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Holiday Happenings

Boo Crew Haunted House Oct 4-5, 11-13, 18-19, 25-26, 6:30-10:30pm. Hightech, theatrical environment that evokes blood-curdling screams and spine-tingling terror. 217-502-9177. Boo Crew Haunted House, 6500 Jett Road, Rochester. Abe’s Corn Maze Oct 5, 10am-6pm Sat, 12- 5:30pm Sun. Weekends Sept. 28-Oct. 12, walk ten-acre maze, free hayrides, pumpkin painting, infl atables. $6-$3. iWorship Center, 3200 Shaler Road, 217-522-5362.

Auburn Haunted House Oct 11, Through Nov 2. 7pm Fri, 6pm Sat. Fri-Sat., Concessions, campfi re and contests. $10. (Extreme event Nov. 1-2. $20.) 553- 1848. Auburn Masonic Lodge, 217 N. Fifth St, Auburn.

Auburn Haunted Theater Oct 11-12, 18-19, 25, 26, 7-11pm. Special guests from fi lm and TV. Proceeds to St. Jude’s. Not suggested for age 9 or under. $8. 438- 6235. Haunted R Theater, 110 S. Fifth Street, Auburn, 217-899-9978.

Candlelight Tour Oct 4, Through Oct 5. 7-9pm. Candle lanterns light paths while candle and fi re light warm and brighten log homes. Interpreters and music. Free. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Carve for the Carillon Oct 12, Through Oct 13. 11am-4pm. Free family event. Bring your carving tools or use the garden’s. Pumpkins supplied. 546-3853. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-3853. Clayville Haunted House Oct. 11-26, 7-10pm Fri- Sat. Kids hours Saturdays 5-6:30 p.m. 217-572- 4984. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 626-1024.

Extreme Haunted Hayrides Oct 11, Through Oct 26.

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.

Haunted Monster Maze Oct. 10-31, 6-9pm Mon- Fri, 6-10pm Sat-Sun. Holiday fun. Located in the Old Midland Building. Diamond Expo Center, 803 S Diamond, Jacksonville, 217- 370-4514.

Owaneco Scare Oct 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 6:30-11pm. $8. 217- 825-5383. Owaneco Gym, Church Street, Owaneco. Terror on the Square Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-20, 25- 27, 31, 7-11pm. Mystifying illusions and ghostly holograms in 1930s funeral home. $9. West side of square. Petersburg Square, N. Seventh St. at W. Douglas Ave., Petersburg. The A-Maze-ing Corn Maze Oct 5, 11am-6pm Sat, 12- 6pm Sun. Weekends through Oct. 13. Also open Mon.,

Oct. 14, 10-2. $5. auburnumc.org. Auburn United Methodist Church, 14100 State Route 4, Auburn.

Fairs & Festivals

Indian Summer Festival Oct 12, Through Oct 13. 10am-4pm. Art in the Garden on Saturday and live musical entertainment both days. Children’s activities and food. $5-$3. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529- 1111. Jacksonville Rotary Oktoberfest Oct 5, Through Oct 5. 11am- 11pm. Sand volleyball tournament, beer tasting, authentic German band, games, ethnic folk dancers, German food and more. $5. 217-408-0055. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville. Rochester Olde Towne Fall Festival Oct 5, Through Oct 6. 9am Sat, 10am Sun. Food vendors, live entertainment,

Little Miss Rochester pageant, local artisans and crafters. Free. 217-498-8882. South John Street, East Main and Route 29, Rochester.

Roktoberfest Oct 5, 2pm-12am. German food/drink, Oompah and local bands. $8, $5 in advance gets mug. Free entry if in authentic German Lederhosen or Dirndl. Seventh and Washington. Downtown Springfi eld.

Books & Authors Star Wars Reads Day Oct 5, 1pm. See one of the largest collections in central Illinois, meet a Jawa and Yoda, costume contest at 2, trivia 3 p.m., crafts. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

Matt Rasmussen Oct 3, 7pm. Poetry collection, Black Aperture, was selected by Jane Hirshfi eld for 2012 Walt Whitman Award. UIS Lincoln Residence Hall Great Room, Vachel Lindsay Dr, 217-206- 6600.

Tom Montgomery Fate Oct 16, 7pm. ‘Amid Modernity and Nature: A More Deliberate Life’ talk and book signing, Bonaventure hall. 525-1420, ext. 3572. Chiara Center, 4875 LaVerna Rd, 523-0901.

Spoken Word Ten Year Anniversary Show Oct 4, 9pm. Hone your poetic, sangin’ musical, comedic or artistic talents. The Pub at Vinegar Hill, 107 W. Cook Street, 217-679-1304.

Springfield Poets and Writers Open Mic Oct 16, 6-8pm. Every third Wed. Sign up to read some poetry, prose, nonfi ction. Listeners welcome. Food available for purchase. 217-725-9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528-1901.

Theater & Comedy Dr. Gonzo and Dak Rakow Oct 11, Through Oct 12. 8pm Fri-Sat. $15. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233. One Mic Comedy Oct 5, Featuring Shaun Jones The Pub at Vinegar Hill, 107 W. Cook Street, 217-679-1304.

Amazing AcroCats Oct 10-13. 7pm Thu-Sat, 4pm Sat-Sun, 1pm Su. Amazing Acro-Cats jump through scary skeleton wreaths, roll pumpkins, leap over tombstones and more delightfully daring feats of agility! The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838-3006.

Inherit the Wind Oct 4, Through Oct 13. 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Oct 4-6, 11-13, Set during Scopes Monkey Trial and clash between fundamentalists and intellectuals. $18-$17. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787. Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company Oct 11, Through Oct 12. 8pm. Five-member cast puts on twohour show they invent as they go. $15. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.

Music: General Events

Dual Piano Oct 4, 8pm. Springfi eld musicians Mark Gifford and Damien Kaplan. $15. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Millikin University Symphonic Wind Ensemble and University Concert Band Oct 6, 4pm. Featuring faculty soloist Dr. Perry Rask, alto saxophonist and Millikin professor of music. Free Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318. 3 Nails 1 Cross in Concert Oct 5, 7pm. Southern gospel music. Love offering. Holy Ground Coffeehouse, 304 W. Allen, 652-0423. Fall Festival Fish Fry Oct 5, Through Oct 6. 12-6pm. Food and drinks available: Two bands both Sat. and Sun. $5 each day. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford, 217-635-9900.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra Oct 12, 8pm. “The Rite of Spring,” “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” and the “Tallis Fantasia.” Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800- 207-6960. LLCC Recital Series Oct 13, 4pm. Mariah Kaplan, soprano. Free. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200. Prairie Grapevine Concert Oct 15, 7:30pm. Local musicians Blue G’s. $10 donation. $8 members. prairiegrapevine.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.

Springfield Classical Guitar Society Oct 5, 8pm. Award-winning New Mexico performer, originally from Brazil, Roberto Capocchi. $12-$9. 217- 816-8832. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Ave, 217-522-7331.

SteveSongs in Concert Oct 11, 5pm and 7pm.

Kids ages 2-5 free mobile learning adventure in parking lot E from 3:30-7 p.m. $10-$8 concert. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217- 206-6160, 800-207-6960.

The Blue Ribbon Revival Oct 5, 10am-12pm. Honky- Tonk music at Farmers Market. Free. Old State Capitol Farmer’s Market, 1 Old State Capitol Plz.

Dance All About Country Dance Oct 4, Through Dec 7. 7-10pm Fri. Line dancing, two step,

waltz, swing. Free lesson at start. $6. msfdance@yahoo. com. 217-836-1438. Decatur Moose Lodge, 3190 N Woodford Street, Decatur. All About Dance Oct 9, 6:30-10pm. Every Wed. dance lessons before dance at 8 p.m. $5. 836-1438. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.

Dance Oct 4, 8-11pm. Angel Brown (Oct. 4). $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515. Zumba Party in Pink Fundraiser Oct 11, 7-9pm. $10. For Zumba Global Research Grant for Breast Cancer Prevention. 789- 4653. Gold’s Gym, 1600 Clear Lake.

Art & Architecture

Art in the Garden Oct 12, Through Oct 13, 10am-4pm. Area artists throughout garden at Indian Summer Festival. Special children’s art-related activity with Springfi eld Art Association. Free, festival is $5-$3. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.

Kathleen Scott: Shadow Aspect Oct 11, 1pm. Multi-media installation of cut-paper forms and light that create moving shadows from Brooklyn-based artist. On display through Nov. 2 on Saturdays. 1-4 p.m. or by appointment DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 217-206-6506.

Artist Tracey Maras Oct 3, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri. Sept. 30-Oct. 17, “Expressions in Pastel,” by Dawson, Ill. artist. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall, 217- 786-2219. Artrageous First Friday Oct 4, 5:30-8pm. Pam Allen, demonstrating metal embossing. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 S. Sixth St, 217- 753-0262.

L. Philip Trutter Commemorative Exhibit Oct 3, 10am-3pm Tue, Wed, Thu. Through July 2015, Trutter’s artwork including one-of-a-kind handmade puzzles, interview excerpts of his thoughts on growing up in Springfi eld, his art and architecture. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Melinda Stickney-Gibson Oct 3, 8am-9pm Mon-Thu, 8am-4pm Fri. ‘Fragments, Relics Fictions’ paintings by Illinois native. 525-1420, ext. 3518. Charles E. Becker Library, Benedictine University at

Springfi eld, 1500 North Fifth St, Reception Oct 5, 6-8pm. For area artist and musician Sally Weisenburg. Prairie House Custom Frames, 2833 S. Sixth St, 217-523- 4415.

Rosemary Williams: New Springfield Oct 7, Through Nov 14. 11am- 6pm Mon-Thu. Artist lecture Oct. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Brookens Auditorium. Gallery reception 6:30-8 p.m. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6506.

Children’s Corner Junior League of Springfield Literacy Fair Oct 12, 10am-2pm. “Set Sail!” Books, crafts, games and water activity tips. Free. Carnegie Room. 544-5557. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217- 753-4900.

Mad Mud Dash Oct 6, 1pm. Obstacle course for kids and parents with walls, tires and crawl. Music, food, games. $20 family and one child, $15-$10 for more kids. Must pre-register. genhkids.org. 691-0592. Spartan Park, Iron Bridge Road, Chatham, Raptor 101 Kids Klub Oct 7, 6pm. Illinois Raptor Center sponsored by Illinois Audubon Society. See some birds. Free. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217-726- 6330. Story Time at the Museum Oct 14, 10-10:30am. Stories read by guests to ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Story Times Oct 3, 11am Mon and Sat, 10:30am Thu. Mondays for 0-18 months. All ages on Thursday and Saturday. Includes craft. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753- 4900.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Oct 12, 11am-3pm. Free, thematic activities for kids ages 3-8. 782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Touch A Truck Oct 5, 10am-12pm. See a fi re truck, helicopter, tractor and more. 753-2800. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 217-544-1751.

We’re All E.A.R.S. Family Fun Walk Oct 13, 1-3pm. Benefi ting families with hearing loss. Hosted by Illinois Hands & Voices and Guide By Your Side. 217-899-2015. Erin’s Pavilion,

Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.

Science

Friday Night Star Parties Oct 4, 8-10pm. Enter southeast corner, Brookens Library. Free. Weather question, 206-8342 at 7 p.m. or UIS Observatory on Twitter. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206-6073.

National Fossil Day Oct 16, 9:30am-4pm. Partnering with the National Park Service. See fossils up close and docents answer questions. 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Oct 9, 7pm-8:30pm. Dr. Duane Esarey, “Untangling the Piasa’s Tale: A Revised Interpretation.” Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.

Nature Fur, Feather, Fin Fall Fling Oct 5, 10am-6pm. Final free admission day of the season. Activity packed day includes animal programs. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.

LOESS Rock, Fossil and Gem Show Oct 5, Through Oct 6. 10am- 6pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun. Demos, kids activities and more. $2, kids under 12 free. Illinois Building. 623-3484. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Meeting Oct 7, 9:15-11:30am. Slow Food Springfi eld, Ann Hamilton and Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant. Cooking demo by Chef Michael Higgins, Maldaner’s Restaurant. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.

Wed. Morning Pickup Party Oct 9, 9-10am. Weather permitting, help pick up trash. Bags, long-handled trash grabbers, gloves available. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473.

Environment Illinois Green Business Summit Oct 15, 8:30am-4:30pm. L. Hunter Lovins, eight panels, workshops, exhibitors and much more. illinoisgba.org/ Summit2013. 531-2179. Hilton Garden Inn, 1501 S. Neil Street, Champaign. Lectures & Meetings

Behind the Beautiful Forevers Panel Oct 8, 7pm. Panel of UIS faculty members looking at book from variety of disciplinary perspectives. Free. 21720684514. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073. Dinner Lecture Series Oct 13, 6:30pm. Peter Niehaus talks about South Africa where he lived for 40 years. $25. Register elkharthistoricalsociety. org or 217-947-2238. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, 947-2100.

Edu-Talk Oct 4, 6pm. All educators welcome. Mowie’s Cue, 1277 Toronto Road, 217-529-7616.

LGBTQ yOUTh Group Oct 4, 6-10pm. Every Friday for LGBTQ youth and allies ages 13-17. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave, 217-528-5253. Lincoln Land Depression Era Glass Club Meeting Oct 7, 6-8pm. Glass Animals. $5 yearly dues. 546-6795. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217- 753-4900.

McBrian Lincoln Toastmasters Oct 3, 6pm. Weekly meeting

dedicated to helping individuals improve leadership and communication skills. 416-5127. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 217- 546-4531.

OFA Monthly Action Planning Meeting Oct 5, 12-2pm. Issue Group breakout session. Help plan for monthly action events. New volunteers welcome. 310-902- 7398. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Oct 3, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu. For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, springfi eldsaa@ gmail.com. Confi dentiality assured. Springfield Parental Alienation Advocacy Group Meeting Oct 7, 6-8pm. First Monday of month. Mezzanine level, conference room 3. 217-793- 3586. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams. The Rotary Club of Springfield Oct 14, 5:30-7pm. PGA Professional Lance Flurry on Springfi eld Park District’s youth golf program. 793-1710. Maldaner’s , 222 S. Sixth St, 217-522-4313. UIS Lunch and Learn Oct 3, 11:30am-1:30pm. “From Liverpool to Fiji: A Celebration of Music.” $20 lunch/program. Register at uiaa.org/uis. 206- 7395. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217- 206-6073.

Women Entrepreneurs - Central IL Oct 9, 11:30am-1pm. “Legal issues affecting small businesses.” $25-$17. Register [email protected]. 622- 0189. Indigo Restaurant, 3013 Lindbergh Blvd, 217-726-8436.

Bulletin Board Association of Information Technology Professionals Oct 15, 5:30pm. 3D Printing

Technology, Chris Widga, Illinois State Museum RCC. $17 217- 971-7005. Brickhouse Grill and Pub, 3136 W Iles Ave, 217-546- 2745. Blessing of the Animals Oct 6, 3:30pm. Brief ceremony and blessings by Pastor Kres Lipscomb of Springfi eld First Church of the Brethren. Animals leashed or crated welcome. Free. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd, 544-7387.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Oct 16, 10:30am. $15. Reservations by Oct. 11. 217- 787-8246. Villa Maria, 1903 East Lake Shore Drive, 217-529- 2213. Springfield Public Schools Foundation Book Fair Oct 12, 10am-4pm. Guest readers, music, face painting, crafts, scavenger hunt, Skippyjon Jones, game show “Are You Smarter Than A Middle School Student?” from 3-4 p.m.Tell cashier you’re there for book fair if you don’t have a voucher. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440. Worldwide March Against Monsanto Oct 12, 1pm. Join other cities around the world. Illinois State Capitol, Capitol and Second St, Facebook March against Monsanto Springfi eld Illinois. Backgammon Club Oct 9, 6pm. Every Wed. with Sangamon Valley Backgammon Association. 622-9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111.

Denim & Diamonds Fundraiser Oct 12, 6:30pm. Dress in your fi nest denim or formal attire for dinner and music to raise funds for cancer. $125. 217-545-2955. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy. First Fridays Downtown Oct 4, 5-8pm. Every fi rst Friday stroll, shop eat downtown.

Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. 544- 1723. Downtown Springfi eld.

German American Day 2013 Oct 6, 1-3pm. Speakers, presentations, music in multi-purpose room. Free, reservations required. 217- 744-8148. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 217-558-8844.

Halloween Madness Oct 5, 4-7pm. Renegade Wrestling Organization presents a family friendly free show. Rock ‘n’ Roll Hardees, 2501 Adlai Stevenson Dr., 217-529- 0885.

Holiday Craft Sale Oct 11, Through Oct 12. 9am- 4pm. 5889 Grigsby Lane. 217- 626-1738. Salisbury, State Rt 97 at Mill St, Salisbury.

Toys for Tots Fundraiser Oct 4, 4pm. Golf outing and after party for Toys for Tots with acoustics by Naughty & Nice. Longbridge Clubhouse, 1055 Camp Sangamo Road, 744- 8311.

UIS Homecoming Weekend Oct 4, Through Oct 5. 4:15pm. Parade on Friday and student/ faculty basketball game at 3 p.m. Saturday at TRAC. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206-6073. Youth Charity Horse Show Oct 11, Through Oct 13. 8am- 10pm. Fun-fi lled weekend of competitive showmanship and comradery. Free and open to public. Coliseum. youthcharityhorseshow.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698. Food Illinois Products Farmers Market Oct 3, 4-7pm. Thursdays through Oct 19, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Oct 5, 8am-12:30pm Wed and Sat. May 15-Oct 26. Cheese, produce, meats, art and more. Third Saturdays include entertainment, cooking demos and more. Adams between Fifth and Second. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544-1723.

Taylorville Farmers Market Oct 5, 9am-1pm. Saturdays

through Oct. 27 Taylorville square, Taylorville,

Politics World Affairs Council of Central Illinois Oct 16, 7:30pm. Richard Sobel, Northwestern University, “Public Opinion and American Foreign Interventions.” 217-206-6245. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6073.

History Battle of Virden Anniversary Oct 12, 1:30pm. Music by Tory Grady, Jodi Hogge as Mother Jones, book signings,Virden historian John Alexander, “Ten Things You Should Know about the Virden Mine Battle.” Virden square, Virden.

War of 1812 Veterans and Real Daughters Ceremony Oct 5, 1:30pm. Recognizing several at Oak Grove Cemetery, fi ve miles west and a mile south of Chatham.

Chicanas of 18th Street Oct 3, 6:30pm. Latino women activists from Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood whose stories are in this book. Free. 206-8507. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6073.

Historic Archaeology, Art, Architecture Exhibition Oct 3, 9-5pm Mon-Fri, 10-5 Sat. Aug. 31-Oct. 5, Stunning exhibition of pre-1860 objects and photographs of Springfi eld. Free. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Health Connection Support Group Oct 5, 1-2:30pm. First Sat. each month. National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group for persons with mental illness. 891-5570. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

Connection Support Group Oct 16, 7-8:30pm. Third Wednesday. National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group for persons who have a mental illness. 891-5570. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

DBSA Central Illinois Oct 8, 6:30-8:30pm. Tuesdays. For those affected by mood disorder, friends/family. Fellowship Hall, lower level. 414-7368. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217- 528-3407.

Fitness for You Oct 3, 12:30-1:30pm. Various exercises and fi tness routines for cancer patients. Register by phone. Free on Thursdays. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-0798.

Free Testings Oct 3, 12-3pm Mon-Fri. Free HIV, hepatitis C, gonorrhea and chlamydia testing. Weekdays or by appointment. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave, 217-528-5253.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health Oct 3, 6:30pm. 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. Thursdays. 816- 1083. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.

Help for Behaviorally Challenging Kids Oct 16, 6:30-8:30pm. Ross Greene, PhD, will discuss more compassionate, productive and effective approach to understanding and helping behaviorally challenging kids. Free. Register 217-788-3333 or [email protected]. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753- 0702.

Laugh Yoga Oct 13, 4pm. Second Sunday of the month. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217- 528-3407.

Mammogram Mondays Oct 7, Through Oct 28. 4-7pm. 545-7493. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-0798.

NAMI Support Group Oct 16, 7-8:30pm. Third Wed., National Alliance on Mental Illness for family and friends of persons with mental illness. 891-5570. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217- 528-3407.

Pilates Oct 9, 11am-12pm. Free to cancer patients through Side- By-Side Program. Register by phone. Wednesdays. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-0798.

Faith & Philosophy Animal Blessing Oct 13, 10am. Email favorite pet photos to Rev. Martin Woulfe by Oct. 9 for inclusion in service. Vegetarian potluck follows. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550. St. Louis Gospel, Inc. Alumni Chorale Oct 5, 6pm. Free, donations support new Fresh Visions Community Church. 217-726- 5988. Monroe Street Christian Church, 1229 E. Monroe Street. Baha’i Faith Devotional Oct 13, 12pm. Racism: Alive and Well? Springfi eld Illinois Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St, 217-544-9595.

GriefShare Oct 3, 6:30-8:30pm. Thursdays, grief recovery seminar/support group for people grieving the death of someone close. Crossroads Counseling Center, 1835 E. Walnut St., Chatham, 483- 1224.

Sunday Public Praise & Worship Oct 6, 9:30am-12:30pm. 217-364-5273. Body of Christ Church, 213 N. Main, Buffalo.

The Spirituality of Archibald MacLeish Oct 6, 10:30am. Rev. Martin Woulfe shares spiritual insights gleaned from “Ars Poetica,” “You, Andrew Marvell” and other poems. Abraham

Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550. Sports & Fitness

Abe’s River Race Oct 5, 8am checkin.

Canoe and kayak race (fee), along with river fl oat for everyone on Sangamon River. Free party at end of race with two bands. Riverbank Lodge, 522 S. Sixth St, Petersburg, 632-0202.

Blast of Color 5K Run/Walk Oct 5, 9am, 8am registration. $20, $15 students, $10 kids (5-13). Mt. Olive Elementary/ Jr. High Track, 804 W. Main St., Mount Olive, 217-999-4241.

Buffalo Stampede 5K Run/ Walk Oct 5, 9am registration,10am race. 364-4530. Tri-City High School, 324 West Charles Street, Buffalo.

SCS Wildcat 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run Oct 5, 8am. Prizes awarded in 17 categories in this timing chipped race. getmeregistered. com. Springfi eld Christian School, 2850 Cider Mill Laned, 217-698-1933.

Springfield Celts Rugby Oct 5, 1pm. Local team vs. Bloomington Crash. celtsrugby. com. Kennedy Park, 3101 J David Jones Parkway, 217- 544-1751.

Springfield Celts Rugby Practice Oct 3, 5:30pm. Every Tuesday and Thursday. New players always welcome. No experience needed. celtsrugby. com. Kennedy Park, 3101 J David Jones Parkway, 217- 544-1751.

Stop the Cycle of Abuse Ride Oct 16, Six-day ride covering 360 miles along historic Route 66. $35. Register stopthecycle. net. 217-528-2224.

Trek Breast Cancer Awareness Ride Oct 12, 9am-12pm. Family friendly 10, 25 and 50 miles. Register scheels.com/events or eventbrite.com. $30. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217- 726-6330.

Ultimate Frisbee Game Oct 3, 6, 1:30pm Sun, 5pm Thu. Bring both white and dark shirt for making teams. New players welcome. No experience necessary. 217- 408-0091. Jefferson Park, 300 S. Oxford.