Nonprofit and Artist Grants Jul 13, Deadline for Community Arts Access, City Arts and Rosie Richmond Grants for nonprofits and artists in Sangamon and Menard. Attendance at one grant application workshop required. For info, e-mail [email protected] or call 753- 3519 or pick up at Springfield Area Arts Council, 420 S. Sixth St.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Through 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. For more info, contact 544- 1723 at or visit downtownspringfield.org
One-Stop Registration and Open House Jul 8, 7am-7pm, Open House from 5- 7pm with campus tours, as well as treats by LLCC Culinary Arts students. Lincoln Land Community College Menard Hall, 5250 Shepherd Rd. Registration requested and available online at www.llcc.edu or call 786-2577.
South Side Christian Church Big Block Bash Jul 26, 6-8pm, Bounce houses, live band, carnival games, food and prizes. Free. South Side Christian Church, MacArthur Blvd. For more info, call Jeff at 525-0304 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 Local Foods Taskforce Public Meeting Jul 9, 10:30am-12pm, Meeting to introduce residents to the Taskforce, their goals, planned activities and how residents can get involved. Free. Lincoln Library Carnegie Room North
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.
Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop Jul 15, 1:30-3:30pm, Business plan, financing, legal form, name registration, taxes and more. Registration required. LLCC’s Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason St. To register, call the ISBDC at 544-7232.
Summer Italian Cooking Class Jul 6, 5:30-9:30pm, Newest class available creating the dishes of a classic Italian summer dinner. Complimentary wine with class. $60. Caitie Girl’s, 400 E. Jefferson St. For more info, contact Caitie at 528-1294 or visit caitiegirls.com
Thunder Nite Jul 11, 10am-9pm, Poker run, mystery rider, raffle, door prizes, bike award, Joe Cooke Band at 5:30pm and more. Hall’s Harley Davidson, 2301 N. Dirksen Pkwy. For more info, visit www.springfieldilhog.com or [email protected].
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.
HISTORY
The Next Generation Every Thursday in July, 2-3pm, Learn about the lives of Abraham Lincoln’s children, in particular Robert Lincoln. Free. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 426 S. Seventh St. For more info, contact Tiffany at 391-3217 or visit www.nps.gov/liho
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, 90minute 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.
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.
Street Theater Jun 10-Aug 15, 1:30-6:30pm, Streets of the Lincoln-era neighborhood come alive with 1850s song and period character performances. Free. Lincoln Home National Historic Site. For more info, call 492-4241 or visit www.nps.gov/liho.
HEALTH
Got Milk? Drink Well. Live Well Tour Jul 14, 12-3pm, Local dairy milk samplings, souvenir milk mustache photos, health assessments, massages and year supply of milk sweepstakes. Free. Washington Park Botanical Gardens, 1740 W. Fayette. Second event at Shop N’ Save, 1501 S. Dirksen (tentative date Wed-Thu). For more info, contact Sydney at 312-988-2380 or visit www.whymilk.com
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.
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.
HIV Anonymous First Tues monthly, 6:30-8:30pm, first Sat monthly 2:30-4:30pm. Free 12-step support group for people living with HIV and AIDS, Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence, 528-5253.
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.
MGF Support Group Meeting Through Nov 15, 2-4pm, MGF of Illinois support group meeting. SIU School of Medicine Library, Dirkson Room on the 4th Floor, 801 N. Rutledge. For more info, call 800-888-6208 or go to www.myastheniagravis.org.
Natural Health Discussion Group First Thur, 7-9pm, Topics include natural ways to increase health and the immune system. Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St. Free.
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].
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
The Myth and Magic of Wicca Jul 12, 1-5pm, Workshop explores the origins, history and practice of the Wicca religion as interpreted by both experienced practitioners and religious scholars. $20. Visions by JDR, 1815 W. Jefferson. For more info, contact Visions by JDR at 698-2776 or visit www.visionsbyjdr.com
From American Exceptionalism to Maturity Jul 5, 10:30-11:30am, To celebrate Independence Day, Craig Bailey shares music from the American Manifest Destiny era and words from the book Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism. Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd. For more info, contact Cheryl at 585-9550 or visit www.aluuc.org
Full Moon Crystal Bowl Meditation Jul 7, 6-7pm, Unity’s monthly crystal bowl meditation during the full moon. This is a change from it being held on the first Thursday. Love offering/donation.
Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia. For more info, contact Peggy at 523-5897 or visit www.unityofspringfield.com
SPORTS & FITNESS
30th Annual Women’s Distance Festival & Children’s Fun Run Jul 11, 8-11am, 2-mile women/girl’s race, then children’s fun run (3 age categories) and health fair. Food, prizes, music, chip timing, shirts. $20, $5 children. Washington Park. Washington Park Picnic Shelter, Williams Blvd. For more info, contact Susan Helm at 502-3992 or visit www.womensdistance.com
Deaf Disc Golf Nationals Jul 9-11, Douglas and Lincoln Park. For more info, contact Kent at 414-5434 or visit http://www.il09.org
Prospect League All-Star Game Jul 15, 7:05pm, Home run derby at 5pm. Fireworks show post game. Robin Roberts Stadium, Lanphier ball park, 1415 N. Grand Ave.
Sliders Home Games Jul 2, 6:35pm, Sliders vs Richmond. Jul 5, 5:05pm, Sliders vs Quincy. Jul 6, 6:35pm, Sliders vs Quincy. Jul 8, 6:35pm, Sliders vs Hannibal. Lanphier Ball Park, 1415 North Grand Avenue East. For info, call 679-3511.
