Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Aug 15, 6pm, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Oaks Neighborhood Association Meeting Aug 18, 6:45pm, Business meeting followed by Mayor Mike Houston. 793-0503. LRS Education Services, 2451 W. Monroe Street.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions Aug 13-14, 17, 11am-2pm, Saturday at Springfield Ace Hardware. Dogs at Conversation World 1-4 p.m. Sunday 12-3pm at Gizzy Lu in mall. Wednesday dogs at Conversation World 1-4 p.m.
Adopt-A-Pet Adoptions Aug 13, 12-3:30pm, Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217- 698-3091.
Bark For Life Aug 20, 9:30am-12pm, Local American Cancer Society honors service/therapy dogs. Demos, gifts, competitions. barkforlifesangamon.com. Stuart Park, Winch Lane (north of Jefferson), 523-4503, press 3.
Christian Women’s Connection Brunch Aug 17, 9:30-11:15am, What Your Future Holds and What You Can Do To Change It.” $12. Reservations by Aug. 12, 546- 8773. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.
Local Flavors Social Aug 15, 5:30-7:30pm, Appetizers featuring local food, photography show, prizes, cash bar, live music. $20, $15 in advance. 528-1563. ilstewards.org. Caitie Girls Restaurant & Lounge, 400 E. Jefferson St, 217-528-1294.
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.
Springfield Area Newcomers Club Sign-Up Luncheon Aug 16, 11:30am, Welcoming women (men are always welcome). Register at 553-4381 by August 8. springfieldnewcomers.com. Secret Recipes Reception Center, 3086 Normandy Rd.
U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team Aug 13, 11am, Free performance of precision close-order drill. Chance to meet guardsmen who participate in joint military colors ceremonies requested by White House and Pentagon. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-523- 7230.
Vigil for Peace Aug 13, 20, 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 Aug 11, 18, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 20, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion (Aug 11, 18 Fit Club parking lot, 2701 Sangamon Ave). 785- 4873.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Aug 13, 17, 20, 24, 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.
Taylorville Farmers Market Aug 13, 20, 9am-1pm, Aug. 27 Ag Day. Taylorville square, Taylorville.
POLITICS
Drinking Liberally Aug 11, 18, 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 Aug 14, 17, 21, 24, 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.
First Bull Run Presentation Aug 18, 7-9pm, Dr. Mark DePue gives presentation on ebb and flow of battle in Union Theater. Free. Reservations required, 558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
History Comes Alive Aug 11, 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 Aug 11-24, 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
Alcoholics Anonymous Aug 11-24, Meetings daily. For times and locations visit aaspringfield.org. 24-hour answering service 525-5795, 1- 866-525-5795. Various locations.
Alzheimer’s Support Group Aug 11, 6pm, Second Thursday each month 6 p.m. at Hope Church. Alzheimer’s Association staff 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave.
DBSA Central Illinois Aug 16, 23, 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.
DBSA Central Illinois Aug 11, 6:30-8:30pm, Every second Thursday for anyone affected by depression or bipolar disorder, including friends and family. Room B149. Free. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St, 414-7368.
Free Meditation Series Aug 24, 11:30am-1:30pm, Free three-week series for cancer patients, their families and caregivers led by David Cain, Primordial Sound Meditation instructor certified by Deepak Chopra. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217- 545-0798.
GROW Mental Health Support Group Aug 11, 15, 18, 22, 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 Aug 11, 18, 3-5pm, Free weekly 12-step for those with mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. 622-7953. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St.
NAMI Mental Health Support Group Aug 17, 7-9pm, Third Wednesday of each month, for family, friends and persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891- 5570.
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