Civil War Era Knitting Workshops Dec 09-10, 9am-3pm, Join in to knit pair of mid-19th century soldier woolen socks. $20. Register at 525-1825. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

Get in the LOOP Dec 01-03, 06-10, 13-14, 10am-3pm Tue-Sat, NOAA’s Science on a Sphere, newest movie released by NASA. National Museum of Surveying, Inc. 521 E. Washington, 523- 3130.

Illinois Answers The Call: Boys In Blue Dec 01-14, 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.

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 Dec 01-14, Meetings daily. For times, locations visit aaspringfield.org. 24-hour answering service 525-5795, 1-866-525- 5795. Various locations.

Alzheimer’s Support Group Dec 08, 6pm, Second Thursdays. 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-272- 3900. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave.

Becoming Empowered and Successful Teens and Parent Transition Support Group Dec 14, 5:30-7pm, Holiday dinner. Please bring money for dinner. RSVP. Golden Corral, 1038 Le June Dr, 217-523-2587 v/tty.

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 Dec 01, 05-08, 12-14, 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 Dec 06, 13, 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.

DBSA Central Illinois Dec 08, 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.

GROW Mental Health Support

Group Dec 01, 05, 08, 12, 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 Dec 01, 08, 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 Dec 01, 08, 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 Dec 01-02, 05-09, 12-14, 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.

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 Dec 02, 09, 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.

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

Roller Derby Dec 04, 7pm, 6pm doors open, Lincoln Land Roller Derby League first local competition. Full contact women’s flat track roller derby. Skateland South, 1500 Recreation Dr, 361-5997.