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County. For info, call 309-647- 8980 or e-mail [email protected]. Spoon River Valley, Canton.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Beyond Red and Blue Oct 04, 10:30-11:30am, Author Peter Wenz discusses his view of how twelve major political philosophies shape American debates. Case studies will illustrate these approaches in real life scenarios. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.

Ivan Parker Concert Oct 10, 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.

The Chosen Ones in Concert Oct 03, 5pm, For more info call 741-6323 or 787-7312. Roanoke Baptist Church, 2355 N. Second.

Transforming through Creative Presence Oct 09-11, 6-10pm Fri, 9am- 5pm Sat, A gathering together of presenters in the healing arts, Friday evening participants are invited to meet presenters, enjoy/vote on edible art followed by open mic with Sat and Sunday various workshops for the weekend. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia.

HEALTH

Wellness Week Oct 05-08, Offering a variety of free health screenings to public, no account needed. Hearing screening, bone density testing, blood sugar reading, cholesterol screening, blood pressure reading, free therapeutic masseuse. Flu shots at most of locations. Free Flu shots for PSB&T Voyager members, small cost to others. Call 1-800-597-2977. Prairie State Bank & Trust, 1- 800-597-2977.

HISTORY

Conference on Illinois History Oct 01-02, 8:30am-5pm, Topics as diverse as the Civil War, Lincoln and religion, Paul Simon, and Chicago women. Also held at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. For info call 558-8892 or visit www.presidentlincoln.org. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plz.

Historic Surveying Oct 04, 9am-5pm, 1830’s surveying party view (survey) the road throughout the village using period instruments and interpreting their function. For more information, call 632- 4000. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.

Once Upon a Prairie Storytelling Festival Oct 13-14, 6pm, Stories like Lincoln used to tell shared with public. Friday night “Classically Scared” at Vachel Lindsay Home and Saturday at Old Capitol and Lindsay Home. Free. For more information, call 785- 7960. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plz.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

Baka Beyond Oct 03, 7:30-9:30pm, An energetic performance of world fusion music, Baka Beyond brings the rich culture of the Baka Forest People in Cameroon to the stage. For more information, call 424-6318 or e-mail [email protected]. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.