Farmers Market Vendors Sought May 19-20, 23-27, 30, Pleasant Plains Historical Society considering market on Tuesdays from mid June through Aug. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fresh produce, sold per piece, no vendor charge. [email protected].

Gay Pride Festival May 22, 12-6pm, Springfield PRIDE and Phoenix Center host entertainment, dancing, vendors, food and drink for all ages, and children’s area. Kicks off with Pooch Parade. Capitol Ave, between Fifth and Sixth streets. 528-5253.

Illini Bird Fanciers Club Bird Fair/Sale May 22, 10am-4pm, Breeders with varieties of pet caged birds. Also, cages, seed and toys. $3, kids free with adult. IlliniBirdFanciers.com. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745- 3000.

Memorial Day Program May 30, 2pm, Speaker is Mr. Robert T. Morris, Office of Field Programs, National Cemetery Administration, Washington D.C. Camp Butler National Cemetery, 5063 Camp Butler Road, 492-4070.

Midwest Classic Paso Fino Horse Show May 21-22, 9am-6pm, Coliseum. 618- 667-9909. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

PechaKucha Night May 19, 7:20pm, Local creatives make six-minute, 40-second presentations (20 slides, 20 seconds each) on variety of creative topics. Doors open 6:20 p.m. $5. Reserve tickets at [email protected]. 789-2377. City Nights Theater, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

Race Unity Art/Poetry Contest Deadline June 2, grades 3-5, middle and high school. Drop at Boys and Girls Club or Lincoln Library. raceunityrally.org. 553-5978.

Vigil for Peace May 21, 28, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.

FOOD

Illinois Products Farmers Market May 19, 26, 4-7pm, Every Thursday from May 12 through Oct 20 (except during the IL State Fair), Fresh local food and entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Old Capitol Farmers Market May 21, 25, 28, Jun 01, 8am- 12:30pm, Through Oct 29, every Wednesday and Saturday features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations, artisan area and live entertainment on Saturdays. Adams St between Fifth and Second. 544-1723.

POLITICS

Drinking Liberally May 19, 26, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.

World Affairs Council of Central Illinois Jun 01, 7:30pm, Michael Klare, “Resource Wars.” UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217- 206-6605.

HISTORY

Illinois Answers The Call: Boys In Blue May 19-31, Jun 01, 9am-5pm, Through Labor Day, temporary exhibit illustrates Illinois’s early, initial response to Civil War. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 558-8844.

HEALTH

Alcoholics Anonymous May 19-31, Jun 01, Meetings daily. For times and locations visit aaspringfield.org. 24-hour answering service 525-5795, 1-866-525-5795. Various locations.

Cancer Support Groups May 19, 23-26, 30-31, Jun 01, 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.

GROW Mental Health Support Group May 19, 23, 26, 30, 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 May 19, 26, 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 May 19, 26, 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 May 19-20, 23-27, 30-31, Jun 01, 9am-4pm Mon-Fri, Testing throughout the week. 670-2259. Springfield Community Federation, #52 Brandon Drive.

Newly-Diagnosed Cancer Patients May 26, 11am-1pm, Free program. Lunch provided. Registration required. 545-0798 or [email protected]. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Court Madonna Meeting May 19, 6:30pm, May Crowning ceremony and formal reception of new members precedes business meeting. 522-2908. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217-793-1330.

Reviving Our Hearts May 21-22, 10am-2pm, Games, singing and praising the Lord in the streets with guest speaker Rev. Dennis Pearson from Tennessee. Sunday tent worship service. 522-4796. St. Paul AME Church, 1130 S. 16th.

Silent Meditation Group May 20, 27, 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.

What the Heck is up with Hell? May 22, 10:30am, What is being said about hell and by whom? Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Brian McMillen Memorial 5K Run/Walk May 28, 8am, LLCC Veterans Club. Register at llccveteransclub.org. Info, [email protected]. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Critical Mass May 27, 5:30pm, Last Friday of every month, group bicycle ride to promote cyclists’ right to the road. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams.

Fitness in the Park May 19, 24, 26, 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.

IMDA Springfield Mile Motorcycle Race May 27-29, 5pm Fri, 7pm Sat, 1pm Sun, Amateur TT Races on Friday and TT National Saturday in Multi-purpose arena. Springfield Mile National on Sunday in Grandstand commodity pavilion. 753-8866. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

New Balance Girls on the Run 5K May 21, 10am race; 8:45am pre-race festivities, Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-726-9808.

New Midwest Wrestling May 28, 7pm, doors open 6:30pm, Live pro wrestling. Lanphier High School, 1300 N. 11th St, 217-816-2112.

Ultimate Frisbee Pickup Game May 19, 22, 26, 29, 1:30pm Sun, 5:30pm Thu, Bring both white and dark shirt for making teams. Grant Middle School, 1800 W. Monroe St, 217-408-0091.

Vintage Go-Kart Races May 27-28, 10am-4pm, Track is only six miles east of Springfield. Free admission for spectators. midstatekartclub.com. 553- 3613. Mid-state Kart Club, 160 Kender Lane, Dawson.

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