Lincoln Sculpture Unvieling Oct 09, 2pm, Carl Volkmann, Lincoln in Sculpture author, keynote speaker. Original sculptor John R. Frank’s greatgrandchildren unveil. Light reception will follow. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 217-391- 3221. Mahatma Gandhi Exhibit Opening Reception Oct 08, 6pm, Indian cuisine buffet and Rajmohan Gandhi talks and sign copies of his books. $25, register at 558-8934. (Exhibit on display through Nov. 10 with admission.) Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764.
Signature Chef’s Auction Oct 06, 6pm, One-hour food culinary sampling party and silent auction, followed by official auction. $75. 787- 5154. President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams, 217-544-8800.
Vigil for Peace Oct 08, 15, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.
Walk in the Park for Epilepsy Oct 15, 9-11am, Music, food, prizes. 726-1839. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur.
Youth Charity Horse Show Oct 07-09, 8am-10pm, Fun-filled weekend of competitive showmanship and comradery. Free and open to public. Coliseum. youthcharityhorseshow.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Food
IL Products Farmers Market Oct 06, 13, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 20, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Oct 08, 12, 15, 19, 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.
Politics
Drinking Liberally Oct 06, 13, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
World Affairs Council of Central Illinois Oct 18, 7:30pm, Mona Eltahawy, journalist, columnist and analyst who frequently appears on national news programs, discusses the Arab Spring. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217- 206-6245.
History
Historical Tour of Calvary Cemetery Oct 16, 1-3pm, One-mile walk where actors dressed in period costumes give an account of life of person buried there. Tours leave every 15 minutes. Calvary Cemetery, 2001 N. First St, 523-3726.
Illinois Answers The Call: Boys In Blue Oct 06-19, 9am-5pm, Through Dec. 30 daily, temporary exhibit illustrates Illinois’ early, initial response to Civil War. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 558-8844.
Health
ALIVE! Mental Health Fair and Exhibit Oct 19, 10am-2pm, Educate yourself on mental health topics and speak with individuals in the field. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2241.
Alcoholics Anonymous Oct 06-19, 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 Oct 13, 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.
Cancer Support Groups Oct 06, 10-13, 17-19, Various times, Lung Cancer, second Tue 10am; Women Around You, fourth Wed 5:30pm; Survivors Brown Bag Lunch, Mon noon; Caregivers Support Group, Tue 11am; Parents of Children w/ Cancer, Wed 3:30pm; Cancer Support Group Thu 3pm. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter.
Community Health Care Forum Oct 15, 10:30am-12:30pm, Register online at cbhconline.org. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 352-5600.
DBSA Central Illinois Oct 11, 18, 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 Oct 13, 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.
Exercise Classes for Cancer Patients Oct 07, 12:15-12:45pm, Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217- 545-3837.
GROW Mental Health Support Group Oct 06, 10, 13, 17, 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 Oct 06, 13, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, 12step program for anyone with mental health issues, emotional problems, difficulties coping or addictions. Anonymous,free, confidential and open to all. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 217- 622-7953.