THE CALENDAR
History
Albanian Muslim Rescuers During the Holocaust Jul 03, 06, 10, 13, 12-1:30pm Wed, 1:30-3pm Sun, On exhibit through August, 30 black and white photographs by American photographer Norman Gershman. 525-1360 x2. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1008 S. Fourth St.
Amanda Foreman Book Discussion & Signing Jul 11, 7-8:30pm, Acclaimed historian and NY Times bestseller. Newest book “A World on Fire: Britain’s Crucial Role in the American Civil War.” Free. Reservations required, 558- 8934, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Civil War Tea Jul 09, 2-3:30pm, Lives of Springfield’s Civil War-era ladies explored over delicious tea and treats. $25. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.
History Comes Alive Jun 30, Jul 01-13, Daily programs including Lincoln Troubadours singing Wed-Sat, Lincoln Parade to Old State Capitol on Saturdays and more. nps.gov/liho\n\n, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.
Illinois Answers The Call: Boys In Blue Jun 30, Jul 01-13, 9am-5pm, Through Labor Day, temporary exhibit illustrates Illinois’ early, initial response to Civil War. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 558-8844.
Health DBSA Central Illinois Jul 05, 12, 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.
Eat Out? Eat Right! Jul 06, 12-1pm, Nutrition program for cancer patients, regardless of where they receive treatment, and to public. Register 545-0798 or siumed.edu/cancer. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-0798.
Faith & Philosophy
Baha’i Devotional Gathering Jul 03, 12pm, In honor of Independence Day, public is invited to devotional program and light lunch. No donations sought or accepted. Springfield Illinois Bah·’Ì Center, 1131 S. Eighth St, 544-9595.
Civil War Era Music and Song Jul 03, 10:30am, Civil War period in this country through perspective of concurrent popular music, recitations and songs. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
