ther’s teachings and life’s work. UIS Brookens Auditorium.
Changing the Face of Medicine Exhibit Mar 31, Apr 01-02, 05-07, 8am- 4:30pm Mon-Fri, Traveling exhibition of panels and two interactive kiosks on the history of women physicians. 217-545- 2113. SIU School of Medicine Library, 801 N. Rutledge.
Expressions for Babies Apr 02, 8pm, The Network Group partners with Central Illinois Division of March of Dimes to present special guest poets, comedians, musicians and visual art artist. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
Food Drive for Logan County Mar 28, 12pm. Bring canned soup, vegetable or fruit for food pantry and enjoy food/drink specials during NASCAR races and college basketball. www.elkhartil.us. Hudson’s Talk of the Town, 115 Gov Oglesby St, Elkhart, 947-2770.
Springfield Chess Club Mar 31, Apr 07, 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.
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.
United Way Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast Apr 01, 8-9:30am, Incoming board chair Dr. Charlotte J. Warren, LLCC president and incoming campaign chair Stephen Cour, Security Bank president and CEO. $20. Reservations 726-7000 or [email protected]. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Workforce and Economic Development Forum Mar 25, 2-4pm, Community leaders and public invited. Trutter Center. Registration required. 786-2407 or [email protected]. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
HISTORY
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, IL Route 54 at Buffalo Hart Rd (10 miles NE of Springfield). 523-2801.
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
Coal Miner’s Clinic Apr 02, 8am-3:30pm, Open to central Illinoians who worked in coal mining professions or other occupational exposures to dust, fumes and chemicals. First Friday of month. Reservations (866) 252-9732. Capitol Community Health Center, 2239 E. Cook St
Colorectal Cancer Screenings Home screening kits available. Mar 30, 12-1pm Tue, at Lunch with the Doctor, Dove Center. Mar 31, 7:30-10am, at Kick’s and 11am-1:30, Sangamon County Health Department (both drive through). 757-7684.
GROW Mental Health Support Group Mar 30, Apr 06, 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.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Mar 25, 29, Apr 01, 05, Inquire about times, For those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Twelve-step meetings. Serious inquiries only. Provide first name only, and where to reach you to [email protected].
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.
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