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Calendar P.O. Box 5256 Springfield, IL 62705 Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes, so we suggest calling before attending the event.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Greater Downstate Indoor Bluegrass Festival Nov 06-08, Showcase of bluegrass bands, talent show, workshops, guitar show and more. For info, call 529-7777. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
VETERANS DAY
Armed Forces Appreciation Night Nov 06, 7pm, The Springfield Jr. Blues Hockey Team invites all military personnel, active and veteran, to join them during their game against the Motor City Metal Jackets. All active duty, National Guard, Reserve and veterans will receive free admission. Special edition camouflage jerseys will be worn by the Jr. Blues to be auctioned during the evening and delivered to the high bidder at the conclusion of the game. Also, game Sat. 7pm, regular admission. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth.
LLCC Veterans Day Ceremony Nov 11, 12pm, Join the ceremony outside Menard Hall honoring our veterans. For more info, call 786-2241. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Military Appreciation Monday Nov 16, 5-9pm, Golden Corral honors the armed forces with a free thank you meal (beverage included) to people who serve or served in the United States military. No identification required. The Disabled American Veterans Organization will collect contributions for local and state DAV chapters. For info call 585- 6830. Golden Corral, 1038 Le June Dr.
Service of Remembrance Nov 10, 7pm, Following the Presentation of Colors and National Anthem, Associate Pastor Mark E. Gifford introduces Major Steve Foster, Army National Guard Chaplain, who provides the address to honor all Veterans and those serving in the Armed Forces. For more info call 787-3445. Parkway Christian Church, 2700 Lindbergh Blvd.
Stamps 4 Soldiers Project Nov 05-19, Drop-off point for donating unused stamps or money for postage to ship items to troops. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
Veteran Tribute Concert Nov 07, 6pm, Free Veteran tribute concert by the Old Capitol Chorale and the 144th Army National Guard Band. For info, call 785-7960. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plz.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Comics and Cultural Diversity Nov 05, 2-4pm, Dr. Royal proposes that graphic narratives - e.g. comic books, comic strips and graphic novels - highlight many issues surrounding race and ethnicity. Free. For more information, call 206-6245 or e-mail [email protected]. Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza.
Contemporary Fiction Group Nov 11, 12pm, Group discusses popular fiction and nonfiction on the second Wednesday of each month in the Carnegie Room South. For info call 753- 4900 ext 206. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.
Lincolnland Legends Essay Contest Open to Illinois high school juniors and seniors. Scholarship awards. For info visit www.illinoisdollarsforscholars.org. All essays must be received by December 1, 2009 by mail.
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 info, call 558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Sherlock Holmes Society Nov 14, 9am, Pondicherry Lodge, the Sherlock Holmes Society of Springfield and the West Central Illinois area, meets. Public invited. Discussion of The Problem of Thor Bridge. For more info call 546- 8387. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy.
Vachel Lindsay Birthday Open House Nov 07, 10am-4pm,
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