FAIRS & FESTIVALS Bar-B-Cue Aug 26, 12-7pm, Raffle, Bobby Remack Band, DJ the Clown, free swimming and great food. Free admission. 787-2360. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Rd.

Illinois State Fair Aug 16-19, So much to do we can’t list everything. Food, entertainment, exhibits and so much more.

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

Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival Aug 24-26, 10am-11pm Fri, 8am-11pm Sat, 8am, Hot air balloon launch and glow, tethered balloon rides, music, food, carnival games, fine art fair, the art of wine, children’s art activities, flea market, craft fair, car show and more. $5 and free. 735- 2385. Logan County Airport, Lincoln, 217-735-2385.

Old Capitol Blues & BBQs Aug 24-25, 6pm-12am Fri, 12pm-12am Sat, BBQ competitors and vendors, local and national blues talent and children’s activities. $5, under 12 free. Fifth and Washington. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.

BOOKS & AUTHORS 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. 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.

Poets, Painters and Performers Aug 29, 6-8pm, Poetry reading, solo musical performances and artist talks during night of creative inspiration between Springfield Poets and Writers, Prairie Art Alliance and individual local musicians. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 2 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-544-2727. Springfield Comic Book Convention Aug 19, 10am-4pm, Comic books, new and old, toys and related collectibles. Free and open to public.

309-657-1599. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.

THEATER & COMEDY An Evening with Patsy Cline Aug 23-26, Through Sept. 23 weekend dinner and show starring Julie Seeley. $34-$38. Reservations 309-965-2545. Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theater, 1451 Timberline Rd, Goodfield.

Disney’s Beauty And The Beast Aug 16-19, 8:30pm, Classic tale of magic spells broken by true love. $8-$14. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr. Man of La Mancha Aug 24-26, Gala production in association with Over the Moon Productions.

Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. Mystery Dinner Theater Aug 25, 6pm, Wine tasting, dinner and mystery, ‘Murder in Margaritaland.’ $18. Reservations, 938-4305. Prairie Mills Windmill Hall, Golden.

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. Pre-show. $13-$8. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632- 5440.

To Kill a Mockingbird Aug 24-26, 8-10:30pm, Aug. 24-26, 30-31, Sept.

1, Drama based on Harper Lee’s book. 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

Artist on the Plaza Aug 16, 21, 23, 28, 12-1pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, free outdoor performances. 7533519. 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 18, 25, 11:30am-12:30pm, Playing every Saturday. Golden Frog Cafe, 218 S. Sixth, 299- 6576.

Brock McGuire Band Aug 23, 8pm, Acclaimed Irish musical group. $24.

Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787. Can Fest Music Festival for A4PG Aug 25, 12pm-1am, Music, interviews, video screening of show, raffles to benefit Access 4 Producers Group. Ages 21 and up. $10. The Tin Can Pub, 225 E. Monroe, 691-1301. Carillon Concerts Aug 19, 22, 26, 7pm Wed and Sun, 3pm Sun, Local sub Carillonneur Jim Rogers plays free weekly concerts this summer. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Rd. Colt Ford Concert Aug 23, 7pm, Colt Ford, with special guest Jo Caine, Mia Bergmann and Madison Bolin. $20. Cumberland County Fairgrounds, West Cumberland, Greenup, 217-923-1507. Concert for Carla Aug 25, 4-9pm, Tom Irwin concert, raffle for Ipad, Kindle Fire and Nook, silent auction, games, bounce house, crafts, vendors, food. $10, $5 kids. Farmingdale Presbyterian Church, 7971 Farmington Cemetery Road , Pleasant Plains, 626-1321.

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. Kevin Lucas Orchestra Aug 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 Trio. Free. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933. Lincoln Troubadour Fri. Concerts Aug 17, 24, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 4pm, A cappella music performers present Civil War era songs arranged in eight-part harmony. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-7960. Lincoln Troubadour Sat. Concerts Aug 18, 25, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 4pm, A cappella music performers present Civil War era songs arranged in eight-part harmony. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-7960. Lincoln Troubadour Thurs. Concerts Aug 16, 23, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, and 4pm, A cappella music performers present Civil War era songs arranged in eight-part harmony. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-7960. Lincoln Troubadour Wed. Concerts Aug 22, 29, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 3pm , Wednesdays, a cappella music performers present Civil War era songs arranged in eight-part harmony. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-7960.

Mini Jazz Fest and Indoor Picnic Aug 19, 2-7pm, Buffet chicken dinner and three great bands. $35. Advance tickets recommended, 546- 1363, 422-8800. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel, 4191 US 36 West, Decatur. Prairie Voices Aug 17, 24, 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.

Sangamon Brass Summer Series Aug 22, 7:30-8:30pm, Along with baroque, classical and contemporary music debuting Beatles set. Free. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-793-9492. 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 19, 26, 6pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand Sundays, June through Aug.

478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Tina and Her Pony Aug 26, 7pm, American folk. $15. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-494-0583. Winds on the Prairie Flute Concert Aug 20, 27, 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 22, 29, 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. Public Dance - Lonny Lynn Orchestra Aug 25, 7-10pm, $10. Doors open at 6 p.m. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton, 217-836-6945. Salsa Nights Aug 25, 9pm-12:30am, Last Sat. of each month. $3. Abe’s Southside Cafe & Pub, 3751 S. Sixth St.

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 16-18, 20-25, 27-29, 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. Expressions in Color - Champaign, IL Aug 16-19, 21-26, 28-29, 9am-5pm Tue-Sat, 2-5pm Sun, Through Dec. 30, modern American and European works from museum’s permanent collection. Free, $3 suggested donation. Krannert Art Museum, 500 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, 333-1861.

Fine Arts Festival - Jacksonville, IL Aug 25-26, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, 30 exhibitors from Central Illinois and neighboring states show and sell a variety of art. Free. 245-6884. Jacksonville square, 200 E. State , Jacksonville. Holding Hands With History Aug 16-18, 21-25, 28-29, 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 16-29, 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 16-18, 20-25, 27-29, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am- 3pm Sat, Through Sept. 1. Award-winning sculpture work. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. Photograph Display Aug 16-26, 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 Meeting Aug 23, 7pm, Fourth Thursday of month in third floor boardroom. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

The History of The Division Aug 20-23, 27-29, 8am-4pm Mon-Thu, Through Sept. 14, artwork of Matthew Schultz and personal artifacts from past 150 years of men in group. (Reception Sept. 7, 6 p.m. includes lecture of The Division’s history, room 2209.), LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.

Through the Looking Glass - Featured Artist Exhibit Aug 16-18, 21-25, 28-29, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Linda Morrison, watercolor and drawing; Rick Taylor, acrylic & oil/digital art. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787. Washington Park Historic Photography Display Aug 18-29, 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 Explore the Galaxy with Klutz Aug 26, 2pm, Parents and kids age 4-12 get to decorate the night sky and space-themed scenes and more. Sign up by phone or in store. Free. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440. Ghost Hunting Workshop for Kids Aug 24, 6:30-8pm, Debbie Lowery, Springfield Ghost Society, shows ghostly photos, demonstrates devices, leads an actual ghost hunt. $15. Register by phone. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631. Wonderous Wednesday Storytime Aug 22, 29, 11am, With Miss Alana, plus activity. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

NATURE Breakfast with the Animals Aug 25, 8-10am, Experience the awakening of the zoo while enjoying a continental breakfast. $10-$9, $8-$7. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821. Geocaching Aug 16-29, May 19-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. Land of Lincoln Water Gardening Society Meeting Aug 23, 6:30pm, “Pond Topics Smorgasbord” from multiple presenters. Public invited. www.llwgs.org. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue. Master Naturalist Training Classes start Aug. 29 and run through Oct. 31 9am-4pm,, meeting every Wednesday. $200. Space limited. Register asap, 782-4617. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Drive. Wed. Morning Pickup Party Aug 22, 29, 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 16, 23, 6:15pm, Civic organization meets every Thursday. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 725-6467. Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Aug 24, 7:30am coffee, 8am program, Steward Sandstrom, new chamber president. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787. 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. Sex Addicts Anonymous Aug 16, 20, 23, 27, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, [email protected]. Confidentiality assured. Various locations. Springfield Camera Club Aug 23, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St. Springfield Social Club Aug 22, 5:30-8:30pm, Collecting school supplies for First Day Fund. American Harvest Eatery, 3241 W. Iles.

BULLETIN BOARD

AAUW Annual Fall Coffee Aug 25, 9am-12pm, Current and prospective members learn about upcoming events and special interest groups. Free. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 216-870- 6422. APL Pet Adoptions Aug 17, 19, 11am-1pm Fri, 10am-1pm Sun, Dogs from Conversation World on Sunday and from Comptroller’s Tent on Friday. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave. APL Pet Adoptions Aug 18-19, 11am-4pm, Saturday dogs and cats for adoption. (Sunday, cats until 3 p.m. from Petsmart.), Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy. APL Pet Adoptions Aug 25-26, 11am-3pm, Dogs and cats on Sat. and until 2 p.m. at Green Hyundai West at White Oaks Mall. (Sunday cats only.), Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy. Celebration of the Arts Aug 17, 19, 3pm Fri and Sun, 12:30pm Mon, Art show Friday. Elvis Tribute Sun. Chef-prepared lunch with music by Mark Vincent on Monday. RSVP 546- 5577. Montvale Estates, 2601 Montvale Drive.

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. 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 21, 28, 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 16-17, 20-24, 27-29, 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. Primp your Pit Aug 16-18, 20-25, 27-29, 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. Quarter Auction Aug 16, 6pm, Third Thursdays, over fifty items and over twenty vendors. Different charity benefits each month from part of proceeds. Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, 483-7999. Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Aug 22, 11am-12:45pm, Dave Tell and Diane Dassing. $12. Reservations by Aug. 17, 787-8246. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr, 787-8246. Vigil for Peace Aug 18, 25, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.

FOOD Ag Appreciation at Farmers Market Aug 25, 9am-1pm, East side of the square put on by Taylorville Main Street. Taylorville square, Taylorville.

Baking with Herbs Aug 25, 10am-12pm, Learn to grow, dry, and bake with herbs. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927. Illinois Products Farmers Market Aug 16, 23, 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 18, 22, 25, 29, 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. Virginia Sunday Market Aug 19, 26, 11am-2pm, Every Sunday throughout summer. Music and food. Virginia town square, 217-370-2070.

POLITICS Drinking Coffee Liberally Aug 18, 25, 9am, Every Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Edgar’s Coffee House, 2001 Wabash Ave. Drinking Liberally Aug 16, 23, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.

HISTORY 1800s Craft Fair Aug 26, 10am-4pm, Watch craftspeople demonstrate variety of trades, live period music, tours and more. Free. Postville Courthouse State Historic Site, 914 Fifth St, Lincoln, 217-732- 8930. Boys in Blue Exhibit Aug 16-17, 20-24, 27-29, 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 16-17, 20-24, 27-29, 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 22, 29, 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 16-29, 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 16-18, 23-25, 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 16, 23, 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 22, 29, 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.

Lemonade with Lincoln Aug 22, 29, 12:30-1:30pm, Wednesdays, lemonade and cookies with Mr. Lincoln and Mrs. Edwards. Free. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Lincoln Era Demonstration Aug 16-29, 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 18, 25, 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 17, 24, 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 16-29, 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.

AUDITIONS Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony Aug 20-22, 3-9pm, Openngs in all levels for strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. $5 fee. 753-8000, schedule audition time. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

HEALTH Baby Day 2012 Aug 26, 12-3pm, New and expecting parents can visit over 40 exhibitors. (Free 3D ultrasounds for 24 months pregnant, must make appointment.) $4. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 545-8000.

Connection Support Group Aug 29, 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 21, 28, 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.

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Aug 23, 6:30-7:30pm, Kristal Perry-Gutierrez, MA, LCPC discusses use of EMDR to treat trauma, PTSD and other issues. 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 29, 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.

Personal Assistant Employees Group Aug 28, 3-4:30pm, Support for those with a disability who hire personal assistants to help them with everyday activity. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S.

Grand Ave. West, 217-523-2587 v/tty. Reiki for Cancer Patients Aug 20, 27, By Appointment, Open to all cancer patients regardless of where they are treated. Register phone. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-5408.

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.

Munchies and Movie Night Aug 25, 5:30pm, Family friendly evening. First Baptist Church, 301 South Grand Ave. West.

Praise on the Square... Christ in the Air Aug 25, 3-9pm, Mike Rayson and Grant Northsworthy, speakers. Musical groups, talent show, children activities, food vendors. Free. Divernon square, Divernon, 217-628-3530. 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.

SPORTS & FITNESS Run for the Home 5K race/walk Aug 25, 8am, Hosted by KC #364 to benefit St. Joseph’s Home of Springfield. Stuart Park, Winch Lane (north of Jefferson), 529-5596.

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