Object Code: Mike Miller Nov 25, 29-30, Dec 01, 11am- 6pm Mon-Thu, Through Dec. 1, Works relating to digital culture. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.

Revelations Nov 26-27, Dec 03-04, 10am- 5pm Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Dec 23, Featured artists are Jane Frey (oil), Gloria Josserand (ceramic/pastel/jewelry), Jerry Josserand (ceramics/jewelry). H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.

Shimmering Holiday Nov 25-27, 29-30, Dec 01-04, 06-08, 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, Nov. through Dec. A mini gallery and great original art for your holiday shopping. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St.

The Eclectic Collective Nov 25-26, 29-30, Nov 1-30, Group exhibit of art by members of The Eclectic Collective during library hours. 243-5435. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville.

Unique Jewelry Exhibit Nov 25-27, 29-30, Dec 01-02, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, Featuring unique jewelry created with gold, silver, leather and gemstones by Leslie Smith. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753-0262.

Winter Solstice Art Show Nov 26-28, Dec 03-05, 12-4pm Fri-Sun, Holiday season show in all mediums. Prairie Palette Art Gallery, on the square, Petersburg, 971-7431.

SCIENCE

Evening Science Series Lecture Dec 08, 7-8:30pm, From Mound Builders to Stockyard Workers: The Archaeology of East St. Louis. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Central Illinois Referral Network Dec 01, 08, 7:45am, Every Wed, Little over an hour gathering for referrals and new business opportunities discussion. The Real Estate Group, 3701 West Wabash Ave.

Eastside Pride and Springfield Social Club Happy Hour Dec 04, 5:30-9:30pm, Collecting new or slightly used coats and winter apparel. Chatham Alamo, 310 N. Main Plaza, Chatham.

Kirk Bloodsworth and Jerry Hobbs Nov 30, 6:30-8pm, First Innocence Project DNA exoneree and latest Illinois DNA exoneree. Reception follows. 553-7171. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6245.

Lease Vs. Own Nov 30, 4-7pm, Discussion on leasing and purchasing business property with expert panelist. Limited reservations, RSVP required. Bella Milano, 4525 Wabash Ave, 787-2800.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Dec 06, 9:15am, Decorating for the holidays. 787-0067. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St, (217) 522- 4415.

BULLETIN BOARD APL Pet Adoptions Nov 27, 11am-2pm, Dogs for adoption and also at PetSmart, Gizzy Lu, Green Hyundai on Wabash. Cats also for adoption at Ace and Petsmart. (Nov. 28, cats at PetSmart.), Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave, 217-787-5100.

Beaux Arts Ball Nov 27, Springfield Art Association hosts its 79th annual ball titled Romantic Evening. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

Model Railroad Swap Meet Nov 28, 10am-3:30pm, Put on by The Sangamon Central Railroad Club and the Sangamon County Fair Association. $3 donation. 544-6796. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, northwest edge of town, New Berlin.

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 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.

POLITICS

Drinking Coffee Liberally Dec 04, 9am, First and third Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.

Drinking Liberally Nov 25, Dec 02, 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 25-26, 29-30, Dec 01-03, 06-08, 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 25-30, Dec 01-08, 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

ADHD Parent Support Group Dec 07, 6-7:30pm, First Tue of each month, free for parents or guardians. Noll Medical Pavilion, Suite 2500, 5220 S. Sixth Street Road, 757-7700.

Coal Miner’s Clinic Dec 03, 8am-3:30pm, Open to central Illinoians who worked in coal mining professions or other occupational exposures to dust, fumes and chemicals. First Friday of month. Reservations (866) 252-9732. Capitol Community Health Center, 2239 E. Cook St, 217-788-2389.

Depression/Bipolar Support Group Nov 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.

Food Addicts Anonymous Dec 04, 9-10am, Meets first Saturday monthly. Tools of recovery, food plan and program. First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, 870 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 245-7974.

GROW Mental Health Support Group Nov 25, Dec 02, 7:15-9:15pm, Free 12-step for those with  mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. 622-7953. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.

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