Youth Night Nov 26, 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.
THANKSGIVING
Pantry Seeks Donations Nov 18, Holy Family Food Pantry, 1023 E. Washington, seeks food donations and turkeys. 523- 2450. (St. John’s bread line seeks turkeys, 528-6098.)
Food Drive Through Dec 3, drop off food for Central Illinois Foodbank at Charlie Parker Diner, 700 N. Sixth St. 241-2104.
Thanksgiving Community Dinner Nov 20, 6-9pm, GLBT family and friends invited to free Coalition of Rainbow Alliances event. Capitol City Men’s Chorus performs. Bring a side dish. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard.
Thanksgiving Day Volunteers Nov 25, Join the First Church of the Brethren prepare, package and deliver meals for nearly 200 home-bound citizens on Thanksgiving Day morning. If you are able to assist please phone the church at 523-5212. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 523-5212.
POLITICS
Drinking Liberally Nov 18, 25, 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 Nov 18-19, 22-26, 29-30, Dec 01, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, View for free, artifacts from various fairs around the country. presidentlincoln.org, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.
Team Of Rivals Nov 18-30, Dec 01, 9am-5pm daily, Through Aug 15, 2011, One-of-a-kind temporary Civil War Sesquicentennial exhibition that takes you inside the highest levels of the government as Abraham Lincoln and his cabinet struggle with the momentous issue of war. Museum admission. 558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
HEALTH
Depression/Bipolar Support Group Nov 23, 30, 6:30-8:30pm, Every Tuesday, Depression and Bipolar Alliance of Central IL Support Group for anyone affected by a mood disorder, including friends/family. Stevenson conference room. 414-7368. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge.
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