Nature

Leaf Identification Hikes Sep 22, 10am-12pm, 50-different types of leaves. Adults asked to accompany their kids. Preregistration by phone required. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116.

Prairie Pedal Bike Ride Sep 30, 9am-1pm, 62, 40 or 20mile ride with chili after party. Support conservation of natural areas and wildlife diversity in Macon County. $25. Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL 62522, Decatur, 217-423-7708.

Springfield Audubon Society Program Sep 20, 7-8pm, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Naturalist Jack MacRae’s 24mile journey from Wisconsin to Michigan. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Oct 01, 9am, Seasonal Decorating. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.

Standard Flower Show Sep 20, 2-4pm Wed, 10am-2pm Thu, “In Tune With Nature” hosted by Springfield Civic Garden Club. Free admission. www.scgc-il.org. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116.

Volunteer Work Day Sep 30, 1-3pm, Tools, water and cookies provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Wed. Morning Pickup Party Sep 26, Oct 03, 9-10am, Weather permitting, help pick up trash. Garbage bags and long handled pickers provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Environment

Hydraulic Fracking in Illinois Sep 25, 6:30-8pm, What the Frack is Going On! with Brian Sauder of Faith in Place. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

Lectures & Meetings

Activist Tom Hayden Sep 27, 7pm, Co-founder of 1960s group, Students for a Democratic Society, and author of Port Huron Statement. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Circuit Clerk Outreach Event Sep 20, 5-7pm, Find your unclaimed property, New Berlin police handing out free gun locks, get a passport, pay your traffic fine and more. Free. New Berlin Village Hall, 301 East Illinois St, New Berlin, 217-535- 3254.

Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Sep 28, 7:30am coffee, 8am program, “Residency requirements for City of Springfield employees on Nov. ballot.”, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

IWIL’s End of Summer Social Sep 20, 5:30-7pm, $22-$27. Reservations at iwil.biz by 5 p.m. Sept. 14 or by mail. Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Road, 217-529-5418.

Lincolnland Depression Era Glass Club Oct 01, 6-8pm, “Grandma’s Vaseline Glass by Verna Boucher.” $5 a year membership. Carnegie Room. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 793- 2128.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Sep 20, 24, 27, Oct 01, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, [email protected]. Confidentiality assured.

Springfield Camera Club Sep 27, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

Springfield Community Support Advisory Council Oct 02, 1-3pm, First Tuesday of month, identify reentry barriers, solutions and resources. Open to public. Tower of Refuge, Inc. 329 S. New St, 241-9911.

Springfield Parental Alienation Advocacy Group Meeting Oct 01, 6-8pm, First Monday each month. Conference room 3. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams, 217-793-3586.

Springfield Social Club Sep 26, 5:30-8:30pm, Bring bottled water and granola bars for American Cancer Society. Boone’s Saloon, 301 W. Edwards St, 217- 679-3752.

Bulletin Board

AAUW Used Book Sale Sep 28-29, 3-7pm Fri and 8:30am-1pm Sat, Books, CDs, DVDs, VHS and audio books with proceeds to fund scholarships for women. $5 Friday. Free Saturday. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 652-8730.

APL Pet Adoptions Sep 22-23, 11am-4pm, Dogs and cats available on Sat. (also at Ace Hardware.) Sunday, cats available until 3 p.m. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217- 698-3091.

Academy of Lifelong Learning Fall Kickoff Sep 20, 10-11:45am, Public and those interested in becoming a member of age 50-and-over group. 786-2477. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.

Afriky Lolo Sep 29, 6pm, Nigerian Independence Celebration. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Dance at 8:30 p.m. $20, $10 (16-6), Tickets: Georgeded Int’l Stores, Little World Market, Donkem Int’l Stores. 553-1448. Little Flower School, 900 Stevenson Drive, 217-529-4511.

Boy Scout Trailblazer Award Dinner Sep 28, 6pm, Dinner, live entertainment, auctions. $100. 529- 2727 or alicnolnbsa.org. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-529-2727.

Class Reunion Sep 29, Springfield High School class of 1967. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St.

Essay Contest “If I Were Santa Claus.” Open to grades 5-12. Deadline Nov. 2. Details online at facebook.com/lincoln.museum. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217- 782-5764.

Expressions of Freedom Deadline Oct 15, teen photography, poetry, short film competition for Emancipation Proclamation 150th anniversary. nps.gov. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 217-391- 3221.

Habitat for Humanity Youth Build Sep 21, 6-7pm, Kick off. Free and open to public. www.prairiecompassion.org. Third Presbyterian Church, 1030 N. Seventh St, 528- 0457.

Local First Springfield Luncheon Sep 21, 11:30am-1pm, Panel of speakers. $13.50. RSVP by Sept. 14 via website. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St.

Low Lake Picnic Sep 27, 6-8pm, Local First Springfield grills hotdogs and hamburgers, served with summer salad and beverage. $10. Reservations, 528-5673. Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Road, 217-529-5418.

Our Savior’s Craft Festival Sep 29, 9am-3:30pm, Browse 80 vendors with kettle corn, clothing, fine arts, crafts and more. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 793-6433 or 891-9381.

PWA presents Fall Recon Sep 28, 7pm, PWA Heavyweight Champion Rip Mystic defends his title against local favorite Benz. $8-$4. Springfield Jaycees Activity Center, 2525 S. 12th St, 414-8888.

Passport Registration Sep 22, 9am-12pm, Certified birth certificate and name change court orders, photo id, two approved passport photos, two checks. 747-5183. BOS Chatham Banking Center, 1140 Commercial Court, Chatham.

Pet Fest Sep 29, 10am-3pm, Exposition building. $3, 12 years and under free. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

SCAHCE Fall Festival Sep 29, 9am-2pm, Sangamon County Association for Home & Community Education. Bake sale, homemade lunch items, holiday gifts, demos. 438-3852. Sherman Church of the Nazarene, 7085 Village Center, Sherman, 496- 3255.

Vigil for Peace Sep 22, 29, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.

Food

Illinois Products Farmers Market Sep 20, 27, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 18, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Sep 22, 26, 29, Oct 03, 8am- 12:30pm Wed and Sat, Through Oct. Saturdays include artisans. Super Saturdays (third of month) include entertainment and more. Downtown Springfield, Inc. 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544- 1723.

Slow Food Springfield Winery Tour Sep 29, 8:30am-6pm, Bus trip to Willow Ridge Vineyards, Shelbyville, Tuscan Hill Winery and dinner in Effingham. $58. Reservations by Aug. 27. 725- 5886.

Politics Drinking Coffee Liberally Sep 22, 29, 9am, Every Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Edgar’s Coffee House, 2001 Wabash Ave, 217-787- 7439.

Drinking Liberally Sep 20, 27, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St, 217- 494-0525.

Fire of Faith Public Meeting Sep 25, 6:30pm, Candidates for public office and current elected officials discuss positions on issues impacting our community. RSVP, 544-2297. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St, 753- 4379.

Foundation for a United Front Sep 22, 1-2:30pm, Creating Local Democracy. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

History

A Call to Arms Sep 22, 11am-5pm, Re-enactments, drills and lots of fun with history education. Free. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-7960.

Abraham Lincoln’s Diary Oct 02, 7pm, 6:30pm book signing, Author Ronald C. White, Jr. New York Times bestseller “A Lincoln: A Biography,” speaks. Free. Reservations, 558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217- 782-5764.

Boys in Blue Exhibit Sep 20-21, 24-28, Oct 01-03, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, New images and artifacts, including original Civil War battle flag. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 217- 558-8844.

Decatur Gerontological Society Sep 23, 1-4pm, Bramble’s Pleasure Garden, speaker Gail Leonard. Decatur Genealogical Society & Library, 1255 W. South Side Drive, Decatur, 217-429- 0135.

Mary Lincoln Exhibit Sep 20-30, Oct 01-03, Display of Mary Todd Lincoln’s extravagances and jury verdict form declaring her insane. Paid museum admission required. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764.

Mary Todd Lincoln Insanity Retrial Oct 01, 6:30pm, Auxiliary seats available to see live video of retrial projected on large screen. $15. wasmarylincolncrazy.com. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217- 782-5764.

Museum Day Sep 29, Free admission to anyone who downloads ticket from www.smithsonian.com/museumday. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217- 782-5764.

The Fiery Trial: Civil War Stories by Candlelight Sep 29, 6-9pm, Edwards Place, Old State Capitol, Vachel Lindsay Home, Lincoln Tomb, Elijah Iles House, Lincoln Home. 391-3221. Various locations.

UIS Lunch & Learn Series Oct 03, 11:30am-1:30pm, Mike Lelys, Oak Ridge Cemetery executive director. Lithuanian immigration to Sangamon County. $20 with lunch. Reservations requested online. 206-7395. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Health

Babysitter’s Training Sep 21, 8:30am-3:30pm, Recommended for 11-15 year olds. Bring sack lunch. Register by phone or redcross.org/take-aclass. American Red Cross, 1045 Outer Park Dr # 1, 1-800-733- 2767.

DBSA Central Illinois Sep 20, 27, 6:30-8:30pm, Support group meeting for those affected by depression or bipolar disorder, and friends/family. Sangamon conference room (B124). Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St, 414-7368.

DBSA Central Illinois Sep 20, 27, 7:30-8:30pm, Support group for those affected by depression or bipolar disorder, and friends/family. Springfield conference room (B149). Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St, 414-7368.

DBSA Central Illinois Sep 25, Oct 02, 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.

Drumming for Health Sep 26, 5:30-6:30pm, First day of free six-week class on Wednesdays for cancer patients. Register, 545-7493. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-3837.

Prescription Drug Take-Back Sep 29, 10am-2pm, Drop off your unwanted, expired or unused Rx and over-the-counter medicines. Free, anonymous. Prevention First, 2800 Montvale Drive, 793- 7353 ext. 122.

Reiki for Cancer Patients Sep 24, Oct 01, By Appointment, Open to all cancer patients regardless of where they are treated. Register phone. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-5408.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sep 22, 10am, Check in and registration 8:30-10 a.m. or online or by phone. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 726- 5184.

Women Around You Sep 26, 5:30-6:30pm, Women’s support group for cancer patients and survivors. Register, 545-5408. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-0798.

Faith & Philosophy

Appreciation Service Sep 23, 10:45am, For Rev. T. Ray McJunkins’ 10 years of service to church and community. Guest speaker Rev. Stoner, Danville. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St, 753-4379.

GSIA: Welcome Banquet Oct 03, 11:45am-1:30pm, For new area clergy/religious lay leaders. Vegetarian potluck. Speaker Bryon Anderson, “Religion and Politics in the Age of Lincoln.” Temple B’rith Sholom, 1004 S. Fourth St, 525-1360.

Gospel Fest for LDA-USA Sep 22, 4-6pm, Gospel songs by a slate of local musicians. Freewill donation for Liberian youth. Kumler United Methodist Church, 600 N. Fifth St.

Healing Crystal Bowl Meditation Oct 02, 6pm, Peggy Patty leads with healing sounds of Unity’s crystal bowls every first Thursday. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.

International Day of Peace Interfaith Service Sep 21, 7:30-8pm, Join this Year of Compassion Event. 500 East Enterprise. Enos Park, Seventh and Enterprise.

Munchies and Movie Night Sep 22, 5:30pm, Family friendly evening. First Baptist Church, 301 South Grand Ave. West, (217) 523-7731.

Sports & Fitness

Brooklynn Cox Memorial 5K Run/Walk Sep 22, 9am, Registration begins at 8 a.m. Chautauqua Building. $25. Manners Park, South Main Street, four blocks south of square, Taylorville, 217-824-3110.

Memorial SportsCare Women’s Biathlon Sep 23, 9am, Non-competitive biathlon. 12 miles of biking and 3.1 miles running. Register at memorialsportscare.com. Y, 4550 West Iles Ave, 757-7849.

Paws & Claws Sep 22, 6-7:30pm, Decatur’s most experienced women’s flat track roller derby team holds final home bout. $10. Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K Anderson Plz, Decatur, 217-341-7999.

Shamrock Shuffle 5K Sep 29, 10am, Benefits St. Patrick Catholic School. 8 a.m. registration. $25-$20. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 523- 7670.

Take a Step for Autism Walk Sep 29, 10am, Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Free. 241- 2023. asacic.org. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753-6225.

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