THE CALENDAR

SAA’s Molly Schlich 2011 Film Series Jan 16, 18, 1pm and 4pm Sun, 7pm Tue, “The Secret in Their Eyes.” Argentinian federal justice agent writes novel based on an old closed case hoping to find closure for case and love interest. $7. Parkway Pointe Cinema, 3025 Lindbergh Boulevard.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

No-Name Calling Storytime Jan 15, 11am, During National No-Name Calling Week, storytime and special activiites for ages pre-k to 2nd grade. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217- 546-9440.

Storytime Jan 19, 26, 11am, Join in every Wednesday for a fun filled storytime and craft for ages pre-kto 1st grade. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.

NATURE

Sangamon Valley Group of the Sierra Club Jan 25, 6-8pm, Showing of “Tar Creek,” the worst environmental disaster you’ve never heard of in Oklahoma. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 753-4900.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

ABATE Chapter Meeting Jan 20, 7pm, Third Thursday of every month. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217/836-3336.

Afternoon Lecture Series: Music History Jan 18, 25, 1:30-3:30pm, Jan-Mar, Trace symphonic music from its ancient beginnings to recently written pieces. $10 each session. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

Court Madonna Meeting Jan 20, 6:30pm, Catholic women invited to bring items for a silent auction which will follow the meeting. 522-2908. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217-793-1330.

Filipino American Historical Society Dinner Meeting Jan 15, 5:45pm, Graduate recognition, FilAmHisSo board yearly recap and treasurer’s report, history-of-facts quiz, prizes, silent auction, dance performances and more. $30 adults, $15 children. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.

Illinois Women in Leadership Jan 20, 11:30am, “Women in Healthcare, Sharing Experience, Assuring Success.” Speaker Diane Hillard-Sembell, M.D. leads panel. $18-$23. Register by Jan. 14. iwil.biz. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 544- 1793.

Lectures in the Library Jan 13, 7pm, Denise Johnson, Ph.D. candidate in history at SIU-Carbondale, explores the shocking story of  insanity and its treatment in Victorian America. Free and open to public. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Snowmobilers Jan 19, 7:30pm, Central Illinois Ditch Riders, of Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs, meets third Wednesday of each month. 364-5900. Bunkers, 220 Old Route 36, Illiopolis, 217-486-5100 .

The Capital Area Independent Business Alliance Jan 21, 11:30am-1pm, CAIBA meetings are open to members, their guests and the general public as well as the media. $10 lunch. No reservations required. Dublin Pub at Vinegar Hill Mall, 107 W. Cook St, 217-679-1775.

BULLETIN BOARD

APL Pet Adoptions Jan 15-16, 11am-2pm, Dogs and cats for adoption. Also dogs at Ace Hardware, Wabash Ave. Jan. 16, Cats for adoption at PetSmart. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.

APL Pet Adoptions Jan 22, 11am-2pm, Dogs and cats for adoption. Dogs also for adoption at PetSmart and Gizzy Lu. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave, 217-787-5100.

Association of Information Technology Professionals Jan 18, 5:30-8:30pm, Program features Lauren Engelke-Smith, UIS. Topic will be iPod Touch and iPad: An Applications Overview. Lakepointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 628-3697.

Downtown Springfield, Inc Awards Dinner Jan 26, 5:30pm, State of Downtown Address and Annual Awards of Excellence recognizing outstanding individuals and businesses. $60. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams.

Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Breakfast Jan 17, 7:30am, The Honorable Thelma Wyatt Moore, Retired Judge, Superior Court of Fulton County Georgia is keynote speaker. Hosted by Frontier International, Springfield club. $20. Tickets, 787-8373 or 529- 0767. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams.

Educator Reception Jan 17, 11am, Special reception in honor of Pre-K through 12th grade teachers and homeschoolers featuring special resources on bullying. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217- 546-9440.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Jan 16, 6pm, Public invited to Springfield Ministerial Alliance of Springfield and Vicinity’s service with Dr. Wesley G. McNeese, SIU School of Medicine executive assistant to dean for diversity, associate professor of internal medicine, and New Mission Church of God senior pastor. Music and reading of essay contest winners. Zion Baptist Church, Sixteenth and Laurel St, 529- 1974.

Midwest Tribute to the King Competition Jan 21-22, Fifteen national competitors compete for cash prizes over two days. Admission. pietalent.com. 877- 772-5425. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams.

POLITICS

Drinking Liberally Jan 13, 20, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.

HISTORY

Free Days at Lincoln Home Jan 15-17, Tours of home are always free to public, $2/hour parking fee waived for Martin Luther King’s Birthday weekend. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.

Team Of Rivals Jan 13-26, 9am-5pm daily, Through Aug 15, 2011, One-ofa-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, 558-8934.

AUDITIONS

Capital City Men’s Chorus Jan 23, 5:30-7pm, Males with musical interest 18 years of age or older can audition to qualify for group. Meets every Sunday. [email protected]. http://tccmc.org. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.

Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony Jan 13, 4-7pm, Ten-minute audition: play one or two scales, sight read short musical selection, play unaccompanied solo piece of choice. $5. Register, 753-8000. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

HEALTH

GROW in IL Mental Health Support Group Jan 18, 25, 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.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Grassroots InterFaith Team Jan 25, 7pm, “A Way Forward: Building on the Charter for Compassion.” 544-3997. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St, (217) 522- 4415.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Sangamon Table Tennis Club (Ping Pong) Jan 13, 18-20, 25-26, 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.