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inside and outside, Free admission. Eagles Club, Springfield, 2700 E Ash St, 544-9849.
Fat Ass 5K and Street Party May 08, 10am-3pm, 1/10 of mile if you take the signature fat ass detour with food stops. Street party includes, pig roast, drinks and entertainment. Proceeds to charity. Seventh Street between Adams and Washington.
First Friday Downtown May 7, 5-8pm, Features unique shopping, dining, arts and entertainment. Scott Simpson plays at PAA Gallery II. 544- 1723.
Governor’s Prayer Breakfast May 12, 7:30am, Paul Rusesabagina whose story is portrayed in the film Hotel Rwanda is the featured speaker. $20. 782-7436. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
NAWBO Meeting May 12, 11:30am-1pm, Lisa Pierce moderates a panel of local elected officials. $20-$25. Register by May 7. 725-8500. The Lighthouse Restaurant, 3751 S. Sixth St, 585-6960.
Springfield Area Disability Activists May 18, 5:30-6:45pm, Meet every third Tuesday of month. IL Network of Centers for Independent Living, Fifth and Washington St, Cilla 341-4459 or Mike 971-4802.
Upper Story Tour May 06, 5-8pm, Self-guided tour of business, residential and historic sites. $10, $15 at door. Reception follows. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Vigil for Peace May 08, 15, 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.
History
Evenings To Remember May 10, 7-9pm, Edward M. Burke, Chicago’s 14th ward alderman representing southwest side, interviewed by Jak Tichenor on stage about his political career and book. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217- 558-8934.
Health
Coal Miner’s Clinic May 07, 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.
STD Screening, HIV Testing, Support Group May 11-12, 18-19, 4-6pm, Second & fourth Tue receive STD screening/HIV testing. First & third Wed, 1pm, HIV Support Group for men and women HIV positive. Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm, free HIV testing. 528-5253. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave.
Sports & Fitness
Dog Walk for Fun May 15, 1-3pm, Capitol Canine Training Club celebrates 45 years. Walk the trail and play games for prizes. $5, includes goodie bags and bandannas while supplies last. Stuart Park, Winch Lane (north of Jefferson), 544-3697.
Sangamon Table Tennis Club (Ping Pong) May 06, 11-13, 18-19, 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.
Springfield Celts Rugby May 15, 1pm, Springfield Celts take on Rockford Ravens. www.celtsrugby.com. Kennedy Park, 3101 J David Jones Parkway.
More events, more details at illinoistimes.com.
