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Sangamon Area Hepatitis Support Group Third Mon, 6-8pm, For individuals who have been diagnosed with Hepatitis C, liver disease, or are the life partner or caregiver of someone who is living with the disease. For info, call 789-2182. Sangamon County Department of Public Health, 1415 E. Jefferson.
STD Screening, HIV Testing & Support Group Every second and fourth Tue, 4- 6pm, Receive STD screening and HIV testing. Mon-Fri, 9am- 3pm, Free HIV testing. Every first and third Wed, 1pm, HIV Support Group, open to both men and women who are HIV positive. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave. For more info, call 528-5253.
YMCA Community Health Festival Apr 24, 5:30-8:30pm, DJ, karaoke, bike raffle, carnival games, scavenger hunt, healthy living activities, fun family contests, give-a-ways. Concessions available for small fee. Springfield YMCA, 701 S. Forth St.
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April in Paris Apr 19, 5-9pm, Dinner, entertainment, live and silent auction, wine raffle. Illinios Symphony Orchestra fundraiser party. $100. Crown Plaza. For info, call 546-0495 or 546- 5563.
Ending Violence Against Women Apr 17, 7:30, Valentine Moghadam, Iranian born and raised Professor of Sociology and Director of Women’s Studies at Purdue, speaks on a global perspective. UIS Brookens Auditorium.
AAUW School Finance Forum Apr 18, 7pm, “Illinois’ Financial Condition and Its Impact on School Funding and School Finance Reform.” Mr. Ralph Martire and Paula Purdue. Illinois Education Association Professional Development Center, 3440 Liberty Drive, east of Target. www.aauwil.org/springfield
Amateur Photo Contest Apr 17, 3pm, Deadline to submit entries for annual Washington Park Botanical Garden contest. For more info, call 753-6228.
Call for Bands Apr 17, Deadline for Soberfest Battle of Bands May 2, 1pm. Cash prizes. Eligible bands include at least one LLCC student or alumni. LLCC Menard hall. Week of events open to public. For more info, call 786- 2241 or visit www.llcc.edu/studentlife.
Civil War Purses Apr 19, 2-4pm, Springfield Fiber Arts Guild program is knitted Civil War purses by Deborah Hyland. Chatham Fire Department, Route 4. www.springfieldflock.org
Crimestoppers Community Unity Apr 24, 5-8pm, Live music by Whirl Peas, unlimited food and beverages, raffles, silent auction. $20, $15 in advance at County Market. Northfield Inn, 3280 Northfield Dr. For more info, call 788-8324.
Dave Rudolf’s Beach Party Apr 24, 6:30pm, LLCC Student Life Office and the Capital Area Association for the Education of Young Children free event for families. Limbo, conga line and activities with jump ropes, hula hoops and bubble machines, Dave’s original music and “Fun
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