LECTURES & MEETINGS

An Early Springfield Scandal Jun 05, 5:30pm, Learn about Thomas Houghan’s secret past in Edwards Place before it was Edwards Place. Free. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.

Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast May 25, 7:30am coffee, 8am program, Abraham Lincoln’s Home, his neighborhood and the Old State Capitol. Third floor club room. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523- 2787.

Families of the Incarcerated Jun 02, 11am-1pm, First Saturday of month, free support group luncheon for parents, friends and family. RSVP required, ext. 228. Tower of Refuge, Inc. 329 S. New St, 241- 9911.

Sex Addicts Anonymous May 24, 28, 31, Jun 04, 07, 11, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, [email protected]. Confidentiality assured. Various locations.

Springfield Camera Club May 24, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Jun 04, 9:30-11am, SCGC and IL Garden Club invite public to celebrate LMG 75th anniversary and Re-dedication of the Council Ring. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.

Springfield Social Club May 30, 5:30-8:30pm, Collecting canned cat food and old towels and blankets for APL. PAO Pacific Coast Cuisine, 2824 Plaza Dr., 546-4600.

BULLETIN BOARD

Civil War Medical Encampment Jun 08-10, 9am-4pm, Practice of medicine during Civil War. Free. (Reservations for Friday’s Education Day, 558-8911.) illinoiscivilwar150.org. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

D-Day Remembrance Jun 02, 11am-12pm, Re-enactors in World War II uniforms, patriotic music, rifle salute. Illinois World War II Memorial. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave. 217-789-2340.

First Fridays Downtown Jun 01, 5-8pm, Every first Friday stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. 544- 1723. Downtown Springfield.

Human Be-In and Peace Rally May 26, 8am-8pm, Occupy Springfield invites public to day of reflection and activism. Peace Rally at 1 p.m. with public speaking forum. Old State Capitol Plaza, 814-0329.

Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 12-13, 11am and 6:30pm, One of the premier horse shows in the U.S. Free. Coliseum. 793-0670. midwestcharity.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Picnic in the Gardens Jun 01, 5:30pm, For current volunteers and those interested in learning more about volunteering at house. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St, 217-492- 5929.

Race Unity Picnic Jun 10, Live music, dancing, food, and children’s Race Unity Art contest. raceunityrally.org. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.

Red Cross Meals on Wheels Walkathon Jun 09, 10am-1pm, Email [email protected]. 787-7602. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-787-7602.

Sci-Fi Trivia Night May 25, 7pm, Dress as your favorite scifi character. RSVP [email protected].

Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Vigil for Peace May 26, Jun 02, 09, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.

FOOD

Illinois Products Farmers Market May 24, 31, Jun 07, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 18, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Old Capitol Farmers Market May 26, 30, Jun 02, 06, 09, 13, 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, Inc. 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza.

POLITICS Drinking Coffee Liberally May 26, Jun 02, 09, 9am, Every Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Edgar’s Coffee House, 2001 Wabash Ave.

HEALTH

Alzheimer’s Disease Ed Forum May 30, 6-7:30pm, Healthy brain aging and recommendations for decreasing your risk for developing this disease. Free. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St, 217- 545-7528 or 217-545-7181.

Connection Support Group Jun 02, 1-2:30pm, First Sat. each month. National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group for persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.

DBSA Central Illinois May 29, Jun 05, 12, 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.

Evolving Healthcare Reform Landscape May 31, 8am-12pm, Nationally recognized health care leaders. Limited seating. Registration required at siumed.edu/ortho. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St.

Healthy Living and All that Jazz Jun 09, 9am-1pm, Screenings, food products and other items, plus jazz band playing on east side of square. Taylorville square, Taylorville.

Married. . . with His Children Jun 06, 7-8:30pm, Support group for Springfield area stepmoms. 652-4676 or email [email protected]. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.

NAMI Support Group Jun 02, 1-2:30pm, First Sat. of month, National Alliance on Mental Illness support group for family and friends of persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.

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.

Prevention Plus Lecture May 29, 7-8pm, Live with less fear about cancer, heart disease, diabetes, stroke and more. Free, reservations requested by phone. healthconnectstl.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 314-616- 6053.

Reiki for Cancer Patients May 28, Jun 04, 11, By Appointment, Open to all cancer patients regardless of where they are treated. Register phone. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-5408.

SPORTS & FITNESS AMA Racing Grand National Championships May 29-31, Jun 01, One-mile & 1/2mile tracks. $15, $50 270-442-7532. stevenaceracing.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Average Joe’s Bike Ride May 27, 12pm, Ride the interurban bicycle trail from Ace Bike Shop to Chatham and back. Family fun and prizes, including new bicycle. Ace Bike Shop, 2500 S. MacArthur. 217- 523-0188.

Brian McMillen Memorial 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run May 26, 8am, Register at event or llc cveteransclub.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.

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.

Kidzeum Fun Run Jun 09, 9am, Also bounce house, facepainting and more. kidzeum.org.

Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.

Wounded Warrior Amputee vs. Police and Fire Softball Game Jun 09, 3pm, Silent auction, kids games and more. Proceeds to Wounded Warrior Project. $15, $10 in advance, kids under five free. 753- 0700. Robin Roberts Stadium, Lanphier Park, N. Grand Ave and Michigan Ave.

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