Policy Breakfast Sep 23, 7:30am coffee, 8-9:30am program, “A Conversation with Springfield Community Citizens,” includes Rudy Davenport, Dr. Jim Forstall and Kenley Wade. Dr. Cullom Davis, interviewer. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Constitution Day Program Sep 16, 12pm, ‘Health Care and the Constitution’ presented by LLCC professors. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2414.
Illinois Women in Leadership Sep 22, 5:30-7:30pm, “Wear White After Labor Day social.” $20-$25. Register by Sept 16. iwil.biz. INB Conference Center, Fourth and Jackson, 217-525-1173.
Iroquois Peace Maker Legend and U.S. Constitution Sep 15, 12-1pm, Anna Grossnickel Hines presentation. Robert H. Stephens Room. Free. Lunch available for $3. Register, 786-2789. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Jorge Chapa: Latinas and Latinos in Illinois Sep 20, 7pm, U of I professor/author talks about demographics and transformations. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6245.
SCIL’s 26th Annual Meeting Sep 20, 5:30-7:30pm, Awards ceremony, light hors d’oeuvre buffet and 50/50 raffle. Reservations, 523-2587. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St.
Springfield Camera Club Sep 22, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217- 528-3407.
Springfield Noon Lions Club Sep 20, 27, 12pm, Meeting every Tuesday. (Statewide Lions Candy Day Oct. 14-15.) 523-6312. Golden Corral, 1038 Le June Dr.
Why People Believe Strange Things Sep 26, 7pm, Presentation and discussion based on the book “The Believing Brain” by Michael Shermer. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585- 9550.
BULLETIN BOARD
AAUW Used Book Sale Sep 23-24, 3-5pm Fri and 8:30am-1pm Sat, Books, CDs, DVDs, VHS, audio books. Proceeds go to scholarships for women at UIS, LLCC and St. John’s College of Nursing. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St, 498-8380.
Art Auction/Sale and Wine Tasting Sep 24, 6pm, Benefits Springfield Committee for Children, not-for-profit paying for Sangamon county students’ extracurricular activities. $15, includes wine, cheese, live music. Tickets and info 241-2415. Ansar Shrine, 630 S. Sixth St.
Gandhi Event Sep 18, 3-4:30pm, Rajmohan Gandhi shares the mission of peace and compassion as lived by his grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi. Sept. Days of Compassion Event. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.
Habitat Bocce Ball Tournamnet Sep 18, 1-6pm, Live music by the Jonnie Concaroo Band. $1 hot dogs all day. Supports Habitat for Humanity. Walnut Street Winery, 309 S. Walnut St, Rochester, 498-9800.
Habitat for Humanity Youthbuild Kickoff Sep 15, 6:30-8pm, A September Days of Compassion Event. Prairieland Compassion Network will be there. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.
Hispanic-Latino Ethnic Heritage Day Sep 20, 12-1pm, Hispanic and Latino cultures celebrated in Pearson Museum, second floor. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge, 217-545-7334.
Miracle Soiree Sep 16, 6-10pm, Enjoy a night of casual elegance with wine tasting, a complimentary wine glass, hors d’oeuvres and live music. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford, 217-544-KIDS.
SIU Men’s Night Out Sep 22, 5-8pm, Cardinals legends Red Schoendienst and Whitey Herzog. Dinner, health screenings, T-shirts, door prizes. $15. siumed.edu/cme or 545-7133. Springfield High School, 101 S. Lewis St.
Summer Dog Party Sep 17, 3-5pm, APL invites you and your dog to learn about new products. Also K- 9 demo, baths, paw print art, music, goody bags. $2 donation. 816-2556. Stuart Park, Winch Lane (north of Jefferson).
Vigil for Peace Sep 17, 24, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544- 3997. Downtown Springfield.
Worldwide Day of Play Sep 17, 10am-1pm, Springfield Park District, American Heart Association and Nickelodeon host a free fun day of activities. Prizes. Nelson Center Parking Lot, Lincoln Park. 753-2800.
FOOD
Fall Food & Craft Festival Sep 24, 9am-2pm, Demo at 10 a.m. by Chef Coffey, American Harvest Eatery. Homemade lunch, craft and holiday items, flea market, books, prizes and more. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-4617.
Harvest Celebration Sep 18, 5-8pm, Six local chefs prepare tasting plates with fresh, seasonal, locally produced food. Guest speaker author Deborah Niemann-Boehle. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St, 528- 1563.
IL Products Farmers Market Sep 15, 22, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 20, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Sep 17, 21, 24, 28, 8am-12:30pm Wed and Sat, Through Oct 29. Chef demos, artisans and entertainment on Saturdays. Adams between Fifth and Second. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
POLITICS
Drinking Liberally Sep 15, 22, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
HISTORY
Carlos Ojeda, Jr.: Cultural Identity and Pride Sep 15, 7pm, Nationally-known motivational speaker Carlos Ojeda, Jr. 206- 6245. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza.
Decatur Genealogical Society Sep 25, 1-4pm, Free meeting of the society with speaker John Beidler who portrays Commodore Stephen Decatur. Decatur Genealogical Society & Library, 1255 W. South Side Drive, Decatur, 217-429-0135.
