Children’s Corner

A Sweet Adventure Nov 18, 1-4:30pm, Santa, crafts, games, candy buffet, entertainment, cake walk, open ice skate 2-4 p.m. Benefi ts Funshop. $5-$2. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 753-6234.

Nature Story Adventures Nov 08, 15, 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.

Physics Days - Sound Nov 08, 12-2pm, ISU Physics Club hands-on activities. $6. 16 years and under required admission-paying parent accompaniment. Children’s Museum of Illinois, 55 South Country Club Rd, Decatur, 217- 423-KIDS.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Nov 10, 11am-3pm, “American Indian Harvest.” Kids 4-8 and their family. Ongoing, 30 minutes to complete. 782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.

Science

Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Nov 14, 7-8:30pm, Robert Mazrim, Illinois State Archaeological Survey, “Recent Archaeology at the Fort de Chartres Locale.”, Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.

Nature

Adult Raptor Camp Nov 10, 9am-4pm, Hands-on workshop - natural history, identifi cation, laws, equipment, handling of raptors. $150. Registration required. 963- 6909. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217- 544-2473.

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

Project Feeder Watch Kickoff Nov 15, 9am-12pm, Join Master Naturalist volunteers as they participate in citizen science project. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Springfield Audubon Society Field Trip Nov 17, 9am, To Dickson Mounds Museum. Car pool from Adams. Info, 217-522-0897. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473.

Springfield Audubon Society Program Nov 15, 7-8pm, Before Icarus: Prehistoric Native American Bird Men. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Lectures & Meetings

Chatham Kiwanis Club Meeting Nov 08, 15, 6:15pm, Civic organization meets every Thursday. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 725-6467.

Edu-Talk Nov 09, 5:30pm, Socialize and network with local teachers second Fri. of every month. All teachers welcome, any discipline, any grade level. Mowie’s Cue, 1277 Toronto Road, 217-529-7616.

IWIL Monthly Luncheon Nov 15, 11:30am-1pm, Panel of women heading local women’s charities. $18-$23. Reservations/ payment by Nov. 9. iwilbiz.com. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 217-528-2323.

Locating Private Foundation Funding Nov 16, 10am-12pm, Free seminar. Registration required. go.illinois.edu/CINRCCalendar. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza, 206-6633.

Mcbrian Lincoln Douglas Toastmasters Club 51 Nov 08, 15, 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.

Parkinson Disease Support Group Nov 18, 1pm, Yearly social/ meeting. RSVP 698-0088. Family welcome. Mariah’s Restaurant, 3317 Robbins Rd.

Q.U.I.L.T.S. Nov 12, 7pm, Second Monday of each month. All skill levels welcome. springfi eldquilts.com. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St, 217-546- 7646.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Nov 08, 12, 15, 19, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, springfi [email protected]. Confi dentiality assured. Various locations.

Springfield African-American History Museum Advisory Board Nov 21, 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 Nov 08, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

Women Entrepreneurs - Central IL Nov 14, 5:30-7pm, Holiday social. $30-$22. Register by Nov. 9 to [email protected]. 725-8500. Brandt Consolidated, 2935 S. Koke Mill Rd, 217-626- 1123.

Bulletin Board

APL Pet Adoptions Nov 09-11, 4-7pm Fri, 12-3pm Sun, Cats available Fri. and Sun. (Dogs and cats offered Saturday only at Ace Hardware on Wabash 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217- 698-3091.

Alpaca Show Nov 10-11, 9am-5pm Sat, 8am-12pm Sun, Free family event, alpaca competition show, vendors. Sat. evening fashion show and dinner (ticket required). 217-632-2590. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner Nov 17, 5-9pm, C.O.R.A.L. presents with Capital City Men’s Chorus at 5:30 followed by dinner (main dishes provided by C.O.R.A.L., you may bring a side dish). Can goods collected for Heartland Metropolitan Community church. 498-9930 or 494-08567. 1131 First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard.

Association of Information Technology Professionals Nov 20, 5:30-8pm, Aaron Conkright, Consociate Dansing. Linux - Getting Started, Part II. $23. Lakepointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 628-3697.

Autumn Celebration Nov 15, 4:30-8:30pm, Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and entertainment to benefi t Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Ill. 544-0548. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St.

Backgammon Club Nov 14, 21, 6pm, Every Wed. with Sangamon Valley Backgammon Association. 622- 9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111 .

CMN Cares for Kids Radiothon Nov 15-16, 6am-7pm, Families of children, doctors and staff interviewed as WDBR raises funds for Children’s Miracle Network, 544-5437.

Charity Coat Drive and Photo Event Nov 12-17, Donate new or used coats during week at both Y locations and get ticket for free photo by Kari Bedford Photography downtown Y Nov. 17, 2:30-6:30 p.m.), YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St.

Collector’s Day Nov 17, 11am-3pm, Local and regional collectors display their unique objects. No buying, selling or appraisals. Free. 782- 0061. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-0061.

Cookie Walk and Craft Sale Nov 17, 9am-3pm, Homemade cookies ($5 pound) and candies, fi ne art and handcrafted items to benefi t art scholarship and Black Hawk School activities. Springfi eld Ceramics and Crafts Club, 2626 S. Pasfi eld St.

Cultural Hat Show Nov 10, 6-9pm, See African, Mexican, Peruvian and Native American Cherokee headwear. Luncheon. $15-$20. Freedom in Holiness Mission. 522-2527. Springfi eld Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St, 528-4035.

Drive To End Hunger AARP Donation Days Nov 14, 21, 8am-12pm, Wednesdays in Nov. receive a cloth shopping bag when you donate non-perishables for the center’s pantry. Springfi eld Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St, 1-866-448-3613.

Education Under Fire Nov 12, 6:30-8pm, “Defending All Iranians Rights to Higher Education” produced by Single Arrow Productions, sponsored by Amnesty International and Chatham Baha’i Community. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Fall Coin Show Nov 11, 9am-4pm, 70 dealer tables. Central Illinois Numismatic Association. $1. 793-2178. Northfi eld Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr.

Giant Flea Market Nov 18, 8:30am-4:30pm, $1.25, age 12 and under free with adult. Illinois Building. 529-6939. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

Heart Art Ladies All Day Crafting Event Nov 17, 9am-9pm, Any type of craft. Includes three meals. $25- 30. Hope Church, 3000 Lenhart Rd, 622-5735.

Honoring our Veterans Nov 11, 11am, Pay homage to those who served and are serving. Staab Polk Memorial Home distributing Presidential Citations to those who have lost a veteran in their family. Chatham town square, 101 W. Mulberry, Chatham, 483-9292.

International Festival Nov 09, 5-8pm, Cultural recipes and exhibits, artistic performances, food tasting, and more. Student Life Building. Free. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206-6073.

November Events Nov 09-11, 3pm Fri and Sun 2pm Sat, Carl Bopp Sunday. RSVP by phone. Montvale Estates, 2601 Montvale Drive.

Philanthropy Day Celebration Luncheon Nov 15, 11:30am, Keynote speaker, Jesse White, Secretary of State. 544-6464 x45723. Illini Country Club, 1601 S Illini Rd, 217-546-4614.

Pinterest Party Nov 17, 1-8pm, Bring your own projects or work on a few provided. Free. Urban Sassafras, 200 Broadway, 670-2391.

Policy Breakfast Nov 16, 7:30am coffee, 8am program, “Review of Nov. 6 Election Results.” Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Red Cross Volunteer Orientation Nov 08, 5:30-6:30pm, American Red Cross, 1045 Outer Park Dr # 1, 217-787-7602.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Nov 14, 11am-12:45pm, Reservations by Nov. 9. $12. 787-8246. Northfi eld Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr, 787-8246.

The Reading of the Fallen Nov 11, 1pm, Reading of 1,750 names of fallen veterans from all confl icts. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 217-558-8844.

Veterans Day Flag Raising Nov 12, 9am, In front of Public Affairs Center. RSVP facebook. 206-7716. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206-6073.

Victorian Parlor Hypnosis Nov 17, 7pm, Authentic Victorian hypnosis show in Edwards Place parlor! $25. Advanced registration required. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Vigil for Peace Nov 10, 17, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfi eld.

Food Chatham Uncorked Nov 09, 4-9pm, Wine, micro brew and food tasting. $10-$12. Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, 483-6450.

Holiday Farmers Market Nov 17, 9am-1pm, Everything you need for your holiday dinner. Artisan’s Building. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 528-1563.

Slow Food Springfield The Chicken and the Egg Nov 16, 6pm, Four-course dinner by Chef Ashley Glatz. Reservations required by Nov. 12. deanna_glosser@comcast. net. RealCuisine, 15th and Ash, 725-5886.

Politics

Foundation for a United Front Nov 10, 12-2pm, Learning From Xamon Song: Meet Southern Illinois Author Adam Stone. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

Return of Illinois Nov 17, 10:30am, Dr. Kent Redfi eld, UIS. Free talk on political ethics, campaign fi nance and faith organizations. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217- 494-0512.

History

50 Shades of History Nov 20, 12pm, Free bi-monthly lunchtime book discussions. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 217- 558-8844.

Decatur Genealogical Society Dinner Meeting Nov 14, 6pm, Mr. Adam Henderson, Sexton of Greenwood, Spangler, and Sharon Cemeteries in Decatur. $17.60 by Nov. 7. Scovill Banquet Facilities, 3909 West Main Street, Decatur.

Health

DBSA Central Illinois Nov 13, 20, 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 in Illinois Mental Health Nov 08, 15, 6:30pm, Thursdays, 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 217-816- 1083.