Located at 413 East Adams St., the Elf Shelf Books & Music houses hundreds of new and used book, records, movies and more. The prices are low so you can stock up on books and movies for the lazy days. It's well organized and set up for convenient browsing.
The location is walking distance from a number of downtown business. If you can't make it there during the week, they are open until 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Kid Friendly
Small/Medium Group Friendly
Monday, January 10, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
#63 Volunteer with Catholic Charities
Located at 1625 W. Washington St.
If you want to give back to your community, what better way than giving your time to Catholic Charities. They offer services such as The St. John's Breadline, St. Clare's Health Clinic or Holy Food Pantry.
This is useful for those that have groups that need community service hours or get a different perspective on Springfield and its residence.
Want to learn more? http://cc.dio.org/area_offices/springfield/volunteer.htm
If you want to give back to your community, what better way than giving your time to Catholic Charities. They offer services such as The St. John's Breadline, St. Clare's Health Clinic or Holy Food Pantry.
This is useful for those that have groups that need community service hours or get a different perspective on Springfield and its residence.
Want to learn more? http://cc.dio.org/area_offices/springfield/volunteer.htm
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Updates and what not.
Hey readers!
Well, have had some adventures with this blog already. This includes a hiatus because of tech problems, performances and of course going out and doing a good portion of the things I list. But don't worry, I have plenty to put on this site, I just have to find the time to do it.
Also, I'm going to go back and add click-able links to some of the pages so you don't have to cut and paste into the browser! Plus, more tips and adding "Date Worthy" to some of the pages. I know, you're welcome.
But keep reading and keep sending me ideas! I'm pretty sure this might go past 365.
Well, have had some adventures with this blog already. This includes a hiatus because of tech problems, performances and of course going out and doing a good portion of the things I list. But don't worry, I have plenty to put on this site, I just have to find the time to do it.
Also, I'm going to go back and add click-able links to some of the pages so you don't have to cut and paste into the browser! Plus, more tips and adding "Date Worthy" to some of the pages. I know, you're welcome.
But keep reading and keep sending me ideas! I'm pretty sure this might go past 365.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
#62 Bike Trails
What better work out (other than running) is there than biking? Springfield has a good amount of trails that will keep you moving and some are even away from traffic and more convenient for the bikers.
Want to learn more? http://www.visit-springfieldillinois.com/hpartners/hpartnerdetail.asp?id=552
Want to learn more? http://www.visit-springfieldillinois.com/hpartners/hpartnerdetail.asp?id=552
Friday, November 12, 2010
#61 Go to a winery
Scattered all over Illinois are wineries that offer tours, samples and much more. Most are a very short drive from Springfield and make for a perfect day trip.
The Central Region offers the closet vineyards and wineries to Springfield.
Do anything from wine tasting, tour properties, attend concerts, have dinner, throw a party or sit in on a Murder Mystery Dinner.
Small/Medium Group Friendly
Alcohol Friendly
Music Venues
Want to learn more? www.illinoiswine.com/
The Central Region offers the closet vineyards and wineries to Springfield.
Do anything from wine tasting, tour properties, attend concerts, have dinner, throw a party or sit in on a Murder Mystery Dinner.
Small/Medium Group Friendly
Alcohol Friendly
Music Venues
Want to learn more? www.illinoiswine.com/
Thursday, November 11, 2010
#60 Visit the Apple Barn
GET OUT OF TOWN!!!! (Sort of)
Located at 2290 E. Walnut in Chatham, IL this orchard offers freshly picked produces and goodies made with them.
They offer tours and apple picking when the season calls for it. There are food stuffs and activities during the summer, winter and fall.
The orchard is open from 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. from April until Christmas
Go for the apple butter and try and apple slushie!
Want to learn more? http://www.applebarn.net/
Located at 2290 E. Walnut in Chatham, IL this orchard offers freshly picked produces and goodies made with them.
They offer tours and apple picking when the season calls for it. There are food stuffs and activities during the summer, winter and fall.
The orchard is open from 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. from April until Christmas
Go for the apple butter and try and apple slushie!
Want to learn more? http://www.applebarn.net/
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
#59 Springfield Runners Club
Established in 1977 this is one of the oldest running clubs in the area. The club offers training and sponsors events for runners in and around the Springfield area.
Races include the Abe's Amble, Frostbite Festival and Lincoln Memorial Half Marathon.
Membership is only $15 for a year and gets you access to the newsletter, races, discounts, socials and more.
CHALLENGE: Join for a year and train for a race!
Want to learn more? http://srrc.net/
Races include the Abe's Amble, Frostbite Festival and Lincoln Memorial Half Marathon.
Membership is only $15 for a year and gets you access to the newsletter, races, discounts, socials and more.
CHALLENGE: Join for a year and train for a race!
Want to learn more? http://srrc.net/
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