THE CALENDAR

FOOD

Illinois Products Farmers Market Jun 02, 09, 4-7pm, Every Thursday 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 Jun 04, 08, 11, 15, 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. Taylorville Farmers Market Jun 04, 11, 9am-1pm, Fresh, locally-grown produce. June 18 Dog Daze; July 9 Whistlin’ Dixie; July 23 Healthy Living, Jazz; Aug. 6 Taste of; Aug. 27 Ag Day. Taylorville square, Taylorville.

HISTORY

Civil War Medical Encampment Jun 10-12, 9am-4pm, Practice of medicine during the Civil War. Free. 785-7960. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza. 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. History of Bridal Fashions Tea Jun 11, 2pm, Sit down tea with program on wedding dresses from 1830s-1920s. Reservations by June 7. $15 by calling 217-524-0901. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.

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.

SPORTS & FITNESS

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 06-12, 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.