Illinois Answers The Call: Boys In Blue Nov 24-30, Dec 01-07, 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.

Meet a Boy in Blue Nov 24-26, 11am, 1pm and 3pm, Through Nov. living history presenter union soldier. New themes each Sat. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-7960.

AUDITIONS

Open Auditions for True West Dec 01-02, 7-10pm, cold readings for script. Visual and Performing Arts Building (VPA 170). 206-8307. University of Illinois at Springfield.

HEALTH

Alcoholics Anonymous Nov 24-30, Dec 01-07, Meetings daily. For times, locations visit aaspringfield.org. 24hour answering service 525- 5795, 1-866-525-5795. Various locations.

Cancer Patient Weight Maintenance Dec 07, 12-1pm, Free. Register by calling 545-0798 or www.siumed.edu/cancer. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-3837.

Cancer Support Groups Nov 24, 28-30, Dec 01, 05-07, 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.

DBSA Central Illinois Nov 29, Dec 06, 6:30-8:30pm, Tuesdays. For those affected by mood disorder, friends/family. Fellowship Hall, lower level. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 414-7368.

GROW Mental Health Support Group Nov 24, 28, Dec 01, 05, 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 Nov 24, Dec 01, 6:30pm, Thursdays, 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. Anonymous, free, confidential, open to all. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 217-622- 7953.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health Nov 24, Dec 01, 3-5pm, Free weekly 12-step for those with mental health, emotional or coping issues, addictions. Anonymous, confidential. 622- 7953. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St.

HIV/Aids Testing Nov 24-25, 28-30, Dec 01-02, 05-07, 9am-4pm Mon-Fri, Testing throughout the week. 670-2259. Springfield Community Federation, #52 Brandon Drive.

Newly-Diagnosed Cancer Patients Dec 01, 11am-1pm, Free class open to patients and their families, regardless of where they are being treated. Register, 545-0798. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-0798.

Personal Assistant Employees Group Nov 29, 3-4:30pm, For those who employ Personal Assistant for everyday living. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217- 523-2587 v/tty.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Art of Intentional Blessing Dec 03, 10am-2:30pm, Bring brown bag lunch for unique Advent Day of Prayer to give blessings of peace to world. Register by Nov. 29. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 217.787.6927.

Greater Springfield Interfaith Association Dec 06, 11:45am-1:30pm, Brown bag lunch meeting. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

Service of Remembrance Dec 04, 10am, Join Unity during this special service as they take time to remember loved ones who have died. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 523- 5897.

Silent Meditation Group Nov 25, Dec 02, 5:30pm, Every Friday, meditation focusing on the light and sound of God within. Randy Roller facilitates. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.

Thanksgiving Day Service Nov 24, 10:30am, Hour-long service with Bible lesson, hymns of thanksgiving and gratitude expressions. Child care provided. 522-5969. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 601 S. Second St.

The Truth Beyond the Blackboard Nov 27, 10:30am, Rev. Tom Burdett shares his insights. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

Unitarian Universalist Pilgrimages Dec 04, 10:30am, To where might a UU pilgrim travel and what might we learn from the journey itself and the destination?, Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

SPORTS & FITNESS

November Critical Mass Nov 25, 5:30pm, Casual ride to promote bicyclists’ right to road. Helmets recommended. Join group at Brewhaus after. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams.

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