grab some food. Goodwill, 2001 Wabash Ave, 217-789-7496.
Recycle Paper to Paper Jun 12, 10am-12pm, Ultimate recycling event of making paper from paper. Ages 12 or older. Registration required. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
Court Madonna Meeting Jun 17, 6:30pm, Catholic women of the area invited to installation of newly elected officers and business meeting. Regent Mary Frances Lavin, 1623 N. Eighth St. 522-6339.
Illinois State FFA Convention Workshop Jun 10, 9-10am, Learn about the Farm Safety 4 Just Kids organization at the Illinois State FFA Convention. Demonstrations and workshops. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 217-753-3328.
NAWBO Meeting Jun 16, 5:30-7:30pm, Installation of officers and recognition of corporate sponsors featured. $22-$30. Register by June 11. 725-8500. Hilton Garden Inn, 3100 S. Dirksen Parkway.
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.
BULLETIN BOARD
2010 Pride Picnic Jun 19, 5-9pm, Annual Springfield GLBT picnic sponsored by CORAL. Meat and beverages provided. You may bring a side dish. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
APL Pet Adoptions Jun 12, 11am-3pm, Cats for adoption. Also, dogs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gizzy Lu in White Oaks Mall and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Coldwell Bank Devonshire Realty, 3201 Old Jacksonville Road. 544-7387. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave.
Association of Information Technology Professionals Jun 22, 5:30-8:30pm, Garrett Rhodes, Topic: Estate Planning. Lakepointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 628-3697.
Backgammon Tournament Jun 16, 23, 6pm, Every Wed, first-time entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave.
Brother James Court Chili Cook Off Jun 20, 11am-5pm, Contestants vie for prizes in best salsa and chili at regional cook off for International Chili Society. Tastings, silent auction, raffle, DJ, commemorative book sales. Kicks, 2744 S. Sixth St, 747-5905.
Community Outreach Program Jun 19, 10-11:30am, Third Saturday of each month, CoPCC assists families in need of personal care items such as: paper towels, toilet paper, bath soap, deodorant and toothpaste. Those in need invited. Must be 18 or older, show valid ID, and show proof of how many in household. Cathedral of Praise Christian Center, 2039 E. Capitol Ave, 528-9800.
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.
Feline Adoption Jun 19, 11am-2pm, Cat and Kitten adoption. Ace Hardware, 214 N. Walnut St, 217-679-1593.
Flag Lowering and Retreat Ceremony Jun 15, 22, 6:30-7:30pm, Every Tuesday this summer, free and open to public colorful ceremony performed by men dressed as Civil War era soldiers. A cappella group, Lincoln Troubadours, sing before ceremony at 7 p.m. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave.
Governor’s Mansion Concert Series Jun 16, 5:30-8:30pm, Governor’s Mansion tour and musical concert series with Troubadors Troupe at 6:30 p.m. and Chris Vallillo at 7 p.m. Donations accepted. 782-2525. Illinois Executive Mansion, 410 E. Jackson .
Illinois Products Farmers Market Jun 10, 17, 4-7pm, Every Thursday, Fresh local food and entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Illiopolis Downtown Jun 12, 9am-3pm, Small town Americana, visit Illiopolis craft sale, flea market and sidewalk sales. Maps available at all Illiopolis locations. 428-1560. Illiopolis Downtown, Fifth St and Mary, Illiopolis.
Jacksonville Farmers Market on the Square Jun 16, 23, 3-7pm Wednesdays, Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. 245-6884. Old Viles lot, 100 block of W. Douglas, Jacksonville.
Lemonade in the Lobby Jun 16, 6pm, Ice cream social and music by Dan Stuby, vocalist from Millikin University. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.
Market Days Festival Jun 17-19, 9am-5pm, Fine art fair, live entertainment 11am-1:30pm, samples, drawings, give-aways and more. The Gables off West White Oaks Dr. near Greenbriar and Veterans Pkwy.
Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 15-19, 11am-7pm, Watch the grace and beauty of horses on show. Free. Coliseum Artisans Building. midwestcharity.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
National Montadale Sheep Show and Sale Jun 17-19, 8am-12pm, Sheep Barn - North. Free. For more info call Mildred Moore at (402)884-7555. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Jun 12, 16, 19, 23, 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. Downtown Springfield.
Quilt Show Jun 10-13, 15-20, 22-23, 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 of Sangamon County Jun 19, 5pm, American Cancer Society Relay for Life is an overnight event where teams and individuals boost cancer awareness and raise funds to fight cancer. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue, 782-8886.
SAA Royal Court Reception Jun 11, 4:30-6:30pm, King, queen and court of the ‘One Romantic Evening’ Ball announced. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.
Taylorville Farmers Market Jun 12, 19, 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.
Vigil for Peace Jun 12, 19, 12-1pm, Vigil for peace on Saturdays, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544-3997.
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
Drinking Liberally Jun 10, 17, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. For info visit [email protected]. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St.
HISTORY
Civil War Medical Encampment Jun 11-13, 9am-4pm, Practice of medicine during the Civil War. Free. (Education day Jun 11 for families. Pre-register 785-7960.) Old State Capitol Plaza.
Ghosts of the Library Jun 10-12, 14-19, 21-23, Temporary display of Civil War related items and historic maps. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Korean War POWs Jun 10, 7pm, “Brutal Captivity.” Power Point presentation led by oral historian, Dr. Mark R. DePue. Book signing by William Smith of Quincy, author of A Moment in Time: A Korean POW Survivor’s Story. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Korean War POWs Jun 17, 7pm, “The War within the UNrun Camps, and the Talks at Panmunjom.” Power Point presentation led by oral historian, Dr. Mark R. DePue. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Laundry Demonstration/Walking Tour Jun 13, 10:30am, Social historian and author Virginia Mescher demonstrates 1860-style laundry practices. At 2 p.m. Ranger Jim Ranslow leads a guided walking tour of downtown Springfield which will include stories and explanations of important sites from Abraham Lincoln’s life. Walking tour meets in Visitor Center lobby. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 391-3221.
New Salem - Realizing the Dream Jun 12-13, 9am-5pm, Demonstrations of the traditional trades, crafts and domestic skills of the 19th century. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Trading Coveralls for Cannonballs: Illinois in the Civil War Jun 11, 2-2:45pm, Ranger Tiffany Bowles presents a special program that highlights the many contributions Lincoln’s home state made to the war effort. Visitor Center Theater 1. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 391-3221.
Volunteer Information Program Jun 12, 1-3pm, Informational program for prospective new volunteers who would like to give tours, greet international visitors and assist at special events. Register. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.
HEALTH
12-Step Rocovery Jun 10, 17, 7-9pm, Thursdays, Christcentered fellowship open to all who need to recover from compulsive and/or addictive behavior. 793-2800 for meeting location. Confidential.
Depression & Bipolar Alliance of Central IL Support Group Jun 15, 22, 6:30-8:30pm, Every Tuesday, For anyone affected by a mood disorder, including friends/family. Stevenson conference room. 414-7368.
GROW Mental Health Support Group Jun 15, 22, 6:30pm, Free weekly 12step for mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. 622- 7953. Sugar Creek United Methodist Church, 1022 New City Rd, Chatham.
Myasthenia Gravis Support Group Meeting Jun 13, 1-3pm, 630/835-0153. Radio Station WLUJ, lower level w. side entrance, 600 W. Mason St.
STD Screening, HIV Testing, Support Group Jun 15-16, 22-23, 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
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