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Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Jun 13, 11:45am, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.

Q.U.I.L.T.S. Jun 13, 7pm, Second Monday of each month area quilt guild meets. All skill levels welcome. springfieldquilts.com. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St, 217-546-7646.

Speakers Series: Marketing, Ethics and You Jun 15, 7pm, Interactive discussion led by Jorge Villegas, UIS Business professor. 206-6245. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6605.

Springfield Area Newcomers Club Jun 10, 6pm, New to town? Social hour outside of gate. Bring own dinner and beverage. 8 p.m. show, Big River, admission $7- $13.50. Rain cancels. springfieldnewcomers.com. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr, 793-MUNI.

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Athens Library Ice Cream Social Jun 12, 2-4pm, Ice cream and toppings, homemade cakes, entertainment, free horse drawn trolley rides, children’s activities. Bring your lawn chair. Athens Municipal Library, 410 E. Hargrave, Athens, 217-636- 8047.

Deployment Party Jun 12, 1pm-1am, Party and dinner for 1644 Transportation Company. (Jun 13, 5-7:30pm, Party and dinner for WWII Veterans Honor Flight to DC.) VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.

Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 14-18, 11am and 6:30pm, One of the premier horse shows in the U.S. Free. Coliseum. midwestcharity.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

RSVP Volunteer Recruitment Fair Jun 14, 9:30-11:30am, Representatives from many local organizations in attendance. Age 55 and older invited. 528-4035. Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St.

Vigil for Peace Jun 11, 18, 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 Jun 09, 16, 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 Jun 11, 15, 18, 22, 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 11, 18, 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.

Politics

Drinking Liberally Jun 09, 16, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.

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.

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.

Health

Alcoholics Anonymous Jun 09-22, Meetings daily. For times and locations visit aaspringfield.org. 24-hour answering service 525-5795, 1-866-525-5795. Various locations.

Dentistry from the Heart Jun 17, 7:30am, Dr. VanderMolen, Advanced Dental Care of Springfield, offers free cleaning, extraction or filling to those over 18. First come, first served. No appointments. 546- 3333. Advanced Dental Care of Springfield, 4701 W. Wabash Avenue.

HIV/Aids Testing Jun 09-10, 13-17, 20-22, 9am- 4pm Mon-Fri, Testing throughout the week. 670-2259. Springfield Community Federation, #52 Brandon Drive.

Menard County Health and Safety Fair Jun 11, 9am-2pm, Free screenings for adults, games for children, Emergency Response vehicles to tour chair seat inspection and more. Menard County Fairgrounds, 18450 Fairgrounds, Petersburg, 632- 2984.

Faith & Philosophy

Fiesta & Ice Cream Social Jun 12, 1:30-4pm, Foods of Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico and Venezuela prepared by St. Katharine Drexel Parish Latino members. Cake, ice cream, music and dancing. St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 722 S. 12th St, 217-523-5963.

Gospel Sing Jun 11, 5-8pm, Featuring Mark and Pam Fischer. Open mic from 6-7 p.m. Refreshments from 5-6 p.m. 522-8618. Kumler United Methodist Church, 600 N. Fifth St.

Sports & Fitness

LPGA State Farm Classic Jun 09-12, 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.

More events, more details in our online calendar at illinoistimes.com. Searchable by date, venue, genre, name and more.

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