Business: Clean Coal and the Battle for our Energy Future.” Carnegie Room. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.

Sleep Disturbances and Mood Disorders Feb 23, 6:30-7:30pm, Presentation on Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (national and local organizations). Room B149. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St, 414-7368.

Springfield Social Club Feb 29, 5:30-9pm, Collecting bottled water and granola bars for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Great Strides Walk. Boulevard Tap and Grill, 2413 S MacArthur Blvd.

UIS Lunch and Learn Feb 23, 11:30am-1:30pm, ‘Illinois - Indigenous, Exotic, and Beautiful.’ $20 lunch/program. Register at uiaa.org/uis.

206-7395. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Women’s Herstory Feb 29, 11:30am-1:30pm, Free luncheon with women of UIS featured. Registration required. uis.edu/diversitycenter. 206- 6333. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217- 206-6073.

Young Professionals Network Leap Year Party Feb 29, 5-7pm, New members welcome to sign up at event. ypspringfield.org. Frankie’s 49er, 518 Bruns Lane, 525-1173.

Bulletin Board Black History Month Event Feb 28, 7pm, Zarfia Robertson, founder of i.d.e.a.l. Magazine for urban young people with disabilities. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6073.

Chili Supper & Fun Fair Feb 25, 11am-3pm, Games, prizes and more. Dine-in, carry out and drive thru. Sandburg Elementary School, 2501

Wabash Avenue, 217-525-3264.

First Fridays Downtown Mar 02, 5-8pm, Every first Friday stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. 544- 1723. Downtown Springfield.

Habitat for Humanity Youthbuild Kickoff Feb 26, 2pm, A September Days of Compassion Event with Prairieland Compassion Network. 1916 S. Seventh St. Various locations.

IHOP Pancake Day Feb 28, 7am-10pm, Free short stack of pancakes in exchange for donation to Children’s Miracle Network. Also at 2600 Sunrise Dr. and Decatur locations. IHOP, 4001 Wabash, 544-6464 ext 45160.

Illinois Beef Expo Feb 23-26, 8am-5pm, Livestock Center. Admission on Sunday only, $3, kids 10 and under free. 787-4280. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Illinois Horse Fair Mar 02-04, 1-7pm Fri, 9am-7pm Sat, 9am-5pm , Vendors, breed and sport demos, stallion row and parade and more. Coliseum. Admission. 529-6503. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Illinois Products Expo Mar 03-04, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Over seventy Illinois companies providing free food samples and selling their products. Orr Building. $5, kids 10 and under free. 524- 3012. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Luau For Life Mar 03, 4pm, Wear your luau finest. Enjoy music, appetizers, a meal, games, contests and more. Relay For Life fundraiser. Jacksonville Knights of Columbus Hall, 320 East State, Jacksonville, 217-473-7481.

Make a Scene: Volunteer Open House Feb 26, 3-5pm, Look behind the curtain at how it’s all done. Learn how you can share your talents. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 528-9760.

Movers and Shakers Night Feb 23, 5-7pm, Fred Pulgia, Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director; Deb West, WNNS-FM.

Benefits GROW in Illinois. Bennigan’s, 700 E. Adams, 331- 5199.

Photo Tour of the Best of France Feb 27, 7pm, ‘Fourteen Days and Two Thousand Miles: A Photo Tour of the Best of France with Steve Rambach.’ Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753- 4900.

Rochester Library Book Sale Mar 02-04, 9am-4pm Sat, 1- 4pm Sun, Opens Friday with Friends members only 6-8 p.m. Friends can also win a Nook Touch 4 p.m. on Sun. March 4. Rochester Community Room, 1 Community Dr, Rochester, 217- 498-8454 .

SAHBA Home Expo Feb 24-26, 4-8pm Fri, 9am-7pm Sat, 10am-3pm, Latest technologies and innovations from local businesses. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 217-698-4941.

Spring Fling Craft Fair Feb 25, 9am-3pm, 50 local vendors, bake sale and concessions.

Lutheran High School, 3500 W. Washington St, 217-546-6363.

The Boat Show in Springfield Feb 24-26, 5pm Fri, 10am Sat, 10am Sun, Pleasure and fishing boats in the Orr Building. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-341-1730.

The Elegant Bridal Expo Feb 26, 12-4pm, Prizes, fashion show, vendor presentations and more. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams, 217-679-0204.

Vigil for Peace Feb 25, Mar 03, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997.

Politics Drinking Coffee Liberally Feb 25, Mar 03, 9am, Every Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Edgar’s Coffee House, 2001 Wabash Ave.

History African-American History Month Finale Feb 29, 11am-1pm, ‘Tribute to Influential African-American Men.’ Includes John Crisp musical performance. A. Lincoln Commons. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

African-American Surveyors History Feb 25, 10am-3pm, Presentations at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. National Museum of Surveying, Inc. 521 E. Washington, 217-523-3130.

Allen Chapel and Literary Lincoln, Illinois Feb 23-25, 27-29, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm Sat, Through Feb. 29, black history exhibit of one-of-the-oldest continuously used Black churches in area. Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St, Lincoln, IL.

Boys in Blue Exhibit Feb 23-24, 27-29, Mar 01-02, 05-07, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, New images and artifacts, including original Civil War battle flag. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.

Central Illinois African- American History Museum Grand Opening Feb 23, 5-7:30pm, Exhibit by

Winfred ‘Doc’ Helm, official state photographer 1930-1950. Address by Dr. Matthew Holden, Jr. and music. $20-$5, phone for tickets. National Museum of Surveying, Inc. 521 E. Washington, 217-528-2725.

Civil Rights Feb 27, 7pm, Civil Rights struggle and heroes by renowned African-American history expert Dr. Charles R. Branham. Free, reservations required. 558- 8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764.

Decatur Genealogical Society Feb 26, 1-4pm, Mr. Gene Schnierle, “When Minutes Seemed like Hours,” during Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg. Decatur Genealogical Society & Library, 1255 W. South Side Drive, Decatur, 217-429-0135.

Lech Walesa Exhibit Feb 23-25, 27-29, Mar 01-03, 05, Graphics, video, text and artifacts of Walesa’s journey from work in shipyard to first democratically elected President of Poland. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.

Short Film and Discussion Feb 25, 2pm, Akil DuPont, award-winning director of ‘Underground" will show and discuss his film. Part of Black History Month. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 217-391- 3221.

Faith & Philosophy Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Feb 25, 10am-3pm, An interactive day that gives us hope to change the future. Sacred Heart Convent, 1237 W. Monroe Street, 787-6927.

Is the Internet Killing Spirituality? Feb 26, 10:30am, Looking at effects of 21st century technological advances. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

Jyoti (Light) Meditation Feb 24, Mar 02, 5:30-6:30pm, Every Friday. Free and open to all. No experience necessary. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia.

Munchies and Movie Night Feb 25, 5:30pm, Family friendly evening. First Baptist Church, 301 South Grand Ave. West.

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