THE CALENDAR
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Backgammon Tournament Jun 09, 16, 6pm, Every Wed, first-time entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave.
Education Fair for Displaced Workers Jun 16, 12:30-6pm, Variety of schools and career areas represented. Info on resume writing, interviewing and preparing for a new career. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2200.
First Fridays Downtown Jun 04, 5-8pm, Features unique shopping, dining, arts and entertainment. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Flag Lowering and Retreat Ceremony Jun 08, 15, 7-7:30pm, Every Tuesday this summer, free and open to public colorful ceremony performed by men dressed as Civil War era soldiers. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave.
Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour Jun 06, 12-7pm, Car cruise show in historic downtown Springfield.
Illinois Products Farmers Market Jun 03, 10, 4-7pm, Every Thursday, Fresh local food and entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Jacksonville Farmers Market on the Square Jun 09, 16, 3-7pm Wednesdays, Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. 245-6884. Old Viles lot, 100 block of W. Douglas, Jacksonville.
Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 15-16, TBA, Watch the grace and beauty of horses on show. Free. Coliseum Artisans Building. For more info call Judy Kjellander at 793-0670. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Jun 05, 09, 12, 16, 8am- 12:30pm, May 19-Oct 30 every Wed and Sat, Features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations, artisan area and live entertainment on Saturdays. Adams St. 544-1723.
Springfield Area Disability Activists Jun 15, 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.
Taylorville Farmers Market Jun 05, 12, 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.
We Are Family - 2010 Motor Tour Jun 11-13, Route 66 Association tour starts in Eureka, then makes its way through Carlinville, Girard, Springfield and Lincoln Sunday. Hall of Fame Program and Dinner held at Best Western, Carlinville. il66assoc.org. 618-251-4892.
Politics
State Politics and Policy Conference Jun 03-05, 8-10pm Thu, 9am- 5pm Fri-Sat, National conference
