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Diversity, Multiculturalism and Whiteness Apr 18, 11am, Convocation by author and education guru Tim Wise. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.

Illinois Women in Leadership Apr 21, 11:30am, Several scholarships will be awarded. $18, $23 walk-ins. Register by Apr. 15. iwil.biz. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 544-1793.

Leadership in a Reset World Apr 14, 7pm, Lecture by Dr. R. Bruce Hutton. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.

Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Apr 18, 6pm, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.

UIS Lunch and Learn Apr 20, 11:30-1:30pm, Former Governor Jim Edgar and Political Commentator Mike Lawrence, ‘The American People, the Government, and the Public Trust.’ $20. Register even if not purchasing lunch uiaa.org/uis. 217-206-7395. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206-6600.

Bulletin Board

A Call to Arms Ball Apr 15, 7-9pm, Signature Sesquicentennial Ball commemorating Illinois’ in Civil War. Vintage Brass Band, dancing, hor d’oeuvres, greeting and address from “Governor Yates.” Period attire requested but not required. Illinois Executive Mansion, 410 E. Jackson , 309- 443-5292.

Adopt-A-Pet Adoptions Apr 17, 12-3:30pm, All rescued, homeless animals, spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Petco, 2721 S. Veterans Parkway, 217-793-7387.

An Evening of Magic Apr 16, 7:30pm, From the Orient Jade, Master of Ceremonies Doc Eason, Comedy Magician Tom Burgoon, Bull Whip Artist Chris Camp, Magician Tony Dowell. Comedy Ventriloquist Rick Fisher & Riley Rabbit. $15. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Antiques Appraisal Event Apr 16, 1-5pm, Bring your ttreasures. Appraisals by nationally-recognized antiques expert Andrew Richmond. Benefits historic Edwards Place. $7. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.

Association of Information Technology Professionals Apr 19, 5:30-8:30pm, Greg Tucker, Commercial Telephone Systems. Today’s Technologies in PBX and VoIP Telephony Systems. Lake Pointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 628-3697.

Community Shred Event Apr 21, 4:30-7pm, Capital Area Independent Business Alliance hosts. Shred up to 15 boxes of records free with case of food donation. Raindate April 28. Parking Lot, Former Kmart Store, S. MacArthur Boulevard at Outer Park.

Current Events in India Apr 18, 7:30pm, Convocation by Professor Rajmohon Ghandi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi. Illinois College Icebox Theatre, Kirby Learning Center, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.

Easter Baskets Apr 16, 10am-1pm, Easter baskets with house robe and seven healthy drinks for less fortunate. Must show proof of need and ID. Freedom in Holiness Mission, 1430 Loveland Ave, 217-522-2526.

Giant Flea Market Apr 17, 8:30am-4:30pm, Indoor market. $1.25, age 12 and under free with adult. Illinois Building. 529-6939. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782- 8886.

Jaycee’s Lawn Mower Clinic Apr 16, 8am-1pm, Push mower full-service tune up. Must drop off. $40-$30 or $20 blade sharpening. 836-9281. OReilly Auto Parts, 1321 N. Dirksen Pkwy.

Vigil for Peace Apr 16, 23, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544- 3997.

Politics

Governor’s Conference on Jim Edgar Apr 15-16, 5-7pm Fri and 9am-4pm Sat, Fourth in series of examinations of Illinois governors. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 558-8934.

National Debt Display and Presentations Apr 14, ‘Generations of Debt’ located in new A. Lincoln Commons with noon lectures April 11, 12, 14 in the Trutter Center.Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.

History

Author John Faragher: Sugar Creek Apr 26, 7pm, American History Professor and Director of Center for Study of Frontiers and Borders, Yale University talks about early community life in Sangamon County. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217- 206-6245.

Illinois Answers The Call: Boys In Blue Apr 14-27, 9am-5pm daily , Current temporary exhibit illustrates Illinois’s early, initial response to Civil War. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 558-8905.

Remembering Lincoln’s Assassination Apr 14, 6:30-9pm, Evening of exhibition and theater. $10. Reverse tickets. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-558-8934.

The Conspirator Exhibit Apr 14-27, 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

Alzheimer’s Support Group Apr 14, 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.

HIV/Aids Testing Apr 14-15, 18-22, 25-27, 9am-4pm Mon-Fri, Testing throughout the week. 670-2259. Springfield Community Federation, #52 Brandon Drive.

Heads Up Support Group Apr 17, 1-3pm, Support group for people who have a head injury. Call Dave, 523-2587 v/tty. Charlie Parker’s, 700 North St, 523-2587 v/tty.

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation Support Group Apr 17, 3-5pm, Third Sunday of each month (except Dec.), Information and sharing with patients and family. Run by experienced leaders who live with MG. Radio Station WLUJ, lower level w. side entrance, 600 W. Mason St, 800-888-6208.

NAMI Mental Health Support Group Apr 20, 7-9pm, Third Wednesday of each month, for family, friends and persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.

Faith & Philosophy

Embrace Your Intuition Apr 16, 2-4pm, Learn how to listen to your intuition with Susan Kirk, noted Bloomington speaker. The Branford Foundation sponsors. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St, 836-2982.

Good Friday Way of the Cross Apr 22, 12pm, Two-hour prayerful walk for compassion sponsored by Laurel United Methodist Peacemakers, Pax Christi Springfield, Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, First Church of the Brethren and Springfield Dominican Sisters. 652-8086. paxchristispfld.org. Supreme Court of Illinois Building, 200 E. Capitol.

Sports & Fitness

Average Joe’s Bike Ride Apr 17, 12pm, Ride the interurban bicycle trail from Ace Bike Shop to Chatham and back. All welcome. Rain date following Sunday. Ace Bike Shop, 2500 S. MacArthur, (217) 523-0188.

Healthy Kids Day Apr 15, 5:30-8:30pm, Free activities, basketball challenge, bounce house, bike give-a-way, dancing and swimming for area families. 544-9846. YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St.

Springfield Long Nine Game Apr 16, 1pm, Springfield’s vintage baseball team takes on the St. Louis Cyclones. springfieldlongnine.com. Center Park, Lake Park.