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prayer. Bible study for family. Fresh Visions Church, 2400 N. Grand Ave. E. www.freshvisionschurch.org
Holy Apostles Skete of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of America Every Sun, 9:30am, Holy Apostles Skete of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in America has Liturgy in its chapel. Visitors welcome. 204 S. Maple St., Nokomis. 563-2899.
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.
Quaker Meeting Every Sun, 10:30am, Worship. For info, call Peggy at 585-8023.
Special Passover Service Apr 11, 3pm, With communion and footwashing, followed by a light kosher meal. Open to public. Peoples Church, 1109 E. Ash St. www.peopleschurch.ws.
POLITICS
Drinking Liberally Every Thurs, 6:30pm, Share some drinks and discussion with fellow progressives. Free. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington. For info, e-mail [email protected]
Obama: The First 100 Days Apr 14, 1-3pm, Presented by three LLCC political science professors. Robert H. Stephens Room, Menard Hall, LLCC.
HISTORY
“Prisoners of Conscience in the Modern Era” Apr 16, 7-9:30pm, Historical lecture by UIS Emeritus Professor, Cullom Davis. Open to public. Reception follows in PAC Restaurant. UIS, Brookens Auditorium.
Courtship, Marriage and Mourning in Victorian America April 11, 2pm, Learn about the rituals and etiquette practiced by Victorian women, like Mary Todd Lincoln. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St. For more info, call 492-4241.
His Name is Mudd Apr 12, Park Ranger Mike Ryan, former ranger historian at Fort Jefferson, presents, “His Name is Mudd: The Trial and Imprisionment [at Fort Jefferson] of Dr. Samuel Mudd.” Lincoln Home Visitor Center. For info, call 391-3221 or www.nps.gov/LIHO.
SPORTS & FITNESS
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. $65. Lincoln Park. Get info at capitalcitykickball.com
Jr. Blues vs St Louis Bandits Apr 10, 7:30pm, Playoff game. Nelson Center.
New Midwest Wrestling’s First Blood Apr 11, 7-10pm. $8. Advance tickets $5 at New Age Tattoo, S. MacArthur Blvd. and Tiny Bikers, Spaulding. The American Center, 1501 E. Griffiths St. For info, call 816-2112 or visit http://www.newmidwest.com.
