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SUMMARY:‘Unsinkable Freedom’ Movie at ALPLM
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum caps off its celebration of Black History Month by introducing a new short film recounting the exciting story of Robert Smalls\, who used his wits and seamanship to lead 15 people on a daring escape from slavery. \n“Unsinkable Freedom” begins running at the museum on February 27\, a day after its world premiere at a special event. It will run every 15 minutes throughout the museum’s day for the next three months. \nSmalls was an enslaved man in Charleston\, SC\, when the Civil War began.  He was forced to work aboard the Confederate ship Planter in Charleston Harbor and nearby coastal waters.  On May 12\, 1862\, Smalls and the other enslaved men were left aboard ship by white officers.  Seizing the opportunity\, they launched a long-simmering plan to sneak their families aboard and sail to freedom. \n“Unsinkable Freedom” dramatizes that dangerous trip.  The 11-minute film shows how Smalls got the families aboard\, impersonated the ship’s captain\, sailed past Confederate checkpoints and finally reached U.S. Navy ships and freedom. \n“Very few stories can match the escape of Robert Smalls for both drama and inspiration\,” said Christina Shutt\, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.  “He risked everything to win freedom for his friends and loved ones.  And after their escape\, he served with the U.S. Navy and was later elected to Congress. We at the ALPLM are proud to tell part of his amazing story.” \n“Unsinkable Freedom” was written and directed by Kameron Gates\, an artist and animator based in Petersburg\, Illinois.  It stars ALPLM actor Reggie Guyton as Smalls. \nThe film was created using a hybrid of production techniques from animation\, VFX and video games.  It has a hyper-wide aspect ratio to take advantage of the three screens surrounding audiences in the museum’s Mr. Lincoln Theater.  It also features 5.1 surround sound. \nThe actors’ faces and body performances were recorded using motion capture.  Additional animation was created using classic keyframe techniques.  The historic Charleston Harbor was built and rendered inside Unreal Engine a tool created for video games that has expanded into visual effects for TV and film. \nThe mission of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is to inspire civic engagement through the diverse lens of Illinois history and share with the world the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.  We pursue this mission through a combination of rigorous scholarship and high-tech showmanship built on the bedrock of the ALPLM’s unparalleled collection of historical materials – roughly 13 million items from all eras of Illinois history. \nFor more information\, visit www.PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov.  You can follow the ALPLM on Facebook\, X/Twitter and Instagram.
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in April
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in April: \n4/2\, Thursday\, Knights of Columbus-Newton\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n4/7\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n4/7\, Tuesday\, Greenup Village Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n4/8\, Wednesday\, Stewardson-Strasburg High School\, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM \n4/9\, Thursday\, South Central FS\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM \n4/10\, Friday\, Newton High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n4/15\, Wednesday\, Dieterich High School\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n4/16\, Thursday\, Flora Church of the Nazarene\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n4/20\, Monday\, Grace United Methodist Church\, Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n4/20\, Monday\, St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church\, Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n4/21\, Tuesday\, Floyd Henson Junior High School\, Flora\, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM \n4/23\, Thursday\, Neal Center YMCA\, Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n4/24\, Friday\, Holy Cross Lutheran Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM\n4/24\, Friday\, Oblong Grade School\, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM \n4/28\, Tuesday\, Flora High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n4/29\, Wednesday\, Altamont Elementary School\, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM \nThose giving blood through April 12 will receive an exclusive American Red Cross x Life is Good t-shirt\, while they last!  Donors giving blood from April 13 – 30 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.  See rcblood.org/hope \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App.
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SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nEffingham at Charleston\, 4:30 p.m. \nSouth Central at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nSt. Anthony at Charleston\, 4:30 p.m. \nOblong at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. \nHutsonville at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Tennis \nSt. Anthony at Maroa-Forsyth\, 4:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBaseball \nSt. Anthony at Oblong\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Effingham\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nSt. Anthony at Charleston\, after varsity game \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nTrack \nSouth Central at Effingham\, 4 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago Cubs at Tampa Bay\, 5:40 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Washington\, 3:05 p.m.
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SUMMARY:Food Pantry at Calvary Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry will be taking orders for food bags on Monday\, April 6th\, from 4:00 – 5:30. \nCall 217-342-6671 to request a bag – any size family is welcome. \nDrive-up pickup is Wednesday\, April 8th\, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. \nCall 217-342-6671 for more information or to request a bag.
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SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in April
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries distribution days for April: \nTuesday\, April 7th from 4-6pm\, 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nWednesday\, April 8th from Noon to 2pm\, 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nSaturday\, April 11th from 9-Noon\, 861 E. Washington\, Mason (Mason Civic Center) \nTuesday\, April 14th from 4-6pm\, 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nWednesday\, April 15th from Noon to 2pm\, 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nWednesday\, April 22nd from Noon to 2pm or until we run out of food (no appointment necessary).  This is a Mobile Drive-Through Food Pantry at the Kohl’s Parking lot in Effingham. \nSaturday\, April 25th from 8:30-Noon\, 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nPlease call 217-240-0059 to sign up.  It’s free and for everyone!
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