Lincoln and Shakespeare Aug 25, Sep 01, 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 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 23-31, Sep 01-05, 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
Auditions for Tartuffe Sep 04-05, 7pm, 6pm crew, Attend either Sept. 4 or 5. Also crew interviews at 6 p.m. All welcome, cold readings from script. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 206-8307.
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 Sep 01, 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.
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 23, 30, 7:30-8:30pm, Support group for those affected by depression or bipolar disorder, and friends/family. Springfield conference room (B149). Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St, 414- 7368.
DBSA Central Illinois Aug 28, Sep 04, 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.
NAMI Support Group Sep 01, 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.
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.
Passport to Wellness Sep 04, 9am-1pm, Seniors travel around the world where each country or area is an assessment or screening. Free. 786-2872. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St.
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 27, Sep 03, 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
Gospel Gig Sep 01, 6:30pm, Detroit Christian Church, 400 Main St, Pittsfield.
Healing Crystal Bowl Meditation Sep 04, 6pm, Peggy Patty leads with healing sounds of Unity’s crystal bowls every first Thursday. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.
Lama Lodru Rinpoche Calm Abiding Meditation Sep 02, 10am-12pm and 2- 4pm, (Private interviews Sept. 3.) Call to register. $35, no one turned away for inability to pay. Chiara Center, 4875 LaVerna Rd, 793-5363.
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.
Sports & Fitness
Miles for Memories 5K Run/Walk Sep 01, 8am, 7:30am registration, Benefiting Alzheimer’s Association. HTOTT.com. Hudson’s Talk of the Town, 115 Gov Oglesby St, Elkhart.
Outlaws 11U Competitive Baseball Tryouts Aug 26, 4pm, Virden, Virden, 217-691-8174.
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.
Springfield Junior Blues Sep 01-02, 6pm Sat, 3pm Sun, The Blues take on Peoria Mustangs Saturday and Sunday. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St.
More events, more details in our online calendar at illinoistimes.com.
Searchable by date, venue, genre, name and more.
