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Books Into Movies Day Apr 17, 12pm, Duchess. Bring a lunch and the library provides chips, cookies and water. 2pm, Kite Runner. 7pm, Twilight. Dress in character, popcorn and candy. Lincoln Library Carnegie Room, 326 S. Seventh St.

Liberty Brew and View Every third Tues, 6:30-7pm, Viewing of a political movie. Free. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy. Email [email protected] to join the mailing list.

Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Every third Thurs, 7-9pm, The Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission has their meeting. Free, but food purchase requested. Ginger Asian Bistro, 3100 W. White Oaks Dr. For more info, call 816-2117 or go to www.springfieldfilmcommission.com.

SCIENCE

Science Research Symposium Apr 17, 9am-4pm, Features presentations on applied or theoretical research by graduate and undersgraduate students and faculty. Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium. For more info, call 206-7338 or 206-7336.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Spring Art Class Saturdays, “Exploration in Sculpture” for children ages 8- 10 with instructor Natalie Matten. Prairie Art Alliance, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. www.prairieart.org

Youth Day at the Library Apr 16, 10am, Storytime. 2- 3pm, Fancy Nancy Party for ages 4-8. Call 753-4900, ext 212 to register. 7pm, Lincoln Magnet School Jazz Band Concert. Lincoln Library, 326 S, Seventh St. lincolnlibrary.info

HEALTH

Alcoholics Anonymous Every Sun, 3pm, Adult children of alcoholics/dysfunctional families recovery group. 24-hour answering service, 525-9423. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St. For info go to www.adultchildren.org.

AMA 5K Run Apr 18, 8:30pm, Washington Park. Advanced registration requested. Forms available from Springfield Running Club. Washington Park, Tony Jeanmenne , 309-360-2554 .

Good Health Begins With You Apr 16, 11:30am-2pm, Free buffet lunch to celebrate Minority Health Month. Speakers are Amanda Willis, HIV Survivor, and Dr. Dennis Garret, Health Care Advocate & Educator. Free, but must preregister to attend. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 2208 E. Kansas, Beverly Harvey, 557-0047. www.springfieldfederation.org

GROW Every Thur, 3pm, 12-step mental health group for coping with life’s problems. Peoples Church, 1109 E. Ash St. Free coffee and snacks. Rides available, call 523-5433.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Every Mon, 7-9pm, GROW is a weekly 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Free, anonymous, confidential, open to all. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. West. For more info, call 622-7953 or go to www.growinamerica.org.

Parkinson’s Disease Educational Forum Apr 18, 9 am, Free & open to the public. Reservations requested. Wedeberg Conference Center, Memorial Medical Center, Leslie Randolph, 545-7181.

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