PUBLICATIONS Inside Illinois Vol. 25, No. 22, June 1, 2006

brief notes

Illinois Fire Service Institute
Fire College hosts open house
The UI Fire Service Institute will host an open house June 2 as part of its annual fire college. The open house allows the public to see the State Fire Academy and see fire-fighting demonstrations.

The public is invited to attend this free event, which will be from 7:30 until 10 p.m. Among the demonstrations, firefighters will tackle a staged live liquid propane fire, extricate an accident victim from an automobile and show the explosive nature of an auto airbag. They also will demonstrate how quickly fire spreads and how rapidly a sprinkler system suppresses a fire. Attendees will also be able to tour the institute's training ground.

The Annual Illinois Fire College is the oldest event of its kind in the United States. It is held at the institute's facilities and training grounds and at specialized training locations throughout Champaign-Urbana. More than 1,000 Illinois firefighters and emergency personnel are registered for this year's fire college.

The Illinois Fire Service Institute is the statutory fire academy for the state of Illinois. In addition to training provided at the Champaign campus, the Institute offers online classes and conducts and sponsors training throughout the state at Regional Training Centers and local fire stations.

For more information, go to www.fsi.uiuc.edu or call 333-3800.

Billy Morrow Jackson and Siti Mariah Jackson
Artists' reception will be June 8
Billy Morrow Jackson, professor emeritus of art, and his wife, Siti Mariah Jackson, will be signing copies of their new book, "On This Island: An Artistic View of Martha's Vineyard," at 7 p.m. June 8 at the Verde Gallery, 17 E. Taylor St., Champaign. An exhibition of the couple's paintings will be on view at the gallery through June 17. The book features the artists' view of Martha's Vineyard, an island a few miles off the coast of Cape Cod. "On the Island" includes more than 75 original paintings, focusing not only on the land but also capturing the life and spirit of the people.

Spurlock Museum
Storytelling concerts will be June 17
The Spurlock Museum will present "Tackety Boots and Other Old Tales," a series of storytelling concerts on June 17 by renowned English storyteller Taffy Thomas. At 2 p.m., Thomas will present a free children's program. At 7 p.m., he will perform a concert for audience members 14 and older. The cost for the evening event will be $5. For more information about the Spurlock Museum and other upcoming events, visit www.spurlock.uiuc.edu or call 333-2360.

Campus Recreation
Summer activities available for kids
Campus Recreation has summer activities for kids of all ages with no membership required.

Swimming lessons are available for infants through adults and follow the American Red Cross guidelines. See Web for class descriptions, schedules and fees. Register at Member Services at CRCE through June 10. Forms available online. Call 333-3806 for information.

"Kids Outdoor Adventures" are designed for kids ages 8 to 14. Register at Champaign Park District, 706 Kenwood Road, Champaign, or call 398-2550 for more information. Activities include:

• Kayak Clinic: June 7, July 26 or Aug. 2; 10 a.m.-noon at Kaufmann Lake. Enrollment limit: 14; cost: $30.
• Horseback Riding Clinic: June 14, 21, July 12, 26 or Aug. 9; 9-11 a.m., near Lodge, Ill. Enrollment limit: 14; cost: $30.
• Canoe Clinic: June 14; 10 a.m.-noon, Kaufman Lake. Enrollment limit: 14; cost: $30.
• Kayak Indoor Water Polo: Aug. 3; 9-11 a.m.; Location TBA; Enrollment limit: 20; cost: $5. 

For more information, visit www.campusrec.uiuc.edu.

Haircuts, manicures and more
Campus Rec hosts 'Spa Night'
Campus Recreation will host "Amped 2: Spa Night With Rod Sickler" of the Rod Sickler Salon and Spa, from 6 to 9 p.m. June 15 at CRCE. Sickler will offer haircuts, manicures and other services. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Member Services at CRCE. Participants also can enter to win a spa basket. This event is free for UI students and Campus Rec members and $3 for nonmembers.

Rod Sickler is a hair stylist and stage artist. The Rod Sickler Salon and Spa is located in southwest Champaign off the corner of Windsor and Duncan.

For more information on this event visit www.campusrec.uiuc.edu or call 333-3806.

University Library
Online catalog downtime announced
The UI Library's online catalog will be temporarily disabled for about two weeks in June while the system is upgraded. This will not affect other online library services such as electronic databases, indexes and journals.

Two key dates will mark the beginning of the upgrade:

• Effective June 6, users will be unable to place requests for materials from other I-Share libraries through the online catalog. UI users will still be able to place requests through the online catalog for local materials until June 14. Local and I-Share requesting will be available again once the system is restored.
• Beginning June 14 at 5 p.m., the online catalog will be "static." During this time users will not be able to charge or renew materials through the online catalog (but these services will still be available in person at a library service desk). In addition, no new records will be added to the online catalog or the statewide I-Share Catalog. The circulation status of library materials also may not be up-to-date in the online catalog.

Materials returned to the library after June 14 will not be discharged from users' accounts until the system is reactivated, however, materials also will not come due during the downtime. Materials cannot be recalled until the system is restored, and no overdue or pickup notices will be sent.

The Library estimates that the downtime will last no more than two weeks. Those who need assistance may call 333-8400. For more information go to www.library.uiuc.edu/announce/online_catalog_down.html.

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