Back to School for 40 Years Party Aug 27, 5-7pm, If you had anything to do with UIS in the last 40 years, you are urged to attend this party. Includes slide show, historic displays, trivia quiz and prizes. $18 includes hors d’ oeuvres and soft drinks. Reservations by Aug 20. uiaa.org/uis or 206-7395. Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Road.
Backgammon Tournament Aug 25, Sep 01, 6pm, Every Wed, first-time entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave.
Calling Artists and Crafters Aug 19-26, Registration deadline September 1 for 1st Annual Fall Craft Festival to be held Oct. 9. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 341-5692.
CenterLine Dressage Classic Horse Show Aug 28-29, 8am-5pm, Twoday free horse show at the Coliseum. 544-8441. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Community Outreach Program Aug 21, 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.
Customer Appreciation Day Aug 20, 3-8pm, Nelson Center Pool free public swim. DJ spinning. Also, contests and prizes. 753-2800. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
Flag Lowering and Retreat Ceremony Aug 24, 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.
Lanphier Class of 1985 Reunion Aug 28, 7pm, Free admission with entertainment, snacks, prizes and cash bar. RSVP [email protected] or visit Facebook, Lanphier High School Class of 1985. Anchor Boat Club, 407 East Lake Shore Drive.
Loco-Motion Cruise-In Aug 21, 12-3pm, Railroad artifacts on display in museum open to public at no charge. Vehicles on display in front of museum. Cars may be registered for $5 donation staring at 11 a.m. Chatham Railroad Museum, 100 N. State St, Chatham.
Making Strides Kick Off Aug 19, 7:30am, News from leaders in medical community and highlights planned for this year’s 5k walk. Register at 523-4503 or makingstridesillinois.com. President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams.
New Salem Volunteer Training Aug 28, 9am, Pre-register for three sessions (Sept 18, 25) to train to become a volunteer at Lincoln’s log cabin village. 632-4000. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Vigil for Peace Aug 21, 28, 12-1pm, Vigil for peace on Saturdays, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544-3997.
Women’s Day Aug 21, 9am-2pm, Expo featuring 50 vendors, door prizes, educational opportunities, food, entertainment and fashion. $3. Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K Anderson Plz, Decatur.
Youth Night Aug 27, 6-9pm, Second and fourth Friday of each month open mic, table games and a
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