Education Rally Aug 27, 4-6pm, Faith Coalition for the Common Good presents Dr. John Jackson, school supplies, refreshments, educational booths. RSVP 544-2297. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St, 753-4379.
Fighting For Survival Wrestling Sep 02, 6-9:30pm, Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
First Fridays Downtown Sep 02, 5-8pm, Stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. Every first Friday. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Foot in the Door Fair Sep 01, 11am-2pm, Free student recruitment event for parttime jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206- 6600.
Ice Cream Social Sep 04, 10am-3pm, Family fun on 1800s historic farm at southern edge of town, Route 29. Educational speakers, music, vendors, displays, food, bake sale, children’s activities. Bring lawn chairs. 217-968- 5808, Greenview.
Jubilee Regional Championship Morgan Horse Show Aug 31, Sep 01-03, 8am-12am, Free four-day horse show at the Coliseum. 781-760-1270. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Luau at the Lake Sep 03, 3:30pm food, 6pm music, Authentic Hawaiian BBQ with Hawaiian chicken, macaroni salad, sticky rice, sweet roll and pineapples. Brooke Thomas and Blue Suns play at 6 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4179, 141 N. Lakewood Dr, Chatham, 483- 3013.
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.
Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers Show Sep 03-04, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Carvers from across the country exhibit. $2, 12 and under free. Illinois Building. 546-8792. svwoodcarvers.org. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Senior Recycling Bin Installations Aug 26, 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.
Vigil for Peace Aug 27, Sep 03, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are wel-come. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.