Toast to Homeless Animals Jun 13, 7-9pm, Taste wine from around the world while helping raise money for homeless animals at Sangamon County Animal Control. $25. Corkscrew Wine Emporium, 2613 Chatham Road, 698-1112.

Vigil for Peace Jun 09, 16, 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 Jun 07, 14, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 18, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785- 4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Jun 09, 13, 16, 20, 8am-12:30pm Wed and Sat, Market through Oct. Downtown Springfield, Inc. 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza.

POLITICS

Drinking Coffee Liberally Jun 09, 16, 9am, Every Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Edgar’s Coffee House, 2001 Wabash Ave.

Drinking Liberally Jun 07, 14, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.

HISTORY

Boys in Blue Exhibit Jun 07-08, 11-15, 18-20, 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 Ice Cream Social Jun 14, 2-4pm, Free ice cream, Springfield International Folk Dancers, tableaux vivant presented by Soldiers Aid Society. (Antique appraisals $7, $15 for three.), Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

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.

Elkhart Historical Society Lecture Jun 15, 5:30pm, “Edwards Trace - The Whole Story.” David Brady, foremost expert on Illinois trails.

Reservations, 947-2238 or online. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, 947-2100.

Games with Mr. Lincoln Jun 13, 20, 2-3:30pm, Wednesdays June 13-Aug. 29, Mr. Lincoln greets visitors, talks about his life and times, tells jokes and plays games. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St.

Guided tours Jun 11-20, 9:30am, 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm, 3:30, Guided tours of Old State Capitol and Lincoln-Herndon Law Office. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

Heirloom Garden Demonstration Jun 14-16, 9am-5pm, Every Thurs. Fri. Sat. learn about vegetables and flowers grown in 1860s heirloom garden. Meet at Lincoln Neighborhood garden. 391-3221. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.

History Comes Alive

Jun 08-10, Walk through camps, interact with soldiers and prisoners, watch activities as Old Northwest Volunteers portray 52nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.

Juneteenth Panel Discussion Jun 09, 3pm, Why and where it is celebrated. Hosted by Capitol and Springfield-Central IL African- American History Museum. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.

Lemonade with Lincoln Jun 13, 12:30pm, Every Wednesday, part of History Comes Alive series. Donations accepted. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217- 523-2631.

Life and Limb: Toll of the Civil War Jun 07-20, 9am-5pm, May 14 through June 23, traveling six-panel exhibit by National Library of Medicine. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

Life with Susan Jun 09, 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.

Lincoln Era Demonstration Jun 11-20, 9:30-10:30am, June 11- Sept. 3, Daily, learn how to wash clothes, play 1860s children’s games and more. Meet in Lincoln Neighborhood. 391-3221. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.

Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society Jun 18, 6:30pm, Zion Lutheran School students who placed in school’s History Fair. 114 North Chicago St. Downtown Lincoln, 1555 5th St, Lincoln.

Mr. Lincoln’s Farewell Address Jun 13, 4-5pm, Join Abraham Lincoln as he walks from his home to The Great Western Railroad Depot to deliver his passionate and tearful goodbye. 391-3221. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.

To Kill and to Heal Exhibit Jun 07-20, 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.

AUDITIONS Auditions Jun 09, 12-3pm, For seniors 50 years and over for Mature Mob show, “ Melodies from A to Z” Oct. 19-21. 899-2450. Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St, 528-4035.

HEALTH

ALS Walk for A Cure Jun 16, 9am-12pm, 3.1 miles for individuals or groups. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 494-2232.

Butterfly Release Jun 16, 10am, Public reading of names, music and inspirational readings. Pre-register siumed.edu or 545-2955. $25 sponsorships. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W.

Carpenter, 217-545-0798.

DBSA Central Illinois Jun 12, 19, 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 Jun 14, 6:30-8:30pm, Every second and fourth Thursday for those affected by depression or bipolar disorder, including friends and family. Room B149. Free. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St, 414-7368.

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.

Intro to Natural Health Care, Learn the Real Story Jun 07, 6:30-8:30pm, Steven Horne, registered herbalist, author, teacher talks about preventing major degenerative diseases. Free. Springfield Illinois Bahai Center, 1131 S. Eighth St, 522- 8446.

Reiki for Cancer Patients Jun 11, 18, 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

Christian Talent Showcase Jun 09, 5-7pm, Second Sat. Sow by Sow Good Sow Sweet Ministries. Info or to share, [email protected] or 260-804- 0049. Wildflour Artisan Bakery/Cafe, 256 W. Main St, Decatur.

Special Movie Presentation Jun 10, 6pm, “Courageous.” Open to public. Springfield Bible Church, 2060 Westchester Blvd, 787-3254.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament  Jun 16-17, Register by May 25. macker.com. 544-2297, [email protected]. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Dr.

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