Fairs & Festivals

Illinois State Fair Aug 09-19, So much to do we can’t list everything. Food, entertainment, exhibits and so much more.

782-6661. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Books & Authors Book Club Aug 12, 7pm, Second Sunday at artists gallery and coop. The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West.

Contemporary Fiction Group Aug 22, 6-7pm, Group discusses popular fiction and nonfiction meets fourth Wednesday of month in Carnegie Room South. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.

Middle-earth Fellowship Aug 11, 10am, Second Sat. of each month discussing “The Hobbit.” dpbnlb@yahoo.com, hobbit in subject line. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy.

Poets in the Parlor Aug 18, 2pm, John Muchmore, retired professor of Speech and Theater, William Rainey Harper College. Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic

Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

Used Book Sale Aug 11, 9:30am-12:30pm, Friends of the Library second Saturdays through August. 424-2900. Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur.

Writers Workshop Aug 09, 7pm, Second Thursday of the month at new artist coop. The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West.

Spoken Word Back to School Spoken Word Competition Aug 11, 4-7pm, Open to students 4-18 year old. African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society hosts. Call for application, 429-7458.

Open Mic Aug 15, 6-8pm, Come read your work or listen. Food for purchase. Hosted by Springfield Poets and Writers. 725- 9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528-1901.

Theater & Comedy Damn Yankees Aug 09-12, 8-10:30pm, Aug. 3-5, 9-12, Musical about baseball player who sells his soul to devil. Free preshow at 7 p.m. $13-$8. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440.

Disney’s Beauty And The Beast Aug 10-12, 15-19, 8:30pm, Classic tale of magic spells broken by true love. $8-$14. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.

Prairie Voices Aug 17-18, 8-10:30pm, Aasne Vigesaa and Kevin Purcell perform songs and poems, followed by theater piece with cast of seven that combines Lincoln’s words with scenes from Shakespeare’s plays. Free 7 p.m. Preshow. $13-$8. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440.

Music: General Events American English Aug 10-11, 8pm, Beatles tribute band. $25-$23. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

Artist on the Plaza Aug 09, 14, 16, 21, 12-1pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, free outdoor performances. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

Blues Concerts Aug 16, 7-10pm, June 21, July 19 and Aug. 16, Bring your lawn chairs and appetite for great BBQ and blues. Food vendors open at 6 p.m. Decatur Central Park, Decatur.

Bossa Azul Aug 11, 18, 11:30am-12:30pm, Playing every Saturday. Golden Frog Cafe, 218 S. Sixth, 299- 6576.

Carillon Concerts Aug 12, 15, 19, 22, 7pm Wed and Sun, 3pm Sun, Local sub Carillonneur Jim Rogers plays free weekly concerts this summer. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Rd.

Creed w/Theory of a Deadman, Adelitas Way Aug 16, 7pm, Original lineup of Grammy-winning, multi-platinum-selling rockers. Platinum selling

Vancouver rock band opens. $25-$35. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Ed and Judy Howard Sextet Aug 15, 7-10pm, Illinois State Fair Twilight Ballroom, Illinios State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Kevin Lucas Orchestra Aug 12, 18, 7pm, Two concerts by Carbondale, Illinois group whose national success is growing. Illinois State Fair Twilight Ballroom, Illinios State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Lemonade in the Lobby Concert Series Aug 16, 6pm, Ed Clark, pianist. Free. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793- 3933.

Lincoln Troubadour Concerts Aug 9-11, 15-18, 22, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 4pm, A cappella music performers present Civil War era songs arranged in eightpart harmony. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-7960.

Loose Gravel Aug 15, 3:30-5:30pm,

Carbondale-based blues and boogie band with Lt. Governor Sheila Simon. Illinois State Fair Miller Lite Tent, North of Coliseum.

Mat Kearney, Train Aug 15, Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Prairie Voices Aug 10, 17, 5pm, Fridays during summer (except Aug. 17), Illinois poetry and prairie music by Kevin Purcell and Aasne Vigesaa. Free. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-7960.

Somebody’s Daughter Aug 10, 12, 14-15, Playing all day Aug. 10,12, 14-15 at Conservation World, Illinois State Fair. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

St. Jude Concert Aug 18, 5-9pm, Red 5, Love/Lust, As Told By Ginger, and The Green Room Band. $5. Proceeds go to St. Jude. Arlee Theater, 139 S. Main St, Mason City, 482-9999.

Summer Concert in the Park Aug 12, 19, 6pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand Sundays, June through Aug. 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Who’s Bad Aug 10, 9:30pm, Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute band. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

Winds on the Prairie Flute Concert Aug 13, 20, 1pm and 3pm, Through Aug. 27, visit Representative Hall and enjoy patriotic concert by Debbie Eddy Flute Choir. 785-9363. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

Dance

All About Dance w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Aug 15, 22, 7-10pm, Every Wed. open dance preceded with hour line dance lessons with DJ/instructor Marilyn Ferry. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 836-1438.

Dancing with the Stars Aug 10, 7pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club fundraiser. $25. Karla at 370-2329 or Vickie 370-0414.

Hamilton’s, 110 N. East St, Jacksonville.

Art & Architecture 3T: Surreally Cool Art Show Aug 16, 6pm-12:45am, Art on exhibit and for sale by local artists. Free music. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St, 691- 1301.

Artefactual Aug 09-11, 13-18, 20-22, 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, 10am Sat, Aug. 1-31, Sculptures of St. Louis artist Snail Scott. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur.

Holding Hands With History Aug 09-11, 14-18, 21-22, 10am-3pm Tue-Sat, Through Sept. 21, watercolor paintings by Kay Smith, Artist Laureate of Illinois. National Museum of Surveying, Inc. 521 E. Washington, 217-523-3130.

Luminous Ground: Artists with Histories Aug 09-22, 8:30am-5pm Mon- Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through Jan. 2013, view the work of eleven older Illinois artists, ages 78 through 90. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

Paul K. Riemer Retrospective Aug 11, 13-18, 20-22, 10am- 5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Sept. 1. Award-winning sculpture work. Opening reception Aug. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.

Photograph Display Aug 09-22, 9am-5pm, Through Aug. 26, exhibit of 150 photographs by 45 ALPLM volunteers.

Select your favorite for an upcoming ALPLM calendar. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.

Sangamon Watercolor Society Reception Aug 11, 5:30-7:30pm, Dessert reception and exhibition. Free, open to public. Third floor boardroom. On display through Sept.

21. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Through the Looking Glass - Featured Artist Exhibit Aug 10-11, 14-18, 21-22, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Linda Morrison, watercolor and drawing; Rick Taylor, acrylic & oil/digital art. Reception Aug. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544- 2787.

Washington Park Historic Photography Display Aug 18-22, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun, Free exhibit Washington Park photographs dating as far back as 1902. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.

Film & Television RiffTrax Live: ‘Manos’ The Hands of Fate Aug 16, 7pm, Mystery Science Theater 3000 comedians take on one of the worst films of all time. AMC Showplace Springfield 12, 3141 Mercantile Dr.

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.

Wonderous Wednesday Storytime Aug 15, 22, 11am, With Miss Alana, plus activity. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S.

Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

Young Eagle Flights Free Rides Aug 11, 9am-1pm, Sponsored by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 137 airplane rides for ages 8-17. 245- 1307. Jacksonville Municipal Airport, 1956 Baldin Rd, Jacksonville, 217-243-5824.

Science

Perseid Meteor Shower Lecture/Star Party Aug 12, 2pm and 9pm, ‘Meteor Showers Bringing Visitors from Outer Space’ free 2 p.m. lecture, Dickson Mounds Museum. Night sky tour and telescope viewing 9 p.m. at Lakeside Observatory, Emiquon’s Thompson Lake. 206- 8342.

Nature

Geocaching Through Nov. 30, search for ten caches hidden by Springfield Park District at its parks. Prizes. Coordinates on website May 21. 753-0700. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur.

Master Naturalist Training Aug 09-10, 13-17, 20-22, 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.

Wed. Morning Pickup Party Aug 15, 22, 9-10am, Weather permitting, help pick up trash. Garbage bags and long handled pickers provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave.

Lectures & Meetings ABATE Chapter Meeting Aug 16, 7pm, ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Third Thursday of every month. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd.

Business Assistance Programs from DCEO Aug 21, 6:30-8:30pm, Seminar sponsored by Innovation Viability Network. University Hall- UHB. $5 nonmembers. University of Illinois at Springfield, 217-206-6073.

Chatham Kiwanis Club Meeting

Aug 09, 16, 6:15pm, Civic organization meets every Thursday. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 725-6467.

IWIL Monthly Luncheon Aug 16, 11:30am-1pm, Lindsay Record, The Illinois Stewardship Alliance. $23-$18. Reservations and payment by Aug. 9 at iwil.biz. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 217-544-1793.

Q.U.I.L.T.S. Aug 13, 7pm, Second Monday of each month. All skill levels welcome. springfieldquilts.com. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Aug 09, 13, 16, 20, 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.

Bulletin Board APL Pet Adoptions Aug 11-12, 11am-3pm, Dogs and cats for adoption on Saturday. (Dogs from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday from Gizzy Lu.), Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave.

Dark Gypsy Jubilee Aug 17, 7pm , Vendors, entertainers, artists and fortune tellers. 18 and over only. $5 suggested donation. The Imagine Foundation At the Asa Talcott House, 859 Grove St, Jacksonville, 473-2726.

Drive for the Kids Aug 09, 4-7pm, Clinton Junior High School, 701 Illini Drive, Clinton, 973-588-2252.

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.

Flag Lowering and Retreat Ceremonies Aug 14, 21, 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.

Grandparent/Grandchild Contest Aug 16, 2pm, Cash prizes. Illinois Building. 785-3390 or 1- 800-252-8966. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

Ice Cream Social Aug 19, 4-6pm, Donation $4, adults, includes ice cream, choice of homemade dessert, with coffee, tea or lemonade. New Salem United Methodist Church, 6858 Old Jacksonville Road, New Berlin, 217-787- 4147.

Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War Aug 09-10, 13-17, 20-22, On exhibit Aug. 1-Sept 14 in Student Union, Mendard Hall. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.

Mustang and All Ford Show Aug 19, 8am-4pm, 27 classes, three trophies per class, dash plaques, door prizes, food vendor. Crossroads Ford, 100 N. Hill St. at Clearlake Avenue, 787- 8968.

Not So Newlywed Game Aug 13, 2pm, IL Bldg. Married Couples 50 can enter. Cash prizes. 785-3390 or 1-800-252- 8966. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

Primp your Pit Aug 09-11, 13-18, 20-22, 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.

Red Cross Volunteer Orientation Aug 09, 5:30-6:30pm, Second Thursday each month. American Red Cross, 1045 Outer Park Dr # 1, 217-787-7602.

U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team Aug 11, 11am, Free precision close-order drill from same members of Honor Guard requested for ceremonies by White House and Pentagon. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-523-7230.

Vigil for Peace Aug 11, 18, 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 Aug 09, 16, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 18, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion.

785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Local Flavors Dinner Aug 16, 5-10pm, Fresh, seasonal, locally produced foods.

Reservations recommended. Ross Isaac, 1710 S. MacArthur Blvd, 744-7677.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Aug 11, 15, 18, 22, 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.

Seattle’s Best Coffee Red Cup Showdown Aug 09-11, Prizes, free Seattle’s Best coffee, competition to find most imaginative new coffee drink Aug. 10, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Arts/Crafts Building. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 312-396-9701.

Taste of the Farmers Market Aug 11, 9am-1pm, Taste over 30 varieties of vintage tomatoes, fresh produce and samples Taylorville Restaurants. East side of square. Taylorville square, Taylorville.

Virginia Sunday Market Aug 12, 19, 11am-2pm, Every Sunday throughout summer. Music and food. Virginia town square, 217-370-2070.

Politics Drinking Coffee Liberally Aug 11, 18, 9am, Every Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. springfieldil@drinkingliberally.or g. Edgar’s Coffee House, 2001 Wabash Ave.

Drinking Liberally Aug 09, 16, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. springfieldil@drinkingliberally.org. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.

Occupy Illinois State Summit Aug 09-11, 4-5pm Thu, 9am- 4pm Fri, 9am-12pm, Gathering of Occupy groups from around state. Inaugural Occupy IL State Wide General Assembly Sat. 1:30 p.m. Illinois State Capitol, Capitol and Second St, 691- 7283.

Return-of-Illinois Aug 15, 6pm, Join movement to curb legislative corruption in Illinois.

www.returnofillinois.com. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

History Black Smith Hammer In & Antique Tractor Show Aug 11, Kitchell Park, 411 E. Ninth St, Pana.

Boys in Blue Exhibit Aug 09-10, 13-17, 20-22, 9am- 5pm Mon-Fri, New images and artifacts, including original Civil War battle flag. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.

Centennial Quilt Project Aug 09-10, 13-17, 20-22, Your chance to get your signature on reproduced quilt. $5. vachellindsay.org. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.

Elkhart Historical Society Lecture Aug 17, 5:30pm, “Elephants in Lincoln, The Mastodon Story.” Dennis Campbell, Lincoln College science professor. $25. Reservations online or 947- 2238. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, 947-2100.

Games with Mr. Lincoln Aug 15, 22, 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 Aug 09-22, 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 Aug 09-11, 16-18, 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 Aug 16, 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 Aug 09, 16, 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 Aug 15, 22, 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.

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.

Life with Susan Aug 11, 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 Aug 09-22, 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 Aug 11, 18, 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 Aug 10, 17, 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 Aug 09-22, 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 Connection Support Group Aug 15, 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 Aug 14, 21, 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 Aug 09, 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.

Heads Up Group Aug 19, 2-4pm, Support group for those with a head injury. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523- 2587 v/tty.

NAMI Support Group Aug 15, 7-8:30pm, Third Wed. 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.

Reiki for Cancer Patients Aug 13, 20, By Appointment, Open to all cancer patients regardless of where they are treated. Register phone. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-5408.

Sports & Fitness

5k Run/Walk Aug 11, 8am, In memory of Tony Mabie. soccer field. $20. Register. 786-2426. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Railsplitter Olympic Triathlon Aug 11, 7:30am, 9/10-mile lake swim, 24.8-mile rolling rural bike, 6.2-mile run through historic 1800s pioneer village.

Lake Petersburg Peach Street Boat Ramp, Petersburg, 217- 341-1309.

Rise to the Challenge Tour Aug 10-12, 10am-8pm, Participate at State Fair in simulated mission designed to demonstrate real-life roles of Air Guard men and women.

Happy Hollow. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Stovepipe Sprint Triathlon Aug 11, 8am, 500-yard lake swim, 13-mile rolling rural roads bike, 3.1-mile run through 1800s pioneer village. Lake Petersburg Peach Street Boat Ramp, Petersburg, 217- 341-1309.

Faith & Philosophy

After Five Christian Women’s Club Dinner Aug 21, 6:30-8pm, $15. Reservations by Aug. 18 417- 501-6449. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.

Court Madonna Meeting Aug 16, 6:30pm, Bring covered dish and food for Holy Family Food Pantry. 523-2908. St. Joseph Parish, Sullivan House, 1306 N. Fifth St.

Democracy and the Election Campaign Aug 19, 10:30am, Professor Frank Kopecky discusses importance of 2012 election, major issues recap, electoral process and college, foreign policy issues that affect election. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

Social Issues and the Election Aug 12, 10:30am, Frank Kopecky discusses social issues and their role in the election. Why do some people vote against their own interests?, Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

Union Baptist Women’s Day Luncheon Aug 18, 10am auction, Sis Florine Brooks, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, “Portrait of a Godly Woman.” $10 at door. Advance tickets by phone. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St, 217-544-8115.

Women’s Day Worship Service Aug 19, 10:45am, Sis Nicole Gales of Abundant Faith Christian Center. “Portrait of a Godly Woman.”, Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St, 217-544-8115.

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