POLITICS
Drinking Liberally Jul 14, 21, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives.
springfieldil@drinkingliberally.org. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
HISTORY
Albanian Muslim Rescuers During the Holocaust Jul 17, 20, 24, 27, 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.
Coffee or Tea with Mr. Lincoln Jul 20, 27, 12-1:30pm, Join Mr. Lincoln and Helen Edwards for tea, coffee and treats at Edwards Place every Wednesday through Aug. 10. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.
History Comes Alive Jul 14-27, 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.
Lincoln and Shakespeare Jul 20, 27, 5pm, Every Wednesday until August 10, theatrical program by Over the Moon Productions with scenes from Shakespeare’s plays alongside Lincoln’s words. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-7960.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
Fun and Fellowship Jul 16, 7pm, First Christian Church of Edmond, OK presents their student ministries with musical entitled “Life on the Edge.” Love offering. 528-3407. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St.
Springfield Gospel Fest /Back-To-School Bash
Jul 23, 12-6pm, Mt. Zion Apostolic Church Youth Department presents local and state-wide singing groups. Vendors, school supply giveaway. Free. 523-1325. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Springfield .
SPORTS & FITNESS
Rinehart 100-Target Archery Contest Jul 16-17, 7am registration Sat, Two-day event features 50 North American game targets, and 50 African game targets. www.buenavistafarms.net. Buena Vista Farms, 1630 Old Highway 67, Jacksonville.
Springfield Sliders Jul 15-16, 19-20, 6:35pm, Friday and Saturday Slider face Dekalb County. Quincy Gems- July 19. Hannibal Caveman-July 20. Robin Roberts Stadium, Lanphier Park, N. Grand Ave and Michigan Ave.
Ultimate Frisbee Pickup Game Jul 14, 17, 21, 24, 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.
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