Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Aug 08, 11:45am, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Neighborhood Association Meeting Jul 28, 7-9pm, Quarterly meeting and ice cream social. RSVP by 7-26. Neighborhood Police Officers attending. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue, 787-6823.
Q.U.I.L.T.S. Aug 08, 7pm, Second Monday of each month area quilt guild meets. All skill levelsnwelcome. springfieldquilts.com. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St, 217-546-7646.
Women Entrepreneurs - Central Illinois Aug 10, 5:30-7:30pm, Summer social. $30 walk-ins. Register by Aug. 5. 725-8500. [email protected]. Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Road, 217-529-5418.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions Jul 30, 11am-2pm, Dogs and cats at Green Hyundai West in White Oaks Mall and Advanced Auto Parts, 2625 South MacArthur.
Breastfeeding Walk Aug 06, 8:15-10am register, 10:30 walk, Free kid bike helmets (while they last), door prize, free reusable BAG to first 100. Free book and refreshments. 862-040. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-753-6217.
Chicago Marathon Fundraising Party Jul 30, 4pm, Music, food, raffle, 50/50 to benefit Organization for Autism Research. JW’s Lounge, 2266 S. Sixth St, 836-7469.
DAR Ice Cream Social Aug 04, Delicious desserts and big band entertainment. 243- 2001. Governor Duncan Mansion, 4 Duncan Pl, Jacksonville, 245-2626.
First Fridays Downtown Aug 05, 5-8pm, Stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. Every first Friday. 544- 1723. Downtown Springfield.
Free Clothing Give-Away Aug 05, 5-7pm Fri, 9am Sat, Free clothing, books and accessories. No businesses looking to resell. Concordia Lutheran Church, 2300 Wilshire Rd, 217- 529-3307.
Morgan Horse Demonstration Jul 30, 10am-4pm, Mississippi Valley Morgan Horse Club daylong exhibit and demonstrations at 10:30 a.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.
Organizations Sought for Foot in the Door Fair Sept. 1 fair to recruit students for part-time jobs, internships, volunteer positions. Apply by Aug. 25 to 206-6500 or [email protected] . University of Illinois at Springfield.
Peter Sellars Jul 28, 7pm Wed, 9am Thu, Renowned artist, opera and theatre director, activist and professor, Peter Sellars, speaks at Dominican Institute for the Arts meeting. Public invited. $10 (Wed.), $20 (Thursday) suggested donation. 787-0481. Sacred Heart Convent, 1237 W. Monroe Street.
River Country Quilt Show Jul 29-30, 10am-5pm, Quilt displays, demonstrations and vendor booths. Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville.
Senior Recycling Bin Installations Jul 29, Sangamon County-area seniors, register now to get free wheels and a tow rope on your recycling bin. Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St, 528- 4035.
Special Olympics Free Lunch Jul 29, 11am-2pm, Free pork sandwich, side dish, bread, beverage with any donation collected by local law enforcement officers. Texas Roadhouse, 2540 W. Iles Ave, 217-698-5700.
Vigil for Peace Jul 30, Aug 06, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.
FOOD IL Products Farmers Market Jul 28, Aug 04, 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 Jul 30, Aug 03, 06, 10, 8am- 12:30pm Wed and Sat, Through Oct 29. Chef demos, artisans and entertainment on Saturdays. Skibbereen July 30, 10am- 12pm. Adams between Fifth and Second. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Taylorville Farmers Market Jul 30, Aug 06, 9am-1pm, Aug. 6 Taste of and Aug. 27 Ag Day. Taylorville square, Taylorville.
POLITICS
Drinking Liberally Jul 28, Aug 04, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
HISTORY
Albanian Muslim Rescuers During the Holocaust Jul 31, Aug 03, 07, 10, 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 Aug 03, 10, 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 28-31, Aug 01-10, 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 Jul 28-31, Aug 01-10, 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.
Lincoln and Shakespeare Aug 03, 10, 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.
HEALTH
Alcoholics Anonymous Jul 28-31, Aug 01-10, Meetings daily. For times and locations visit aaspringfield.org. 24-hour answering service 525-5795, 1- 866-525-5795. Various locations.
DBSA Central Illinois Aug 02, 09, 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.
HIV/Aids Testing Jul 28-29, Aug 01-05, 08-10, 9am-4pm Mon-Fri, Testing throughout the week. 670-2259. Springfield Community Federation, #52 Brandon Drive.
Newly-Diagnosed Cancer Patients Class Jul 28, 11am-1pm, Simmons Cancer Institute free program, includes lunch. Registration required 545-0798 [email protected]. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-3837.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
Gospel Music Jubilee Jul 30, 12-8pm, Bring a lawn chair and listen to music all day. In case of rain, will be held in fellowship hall. Living Faith Baptist Church, 7575 West Outer Road, Sherman.