THE CALENDAR
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Pete Sander Sep 26, 9am-12pm, Hear the sounds of Pete Sander. Cafe Moxo, 411 E Adams St.
Prairieland Voices Oct 04, 4-5pm, “As You Like It,” music from Shakespeare and his Elizabethan England. Marion van der Loo, Artistic Director and Conductor. For more info, call 786-2762. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Smart Brothers & Chris Scruggs Oct 02, 8pm, WUIS Bedrock Series. $17, $15 presale, For info call 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Tommy Emmanuel Sep 29, 7:30pm, Two-time Grammy nominee dubbed by guitar legend Chet Atkins as “Certified Guitar Player” for his lifetime contribution to the instrument, a rare honor shared by only three other people in the world. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plz.
NATURE
Adams Wildlife Sanctuary Cleanup Day Sep 26, 10am, Join the Friends of the Sangamon Valley as they help with restoration activities. For info call Vern at 525-1410. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 Clear Lake Ave.
Fall Garden & Landscape Seminar Oct 03, 11am, “Fall Trees: Splendor of the Garden.” Discover amazing fall color and learn about selecting, planting and growing. Free and open to public. To reserve seating, call 787-4700. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson.
Tree and Leaf Hike Sep 27, 2pm, Here’s help for students with their leaf collections. Naturalists will guide them on hikes to collect at least 25 different types of leaves. $4. For more information, call 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E Lake Shore Dr.
POLITICS
Taking Illinoisans for a Ride Sep 30, 8-9:30pm, Taking Illinoisans for a Ride: The False Promises of High-Speed Rail. Come hear Cato Institute transit expert Randal O’Toole explain how much high-speed rail will ultimately cost. Free event. For more information, call 528-8800 or e- mail [email protected] or visit www.illinoispolicy.org. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St.
SCIENCE
UIS Star Parties Sep 25, 8-10pm, View Jupiter and its moons, the Ring Nebula in Lyrae and more. UIS observatory, outside Brookens Library on southeast corner. For weather questions, call 206-8342, 7 p.m. on Star Party evening. For more info, call John Martin at 206-8342. University of Illinois at Springfield, One University Plaza, MS SAB 20.
THEATER & COMEDY
Comedian John Fox Sep 25-26, 8pm Fri, 7:15 and 9:30pm Sat, $15.50cc, $15cash $2.50vip. For more information, call 482-5233 or e-mail [email protected]. Mason City Limits, 114 E. Chestnut.
Comedy Open Mic with Alan Perry Sep 29, 9pm, $2. For info visit barnonespringfield on Facebook. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Sep 25-26, 7:30-10pm, JeDeMi Productions presents an riotously funny musical comedy that follows two con artists working on the French Riviera who end up with a lot more than they bargained for. $17. E-mail [email protected]. Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K Anderson Plz.
SPORTS & FITNESS
ISOBA Harness Racing Event Sep 26, One-mile track & grandstand. Free admission. For info, call John Cisna at 522-8781. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
New Midwest Wrestling’s Cutting Edge Sep 26, 7-10pm, $8, $5 advance tickets at New Age Tattoo in Springfield and Tiny Bikers, Spaulding. For more info, call Justin at 816-2112. American Center, 1501 E. Griffiths St.
Organized League Play - Disc Golf Sep 26, 30, Wed afternoons and 10am Sat, Springfield Disc Golf Club League Days. Alternate between Lincoln and Douglas courses. Check site for time and courses. $1. For more information, call 385-4990 or e-mail [email protected]. Lincoln Park, 5th St and Sangamon Ave.
Sangamon Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Club Sep 30, 6-10pm Wednesdays. Level of play ranges from beginner to advanced, ages 12-77. Lessons available. For info, call 553-1913. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 South Douglas Avenue.
Springfield Celts Rugby Sep 26, 1-2:30pm, Springfield Celts vs. Scott AFB Rowdies. For more info visit www.celtsrugby.com. Kennedy Park, 3101 J David Jones Parkway.
Ultimate Frisbee Pickup Games Sep 24, 27, Oct 01,1:30pm Sundays, 5pm Thursdays, Bring a white and dark shirt. Free. For more info, contact Guido at 408-0091. Grant Middle School, 1800 W. Monroe St.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
Ivan Parker Concert Oct 01, 7pm, Nationally known Gospel singer, formerly of Gold City and featured with the Gaithers. Pre-show with New Jerusalem Singers and concessions 5pm. $12-$25. For info, call 529-3429 or e-mail [email protected]. Rochester School’s Performing Arts Auditorium, Route 29, Rochester.
Keeping Hope Alive: Teach-In Sep 26, Keeping Hope Alive: Justice and Peace in a Tightening Economy. Join the Springfield Peace and Justice community in events to mark the International Day of Peace. Free. For more information, call 544-3997 or e-mail [email protected] or visit http://sites.google.com/site/spfldilintldayofpeacesite/home.
Stephens Room, Menard Hall. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Parables of the Earth: Jewish Sep 27, 10:30-11:30pm, In the second Sunday of the series, which coincides with Yom Kippur, Rev. Woufle explores a parable from the Jewish tradition and insights into that tale and holy day. For info call 585-9550. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.
HEALTH
Take a Step for Autism Walk and Fun Day Sep 26, 8-11:30am, Family activities, musical entertainment, bounce house and more. Walk begins at 9 a.m. Register and join a team at www.firstgiving.com/asacic. For more info, contact Teri at 241-2023. Washington Park.
