Plaza, 1 Courthouse Square, Hillsboro, 217-816-6802.
Summer Jamboree May 22, 11am-4pm, Free activities for entire family all day long, plus prizes from Springfield Park District. 753-2800. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
Water Gardening Society Meeting May 27, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Building a Pond, presented by Books Garden Center of Petersburg. Washington Park, 726-8216.
Environment
Sangamon Valley Sierra Club May 25, 6:30pm, Polly Poskin, Harvard Park Neighborhood Ass. president and Springfield Waste and Recycling Commission member speaks on “Sustainable Neighborhoods: How Improving Older Neighborhoods Can Lead to Greener Future for Springfield.” Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 698-0840.
Bulletin Board
APL Pet Adoptions May 22, 11am-3pm, Cats for adoption, and until 4 p.m. at PetSmart. Dogs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gizzy Lu. 544-7387. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave.
Backgammon Tournament May 26, Jun 02, 6pm, Every Wed, first-time entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave.
Catholic War Veterans Meeting May 24, 7pm, Northenders VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd. 629-8260.
Farmers Market May 22, 29, 9am-1pm, Jun 26 dog show/demonstrations; Jul 17 health screenings; Jul 24 Dixieland music and food; Aug 28 lunch, country music, ag displays/booths. Sponsored by Taylorville Main Street. Taylorville square, Taylorville.
Haunted Jacksonville Tour May 22, 7pm, Three-hour walking tour of ‘one of the most haunted towns in Illinois.’ $20. www.illinoishauntings.com. 1-888-446- 7859. Illinois Theatre, 200 E. Court St, Jacksonville.
Illinois Products Farmers Market May 20, 27, 4-7pm, Every Thursday, Fresh local food and entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Illinois’ Got Talent May 29, 7pm, Best and brightest talent in the state competes for a prize package. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.
Jacksonville Farmers Market on the Square May 26, Jun 02, 3-7pm Wednesdays, Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. 245- 6884. Old Viles lot, 100 block of W. Douglas, Jacksonville.
Miss Illinois Teen & Pre-Teen Pageant May 30, 2pm, Scholarship and opportunity to compete at Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant in Orlando. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Old Capitol Farmers Market May 22, 26, 29, Jun 02, 8am- 12:30pm, Through Oct 30 every Wed and Sat, Features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations, artisan area, live entertainment. Adams St. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Prevent Littering May 20-22, 24-29, Special on spaying and neutering cats in May. $35. Appointment necessary. 789-7729. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd.
Quilt Show Jun 01-02, 10am-5pm Tue-Sat, 1-5pm Sun, Tour the Victorian C. H. Moore Homestead Mansion and see quilts spotlighting Abraham Lincoln displayed throughout. $3. DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton.
Relay for Life Team Captain Meeting & Bank Night May 27, 6pm, Open to everyone wanting to get more info or to form a team for Sangamon County Relay for Life June 19 at Illinois State Fairgrounds. Real Life Church, 2450 Taylor Ave.
Vigil for Peace May 22, 29, 12-1pm, Vigil for peace on Saturdays, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544-3997.
Politics
Drinking Liberally May 20, 27, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. For info visit [email protected]. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St.
History
Mentioning Unmentionables May 22, 2-4pm, Formal tea and historical program about corsets, hoops, bustles from textile expert. Reservations by May 20, $15. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, (217) 524-0901.
School of the Soldier May 22-23, 8am-6pm, Historic encampment showing 1860-era military drills and inspections, period cooking, sewing, children care and more. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.
The Story Of Harness Racing By Currier & Ives May 20-21, 24-28, 31, Jun 01- 02, 9am-5pm, The pristine collection of 35 framed original Currier & Ives lithographs includes studies of great trotting horses, mid-19th century scenes and comedic adventures that convey a picturesque part of Americana prior to the advent and development of photography. The exhibit is on loan from The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 558-8934.
Health
Food Addicts Anonymous May 22, 29, 9-10am, Saturdays, Tools of recovery, food plan and program. $1. 245-7974. First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, 870 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
GROW Mental Health Support Group May 20, 27, 7:15-9:15pm, Free 12-step for those with mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. 622-7953. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.
GROW Mental Health Support Group May 25, Jun 01, 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.
GROW in IL Mental Health Support Group May 25, Jun 01, 5:45pm, 12step meetings on Tuesdays for anyone with mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. First United Pentecostal Church, 600 W. Mason, 622-7953.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group May 20, 27, 4-6pm, Free weekly 12-step for those with mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. 622-7953. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St.
HIV Anonymous Jun 01, 6:30pm Tue, 2:30pm Sat, Free 12-step support group for people living with HIV and AIDS. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave.
Power Lunch Against Cancer May 21, 12pm, Recognizing women’s role in health care. Features author and syndicated advice columnist Amy Dickinson. $45. 545-2955. President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams.
Road to Recovery 5K Run/3K Walk May 22, 8-10am, Sign up day of event at 7:30 a.m. or in advance at mhcci.org. Sponsored by National Alliance on Mental Illness Springfield and Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois. Washington Park.
STD Screening, HIV Testing, Support Group May 25-26, Jun 01-02, 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.
Sex Addicts Anonymous For those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Serious inquiries only. Provide first name only, and where to reach you to [email protected]. Various locations.
St. John’s Hospital Support Groups May 20-31, Jun 01-02, Free: New mothers support group, grief support group, blood pressure screenings, sibling class, survivors of suicide, baby care basics and more. Call 544-5483 or 544-6464, ext 44308. St. John’s Hospital, 800 E. Carpenter St.
Faith & Philosophy
John Schlitt May 22, 7pm, Internationallyknown recording artist and lead singer of Petra, John Schlitt. 636-8463. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens.
Moral Courage May 24, 7pm , Presentation and discussion on Rushworth Kidder book about people who endure danger for the sake of principle. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
The Ins & Outs of Spirituality May 30, 10:30am, In this service, Rev. Martin Woulfe talks about where spirituality occurs - the differences between the sense of sacred, which one may discover indoors vs. outdoors. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Sports & Fitness
IMDA Springfield Mile Motorcycle Race May 30, 1pm, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue, 782-8886.
Sangamon Table Tennis Club (Ping Pong) May 20, 25-27, Jun 01-02, 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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