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inspirational speaker, Shawn Karsten, shares the riveting story of his journey “From Pain to Purpose.” For more info, call 883-3511. Eclectic Art Gallery, 68 E. Central Park Plaza. Jacksonville.
Art Show and Fundraiser Sep 25, 4-6:30pm, Regional and local artists in benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For info call 787- 9476. Gallery 33, 536 Bruns Lane, Suite 2B.
Autism Disorders Lecture Sep 30, 7pm, Barbara T. Doyle MS, nationally known author, master teacher, trainer, keynote presenter and consultant, adjunct faculty member of SIU School of Medicine. Springfield AAUW hosts. Free and open to public. For info call 341- 0685. Illinois Education Association, 3440 Liberty Dr.
Backgammon Tournament Sep 30, 6pm, Every Wed, first-time entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Avenue.
Call for Artists and Crafters Sep 23-25, 28-30, Looking for demonstrators and sellers of craftwork or art for Lincoln Memorial Garden’s Indian Summer Festival Oct 10-11. For more info, call 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E Lake Shore Dr.
Candlelight Tour Oct 2-3, 7-9pm, Bring the family to experience New Salem village after dark. Interpreters in period clothing welcome you into the reconstructed log homes. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane.
Celebration of The National Parks Sep 27, 8:45am, 1:15pm, 2pm Sat and 2pm Sun, Events to highlight upcoming Ken Burn’s documentary. All programs free. For info call 492-4150 or visit www.nps.gov/LIHO. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.
Cemetery Celebrities: Lincolns’ Friends & Family Sep 26, 2pm, Costumed actors portray some of Lincoln’s associates who are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery. For more info, call 782-2717. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave.
Children’s Disaster Services Workshop Sep 26, Training to provide childcare in the event of a disaster in area. $45-$55. To register call local coordinator Charlot Cole at 370-5382 or Children’s Disaster Services office at cdsbrethren.org or 800-451-4407 ext. 5. Church of the Brethren, 334 W. Dean St. Virden.
Chili/Beef Vegetable Soup Dinner Sep 25, 11am-7pm, Auction and more. For more info, call 529-1611. Mary Bryant Home for the Blind, 2960 Stanton St.
Denim and Diamonds Fundraiser Oct 02, 6:30pm, SIU School of Medicine hosts 9th Denim and Diamonds fundraiser. Enjoy an elegant dinner, music and live and silent auctions. Proceeds support cancer research and 2 new programs. $100. For more information, call 545- 2955. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Don’t Give Up the Dream: Justice and Peace in a Tightening Economy Sep 26, 9:30am-3:30pm, Teach In with keynote speakers Kathy Kelly, Voices for Creative Nonviolence, and James Thindwa, Jobs with Justice. $15, $12 pre-reg. For more info, e-mail Dave at [email protected], Diane at [email protected], Don at [email protected] or Maurine at [email protected]. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Expressions in the Dark Oct 2, 9pm-12am, Poetry, music, vendors, prizes and games the first Friday each month. $10. Charles and Limey’s, 620 S First St.
Food for Thought Oct 03, 9am-3:30pm, We are what we eat: Earth, sun, water, antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides. Trace your food’s physical and spiritual journey from farmer to table, reflect on our intimate connection with the food we eat, assist in the preparation of a healthy meal, and relish eating as a spiritual experience. $30. For info call 787-6927. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd.
Free Women’s Self Defense Classes Sep 29, 6:15-7:30pm, Springfield Goju Ryu Karate Club is offering women’s self defense classes. Free. For more info, call 891-6242. First Church of the Nazarene, 5200 S. Sixth St.
Fur, Feather, Fin Fall Fling Oct 03, 10am-6pm, Final free admission day of the season. Activity packed day includes animal programs. For more information, call 753- 6217. Henson-Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Harvest of Miracles Sep 24, 4-7pm, Fundraising event to benefit Children’s Miracle Network. Activities for kids, great entertainment and special giveaways. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson.
Ice Cream Social Sep 24, 5-8pm, 3-ounce serving for donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Celebrity Scoopers Gus Gordon and Elizabeth Wooley from 7-7:30pm. Sunshyne the Clown and Tim the Twister will paint faces and make balloon creations from 5:30-7:30pm. D.R.E.a.m.S. Dance Team perform at 7pm. For info call 971-7766. Cold Stone Creamery, 124 S. Sixth St.
Illinois Products Farmers Market Sep 24, Illinois State Fairgrounds Commodity Pavilion. For more info, call 782-0777. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Kittenfest Sep 25-26, Kittens available Friday 4- 7pm at PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy or Friday and Saturday from 11am-4pm at PetSmart and Ace Hardware, 1600 W. Wabash. $25, $40 for two, free to those over the age of 60. For info call 544- 7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.
Latino Heritage Museum Sep 25, 10am-6pm, Free touring multimedia presentation consisting of a museum containing 100 authentic artifacts. For more info, contact LLCC at 786- 2789. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Local Harvest Celebration Sep 25, 6pm, Local chefs prepare seasonal, local foods for annual dinner for the IL Stewardship Alliance. Silent auction. $50. For info, call 528-1563. Pasfield House, 525 S Pasfield St.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Sep 26, 30, 8am-12:30pm Wednesdays and Saturdays, Features fresh fruits,vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery
Champaign Urbana Folk and Roots Festival Friday, Sept. 25 5pm-1am Saturday, Sept. 26 9:30am-12am Downtown Urbana 493-4654 $15 all-event wristband $3-$10 individual performances/dances Free, children under 12 items. Chef demonstrations (3rd Sats), artisan area (1st & 3rd Sats), live entertainment (3rd Sats). Adams St. For more info, contact 544-1723, Downtown Springfield.
Paws in the Park Walk-a-Thon Sep 27, 8-11am, Win prizes such as money raised, pet/owner look-a-like and best howl. Sponsored by the Animal Protective League. Check in at Pavilion. Washington Park.
Recycling Bin Wheels and Rope Sep 25, Installing wheels and a tow rope on Sangamon County-area recycling bins. To make an appointment, call RSVP at 528-4035. Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St.
Singles Bonfire & Hayride Sep 26, 5pm, Includes wiener roast and hayrack ride. $7 with proceeds to Sojourn Shelter for domestic violence. Sponsored by Single Catholics of Springfield. For more info, contact Teresa at 546-7394 or to RSVP. The Farm, Petersburg.
Speak on Holy Ground Oct 3, 7-11pm, Special guests, karaoke, open mic, poetry,music, testimonies, and spoken word. Free. For info, call 306- 2592. Holy Ground Coffeehouse, 304 W Allen.
Springfield Chess Club Sep 30, 6:30-9pm, Weekly meetings on Wednesdays. White Oaks Mall food court. Also, twice a month meetings at Barnes and Noble. For more info, call David Long at 726-2584. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave.
Springfield Theatre Center Trivia Night Oct 02, 7pm, Doors open at 6pm. Silent auction of gift baskets. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
The Guy Show Sep 26, 9am-7pm, Free to public interactive event catering to men of all ages and lifestyles with exhibitors and vendors from many categories of business. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plz .
Trivia Night Oct 03, 5:30-7pm, Ala carte meal, door prizes and socializing. Cash bar, food/snacks available for minimal fee. 7- 9pm, Ten games of trivia questions and cash prizes. $10. For more info, call 747- 5905 or www.brotherjamescourt.com. St. St. John Vianney Church Activity Center, 902 Saint Johns Dr, Sherman.
Vigil for Peace Sep 26, 12-1pm, All are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.
Walk N Wag Oct 03, 9am-12pm, Bring your dog out for a fun-filled morning of pet-friendly activities. One mile walk, contests, vendors. $20, includes t-shirt and goodies for dog. For more information, call 753- 0700. Riverside Park, 4105 Sand Hill Rd.
DANCE
Central IL Singles and Couples Dance Sep 25, 8-11pm, Judy Kaye (4th), Bobby Remack(11th), Don Smith (18th), Kevin Turner (25th). For info call 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd.
Loves 2 Dance Party Oct 03, 7-11pm, DJ. All dance styles featured. All levels. Prairieland Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 652-2128.
Salsa Dancing Sep 26, 9pm-12:30am, With DJ Riq every last Saturday of the month. Free Salsa lessons 9-10pm. $3. Stella Blue, S. Fifth St.
So You Think You Can Dance Tour Oct 04, Ten finalists of the hit TV show perform. Champaign. $56-$38.50. For tickets call (800)745-3000 or 333-5000 or visit ticketmaster.com. Assembly Hall, 1800 S. First St.
Swing Etc Dances Sep 30, 7:30-10pm, First Wed, ballroom. Second Wed, Latin. Third Wed, country. Fourth Wed, hustle. $7, price includes 6:45pm workshop. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area.
Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company Oct 07, 7:30pm, Folk dance group embraces the beauty of its native Ukraine and is famous for its bright colored costumes and intensity of its romantic, elevated, passionate and exciting shows. For more information, call 206-6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plz.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
1830s Fall Festival Sep 26, 10am-5pm, Costumed interpreters demonstrate how settlers per-
