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.
Post Office Move Anniversary May 30, Anniversary of the move of the Post Office from New Salem to Petersburg. Walking tour of Lincoln sites in Petersburg. For more info, call 632-3600.
Prelude to a Presidency Jun 6, 2-2:45pm, Highlights the early political career of Abraham Lincoln and discusses how these political experiences prepared him for the Presidency. Free. Lincoln Home National Historic Site. For more info, call 492-4241.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Capital City Biathlon May 30, 7:30am, Test of athletic endurance combines a 15 mile bike ride followed by a 3.1 miles run. Lake Springfield. For more info, call 414-5567 or visit capitalcitybiathlon.com.
Capital City Kickball Beginning April 16, Every Thursday Brand new co-ed kickball league/social club adults ages 21-40 in the Springfield area. Sign up individually or with a group of friends. $65. Lincoln Park. Get more info at capitalcitykickball.com
Early Bird Tennis Tournament May 23, All ages, traditional tournament players and casual players. Water bottles, trophies, pizza party. Velasco Tennis Center, Washington Park. Register at springfieldtennis.org, email [email protected] or call 494-3139.
Free Martial Arts Class Every Wed, 6:45-8pm Simplified, low impact training for fun, fitness and minimum force violence deflection. Train at 5 belt levels. Adult and co-ed. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St. For more info call 523-5433.
LPGA State Farm Classic Jun 1-7, Panther Creek Country Club. For tickets call 787-5742 or www.lpgastatefarmclassic.com.
New Midwest Wrestling’s Capital Punishment May 23, 7-10pm, Main Event: Benz vs. Justin MacIntyre in a street fight. Advance tickets $5, New Age Tattoo, S. MacArthur Blvd. & Tiny Bikers in Spaulding. $5 adv. $8 door. American Center, 1501 E. Griffiths St or visit http://www.newmidwest.com
Sangamon Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Club Wednesdays, 6-10pm, Come play table tennis with us. Level of play ranges from beginner to advanced, ages 12-77. Lessons available. For info, call 553- 1913 or go to request.www.sttc.us.
Springfield Mile May 23-24, The best of flat track racing descends on Springfield for a weekend of motorcycles on a one mile dirt track. Illinois State Fairgrounds. For more info, call 753-8866.