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 17-30, 9am-5pm, Admission required to see main exhibit. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Historical Marker Dedication May 19, 11am, Commemorating Lithuanian immigrants to Springfield. Brief ceremony followed by Enos Park history walk designed for smart phones. Enos Park, Seventh and Enterprise.
Life and Limb: Toll of the Civil War May 17-30, 9am-5pm, May 14 through June 23, traveling sixpanel exhibit by National Library of Medicine. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
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.
To Kill and to Heal Exhibit May 17-30, 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
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.
DBSA Central Illinois May 22, 29, 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.
Heads Up Group May 20, 2-4pm, Support group. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523- 2587 v/tty.
Personal Assistant Employees Group May 29, 3-4:30pm, 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 21, 28, 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 May 17, 6:30pm, New members reception, May Crowning, election of officers. 523-2908. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217-793-1330.
Hog Roast Fundraiser May 27, 10:30am-2pm, Hogs slowed cooked over days, choice of sauce. Worship followed by lunch at 11 a.m. in dining hall. $7, $3 children under 12. Camp CILCA, 4124 Camp CILCA Rd, Cantrall.
Munchies and Movie Night May 26, 5:30pm, Family friendly evening. First Baptist Church, 301 South Grand Ave. West.
Prayer without Ceasing May 20, 10:30am, Presented by ministerial intern Lynnda White. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
SPORTS & FITNESS
AMA Racing Grand National Championships May 29-30, One-mile & 1/2-mile tracks. $15, $50 270-442-7532. stevenaceracing.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Brian McMillen Memorial 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run May 26, 8am, Register at event or llccveteransclub.org through May 24. $20-$35. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.
Early Bird Tennis Tournament May 26, 9am registration, All level of play, both singles and doubles. Request form at [email protected]. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753-6225.
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.
IMDA Springfield Mile Motorcycle Race May 25-27, 5pm Fri, 7pm Sat, 1pm Sun, Amateur TT Races Friday. TT National Saturday in Multi-purpose arena. Springfield Mile on Sunday in Grandstand. $35. 753-8866. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
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 One on One Fitness, 1650 Wabash Ave. Ste. F, 433-5098.
More events, more details in our online calendar at illinoistimes.com.
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