http://www.jubileehabitat.org/Site/Mothers_Day.html

People’s Church Every Sat 3pm, Sabbath worship, Apostolic Pentecostal, casual dress, no offering taken, prayer and annointing for healing, acoustic music. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St. for more info, go to www.peopleschurch.ws.

Quaker Meeting Every Sun, 10:30am, Worship. For location, call Peggy at 585- 8023.

The Bible at Floyd’s Every Tues, Sep 23-May 19, 7pm, A discussion of faith and life for adults. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 205 S. Fifth St. For more info, call 494-1122 or go to www.rolling-prairie.org.

POLITICS

Drinking Coffee Liberally First and Third Sat, 9am, Enjoy coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. Free. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For more info, e-mail [email protected] g.

Drinking Liberally Every Thurs, 6:30pm, Share some drinks and discussion with fellow progressives. Free. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington. For more info, e-mail [email protected].

HISTORY

1830’s Militia Muster May 16-17, 10am-4pm, “Fire in the Hole,” with signing up for militia service and drilling and musket fire. Public invited to march carrying weapons (brooms). New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg.

Illinois History Expo May 7, 1-2pm, Public viewing of projects on state and local history by students. Capitol Area Convention Center.

Lincoln Neighborhood Tours Through May 31, Mon-Fri, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, Tour the Lincoln Home Historic Site and learn about Lincoln, His neighbors and other residents of Springfield in 1860. Free. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St. For more info, call 492-4241.

Secession Crisis May 9, 2pm, Park Ranger Jason Collins presents. Lincoln Home Visitor Center. For more info, call 391-3221 or visit www.nps.gov/liho.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Boot Camp for Abe’s Amble May 8, Deadline to register for Springfield Road Runners Club Abe’s Army, 12-week training program starting Jun 1, 5:45 p.m. Lincoln Park or State Fairgrounds, designed to prepare novice to established walkers and runners the ability to participate in Abe’s Amble 10K (6.2 miles) road race Aug 23. Visit www.srrc.net.

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 coed. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St. For more info call 523- 5433.

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 Junior Football League Registration May 9, 11am-3pm, Football registration for boys who will be in 6-8 grade for Fall 2009. $85. Kicks, 2744 S. Sixth St. For info, call 971-2953 or go to www.springfieldjfl.org.

USPTA Tennis Across America May 9, 1-3pm, Tennis clinic for all skill levels and ages. Free. Springfield Racquet & Fitness Center, 3725 Chatham Rd or visit uspta.com