POLITICS

Drinking Liberally Feb 10, 17, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.

HISTORY

Abraham Lincoln Symposium Feb 11-13, 6:30pm Fri; 8:30am, 11am, 2:30 Sat, Several lectures at UIS, Lincoln’s Home Old State Capitol and ALPL are free to public, no reservations required. Visit abrahamlincolnassociation.org. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza.

Abraham Lincoln Trial Re-enactment Feb 12, 2pm, Following reenactment, presentations and entertainment by Guy Fraker and Chris Vallilo at 3:30 p.m. Mt. Pulaski Courthouse, 113 S Washington St, Mount Pulaski.

Abraham Lincoln’s Farewell Address Feb 11, 11am-11:30am, Citywide, simultaneous reading of Abraham Lincoln’s Farewell Address. You can participate. Thorne Deuel Auditorium. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.

Black History Month Event: Dr. Charles Branham Feb 15, 7pm, African-American history expert, professor emeritus, Emmy award-winning TV writer, co-producer and host, Dr. Charles Branham explores how much credit Lincoln should receive for freedom and equality. Free, reservations required. 558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764.

George L. Painter Looking for Lincoln Lectures Feb 12, 8:30am, Stories that focus on the central Illinois communities that Lincoln impacted or that impacted Lincoln. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 217-391-3221.

Inaugural Trip Kick-off Feb 11, 9am, Lincoln, portrayed by Fritz Klein, shares his thoughts about country’s issues in 1861 as he began his Inaugural trip. Grace Lutheran Church, 714 East Capitol Ave, 217-891-1680.

Lincoln Events Feb 11, 10:30am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, Four events: Say farewell to President-Elect Lincoln as he departs in a horse-drawn carriage. Children’s Toys of the 1860s. Women’s 1860s Clothing. Mary Lincoln’s Memories. Short film. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 217-391- 3221.

Lincoln Lecture Feb 11, 9am, Michael Burlingame, Ph.D. UIS Chancellor Naomi B. Lynn Distinguished Chair in Lincoln Studies presents ‘Lincoln’s Emotional Life.” Free. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Lincoln’s Farewell Address National-Simultaneous Reading Feb 11, 11am, This is also a new Guinness World Record attempt as part of the national kickoff of the Civil War Sesquicentennial. 558-8970. The Lincoln Depot, 10th and Monroe.

Lincoln’s Murder Cases Feb 10, 7pm, Curator of Collections Erika Holst will explore three of Lincoln’s most intriguing murder cases. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Ronald Reagan: Foundation of a World Leader Feb 14, 7pm, Illustrated lecture program presented by Dr. Brian Sajko, founding curator of the Ronald Reagan Museum. $5 donation. 525-2781. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

Statehouse Art Lecture Feb 15, 7pm, Mark Sorensen, IL State Historical Society president and former IL State Archives assistant director, shares knowledge about Statehouse art to Sangamon County Historical Society. Free, open to public. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St, 525- 1961.

Team Of Rivals Feb 10-23, 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.

Valentine Open House Feb 12, 2-4pm, Victorian parlor games, period Valentine display, gingerbread hearts with lemon sauce and whipped cream, spiced tea, and Kathey Reed as Ann Todd Smith, Mrs. Lincoln’s sister. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

HEALTH

Alcoholics Anonymous Feb 10-23, Meetings daily. For times and locations visit aaspringfield.org. 24-hour answering service 525-5795, 1-866-525-5795. Various locations.

Alzheimer’s Support Group Feb 10, 6pm, Second Thursday each month 6 p.m. at Hope Church. Alzheimer’s Association staff 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave.

Cancer Support Groups Feb 10, 14-17, 21-23, Various times, Lung Cancer, second Tue 10am; Women Around You, fourth Wed 5:30pm; Survivors Brown Bag Lunch, Mon noon; Caregivers Support Group, Tue 11am; Parents of Children w/ Cancer, Wed 3:30pm; Cancer Support Group Thu 3pm. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter.

Cancer: Is it in Your Genes? Feb 17, 5:30pm, Cancer patients, their families and caregivers will be able to explore genetics and cancer. Register at siumed.edu. 545- 7493. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter.

HIV/Aids Testing Feb 10-11, 14-18, 21-23, 9am- 4pm Mon-Fri, Testing throughout the week. 670-2259. Springfield Community Federation, #52 Brandon Drive.

Heads Up Support Group Feb 20, 2-4pm, Heads Up group is a support group for those with head injuries. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217 523-2587 v/tty.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Feb 16, 6:30-8:30pm, Third Wednesday of each month. New members and care partners welcome. Information, Sister Marie, 787-0481, ext. 3107 or Debi-Lynn, 522-3132. Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe.