Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2417.
Local Flavors Jul 01, 06, 08, 13, Tuesday lunches and Thursday dinners from mid-May until early November wherein local restaurants create specialty menus highlighting Central Illinois’; products with focus on what is both local and in-season. Reservations encouraged.
For details search local flavors in the calendar at illinoistimes.com. 528-1563. Various locations.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Jul 03, 07, 10, 14, 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.
Taylorville Farmers Market Jul 03, 10, 9am-1pm, 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 Jul 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.
Virden Farmers Market Jul 02, 09, 4-7pm, Every Friday through October, find produce, eggs, bakery items and more. Designer Landscapes, 1240 N. Springfield St, Virden.
Youth Night Jul 09, 6-9pm, Second and fourth Friday of each month open mic, table games and a variety of other fun stuff. Holy Ground Coffeehouse, 304 W. Allen, (217) 306-2592.
Politics
Drinking Coffee Liberally Jul 03, 9am , First and third Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Drinking Liberally Jul 01, 08, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
History
A Fair to Remember Exhibit Jul 01-02, 05-09, 12-14, 9am- 5pm Mon-Fri, View for free, artifacts from various fairs around the country. presidentlincoln.org, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.
Civil War Trolley Tour Jul 07, 14, 2:30pm, Travel to and from Camp Butler National Cemetery and learn about the civil war from Tenth Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Unit who serve as narrators. Sign up at Tinsley Dry Goods Store. $5. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Ghosts of the Library Exhibit Case Jul 01-14, Temporary display of Civil War related items and historic maps on exhibit every day. Paid admission to museum. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Living History Program Jul 07, 14, 5:30pm, Free public mansion and garden tours 5:30 p.m.; Lincoln Troubadours indoor at 6 p.m.; President Lincoln; hot dogs and lemonade for purchase. Bring blankets or chairs. Illinois Executive Mansion, 410 E. Jackson.
Living History Program Jul 01, 08, 5:30-7pm, Cold Stone Creamery ice cream for purchase in back yard. Meet Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln as they visit Anne Smith. Lincoln Troubadours perform at 6 p.m. Home tours. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
The Story Of Harness Racing By Currier & Ives Jul 01-02, 05-09, 12-14, 9am- 5pm, Framed original lithographs includes studies of great trotting horses, mid-19th century scenes and comedic adventures that convey a picturesque Americana prior to the advent and development of photography. On loan from The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 558-8934.
Health
12-Step Rocovery Jul 01, 08, 7-9pm, Thursdays, Christ-centered fellowship open to all who need to recover from compulsive and/or addictive behavior. 793-2800 for meeting location. Confidential. West Side Christian Church, 2850 Cider Mill Lane.
Coal Miner’s Clinic Jul 02, 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.
Diabetes Education Night Jul 12, 5:30-8:30pm, Exhibits and three presentations for patients with diabetes and their families about approaches to treatment. 545-8065. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St.
Food Addicts Anonymous Jul 03, 10, 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 Jul 01, 08, 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.
HIV Anonymous Jul 03, 06, 6:30pm Tue, 2:30pm Sat, Free 12-step support group for people living with HIV and AIDS. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave.
STD Screening, HIV Testing, Support Group Jul 06-07, 13-14, 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.
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