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a month meetings at Barnes and Noble. For more info, call David Long at 726-2584. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave.
Springfield Coin Show Mar 21, 9am-4pm, 70 dealer tables. Central Illinois Numismatic Association. Early bird admission $20 (7-9am). 528-7634. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.
Springfield RV and Camping Show Mar 26-28, 1-8pm Fri, 10am- 8pm Sat, 11am-5p, For more info e-mail [email protected]. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza.
Support the APL Mar 24, 6-8pm, Stop by Remy’s for hors d’oeuvres, jazz and to show your support for the APL. $10 donation. Remy’s on Monroe, 225 E. Monroe, 217- 787-2919.
Town Hall on Underage Drinking Mar 25, 6-7:30pm, Community leaders panelist presentation followed by question-answer session. For parents, teachers, officials, youth and community members put on by Springfield Elks Lodge #158. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-720-3446.
Vigil for Peace Mar 20, 27, 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 Coffee Liberally Mar 20, 9am , First and third Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Sangamon County Capitol Day Mar 24, 11:30am-5pm, Doug Whitley, Illinois Chamber of Commerce president/CEO speaks about turning the Illinois economy around. Capitol Room 122 B for panels and speakers on four key topics discussed this legislative session follows lunch. $15. 525-1173 or [email protected]. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St.
HISTORY
From Victorian to the Vote Mar 20-21, 9am-4pm, Local actors portray Mrs. Dana and her fellow suffragettes discussing both sides of securing the right to vote for women and other social causes of the early 1900s. Tours $5, $3 children, $13 family. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence. 782-6776
History Comes Alive Mar 20, 4pm, “John Thomas- Illinois’ First African American Legislator” by Dr. David Joens, Director of the Illinois State Archives. Governor Oglesby Mansion, Decatur, 421 W. William, Decatur, 330-6614.
Native American Presence Mar 27, 2-4pm, Lecture on Native American presence in Buffalo Hart and Lake Fork areas by Dr. Michael Wiant, Dickson Mounds Museum. Buffalo Hart Presbytarian Church, 11902 Cass Road, Buffalo, 523-2801.
Railsplitter Covered Wagon Re-dedication Mar 19, 4:30pm, World’s largest covered wagon recently moved to new home. Ceremony includes presentations and special guests. 732-8687. Best Western Lincoln Inn, 1750 5th Street Lincoln, IL 62656-9111, Lincoln.
Tunnel of Oppression Mar 25-26, 6-9pm Thu, 3-6pm Fri, Tour through series of different scenarios performed by Millikin students, staff and faculty, with exposure to issues such as: racism, homophobia, body image, domestic violence and more. Debriefing room follows with facilitator led discussion about tour. 424-3929. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.
HEALTH
Colorectal Cancer Screenings Mar 30-31, Home screening kits available. Mar 30, 12-1pm, at Lunch with the Doctor, Dove Center. Mar 31 at Kick’s, 7:30- 10am, and Sangamon County Health Department, 11am- 1:30pm, (both drive through). 757-7684. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St.
GROW Mental Health Support Group Mar 23, 30, 6:30pm, Free weekly 12-step for mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. 622-7953. Sugar Creek United Methodist Church, 1022 New City Rd, Chatham.
STD Screening, HIV Testing & Support Group Mar 23-24, Various, Every second and fourth Tue, 4-6pm, Receive STD screening and HIV testing. Every first and third Wed, 1pm, HIV Support Group, open to both men and women who are HIV positive. 9am-3pm Mon-Fri, Free HIV testing. For more info, call 528-5253. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
Multiple Perspectives on Gratitude Mar 22, 7pm, “Gratitude: Common Theme for Liberal Religion and Secular Humanism” presentation and discussion. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Walking in the Newness of Life Mar 21, 4pm, Musical worship service with Heidi Dillon, Sue Hamilton, Kevin Holmes, Donna Jefferson, Marcellus Leonard, LaTrice Nettles and Calvary’s Praise Team. 415-3932. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 2208 Kansas St.
Weaving Golden Threads: An Interfaith Conversation on Compassion Mar 18, 5:30-7pm, Springfield Grassroots InterFaith Team holds a prayer service and discussion. 341-0234. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St.
SPORTS & FITNESS
11th Annual Shamrock Games Mar 20, 9am-6pm, St. Andrew’s Society athletic competition. Coliseum. Free. For more info call 787-2918. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Biking Information Meeting Mar 24, 6:30pm, Springfield Bicycle Club gives info on easy to long distance rides, trails and country roads, mountain biking, Bike to Work Week, Capital City Century and Biking Academy. Auditorium (103). Robert Morris University, 3101 Montvale Dr, 793-9622.
Jr. Blues Games Mar 19-20, 7pm Fri-Sat, The Jr. Blues take on Janesville this weekend. $5-$8. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St. 753-2800.
Old School vs. New School Basketball Game Mar 28, 5:30pm, Basketball game to raise money for on-site tutoring, mentor-ship programs, academic improvement workshops and seminars on health and fitness, 217-585-4000.
Sangamon Table Tennis Club (Ping Pong) Mar 18, 23-25, 30-31, 6-10pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Level of play ranges from beginner to advanced, ages 12-77. Lessons available. 553- 1913. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue
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