Provide first name only, and where to reach you to [email protected].

St. John’s Classes & Support Group Joy of Grandparenting, Infant Massage, Sibling Class, Baby Basics, Parenthood Preview, Lamaze, Breastfeeding, Birth Center Tour, VBAC, PPD support group, First Steps Mothers’ support group, birth center, cancer, bereavement, Alzheimer’s and more. Call 535-3696, 544-6464, or 757-6020.

STD Screening, HIV Testing & Support Group Every second and fourth Tue, 4-6pm, Receive STD screening and HIV testing. Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm, Free HIV testing. Every first and third Wed, 1pm, HIV Support Group, open to both men and women who are HIV positive. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave. For more info, call 528-5253.

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.

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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshops May 7, 6-8pm, Preparing a business plan, financing your business, legal forms to choose, business name registration, taxes and more. Registration required. LLCC’s Springfield East Campus, 1507 E. Cook St. To register, call 544-7232.

4th Annual Wine Competition May 30, 104 categories, multiple awards given by Amateur Winemakers of Central Illinois. Open to any amateur winemaker. $10 per bottle with registration by May 9. Champaign, entrants need not be present to win. For more info, call 355-0832 or email larry.jack [email protected] or visit www.illinoiswinemakers.com.

5th Annual Progressive Patio Party May 19, 5-8pm, Visit 7 downtown patios for $7. Sample food, enjoy the outdoor patios, and mingle with friends. Prizes. $7 per person. Bahan’s, Bowl Inn, Brick House BBQ, Irish Toad, KJB’s, Leo’s, Muggsy’s, Downtown. For more info, contact Beth Racey at 479-4038 or visit www.jacksonvillemainstreet.com

ADA’s Kiss-a-Pig Gala 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.

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 9, 11am-2pm, Dogs and cats, Ace Hardware. 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, A sampling of Illinois wines and wineries. $10, wine glass and five sampling tickets. 21 years of age or older. Southwest corner of Fifth and Jefferson St.

Arthritis Walk May 9, 11am-1pm, 3 or 1 mile arthritis and ‘ARF’ritis walk (because dogs get arthritis too!) Registration starts at 9:30am. Games, prizes and refreshments after! Free. Washington Park. For more info, contact Nina Weiss at 523- 2200 or visit http://www.arthritiswalkspringfield.com/

Backgammon Tournament Every Wed, 6pm, Capitol Teletrack, 1764 Wabash Ave. First-time entry is free, thereafter $5.

Bike Stations May 10, 10am-12pm, Springfield Bicycle Club assists public with tips on bike commuting, safety and maintenance. Washington Park picnic shelter. www.sscrpc.com

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, Springfield

Circuit Rider Custom Display Apr 17-May 10, 8:30am-5pm, Harley- Davidson motorcycle designed and built in honor of Lincoln’s 200th birthday. Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center, 426 S. Seventh St For more info, call 391-3221 or visit www.nps.gov/LIHO.

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.

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

Fat Ass 5K and Street Party May 9, 10am, 5K race for MS, includes optional detours. Pick up packet Sat, 8-9am or Fri, May 8, 4-7pm at Celtic Mist. Street Party includes pig roast, cold beer, pepsi and live music from 11am-3pm. Adams Street, between Sixth and Seventh. For info, call 525-1111.

Free Document Shred Event May 9, 10am-1pm, Cintas Corporation provides free document shredding for individuals and businesses. Up to ten boxes per person. No need to remove staples, rubber bands or clips Co-sponsored by MacArthur Boulevard Business Association and Illinois Times. East parking lot, Illinois Times, 1320 S. State St.

Free Mature Driver Program May 7, 10am-2pm, Professionals recommend vehicle adjustments, resources and activities to enhance safety. LLCC parking lot adjacent to Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Rd. Appointments required. Call 331-5426.

Free Women’s Self Defense Classes Every Tues, 6:15-7:30pm, Springfield Goju Ryu Karate Club is offering women’s self defense classes. Free. First Church of the Nazarene, 5200 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 891-6242.

Governor’s Prayer Breakfast May 20, 7:30am, Featuring Seattle Seahawks Mack Strong. $20. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Reversation deadline May 15, call 782-7436.

Home Ownership Seminar May 19, 6pm, Springfield Branch of NAACP and Ministerial Alliance host seminar for new home buyers and those refinancing. Covers programs, tax credits, grants, loans, credit scores and more. Also, check your credit at 5:30pm. Second Timothy Baptist Church, 1122 E. Pine. For more info, call Nell Clay at 638-5755 or Deb Foster at 698-4131.

IL State Museum Lecture May 13, 7pm, Mark J. Wagner, Southern Illinois University presents Early 19th Century Native American Lifeways in Illinois as Revealed by Archaeology. Free to public. IL State Museum Auditorium, Spring and Edwards St

IL State Museum Teacher Workshop May 16, 10am-4pm, “Communicating Nature Workshop” for teachers of all grade levels. Registration deadline May 11. For more info or to register, call Nina Walthall at 782-0061 or e-mail [email protected].

Illinois Products Farmer’s Market May 14, 4-7pm, Opening day. Runs Thursdays through Oct 22. Illinois State Fairgrounds Commodity Pavilion. For more info, call 782-0777.

Illinois Watch Company Exhibit Through May, 1-4pm Weds and Sats, 200 pocket watches on loan from one of the nation’s premier Illinois Pocket Watch collections. The Museum of Springfield History, Seventh and Cook.

IWIL Social Event May 21, 5:30-8pm, Theme is “The Kentucky Derby.” Dress for the derby. Secret Recipes Banquet Center. $25 members and guests. Reservations required by May 15 at www.iwil.biz.

Ladies and Lilies Luncheon May 11, 11:30am-1pm, Lunch and program to support Springfield’s entry in America In Bloom. $25, $30 at door. Caitie Girls, 400 E. Jefferson. Email [email protected] or call 789- 2116 ext 2629.

My Grandmother’s Apron with the Tea Ladies May 16, 2pm, Bring your own vintage apron with a story behind it, as the Tea Ladies share what women did while wearing their aprons, including gardening, cooking, sewing, laundry, and more. $35. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Lincoln Reception Room. For reservations call 558-8934 or go to www.presidentlincoln.org.

National Association of Women Business Owners of Springfield May 13, 11:30-1pm, Sheila E. Mack featured speaker. $17 members, $20

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