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basketball game Oct 3. UIS campus. For more info, contact Cynthia at 206-6665.

Vigil for Peace Every Sat 12-1pm, Vigil for Peace, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544-3997.

Woodcarvers Show Sep 5-6, 10am-4-m, Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers presents an exhibition of carvers from across the country. Carvings, woodburnings, wood, tools and books for sale. How-to seminars. Door prizes. Illinois State Fairgrounds, Illinois Building. $2. For info, call 546-8792 or email [email protected]. svwoodcarvers.org.

POLITICS

Drinking Coffee Liberally First and Third Sat, 9am, Enjoy coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. Free. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For more info, e- mail [email protected].

Drinking Liberally Every Thurs, 6:30pm, Share some drinks and discussion with fellow progressives. Free. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington. For more info, e-mail [email protected].

HISTORY

Courtship, Marriage and Mourning in Victorian America Sep 6, 1pm, Learn about the rituals and etiquette binding Victorian-era women like Mary Lincoln. Lincoln’s Home Visitor Center’s Theater 1. For more info, contact Lincoln’s Home at 492-4150.

1840s Craft Fair Aug 30, 10am-4pm, Traditional crafts demonstrated by Midwest craftspeople, herbalist, 1840s buckskinner and live honey bee display. Impersonators Gary and Carol Simpkins portray Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln. Live period music by the Prairie Aires, Chris Vallillo, Steve Staley & Mark Mathewson, Dale Evans and Postville Express. Tours available. Postville Courthouse Historic Site, 914 Fifth St. For more info, contact Shirley Bartelmay at 737-0979.

His Name is Mudd Sep 5, 2pm, Learn about the