Where Are the Wild Things? Oct 31, 12-5pm, Wear your costume and learn about nature, the human body and how to stay safe and active this Halloween through games, hands-on activities and crafts. Receive grab bag full of snacks, toys and prizes. Admission. 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

Zoolie Ghoulie Oct 30-31, 1-5pm, Bring your little ones dressed in costume for safe trick-or-treating inside zoo grounds. Contest each day at 4 p.m. $3/trick-ortreater, $2/non-trick-or-treater. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.

SCIENCE

Evening Science Series Lecture Nov 10, 7-8:30pm, Michael McNerney, American Resources Group, Ltd. presents “A Shape in Time and Space: Tracing the Neck Discoid Grave Marker.” Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.

NATURE

Water Gardening Society Oct 28, 6:30-8:30pm, Winterizing your pond, topic of meeting. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 726-8216.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

AAUW Event: CARE Global Poverty Nov 04, 7 pm, Ellen Carmichael, CARE field coordinator for Illinois. Includes coverage of recent work done in Rwanda. Sikich LLP, 3201 West White Oaks Dr, Email: tkjk88@comcast.net.

AWC Meeting Nov 10, 11:30am, “Starting your own Design/Marketing Business.” RSVP by Nov. 5, programs@awcspringfield.org. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 544-1793.

Brown Bag: Peru Nov 04, 12pm, Free presentation by eight UIS students of their study abroad program in Peru. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC).

Neighborhood Association Meeting Oct 28, 7-8:30pm, Neil Williamson and Jeff Regan, candidates for Sheriff, featured guests. Area residents and public invited. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue, 787-6823.

BULLETIN BOARD

Beautiful Bras Fundraiser Oct 28-31, Throughout Oct, artistic bras on display designed by 50 local personalities for Breast Cancer Awareness. Vote for your favorite. The Wardrobe, 830 S. Grand Avenue West.

Cathedral Church of St. Paul Fall Festival Nov 06, 4:30-8:30pm, $15 Choral Society concert, kids zone, wine wall and dinner. Cathedral of St. Paul, 812 Second St, 544-5135.

Dog Agility Trial Nov 06-07, 8am-3pm, Watch for free dogs and owners compete in an exciting timed sport requiring conditioning, training, teamwork and speed as they negotiate an obstacle course. Indoors, Livestock Center. 585- 0937. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Girls on the Run Movers and Shakers Oct 28, 5-7pm, Volunteers serve as guest bartenders including Josie, Alice FM 97.7 DJ and Mary Rogers. Tips benefit Girls on the Run. Bennigan’s, 700 E. Adams, 331-5199.

Harvest Social Oct 28, 4-5pm, Informal chat with Lincoln on his family life, period music. Refreshments. $14 adult, $12 youth. Tickets at Tinsley Dry Goods, Prairie Trader and Lincoln Home Visitors Center. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.

PechaKucha Night Oct 28, 7:20pm, Local creatives make six-minute, 40second presentations (20 slides, 20 seconds each) on variety of creative topics. Doors open 6:20 p.m. $5. Reserve tickets at pechakuchaspringfield@gmail.com. Advance payment required. 789-2377. City Nights Theater, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

Washington Park Iron Spring Dedication Oct 28, 4-6pm, Local resident and lead donor, Polly Roesch, 99 years old and one of nine children, shares her fond memories of visiting the Iron Spring. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur.

FOOD

Local Flavors Oct 28, Nov 02, 04, Tuesday lunches and Thursday dinners from mid-May until early November wherein local restaurants create specialty menus  highlighting Central Illinois’ products with focus on what is both local and in-season. Reservations encouraged. For details search local flavors in the calendar at illinoistimes.com. 528-1563. Various locations.

Halloween at the Old Capitol Farmers Market Oct 30, 8am-12:30pm, Lots of Halloween fun on this special closing day at the Market. Features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations, artisan area and live entertainment on Saturdays. Adams St between Fifth and Second. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.

Virden Farmers Market Oct 29, 4-7pm, Every Friday through October, find produce, eggs, bakery items and more. Designer Landscapes, 1240 N. Springfield St, Virden.

POLITICS

Aaron David Miller: Israeli- Palestinian Peace Process Nov 09, 7:30pm, Author, Public Policy Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and former adviser to six secretaries of state. Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza, 206-6245.

Drinking Coffee Liberally Nov 06, 9am, First and third Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. springfieldil@drinkingliberally.org. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.

Drinking Liberally Oct 28, Nov 04, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. springfieldil@drinkingliberally.org. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.

HISTORY

1970: What We Were Reading Nov 04, 7pm, Panel of Sangamon State/UIS emeritus professors reflects on Hard Times, Slaughterhouse Five, and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza, 206-6245.

A Fair to Remember Exhibit Oct 28-29, Nov 01-05, 08-10, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, View for free, artifacts from various fairs around the country. presidentlincoln.org, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.

Lincoln the Prairie Lawyer Oct 29, 2-3pm, Lincoln talks about his Illinois years and importance of law. $12 adult, $10 at Tinsley Dry Goods, Prairie Trader and Lincoln Home Visitors Center. Lincoln-Herndon Law Office, 112 North Sixth St.

Mystic Chords of Memory Oct 30, 4-5pm, Lincoln offers a preview of his upcoming Inaugural Address and his view of the secession crisis. $12 adult, $10 youth, $8 children. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

Team Of Rivals Oct 28-31, Nov 01-10, 9am- 5pm daily, Through Aug 15, 2011, One-of-a-kind temporary Civil War Sesquicentennial exhibition that takes you inside the highest levels of the government as Abraham Lincoln and his cabinet struggle with the momentous issue of war. Museum admission. 558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.

AUDITIONS

Romeo & Juliet Nov 06, 10, 10am-1pm, 2-5pm Sat, 6-8pm Wed, June performances at Theatre in the Park  with Kevin Purcell directing. 217-801-8158. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.

HEALTH

ADHD Parent Support Group Nov 02, 6-7:30pm, First Tue of each month, free for parents or guardians. Noll Medical Pavilion, Suite 2500, 5220 S. Sixth Street Road, 757-7700.

Coal Miner’s Clinic Nov 05, 8am-3:30pm, Open to central Illinoians who worked in coal mining professions or other occupational exposures to dust, fumes and chemicals. First Friday of month. Reservations (866) 252-9732. Capitol Community Health Center, 2239 E. Cook St, 217-788-2389.

Depression/Bipolar Support Group Nov 02, 09, 6:30-8:30pm, Every Tuesday, Depression and Bipolar Alliance of Central IL Support Group for anyone affected by a mood disorder, including friends/family. Stevenson conference room. 414-7368. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge.

Food Addicts Anonymous Nov 06, 9-10am, Meets first Saturday monthly. Tools of

recovery, food plan and program. First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, 870 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 245-7974.

GROW Mental Health Support Group Oct 28, Nov 04, 7:15-9:15pm, Free 12-step for those with mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. 622-7953. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.

GROW in IL Mental Health Support Group Nov 02, 09, 5:45pm, 12-step meetings on Tuesdays for anyone with mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. First United Pentecostal Church, 600 W. Mason, 622-7953.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Oct 28, Nov 04, 4-6pm, Free weekly 12-step for those with mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. 622-7953. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St.

Overcomers Oct 29, Nov 05, 6:30pm, Every Fri, meetings for those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, pressures of life. 585- 4000. Abundant Faith Christian Center West, 301 W. Reynolds St, 217-585-4000.

Overeaters Anonymous Oct 28, Nov 01, 04, 08, 5:15- 6:15pm Mon, 5:30-6:30pm Th, Every Monday and Thursday, 12step program open to all. No registration required. 787-2326, 544-2255. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Hallowe’en, Past & Present Oct 31, 10:30am, Some call it Halloween, others, Samhain. Is it a cultural relic or a genuine religious occasion? Led by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

Reflections on Regrets Nov 07, 10:30am, Rev. Jackie Ziegler, minister of UU Congregation in Bozeman, Montana shares her insights regret. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

Where is God When You Need Him? Nov 06, 2pm. Lois Marquardt, Christian Science Teacher from St. Louis talks and shows how pratical prayer helps discover God’s infinite goodness and love. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 753-4900.

SPORTS & FITNESS

ALQMA Quarter Midget Racing Oct 30-31, 7am-10pm, Free. Coliseum. For info, call Greg Pettit at 476-3758. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Junior Blues Games Oct 29-30, 7pm, The Jr. Blues take on Topeka Friday and Saturday. $5-$7. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St.

Pickup Ultimate Game Oct 28, 31, Nov 04, 07, 1:30pm Sun, 5:30pm Thu, Bring a white and dark shirt for making teams. Thursdays until time change. Sundays through end of November. Grant Middle School, 1800 W. Monroe St, (217) 408- 0091.

Sangamon Table Tennis Club (Ping Pong) Oct 28, Nov 02-04, 09-10, 6- 10pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Level of play ranges from beginner to advanced, ages 12-77. Lessons available. 553-1913. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue.

Springfield Celts Rugby Nov 06, 12pm, Local team vs Peoria. celtsrugby.com. Kennedy Park, 3101 J David Jones Parkway.