scouts/4-H groups. Illinois Building main floor. For info, call Steve Morse 622-3484. ISF Illinois Building, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Muttmasters Canine Classic Oct 10, 11am, Hosted by Lincolnland Stroke Support Network and Sangamon County Animal Control. Extension office, level 2. Register at vets, groomers, training schools, shelters, kennels or call 960- 4263. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Oct 03, 07, 10, 14, 8am-12:30pm, Features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations (3rd Sats), artisan area (1st & 3rd Sats), live entertainment (3rd Sats). Adams St. For more info, contact 544-1723, Downtown Springfield.

Poker Scoot Oct 03, 11pm, Community Energy Systems and the Springfield Scooter Club’s first Second Poker Run for Scooters and Light Motorcycles. Five specific stops with food. $20. For info call Doug at 629-7031 or Dave at 416-9762. Grab-A-Java 1702 S. Sixth St.

SCIL Annual Meeting Oct 07, 5:30-7:30pm, Includes awards ceremony, light hors d’oeuvre buffet, and announcement of 50/50 raffle winner. $10. For reservations call Karen at 523-2587. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St.

Sherlock Holmes Society Oct 10, 9am, Public invited. Discussion of The Adventure of the Six Napoleons. For more info, call Bill or Mary at 546-8387. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy.

Speak on Holy Ground Oct 03, 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 Oct 07, 14, 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 Classical Guitar Society Dinner Oct 03, 5:30pm, Social event to preview 2009-2010 concert season. $35. For info call 726-8991. Mariah’s Restaurant, 3317 Robbins Rd.

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.

Teen Scene Oct 09, 7-11pm, Teens can hang out and play games, sing to karaoke, listen to music, eat food and have fun. $2. For more info, call 306-2592. Holy Ground Coffeehouse, 304 W Allen.

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 visit www.brotherjamescourt.com. St. St. John Vianney Church Activity Center, 902 Saint Johns Dr, Sherman.

WUIS - The Rich Roast Oct 10, 6pm, WUIS presents “The Rich Roast,” celebrating 35 years of Rich Bradley on WUIS. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. $50. Club Room. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

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.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Pumpkinpalooza Oct 10, 10am-4pm, Illinois is the pumpkin capitol of the world! Come and learn about it. Is it a fruit or a vegetable? Are pumpkins always orange? What can you do with a pumpkin besides eat it? Free, recommended for ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

Youth Discovery Challenge - cavenger Hunt Oct 10, 10am-12pm, Compete to find all the items on the list. Free. For more information, call 753-2800. Washington Park.

DANCE

Loves 2 Dance Party Oct 03, 7-11pm, DJ. All dance styles featured. All levels. Prairieland Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis. 652-2128.

So You Think You Can Dance Tour Oct 04, Ten finalists of the hit TV show perform. $56-$38.50. For tickets call (800)745-3000 or 333-5000 or visit ticketmaster.com. Assembly Hall, 1800 S. First St # 101, Champaign.

Swing Etc Dances Oct 07, 14, 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 info, call 206-6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plz.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

A-Maze-ing Corn Maze and Festival Oct 03-04, 10-11, 11am-6pm Sat, 12- 6pm Sun, Oct 12, 10am-2pm, Corn Maze. $5. For info e-mail [email protected]. Auburn United Methodist Church, 14100 State Route 4, Auburn.

Abe’s Corn Maze Oct 03-04, 10-11, 10am-6pm Sat and Sun, Ten-acre corn maze, inflatables, pony rides, petting zoo, flea market, cruise in, health and safety fair, flashlight maze & fireworks. $5-$3. For more information, call 522-5632 or e-mail [email protected]. iWorship Center, 3200 Shaler Road.

Harvest Festival & Fish Fry Oct 03-04, 12pm, Doors open at noon for music under the pavilion (1-6pm Sat and 2-5pm Sun), fish sandwiches and dinners available with other food items. No coolers, food, drinks or pets. For more information, call 635-9900. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford.

Heritage Day Oct 04, 11am-5pm, Free guided tours of reconstructed 1830s stone house, food concessions, period craft demonstrations, singer/dolcimer artist Mike Anderson, activities for children - sponsored by Rochester Historical Preservation Society. For more info, call 498-7795 or e-mail [email protected]. Rochester Historical Village, W. Main St, Rochester.

Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Fall Festival Oct 03-04, 10-11, 140 miles, 15 villages, arts and crafts, antiques and collectibles, historic sites and buildings, food. Fulton

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