Back to School Bash Sep 11, 4-6:30pm, Public invited to cook-out and fellowship for all ages. Jump inflatables for young children, games and free food and drinks. Chatham Presbyterian Church, 1835 E. Walnut, Chatham, 483-4204.

Baha’i Devotional Gathering Sep 11, 12pm, “Living a Compassionate Life,” a September Days of Compassion Event. Light lunch follows. Springfield Illinois Bah·’Ì Center, 1131 S. Eighth St, 544-9595.

International Day of Peace Interfaith Prayer Service Sep 21, 7:30-7:50am, Sponsored by GIFT. Look for rainbow banner from parking lot on Mason, between MacArthur and Walnut. September Days of Compassion Event. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd.

Peder Eide Leads “Taste Worship” Workshop Sep 10, 2-4pm, Nationallyknown Christian musician and youth minister leads. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.

Reclaiming Our Neighborhood Sep 10, 11am-2pm, Street ministry and activities for all ages, games, food, free hotdog and drink, fire trucks and more. 522- 4796. St. Paul AME Church, 1130 S. 16th, 217-522-4796.

Taize Healing and Wholeness

Service Sep 10, 7pm, Taize sung prayer for those in tragedy. Labyrinth available to walk in prayer. Donations to Red Cross. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.

Sports & Fitness

39th Annual Capital City Century Sep 11, 7am-5pm, Springfield Bicycle Club annual recreational bicycle ride. spfldcycling.org. Lake Springfield Beach House, 100 Long Bay Dr, 793-9622.

Petersburg Rotary Club 5k Run Walk Sep 17, 8am, Two-lap course through the streets of historic Petersburg. $17 entry fee by Aug. 25, $20 after that date. 632-7363. Petersburg Square, N. Seventh St at W. Douglas Ave, Petersburg.