SCIENCE
Evening Science Series Lecture Mar 09, 7-8:30pm, Dr. Timothy R. Pauketat, U of I, presents “New Evidence that Ancient Cahokians “Missionized” Wisconsin.” Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.
NATURE
Friends of Sangamon Valley Work Day Feb 26, 10am, Help remove invasive weeds from wooded areas. Meet at Nature Trail trail head with work gloves and beverage. 787-1940. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur.
Maple Syrup Time Feb 26-27, Mar 05-06, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, Public syrup-making demonstrations four weekends in Feb. and March.
Dress warm. Begins with brief orientation in Nature Center. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
Black History Month Feb 28, 6pm, “I See You,” Dr. Leonard Weather Jr. gynecologist, health educator, author and minister. Program/reception follows hosted by SIU’s chapter of Student National Medical Association. South Auditorium, second floor. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge, 545-7334.
Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Feb 25, 8am, The Honorable Frank Edwards, mayor of Springfield. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Feb 28, 11:45am, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Personal Assistant Employers Group Feb 28, 3-4:30pm, For those with a disability that hire a personal assistant.
Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217 523-2587 v/tty.
Springfield’s State Capitol Buildings Mar 09, 11:30-1:30pm, Renovations past and present. Luncheon program Timely Talk About Timeless Topics. $20.
Free for noon presentation. Reservations, uiaa.org/uis, 206-7395. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206-6600.
Tribute to Influential African-American Women Feb 28, 11am-1pm, Student Union, Menard Hall. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786- 2200.
UIS ECCE Speakers Series Mar 02, 7pm, ‘Changing Lives One Dinner at a Time: The Creation of Dining for Women;’ Marsha Wallace, founder. Sangamon Auditorium Lobby. 206-6245. University of Illinois at Springfield, 206-6665.
Women Entrepreneurs - Central Illinois Mar 09, 5:30-7:30pm, Barbara Mencer, nationally known San Diego, CA speaker,presents ‘Market Like a Pro...The Secrets You Don’t Know.’ $30 walk-ins. Register by Mar 4. 725-8500. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St.
BULLETIN BOARD
A Conversation on Race Feb 24, Mar 03, 6pm Feb 24, 6:30pm Mar 3, Feb 24 Student summit, Richland Community College’s Shilling Auditorium. March 3 Millikin University’s Kirkland Fine Arts Center, panel discussion. 362-6411.
APL Pet Adoptions Feb 26-27, 11am-2pm, Dogs and cats for adoption Saturday. (Also at Green Hyundai West.) Sunday - cats from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PetSmart. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave.
Annual Mardi Gras Community Celebration Feb 26, 6-11pm, Dinner, dancing, games, live music, prizes and more. $35, $55 couples. Tickets, 483-6450. Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 202 South Grand Ave, Chatham, 217-483-5753.
Association of Information Technology Professionals Mar 08, 5:30-8:30pm, Eastern Illinois Student Chapter AITP. Topic: How to achieve Outstanding Student Chapter Awards. Lake Pointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 628-3697.
Craig Cameron’s Extreme Cowboy Race Mar 04-05, 7:30pm Fri and Sat, Equestrian sport with contestants and horses demonstrating speed and horsemanship through timed obstacles.
Coliseum. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 529-6503.
First Fridays Downtown Mar 04, 5-8pm, Stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. Every first Friday. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Illinios Beef Expo Feb 24-27, 8am-6pm daily, Admission on Sunday $3 adults, children under 10 free or $10 per car load. 787-4280. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Illinois Horse Fair Mar 04-06, 1-7pm Fri, 9am-7pm Sat, 9am-3pm Sun, Top national clinicians and equine educators join vendors offering everything equestrian. 529- 6503. horsemenscouncil.org. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Irish Tea Party Mar 05, 2-3:30pm, Tea Ladies of Bloomington present history and culture of the Irish during the Victorian era. $25. Reservations required. 523-2631. [email protected]. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Matsuri Festival Mar 01, 6:30-8pm, Features Japanese food, demonstrations, games and entertainment hosted by twenty-seven visiting students from Ritsumeikan University. Free and open to public. Illinois College Bruner Fitness & Recreation Center, Edgehill Rd, Jacksonville.
Quilt Display and Program Feb 25, 9am-2pm, Display of quilts open to the public. Quilt turning program by Barbara Olinger at 10 a.m.
636-8047. Athens Municipal Library, 410 E. Hargrave, Athens, 217-636- 8047.
SAHBA Home Expo Feb 25-27, 4-8pm Fri, 9am-7pm Sat, 10am-3pm Sun, Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza.
The Boat Show Feb 25-27, 5-9pm Fri, 10am-7pm Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, Orr Building. $4. For more info call 341-1730. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Vigil for Peace Feb 26, Mar 05, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997.
POLITICS
Drinking Liberally Feb 24, Mar 03, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
Mayoral Candidates Forum Mar 02, 6:30-8pm, Presented by Faith Coalition for the Common Good, Central Illinois faith-based community empowerment organization. 544- 2297. faithcoalition-il.org. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 753-4900.
HISTORY
Diversity Cafe: New Philadelphia Feb 24, 12-1pm, Terrance Martin, Curator of Anthropology and Claire Martin, Research Assistant, Illinois State Museum, discuss history and new findings of first bi-racial community. Illinois State Library Illinois Authors Room, Capitol Ave and Second St.
Team Of Rivals Feb 24-28, Mar 01-09, 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, 558-8934.
HEALTH
Alcoholics Anonymous
Feb 24-28, Mar 01-09, Meetings daily. For times and locations visit aaspringfield.org. 24-hour answering service 525-5795, 1-866-525-5795.
Cancer Support Groups Feb 24, 28, Mar 01-03, 07-09, 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.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Feb 24, 7-8pm, Fourth Thursday of each month. Open to anyone interested in learning more about depression or bipolar disorder. West Lake Center, 200 W. Lake Shore Dr, 588-7764.
GROW Mental Health Support Group Feb 24, 28, Mar 03, 07, 7-9pm, Monday and Thursday meetings. Free 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 Illinois Mental Health Support Group Feb 24, Mar 03, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, 12-step program for anyone with mental health issues, emotional problems, difficulties coping or addictions. Anonymous, free, confidential and open to all. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 217- 622-7953.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Feb 24, Mar 03, 3-5pm, 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.
HIV/Aids Testing Feb 24-25, 28, Mar 01-04, 07-09, 9am- 4pm Mon-Fri, Testing throughout the week. 670-2259. Springfield Community Federation, #52 Brandon Drive.
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