THE CALENDAR

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BULLETIN BOARD

APL Pet Adoptions Feb 11-13, 4-8pm Fri, 11am- 2pm Sat-Sun, Dogs and cats for adoption. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.

Abate of IL Motorcycle Swap Meet Feb 20, 10am-4pm, Bike show with prizes. Open to public. $10. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Association of Information Technology Professionals Feb 15, 5:30-8:30pm, Presentation: Nick Clark. Topic: Municipal Metering Systems. Lakepointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 628-3697.

Benjamin H. Grierson Society Winter Ball Feb 19, 5pm, Period Music by Vintage Brass Band, cocktail hour, Civil War Dance Society performs, dinner and dancing. $30. 370-6955. Hamilton’s, 110 North East St, Jacksonville.

Black History Month Event Feb 10, 8am-7pm Mon-Fri, “The Human Race Machine.” Individuals can see facial characteristics of six different races

mapped onto their own visage. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.

Chrisitan Women’s Connection Feb 16, 9:30-11:15am, “Civil War: Road of Tears” brunch. $12 inclusive. Reservations required by Feb. 11. 564-8773. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.

Global Gateway Dinner Feb 13, New series to raise money for study-abroad, celebrates Africa including ethnic dishes, West African dance troupe and more. $50. Registration required, [email protected]. University of Illinois at Springfield, 206- 8319.

Lincoln-Douglas Banquet Feb 13, 1:30 expo, 2:30pm banquet, “One Nation, Working Together” with guest speaker Lyle Jackson, owner of MVP Fitness, motivational speaker and author. $35 donation. Tickets, 789-2721 or 528- 3125. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

National Pilgrimage to Lincoln Tomb Feb 12, 10:30am, American Legion National Commander and others speak after laying of wreaths. Sound Celebration Chorus sing. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

Pilgrimage of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Feb 12, 2:30pm, Service features eulogy for Lincoln with military honors for the 16th President to follow. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

Springfield Collegiate Career Fair Feb 17, 10:30am-2pm, More than 100 local, regional and national employers in attendance. uis.edu/careerservices. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206- 6600.

The Big Read in Central Illinois Kick-Off Feb 15, 6-8pm, Take in music styles that inspired The Heart is a Lonely Hunter including performances by Prairieland Voices and Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony, and awards ceremony for “Under the Influence: Music that Inspires Expression Contest” winners. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6160.

The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions Feb 15, 7-10pm, Stallions performing selected maneuvers in exciting presentations. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

Valentine Concert and Dinner Feb 13, 5pm, Capital Area Concert Band plays at 7:30pm. $7. 546-9515.

Vigil for Peace Feb 12, 19, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.

Volunteers Meeting Feb 19, 10-11:30am, Volunteers to assist with a variety of duties. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 217-391-3221.

World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Feb 10, 7pm, Family-oriented blend of unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich and talents of his performing cats and dogs. $15- $25. Lincoln Square Theatre, 141 N. Main, Decatur.