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Events - Studio Workshop | Sewing 101
This month, we will be learning how to use the Bernina sewing machines available in the Studio.
Registration opens on August 1 at 9 am. Registration is required.
Events - Hug Me Tight: A Robot Story (2024)
AsiaLENS presents a free screening of the film Hug Me Tight: A Robot Story,
which we featured at the 2025 AAS Film Expo.
After the film, filmmakers Heesun Shin and Chihyung Jeon
will virtually join us for an audience Q&A.
About the film: ...>Events - Easter Egg Hunt
Come help the Easter bunny hunt for eggs!
Events - The Little Star - Sensory-Friendly
The Staerkel Planetarium offers sensory-friendly shows, which feature "lights up, sound down" and have a relaxed atmosphere where patrons can come, go, and move around as needed.
Our sensory-friendly shows are great for guests with autism spectrum disorder, sensory sensitivities, ....
Events - Winter Solstice Celebration
Enjoy a festive evening of community warmth during this twilight
event celebrating the shortest day of the year and the return of light.We will have a roaring fire outsid.../div>Events - Fungi Festival
It’s time for some mycology! Join us for the 2025 Fungi Fest at Anita Purves Nature Center and Lincoln Square Mall. More details to come!
October 11 @ Anita Purves Nature Center – 12:30-6pm
- Mushroom Walks through Busey Woods
- Research Talks
Events - East Central Illinois FrogWatch Volunteer Training
Become certified to participate in an exciting community science program that monitors wetlands for frogs and toads. All you need is an interest in learning to identify frog and toad calls and the ability to visit a local wetland one evening per month on your schedule.
Ages 16+...;Events - The Little Star - Sensory-Friendly
Events - Paxton’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Take part in this community tradition as our town
Christmas tree has the lights turned on for the season.Events - Coaster Fabric Scraps Workshop