Fiesta Jul 21, 6pm, Mexican cuisine, mariachi serenade, karaoke and dancing with Mobile Soundz featuring Troy Hayes. Decatur Areas Arts Council. $50. 423- 3189. Hickory Point Banquet Center, 727 Weaver Rd, Decatur, 422-5911.
Heads Up Group Jul 15, 2-4pm, Support group for those with any sort of brain injury. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523- 2587 v/tty.
Master Gardener Shed Sale and Pot Recycling Event Jul 12, 4-7pm, Use garden items for sale. Gardeners can bring their plastic pots for recycling. Tech town. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-4617.
Red Cross Volunteer Orientation Jul 12, 5:30-6:30pm, Second Thursday of each month. American Red Cross, 1045 Outer Park Dr # 1, 217-787- 7602.
Skate, Rattle and Roll Jul 14, 7pm, 6pm doors open,
Lincoln Land Roller Derby Women’s League host Decatur Derby Dames in first home bout. $15-$10. Skateland South, 1500 Recreation Dr, 546-4543.
Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Jul 18, 11am-12:45pm, Rescue bunnies and speaker Jim Scolari. $12. Reservations by July 13, 787-8246. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr, 787-8246- Debbie.
Tin Man Regatta Jul 14, 1pm, 10am youth series, Register to set sail or be a virtual skipper. $75. Awards ceremony at 6 p.m. $25. cmnspringfield.org. Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Road, 217- 544-6464 ext. 45160.
Food Illinois Products Farmers Market Jul 12, 19, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 18, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Jul 14, 18, 21, 25, 8am- 12:30pm Wed and Sat, Through Oct. Saturdays include artisans. Super Saturdays (third of month) include entertainment and more.
Downtown Springfield, Inc. 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza.
History Centennial Award Recognition Illinois businesses and not-forprofits sought. Deadline to apply, July 23. historyillinois.org. 525-2781.
Civil War Ice Cream Social Jul 14, 1:30-3:30pm, Free ice cream, Civil War dancing, tableaux vivant, basketmaking demonstration. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.
Elkhart Historical Society Lecture Jul 13, 5:30pm, ‘The Last Farm Boy.’ Paul Beaver, author, Lincoln College professor emeritus. Farm picnic supper.
Reservations online or 947- 2238. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, 947-2100.
History Comes Alive Ice Cream Social Jul 12, 19, 5:30-7pm, Jun. 14- Aug. Join Abraham and Mary Lincoln every Thursday. Music by Lincoln Troubadours. Cold Stone Creamery ice cream for purchase. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
Lincoln and Shakespeare Jul 14, 21, 5pm, Saturdays (except Aug. 18), Over the Moon Productions presents Shakespeare’s plays alongside Lincoln’s words. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-7960.
Health Connection Support Group Jul 18, 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 Jul 17, 24, 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
Jul 12, 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.
Put Yourself First Wellness Fair Jul 18, 11am-1:30pm, Free health screenings, chair massages and tips for human service professionals, volunteers.
Springfield Community Federation and Springfield Health Check host. $10. Benedictine University at Springfield, 217 899-7206.
Faith & Philosophy After Five Christian Women’s Club Dinner Jul 17, 6:30-8pm, Sue Phillips “Taylorville Tapper.” Jim Scolari, U.S. Marine Veteran,
Rehab Counselor. “Lean Not on Your Own Understanding.” $15. Reservations by July 14 417- 501-6449. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.
Buddhist Concept of Duties and Responsibilities Jul 22, 10:30am, Bhikkhu Mahinda, guest speaker. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Danny Funderburk and Anticipation Jul 15, 10am, Assembly of God, 129 East Vandalia Road, Jacksonville.
Second Saturday Sow Jul 14, 5-8pm, “A Little Talk With Jesus.” Free and family friendly. Wildflour Artisan Bakery/Cafe, 256 W. Main St, Decatur, 260-804-0049.
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