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for the derby. Secret Recipes Banquet Center. $25 members and guests. Reservations required by May 15 at www.iwil.biz.
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.
LLCC Women’s Self Defense Classes Twelve-hour course in Jun, Jul or Aug, Females of all ages invited. $25. Lifetime re-training free. To register, call 557-7290. For more info, call 524-0442 or email [email protected].
Miss Illinois Outstanding Teen & Pre-Teen 2009 Pageant May 24, 2pm, Promotes scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement. $22. For tickets, 523-2787.
Mrs. Lincoln’s Strawberry Party May 23, 10am-2pm, Recreating the Lincolns’ social scene with period crafts, toys and games. Free music. Strawberries, desserts and beverages for purchase. Free, some activities additional charge. Union Square Park
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
Plastic Pot Collection May 23, 9am-12pm, Gardeners can recycle three categories of plastic pots, #2, 5 and 6. Remove loose dirt, debris, metal hangers and rings, staples and tags. Hundman Lumber, 2994 J. David Jones Pkwy (across from airport entrance.) For more info, call 782-4617.
QuickBooks 2008 Course May 27-28, 8:30am-4pm, $275, with textbooks included. LLCC’s Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason. For more info or to register, call 782-7436 or visit llcc.edu/cctc.
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 (Deadline May 29, drop off Lincoln Library). State Capitol rotunda. See springfieldbahai.org.
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 CopyNight Meeting May 26, 6:30-8:30pm, Meeting of people who are interested in discussing various issues relating to copyright. This month’s meeting will focus on Digital Rights Management. Free. La Fiesta Restaurant, 2830 Stevenson Dr or visit http://springfieldcopynight.blogspot.com/
Springfield Sustainable Business Alliance May 29, 9am-2:30pm, Kick-off event. Explore how Spfld area businesses can support each other in practical environmental efforts. Prairie Capital Convention Center. Free, pre-registration required. Email [email protected].
St. Johns Hospice Fundraiser May 31, 11am, Poker Run and Fundraiser Poker Run at the Brickhouse. Fundraiser starts at 4pm-? at Riverside. Food, music & live auction. Riverside, 6111 Mechanicsburg. For more info, contact Carrie at 498-7625
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.
Taylorville Market on the Square: Car and Bike Cruise May 30, 9am-1pm, Fresh produce. Car and Bike Cruise from the Square to the fairgrounds. East side of square, Taylorville. For more info, call 824-3555 or visit www.downtowntaylorville.com.
U.S. Power Squadron Boat Smart Course May 28-Jun 16, 6:30-9pm, Learn the fundamentals of safe boat handling and operation Tue and Thu nights. $25 for book and materials. For info call 494- 8455. Petersburg Firehouse
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.
WQNA Trivia Night May 22, 6pm, Celebrity broadcast hosts announce the questions. $10 per person, cash prizes. Refreshments available. For reservations call 529-5431 ext. 164. Knights of Columbus Hall #364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
A Course In Miracles Every Wed, 5:30-7pm, Book study & discussion group that offers tools to use on your path for inner peace. Love offering. Unity Church, 417 Cordelia St. For more info, contact Ron Rappe at 720- 2614
Abundant Faith Christian Center Sun, 9 & 11am, Wed, 6:30pm (Bible Study), 2525 Taylor; Sat, 6pm (Young Adult Bible Study), 301 W. Reynolds. For info, call 585-4000 or go to www.abundantfaith.org.
Camp CILCA Hog Roast May 24, 11:30am-2pm, $7 adults, $3 kids, Camp CILCA Outdoor Ministries, 4124 Camp Cilca Rd, Cantrall. For more info, call 487-7497 or email [email protected].
Cathedral of St Paul’s Women’s Forum meets monthly. Men’s Breakfast meets second Sat of month. Book Club meets fourth Tue of month 10am. Spirit Knitters meets Weds 6pm. Cathedral of St Paul’s, 812 S. Second St
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.
Court Madonna Meeting May 28, 6:30pm, Catholic Daughters of the Americas’ monthly meeting. St. Agnes Parish Hall. All Catholic women invited to attend or join. For more info, call Regent Mary Kulavic, 529-6224.
Eastview Baptist Church Every Sun, 10:30am, Kingdom Kids Worship Service, child-centered worship service (ages 2-6th grade) with clowns, puppets, music, crafts, Bible stories and age-appropriate small groups. Eastview Baptist Church, 2277 E. Black
First Christian Church Camp EDGE Jun 22-25, 9am-3pm, Vacation Bible School, extreme adventure camp taking kids on exciting Bible treks to experience and discover God everywhere, every day. Each trek supported with science activities, songs, crafts, games and snacks. Lunch provided. 700 S. Sixth St. or visit www.1stchristian.org
Freedom Seekers Every Mon, 6:30pm, For anyone suffering from any addictions to alcohol, gambling, shopping, or any other obsessive behaviors. iWorship Center, 3200 Shaler Rd or visit www.lifelinecounseling.com
Fresh Visions Community Church Every Sun, 11am. Worship Service, Every Wed, 6:30pm, prayer. Bible study for family. Fresh Visions Church, 2400 N. Grand Ave. E or visit www.freshvisionschurch.org
Healing Crystal Bowl Circle Every first Thur, 6pm, Peggy Patty leads participants through a guided journey through the chakras with Unity’s healing crystal bowls. Donation or love offering. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia. For info, call 523-5897 or go to www.unityofspringfield.com.
Immanuel Lutheran Church and Preschool Every Sun, 9am Service, 10:15 Sunday School, 10:30 adult Bible study. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2750 Sangamon Ave. For more info, call 528- 5232.
Introduction to Pranic Healing May 24, 2:30-3:30pm, Free introduction in advance of Basic Pranic Healing class held Jun 27. Attend this free introduction and receive $50 off the June class. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia or visit www.unityofspringfield.com
Mind in Buddhism May 24, 10:30-11:30am, Bhikkhu Mahinda, Buddhist Monk and part-time teacher of Eastern religions, speaks. All are welcome. Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd
Mormon History Conference May 21-24, Mormon historians explore Mormon roots to Illinois. President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams St. For more info, call 544-8800 or register at door or at www.mhahom.org.
People’s Church Every Sat 3pm, Sabbath worship, Apostolic Pentecostal, casual dress, no offering taken, prayer and annointing for healing, acoustic music. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St. for more info, go to www.peopleschurch.ws.
Quaker Meeting Every Sun, 10:30am, Worship. For location, call Peggy at 585-8023.
Twin Hearts Meditation Every second Tuesday, 6-7pm, Michaeleen McDonald leads a meditation where participants learn the Twin Heart Meditation technique. Love offering. love offering/donation. 417 Cordelia or visit www.unityofspringfield.com
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].
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
Lincoln Neighborhood Tours Through May 31, Mon-Fri, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, Tour the Lincoln Home Historic Site and learn about Lincoln, His neighbors and other residents of Springfield in 1860. Free. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St. For more info, call 492- 4241.
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.
