Food
IL Products Farmers Market Jun 23, 30, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 20 (except during State Fair), fresh local food and entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Jun 25, 29, Jul 02, 06, 8am- 12:30pm Wed and Sat, Through Oct 29. Chef demos, artisans and entertainment on Saturdays. Adams between Fifth and Second. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Pork Meets Cork with Still Kick’n Jul 01, 6-10pm, Dinner and Illinois wines! Country music band Still Kick’n plays at 8 p.m. live under the stars at Union Square Park. $20. 558-8934. presidentlincoln.org. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Taylorville Farmers Market Jun 25, Jul 02, 9am-1pm, July 9 Whistlin’ Dixie; July 23 Healthy Living, Jazz; Aug. 6 Taste of; Aug. 27 Ag Day. Taylorville square, Taylorville.
Politics
Drinking Liberally
Jun 23, 30, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
History
Centennial Award Recognition Illinois profit and not-for-profit businesses operating continuously in Illinois since December 31, 1911 eligible. 525-2781. historyillinois.org.
History Comes Alive Jun 23-30, Jul 01-06, Daily programs including Lincoln Troubadours singing Wed-Sat, Lincoln Parade to Old State Capitol on Saturdays and more. nps.gov/liho, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.
Illinois Answers The Call: Boys In Blue Jun 23-30, Jul 01-06, 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 Jun 23-30, Jul 01-06, Meetings daily. For times and locations visit aaspringfield.org. 24-hour answering service 525-5795, 1-866-525-5795. DBSA Central Illinois Jun 28, Jul 05, 6:30-8:30pm, Every Tuesday. For anyone affected by a mood disorder, including friends/family. Fellowship Hall (lower level). First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 414-7368.
GROW Mental Health Support Group Jun 23, 27, 30, Jul 04, 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 Jun 23, 30, 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.
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