THE CALENDAR
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Horray for Hollywood Trivia Night Feb 06, 7pm, Doors open at 6 p.m. Prizes. Food and drinks served. $10 per player. For reservations call 625-3941. Pawnee Knight of Columbus Hall, Pawnee.
Kick-off Relay For Life of Sangamon County Jan 28, 6-8pm, Learn all about this event and how you can help. Refreshments, opportunity to win prizes. For more info call Natalie 523-4503 or visit www.relayforlifesangamon.com. Kicks, 2744 S. Sixth St.
NAWBO of Springfield Meeting Feb 10, 11:30am-1pm, Russell Coffell, security liaison for National City Bank, speaks on identity theft. $17 members, $20 non-members, $25 walk-ins. For more info or to register call 725- 8500 or e-mail [email protected]. The Lighthouse Restaurant, 3751 S. Sixth St.
Neighborhood Association Meeting Jan 28, 7-8:30pm, Features Carol Kneedler from the MacArthur Boulevand Assoc and Jen Dillman, MacArthur Redevelopment Study Coordinator as speakers. Cookie exchange also. For more info call 787-6823. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue.
Poetry Out Loud Regional Contest Feb 10, 4pm, High school students from the central Illinois area participate in reciting poetry out loud. Attendance at the regional and state contests is free and open to the public. For more info visit www.poetryoutloud.org or call 753-3519 or [email protected]. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Roses and Dreams Fundraiser Feb 06, Silent auction 6 p.m, Live au, Features a cocktail buffet by Jimmy Oh’s, silent auction 6 p.m. flat screen TV raffle and a live auction by radio personality Jeff Hofmann for The Elizabeth Ann Seton Program. For more info call 757-6025. Christ the King Parish Center, 1930 Barberry.
Springfield Chess Club Feb 03, 6:30-9pm, Weekly meetings on Wednesdays. White Oaks Mall food court. Also, twice a month meetings at Barnes and Noble. For more info, call David Long at 726-2584. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave.
Vigil for Peace Jan 30, Feb 06, 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
Ambassador Series Feb 03, 12-1pm, Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency Michael Collins will be guest speaker. Contact the UIS Office of Development for more information at 206-6058 or e-mail [email protected]. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St.
Drinking Liberally Jan 28, Feb 04, 6:30pm Thursdays , Informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. For info visit [email protected]. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St.
HISTORY
If the Truth Be Told: Diversity in the Lincoln Era Feb 06, 9:30am-3pm, Free program about the little known stories of ethnic group diversity, their roles and achievements in Lincoln-ear Springfield. For more info call 787-4868. Abundant Faith Christian Center, 2525 Taylor Ave.
HEALTH
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings daily. Various times. 24 hour answering service (217)525-5795, or toll free 1- 866-525-5795. Various locations.
Arthritis Care Feb 08, 5:30-7pm, Free educational seminar led by a team of eight physicians from SIU on arthritis held in the conference center. To register call 788-3333. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St.
Food Addicts Anonymous Jan 30, Feb 06, 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 Feb 01, 5:30pm, Free weekly 12-step program for anyone
