Memorial’s Be Aware Women’s Fair Oct 15, 9am-2pm, Informative, fun day devoted to women’s physical, emotional and financial health and fitness. Orr Building. $4. MemorialMedical.com/WomensFair. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 788-7086.
Mind-Body Course Oct 26, 3-4:30pm, Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545- 3837.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Oct 19, 6:30-8:30pm, Third Wednesday of each month. New members and care partners welcome. Information, Sister Marie, 787-0481, ext. 3107 or Debi- Lynn, 522-3132. Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe.
NAMI Support Group- Mental Health Oct 19, 7-9pm, Third Wednesday of each month, for family, friends and persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
ChiliFest and Raffle Oct 16, 2-6pm, Dine-in or carry-out. Grand prize $5,000. Drawing at 6 p.m. Tickets at front office. 529-5596. St. Joseph’s Home, 3306 S. Sixth Street Road.
Joyous Meditation w/ Teri Freesmeyer Oct 13, 11am, Designed to uplift the soul and heal the heart every second Thursday. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.
Court Madonna Meeting Oct 15-16, 12pm Sat, 9:30am Sun, Sat. Rosary Rally, State Capital steps, Second and Capitol. Sun. State regional workshop and program, St. Agnes Parish Hall. 523-2908. Various locations.
The Right of Conscience Oct 16, 10:30am, Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Fitness in the Park Oct 13, 18, 20, 25, 6-7pm Tuedays and Thursdays, Walking program. Hosted by Andy Dickerson, CPT and Springfield Park District. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 414-7015.
Red Ribbon Run Oct 22, 7:30-8:15am registration, 9am st, Five-mile race for families, individuals and walkers. Proceeds to prevent teen drug use. Register online prevention.org. 793-7353, ext. 116. Lost Bridge Trail, IDOT parking lot.
Route 66 Sprint Series Oct 15-16, Regional kart racing series that attracts over 200 entries. Free admission for spectators. Only six miles east of Springfield. 553-3613. route66kartracing.com. Mid-state Kart Club, 160 Kender Lane, Dawson.
Run for the Red Shoe 5K & Fun Run Oct 15, 8am, $25, $30 day of race. $15 for kids 12 & under. Register at www.rmhc-centralillinois.org. Ronald McDonald House, 610 N. Seventh Street.
Snowmobilers Club Oct 19, 7:30pm, Central Illinois Ditch Riders, of Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs meets third Wednesday of each month. 364-5900. Bunkers, 220 Old Route 36, Illiopolis, 217-486-5100 .
Zumbathon Party in Pink Oct 21, 7-10pm, $10 at door. 787- 8348. Boulevard Tap and Grill, 2413 S MacArthur Blvd.
