Memory Loss Conference Nov 16-17, 8am-4:15pm, Experts in fi elds of Alzheimer’s disease. $85-$30. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-545-7181.

SIU Men’s Night Out Featuring Mike Matheny Nov 08, 5-8pm, Dinner, health screenings, t-shirts, prizes, grilling demos. No women, 21 and over. $15. siumed.edu/ cancer. Springfi eld High School, 101 S. Lewis St, 545-7133.

Stepmom Support Group Nov 13, 7-8:30pm, Support group for Springfi eld area stepmoms. 652-4676 or email [email protected]. Starbucks Coffee Company, 2003 W. Monroe St.

Faith & Philosophy

Court Madonna Meeting Nov 15, 6:30pm, Monthly meeting for Catholic women. Guests welcome. 528-4582. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217-793-1330.

Gospel Sing Nov 10, 6-8pm, Robert Sampson, The Wanda Mountain Boys. Refreshments 5-6 p.m. Donations appreciated. 522- 8618. Kumler United Methodist Church, 600 N. Fifth St.

Second Sat. Sow - Open Mic Nov 10, 2:30-5pm, Free family event with spoken word, poetry, song and more. Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur, 260-804-0049.

Second Sat. Sow - Open Mic Nov 10, 5-7pm, Spoken Word/ poetry/singing. Free, family friendly. Wildfl our Artisan Bakery/Cafe, 256 W. Main St, Decatur, 260-804-0049.

Veterans Day Service Nov 11, 3pm, Listen to brief talk from each of fi ve veterans who served in different branches of the military, and Gold Star mother. Atterberry Community Baptist Church, 13922 Greeley St. Petersburg, 217-632-3169.

Volunteers Sought To prepare of deliver Thanksgiving Day meals to home-bound citizens. Phone if you can help. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 523-5212.

World Community Day Nov 09, 1:30pm, Abiding in Community. Sponsored by Church Women United in Springfi eld. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.

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