THE CALENDAR

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Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 07-08, 10-10:30am and 2- 2:30pm, “Backyard Safari: Dinosaurs.” Recommended for ages 3-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.

Registration Celebration May 31, 11am, JHS Madrigal Singers comes to summer reading program. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.

Storytime Jun 01, 08, 11am, Join in every Wednesday for a fun filled storytime and craft for ages pre-k to 1st grade. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.

Summer Reading Kick off Party Jun 03, 6:30pm, Kick off Summer Reading with Dave Rudolf. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Science

Evening Science Series Lecture Jun 08, 7-8:30pm, “Social Networks and Social Lives: An Examination of Free African- American Pioneers in Illinois.”, Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.

Nature

Wednesday Morning Pickup Party Jun 01, 08, 9-10am, Weather permitting every Wednesday, help clear trash. Garbage bags and long handled pickers provided. Bring gloves. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave.

Lectures & Meetings

Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast May 27, 7:30am reception, 8am program, The Honorable John Cullerton, President, Illinois Senate. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523- 2787.

Springfield Area Plastic Model Club Jun 08, 6-8pm, Planes trains, autos, and figures, modellers of all subjects welcome. Hobby Lobby, 1987 Wabash Ave, 726- 9782.

Women Entrepreneurs - Central Illinois Jun 08, 5:30-7:30pm, Sharon Whalen, Capital Area Independent Business Alliance, ‘I BUY SPI, The Importance of Buying Locally.’ $30 walk-ins. Register by Jun 3. 725-8500. [email protected]. Hilton Garden Inn, 3100 S. Dirksen Parkway.

Bulletin Board

Craft and Vendor Fair Jun 04, 8am-2pm, 50 booths in one location featuring local businesses and the Springfield Figure Skating Club. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 652-5226.

Farmers Market Vendors Sought 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].

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.

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.

Summer Antiques Sale May 27-29, 9am-5pm, Fine antiques, estate jewelry, artwork and other collectibles with Ed Walker Fine Art & Antiques. 217-424-6228. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.

Vigil for Peace May 28, Jun 04, 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 26, Jun 02, 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 28, Jun 01, 04, 08, 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. Downtown Springfield.

Politics

Drinking Liberally May 26, Jun 02, 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

Fireside Chats Jun 08, 7:30pm, Book, Deep Creek, authors Dana Hand (Will Howarth and Anne Matthews) discuss history and fiction. 492-5929. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St, 217-492-5929.

Illinois Answers The Call: Boys In Blue May 26-31, Jun 01-08, 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.

Lincoln and Douglas May 28, 3pm, Tim Connors portrays Stephen Douglas and George Guss portrays Lincoln in this free program. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.

Auditions

Mature Mob Auditions Jun 04, 10am, Singers, dancers, musicians and stage crew needed for Oct. 27- 30 performance. Age 50 and over. 891- 5565. Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St.

Health

Alzheimer’s Disease Educational Program Jun 02, 6-7:30pm, Ron Zec, Ph.D. associate professor of psychiatry and neurology, offers hints to decrease the risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St, 217-545-7181 Weekdays.

HIV/Aids Testing May 26-27, 30-31, Jun 01-03, 06-08, 9am-4pm Mon-Fri, Testing throughout the week. 670-2259. Springfield Community Federation, #52 Brandon Drive.

Memorial Regional Burn Center 5K Run/Walk Jun 04, 8am, Register online at MemorialBurnCenter.com. $25. 788- 3330, Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur.

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

Sports & Fitness

5K Run/Walk for Orphans Jun 04, 8-11am, Fundraiser run/walk to help with adoptions and orphanages. inhishandsorphans.org. Rochester Community Park, Rochester, 217-361- 6006.

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 26, 31, Jun 02, 07, 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.

Illinois Walk for Children Jun 04, 10am-12pm, One-mile walk and family-friendly carnival with guest marvel comic Spider-man. In prevention of child abuse. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 217-522-1129.

Justin Allgaier Public Appearance Jun 02, 3-8pm, Get your picture with and autograph from Nascar champ. See #31 BRANDT Chevrolet race car. Food. Free, donations for Foodbank requested. Brandt Consolidated, 2935 S. Koke Mill Rd, 547-5800.

LPGA State Farm Classic Jun 06-08, Springfield is proud to host the LPGA, with attendance of golf fans from around the world and the biggest names in the game of golf. lpgastatefarmclassic.com. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Dr.

Springfield Sliders Games Jun 03-05, 6:35pm, Sliders take on Hannibal Cavemen on Friday and Saturday, and the Quincy Gems on Sunday. Robin Roberts Stadium, Lanphier Park, N. Grand Ave and Michigan Ave.

Ultimate Frisbee Pickup Game May 26, 29, Jun 02, 05, 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.