ents, invited. The Jesse White Tumbling Team performs. Candy provided to trick-or-treaters. Hall of Flags Room, first floor. For info call 782-5984. Howlett Building, Second and Edwards Streets.
Kicks on 66 Oktoberfest Oct 31, 3-8pm, ‘Trunk or Treat’ from 5-8pm. Free family event with pumpkin painting and fun activities for kids of all ages. Weiner roast and food available for purchase. Kicks, 2744 S. Sixth St.
Safe Trick-or-Treating Event Oct 30, 5:30-7:30pm, The historic site will be decorated for Halloween with candy give-aways at each historic house and activities highlighting the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial. Free and open to children ages 3-12. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.
SpringfieldMoms.org Kid’s Costume Contest Oct 30, 10am-12pm, Register kids ages 0-12 for Halloween at the Market costume contest starting at 11 a.m. Prizes in 3 age categories. Free. For more info, call 698-4097. Old State Capitol Farmer’s Market, 1 Old State Capitol Plz.
Zoolie Ghoulie Oct 24-25, 2-6pm, Bring your little ones dressed in costume for safe trick-or-treating inside zoo grounds. $3/trick-or-treater, $2/non-trick-or-treater. For more information, call 753- 6217. Henson-Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.
NATURE
Sangamon Valley Sierra Club Oct 27, 6:30pm, Potluck picnic and moonlight hike with campfire. Bring eating utensils and food item to share. For info call 698-0840. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
ENVIRONMENT
Bike! 350 - Biking into Clean Energy Ride and Rally Oct 24, 11am and 11:30am, Springfield area citizens are invited and encouraged to attend the Springfield environmental community’s ride (11am) and rally (11:30am). Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plz.
Global Day of Climate Action Oct 24, 10am-12pm, Join the global community and Sustainable Springfield Inc. in a grassroots movement to learn about global climate change and find a voice for political action at local and international levels. For adults, a power point presentation from a faith perspective. For children, games and activities. Donations accepted. For info call 787-6927. Registration required. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions Oct 24-25, 11am-2pm, Saturday, Dogs at Ace Hardware and Gizzy Lu in White Oaks Mall. Cats until 3 p.m. at Ace Hardware and until 4 p.m. at PetSmart. Sunday, Dogs and cats at the APL Chili Supper, Sacred Heart-Griffin West Campus, 1601 West Washington.
Bonsai Exhibition and Auction Oct 24, 10am-4pm, Springfield Bonsai Society Fall Show. Auction begins at 1 p.m. Free admission. Lincoln Memorial Garden Visitor Center. For info, call Scott at 652-3296. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Chili Cook Off Oct 24, 4-8pm, Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association Chili Cook Off at Pavilion #1. For more info call JD at 622-5919. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
Chili Supper and Paw Paw Patch Bazaar Oct 25, 11am-5:30pm, Held at west campus. Tickets to eat are $7 to eat-in or carryout. Driveup available. For more info call 544-7387. Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, 1601 W. Washington.
Comedy in the City Oct 30, 6:30pm, The Pregnancy Care Center’s sixth annual fundraiser. Activities include dinner, silent and live auctions, and performance by national-touring comedian, Dave Dugan. $50.
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