Lanphier High Class Reunion Jul 31, 7pm, Class of 1979 30-year reunion. Field House Pizza and Pub, 3211 Sangamon Ave. Aug 1, 6pm- 12am, Dinner and dancing. KC Hall, Piper Rd. For more info email [email protected] or classmates.com.
Lighting Design Workshop Jun 14, 1-4pm, Hoogland Center for the Arts and Over the Moon Productions presents a free workshop led by Jeff Nevins. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre. For info or to preregister, call 523-2787.
Llama Open House Jun 13, 9am-4pm, S&H Llama Farm, 1593 E. Barber Rd, Sherman. For more info, call 652-4131.
Mayor’s Senior Citizens Commission Luncheon Jun 12, 9:30am, Speakers, music, presentation on Springfield in Abraham Lincoln’s time. Mayor Davlin speaks and present this year’s outstanding senior recognition award. Free and open to public. Third Presbyterian Church, 1030 N. Seventh St.
Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 16-20, 11am-7pm, Premier horse show in the United States featuring American Saddlebred, Roadster, Morgan and Arabian Horses and Hackney ponies. Free, open to public. Ilinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum or visit www.midwestcharity.com
NAWBO Meeting Jun 10, 5:30-7:30pm, National Association of Women Business Owners of Springfield meeting. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 Dirksen Pkwy. $22 members, $30 walk-ins. Registration deadline Jun 5. For more info, call Gay at 725-8500 or [email protected].
Nonprofit and Artist Grants Jul 13, Deadline for Community Arts Access, City Arts and Rosie Richmond Grants for nonprofits and artists in Sangamon and Menard. Attendance at one grant application workshop required. For info, email [email protected] or call 753-3519 or pick up at Springfield Area Arts Council, 420 S. Sixth St.
Old Capitol Farmers Market May 20-Oct 28, 8am-12:30pm Wed and Sat, Features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations (3rd Sats), artisan area (1st & 3rd Sats), live entertainment (3rd Sats). Adams St or visit downtownspringfield.org
Prairie Art Alliance Sidewalk Lobby Sale Jun 4, 12-8pm and Jun 5, 10am-5pm, Artwork, picture frames, office equipment, books, folding chairs, light fixtures, pianos (one player), desk, home improvement items and more. Rain or shine. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For info, call 544- 2787.
Race Unity Rally Jun 7, 2pm, Celebrate diversity and unity of the human race. District 186 Supt. Dr. Milton talks. Live music, dance and children’s race unity art and poetry contest winners. State Capitol rotunda. For more info, call 553-5978 or visit springfieldbahai.org.
Secret Gardens of Menard County Jun 13, 9:30am-3pm, A self-guided tour of 10 hidden gardens in historical Menard County. $15-$20, includes lunch at Plaid Rooster, Petersburg. For info, call 632-7928 or email [email protected].
Seeking Talent Show Contestants Jun 1, Beginning date to apply to be in the talent show at the Macoupin County Fair, July 20. Prizes. For more info, call Jodi at 854-2461 473-3598 or visit www.macoupincountyfair.org.
Senior Spelling Bee Jun 10, 9:30am, Those over age 50 can sign up for this contest. Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St. Two finalists advance to the regional Spelling Bee July 13 in Petersburg, then to the Illinois State Fair August 10. For more info, call Cindi at 528-4035 or visit www.ssoci.org.
SHS Class of 1989 Reunion Aug 7, 7pm, D.H. Brown’s, 231 E. Monroe. Aug 8, 7pm, Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Rd. RSVP by Jun 30, call Melinda at 474-5965 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.springfieldhighil89.com or search SHS Class of 1989 on facebook.
Stitches In Time June Program Jun 15, 5-8pm, Hope Wright presents folded and dimensional ribbonwork trims for dresses, bonnets and crafts. Pre-register for supply list at [email protected]. $7. Conference Center Lincoln Home NHS, Eighth & Capitol
U.S. Power Squadron Boat Smart Course Starting Jun 15, 6:30-9p.m, Sign up for six Mondays to learn the fundamentals of safe boat handling and operation. $25 fee for book and materials. Rochester. To enroll, call 632-4290.
Vigil for Peace Every Sat 12-1pm, Vigil for Peace, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544-3997.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
Flower Communion Jun 7, 10:30-11:30am, This tradition is a celebration of spring and of the gifts of community. Persons who have contributed much time & talent during the year are recognized. Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd or visit www.aluuc.org
Love Packages Ministry Accepting donations of Christian literature, CDs, tapes, videos and Bibles to send to missionaries around the world. Eastview Baptist Church, 2277 E. Black Ave.
Sibling Harmony in Concert Jun 5, 8:30-11pm, Christian music trio performs. Donations of school supplies or non-perishable food. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy. For more info, call 620-0042.
The Fantastic Jones Family Anniversary Concert Jun 7, 4pm, Fantastic Jones Family featured along with the Royal Travelers of Rockford. Abundant Faith Christian Center, 2525 Taylor Ave. Free. For more info, call 553-3188.
POLITICS
Drinking Coffee Liberally First and Third Sat, 9am, Enjoy coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. Free. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For more info, e-mail [email protected].
HISTORY
The Start of Something New Jun 13-14, Recreation of early pioneers. Soap making, candle dipping, wool dyeing, 1830s food preservation and Ann Rutledge Quilt Guild displays its quilts. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg. Free.
Lincoln’s Ghost Walk: Legends & Lore Jun 2-Aug 30, 7:30pm Mon-Sun, 90minute 12-block walking tour uses Lincoln sites as the backdrop for ghostly & strange stories about Lincoln’s life and death. Suitable for all ages. $12-$5. Tinsley Dry Goods, 209 S. Sixth St. For info, call 502-8687 or visit www.springfieldwalks.com.
Lincoln’s Pew Jun-Sep, 10am-4pm Mon-Fri, Free docent guided tours, including info about the Louis Comfort Tiffany windows, Lincoln family’s pew and relationship to First Church. First Presbyterian Church, Seventh St. For info, call 528-4311.
Living History Vignettes Jun 1-Nov 30, 9am-4:30pm, Interpreter dressed in historic clothing talks about Lincoln’s hired girl, the artist from Leslie’s Illustrated newspaper or other historical character. Vignettes end at 6:30pm from 6/1-9/7. Free. Lincoln Home National Historic Site. For more info, call 492-4241.
Pearson Medical History Lecture Jun 10, 6-8pm, “The Madness of Mary Todd Lincoln” by Jason Emerson. He discusses recently discovered letters she wrote from the insane asylum. Free. SIU School of Medicine, So Auditorium, 801 N. Rutledge. For more info, contact Medical Humanities Department at 545-4261
Prelude to a Presidency Jun 6, 2-2:45pm, Highlights the early political career of Abraham Lincoln and discusses how these political experiences prepared him for the presidency. Free. Lincoln Home National Historic Site. For more info, call 492-4241.
R-Rated Springfield Jun 6-Sep 27, 8pm Sats, Adult only 90 minute 12-block walking tour chronicles Springfield’s true crime history. Must be over 16 for this tour. $15-$13. Tinsley Dry Goods 209 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 502-8687 or visit www.springfieldwalks.com.