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executive director, looks at Garden’s founding, history and current programs. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

Overcomers’ 5th Anniversary Cookout Aug 07, 1-4pm, Free food, music, comedian, clown, games and prizes for kids. Bring chairs. Enos Park, Seventh and Enterprise, (217) 585-4000.

Sports & Fitness

J. D. Sinnock Junior Open Jul 30-31, Aug 01, USTA sanctioned junior open tournament. Register at springfieldtennis.com or usta.com. Washington Park.

Pickup Ultimate Game Jul 29, Aug 01, 05, 08, 1:30pm Sun, 5:30pm Thu, Bring a white and dark shirt for making teams. Thursdays until time change. Sundays through end of November. Grant Middle School, 1800 W. Monroe St, (217) 408-0091.

Sangamon Table Tennis Club (Ping Pong) Jul 29, Aug 03-05, 10-11, 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.

Science of Sport Aug 07, 1-3:30pm, Register the family between 12:30-1 p.m. to learn the science, skills and drills behind basketball, baseball, soccer, karate and running from professionals from the Sliders, Robert Morris University, Springfield High School, Gold’s Gym and Shudo Kan Karate. Gold’s Gym, 1600 Clear Lake, 971-4435.

Springfield Long Nine Game Jul 31, 1pm, Springfield’s vintage baseball team takes on Murphysboro Clarkes. springfieldlongnine.com. Center Park, Lake Park.

Springfield Sliders Games Jul 29-30, Aug 03, 6:35pm, Sliders take on Hannibal Cavemen on Jul 29. DeKalb County Liners on Jul 30 with fireworks. Terre Haute Rex on Aug 3. Robin Roberts Stadium, Lanphier Park, N. Grand Ave and Michigan Ave.

More events, more details at illinoistimes.com.