Holiday Happenings

Abe’s Corn Maze Oct 13-14, 20-21, 10am-5:30pm Sat, 12-5:30pm Sun, Weekends in Oct. walk ten-acre maze, free hayrides, pumpkin painting, children’s maze and concessions. $6-$3. iWorship Center, 3200 Shaler Road, 217-522-5362.

Auburn Haunted House Oct 12-13, 19-20, 7pm Fri, 6pm Sat, Oct. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Tortured souls. $8 admission. Auburn Masonic Lodge, 217 N. Fifth St, Auburn, 553- 1848.

Boo Crew Haunted House Oct 12-13, 19-20, 6:30pm, Oct. 5-7, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27. ‘The Attic 2: Greg.’ (Kids - Oct. 20, 4-6 p.m. $6-$4.) $8-$6. boocrew.com. Cooper Township Facitlity, 6500 Jett Rd, Rochester.

Carve for the Carillon Oct 13-14, 11am-4pm, Free family event. Bring your carving tools or use the garden’s. Pumpkins supplied. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Rd, 753-6219.

Chatham Haunted House Oct 19-20, 6-11pm, Oct. 19-20, 26-27, 31, Amazing psychological scares in multi-sensory experience. $5-$3. 415- 1879. Chatham Haunted House, 107 E. Spruce St, Chatham.

Clayville Haunted House & Hay Ride Oct 12-13, 19-20, 7-10pm Fri-Sat, 5pm little kids, Oct. 12-27, Haunts for children from 5 until 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 481-4430.

Extreme Haunted Hayrides Oct 12-13, 19-20, 7-11pm Fri-Sat, Travel along river, through woods, pulled by 1968 hearse. Weather permitting. Bonfi res. $8. 522-7702. Riverside Park, 4105 Sand Hill Rd.

Fall Festival Oct 13-14, 10am-4pm Sat-Sun, Activities necessary to survive winter in 1830s: clothing preparation, sewing quilts and coverlets, soap and candle making, insulating homes, chopping fi rewood, smoking meat, food preservation and more. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632- 4000.

Harry Potter Costume Party Oct 13, 7-9pm, Houses scavenger hunt, best costume contest. Get sorted into house at pottermore.com. Free. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.

Haunting Halloween Crafts Oct 18, 10am-12pm, For preschoolers and their grown-ups. $40, includes snack and supplies. Register online in advance. Urban Sassafras, 200 Broadway, 670-2391.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Oct 19-20, 6:30-9:30pm, Walk through display of 2012 illuminated hand-carved pumpkins. Food, Tree of Lights, spooky music. Free shuttle bus from SHG. $7-$3. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Rd, 753-6219.

Owaneco Scare Haunted House Oct 12-13, 19-20, 7-11pm Fri, 6-11pm Sat, Fri. and Sat. in Oct, all new rooms with lots of twists and turns. $7. Owaneco Gym, Church Street, Owaneco, 217-827-1424.

Springfield Zombie Walk Oct 20, 5-8pm, Dress in your best undead attire and win prizes. More info on Facebook. [email protected]. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur.

Terror on the Square Oct 12-13, 19-21, 7-11pm, Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 19-21, 26-28, 31, Mystifying illusions and ghostly holograms in 1930s funeral home make this a terrifyingly good haunt. $9. West side of square. Petersburg Square, N. Seventh St at W. Douglas Ave, Petersburg.

Fairs & Festivals

Downtown Springfield Roktoberfest Oct 13, 2pm-12am, Miss Roktoberfest contest, German food, kids area 2-7 p.m. Oompah band and local bands. Seventh and Washington. $8. Downtown Springfi eld, 217- 638-4768.

Fall Festival Oct 13, 1-5pm, Food, vendors, crafts, games, and family fun. Free admission. Springfi eld Ball Charter, 2530 East Ash.

Girard Pumpkin Festival Oct 13, 8am-4pm, Craft and food vendors, games, carving and decorating contest, pumpkin chuckin’ 1-4 p.m. Landfi ll southeast of town, Farmersville Rd. $2-$1. Girard.

Indian Summer Festival Oct 13-14, 10am-4pm, Popular prairie party with delicious food, kids activities and games, music, crafts and more. $5, $3 up to age 13. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529- 1111.

Books & Authors Book Club Oct 14, 7pm, Second Sunday at artists gallery and coop. The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West, 217-652-3273.

Book Signing Oct 13, 12-3pm, Author Pam Stone of Mechanicsburg signs copies of her new book, “The Watermelon Party.” Decatur author C.S. Ringer signs copies of her book, “Who Am I.” Owl’s Roost Bookstore, 427 Pulaski St. Lincoln.

Book Signing Oct 19-21, 8am-8pm Fri-Sat, 12:30-6pm Sun, Local author Ruth Anne Meredith signs copies of her fantasy novel for ages 10 and up, “The Lands of Forever.” Walmart Supercenter, 1100 Lejune Drive.

Classics Book Group Oct 15, 12-1:30pm, Bring your lunch. Bicentennial Room, third fl oor. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

Guy C. Fraker Oct 16, 6pm, Lawyer and historian Guy C. Fraker of Bloomington speaks about new book, “Lincoln’s Ladder to the Presidency: The Eighth Judicial Circuit.” Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-9363.

Middle-earth Fellowship Oct 13, 10am, Second Sat. of each month discussing “The Hobbit.” [email protected], hobbit in subject line. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

PondicherryLodge/ Sherlock Holmes Society Oct 20, 9am, Part II of “The Valley of Fear.” Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-8387.

Spoken Word

Poetry Open Mic Oct 17, 6-8pm, Bring poetry to read - or just sit back and listen. Springfi eld Poets & Writers. 725-9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 528-1901.

Theater & Comedy 9 to 5 Oct 12-14, 19-21, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfi eld Theatre Centre production. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

A Long Way Home Oct 13-14, 7pm Sat, 5pm Sun, Stage play based on historical-fi ction novel by local author. $15-$25. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3080 .

Comedian Mike Armstrong Oct 12-13, 8pm Fri, 6pm and 8:15 pm Sat, Cop turned Comedian. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Comedian Open Mic Oct 17, 7pm, Register by 6:30 p.m. Free to public. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph Street, 391-JOKE.

Comedian Todd Yohn Oct 12-13, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri-Sat, Guitar-playing comedy act. $13-$15. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph Street, 391-joke.

Halloween Dreams Oct 19-21, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Enchanting musical revue with festive songs. Come in costume if you would like. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838-3006.

Henry Rollins Takes On ‘Capitalism’ Oct 11, 7:30pm, Anecdotes gleaned and perspective gained from experiences that include recent visits around the world. $32-$35. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.

Leo Oct 19, 8pm, Mindbending, funny, surreal interplay of live performance physical theater and video projection. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800- 207-6960.

SAHBA Extravaganza Oct 13, 5pm, Wine tasting and mystery dinner theater. $50. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Rd, 698-4941.

The Jungle Book Oct 11-14, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun, Jacksonville Theatre Guild. Jacksonville Theatre Guild, 210 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 245-1402.

The Widows of Whitechapel Oct 13, 8pm, Original play for voices about fi ve Jack the Ripper victims. In Legacy Lounge with discussion following. $10-$15. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838-3006.

The Yellow Wallpaper Oct 13, 7pm, Free performance of compelling 1892 drama with actress Aasne Vigesaa. Reservations by phone. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

Music: General Events

Bluegrass in the Tallgrass Concert Oct 20, 6:30pm, Singer/ songwriter Wil Maring and virtuoso guitarist/fi ddler Robert Bowlin. Wine tasting. $25. Friends of the Sangamon Valley Fundraiser. Tickets, 525-1410. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632- 4000.

Bossa Azul Oct 13, 20, 11:30am-12:30pm, Playing every Saturday. Golden Frog Cafe, 218 S. Sixth, 299- 6576.

Derrick Streibig Oct 19, 6:30pm, An Evening of Music with singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist. Bogey’s at Centrum Cafe, 1370 Toronto Road, 217-529-6010.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra Oct 20, 8pm, “Fantastic Friendships” welcomes new music director, features World- Premiere commission by David Patrick Clark and pianist William Wolfram. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800- 207-6960.

Jackson Browne Oct 23, 7:30pm, Legendary singer/songwriter performs songs from his entire body of work. Singersongwriter and fi ddle player Sara Watkins opens. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800- 207-6960.

Music for Manning Oct 20, 1-9:30pm, Josie Lowder Band, Tom Irwin, Jeff Williams, Chris Maxey Trio, 3-time Nobel Peace Prize

Nominee Kathy Kelly, Dr. Richard Gilman-Opalsky, Greg Bishop of WMAY and more. manning.prairieasunder.com. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd.

Paul Summers In Concert Oct 12, 7pm, Country Christian recording artist. Free. House of Restoration Church, 208 W. Franklin St, Roodhouse, 414- 5511.

Prairie Grapevine Folklore Society Concert Oct 16, 7:30pm, Jaigh Lowder and Jill Manning, area singer/ songwriters playing traditional blues and folk songs. $10-$5 donation. 454-0178. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.

Walden Chamber Players Oct 20, 22, 7:30pm Sat, 11am Mon, Boston-based exciting and versatile group. $15 concert on Sat. Free lecture and performance on Sunday. 245-3069 or [email protected]. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.

Dance

A Country Dance Oct 12, 19, 7-11pm, Fridays.

$5, $3/member. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428-1560.

All About Dance Oct 17, 24, 7-10pm, Every Wed. open dance preceded with hour line dance lessons with DJ/instructor Marilyn Ferry. $5. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 836-1438.

Dancing with the Starz Oct 13, 6:30pm, Prairie Art Alliance’s evening of dinner, local celebrities dancing and MC Gus Gordon. $40. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 544- 2787.

Savion Glover - SoLe Sanctuary Oct 14, 7pm, Tony-winning tap dancer, choreographer and producer. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800- 207-6960.

Art & Architecture

Carpe Diem Art Show Oct 12-14, 19-21, 12-4pm Fri-Sun, Through Dec. 2, eclectic display of local art. Featured artist Kevin Atterberry, Petersburg. Prairie Palette Art Gallery, on the square, Petersburg, 217-971-7431.

Gallery Exhibit Oct 11-14, 16-21, 23-24, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, 1-3pm Sun, Michelle Schneider - watercolor illustrations; Richard

Bilinsky - bronze sculptures. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.

LPNA Artisans Fair Oct 20, 9am-3pm, Showcasing wide array of local artisans. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 217-899-6165.

Pharmacy Rx and Warehouse Exhibits Oct 20, 6-9pm, Mark Rice, South Carolina. “Kodachromia.” Felicia Olin, “The Melancholy Masquerade.” Rx Project Space, 940 S. Pasfi eld Street and Pharmacy Warehouse, 1022 S. Pasfi eld.

Roger Shimomura Oct 11, 15-18, 22- 24, 10am-6pm Mon-Thu, Through Dec. 1, “America Behind Barbed Wire,” prints by internationally renowned artist. Reception/talk Oct. 11, 5:30-8 p.m. UIS PAC room F, UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217- 206-6506.

Film & Television

Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Oct 18, 7pm, Third Thursdays in Highland room. “Marlboro Man” Mr. Bob Petit speaks about his 11 year career. 725- 1187. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams.

Foreign & Independent Film

Series Oct 12, 7pm, The Sum of Us, with Russell Crowe. Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6665.

Forks over Knives Oct 14, 2pm, Examines claim that degenerative diseases can be controlled or reversed by whole foods, plant based diet. 370-1035. Congregational United Church of Christ, 520 West College, Jacksonville, 245-8213.

Hot Coffee Oct 18, 7pm, Free Liberty Brew & View screening of hot new documentary about case of woman who sued McDonald’s after spilling hot coffee on herself. Free. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

Children’s Corner

A Spooktacular Evening with Abe Oct 18, 6-8pm, Kids’ costume contest, Ghost of Library showing, games, spooky stories, refreshments and more. $10 per family if not members. Must pre-register, 557-5589. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-557-6250.

Kids’ Ghost Hunting Workshop Oct 12, 6:30-8pm, Springfi eld Ghost Society shows ghostly photos, devices and leads a ghost hunt. Ages 8-12. Advance registration required. $15. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Nature Story Adventures Oct 11, 18, 9:30-11am, Children ages 3-5 years old and adult explore different topic each week. $5-$10. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Oct 13, 11am-3pm, “Fantastic Fossils: Dinosaurs!” Recommended for kids 4-8. 782- 6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

Wonderous Wednesday Storytime Oct 17, 24, 11am, With Miss Alana, plus activity. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

Zoolie Ghoulie Oct 20-21, 2-6pm Sat-Sun, Bring little ones dressed in costume for safe trick-ortreating. Contest at 5 p.m. each night. $3-$2 each person. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.

Science

Friday Night Star Parties Oct 12, 19, 8-10pm, Fridays in Oct. weather permitting. Observatory, roof of Brookens Library. Free. uis.edu/astronomy. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206-6073.

Nature

Fall Bird Hikes Oct 13, 20, 8am, Birders of all skill levels. Free. Meets at Nature Center. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.

Just Be Day Oct 13, 10am-2pm, Gift yourself with time on the land. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.

Owl Prowl Oct 19, 6:30-9pm, Observe fascinating

nocturnal creatures during indoor presentation by Illinois Raptor Center followed by hike on trails. $10. RSVP phone. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Springfield Audubon Society Field Trip Oct 20, 10am-12pm, To Fancy Creek Cemetery lead by Dr. Hal Hassen. Meet at cemetery west of Williamsville. RSVP by Oct. 13, 217-522-0897.

Springfield Audubon Society Program Oct 18, 7-8pm, Guide to Understanding Illinois’ Historic Cemeteries. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Volunteer Work Day Oct 21, 1-3pm, Trail and perimeter maintenance, invasives cutting /removal. Tools provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473.

Environment

Recycling Day & Food Drive Oct 20, 9am-1pm, Collecting electronics. $5 donation or small bag non-perishable groceries. (9-11 a.m. shred, 5 box max.) 525-1464. Springfi eld Township, 3298 Terminal Ave.

Lectures & Meetings

Capital City Toastmasters Oct 17, 24, 12pm, Every Wed. hone your speaking and leadership skills in a nopressure atmosphere. IDOT Hanley Building - Room 214, 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway, 524- 4683.

Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Oct 24, 7:30am coffee, 8-9am program, “Economic Gardening - An Entrepreneurial Approach to Regional Prosperity.” Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Oct 17, 6:30-7:50pm, First Step to Make the Dream Real. Marti Jones, executive director Immigration Project of

Bloomington. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753- 4900.

Edu-Talk Oct 12, 5:30pm, Networking and support group for educators. Into on Facebook. Mowie’s Cue, 1277 Toronto Road, 217-529-7616.

Girls Night Out Oct 11, 6-7:15pm, Stress relief, entertainment, health education, physical activity with personal trainer, speaker. $5. Register online. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St, 757-6394.

IWIL Monthly Luncheon Oct 18, 11:30am-1pm, Author/ local businesswoman, Sarah Petty, speaks about her book “The Game of Life.” $18-$23. iwil.biz. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 217-528-2323.

Illinois Nonprofit Conference Oct 16, 9am-5pm, Nonprofi t leaders come together. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 888-578-0090.

Mcbrian Lincoln Douglas Toastmasters Club 51 Oct 11, 18, 6-7:30pm, Thursdays in the conference room. Public invited. Guests, members welcome. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 217-546- 4531.

Sangamon Valley Group of Sierra Club Oct 23, 6:30pm, Inside Glacier National Park: Evidence of Climate Change. Free, open to public. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

Springfield African-American History Museum Advisory Board Oct 17, 1:30pm, Third Wed. of month at Springfi eld African- American History Museum Offi ce. Second fl oor. 698-6339. National Museum of Surveying, Inc. 521 E. Washington, 217- 523-3130.

Springfield Camera Club Oct 11, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

Springfield Social Club Oct 24, 5:30-8:30pm, Nonperishable food items for Catholic Charities. Indigo Restaurant, 3013 Lindbergh Blvd, 217-726-8436.

Teen Driving Seminar Oct 15, 5-7pm, Presentations

on Sangamon County Court procedure, court supervision, how driving affects insurance rates, and ins/outs GDL. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-535-3254.

Bulletin Board A Night at the Mouse Races Oct 20, 6pm, Benefi ts Field of Dreams project in Riverton and Mission Outreach. $10-$15. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton, 217-629-7202.

APL Pet Adoptions Oct 13, 11am-2pm, Dogs and cats available. Athens Municipal Library, 410 E. Hargrave, Athens, 217-636- 8047.

Association of Information Technology Professionals Oct 16, 5:30-8pm, “Linux - Getting Started, Part II.” $23. Lakepointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 628-3697.

Backgammon Club Oct 17, 24, 6pm, Every Wed. with Sangamon Valley Backgammon Association. 622- 9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111 .

Canine Agility Trials Oct 12-14, 8am, Capitol Canine Training Club Inc. hosts three days of American Kennel Club-licensed trials. Coliseum.

Free, bring your lawn chairs. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

Christmas Assistance Applications 9am-12pm, 1-4pm Mon-Wed, 10:30am-12:30pm Fri and 1-4pm Thu, Bring all necessary ID. Cannot be registered with other agencies. Salvation Army Corps Community Center, 530 N. Sixth Street, 525-2196.

Christmas In The Village Oct 20, 8am-3pm, Fall and holiday items, over 20 vendors selling great gift ideas. Williamsville Community Center, 141 West Main, Williamsville, 566-3357.

Computer Genealogy Research Workshop Oct 17, 6-8pm, Hosted by Springfi eld Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. Carnegie Room North. 416- 4744. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

David Bishop Memorial Harvest Ball Oct 20, 7-11pm, Catered appetizers, music, drawings to benefi t Over the Rainbow. $15. 494-1687. Prop Club, 264 Maple Grove Ln, 529-4901.

Denim & Diamonds Oct 20, 6:30pm, For Simmons Cancer Institute. $125, phone 545-2955. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

Diversity Week Oct 22-24, 12-1pm Mon-Thu, Public activities and national speaker. South Auditorium. 545-7334. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge, 545-2155.

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.

Family Fall Festival Oct 19, 5:30-8:30pm, Free for all ages. The Rock-A- Fella Music Service. YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St. Health Fair/Open House Oct 13, 10am-2pm, Auto extrication demos at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. bounce house, child seat safety checks, food and more. Sherman Fire Department, 2215 East Andrew Road, Sherman.

Holiday Craft Sale Oct 12-13, 9am-4pm, Hundreds of home crafted items including pumpkins, angels and Santas. 5889 Grigsby Lane. Salisbury, State Rt 97 at Mill St, Salisbury, 217- 626-1738.

It Came From the Library Oct 15, Teen Read Week.

Ghost-related activities at Ashland and Pleasant Plains. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St, Ashland, 217-476-3417.

Liz Edmonds: The Food Nanny Oct 18, 7pm, Guest lecture on family dining by author and reality TV show host. Free. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Oct 20, 7:30am-12pm, Join the American Cancer Society 5K at Commodities Pavilion. $25-$30. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-523-4503.

Masquerade Bash Oct 13, 7-11pm, Mask contest (lots of categories), pool tournament, singles auctioned for dates. Tickets, 638-8989 or 816-1018. Starship Billiards, 2301 Adlai Stevenson Drive, 638-8989 or 816-1018.

Memorial’s Be Aware Women’s Fair Oct 20, 9am-2pm, Fun,

informative day devoted to women’s physical, emotional and financial health and fitness. $4. Orr Building. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 757-7849.

Mid-America Mane Event Horse Show Oct 18-21, Free, hosting Pleasure Olympic Finals and prestigious national Good Hands Equitation Finals. Coliseum. midamericahorseshow.org. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

National Fossil Day Oct 17, 9am-5pm, Museum partners with National Park Service. Free. 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

Out of the Darkness Community Walk Oct 14, 10am, 9am checkin, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Register outofthedarkness.org. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 741-6063.

Pampered in Pink Oct 14, 1-4pm, Cancer survivors visit pampering stations. Plus treats and goodie bags. Free. Reservations requested. Erin’s Pavilion,

Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-523-4503 x3.

Pet Photography Contest Deadline Oct. 22. Amateur and professional photographers, ages-adults. Free. Details online. Decatur Area Arts Council, 125 N. Water St. Decatur, 217-423-3189.

Pretty in Pink Ladies Night In Oct 20, 5-8pm, Fashion show, info, children’s halloween costume swap, demos, vendors, entertainment and more. $10 in advance. Springfield Boys & Girls Club, 300 S. 15th Street, 217-638- 8989 or 217-816-1018.

Red Cross Volunteer Orientation Oct 11, 5:30-6:30pm, Phone or email valerie.goodwin@ redcross.org. American Red Cross, 1045 Outer Park Dr # 1, 217-787-7602.

Signature Embroidery Day Oct 20, 10am-2pm, Watch embroiderers stitch hundreds of names onto Centennial Quilt. Get your name added. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection

Oct 17, 10:30am-12:45pm, Reservations by Oct. 12. $12. 787-8246. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.

Toys for Tots Cruise-In Oct 13, 11am-4pm, Lowe’s parking lot, 3101 W. Wabash Ave, 899-7293.

Food

Chili/Soup Fundraiser Oct 19, 11am-7pm, Health fair (11.m. to 3 p.m.). Dine in, carry out, drive through. $8. Mary Bryant Home for the Blind, 2960 Stanton St, 217- 529-1614.

Illinois Products Farmers Market Oct 11, 18, 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 Oct 13, 17, 20, 24, 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.

Politics

Foundation for a United Front Oct 13, 12-2pm, 13th Congressional Candidate Debate. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

History

Lincoln Legacy Lectures Oct 11, 7-9pm, Dr. Allen C. Guelzo, Civil War Era Studies director, Gettysburg College; Ron Soodalter, historian and author. 206-7094. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6073.

Conference on Illinois History Oct 11, Prairie Capital Convention Center and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. illinoishistory.gov/ conference.

Great War Encampment Oct 13-14, 9am-6pm Sat, 8am-4pm Sun, Two days of re-enactors, indoor and outdoor exhibits and lectures. Free. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761-3910.

Life with Susan Oct 13, 9am-4pm, Portrayals of key people in Susan Lawrence Dana’s life each second Saturday of month through Dec. with music and poetry. Admission. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.

Health

Connection Support Group Oct 17, 7-8:30pm, Third Wednesday. National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group for persons who have a mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891- 5570.

DBSA Central Illinois Oct 11, 18, 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 Oct 16, 23, 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.

Free Mammogram Oct 15, 22, 4-7pm, For women without health insurance. Appointment required, 545- 7296. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-0798.

NAMI Support Group Oct 17, 7-8:30pm, Third Wed. National Alliance on Mental Illness for family and friends of persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.

Reiki for Cancer Patients Oct 15, 22, 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 in the Park for Epilepsy Oct 13, 9-11am, Music, food and prizes. Free. Washington Park Playground, 1021 South Grand Ave, 726-1839.

Faith & Philosophy

After Five Christian Women’s Club Dinner Oct 16, 6pm, Sweet Adelines Quartet. $15. Reservations by Oct. 13, 417-501-6449. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.

Competitive Truths: Religion vs. Science Oct 14, 10:30am, What are consequences for a faith tradition that embraces scientific method?, Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

Court Madonna Meeting Oct 18, 6:30pm, Monthly meeting for Catholic women. Guests welcome. 528-4582. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217-793-1330.

Second Saturday Sow - Open Mic Oct 13, 20, 5-7pm, Spoken Word/poetry/singing. Free, family friendly. Wildflour Artisan Bakery/Cafe, 256 W. Main St, Decatur, 260-804- 0049.

Voices of Love, Joy and Peace Concert Oct 14, 4pm, The Horace Mann Singers. Free. Zion Baptist Church, 1601 E. Laurel Street, 217-528-6113.

Sports & Fitness

Kickball Tournament Oct 20, 10:30am, Co-ed teams. For more information call 638-3522. Springfield Ski and Boat Club, 268 Maple Grove Ln, 217-529-9090.

ProShot Challenge Oct 13, 4pm, Food, drinks, music and entertainment while watching pros hit golf balls off tallest roof. Free. 233-3391. Downtown Decatur, 160 E. Main St, Decatur, 423- 4222.

Red Ribbon Run Oct 20, 9am, Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at Rochester Community Park. Register online. 793-7353.

Springfield Junior Blues Game Oct 16-17, 7pm, Jr. Blues vs Topeka. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 217-525-2589.

Springfield Long Nine Game Oct 13, 1pm, Vintage baseball team takes on Chicago Salmon and Bloomingdale Bucks. Center Park, Lake Park.

Trek Breast Cancer Awareness Ride Oct 13, 9am-1pm, 10 and 25-mile casual rides for the whole family. $25. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217- 726-6330.

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