UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza.
Susan Barton Apr 20, 6-9pm, Leading education expert speaks about children who struggle with reading, writing and spelling, and how to help them. Free. 899-1492. Register calvarytemple.eventbrite.com. Calvary Temple, 1730 W. Jefferson St, 546-9700.
POLITICS Iran: The Folly of an Attack Apr 18, 6pm, Pax Christi Springfield hosts Fr. Bob Bossie who provide social analysis of tenuous situation in Iran. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.
HISTORY C. H. Moore Homestead/
DeWitt County Museum Tour Apr 14, 9am-3pm, $55 to Sangamon County Historical Society, 123 S. Seventh St. Springfield, 62701. 521-1961. Meijer Store, 4200 Conestoga Drive.
Life with Susan Apr 14, 9am-4pm, Portrayals of key people in Susan Lawrence Dana’s life each second Saturday of month through Dec. with music and poetry. Admission. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence.
Lincoln Tomb Ceremony Apr 14, 9:45am, Conducted by Sons of Union Veterans of Civil War and Military Order of Loyal Legion of the United States. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782- 2717.
Mary Todd Lincoln’s Sanity Apr 16, 5:30-7:30pm, Best-selling author Scott Turow moderates discussion with historians, legal experts and mental health professionals. Room 212. Registration required, 558- 8934. Illinois State Capitol, Capitol and Second St.
Sangamon County Historical Society Apr 17, 5:30pm, ‘Sangamo Country and the War of 1812,’ David Brady. 521-1961. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217- 753-4900.
SPORTS & FITNESS 5K Run, Walk, Roll for Crime Victims’ Rights Apr 22, 12pm, FBI Springfield Citizens’ Academy Alumni Association in support of Peace Garden. Register by Apr. 12, timingiseverything.com. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 836-3137.
Kidzeum Fun Run Apr 15, 1-4pm, Also bounce house, face-painting and more. kidzeum.org. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753- 0702.
Prairieland Punishers Roller Derby Apr 14, 6pm, 5pm doors open, Going against Delavan Dolls of Derby of Delavan, WI after pregame bout of Central Illinios teams. Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K Anderson Plz, Decatur, 217-341-7999.
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