Politics
Drinking Liberally Dec 23, 30, Jan 06, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. springfieldil@drinkingliberally.org. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
History
A Fair to Remember Exhibit Dec 22-24, 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 Dec 22-31, Jan 01-12, 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 Alliance of Central Illinois Dec 28, Jan 04, 6:30-8:30pm, Every Tuesday. Support group for anyone affected by a mood disorder, including friends/family. 414-7368. Stevenson Room, 4th floor, 801 N. Rutledge St.
GROW Mental Health Support Group Dec 23, 7:15-9:15pm, Free 12step 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.
GROW in IL Mental Health Support Group Dec 28, Jan 04, 11, 5:45pm, 12-step meetings on Tuesdays for anyone with mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. First United Pentecostal Church, 600 W. Mason, 622-7953.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Dec 23, 4-6pm, Free weekly 12step for those with mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. 622-7953. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St.
Faith & Philosophy
“Tis the Season” Dec 26, 10:30am, Amy Kluge will present stories from cultures around the globe that celebrate the winter season. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
A Christmas Eve Service of Candles & Carols Dec 24, 7pm, Music, readings and holiday cheer, featuring the ALUUC Choir. Refreshments served and the movie “A Christmas Carol” shown. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
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