Museum curator Robert Sill. Free, $20 lunch. UIS Public Affairs Center Rooms C/D. To register visit www.uiaa.org/uis, or call 206-7395. University of Illinois at Springfield.
Crossing Over Nov 12, 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, Free exhibit through Nov. 12 by ceramic artist Lori Evans of St. Charles. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.
Hawker Photography Exhibit Nov 12-14, 17-21, 24-26, 10am-4pm Tue-Sat, SIU photographer Jim Hawker’s works on display. Open to public. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
The Four Elements in Abstract Nov 12-14, 16-21, 23-26, 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Acrylic paintings on display by Deborah Welch Prickett. For more info call 391-0101. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St, 391-0101.
Winter Lights Exhibit Nov 18-21, 10:30am-3pm Wed, 10:30- 7:30pm Thu/Fri, 10:30am-4pm Sat, Original fabric art quilts with accompanying panels of original poems by children’s author and illustrator Anna Grossnickle Hines. Trutter Center. $3 adults, $2 children. For more info call 786-2432. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
FILM & TELEVISION
Food Inc Nov 17, 7pm, Liberty Brew & View showing of the hit documentary “Food Inc” followed by a program from the Illinois Stewardship Alliance. City Nights Theater, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Nov 19, 7-9pm, The Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission has their meeting. Free, but food purchase requested. For more info, call 816-2117. Ginger Asian Bistro, 3100 W. White Oaks Dr.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Playhouse Disney Live Nov 21, 12pm and 3pm, New live show. $41.50-$16.50. For more info call 788- 8800. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plz.
That’s Quite a Quilt! Nov 14, 10am-4pm, Learn about the rich history of quilts in IL through exciting activities, games and examples from Museum’s collection. Free, recommended for ages 4-8. For info, call Amanda at 782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
NATURE
Volunteer Workday Nov 14, 9am-12pm, Volunteers needed to cut and stack invasives on 12-acre restoration project. Lunch included. For more info call 544-2473 or email [email protected]. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 Clear Lake Ave.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions Nov 14, 11am-2pm, Dogs at Giuffre Buick on Dirksen Parkway and Gizzy Lu in White Oaks Mall; cats from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ace Hardware. For more info, call 544- 7387.
Ansar Shrine Circus Nov 13-15, 7pm Fri, 11am, 3pm, 7:30pm Sat, 11:30am and 3:30pm Sun, $12-$5. Reserved seats at ticket master locations. General Admission seats only available at PCCC Box Office or shrine temple. For info call 788-8800. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plz.
Association Of Information Technology Professionals Nov 17, 5:30-8pm, Speaker is Andy Ammann, Falcon Technology. Topic is Fiber Optics - A Practical Approach. For more info call 628-3697. Lakepointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd.
Athens Troop 52 Trivia Night Nov 13, 6:15pm doors open, Boy Scout Troop fundraiser with door prizes, 50/50 drawing, best decorated table prizes, dinner available, no coolers. For info call 636-8450 or email [email protected]. Cantrall Elementary School, #1 Braves Lane, Cantrall.
Backgammon Tournament Nov 18, 6pm, Every Wed, first-time entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Avenue.
Court Madonna Memorial Service Nov 12, 6:30pm, Court Madonna, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, will hold a Memorial Service for past members, especially those who have died during the past year, at its regular meeting. For more info call Regent Mary Frances Lavin at 522-6339. St. Agnes Parish Hall, 245 N. Amos St.
Food Drive Nov 14, 9am-12pm, Three sites to drop off donations for Kumler Food Pantry at Trim Setters, Flawless Cuts and 9th Street Barber Shop. For more info e- mail [email protected]. Trim Setters Barber Studio, 1222 Martin Luther King Dr.
Glass Recycling Collection Nov 14, 8am-12pm, City of Springfield Glass Recycling Collection. Parking lot #1. For info, call Wynne Coplea at 789- 2327. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
How Hungry is America? Nov 16, 5-6pm, Joel Berg has his eye on the growing number of people who are forced to wait on lines at food pantries across the nation-the modern breadline. Free. For more information, call 206-6245 or e-mail [email protected]. Student Life Building Gym, UIS Campus, Springfield, University of Illinois at Springfield.
India Night Nov 13, 6pm, Indian entertainment, dress and food by Asian Indian Women’s Organization. Live and silent auctions. $50. For more info, call 787- 6463 or purchase tickets at www.rmhcspringfield.org. Secret Recipes Reception Center, 3086 Normandy Rd.
Movers and Shakers Night Nov 19, 5pm, Cory Jobe, David Farrell, Laurie Farrell, Julie Dirksen and Sharon Whalen go to work as Head Bartenders. All tips donated to MacArthur Boulevard Business Association. Special maitre d’s are Paul O’Shea and Wally Henderson. 50/50 cash drawing and live music. For more info call 331-5199. Bennigan’s, 700 E. Adams.
Pawnee Knights of Columbus Trivia Night Nov 14, 7pm, Doors open at 6 p.m. American Saturday Night is the theme, with prizes for first, second and third place. Food and drinks served. $10 per player, 6-8 players per team. For reservations call 625-3941. Pawnee Knight of Columbus Hall, Pawnee.
Seasonal Amnesty Days Pet Adoption Nov 13-14, 10:30am-4pm Fri, 10:30am- 12:30pm, Many dogs and cats offered for adoption at a discounted rate. For more info call 353-3065. Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale St, 353-3065.
Springfield Chess Club Nov 18, 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 Vegetarian Association Nov 16, 6:30pm, Program is video: “A New Approach to Nutrition for Diabetes.” Free and open to public. For info call 787- 0014. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.
Teen Scene Nov 13, 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 Fundraiser Nov 14, 7pm, doors open 6pm, To raise money for Public Affairs Reporting Vu Nguyen Memorial Scholarship. Cash prize, 50/50, emceed by WUIS public radio personality Jenna Dooley. $10. Register in advance or day of event. For more info or to register, call 847-274- 2247. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St.
Vaccination Clinic Nov 15, 1-3pm, APL’s reduced rate clinic to vaccinate dogs or puppies against parvovirus. $20, $10 additional dogs. For info, call 544-7387. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd.
POLITICS
Drinking Liberally Nov 12, 19, 6:30pm Thursdays , Informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. For info visit [email protected]. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St, none.
Legislative Internship Hall of Fame Ceremony Nov 16, 5:30pm, John Day, Claire B. Eberle, Stephen R. Pacey, Lee J. Schwartz and Gretchen A. Winter inducted during a Samuel K. Gove Illinois Legislative Internship Hall of Fame reception and induction ceremony. $60. For info and reservation call 206-6084. Illinois Executive Mansion, 410 E. Jackson.
HISTORY
LLCC Genealogy Fair Nov 14, 8:30am-12pm, Participating organizations include: Illinois State Genealogical Society, Sangamon Valley Collection at Lincoln Library, Secretary of State archives, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. $5. For more information, call 786-4510. Trutter Center. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Local History Presentation Nov 17, 7pm, “From Fame to Footnote: How a Family Faded into History” program of the Sangamon County Historical Society about Springfieldian James A. Baret. Free, open to public. For more info visit www.sancohis.org. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
Kumler United Methodist and St. Joseph Catholic Church Choirs Nov 14, 6pm, Kumler United Methodist Church Choir and St. Joseph Catholic Church Choir perform. All are welcome for an evening of inspiration and fellowship. Soup served from 5-6 p.m. For more info call 522-8618. Kumler United Methodist Church, 600 N. Fifth St.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Jr. Blues Games Nov 13-14, 7pm, The Jr. Blues take on St. Louis this weekend. $5-$8. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth.
