Community Calendar

The Springfield Conservation Nature Center will celebrate the annual return of bald eagles to Lake Springfield on January 17.

The event will include live birds of prey from Dickerson Park Zoo with programs held at the Nature Center at 10 am, 11 am, and noon. Opportunities to view bald eagles in the wild, with the assistance of volunteers and spotting scopes, will be available at the Lake Springfield Boathouse from 9 am to 4 pm.

All ages. No registration is required.

The Springfield Conservation Nature Center will host a candlelit woods walk January 23 along the Boardwalk Trail, which will be softly lit by luminaries. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather.

All ages. No registration is required.

Plotline will offer two happening back to back on Tuesday evenings beginning February 3.

Intro to Filmmaking (Ages 9-13) 5:00 - 6:30 pm
This hands-on collaborative class is geared at new and developing film and media makers. Explore what is a story and why it’s important in film. Students will learn camera operation, video editing and work together to produce short form films with an emphasis on experimentation and fun. 13-year-olds are allowed in this class or the teen class depending on whichever is a better fit for their maturity level.

Film Production (Ages 13-18) 6:40 - 8:10 pm
This hands on collaborative filmmaking class is for new and returning students looking to explore a deeper level of cinematic storytelling. From examples of the masters to original story pitches, students will take the journey from creative idea to writing and then producing one longer form film during the semester. Students will gain experience in acting, screenwriting, directing, sound recording, video editing and movie poster design. 13-year-olds are allowed in this or the younger class depending on whichever is a better fit for their maturity level.

Registration is required.

Kids will be immersed in this classic ballet story during this afternoon of fun and dance that includes learning roles from the ballet, crafts, games, a synopsis of the story and a surprise guest performance.

No prior dance experience required.