ingliberally.org. Edgar’s Coffee House, 2001 Wabash Ave.

Drinking Liberally Feb 02, 09, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives.

[email protected] . Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.

HISTORY A Moment in Black History Feb 15, 12-1pm, Richard Bowen Jr. retired LLCC department chair of Business and Public Service, highlights history of local World War II soldier Emmitt Robinson and his Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. Robert H. Stephens Room, Menard Hall. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday Feb 11, 10am-4pm, Period music, tours, Brian ‘Fox’ Ellis speaking at 10:30, 11:30, 1 and 2:30 p.m. Abraham Lincoln Scavenger Hunt. www.abe66.com. Postville Courthouse State Historic Site, 914 Fifth St, Lincoln, 217- 732-8930.

African-American Cinema Series Feb 4, 2pm, Hallelujah! (1929) MGM musical. Seating limited, free. Reservations required. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St., 524-0901.

Boys in Blue Exhibit Feb 02-03, 06-10, 13-15, 9am- 5pm Mon-Fri, New images and artifacts, including original Civil War battle flag. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.

Celebrate Lincoln’s B-Day Feb 11, 10am-3pm, Children’s activities all day. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Bob Church presents Lincoln the Surveyor. National Museum of Surveying, Inc. 521 E. Washington, 217-523-3130.

History in the Making Feb 08, 12-1pm, Jonathan Taylor Jr. director of operations, Springfield Express semi-pro basketball team. Robert H. Stephens Room, Menard Hall. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Lincoln Birthday Activities Feb 11-12, Live Civil War period music on Lincoln’s Birthday weekend, children’s crafts Presidents’ Day weekend. Museum admission required. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.

Lincoln Lecture Feb 10, 9:30am, ‘Lincoln and Grant as Partners in War Strategy,” Tim Good, Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site superintendent and author. Free. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Lincoln Pilgrimages Feb 11-12, 2:30pm Sat, 10:30am Sun, Public invited to honor Abe. Saturday, Veterans of Foreign Wars service. Sunday, American Legion Post 32 National Pilgrimage service. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave.

Looking for Lincoln Lectures Feb 12, 8:30am, How Clinton, Jacksonville and Decatur, Illinois contributed to Civil War. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 217-391-3221.

Meet a Boy in Blue: Fort Donelson Feb 11, 11am, 1pm and 3pm, Saturdays, living history presenter union soldier. New themes each Sat. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-7960.

Paul Mickey Science Series Feb 08, 7pm, Timothy Townsend, Lincoln Home Historian, ‘Known by me to be a freeman of colour: Telling the Jameson Jenkins Story. Free. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.

Think Fast Trivia Game Show Feb 6, 11am-1pm, Part of African-American History month. Prizes. Lincoln Land Community College.

AUDITIONS

Theatre in the Park Auditions Feb 04, 9am-3pm, For 2012 summer season. Roles for all. See website for details. 241- 3241. Western Oaks Baptist Church, 5345 Old Jacksonville Rd, 698-8622.

HEALTH

Connection Support Group Feb 15, 7-8:30pm, Third Wednesday. National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group for persons who have a mental illness only. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.

DBSA Central Illinois Feb 09, 7:30-8:30pm, Second and fourth Thursdays, support group for anyone affected by depression or bipolar disorder and family and friends. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St, 414-7368.

DBSA Central Illinois Feb 07, 14, 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 in Illinois Mental Health Feb 02, 09, 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.

NAMI Classes Feb 11, 12:30pm, Free 12-week course for family and friends of persons with mental illness covering treatment and coping.

Register, 415-9616. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

NAMI Support Group Feb 15, 7-8:30pm, Third Wednesday, National Alliance on Mental Illness support group for family, friends and persons with mental illness. First Christian

Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891- 5570.

Reiki for Cancer Patients Feb 06, 13, By Appointment , Open to all cancer patients regardless of where they are treated. Register phone. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-5408.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Snowmobilers Club Feb 15, 7:30pm, Central Illinois Ditch Riders, of Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs meets third Wednesday of each month. 364-5900. Bunkers, 220 Old Route 36, Illiopolis.

Springfield Junior Blues Game Feb 10-11, 7pm Fri-Sat, Springfield Jr. Blues take on Topeka Friday and Saturday. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St.

Springfield Youth Football League Registration Feb 04, 10am-3pm, Kindergarten through eighthgrade students, $85. Spring 7on7 Flag Football League, $70. Bring birth certificate. Green Hyundai West (White Oaks Mall), W. Wabash, 494-4134.

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