fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations (3rd Sats), artisan area (1st & 3rd Sats), live entertainment (3rd Sats). Adams St. For more info, contact 544- 1723 at or visit downtownspringfield.org
Ombudsman Training Jun 25, 9am-4pm, To protect residents’ rights in long-term care facilities. Illinois Retired Teachers Association building,620 N. Walnut St. For more info, call ICARE office at 1-800-842-8538.
Professor Farquar’s Great American Medicine Show Jul 3-5, Throughout the weekend, Professor Farquar’s Great American Medicine Show. Reading of the Declaration of Independence Jul 4, 12pm. Union Square Park.
Rock the Dock Jul 3, 6pm-1am, Central Illinois largest fireworks display launched from barges over Lake Springfield. Music, food and refreshments. Springfield Lake Marina. For more info, call 483-3625.
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.
Self Defense Workshop Jun 27, 11:30am-3pm, For women and girls, ages 12 and older to learn basics of self defense and how to use the voice and intuition. Free, donations appreciated. Fit Club South, 3631 S. Sixth St. For more info, contact Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault at 744-2560
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 email [email protected] or visit www.springfieldhighil89.com or search SHS Class of 1989 on facebook.
Springfield Area Arts Council Grant Application Workshops Jun 27, Community Arts Access at 8:30 a.m. City Arts at 9:30 a.m. Rosie Richmond Artist Advancement Award (dance, performance art or visual arts) at 10:30 a.m. For info or reservation, call 753-3519 or e-mail [email protected].
Springfield Chess Club Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm, Weekly meetings. White Oaks Mall food court. Also, twice a month meetings at Barnes and Noble. For more info, call David Long at 726-2584.
Springfield Social Club Happy Hour Jun 25, 5:30-9pm, Bring cans for Catholic Charities’ food pantry. Free appetizers. Bella Milano, 4525 Wabash Ave or visit www.springfieldsocialclub.org
Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop Jul 2, 6-8 pm, Preparing a business plan, financing, legal form, name registration, taxes and more. Registration
continued on page 28
