THE CALENDAR

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Race Unity Art/Poetry Contest Apr 21-22, 25-29, May 02-04, Deadline June 2, grades 3-5, middle and high school. Drop at Boys and Girls Club or Lincoln Library. raceunityrally.org. 553- 5978.

Royal Spring Awakening Apr 30, 5pm, Cocktail party, silent auction, Maypole dance by Springfield Ballet Company, music by Thistle and Thyme. Reservations $50 by Apr 25. iles-house.blogspot.com. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St, 217-492- 5929.

St. Jude Kentucky Derby Party Apr 30, 7pm, Hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions and other Kentucky Derbythemed traditions. 800-713-8223. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Dr, 546-4431.

Table Setting Luncheon Apr 29-30, 10am-3pm Fri, 10am-2pm Sat, Luncheon (served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. craft exhibit and bake sale. $8. Benefits charity. Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club, 2626 S. Pasfield St.

Vigil for Peace Apr 23, 30, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.

Volunteer Opportunities Fair Apr 26, 5-7pm, Network with non-profits. Sponsored by Young Springfield Professionals Network and Young Philanthropists and Leadership Springfield. Free, registration recommended, ypspringfield.org or 525-1173. INB Conference Center.

Volunteer Work Day Apr 23, 9am-12pm, Volunteer clean-up work day at the zoo. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-753- 6217.

POLITICS

Drinking Liberally Apr 21, 28, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. springfieldil@drinkingliberally.org. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.

World Affairs Council of Central Illinois May 04, 7:30pm, Sumit Ganguly, “India’s Democracy.” Free and open to public. 529-9330 or 747-9306. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6605.

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.

Education Day Signup Apr 21-28, Families and groups encouraged to register for June 10 Civil War Medical Encampment at Old State Capitol State. 785-7960.

Free Days at Lincoln Home Apr 21-24, Parking fees waived to celebrate National Park Week. Free home tours always available. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.

Illinois Answers The Call: Boys In Blue Apr 21-30, May 01-04, 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.

Mourning Days at the Elijah Iles House Apr 21-30, May 01-04, Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St.

Susan Lawrence Dana May 01, 2pm, Dana-Thomas House Foundation invites public to free presentations by Roberta Volkmann on Susan and Amy Zepp on Dana’s styles of dress. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 217-558-8844.

The Conspirator Exhibit Apr 21-30, May 01-04, 9am-5pm daily, Props from the new historical film directed by Robert Redford. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-558-8844.

AUDITIONS

Springfield Youth Performance Group Apr 30, 12pm registration, 1-2pm auditio, Dance and vocal auditions for kids 7-17 enrolled in any dance studio for upcoming Summer Showcase production. sypg.org. 494-8059. Springfield Dance, 5531 International Parkway.

HEALTH

Alcoholics Anonymous Apr 21-30, May 01-04, Meetings daily. For times and locations visit aaspringfield.org. 24-hour answering service 525-5795, 1-866-525-5795. Various locations.

Becoming Empowered and Successful Teens and Parent Transition Support Group Apr 27, 6:30-7:30pm, Mr. Darrin Burnett, executive director, Special Olympics, discusses summer events and activities. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217 523-2587 v/tty.

Cancer Support Groups Apr 21, 25-28, May 02-04, 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.

CarFit Apr 28, 10am-1pm, Driving safety and adjusting your car for you. Must be 55 or older and own car. Appointment required, 331-5426. Koke Mill Medical Center, 3132 Old Jacksonville Rd, 331- 5426.

GROW Mental Health Support Group Apr 21, 25, 28, May 02, 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 Apr 21, 28, 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 Apr 21-22, 25-29, May 02-04, 9am- 4pm Mon-Fri, Testing throughout the week. 670-2259. Springfield Community Federation, #52 Brandon Drive.

Me 1st Women’s Health Event May 04, 5:30pm, Exhibits, keynote speaker Kemia Sarraf, MD, and presentations. Refreshments. Free. Springfield Clinic - West Building, 1025 S. Sixth St, 217-528-7541.

Women’s Health Fair Apr 28, 6-8pm, Info, speakers, vendors, The Saint’s Flight Helicopter. 632-2984. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

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.

Silent Meditation Group Apr 22, 29, 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.

When Christianity was a Movement, not a Church Apr 24, 10:30am, Rev. Martin Woulfe explores changing nature of religious movement that eventually became Christianity. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Bike and Hike Days Apr 24, May 01, 8am-5pm, Every Sunday through September, bike, hike, walk or run the 1.2 mile loop closed to vehicles. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur.

Fitness in the Park Apr 21, 26, 28, May 03, 6- 7pm Tuedays and Thursdays, Walking program. Hosted by Andy Dickerson, CPT and Springfield Park District. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 414-7015.

Springfield Celts Rugby Apr 30, 1pm, Springfield Celts take on Franklin City, MO. celtsrugby.com. Kennedy Park, 3101 J David Jones Parkway, 217-544-1751.

Springfield Long Nine Game Apr 30, 1pm, Vintage baseball team takes on St. Louis Perfectos and Brownstockings. Center Park, Lake Park.

Springfield Start! Heart Walk Apr 30, 8am registration, American Heart Association. Register springfieldilheartwalk.org. 698-3838, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St.

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