THE CALENDAR

Illinois Women in Leadership Nov 18, 11:30am, Joelle Knolls, from MERCY Communities homeless client to board member. $23, $18 in advance. Reservations by Nov. 12. iwil.biz. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 544-1793.

Lease Vs. Own Nov 30, 4-7pm, Discussion on leasing and purchasing business property with expert panelist. Limited reservations, RSVP required. Bella Milano, 4525 Wabash Ave, 787-2800.

Thanksgiving Perspectives: Omnivore’s Dilemma Nov 22, 7pm, Presentation and discussion based on the book Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

BULLETIN BOARD

Beaux Arts Ball Nov 27, Springfield Art Association hosts its 79th annual ball titled Romantic Evening. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

Community Outreach Program Nov 20, 10-11:30am, Third Saturday of each month, CoPCC assists families in need of personal care items such as: paper towels, toilet paper, bath soap, deodorant and toothpaste. Those in need invited. Must be 18 or older, show valid ID, and show proof of how many in household. Cathedral of Praise Christian Center, 2039 E. Capitol Ave, 528-9800.

Giant Flea Market Nov 21, 8:30am-4:30pm, Indoor market. $1.25, age 12 and under free with adult. Illinois Building. For more info call 529-6939. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

Victorian Séance Nov 20-21, 7-8pm and 8:30-9pm, Noted fortune teller and stage magician Amy Scharleau presents a Victorian séance. Admission includes séance, wine, snacks and palm reading. $25. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. 523-2631.

Wine Down Nov 19, 9pm, E.I.T.D presents an evening of ambiance, wine, conversation and music. $10 includes food/wine. With DJ76kiD. 553-8890. Nu Look Salon, 600 S. 11th St, 217-528- 3790.

World Drumming Clinic Nov 19, 8pm, Skills of two world inspired and seasoned musicians. Produced by Prairie Drum. $10. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.