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tunate. Must show proof of need and ID to receive baskets. Freedom in Holiness Mission, 1430 Loveland Ave, 217-522- 2526.
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.
Lincoln Land Depression Era Glass Show and Sale Apr 10-11, 8am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Americanmade glass and pottery including elegant and machine-made glass from the late 1920s through 1970s. $3 adults, children under 12 free. Illinois Building Main Floor. For more info call Linda Bogan at 744- 9828. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Meet the Lenders Apr 07, 2-5pm, Free event for future and small businesses to speak one-on-one with local commercial lenders and learn of federal, state and local loan programs. Plaza Room G. Limited seating, RSVP 544-7232. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Spring Lawn and Garden Sale Apr 10-11, 8am-5pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun, Learn all that’s new for spring. Exposition Building. Free. 528-3033. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Photojournalism Lecture Apr 11, 3pm, Photojournalism lecture by April’s artist Steve and Tiffany Warmowski. Email [email protected] for registration info. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.
Research Symposium for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Apr 09, 10am-6pm, Features student and faculty oral presentations, poster exhibits and Keynote Presenter Dr. Michael Burlingame, holder of Naomi B. Lynn Distinguished Chair in Lincoln Studies. Free, open to public. Brookens Auditorium and PAC rooms C and D. 206-7439. UIS Brookens Auditorium.
Springfield Chess Club Apr 07, 14, 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 Model Railroad Club Train Show Apr 11, 10am-4pm, $4, children under 10 free. Orr Building. For more info call Tracy Bailey at 801-7479. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
The Paradox of Affluence Apr 14, 3pm, Time magazine’s ‘One of 100 Most Influential Americans of 20th Century’ Mr. Nader speaks on ‘Subordinating Corporate Commercialism to the Sovereignty of the People.’ Nader helped create the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Chris McDonald, LLCC professor of political science, leads discussion. www.llcc.edu. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2200.
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.
Vigil for Peace Apr 03, 10, 12-1pm, Vigil for peace on Saturdays, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544-3997.
POLITICS
Ambassador Series Luncheon Apr 13, 11:30am-1pm, Ambassador to Luxembourg, His Excellency Jean-Paul Senninger is guest speaker at Sangamon Auditorium lobby. 206-6058, [email protected]. University of Illinois at Springfield.
Drinking Coffee Liberally Apr 03, 9am , First and third Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast
