Fairs & Festivals Chatham American Legion Homecoming Jun 13-15, 5pm Thu-Fri, 1pm Sat, Chatham town square, 101 W. Mulberry, Chatham, 483-4804. Farmersville Irish Days Jun 13-15, Entertainment, games, rides and food each day. Bands each night. Farmersville.

General Grierson Civil War Days Jun 14-16, Largest mounted Civil War reenactment in the Midwest. Free. 217-217-473-4099. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville. Macoupin County Fair Jun 24-26, Gracia Harrison from “The Voice,” tractor pulls, demolition derby, mud drags and more. Macoupin County Fairgrounds, 21368 Rte. 4, Carlinville, 217-854-9422.

Middletown Homecoming Jun 21-23, Knapp Library/Museum and Dunlap homes open during threeday festival. Middletown downtown

square, Middletown. Midsummer Arts Faire - Quincy, IL Jun 21-23, 5-9pm Fri, 10am-9pm Sat, 11-4pm , Juried fi ne art exhibit and sale, children’s pavilion, entertainment and food vendors. 217-779-2285. Washington Park, 1310 Washington, Quincy, 217-223-7703. Route 66 Rumble Jun 21-22, Music by Dale Watson, Check Mead and his Grassy Knoll Boys, Hot Rod and Motorcycle Show, swamp meet, food and beer. $10. Macoupin County Fairgrounds, 21368 Rte. 4, Carlinville, 217-854-9422.

Sangamon County Fair Jun 19-23, Carnival, contests, entertainment, exhibits and more. $5-$20. 488-2685. sangcofair.com. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, northwest edge of town, New Berlin.

Woodson June Jamboree Jun 22, 10am, Children’s parade, food, crafts, bands, games and fi reworks at 9 p.m. Woodson.

Books & Authors

Poets in the Parlor Jun 15, 2pm, Springfi eld Poets and Writers read original work. Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

Spoken Word Nothing to Lose Jun 22, 7pm-1am, Midwest Literary Underground poets perform, standup comedy, live band and short fi lm debut. Free. Bogart’s, 2142 Old State Rd, Jacksonville, 371-1799.

Poetry Group Jun 19, 7-8:30pm, Informal poetry group hosted by Jacksonville Public Library and Out of Town Books. Our Town Books, 64 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Poetry Open Mic Jun 19, 6-8pm, Bring poetry to read, or just sit back and listen. Springfi eld Poets & Writers. 725-9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528- 1901.

Theater & Comedy

Comedian Donnie Baker Jun 14-15, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm, 9:30pm Sat, Catch all of his characters on The Bob & Tom show. $20-$21. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233. Comedian Johnny Kavanaugh Jun 21-22, 8pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat, Conversational standup. Two for one weekend $12.50 per couple. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233. Dirty Jokes and Magic Tricks Jun 14, 9pm, Palace Theater at Double D’s, 105 W. Washington, Edinburgh. 623-5719.

Illinois Shakespeare Festival Jun 13-26, Outdoor theater with Comedy of Errors, Macbeth, Failure: A Love Story and more. 866-IL-SHAKE. the festival.org. Ewing Manor, 48 Sunset Rd, Bloomington, (309) 829-6333.

Les Miserables Jun 14-16, 19-23, 8:30pm, 19th century French story with beautiful music. $8-$14. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr, 793- MUNI.

South Pacific Jun 13-15, 8pm, American WWII nurse stationed at a U.S. Naval base falls in love with expatriate French plantation owner but struggles to accept his mixedrace children. Free pre-show 7 p.m. $13. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632- 5440.

Sunset Boulevard the Musical Jun 28-July 13, 8pm, 2pm Sundays, The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838- 3006.

Music: General Events Artist on the Plaza Jun 13, 18, 20, 25, 12-1pm, Through Aug. 29, Tuesday and Thursday free outdoor performances. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363. Carillon Concerts Jun 13, 18-20, 25-26, 7pm Tue-Thu, Sun and 3pm Sun, Carillonneur Robin Austin plays wide variety of classical, folk and popular songs. Free. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. 217-546-3853.

Clarinet Ensemble Jun 22, 10-10:45am, Enjoy the delightful sounds of a clarinet ensemble. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 782-6776.

Concert and Ice Cream Social Jun 15, 6pm, Southern Gospel recording artists, The Chosen Ones. Ice Cream Social prior to concert. Free-will offerings accepted. Buffalo Hart Presbytarian Church, 7862 Buffalo Hart Rd, Williamsville, 299-7316. Concerts in the Park Jun 16, 23, 6-7pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at bandstand Sundays, June-Aug. Bring a lawn chair. 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville. Decatur Concerts In the Park Jun 15, 18, 25-26, 6:30pm, Millikin Homestead (6/15); Monroe Park (6/18); Hess Park (6/25); Kiwanis Park (6/26), Decatur.

Engelbach- Hart Festival Jun 15, 7:30pm, Internationally heralded pianist and conductor Ian Hobson is part of this free concert. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.

Eric Burgett Jun 15, 9:30pm, A Central Illinois native and Nashville Country artist. Macon County Fairgrounds, Route 121 NW,

Decatur, 217-875-0135. Springfield Municipal Band Jun 13, 6:30pm, Free concert. Bring a chair or blanket. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Dr. Springfield Municipal Band Concerts Jun 18, 25, 7:30pm, Playing every Tuesday, except July 2. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd.

The Horse Show Jun 15, 10am-10pm, Free music fest with Timbre, The Transatlantic, With You In Mind and more. Food for purchase, playground, meet horses. Refuge Ranch, 3845 Delay Road, Pawnee, 217-498-7679.

Under the Stars Benefit Jun 15, 8-10pm, Tom Irwin and the Corn Shuckers performs Sangamon Songs and more. Bring lawn chair. Donations accepted for Clayville and Masonic Memorial Pleasant Plains Scholarship. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 626- 1024.

Dance A Ballroom Dance Jun 15, 7-11pm, Ballad lesson first hour. $5. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428-1560. A Country Dance Jun 19, 7-10pm, $5. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428-1560.

A Country Dance Jun 14, 7-11pm, No lessons. $5. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428-1560.

A Country Dance Jun 26, 7-10pm, $5. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428-1560.

A Country Dance Jun 21, 7-11pm, No lesson. $5. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428-1560.

A Country Reunion Jun 22, 7pm, Potluck and open dancing. $5. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428-1560. All About Dance Jun 19, 26, 6:30-10pm, Every Wed. dance lessons before dance at 8 p.m. $5. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 836-1438.

Dance Jun 14, 21, 8-11pm, BAM. (The Music Men, June 21; Kevin

Turner, June 28.) $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.

Art & Architecture Fine Arts and Craft Fair Jun 13-15, 9am-5pm, Over 20 local and regional artisans in an outdoor setting. With live music around noon daily. The Gables, Plaza Dr, off West White Oaks Dr near Greenbriar and Veterans.

Gallery Opening Exhibit and Talk Jun 14-15, 21-22, 4-7pm Fri, 10am-4pm Sat, Art historian Dr. Wendell Mathews, presents two gallery talks on art styles and art values. Reservations required by phone. Mohn Custom Interiors, 2201 W. White Oaks Dr. 217- 787-6251.

Illinois Prairie Pastel Society Jun 13-15, 17-22, 24-26, Through July 27, Pastel: Painting with Pure Pigment by local artists. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713. Norway: Marilynn and Dean Madden Collection Jun 13-15, 17-22, 24-26, Through July 31, exhibit highlights the art of rosemaling, Norway’s national folk painting. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur, 217-423-3189.

Oil Paintings of Roger DeWitt Jun 21-23, View at festival in museum and library, large oil paintings commemorating historic Springfi eld to Peoria Road. Middletown downtown square, Middletown. Third Thursday Art Show Jun 20, 6pm-12am, Free, open, all ages art show with local acoustic music and one band at end of night. Donnie’s Homespun, 107 West Cook Road, 217-691-1301.

Film & Television Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Jun 20, 7pm, Third Thursdays in Highland room. 725-1187. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams.

Decatur Movies in the Park Jun 26, 8:30pm, Kiwanis Park (6/26); South Shores Park (7/10); Fairview Park (7/13);

Sinawik Park (7/17), Decatur. Various locations.

Movies in the Park Jun 14, dusk, Free viewing of “Hotel Transylvania.” Bring a chair or blanket. 544-1751. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Dr.

Children’s Corner All About Me - Art Class Jun 13, 10am, Ages 2-5 and a grown-up for art, games and snacks. $40. Register online. Urban Sassafras, 200 Broadway, 670-2391.

Animal Tales Jun 18, 10am, Special presentation of Summer Reading Program. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 18-19, 10am and 2pm, “Growing Up Wild: Penguins on Parade.” Ages 3-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993. Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 25-26, 10am and 2pm, “The Magic School Bus Gets Ants in Its Pants.” Ages 3-8.

Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.

Gross-ology focuses on Caves Jun 24, 10am, Discover what lurks in our caves. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

How To Eat Fried Worms Jun 17, 10am, Movie event as part of Summer Reading Program. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Nitro Joe Jun 25, 10am, Special presentation of Summer Reading Program. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Scheels Kids Klub Jun 17, 6pm, Learn all about the fun of golf! A free event for kids ages 4-12. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur, 217-726- 6330.

Super Science Mini Camps Jun 13-14, 8:30am-12pm, “Trilobites, Tully and More.” Explore fossils from animals who lived in Illinois’ ancient seas. For kids who completed 3rd-5th grade on Thurs. and 1st-2nd grade on Fri. $20-$30. Register by phone. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782- 0061.

genHkids Get Fit on Route 66 Walk, Run, Roll Jun 22, 9am-12pm, Every child registered gets a medal and a t-shirt. Free. genhkids.org. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 414-7052.

Science Girl Tech Jun 13-14, 8:30am-5pm, Hands on activities camp for girls entering 7th, 8th or 9th grade in fall 2013. $30. Register by June 6. csc.uis.edu/girltech. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217- 206-6073.

Nature Bike and Hike Days Jun 16, 23, 8am-5pm, Barricaded to promote biking, hiking, walking and running. Sundays through Sept. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753-6225. Geocaching Jun 13-26, Through summer, search for 10 caches hidden by Springfi eld Park District at its parks. 753-0700. Washington Park, South Grand and

MacArthur, 217-753-6225. Wed. Morning Pickup Party Jun 19, 26, 9-10am, Weather permitting, help pick up trash. Bags, long-handled trash grabbers, gloves available. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473.

Environment

Sustainable Lawns and Landscapes Jun 22, 9am-12pm, Learn to design, implement and maintain attractive and environmentally friendly lawn and landscape. $24. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2407.

Lectures & Meetings ABATE Chapter Meeting Jun 20, 7pm, ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Third Thursday of every month. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd, 217-836- 3336.

Association of Information Technology Professionals Jun 18, 5:30-8pm, Ken White, MFS&W. “In Depth Analysis Windows 8 vs RT.” $17. Brick House Grill and Pub, 3136 W. Iles Ave, 628-3697.

Haunted America Conference Jun 21-22, 5pm Fri-12am Sun, Lectures, presentations, “Monster Panel,” haunted tours, ghost hunts, workshops and much more. $50. Lincoln Square Theatre, 141 N. Main, Decatur, 899-5676. IWIL Annual Diamond Award Jun 13, 5-7:30pm, Business meeting, offi cer elections and awards. $25. iwil.biz. Reservation with payment by 5 p.m. June 6. Bella Milano, 4525 Wabash Ave, 217-528-2323. LGBTQ yOUTh Group Jun 14, 21, 6-10pm, Every Friday for LGBTQ youth and allies ages 13-17. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave, 217-528-5253.

Personal Assistant Training Jun 19, 10am-5pm, Register for this free training offered three days. Various locations, 217- 523-2587 v/tty. Rotary Club of Springfield Jun 24, 5:30-7pm, Complimentary for prospective Rotarians. Maldaner’s , 222 S. Sixth St, 793-1710.

Rotary Club of Springfield Jun 17, 5:30-7pm, Complimentary for prospective Rotarians. Upcoming UIS PAC events, Bob Vaughn. Maldaner’s , 222 S. Sixth St, 793-1710.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Jun 13, 17, 20, 24, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, springfi eldsaa@gmail.com. Confi dentiality assured. Various locations.

Thomas Jefferson, Gardener Jun 20, 6pm, Author and Monticello garden director for 35 years, Peter J. Hatch discusses various themes that defi ned Jefferson’s passion for gardening. First come seating. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6245.

Bulletin Board 2013 Pride Picnic Jun 15, 5-9pm, Hosted by Coalition of Rainbow Alliances. Meat, beverages provided. Bring side dish. Free. Shelter Number 4. 498-9930. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 217-544- 1751.

Backgammon Club

Jun 19, 26, 6pm, Every Wed. with Sangamon Valley Backgammon Association. 622- 9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111. Bootlegging Pub Crawl Tour Jun 15, 22, 8-10pm, $12, cash only. Reservations, 217-502- 8687. Begins at Lincoln family statues, Sixth and Adams St. Downtown Springfi eld.

Carillon Tours Jun 15-16, 19, 22-23, 26, 2-8pm Sat-Sun, 6:30pm Wed, Every tour includes live carillon performance. $3.25, $2.50 kids. Travelogue Destination: Qatar Jun 20, 7pm, Local resident talks about trip to Qatar. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Dumber Than Zane Trivia Night Jun 21, 6pm, Firefi ghters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr, 217-628-7077.

Heads Up Group Jun 23, 2-4pm, Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217- 523-2587 v/tty. IMHOA Show Jun 21-23, 8am-11pm, See some beautiful miniature horses.

Coliseum. Free. 815-644-6830. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 13-15, 11am and 6:30pm, One of the premier horse shows in the U.S. Free. Coliseum. 793-0670. midwestcharity.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Personal Assistant Employers Group Jun 25, 3-4:30pm, Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217- 523-2587 v/tty.

Quilt Show Jun 13-16, 18-23, 25-26, 10am-5pm Tue-Sat, 1-5pm Sun, Tour the Victorian C. H. Moore Homestead Mansion and see quilts spotlighting Abraham Lincoln displayed throughout. $3. DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton, 217-935- 6066.

Raise the Roof for the Rockfords Jun 23, 1-6pm, Music by Dubious Choices and Backpack Jones, food, dunk tank, kids activities. Sponsored by Southeast High School PTO. Firefi ghters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr, 414- 5115.

Scrabble Springfield Jun 20, 6:30-9:30pm, Scrabble enthusiasts – Get your game on. First and third Thursday of each month. Mansion View Inn, 529 S. Fourth Street, 217-652- 5017. Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Jun 19, 11am-12:45pm, “Wishing for an Effi cient Kitchen.” Register by May 17. $12. 787-8246. Northfi eld Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr, 787-8246.

Vendor, Craft and Flea Market Jun 20, 10am-5pm, If interested in setting up as a vendor, call 217-725-7232. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave, 217-725-7232.

Woofstock Jun 15, 9am-2pm, Rescued paws parade, pooch parade, obedience and unique breed demos, vendors, food, fi do fhotos. $5. homewardboundpetshelter. com. Macon Resources, 2121 Hubbard Avenue, Decatur, 875- 1910.

Food Illinois Products Farmers Market Jun 13, 20, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 19, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Jun 15, 19, 22, 26, 8am- 12:30pm Wed and Sat, May 15-Oct 26. Cheese, produce, meats, art and more. Third Saturdays include entertainment, cooking demos and more. Adams between Fifth and Second. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc. 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544-1723.

History 114th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Flag Lowering

Jun 18, 25, 7pm, One lucky visitor in attendance will receive the fl ag. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717. Attention to Detail Tour Jun 15, 10:15am, Two Saturdays a month, April-July, led by veteran tour guide Frank Marchant. $20 suggested donation. Reservations encouraged. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217- 782-6776. Camp Butler Stories Exhibit Jun 15, 19, 22, 26, 10am-4pm Sat, 12-4pm Wed, Features artifacts and documents. ileshouse.org. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St, 217-492- 5929. Civil War Quilters: Loyal Hearts of Illinois Jun 13-26, 8:30am-5pm Mon- Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through Sept. 8, exhibit featuring quilts and objects by Illinois women. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Home Tours Jun 16, 19, 23, 26, 12-4pm, Tour Springfi eld’s oldest home. Artisans demos (Lincoln impersonator 1-2 p.m.) Saturdays through June. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St, 217-492-5929.

Light Dessert Tea Jun 22, 2pm, Presentation by Sharon Miner as Kate Frazee Lindsay. Reservations required by phone. $7. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901. Lincoln’s Funeral: Distant Memories Jun 18, 25, 5:30-6:15pm, Every Tuesday night at Receiving Vault. Free. www.lincolntomb. org. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782- 2717.

Of Glass and Wood Tour Jun 15, 1:15pm, With veteran tour guide Frank Marchant. $15 suggested donation. Reservations encouraged. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776. Vicksburg Campaign Lecture Jun 13, 7pm, Dr. Mark DePue brings to life major Civil War battle. Free. Register presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217- 782-5764.

WWII B-17 Bomber Display and Rides Jun 17-18, 20-21, 10am-7pm, Flying museum and veteran memorial. Flights $425, reservations 602-448-9415, b17rc@azcaf.org. Cockpit tour $5. Ground viewing, photo opportunity free. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, J. David Jones Parkway, 217-788-9200.

Health 5th Annual Butterfly Release Jun 22, 10am, 5th annual Butterfl y Release benefi ting Simmons Cancer Institute celebrates, supports and encourages anyone facing a health-related issue, family members, friends and caregivers. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-0395. Connection Support Group Jun 19, 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. Free Testings Jun 13-14, 17-21, 24-26, 12-3pm Mon-Fri, Free HIV, hepatitis C, gonorrhea and chlamydia testing. Weekdays or by appointment. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave, 217-528- 5253. GROW in Illinois Mental Health Jun 13, 20, 6:30pm, 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. Thursdays. 816- 1083. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.

Memory Video Conference Series Jun 13, 20, 12:30pm, Free each Thursday in June. SIUE School of Nursing, 409 W. Calhoun, Room 110, 545-7181.

NAMI Support Group Jun 19, 7-8:30pm, Third Wed. National Alliance on Mental Illness for family and friends of persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570. OCD Self-Help Group Jun 24, 6:30-8pm, Last Monday of month in library. 217-522- 8446. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge, 545-2155.

Faith & Philosophy Catholic Daughters of the Americas Monthly Meeting Jun 20, 6:30pm, Meeting includes a potluck dinner and white elephant bingo. New members and guests are always welcome. Call Della for more information at 217-528- 4582. St. Joseph’s Church, 700 E. Spruce St, Chatham, 217- 483-3772.

Flower Communion Jun 16, 10:30am, Celebration of summer and refl ection on spiritual gifts given and received during previous year. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

Fundamentalist vs Liberal Religion Jun 23, 10:30am, Former fundamentalist minister speaks out, contrasting two religious views. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

Sports & Fitness Adult Open Tennis Tournament Jun 15-16, Outdoor sanctioned tournament by Springfi eld Tennis Ass. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753-6225. Drop-In Derby Jun 16, 8-10pm, First and third Sunday for ages 18 and up. Helmet required. $5, $3 skate rental. Skateland South, 1500 Recreation Dr, 546-4543.

Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Jun 15-16, Comer Cox Park, Capitol Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Dr. Railsplitter Olympic Triathlon Jun 15, 7:30am, 9/10-mile lake swim, 24.8-mile rolling rural bike, 6.2-mile run through historic 1800s pioneer village. abestriseries.com. Lake Petersburg Peach Street Boat Ramp, Petersburg, 217-341-1309. Run for Kids Sake Jun 22, 7am, 8:20am and 8:30 am, 100-yard race for kids ages 5-12 sponsored by Springfi eld Chapter of FBI Citizens’ Academy Alumni Association. StokesTiming.com. RunForKidsSake5K@yahoo. com, Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753- 6225. Springfield Long Nine Game Jun 15-16, Watch Springfi eld’s vintage baseball team play at the Gierson Days festival. springfi eldlongnine.com. Jacksonville.

Stovepipe Sprint Triathlon Jun 15, 8am, 500-yard lake swim, 13-mile rolling rural roads bike, 3.1-mile run through 1800s pioneer village. abestriseries.com. Lake Petersburg Peach Street Boat Ramp, Petersburg, 217-341- 1309.

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