Stepmom Support Group Aug 01, 7-8:30pm, Support group for Springfield area stepmoms. 652-4676 or email KLOlson[at]speednet.com. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.

Faith & Philosophy

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.

Sports & Fitness

Fishing Day Jul 28, 8am-12pm, Free fishing event for all ages. RSVP 877- 926-8300. Conservation World, Illinois State Fairgrounds, One Natural Resources Way, 217- 331-8465.

Iron Abe Olympic Triathlon Jul 28, 7:30am, 9/10-mile lake swim, 24.8-mile bike from lake to lake and 6.2-mile run on lake roads. Lake Springfield Beach House, 100 Long Bay Dr, 217-341-1309.

Springfield Sliders Jul 28-29, 6:35pm Sat, 5:05 Sun, Local team takes on Danville Dans. Elvis Himselves performs on Sun. Robin Roberts Stadium, Lanphier Park, N. Grand Ave and Michigan Ave.

Stoneman Sprint Triathlon Jul 28, 8am, 500-yard lake swim, 12-mile bike and 3.1mile run along lake roads. Lake Springfield Beach House, 100 Long Bay Dr, 217-341-1309.

More events, more details in our online calendar at illinoistimes.com.

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