Apr 20-21, 10am-2pm Fri-Sat, Also luncheon, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. $8. 787-0617. Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club, 2626 S. Pasfield St.

St. Jude Kentucky Derby Party Apr 21, 7-10pm, Hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions and other Kentucky Derbythemed traditions. Tickets stjude.org/kentuckyderbyparty. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Dr, 800- 713-8223.

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.

Titanic Tea Party Apr 28, 2-3:30pm, Tea Ladies of Bloomington bring to life the year 1912. Guest participation and Edwardian dress is encouraged. $25. Advance reservation required by Apr. 23 via phone or [email protected]. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Vigil for Peace Apr 21, 28, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.

Volunteers Sought Apr 21, 10am-2pm, Foundation Hall on Level 2. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.

Witness Mathare Apr 19, 6-7:30pm, Learn about one-of-the poorest slums in Africa. Speakers: Josh Hester, Photographer and Storyteller Blake Carter, Pastor of Hope Church. Presidents’ Room Auditorium (Lower level of Becker Library). Free. Benedictine University at Springfield.

Food Women’s Power Lunch Apr 27, 12pm, Comedienne, author and colorectal cancer survivor Brenda Elsagher. $50. Register online or by phone. siumed.edu/cancer. President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams, 217-545-2955.

Politics Drinking Coffee Liberally Apr 21, 28, 9am, Every Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Edgar’s Coffee House, 2001 Wabash Ave.

Drinking Liberally Apr 19, 26, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.

History Abraham Lincoln: A Man of His Time, A Man for All Times Apr 19-27, 8:15am-4:45pm, National traveling exhibition. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.

Boy Scout Pilgrimage Badges Exhibit Apr 19-20, 23-27, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, From past 60 years.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.

Boys in Blue Exhibit Apr 19-20, 23-27, 30, May 01- 02, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, New images and artifacts, including original Civil War battle flag. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.

Fake Mary Lincoln Portrait Talk Apr 26, 7pm, ‘The Demise of Mary Lincoln: An Artistic Conspiracy.’ Barry Bauman. Free, reservations required, 558- 8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764.

Girl Scout Exhibit Apr 19-30, May 01-02, 9am- 5pm, Admission required to see main exhibit. Special activities May 5. Admission required. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.

Mary Todd Lincoln... Taking Leave Apr 22, 1-4pm, Features Pam Brown. Decatur Genealogical Society & Library, 1255 W. South Side Drive, Decatur, 217-429- 0135.

The Holocaust: A Survivor’s Story Apr 23, 12-1pm, Marguerite Mishkin shares her story of being a hidden child of the Holocaust. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Three Women During the Civil War Apr 21, 2-3pm, Betty Carlson Kay portrays three women who made significant contributions during Civil War. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 217-761-3910.

Auditions Geriatric Theatre Auditions Apr 30, 6:30-8:30pm, Senior division of Summer Repertory Theatre at Blackburn College for August production of The Boarding House. 50 and over. 483-4135. Carlinville Public Library, Carlinville.

Springfield Ballet Company Apr 29, 12pm, Trainee positions open to all area intermediate dancers who are at least 10 years old. Dancers must be advanced and at least 13 years old. More requirements online. $20. 544-1967. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Health DBSA Central Illinois

Apr 26, 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 Apr 24, May 01, 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.

Free Head and Neck Cancer Screenings Apr 23, 4-6pm, National Oral Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. Pre-register by phone weekdays. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-7133.

Free Head and Neck Cancer Screenings Apr 28, 9-11am, For National Oral Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. Pre-register by phone weekdays. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-7133.

Married. . . with His Children May 02, 7-8:30pm, Support group for Springfield area stepmoms. 652-4676 or email [email protected]. Laurel

United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.

Reiki for Cancer Patients Apr 23, 30, By Appointment , Open to all cancer patients regardless of where they are treated. Register phone. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-5408.

Faith & Philosophy

Court Madonna Meeting Apr 19, 6:30pm, Business meeting followed by 30-minute presentation on International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. 523-2908. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217- 793-1330.

Earth Day: Spirituality and Stewardship Apr 22, 10:30am, Presented by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

Healing Crystal Bowl Meditation May 01, 6pm, Peggy Patty leads with healing sounds of Unity’s crystal bowls every first Thursday. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.

Munchies and Movie Night Apr 28, 5:30pm, Family friendly evening. First Baptist Church, 301 South Grand Ave. West.

Pam Rosewell Moore Apr 22, 9:45am, Public invited to hear former traveling companion of Corrie ten Boom in Room Atrium 4. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S Koke Mill Rd.

Sports & Fitness

Abe’s Mini Triathlon Apr 21, 12pm, Perfect for new triathletes. 100-yard indoor heated pool swim, 5-mile bike, 1-mile run. Porta High School, 17651 Bluejay Road, Petersburg, 217-341-1309.

Pioneer Sprint Triathlon Apr 21, 1pm, 300-yard indoor heated pool swim, 13-mile bike and 3.1-mile run through pioneer cemetery. Porta High School, 17651 Bluejay Road, Petersburg, 217-341-1309.

SIU AMA 5K Race Apr 21, 8:30am, 7:30 registration, Register getmeregistered.com/ama5k. $18-$16. Shelter west of tennis courts. Proceeds to M.E.R.C.Y. Communities. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-545-2860.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Apr 21, 9:30am, 10:45am walk, Men in heels lead the march calling for an end to sexual violence. Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault. Rally 11:15 a.m. at State Capitol. After party 12 p.m. Boones. firstgiving.com/pcasa. Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault, 3 W Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 744-2560.

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