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required. LLCC’s Springfield East Campus, 1507 East Cook St. To register, call the ISBDC at 544-7232.
UIS Speaker Series Jun 26, 11am, Students and public invited to help plant trees and gardens under the direction of Mark Miller. Includes a discussion of park. Southwinds Park, S. Second Street. For info, call 206-6245 or e-mail [email protected].
Volunteers Needed for Oral History Project Illinois State Museum seeks adult volunteers to help process interviews using computer software, edit oral history transcripts, and inventory and file collection materials. Training provided. For more info or application, call Beth at 782- 5507 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.museum.state.il.us/avbarn/.
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
Illinois Stories Jun 15-Jan 3, 2010, 9am-5pm, A series of temporary exhibits exploring the complex history of Illinois. Museum admission. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, 212 N. Sixth St or visit www.presidentlincoln.org
Living History Vignettes Jun 1-Sep 7, 9am-6:30pm weekdays every hour, Interpreter dressed in historic clothing talks about Lincoln’s hired girl, the artist from Leslie’s Illustrated newspaper or other historical characters. Free. Lincoln Home National Historic Site. For more info, call 492-4241.
Mr. Lincoln’s Bicentennial Springfield Walk Through Sep 26, 7pm, Fri and Sat, 90-minute 10 block walking tour chronicles Lincoln’s life in Springfield before he was President. Suitable for all ages. $12-$5. Tinsley Dry Goods, 209 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 502-8687 or visit www.springfieldwalks.com.
HEALTH
Alcoholics Anonymous Every Sun, 3pm, Adult children of alcoholics/dysfunctional families recovery group. 24-hour answering service, 525-9423. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St. For info go to www.adultchildren.org.
Community Awareness Fair Jun 27, 10am-2pm, Free HIV and blood pressure screenings, Central Illinois Community Blood Center, ice cream, popcorn, rides, games, door prizes and raffles. ALW Center, 2027 South Grand Ave. East. For more info, call 494-1407 or e-amil [email protected].
GROW Every Thur, 3pm, 12-step mental health group for coping with life’s problems. Peoples Church, 1109 E. Ash St. Free coffee and snacks. Rides available, call 523-5433.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Every Mon, 7-9pm, GROW is a weekly 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Free, anonymous, confidential, open to all. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. West. For more info, call 622-7953 or go to www.growinamerica.org.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Sliders Home Games Jun 27, 6:35pm, Jul 28, 5:05pm and Jul 1, 6:35pm, Sliders vs Dubois. Sliders vs Danville. Sliders vs Chillicothe. Lanphier Ball Park, 1415 North Grand Avenue East. For info, call 679- 3511.
