THE CALENDAR

See America Week May 10-13, 9am-5pm, Exhibitors, gift drawings and more. Union Station Visitors Center, 500 E. Madison.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection May 16, 11am-12:45pm, Yosh Golden shares story of how her Japanese-American family survived internment camp. Janice Cummer, IN. $12. Reservations, 787-8246. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.

Starting Your Business in Illinois May 10, 6-8pm, May 23, 1:30- 3:30pm, LLCC Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason, 217-786-2200.

Vigil for Peace May 12, 19, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.

Food

Cooking with Herbs May 19, 9am-12pm, Learn to grow, dry, and cook with herbs. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.

Illinois Products Farmers Market May 10, 17, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 18, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Old Capitol Farmers Market May 16, 19, 23, 8am-12:30pm Wed and Sat, Ribbon cutting May 16, 10 a.m. Frank Trompeter Quartet, celebrity chef demo and free cake (while it lasts). Market through Oct. Downtown Springfield.

Politics

Drinking Coffee Liberally May 12, 19, 9am, Every Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Edgar’s Coffee House, 2001 Wabash Ave.

Drinking Liberally May 10, 17, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.

Introduction to Public Service May 10, 5:15-7:15pm, Free program in club room. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

History Boys in Blue Exhibit May 10-11, 14-18, 21-23, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, New images and artifacts, including original Civil War battle flag. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.

Civil War Roundtable May 17, 7pm, Dogs of the Civil War presented by Christa McLaren-Morris. Free. Grand Army of the Republic Museum, 629 S. Seventh St, 787-5652.

Civil War-Era African- American Legislator May 22, 5:30pm, Lecture on life of Alexander Lane. Pearson Museum. RSVP by May 18, [email protected] or 618- 453-4001. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge, 217-545-2155.

Girl Scout Exhibit May 10-23, 9am-5pm, Admission required to see main exhibit. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.

Life and Limb: Toll of the Civil War May 14-23, 9am-5pm, May 14 through June 23, traveling sixpanel exhibit by National Library of Medicine. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

Life with Susan May 12, 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.

Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society May 21, 6:30pm, Local historian, Paul Gleason, “1850s: the men and events.” 114 North Chicago St. Downtown Lincoln, 1555 5th St, Lincoln.

The Irwin’s Union Garden Party May 18, 6-9pm, Civil War-era authentic food and entertainment, live auction. Reservations 492-5929. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St, 217-492- 5929.

To Kill and to Heal Exhibit May 11-23, 9am-5pm, Through 2013, “Weapons and Medicine of the Civil War.” $12 adults, $6 kids. ($5 to visit display only.), Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.

Health

Springfield Vegetarian

Association May 14, 6:30pm, "Save Money and Your Health: Don't Buy Vitamins (Except for One ) with Dr. John McDougall. Free, open to public. 787-1308. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Becoming Empowered and Successful Teens/Parent Transition Support Groups May 17, 5:30-7pm, Attendees responsible for own meal. Golden Corral, 1038 Le June Dr, 217-523-2587 v/tty.

Car Seat Inspection May 23, 12:30-3pm, Free. In parking lot. SIU Center for Family Medicine, 520 N. Fourth St, 217-545-7012.

Connection Support Group May 16, 7-8:30pm, Third Wednesday. National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group for persons who have a mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.

DBSA Central Illinois May 15, 22, 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.

DBSA Central Illinois May 10, 6:30-8:30pm, Every second and fourth Thursday for anyone affected by depression or bipolar disorder, including friends and family. Room B149. Free. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St, 414-7368.

Heads Up Group May 20, 2-4pm, Support group. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523- 2587 v/tty.

Post Polio Group May 19, 10am-12pm, Speaker Dr. Sandra Ettema, Ear-Nose- Throat Surgeon, SIU-Med School. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523- 2587 v/tty.

Red Cross Standard First Aid Training May 17, 5:30-8:30pm, Care for cuts, strains, choking emergencies, heat-related illness, severe bleeding and more. $70. American Red Cross, 1045 Outer Park Dr # 1, 217-787- 7602.

Reiki for Cancer Patients May 14, 21, 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

Church Women United in Springfield May 10, 1:30pm, Collecting goods for baby layettes for Kumler Neighborhood Ministries and receiving offerings for Fellowship of the Lease Coin. St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 722 S. 12th St, 217-523-5963.

Court Madonna Meeting May 17, 6:30pm, New members reception, May Crowning of May, election of officers. 523-2908. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217-793- 1330.

Justice is the Human Right to Water May 13, 10:30am, Social Action Committee leads service to spotlight issues affecting safe, affordable, accessible water for daily human needs. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

Sports & Fitness Curb Your Car, Bike to Work Week May 14, Employer challenge to get employees to bike, walk, run or take the bus to work. Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission, Springfield Bicycle Advisory Council, area organizations and businesses. Register by May 11, sscrpc.com or 535-3110. Various locations.

Family Olympics May 19, 10am-2pm, Games and activities for families to have fun playing together outdoors. $25 per family. Register online www.service2families.org. Center Park, Lake Park.

Fat Ass 5K Run and Street Party May 11-12, 4-10pm Fri, 10am and 11am-3pm Sa, Preview party Friday. Race Saturday. Proceeds to charity. Seventh Street between Adams and Washington. Downtown Springfield.

Mom’s Night May 17, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Numerous vendors, prizes. Proceeds from booths go to Lifetime Pregnancy Help Center and Mini O’Beirne. Anthony’s

More events, more details in our online calendar at illinoistimes.com.

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