Ansar Shrine Circus Nov 11-13, 7pm Fri, 11am, 3pm, 7:30pm Sat, 11:30am and 3:30pm Sun, Big top comes to Springfield. $6- $15. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza.
 
Association of Information Technology Professionals Nov 15, 5:30-8:30pm, Rob Newbold, Solar Universe. “Solar Viability.”, Lakepointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 628-3697.

Autumn Coin Show Nov 13, 9am-4pm, 70 dealer tables. Central Illinois Numismatic Association. $1. Free for kids under 16 and members. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.

Christian Women’s Connection Brunch Nov 16, 9:30-11:15am, Sarah Chapman McManus speaks on personality types. Music by Marcia Cass. $12. Reservations by Nov. 11, 546-8773. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner Nov 19, 6-9pm, Hosted by C.O.R.A.L. Bring side dish. Capitol City Men’s Chorus performs. Bring can goods for Heartland Metropolitan Community Church. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 523-5212.

Grand Opening Nov 12, 9am-12pm, Tours of new facility, games, food, face painting, music and much more. Y, 4550 West Iles Avenue.

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Nov 14-18, Visit www.llcc.edu/studentlife for a list of activities during the week and times. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2241.

International Festival Nov 11, 4:30-8:30pm, Explore Folklore with cultural games and exhibits, artistic performances, food tasting and more. Free. Student Life Building, University of Illinois at Springfield, 206-6678.

Jacksonville Noon Lions Club Coat Drive Nov 12, Bring new and used coats, hats, gloves and scares to JC Penny. 243-5678. Jacksonville.

Ladies Night Out Nov 17, 5:30-8pm, Kick-off to holiday season with wine, chocolate, drawings and prizes. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753-0262.

Local First Holiday Sweepstakes Nov 10, Shop local, win! Register at boxes in over 100 businesses participating in CAIBA promotion. LocalFirstSpringfield.com. Various locations.

Marketplace Bazaar Nov 12, 9am-2pm, Lunch and drinks served, bake sale. Admission is nonperishable food item for food pantry. Support the children’s mission trip. 632- 7118. St. Peter Church, 711 South Seventh St, Petersburg, 217-632-7118.

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