Adopt-A-Pet Adoptions Nov 20, 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.
An Afternoon With The Writers’ Group Nov 19, 3-7pm, Silent auction, music, dinner, Joseph J. Kozma reading from new book about Hungarian plight during WWII’s close, Rebecca Muzzarelli, Jacksonville’s deaf puppeteer. $18.50. Tickets at door or phone Mike, 816-6424. Hamilton’s, 110 N. East St, Jacksonville.
Autumn Coin Show Nov 20, 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.
Beaux Arts Ball Nov 26, Elegant event honors families and volunteers who generously support the SAA with their time, talent and financial resources. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
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.
Couponing 101 Nov 20, 2pm, The myths, questions, how-to’s and more. Admission. Space limited. Reservations 732-8687 or [email protected]. Chad’s Blind, 1230 Fifth St, Lincoln.
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Nov 17-18, Visit www.llcc.edu/studentlife for a list of activities during the week and times. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2241.
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.
Rail-A-Rama Nov 19, 10am-3pm, Model trains, railroad books, both model and real and rail-related items. food available. $2 adults, 12-under free. Chatham Railroad Museum, 100 N. State St, Chatham.
Share the Love Nov 19, 10am-2pm, Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control adoption and info. Green Subaru, 3801 Wabash Ave.
Thanksgiving Day Volunteers Nov 17-23, 10am, Help pack and deliver meals to home-bound citizens on Thanksgiving morn. Contact [email protected] or 523-5212. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard.
Vigil for Peace Nov 19, 26, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.
Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutors Sought Nov 17-30, Fishes & Loaves Outreach new program, Springfield Literary Project. To volunteer, 529-3333.
Food
Holiday Farmers Market Nov 19, 9am-1pm, Meats, eggs, cheeses, veggies, Illinois wine and more. Holiday gifts, lunch available for purchase. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-528-1563.
Illinois Products Showcase Nov 17, 4-7pm, Held at American Legion, sample and purchase Illinois goods. Free. Feeding Illinois collecting donations for Salvation Army Food Pantry. Jacksonville.
History Get in the LOOP Nov 17-19, 22-26, 29-30, 10am-3pm Tue-Sat, NOAA’s Science on a Sphere, newest movie released by NASA. National Museum of Surveying, Inc. 521 E. Washington, 523- 3130.
Illinois Answers The Call: Boys In Blue Nov 17-30, 9am-5pm, Through Dec. 30 daily, temporary exhibit illustrates Illinois’ early, initial response to Civil War. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 558- 8844.
Meet a Boy in Blue Nov 17-19, 21-26, 11am, 1pm and 3pm, Through Nov. living history presenter union soldier. New themes each Sat. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-7960.
Auditions
Hairspray Nov 17-18, 5:30-7:30pm and 8- 10:30pm, Both singing and dance auditions required even with speaking role. Sign up in lobby or 245-3451. Illinois College, McGaw Fine Arts Building, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
Little Red Riding Hood Nov 20, 4-4:30pm registration, Children 7-17 years enrolled in any dance class for Feb. 25 performance. Details online. 494- 8059. Springfield Dance, 5531 International Parkway.
Health
Alcoholics Anonymous Nov 17-30, Meetings daily. For times, locations visit aaspringfield.org. 24-hour answering service 525-5795, 1-866-525- 5795. Various locations.
Cancer Support Groups Nov 17, 21-24, 28-30, Various times, Lung Cancer, second Tue 10am; Women Around You, fourth Wed 5:30pm; Survivors Brown Bag Lunch, Mon noon; Caregivers Support Group, Tue 11am; Parents of Children w/ Cancer, Wed 3:30pm; Cancer Support Group Thu 3pm. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter.
DBSA Central Illinois Nov 22, 29, 6:30-8:30pm, Tuesdays. For those affected by mood disorder, friends/family. Fellowship Hall, lower level. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 414-7368.
GROW Mental Health Support Group Nov 17, 21, 24, 28, 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.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Nov 17, 24, 6:30pm, Thursdays, 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. Anonymous, free, confidential, open to all. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 217- 622-7953.
