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May 15, 6-10:30pm, Contest between local celebrities, community leaders and business people. Cocktails, silent auction, dinner, live auction and Kiss-a- Pig Ceremony $100. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway
Antique Show May 15-17, 11am-7pm, 11am- 6pm, 11am-4pm. $6. Illinois State Fairgrounds Orr Building. For more info, call 546-7557.
APL Adoptions May 16, 11am-2pm, Dogs, Ace Hardware, 1600 W. Wabash. 11am-2pm, Dogs and 11am- 4pm, Cats, PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy. For info, call 544-7387 or visit www.apl-shelter.org.
Art of Illinois Wine Garden May 16-17, 11am-6pm Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Featuring 20 Illinois wineries. $10 admission includes wine glass and sample tickets. Fifth and Jefferson Streets, downtown Springfield. For more info, go to www.downtownspringfield.org.
Association of Information Technology Professionals May 19, 5:30-8:30pm, Cisco Systems Inc. presents Wireless N Technology. $20. For more info go to www.aitpcapitol.org. $20. Lakepointe Grill, 1836 Toronto Rd
Backgammon Tournament Every Wed, 6pm, Capitol Teletrack, 1764 Wabash Ave. First-time entry is free, thereafter $5.
Champions for Children Walk May 15, 8:30pm, Registration for 9:30am walk to help abused children. For more info, contact Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois at 528-2224 or visit www.cacionline.org
Choice, Politics and Cocktails May 14, 6-8:30pm, Barbara Flynn Curie hosts reception to benefit Planned Parenthood of Illinois. Judith Barringer receives award. VIP reception 5-6pm. For info, call Andrea 312-592-6838 or email [email protected]. Inn at 835, 835 S. Second
Computer Workshops Free, two hour, hands-on computer workshops in May and June. Pre-registration required. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info or to register, call 753-4900, ext. 227.
Curious about Curry Cooking Class May 18, 5:30-9:30pm, Indian night cooking class at Caitie Girl’s restaurant. Learn to prepare different types of curry as well as other Indian favorites. $60. $60. Caitie Girl’s Restaurant, 400 E. Jefferson St or visit caitiegirls.com
Defenders of the Innocent Awards May 18, 5-7pm, Featured speaker Larry Marshall. $100. Open to public, reservations required. For more info, call 553-7171, or for reservations 206-7989. Governor’s Mansion
Expressions in the Dark Every first Fri, 9pm-12am, Poetry, music, vendors, prizes and games. $10. Charles and Limey’s, 620 S. First St
Farmers Market on the Square Wednesdays from May-Oct, 4- 7pm, Jacksonville Main Street presents. Market features produce, baked goods, plants and more. Free. Old Viles lot, 100 Block of W. Douglas. For more info, contact Beth Racey at 479- 4038 or visit www.jacksonvillemainstreet.com
Free Women’s Self Defense Classes Every Tues, 6:15-7:30pm, Springfield Goju Ryu Karate
