Get in the LOOP Dec 08-10, 13-17, 20-21, 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 08-21, 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.
Lunch and Learn Series Dec 08, 11:30am-1:30pm, ‘Landscapes of Memory: Civil War as Illinois History,’ with historians Robert Girardi and Carl Volkmann. $20. Reservations, 206-7395. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206- 6073.
Meet a Boy in Blue Dec 10, 17, 11am, 1pm and 3pm, Saturdays, living history presenter union soldier. New themes each Sat. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-7960.
AUDITIONS
Heritage Auditions Dec 17, 10am-12pm, Mid February play about women who influenced the life and soul of Lincoln. Prepared 30second song and cold script reading. kari@ampka.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
HEALTH
Alcoholics Anonymous Dec 08-21, 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.
Connection Support Group Dec 21, 7-8:30pm, Third Wednesday. National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group for persons who have a mental illness only. FirstMChristian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.
DBSA Central Illinois Dec 13, 20, 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 08, 12, 15, 19, 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 08, 15, 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.
