Mothers and Daughters Self Defense Workshop Mar 28, 12-3pm, Learn the basics of self defense and how to use your voice and intuition. Ages 11-up. Offered by Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault. Free, donations appreciated. Fit Club South, 3631 S. Sixth St.
Motorcycle on Exhibit Through Mar 31, 9am-5pm Wed- Sun, Custom Harley-Davidson motorcycle designed and built in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday. Copper plated wheels with Lincoln penny designs, airbrushed Lincoln portraits and depictions of Lincoln sites, air cleaner shaped like Lincoln’s stove pipe hat and lots more. Free. New Salem State Historic Site Visitor Center. Petersburg.
New USO and Museum Preview Apr 1, 9am, Korean War vets invited for special preview including a 20-minute program with video, and question and answer session, hosted by Larry Sassorossi, KWNM Executive Director. Coffee and donuts. Former Osco drug store, Old State Capitol Plaza. For more info, call 753-2720 or visit www.kwnm.org.
Over the Top & Red Hot Apr 30, 6-8pm, Fundraiser for Springfield in Bloom judges’ visit. Guests encouraged to wear red. Hilton, 29th floor. www.socializr.com/event/green/a
Pet Adoption Mar 29, 11am-3pm, Illinois Humane. PetsMart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy. illinoishumane.org
Plant and Attic Sale Mar 29, 8am-2pm, Put on by the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation (ISPHF) for maintenance of the gardens at ISPHF Museum and Memorial Park. Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation Museum, 4000 N. Peoria Rd.
School Board Candidates Forum Mar 30, 7-8:30pm, Hear prospective candidates. Municipal Center West, Springfield City Council Chambers.
Seminar on Blind Children Apr 4, Day-long seminar for parents and teachers of blind children. O’Hare Holiday Inn, Chicago. For info, call 773-631- 1093, or 773-583-0899.
Senior Center Volunteers Needed Senior Center of Illinois needs daily bread delivery drivers, activity planners and hosts, money managers (training provided) and RSVP senior volunteers. If you can help, call 528- 4035.
Showcase of Speakers Apr 1, 8:30am-3:30pm, 14 speakers and entertainers from across the country make 20-minute presentations on current issues or hot topics. Free gifts and prizes. Register early. $45. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy. For info, 544- 8552 or www.capcityspeakers.com.
Spring Floral Display Mar 28-Apr 12, 5:00pm, Easter lilies and lush tropical foliage. Free. Conservatory/Exhibit Hall, Washington Park Botanical Garden. For more info, call 753- 6228.
Springfield RV and Camping Show Mar 27-29, Prairie Capital Convention Center. For info email [email protected].
Stamps 4 Soldiers Project Route 66 Hotel, Sixth Street & Stevenson Drive is a drop-off point for donating unused stamps or money for postage to ship items to troops through www.siyellowribbon.com.
Star Parties Mar 27-May 1, 8-10pm, Every Fri weather permitting. UIS observatory, entrance is located outside Brookens Library on the southeast corner Free, reservations not required. Weather questions, call 7pm on evening of party, 206-8342. For info, call 206-8342 or go to www.uis.edu/astronomy/about/st arparties.html.
Star Parties for People with Disabilities Mar 8, Apr 5 and May 3, 8pm, UIS observatory, Brookens Library. Free. Registration required. For info, call 206-6721.
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.
Women Self-Defense Class Apr 6-27 Mondays only, 6-9pm, Rape, Aggression Defense. $25 LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Rd. To register, call 557-7290. For info on RAD classes, call 524-0442.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
Classes For Exceptional People Every Wed, 6:30-7:30pm, Religion classes for the developmentally disabled. Classes open to adults and children ages 7 and up. Blessed Sacrament school library. For info or to RSVP, call 585-0478.
Dr. Elsie Austin Screening of Dr. Austin’s life, followed by discussion and refreshments. Baha’i Center, Eighth and Allen.
Fit with Faith Every Wed, 4:30pm, weight loss group. Cathedral of St Paul’s, 812 S. Second St.
Hugging Prophet Mar 28, 3pm, Meet the “Hugging Prophet,” and be blessed. Peoples Church. www.peopleschurch.ws.
Lenten Fish Dinners Through Apr 3, 5:30-7:30pm, Knights of Columbus Hall. Pawnee Square.
Special Lenten Services Mar 4 through Apr 1, 5:30-8pm, Stations of the Cross and Eucharist followed by soup supper at 6:15pm and programs from 7-8pm. Nursery provided. Cathedral of St. Paul, 815 S. Second St.
POLITICS
Drinking Liberally Every Thurs, 6:30pm, Share some drinks and discussion with fellow progressives. Free. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington. For more info, e-mail [email protected].
HISTORY
There’s Something About Mary Mar 28, 2pm, Park Ranger Mike McPeek’s 45-minute presentation about Mary Lincoln’s life, followed by tour of Lincoln home. Lincoln Home Visitor Center. Free. For more info, call 391-3221 or go to www.nps.gov/LIHO.
Lincoln Neighborhood Tour Mar 29, 2pm, Park Ranger David Bell leads. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St. For more info, call 492-4241.
SPORTS & FITNESS
BACH Soccer Association Through Mar 31, Registration is open for the BACH recreational youth soccer spring league. Sponsorship and coaching opportunities available. Visit www.bachsoccer.com for registration information.
PWE Wrestling Apr 4, 7-10pm, Live professional wrestling action featuring 10 matches. WWE/ECW stars Al Snow, and Tracy Smothers, MTV star Arik Cannon, and many more. All ages. $10. Club Chrome, 3075 Normandy Rd. For more info, call 732-7082 or go to myspace.com/pwewrestlingentertainment.
Semi Pro 8-Man Football Mar 29, 2-5pm, Watch the Capital City Outlaws take on cross town rivals the Sangamon County Seminoles. $5. concessions available. Knight’s Action Park, 1700 Recreation Drive. For info go to www.ccofootball.com.
Spotlight on Ice- Ice Skating Show Mar 28-29, 2pm and 7pm Sat, 2pm, Sun, Show will have solo and group skating numbers featuring the favorite princesses: Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine, and Belle. For more info, call 753-2800. Nelson Center. 1601 N. Fifth St. For more info, call 753-2800 or go to www.springfieldparks.org.
