Community Corner

Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 13

Children's events and more...

  1. Learn how to tell your story. Springfield's Public Library's regular classes on memoir writing meets .
  2. Children's author Artie Bennett reads his hilarious The Butt Book at the library on .
  3. The AAA branch in Springfield is collecting toiletries, snacks, playing cards and other items to ship to soldiers serving overseas. .
  4. Also at AAA this month; an opportunity to make sure your kids are properly strapped in. AAA offers free . 
  5. Are there bears in your neighborhood? Read tips for dealing with them .


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