American Heart Association and J. Parsons Fashion Show Apr 28, 3-6pm, Local heart survivors, media personalities and American Heart Association volunteers work the runway while modeling the latest fashions. J. Parsons, 3425 Freedom Drive.

Bark and Smile Apr 28-29, 10am-4pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun, APL hosts professional photographs of children, adults and pets. $15, plus cost of prints. Reservations, 544-7387, ext. 227. Green Hyundai East, 1200 South Dirksen Parkway.

Blood Drive May 05, 9am-12pm, Sangamon County Association of Home and Community Education. Jerome Civic Center, 2901 Leonard St.

Boy Scout Troop 3 Celebration Former members and associated Explorer Post and Venture Crew sought for July 21 reunion party. Email name and address to [email protected]. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue.

Brinkerhoff Home Spring Craft Fair May 05, 9am-3pm, From clothing to garden items. Free tours of home. Silent auction with antiques/collectibles. Dog adoptions. [email protected]. Brinkerhoff Home, 1500 N. Fifth St.

Corks and Forks Apr 26, 6-9:30pm, Decatur Area Arts Council. $55. Tickets limited. 423-3189. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel, 4191 US 36 West, Decatur.

First Fridays Downtown May 04, 5-8pm, Every first Friday stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.

Illinois Quarter Horse Assoc. Spring Show Apr 26-29, 7:30am-9:30pm, Coliseum. Free admission. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

RSVP Recycling Bin wheels for seniors Apr 27, Free service available by appointment. RSVP. Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St, 528-4035.

Springfield Occupy Springfield May 05, 12-4pm, Live Christian battle bands, cookout with free food and fellowship. Iles Park, Sixth St and Ash St, 217-836-9256.

Springfield Unity Summit May 07, 9am-4pm, Martin Castro, chairperson of U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and Illinois Human Rights Commission, featured speaker. Registration required. 789-2270. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams.

Surveying a Volunteer Orientation Apr 26, 5:30-6:30pm, Looking for docents to guide visitors through History of Surveying and Science on a Sphere. RSVP by phone or email. National Museum of Surveying, Inc. 521 E. Washington, 217-523-3130.

Trivia Night for Safe Boating Education Apr 28, 7-10pm, 6pm doors open, Land of Lincoln Power Squadron to benefit safe boating education and activities for public. $10. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area, 546-6216.

Upper Story Tour May 03, 5-8pm, See unique historical, residential and commercial spaces. $15-$10. Tickets downtownspringfield.org or at event. (Reception follows at 7:30-9 p.m. at Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St.) Downtown Springfield.

Vietnam Veterans Vigil/ Memorial Service May 05-06, 11am and 6pm, 11am Sun, Opening ceremony Sat. morning followed by evening ceremony. Memorial open during 24-hour vigil starting at noon. Closing ceremony Sun. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave.

Vigil for Peace Apr 28, May 05, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.

Workers Memorial Day Ceremony Apr 28, 11am-12:30pm, Public invited to remember workers who died from workplace injury or disease. Hall of Flags. Howlett Building, Second and Edwards Streets, 217-789-6495.

FOOD Pancake and Sausage Breakfast May 05, 7am-12pm, Williamsville Volunteer Fire Department, 9850 S Williamsville Rd, Williamsville, 217-566- 3311.

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 28, May 05, 9am, Every Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Edgar’s Coffee House, 2001 Wabash Ave.

Drinking Liberally Apr 26, May 03, 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 26-27, 8:15am-4:45pm, National traveling exhibition. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.

Antique Farm Show May 05, 10am-4pm, Horse-drawn plowing, antique tractor display, historic farming equipment and more. Free. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Boy Scout Pilgrimage Badges Exhibit Apr 26-27, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, From past 60 years. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.

Boys in Blue Exhibit Apr 26-27, 30, May 01-04, 07-09, 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.

Free Days at Lincoln Home Apr 26-29, Free home tours to public always, $2/hour parking fee waived Nov. 11-13 in remembrance of Veterans Day Weekend. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.

Girl Scout Anniversary Ceremony/Tours May 04, 3-6pm tours, 6:30pm ceremony, Flag retreat ceremony and Receiving Vault tours to commemorate 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

Girl Scout Exhibit Apr 26-30, May 01-09, 9am-5pm, Admission required to see main exhibit. Special activities May 5. Admission required. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.

Girl Scouts: 100 Years and Counting May 05, 2-4pm, 100th anniversary memorabilia exhibit and program. Reservations suggested 241-3745 or [email protected]. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

Prairie Architecture May 05, 9am-7:30pm, Extended tour, trip to Lawrence Memorial Library, Mueller houses, Millikin Homestead. Evening reception and presentation. $175-$200. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.

Titanic Tea Apr 28, 2-3:30pm, Guest participation and Edwardian dress encouraged. Advance registration required. $25. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.

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 May 01, 08, 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 28, 9-11am, For National Oral Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. Preregister by phone weekdays. Simmons

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