Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
Transformations Brunch Aug 18, 9:30-11:15am, Springfield Christian Women’s Connection invites you to hear Doris Rawlings, Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club member who shows everyone how to transform fresh flowers into objets d’art and Author and National Speaker Jan Merritt speaking on “From Superwoman to Mild-Mannered Mom: A Super-natural Makeover. Reservations required by Aug 13. 546-8773 or 529-6784. Secret Recipes Reception Center, 3086 Normandy Rd.
Vigil for Peace Aug 14, 21, 12-1pm, Vigil for peace on Saturdays, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544-3997.
Youth Night Aug 13, 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.
Food
Illinois Products Farmers Market Aug 12, 19, 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 Aug 18, 25, 3-7pm Wednesdays, Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. 245-6884. Old Viles lot, 100 block of W. Douglas, Jacksonville.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Aug 14, 18, 21, 25, 8am- 12:30pm, Every Wed and Sat through Oct 30, Features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations, artisan area and live entertainment on Saturdays. Adams St between Fifth and Second. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Taylorville Farmers Market Aug 14, 21, 9am-1pm, Aug 28 lunch, country music, ag displays/booths. Sponsored by Taylorville Main Street. Taylorville square, Taylorville.
Virden Farmers Market Aug 13, 20, 4-7pm, Every Friday through October, find produce, eggs, bakery items and more. Designer Landscapes, 1240 N. Springfield St, Virden.
Politics
Drinking Liberally Aug 12, 19, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
History
Civil War Trolley Tour Aug 18, 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.
Ellsworth Triumphant Presentation & Civil War Exhibit Aug 14-25, 1:30pm, Curator and Site Coordinator of the Civil War Museum of Kenosha, Wisconsin tells about 1860 tour of the U.S. by Zouave Cadets of Chicago on Aug 14. Original Civil War items pertaining to Colonel Ellsworth, a Lincoln friend and early casualty of war on exhibit until mid September. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-7960.
Free Days at Lincoln Home Aug 14-15, Tours of the home are always free to the public, the $2/hour parking fee will be waived. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.
Ghosts of the Library Exhibit Case Aug 12-21, 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 Aug 18, 25, 5:30pm, Free public mansion and garden tours 5:30 p.m.; President Lincoln; hot dogs and lemonade for purchase. Illinois Executive Mansion, 410 E. Jackson.
Living History Program Aug 12, 19, 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 Aug 12-13, 16-20, 23-25, 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.
Auditions
Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony Auditions Aug 17-19, 3-9pm, Student musicians from elementary school through high school are invited to audition. Schedule an audition time, 753-8000. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Sports & Fitness
Abe’s Amble Aug 22, 7:30am, Annual 10K run and 2k walk/run. [email protected]. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Pickup Ultimate Game Aug 12, 15, 19, 22, 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) Aug 12, 17-19, 24-25, 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.
Springfield Foxes Semi-Pro Game Aug 14, 4pm, Semi-pro football game between the Foxes and the Chitown Blaze, Sherman Athletic Club, 420 Crossing Dr, Sherman, 217-553-0901.
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