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Also on today's calendar: Triad at Sacred Heart-Griffin and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Junior League's Kenzie Anderson and Leadership 411's Bev Neisler host Free Nonprofit Leadership Training (nprillinois.org) — Springfield nonprofit board leaders can sign up now for a free Board Chair Master Class on October 22 at Innovate Springfield, focused on governance, leadership, and effective partnerships with executive directors. Led by longtime local consultant Bev Neisler and supported by the Junior League of Springfield, the session targets current and incoming board chairs seeking practical tools to strengthen their organizations.
• Springfield Ward 8 Alderwoman Erin Conley won't seek reelection (wandtv.com) — Springfield residents in Ward 8 will see a new name on the ballot next cycle, as Alderwoman Erin Conley says she won't seek a third term, citing personal demands and a full workload. She plans to keep serving through 2027 and urges neighbors to continue reaching out with concerns through the upcoming spring election period.
• Springfield freshman named top 300 junior innovator (capitolcitynow.com) — A Springfield High School freshman has earned national recognition as one of the top 300 junior innovators for a machine learning project that detects pneumonia from chest X-rays. The student's work, started in middle school, now aims to expand into an app and broader disease detection, showcasing cutting-edge science talent growing right here in Springfield.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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