THE CALENDAR
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St. Joseph Trivia Night Jan 16, 7pm, Concessions, beer, wine, soft drinks. Call 523-6597 or e-mail [email protected] for RSVP. St. Joseph Parish, 1345 N. Sixth St.
Trivia Night Jan 22, 6pm, Springfield Ski Club sponsors this event with proceeds to American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Awareness Education. For more info call 496-6221. Knights of Columbus Council No. 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Rd.
Vigil for Peace Jan 16, 12-1pm, Vigil for peace on Saturdays, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.
POLITICS
Drinking Liberally Jan 14, 21, 6:30pm Thursdays, Informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. For info visit [email protected]. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St.
The World Affairs Council of Central Illinois Jan 21, 7:30pm, Kim Hill, Association Director of Research within the Center for Automotive Research and Director of the Sustainable Transportation and Communities Group speaks on the topic, “The Future of the American Automobile Industry and Globalization. Reception 5:30pm, dinner at 6:15pm - reservations must be received and prepaid by Jan 14. Free and open to public. For info call 529- 9330 or 747-9306. University of Illinois at Springfield.
HISTORY
One Man Mining Jan 16, 11am, Robert Fox presents ‘One Man Mining.’ Appropriate for students, 4th grade and up, but adults will also enjoy this learning experience. Drawing on his training, education, and work experience, Mr. Fox will arrive dressed as a Mining Superintendent from 1909, complete with some of the mining and safety equipment. Volunteers from the audience will be asked to ‘apply’ for positions as a mule driver, slate picker, and a miner. For more info call 558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
HEALTH
Alcoholics Anonymous Jan 14-28, Meetings daily. Various times. 24 hour answering service (217)525-5795, or toll free 1-866-525-5795. Various locations.
Food Addicts Anonymous Jan 16, 9-10am, Saturdays, Tools of recovery, food plan and program. $1 donation accepted. For more info, call 245-7974. First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, 870 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
GROW in IL Mental Health Support Group Jan 18, 5:30pm, Free weekly 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential, open to all. First United Pentecostal Church, 600 W. Mason, 217- 622-7953.
HIV/Aids Testing Jan 14, 21, 10am-12pm, Testing on Thursdays. For more info call 557-0045 or 557-0047. Springfield Community Federation, 501 S. 13th Street.
Mini Medical School Jan 27, 7-8:30pm, Wednesday evenings Jan 27-Feb 24, learn about medical topics in an enjoyable and easy-to-understand format. SIU faculty physician presentations on: breast cancer, infertility treatments, childhood obesity, influenza, chronic diseases, new treat-
