The Healthcare Movie Aug 03, 7pm, Feature-length film comparing America’s profitmaking commodity and Canada’s social service, government-run healthcares. RSVP 618-973-3584 or drgronemeyer@msn.com. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Super Saturdays at the Museum Aug 11, 11am-3pm, Discover amazing cities around the world and their architecture through games, activities and crafts. Ages 4-8. 782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.

Wonderous Wednesday Storytime Aug 08, 15, 11am, With Miss Alana, plus activity. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

SCIENCE

Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Aug 08, 7-8:30pm, Dr. Michael Wiant, Director, Illinois State Museum at Dickson Mounds, “Peoria and the War of 1812.”, Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.

NATURE

Central IL Daylily Society Daylilies & More Aug 04, 12-3pm, Plant show and sale featuring daylilies. Children’s activities, silent auction, daylily giveaways. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, Fayette, 652-4503.

Illinois Audubon Hummingbird Festival Aug 04, 9am-12pm, See these unique birds up close during capture and banding. Free family event, stay as long as you wish. $5 to adopt bird. 544- 2473. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217- 632-4000.

Master Naturalist Training Aug 02-03, 06-10, 13-15, 9am- 4pm, Classes start Aug. 29 and run through Oct. 31, meeting every Wednesday. $200. Space limited. Register asap, 782- 4617. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Drive.

Where’s All The Wildlife?: Tracks and Scat Aug 04, 6:30pm, Join Sangamon Sierra Club members for wildlife tracking hike. Meet at trail map near entrance. Free. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Chatham Kiwanis Club Meeting Aug 02, 09, 6:15pm, Civic organization meets every Thursday. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 725-6467.

Families of the Incarcerated Aug 04, 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.

Lincolnland Depression Era Glass Club Aug 06, 6-8pm, Glass Knives by Jim Davis. lincolnlandglassclub.com. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 546-6795.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Aug 02, 06, 09, 13, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, springfieldsaa@gmail.com. Confidentiality assured. Various locations.

Springfield Camera Club Aug 09, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St.

Springfield Community Support Advisory Council Aug 07, 1-3pm, First Tuesday of month, identify reentry barriers, solutions and resources. Open to public. Tower of Refuge, Inc. 329 S. New St, 241-9911.

Starting Your Business in Illinois Aug 02, 6-8pm, Montgomery Hall. Call the ISBDC, 544-7232 to register. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Women Entrepreneurs - Central IL Aug 08, 5:30-7pm, Dinner under pavilion. Pool access. $30-$22. Register by Aug. 3 to reservations@we-ci.org. 725-8500. Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Road, 217-529-5418.

BULLETIN BOARD

APL Pet Adoptions Aug 04-05, 11am-4pm, Dogs and cats available Sat. (Cats on Sun. until 3 p.m.), Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.

Adopt-A-Pet Adoptions Aug 04, 12-3:30pm, Rescued, homeless dogs and cats, spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated. 835-2538. Petco, 2721 S. Veterans Parkway, 217-793- 7387.

Beer Show Aug 04, 9am-2pm, Over 100 vendors. Free appraisals. Sponsored by National Association of Breweriana Advertising at NABA convention. Free. 412-5278. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams.

Ethnic Heritage Day Aug 15, 12-1pm, ‘India: From Glorious Past to Current Tryst with Democracy and Modernism’ Proshanta Nandi, displays, tasting of Indian foods. 545-7334. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge, 545- 2155.

Expressions of Freedom Deadline Oct 15, teen photography, poetry, short film competition for Emancipation Proclamation 150th anniversary. nps.gov. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.

First Fridays Downtown Aug 03, 5-8pm, Every first Friday stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. 544- 1723. Downtown Springfield.

Flag Lowering and Retreat Ceremonies Aug 07, 14, 7-7:30pm, Through Aug. 28, Tuesday ceremonies performed by men dressed as Civil War era soldiers. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave.

Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War Aug 02-03, 06-10, 13-15, On exhibit Aug. 1-Sept 14 in Student Union, Mendard Hall. Reception Tuesday, Aug. 7, 4-5:30 p.m. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.

PechaKucha Night Aug 02, 7:20pm, 6:20 doors open, Local creatives make six-minute, 40-second presentations (20 slides, 20 seconds each) on creative topics. Tickets, pechakuchaspringfield@gmail.com. 789-2377. City Nights Theater, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

Primp your Pit Aug 02-04, 06-11, 13-15, During month of August, APL will spay/neuter pit bulls for $20, including free nail trim. Register online or 789-7729. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd.

SHS Class of ’72 Reunion Aug 03-05, 5pm Fri, 6pm Sat, Mixer Friday at Firefighter-Postal Club, dinner/dance Sat. at Motor Boat Club, picnic Sun. at Center Park. teleric1954@gmail.com.

Vigil for Peace Aug 04, 11, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.

Zoo Walk Aug 04, 8:30-9:45am, 10am walk, To promote and support World Breastfeeding Week. Free admission. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, Janet 544-6464 ext 30395.

International Friendship Day Aug 03-05, 12:30pm, Chef-prepared lunch with music by Mark Vincent on Saturday and music on flute wtih David Tell. RSVP 546-5577. Montvale Estates, 2601 Montvale Drive.

POLITICS Drinking Coffee Liberally Aug 04, 11, 9am, Every Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. springfieldil@drinkingliberally.org . Edgar’s Coffee House, 2001 Wabash Ave.

HISTORY

Ernie and Fran Edwards Route 66 International Appreciation Day Aug 05, 1-4pm, Cookout, classic car show and dedication of restored sign and marker. All free, but must RSVP. admin@abe66.com or 732- 8687. Pig Hip Restaurante Site, 101 W. Oak Street, Broadwell.

History Program Aug 05, 2pm, ‘The Fight to Destroy Slavery: Female Abolitionists of the Midwest.’ Free. Nature Center. Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL 62522, Decatur, 217-423-7708.

Illinois in the War of 1812 Aug 11, 2-3pm, Gillum Ferguson of Naperville and author of book by same name, discusses personalities on both sides of war and affect on Illinois statehood. Free. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761-3910.

Lincoln and Shakespeare Aug 04, 11, 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.

Stone House Open House Aug 05, 1-4pm, First Sunday of month through Nov. Docent guided tour of 1830 reconstructed residence. 498-7012. Rochester Historical Village, W. Main St, Rochester.

Volunteer Training Day Aug 04, 10am-2pm, For tour guides, greeters, costumed interpreters, costume makers, special events. Old State Capitol and Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.

HEALTH

Connection Support Group Aug 04, 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 Aug 07, 14, 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.

Kidney Diet Aug 05, 2-4pm, Kidney support group for those diagnosed, on dialysis or with transplants and their family and friends. RAI Building, 1112 Centre West Dr, 787-3310.

NAMI Support Group Aug 04, 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.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Environmental Issues and the Election Aug 05, 10:30am, Professor Roy Wehrle, recognized expert on environmental issues, explores relationship and probable effect of these issues to the election. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

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