Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave. The Gong Show July 27, 9pm-1am, Based on 70s television show, you are invited to share your talent before an audience, three judges and the gong. $10 cash prize. Tin Can Pub, 225 E. Monroe, 670-2477. Morgan Horse Demonstrations Jul 28, 11am and 1:30pm, Mississippi Valley Morgan Horse Club demonstrations in field south of Dr. John Allen’s home. Free. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Personal Assistant Employees Group Jul 31, 3-4:30pm, Support group for those with disabilities that hire personal assistant to assist in every day activities. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523-2587 v/tty. Post Polio Group Jul 21, 10am-12pm, Dr. Ra,Kerry Rahman, Professor and Surgeon with SIU Division of Orthopedics speaks. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217- 523-2587 v/tty. Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Jul 24, 8:30am-3:30pm, Meets OSHA guidelines. 2-year certifications. Register redcross.org/training, 1-800- RED-CROSS. $85. American Red Cross, 1045 Outer Park Dr # 1,

217-787-7602. Relay for Life QuarterMainia Jul 26, 6-8:30pm, Quarter Auction with over 60kknd items to win. $1. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St, 217-691-6149. Summer Coin Show Jul 22, 9am-4pm, Central Illinois Numismatic Association show with 70 dealer tables. $1, children under 16 free. 793-2178.

Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr. Vigil for Peace Jul 21, 28, 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

Jul 19, 26, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 18, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave. Local Flavors Dinner Jul 19, 5-10pm, Fresh, seasonal, locally produced food.

Reservations recommended. American Harvest Eatery, 3241 W. Iles, 546-8300. NCCL Ice Cream Social Jul 31, 5:30-9pm, Northside Children’s Community Library hosts in conjunction with Municipal Band Concert. $4 includes cake or pie and ice cream. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd, 528-9277. Old Capitol Farmers Market Jul 21, 25, 28, Aug 01, 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. Special Oympics Luncheon Jul 27, 11am-2pm, Law enforcement officers serving free meal. Leave donation at table, all goes to Special Olympics Illinois. Texas Roadhouse, 2540 W. Iles Ave, 217-698-5700. Virginia Sunday Market Jul 22, 29, 11am-2pm, Every Sunday throughout summer. Music and food. Virginia town square, 217-370-2070.

POLITICS Drinking Coffee Liberally Jul 21, 28, 9am, Every Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Edgar’s Coffee House, 2001 Wabash Ave. Drinking Liberally Jul 19, 26, 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 Jul 19-20, 23-27, 30-31, Aug 01, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, New images and artifacts, including original Civil War battle flag. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St. Centennial Award Recognition Illinois businesses and not-forprofits sought. Deadline to apply, July 23. historyillinois.org. 525-2781. Various locations. Games with Mr. Lincoln

Jul 25, Aug 01, 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 Jul 19-31, Aug 01, 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 Jul 19-21, 26-28, 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 Jul 19, 1-4pm, At 2:30 p.m. all guests invited to cookies in the parlor where first-person stories of life in the home will be shared. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St. History Comes Alive Ice Cream Social Jul 19, 26, 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. History Comes Alive: Meet a Boy in Blue Jul 25, Aug 01, 1pm, Meet a Civil War soldier and learn what was happening 150 years ago. Also Thursdays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-7960. History Outreach Day: The Underground Railroad Jul 21, 2:30pm, Book selections for review. Film “Underground” by award-winning film maker Akil DuPont at 3 p.m. followed by short presentations on Underground Railroad. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-528- 2725. Lincoln Era Demonstration Jul 19-31, Aug 01, 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. Lincoln and Shakespeare Jul 21, 28, 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. Meet the Soldiers’

Aid Society Jul 20, 27, 2pm, Fridays, learn about the home front during the war and important work happening at the Old State Capitol. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785- 7960. To Kill and to Heal Exhibit Jul 19-31, Aug 01, 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 DBSA Central Illinois Jul 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. Reiki for Cancer Patients Jul 23, 30, By Appointment, Open to all cancer patients regardless of where they are treated. Register phone. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-5408. Stepmom Support Group Aug 01, 7-8:30pm, Support group for Springfield area stepmoms. 652-4676 or email [email protected]. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Buddhist Concept of Duties and Responsibilities Jul 22, 10:30am, Bhikkhu Mahinda, guest speaker. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550. Corn Roast Festival Jul 28, 4-8pm, Corn roast, live music, children games. 299- 0496. Springfield Church of Christ, 3253 S. Fourth St. Court Madonna Meeting Jul 26, 6:30pm, Bring covered dish for indoor potluck picnic, white elephants for bingo prizes, food for Holy Family Food Pantry. 528-4582. St. Joseph Parish, Sullivan House, 1306 N. Fifth St. Economics - What Can Government Do? Jul 29, 10:30am, Art Meyer, economics professor, offers insights. Brief introduction to Presidential and Congressional elections series by Frank Kopecky. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550. Munchies and Movie Night Jul 28, 5:30pm, Family friendly evening. First Baptist Church, 301 South Grand Ave. West.

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