The Life and Legacy of Jim Murray Nov 29-30, Dec 03-07, 10-12, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Show in honor of Jim Murray. Opening reception Dec. 5, 4:30-6:30 p.m. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall, 217- 786-2219.

FILM & TELEVISION

Foreign & Independent Film Series Dec 07, 7pm, Lost in Translation, with Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6665.

Henry Rollins, Matthew Schultz Nov 30, Dec 03-07, 10-12, 11pm Mon, Wed, Fri, 7am Tue and , Access Magazine Show No. 3 looks at punk icon and local artist. Access-4 Public Access Station, 691-1301.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Jingle, Jingle all the Way Dec 08, 10-11:30am, Three to 5 year olds have fun making music with bells, and craft and yummy treat. Class limit. Register by phone. Pavilion. $25-$35. 753-6224. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753-6225.

Meet Santa Dec 08, 11am-4pm, Kids Klub event for ages 4-12. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217- 726-6330.

Physics Days - Atoms and Molecules Dec 06, 12-2pm, $6 museum admission. 16 and under must be accompanied by admissionpaying adult. Children’s Museum of Illinois, 55 South Country Club Rd, Decatur, 217-423-KIDS.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Dec 08, 11am-3pm, “Story Time Art.” Kids 4-8 and family. Ongoing. 782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.

SCIENCE

Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Dec 12, 7-8:30pm, Dr. Robert Faulseit, Tulane University. “Maya 2012: The Calendar and Astronomy of an Ancient Culture.” Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782- 7386.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Mcbrian Lincoln Douglas Toastmasters Club 51 Nov 29, Dec 06, 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.

Public/Nonprofit Sector Engagement in Immigration Dec 06, 11:30am, Marti Jones and Anthony Sisneros. $20, $16 members. centralillinoisASPA. org. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 544-1793.

Springfield Community Support Advisory Council Dec 04, 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.

UIS Lunch & Learn Dec 05, 11:30am-1:30pm, ‘Gerontological Education: Early Foundations and Future Demands.’ $20 buffet. Register online or 206-7395. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

World Affairs Council Dec 03, 7:30pm, World trade and the future of globalization. Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

BULLETIN BOARD

Backgammon Club Dec 05, 12, 6pm, Every Wed. with Sangamon Valley Backgammon Association. 622- 9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111 .

Ceramics Club of LLCC Dec 04-05, 10am-2pm, Students sell functional and decorative ware. A. Lincoln Commons. 786-4968. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Coat Drive Dec 01, 9am-12pm, Eastside Pride collecting clean, slightly used coats. 502-3701. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 908 S. Martin Luther King Dr.

First Fridays Downtown Dec 07, 5-8pm, Every fi rst Friday stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. 544-1723. Downtown Springfi eld.

Forgotten Homefront: Politics, Economics, Culture during Korean War Dec 08, 1pm, Dr. Edmund Wehrle, Professor of History, Eastern Illinois University. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-523-7230.

Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dec 01, 1pm, The 66 soldiers still listed as prisoners of war or missing will be remembered. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave, 217-789-2340.

Mission Day Dec 01, 10am-1pm, Free kitchen, bath and paper towels. Board games tournaments. Sponsored by Freedom in Holiness Mission. 522-2527. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

Springfield Urban League Awards Dinner Dec 07, 5:30-10:30pm, Keynote speaker James A. Lewis. Live band during social hour and after dinner. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

Springfield Vegetarian Association Dec 04, 6pm, Video “Peaceable Kingdom.” Rare glimpse into both moral struggles of farmers and emotional lives of farm animals. 787-1308. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217- 753-4900.

Technical Design Workshop Dec 08, 3-5pm, Paul Presney explains ideas behind creation of theatrical scenery. Free. RSVP, hooglandeducation@gmail.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Vigil for Peace Dec 01, 08, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfi eld.

POLITICS

Return of Illinois Hosts Scott Reeder Dec 10, 6:30pm, Reeder, Illinois Policy Institute, talks about need for transparency in state government. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217- 494-0512.

HEALTH

Connection Support Group Dec 01, 1-2:30pm, First Sat. each month. National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group for persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.

DBSA Central Illinois Dec 04, 11, 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.

Laugh Yoga Club Dec 09, 4pm, Second Sundays. Free and open to all. Trained Hatha and laughter yoga instructor. laughteryoga.org. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

Lincolnland Stroke Support Network Dec 01, 1-3pm, First Saturday each month. Details, 793-2000. Dream Suitezzz, 3233 Mathers Road.

NAMI Support Group Dec 01, 1-2:30pm, First Sat. of month, National Alliance on Mental Illness support group for family and friends of persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.

Reiki for Cancer Patients Dec 03, 10, By Appointment, Open to all cancer patients regardless of where they are treated. Register phone. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-5408.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Advent Day of Reflection Dec 01, 10am-3pm, Quiet refl ection and input amidst the frenetic holiday schedule. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.

Healing Crystal Bowl Meditation Dec 04, 6pm, Peggy Patty leads with healing sounds of Unity’s crystal bowls every fi rst Thursday. Unity of Springfi eld, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.

Ivan Parker Dec 09, 6:30pm, Favorite Male Vocalist 12 times and Favorite Lead Vocalist six times in southern gospel Singing News Fans Awards. $15. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1360 West Main, Decatur.

Second Sat. Sow - Holiday Party, Open Mic Dec 08, 2:30-5pm, Inspirational messages through songs, poems and sing-a-longs. RSVP by Dec. 1 260-804-0049. Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur, 260-804- 0049.

The Spirituality of George Harrison Dec 02, 10:30am, Words and music of “the quiet Beatle” and how his spiritual journey affected us. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Guns and Hoses Hockey Game Dec 01, 4pm, 4th annual charity hockey game. 753-2800. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 217-525-2589.

More events, more details in our online calendar at illinoistimes.com.

More holiday events on pages 14-15