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ten adoption. Ace Hardware, 214 N. Walnut St, 217-679-1593.
Flag Lowering and Retreat Ceremony Jul 13, 20, 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.
Illinois Products Farmers Market Jul 08, 15, 4-7pm, Every Thursday, Fresh local food and entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Jacksonville Farmers Market on the Square Jul 14, 21, 3-7pm Wednesdays, Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. 245-6884. Old Viles lot, 100 block of W. Douglas, Jacksonville.
LLCC MotorSports Club Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show Jul 09-10, 4-10pm Fri, 8am- 3:30pm Sat, Friday night: Park ‘n’ Peek cruise in and Ramblin’ Blues Band. Saturday: Car, truck, motorcycle show, SCCA auto cross and more. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2417.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Jul 10, 14, 17, 21, 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.
Pork Meets Cork Jul 16, 6-9pm, Pork with side, three wine tasting vouchers followed by live country music by Still Kick’n. $15 in advance, $20 at gate. 558-8934. Union Square Park, 212 N. Sixth St.
Taylorville Farmers Market Jul 10, 17, 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 10, 17, 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 09, 16, 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.
HISTORY
Civil War Trolley Tour Jul 14, 21, 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.
Courtship, Marriage & Mourning/Lincoln’s Descendants Jul 09-10, 2-2:45pm, Learn about courtship and marriage during Mary Todd Lincoln’s era, and how the loss of a spouse back then affected women’s lives. Jul 10, Lincoln’s decedents. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.
Free Genealogy Seminars Jul 19, 21, 6-8pm, DAR sponsors this three-part series to help you search your family tree. First two workshops at Springfield’s public library, last workshop at Presidential Library. 585-9161. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.
Lincoln-Related Activities Jul 16-17, Two days of Lincolnrelated activities. Friday dinner lecture “Lincoln’s Life on the 8th
