THE CALENDAR
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Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day 2009 Nov 07, 1-4pm, Prairie Schooners Homebrew Club demonstration of home brewing. Drop by to see how easy it is to start in the home brewing hobby. For more info call 698- 1116. Friar Tuck Beverage Store, 2930 Constitution Dr.
Turandot Presentation Nov 03, 7pm, In anticipation of Showplace West’s Nov. 7 telecast of the opera “Turandot,” hear a presentation about Giacomo Puccini’s final work by local opera enthusiast Dan Frachey. RSVP dinner reservations, 528-1294. For more info about dinner and presentation, call Dan at 899-9918. Caitie Girls Restaurant & Lounge, 400 E. Jefferson.
Vigil for Peace Oct 31, Nov 07, 12-1pm, Vigil for peace on Saturdays, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544-3997.
POLITICS
College: Getting Less for More? Oct 29, 8-9:30am, Illinois Policy Institute program with complimentary breakfast to discuss university tuition and standards and recently released reports. For more info call 528-8800. Sangamo Club.
Drinking Liberally Oct 29, Nov 05, 12, 6:30pm Thursdays , Informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. For info visit [email protected]. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St.
HISTORY
Campaign 1860 Oct 31, 2-2:45pm, Learn about Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 political election through the use of political cartoons. Presented in Visitor Center Theater 1. For more info call 492- 4150. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.
Jacksonville Underground Railroad Fall Open House Nov 08, 12:30-4:30pm, Bus transportation with tour guides on board available. Advance tickets $15, available in Jacksonville at Festival Foods, All Occasions and the Jacksonville Visitors and Conventions Bureau. Contact For more information, call 243-5678 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.woodlawnfarm.com. Woodlawn Farm, Old Route 36, three miles east of Jacksonville.
Remembering the Cherry Mine Disaster Nov 07, 6-9pm, Authors and special guests include Karen Tintori, Dean and Lorena (Galletti) Cotton, Steve Stout, Ronald Bluemer and Ray Tutaj Jr. For more information, call 558- 8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Society for Creative Anachronism Nov 05, 7:30pm, First and third Thursday, SCA re-enacts the Middle- Ages and Renaissance, learning about the arts and culture of the period 600-1600 AD thru “living history” events. For info call 496-3326. Karida’s School of Orientale Dance, 1432 E Sangamon Ave.
Trading Coveralls for Cannonballs: Illinois in the Civil War Nov 01, 2-2:45pm, Learn about the important role Illinois played in the Civil War. Presented in Visitor Center Theater 1. For more info call 492- 4150. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.
HEALTH
Falun Gong Exercise Oct 31, 10am-1pm Sat, Powerful ancient exercise that improves health, reduces stress and increases energy. Participants engage in slow, gentle body movements while attaining peace of mind through truthfulness, compassion and forbearance. Easy to learn, enjoyable and rewarding spiritually, mentally and physically. Led by Hao Feng. For more info call 417-1727. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.
Health and Nutrition Seminar Nov 07, 10am, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Lyle Johnson speak at this free seminar to present information on fitness. Abundant Faith Christian Center, 2525 Taylor Ave.
AUDITIONS
Greater Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Workplace Skills Video Nov 07, 9am-12pm, Four lead actors and several support actors needed. Main characters are high school seniors. All actors are volunteers and will be named in credits. Upload your resume and photo ahead of time at website, or bring day of audition. For more info call 529-5431 x164. Capital Area Career Center, 2201 Toronto Rd.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
All Souls Service Nov 01, 10:30am, “All Souls” remains a popular designation for Universalist Unitarian congregations; Rev. Martin Woulfe will explain why and members of the congregation will remember those of us who have passed away in the past year. All are welcome. For more info call 585-9550. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.
Inhale 2 Exhale Oct 29, 6:30-9pm, Non-denominational event with worship, Meghan Nicole speaking and The Meghan Nicole Band in concert. For info call 679-0857. iWorship Center, 3200 Shaler Road.
World Community Day Celebration Nov 06, 1:30pm, Church Women United is hosting World Community Day at Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church, 9.5 mi northeast of Springfield. The theme is “Piecing Earth Together”. For more info call 629-8881. Buffalo Hart Presbytarian Church, 11902 Cass Road, Buffalo.
