Adopt-A-Pet Adoptions Oct 01, 12-3:30pm, Rescued, homeless dogs and cats, spayed or neutered, micro-chipped and vaccinated. 835- 2538. Petco, 2721 S. Veterans Parkway, 217-793-7387.

CIELO Scholarship Awards Reception Oct 01, 7pm, Buffet followed by program. $35. Culturally Integrated Education for Latinos Organization. 585- 0117. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Colored Glass Recycling Oct 08, 8am-12pm, All colored glass. No kitchenware, window panes, light bulbs. Open to all area residents. Gate 11, parking lot 21. 789-2327. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Cool Cruisers Car Club Cruise-in Oct 01, 12-3pm, At the Corn Maze. $5. 528-1590. iWorship Center, 3200 Shaler Road.

Fall Car Show at The Mill Oct 01, 11am-3pm, Tours of mill, food. Hosted by Railsplitter Antique Auto Club and Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County. The Mill, Second and S. Washington St, Lincoln.

Filipino American History Month Luncheon Oct 01, 12pm, Ms. Venus Veronica Bacatan Leighton of Chicago, keynote speaker. Sponsored by Filipino American Historical Society. President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams, 217-544-8800.

Illini Bird Fanciers Club Bird Fair/Sale Oct 02, 10am-4pm, Breeders with varieties of pet caged birds and more $3, kids free with adult. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.

Lincolnland Depression Era Glass Club Oct 03, 6-8pm, Lincolnland Depression Era Glass and Pottery Club meets in Carnegie Room first Monday of every month unless a holiday. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-546-6795.

Mahatma Gandhi Exhibit Opening Reception Oct 08, 6pm, Indian cuisine buffet and Rajmohan Gandhi talks and sign copies of his books. $25, register at 558- 8934. (Exhibit on display through Nov. 10 with admission.), Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764.

Mental Illness Awareness Breakfast Oct 03, 7:30-9am, Speaker Pastor Ben Manley LPC, ‘Stigma of Recovery’ $10. Reservations required, 891-5570. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St.

Photography Workshop Oct 01, 9pm-1am, “Getting the Most from Your Digital SLR Camera and Lenses” with former UPI photojournalist Dick Adorjan. $25-$30. Register online or 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Signature Chef’s Auction Oct 06, 6pm, One-hour food culinary sampling party and silent auction, followed by official auction. $75. 787-5154. President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams, 217- 544-8800.

The Greater Springfield Job & Career Fair Sep 29, 3-6pm, Chamber along with several local businesses sponsor. 525- 1173. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

Vigil for Peace Oct 01, 08, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544- 3997. Downtown Springfield.

Youth Charity Horse Show Oct 07-09, 8am-10pm, Fun-filled weekend of competitive showmanship and comradery. Free and open to public. Coliseum. youthcharityhorseshow.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

FOOD

IL Products Farmers Market Sep 29, Oct 06, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 20, local food, entertain ment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Oct 01, 05, 08, 12, 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 29, Oct 06, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. springfieldil@drinkingliberally.org. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.

HISTORY

1929 Ford Tri-Motor Airliner at SPI Sep 29-30, Oct 01-02, 2-5pm Thu, 9am- 5pm Fri-Sun, Experience a rare chance to fly in fully restored plane that travels U.S. as a flying museum and was used in movie ”Public Enemies.” Landmark Aviation. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, J. David Jones Parkway, 877-952-5395.

Conference on Illinois History Sep 29-30, Two day conference held at PCCC and ALPM. Registration and fee info at presidentlincoln.org or 558-8934. Various locations.

Echoes of the Civil War Cemetery Tour Oct 01-02, 10am-2pm Sat, 1-3pm Sun, Walking tour featuring re-enactors presented by Decatur Township. $5. Tickets at Haines and Essick, Wabash Depot Antique Mall, Dale’s Southlake Pharmacy, Wildflour Bakery. Greenwood Cemetery, 606 S. Church Street, Decatur.

HEALTH

Alcoholics Anonymous Sep 29-30, Oct 01-12, Meetings daily. For times and locations visit aaspringfield.org. 24-hour answering service 525-5795, 1-866-525-5795. Various locations.

DBSA Central Illinois Oct 04, 11, 6:30-8:30pm, Every Tuesday. For anyone affected by a mood disorder, including friends/family. Fellowship Hall (lower level). First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 414-7368.

Free Prostate Cancer Screening Sep 29, 5-8pm, Regional Cancer Partnership of Illinois. For men 40-70 with no history of prostate cancer. Appointment at 545-7390. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St.

GROW Mental Health Support Group Sep 29, Oct 03, 06, 10, 7-9pm, Monday and Thursday meetings. Free 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.