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Stary Night Sep 12, Dinner and auction with “Dancing with the Stars” dance program and talent show performed by individuals with developmental disabilities. Debbie Ross band performs. For more info, call Barbara at 793-2100, ext 184. Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Taste of the Festival Sep 16, 7pm, Route 66 Film Festival free preview party. For more info, call 753-2226. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Parkway.
Wind Power Open House Sep 12, 1-4pm, See a small home wind turbine in action as a family creates energy out of thin air. Talk to experts about installation and zoning, enjoy refreshments and crafts for kids. 13500 Maxwell Hall Road, Loami. For info call Linda Norbut Suits at 435-5041 or visit www.loami-windmill.com.
POLITICS
Crisis in Diplomacy Sep 14, 7:30-9:30pm, Retired Amb Pearson speaks. Free. Brookens Auditorium, UIS Campus. For more info, contact Kimberly Craig at 206-6245
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].
HISTORY
Bicentennial Events Sep 12-13, 2pm, “The Black Widow,” Mary’s life after her husband’s assassination on Saturday. “From the Vault” on Sunday, rarely-seen artifacts from Home collection. Lincoln Home Visitor Center’s Theater 1, 426 S. Seventh St. For more info call 492-4150 or visit www.nps.gov/LIHO.
Historic Bicycle Ride Sept 12, 1-3pm, Free 10-mile tour by bicycle of Lincoln-related and other Springfield historic sites sponsored by Springfield Bicycle Club. Departs from Capital Complex Visitors Center, 425 S. College St. For info visit www.spfldcycling.org.
Lincoln and the Constitution Sep 17, 12-2pm, In celebration of Constitution Day 2009, there will be a panel discussing Lincoln and the Constitution. Free. Brookens Auditorium, UIS Campus. For more info, contact Kimberly Craig at 206-6245.
Sangamon County Historical Society Program Sep 15, 7pm, George Godfrey speaks about the Potawatomi Trail of Death. Elijah Iles House, 6285 S. Seventh St. For more info, contact Nancy Chapin at 522-2500 or visit www.sancohis.org.
HEALTH
Healthy Pets, Healthy People Sept 12, 1-4pm, Free and open to public and their dogs. Tips on diet and exercise for dogs, dog costume contest, dog training tips. Free blood pressure, cholesterol checks, wellness tips for people. Washington Park. For more info, contact Brenda or John at 529-4211.
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
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