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FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular Aug 1, 8am-4pm Sat. More than 200 vehicles. Replica Lincoln funeral carriage, air demos, hot air balloon demo, 30-50 Ford Pintos, Fordzilla monster truck, Justin Allgaier show car, movie/TV cars, more. Spectators free. $15 judged, $10 display. Facebook. com/abelincolncarshow. 217-553-5271. Knights Action Park, 1700 Knights Recreation Drive, 217-546-8881.

Abe Lincoln Super Cruise Jul 31, 7pm Fri. Lineup 5pm at Ace Hardware on Wabash. Cruise starts at 7pm from Ace Hardware to Scheels parking lot. On-site Pinto Stampeders, Delorean hover demo, Fordzilla monster truck, Transformer movie cars, guest appearances, hot air balloon demo and more. Free. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

Morgan County Fair Jul 31, Aug 2-3, 5-7, 5-10pm Fri, 5-10pm Wed-Fri, 5-10pm Tue-Mon, 5-10pm Sat-Sun. Carnival, talent show, pageant, livestock, tractor pulls, live entertainment and more. mcfair.org 217-243-5678. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate,

Jacksonville.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Dr. Seuss Spectacular Jul 31, 7pm Fri. Celebrate Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss. Free. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy, 546-9440.

Poets in the Parlor: Teen Writing Camp Showcase Aug 2, 2-3pm Sun. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St., 524- 0901.

THEATER & COMEDY Distant Memories Aug 4, 11, 5:30-6:30pm Tue. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave. 782-2717.

MUSIC:

GENERAL EVENTS

Gospel Music Gathering Aug 1, 11am-3pm Sat. 217-652-0423. Kilbourne Community Center, Walnut and Fourth St., Kilbourne.

Meet the Bentones Aug 6, 12-1pm Thu. Part of the Springfi eld Area Arts Council’s Artist on the Plaza summer performance series. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. 217-753- 3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Streets at Adams.

Pam & Mark Fisher Aug 2, 6pm Sun. Part of the “Concerts in the Park” series hosted by Jacksonville Pilot Club. 370-0414. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Springfield Municipal Band in Concert Aug 4, 7:30-9pm Tue. 217-789-2974. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd.

The Gloryway Quartet Aug 1, 6:30pm Sat. The Gloryway Quartet at Salisbury Baptist Church. Salisbury Baptist Church, Byron Street, Pleasant Plains, 217-544-3207.

The Woodsmen Quartet Aug 2, 11am Sun. Live concert. Quartet is from Batesville, Ind. Clementine Memorial Church, 2175 N. 11th St., 217-652-0423. Tony Young Jul 30, 12-1pm Thu. Part of the Springfi eld Area Arts Council’s Artist on the Plaza summer performance series. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. 217-753- 3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams.

DANCE

Kevin Turner Jul 31, 8pm Fri. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217- 546-9515.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Love Art? Eat Froyo! for PAA Aug 1, 12-6pm Sat. Face painting, children’s art activities and more. Free. Frozen yogurt for purchase. prairieart.org. 217- 544-2787. CherryBerry Frozen Yogurt Bar, 2671 Chatham Road, 726-9955.

Moments: Photographs by David Brodsky Through Aug 31, 11:30am-6pm Mon-Fri, 6-8pm Sat. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St., 544-1793.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Hang the Halls Jul 30, Aug 1-6, 7am-10pm Thu- Thu. Holiday Inn Express, 3050 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-529-7771.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Aug 8, 11am-3pm Sat. “Down on the Farm” Super Saturday. Discover where the foods we eat come from, how they travel to our grocery stores and different ways to enjoy them. Free. For ages 3-8 and families. museum.state. il.us. 217-782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217- 782-7386.

SCIENCE

Monarch Butterfly Program Aug 1, 10am-12pm Sat. Program for families interested in learning about the life cycle and annual migration of the monarch butterfl y. Free. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

NATURE

2nd Annual Moonlight Paddle and Potluck Jul 31, 6:30pm Fri. Bring your kayak, canoe, lawn chairs, food, drinks, table settings, bug spray and head lamps. Fire and fresh roasted sweet corn compliments of Sangamon Valley Group of the Sierra Club. Camping available. Free. svgsierraclub.org. Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area, 10149 County Hwy. 11, Chandlerville.

Central Illinois Daylily Society Daylily Sale Aug 1, 12-3pm Sat. Free admission. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546- 4116.

ENVIRONMENT

Crop Mob Aug 2, 10am-3pm Sun. Spend a day on the farm. Learn what it’s like working on a farm that is part of the Old State Capitol Farmers Market. Lunch provided. Free, registration required. buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois. org. Choice Roots Farm, 3989 Sherman Road, Sherman, 528- 1563.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Capital Area Woodworkers Club Meeting Aug 4, 6:30-8pm Tue. Dinner and social hour from 5:30-6:30pm. Dan Schmoker demonstrates use of a shave horse and draw knife. cawspi.org. 217-553-0097. MCL Cafeteria, 2151 Wabash Ave. 217-787-8706.

Capital City Toastmasters Aug 5, 12, 12-1pm Wed. Weekly meeting. Develop communication and leadership skills to foster greater self confidence and personal growth.

Visitors welcome. 131-3356. toastmastersclubs.org. Illinois Department of Transportation, 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway. Chatham Jaycees Meeting Aug 6, 8-9pm Thu. 217-414- 9637. VFW Post #4763, 501 W. Mulberry, Chatham, 217-483- 4613.

Sertoma Club Aug 3, 12pm Mon. Noon, fi rst and third Monday of every month on fi rst fl oor next to Bennigans. 217-494-2099. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217-789-1530. Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club Jul 31, Aug 7, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors always welcome. guywire333@aol.com. 217- 546-5021. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 217-546-7646.

BULLETIN BOARD

APL New Volunteer Orientation Aug 5, 6-7:30pm Wed. Minors (under 16) must be accompanied by parent/guardian. 15 spots. Register at volunteer@ apl-shelter.org. Questions to Anne, 544-7387 x227. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road.

DAR Ice Cream Social Aug 6, 5:30-7:30pm Thu. Annual ice cream social. Desserts and big band entertainment. 217-243-5678. Governor Duncan Mansion, 4 Duncan Pl., Jacksonville, 245-2626.

Kids Klub - Back to School Bash Aug 3, 6-7pm Mon. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

Third Annual Community Free Clothing Giveaway Aug 1, 9am-2pm Sat. Refresh your wardrobe at no cost. Items include clothing and accessories for men, women and children. Free. trinity-lutheran.com. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.

Troy Roark Aug 4, 12-1pm Tue. A juggling show as part of the Springfi eld Area Arts Council’s Artist on the Plaza summer performance series. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. 217-753- 3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Streets at Adams.

Underdog Crawl Aug 1, 8am-6pm Sat.

Teams travel to participating locations and complete a physical, intellectual, “challenge” created by each bar. Afterparty from 9pm to 12am at Brickhouse downtown. Ages 21+. $60 per team of 4. 217-341-2969. Brickhouse Downtown, 217 S. Fifth St., 217-679-1500.

FOOD

Farm to Table Dinner Crawl Aug 8, 5-7:30pm Sat. Progressive dinner inclues one course each at Terra Andes, Driftwood Cocktail and Eatery, Augie’s Front Burner and Maldaner’s Restaurant. buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois. org. 217-528-1563. Downtown Springfi eld.

Illinois Products Farmers’ Market Jul 30, Aug 6, 4-7pm Thu. Every Thursday. Shopping, health and wellness information, special focuses and more. Free. illinoisproductmarket.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Local Flavors Dinner with Cooper’s Streetside Bistro Aug 6, 4-7pm Thu. 217-528- 1563. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661. Old Capitol Farmers Market Aug 1, 5, 8, 12, 8am-12:30pm Wed and Sat. Cheese, produce, meats, art and more. Third Saturdays feature entertainment, cooking demos and more. Adams between Fifth and Second. Downtown Springfield, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544-1723.

HISTORY

Music with Mr. Lincoln Jul 31, 1-2pm Fri. Join Mr. Lincoln and Mrs. Edwards at Edwards Place for a parlor concert of Mr. Lincoln’s favorite songs from the 1850s. Free. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

World’s Fair Tea Aug 1, 1-3pm Sat. A trip to the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition 217-558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782- 5764.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Aug 1-2, 12am-12pm Sat- Sun. Fun 3-on-3 basketball tournaments for all ages. $132 per team. macker.com. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

SBC Cycling Challenge #3 Aug 2, 8am Sun. 3 of 5 events to aid in your cycling fi tness in preparation for SBC’s Capital City Century. Ride 25, 50 or 100 miles with a group. Free. spfl dcycling.org. 217-624-2016. Rochester Community Park, Rochester.

Springfield Sliders Baseball Jul 30, Aug 1, 3, 6:35pm Thu- Sat, Mon. 217-679-3511. Robin Roberts Stadium, 1415 N. Grand Ave. E., 753-0700. United Warriors Extreme Race Aug 1, 8am Sat. 5K run with tire swinging, fi re jumping and heart-pumping obstacles. jacksonvilleil.org. 217- 243-5678. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville.

Walk at the Zoo Aug 1, 8am-12pm Sat.

Raffl es, clowns, face painting, music, sand art, business awards, more. Walk at 10:30am. Sponsored by West Central Illinois Breastfeeding Task Force. pollyx60@ casscomm.com. 217-553- 7708. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217- 585-1821.