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.
POLITICS
UIS Speaker Series Jun 15, 6pm, Screening of V for Vendetta, followed by discussion led by Dr. Richard Gilman- Opalsky, coordinator of UIS Political Art and the Public Sphere program. UIS Brookens Auditorium. For info, call 206- 6245 or e-mail [email protected].
HISTORY
The Start of Something New Jun 13-14, Re-creation 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.
Can You Hear Me Now Jun 13, 2pm, Ranger Ryan presents a program discussing the invention of the telegraph and its influence on Lincoln. Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center, 426 S. Seventh St. For more info, call 492-4150 or visit www.nps.gov/LIHO. Jun 14, 2pm, Ranger David Bell and Museum Technician John Popolis present a program featuring rarely displayed Lincolnassociated artifacts. Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center, 426 S. Seventh St. For more info, call 492- 4150 or visit www.nps.gov/LIHO.
Lincoln’s Ghost Walk: Legends & Lore Jun 2-Aug 30, 7:30pm Mon- Sun, 90-minute 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.
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.
HEALTH
Celebration of Life Jun 14, 11:30am-3pm, Cancer survivors’ picnic with music, giveaways, children’s games and quilt unveiling. Free. Prairie Heart Institute Dove Conference Center, 619 E. Mason. RSVP, call 544-6464, ext 44301 by May 29.
ErinnEarth’s Beginner Yoga Jun 16-30, Tuedays 5-6pm, Three class series teaching authentic Yoga. Swami trained and certified. $30. The Red School Mall, 1275 Wabash. For more info, contact ErinnEarth at 685-1643 or visit www.myspace.com/erinnearthyoga.
HIV Free Testing & Counseling Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, Linkage to free health services providing medication though ADAP. Edwin A. Lee Resource Center, 501 S. 13th. For more info, call 557- 0045.
Memorial Medical Center Classes Lamaze (fee), Birth & Beyond, Get Real Breastfeeding Guide, Infant Safety, Baby Sign Language. For info, call 788- 3333. Lactation Consultation (fee), Adoptive Families. For info, call 788-3378. I’m Going to Be a Big Brother/Sister, For info, call 788-3352. Other classes see www.memorialmedical.com.
Prairie Heart Classes Yoga, T’ai Chi and massage therapy. Continuous. St. John’s Prairie Heart Institute Center for Mind-Body Medicine, First Floor Prevention Center, 619 E. Mason. For info, 527-5537.
Sex Addicts Anonymous For those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Twelve-step meetings M & Th evenings. Serious inquiries only. Provide first name only, and where to reach you to [email protected].
St. John’s Hospital Classes & Support Group Joy of Grandparenting, Infant Massage, Sibling Class, Baby Basics, Parenthood Preview, Lamaze, Breastfeeding, Birth Center Tour, VBAC, PPD support group, First Steps Mothers’ support group, birth center, cancer, bereavement, Alzheimer’s and more. Call 535-3696, 544-6464, or 757-6020.
Woman to Woman Mentoring Program Once a month, day and time varies, call at the end of each month for info on the next session. Blessed Hope Educational Sessions, sponsored by Church- Parish Nursing Program, St. John’s AME Church-Annex, 1519 E. Capitol, 523-3969.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
After 5 Christian Women’s Connection Jun 16, 6:30-8pm, IL State Pageant Dir. Wendy Bell presents Let’s Go to the Fair. Inspirational speaker Judy Dagraedit presents Peace in the Midst of Turmoil. Program/dinner. All ladies welcome. $18. Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St. For more info, contact Connie at 528-4273 or visit http://groups.google.com/group /after-five-christian-womensclub
Inspirational Songs Jun 14, 5-7pm, Saved by Grace is the featured musical guest. Singers will be welcomed to an open mic from 5:30-6pm. For more info, call 522-8618. United Methodist Church, 600 N. Fifth St
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
SPORTS & FITNESS
Coffey Memorial Golf Tournament Jun 16-18, 8am-5pm, Threeday junior memorial tournament. Ages 8-15 years, $15. Admission. Pasfield Golf Course. For more info, call 753-6226.
Pawnee Prairie Days 5K Run/Walk Jun 13, 8am, First annual 5K Run/Walk to be held in conjunction with the community’s summer festival, Pawnee Prairie Days. Proceeds to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association & SIDS of Illinois. $20 per participant, $25 the day of the race. Pawnee Prairie Days, 900 Sixth St. For more info, call 899-8814.
Springfield Junior Football League Registration Jun 13, 11am-4pm, For students going into 6, 7, or 8 grade during 2009-2010 school year. $85. Kick’s, 2744 S Sixth St. For more info, contact Jesse at 416- 8533
Springfield Sliders Home Games Jun 12, 6:35pm, Sliders vs. Dupage. Jun 13, 6:35pm, Sliders vs. Danville. Jun 16, 6:35pm, Sliders vs. Quincy. $5- $8. Lanphier Ball Park, 1415 North Grand Avenue East. For more info, call 679-3511 or e- mail [email protected].
