THE CALENDAR
History
ISGS 2011 Spring Tour Apr 02, 9:30am-2:30pm, Tours of archives, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Lincoln Library. Death certificate searches. Reservations by Mar. 26. Illinois State Archives, 400 E. Spring St, 789-1968.
Illinois Answers The Call: Boys In Blue Apr 12-13, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, Current temporary exhibit illustrates Illinois’s early, initial response to Civil War. Admission. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 558-8905.
James W. Moore Lecture Mar 31, 7:30pm, Sudanese Civil War survivor and author Ayuel Leek Deng. Free and open to public. 424-6383. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318.
Lest We Forget Apr 09-10, 10am-4pm, Public invited join costumed interpreters honoring veterans. $10 family, $4 adult, $2 kids. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Newton Bateman, Lincoln’s Little Schoolmaster Apr 04, 11am, Dr. Rodney Davis, co-director of Lincoln Studies Center at Knox College, plus historical marker dedication. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville, 217-245- 3000.
The Conspirator Exhibit Mar 31, Apr 01-13, 9am-5pm daily , Props from the new historical film directed by Robert Redford. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-558-8844.
Health
Alcoholics Anonymous Mar 31, Apr 01-13, Meetings daily. For times and locations visit aaspringfield.org. 24-hour answering service 525-5795, 1- 866-525-5795. Various locations.
HIV/Aids Testing Mar 31, Apr 01, 04-08, 11-13, 9am-4pm Mon-Fri, Testing throughout the week. 670- 2259. Springfield Community Federation, #52 Brandon Drive.
Health Care Reform’s Impact on College Students Apr 05, 4:30pm, James Mitchell presents overview of legislation and parts of President Obama’s health care reform relevant to college students. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6245.
NAMI Mental Health Support Group Apr 02, 1-3pm, First Sat of each month, National Alliance on Mental Illness support group for family, friends and persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891- 5570.
Parkinson Forum Apr 02, 9am-12pm, Information as well as services available. Free. Wedeberg Conference Center. Reservations required, 545-7181 or [email protected]. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St.
Red Cross Save-a-Life Saturday Apr 09, 9am-1pm, Learn lifesaving Red Cross Adult CPR/AED training and receive a two-year certification for only $5. Illinois Association of Realtors, 522 S. Fifth St, 217- 787-7602.
Women’s Power Lunch Against Cancer Apr 01, 12pm, Author of ‘Miles To Go Before I Sleep,’ Jackie Pflug, survivor of hijacked EgyptAir Flight 648 and cancer survivor. $50. 545-2955, siumed.edu/cancer. President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams, 217-544-8800.
Faith & Philosophy
20th Century Martyrs Apr 06, 13, 7pm, 6pm meal, Scripture, hymn and message center each Wednesday during Lent on a different martyr’s cause and impact. Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 2600 S. Fifth St.
Greater Springfield Interfaith Association Apr 05, 11:45am-1pm, Learn about the Bahai New Year from Bill Maslauski and Passover from Rabbi Datz and Rabbi Marks. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1008 S. Fourth St, 788-3589.
LCMS Lent Wednesday Worship Services Apr 06, 13, 7pm, Concordia Lutheran Church, 2300 Wilshire Rd, 217-529-3307.
Silent Meditation Group Apr 01, 08, 5:30pm, Every Friday, meditation focusing on the light and sound of God within. Randy Roller facilitates. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.
Talk on Autism and Neurodiversity Apr 03, 10:30am, Tami Watson talks about her experiences being a mother of autistic child and researcher at Washington University. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Sports & Fitness
2011 Muscle Walk Apr 02, 9am, Help those with muscular dystrophy, ALS and other muscle diseases. Register with MDA online or day of walk. 351-1853. joinmda.org/2011ilwalk. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave, 217-787-8560.
5K Racewalking Event Apr 03, 1-1:40 registration, Olympic-style racewalking hosted by Abe’s Striders Racewalking Club. 787-2854 or [email protected]. Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, 1601 W. Washington.
Fitness in the Park Mar 31, Apr 05, 07, 12, 6-7pm Tuedays and Thursdays, Walking program concentrating on flexibility, cardiovascular training, strength training and balance. Hosted by Andy Dickerson, CPT and Springfield Park District. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 414-7015.
IBS High School All Star Game Apr 03, Top 20 boys and 20 girls high school basketball seniors from within a 40-mile radius of Springfield. Lanphier High School, 1300 N. 11th St.
SBC Great Cycling Challenge Apr 10, Rides of 25, 50 and 100 miles. Register at www.spfldcycling.org. Chatham Community Park, S. Main St, Chatham.
More events, more details in our online calendar at illinoistimes.com.
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