Morning Star Mercantile and Café, Salisbury.
Backgammon Tournament Every Wed, 6pm, Capitol Teletrack, 1764 Wabash Ave. First-time entry is free, thereafter $5.
Book and Wine Meetup Last Tue of every month, 7-9pm, Over-50 Book Club and Wine Meetup. RSVP on meetups.com.
Business Owners Workshop Apr 27, 1-3pm, Patent, Trademark and Copyrighting.‚ Margaret J. Collins, library program specialist at Illinois Library Patent and Trademark Depository Library is presenter. Free, registration required. LLCC’s Springfield East Campus, 1507 E. Cook St. To register, 544-7232.
Buy Local, Eat Healthy Apr 28, 1pm and Apr 30, 7pm, Elizabeth Wahle, Horticulture Extension Specialist, gives a timeline of when the most popular produce is ready. Presentation via telenet system and PowerPoint presentations, allowing live discussion between instructor and gardeners. $5. U of I Extension Building #30, Illinois State Fairgrounds. Reserve packet of handouts and pre-register at www.extension.uiuc.edu/sangamonmenard. For info, 782-4617.
Caring for Aging Family Apr 28, 6-7:15pm, Dr. Carolyn Peck speaks on Death, Grief and Loss. UIS PAC, Room H. For info, call 206-7577.
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.
Crimestoppers Community Unity Apr 24, 5-8pm, Live music by Whirl Peas, unlimited food and beverages, raffles, silent auction. $20, $15 in advance at County Market. Northfield Inn, 3280 Northfield Dr. For info, 788-8324.
Dave Rudolf’s Beach Party Apr 24, 6:30pm, LLCC Student Life Office and the Capital Area Association for the Education of Young Children free event for families. Limbo, conga line and activities with jump ropes, hula hoops and bubble machines, Dave’s original music and “Fun in the Sun” songs. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Dr. Milton Apr 25, 11am-2pm, Dr. Walter Milton presents his book, Me in the Making, along with his invention of the century. Entertainment & lunch, with portion of book proceeds to Southwind Park Project. RSVP by Apr 17, call 341-3355 or e-mail [email protected]. $45. Inn at 835.
Expressions in the Dark Every Fri, 9pm-12am, Poetry, music, vendors, prizes and games. Charles and Limey’s, 620 S. First St.
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 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 info, call 891-6242.
Genealogy Workshop Apr 23-May 14, 6:30-8pm Thursdays, Designed for individuals with little or no experience. $30, plus supplies. LLCC’s Western Region Education
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