Fairs & Festivals Chatham Jaycees Oktoberfest Sep 13, 11am-11pm Sat. German music, food, beers. Dress in Lederhosen or Dirndles to win Mr. or Mrs. Oktoberfest. Family friendly, kid’s games till 5. Traditional Oktoberfest games 5-7, Leaving Ashland 7-11. 217-414-9637. Chatham VFW, 501 W. Mulberry Street, Chatham, 217-483-4613. Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11 Sep 7, 10am-6pm. Car show ($11), food, craft vendors, 1 p.m. cruise, (1:30 p.m. free Blues Brothers Tribute concert. 2:30 p.m. free memorial service.) 217-791- 1385. Decatur Central Park, Decatur.

Humpfest Sep 17, 4:30-10pm Wed. Live camel rides, kid’s carnival activities, fashion show, live music by 2nd Chance Band. Rain or shine. Family friendly till 6:30. District 23 Parking Lot, 1413 South MacArthur Blvd. Mt. Pulaski Fall Festival Sep 5-6, Carnival, parade, singer Tammy Renee Harris (Sept. 6, 3:30-5 p.m.), gospel variety performance, food, courthouse tours, contests, craft show and more. mtpulaskiil.com. Mt. Pulaski Courthouse, 113 S Washington St, Mount Pulaski.

Secretary of State Vehicle Show

Sep 6, 7am-3pm. Antique cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, tractors, recreational vehicles and more. Free. cyberdriveillinois.com. 217-557-7220. Downtown Springfield,

SOB Festival Sep 6, 12-5pm. Fresh oysters and craft brews from across U.S. Music and food. Rain or shine. $25, $20 in advance. sobfestival.com. 523-4466. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St, 217-523-4466.

South Jacksonville Celebration Sep 5, 7pm Fri, 10-12am Sat. South Jacksonville celebrates with a concert in the cornfield Friday, parade Saturday and much more. southjacksonville.org. South Jacksonville, 245-4803.

Williamsville Fall Festival Sep 5-6, 5-11pm Fri, 8am-10:30pm Sat. Fishing derby, games, crafts, craft and food vendors. Rewind band on Friday. Leaving Ashland on Saturday. 217-899- 9825. Williamsville Park, Williamsville, Books & Authors

Carl Volkmann Little Free Library Dedication Sep 14, 1-4pm Sun. Speaker District #186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill, refreshments, local authors with their books. Street parking or in lot north of home. Rain moves event into McClernand

Elementary School gym. Carl Volkmann Little Free Library, 816 N. Fifth Street.

Remembering the Civil War Sep 8, 6-7:30pm Mon. Caroline E. Janney, Purdue University history professor, “Remembering the Civil War.” Must have e-ticket for entry. Free. 217- 558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844.

Spoken Word Springfield Poets and Writers Open Mic Sep 17, 6-8pm. Every third Wed. sign up to read some poetry, prose, nonfiction. Listeners welcome. Food available for purchase. 217-725-9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528-1901.

Theater & Comedy Comedian Donnie Baker Sep 6, 7:15-8:45pm Sat. Bob and Tom regular. $20. 217-482-5233. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Hamlet Sept. 5-7 and 12-14, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Shakespeare’s great work starring Aasne Vigesaa. $18, $16 seniors and students. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Jekyll and Hyde Sept. 5-6, 11-13, 18-20, 7:30pm, $6-$14. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr. 793-MUNI.

Music: General Events American English: Beatles Tribute Band Sep 5, 7:30pm Fri. Voted No. 1 by Beatles fans. $20-$30. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318.

Blue Man Group Sep 5-6, 8pm Fri-Sat.

Delightful performance group combining comedy, music and technology. $55 and up. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160. Bluegrass Music Sep 12-13, 6-10pm Fri-Sat. Bluegrass musicians play in outdoor theater. Traditional, folk and bluegrass musicians invited to participate in weekend impromptu jam session. 217- 632-4000. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-4000.

Capital City Men’s Chorus Sep 14, 5:30-7pm Sun. New members welcome. Rehearsals every Sunday. tccmc.org. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 217-525- 1866. Choir Festival Sep 5, Opportunity for choir directors and choir members to learn new anthems, some in depth. $20-$25. ladrennan@ gmail.com. Registration brochure at umfellowship.org. 217-498- 8072. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Rd, 217-793-9760.

John O’Conor Sep 14, 4pm Sun. Irish pianist. $20. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424- 6318.

Music in the Park Sep 14, 4-7pm. Free Celtic music with Skibbereen, Elk Pipes and Nat Radwine. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. Washington Park Playground, 1021 South Grand Ave, 217-753-6225. Sinatra at Washington Park Gazebo Sep 13, 5pm Sat. Free one-hour performance by Springfield’s own Phil Steinberg. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217- 753-6225. The Hit Men Sep 13, 7:30pm Sat. Features former stars of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. $25-$35. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318.

The Neverly Brothers, A Rock ‘N’ Roll Evolution Sep 6, 7-9pm Sat. From Elvis to the Beatles. Benefit for Taylorville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. $30. 217-824-1677. Taylorville Memorial Hospital Auditorium, 201 E. Pleasant St, Taylorville, 217-824-3331.

Traditional Music Festival Sep 5-6, 10am-4pm Fri-Sat. Midwest performers entertain on such instruments as mountain dulcimers, bones, autoharps, fiddles, banjos and guitars. Cloggers dance at noon Sunday. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-4000.

Dance Dance Sep 5, 12, 8-11pm Fri. Don Smith 9/5, BAM (Mike Lewis) 9/12, Donna Weghorst 9/19, Kevin Turner 9/26. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217- 546-9515. Rockballet Sep 13-14, 8pm Sat, 2pm Sun. Springfield Ballet Company with live music by band, Downstate. $16-$30. springfieldballetco. org. 206-6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Art & Architecture Art Exhibit Sep 13, 6-9pm Sat. “Delivery.” The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West, 217-652-3273.

Art Exhibit Sep 4-5, 8-12, 15-17, 9am- 5pm Mon-Fri, “Inspirations from Nature,” Christy Freeman.

Closing reception Oct. 16, 5-7 p.m. Charles E. Becker Library, Benedictine University at Springfield, 1500 North Fifth St.

Art Exhibit Sep 4-5, 8-12, 15-17, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Paintings of Japanese artist Hiromi Katayama. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall, 217-786- 2219. Art Exhibit Opening Sep 5, 5-7:30pm Fri. “Simply Midwest”: The Photography of Gil Lebois, French photographer who recently came to Midwest. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur, 217-423-3189.

Art Exhibit: Filler Sep 4, 8-11, 15-17, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Installation project from Springfield native Jeff Robinson, Visual Arts Gallery director UIS instructor. Reception Sept. 4, 5:30-8. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206-6506. Art Spectacular Sep 13-14, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun . Two-day juried art show with 50 artists. Kids’ place $1.25, demos, food, music and more. 787-3532. Washington Park, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217- 753-6225.

Free Downtown Art Walk Sep 13, 11:30am-1pm Sat. Tour seven galleries/shops. Free snacks. Meet at Studio on 6th. Reservations by phone appreciated but not required. Free. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 217-522-8006.

Get Knotty With Us Sep 13, 12-5:30pm Sat. Learn the art of tying a scarf with Joan Gardner and Cindy Trainor. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 S. Sixth St, 217-753-0262.

Inspired Journeys Sep 4-6, 9-13, 16-17, 12-7pm Tue-Sat, James Johnston (paintings, prints, photographs), Pam Allen (jewelry) and E. Vern Taylor (painting, pastels). Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 544-2787. Meet the Artists Sep 6, 5-8pm Sat. Live music, wine, refreshments, door prizes. 2Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 217-522-8006. On the Prairie Sep 12-13, 15-17, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat. Through Oct 4, Bronzes by Marshall Mitchell. Free. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Paint Nite Sep 8, 15, 7-9pm Mon. A 16”x20” canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, smock, music. Alcohol not included. Advance registration required. $45. Engrained Brewing Company, 1120 Lincolnshire Blvd., 217-546-3054.

Shapes of Influence Sep 4-6, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat. National juried ceramics exhibition. Free. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Strawn Art Opening Reception Sep 6, 6-8pm Sat. Acrylic paintings by Larry Calhoun and sculpture by Mary Frances. Free. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 243-9390. theGallery Sep 4, 6-9pm Thu. Art exhibit. 217-503-8428. Joe Gallina’s Pizza and Restaurant, 432 E. Monroe St., 217-522-5271.

Film & Television Free Short Films Sep 11, 6:30-8pm Thu. Second Thursday each month the best of past Route 66 Film Festival films. Free. 217-725-9058. Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth St., 217-522-4049.

Children’s Corner Kidzeum at the Farmers Market Sep 13, 1pm Sat. Family friendly entertainment, chef demos and music. Corner of Adams and Fourth. Downtown Springfield.

Mad Mud Dash Sep 13, 1-5pm Sat. Hurdle your kids (and yourself) over walls, slither through mud, leap through tires, and listen to music. Register genhkids.org. $20, adults free. Mud Farm, 5200 North Walnut (Rt 29 just north of the airport), 217- 691-0592. Saturday Stories Sep 6, 13, 11am Sat, 11am Sat. For all ages and parents. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217- 753-4900. Story Time at the Museum Sep 8, 10-10:30am Mon. Ages 3-5 listen to stories about fish and see specimens from museum’s collections. Free, no registration required. 217-782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Sep 13, 11am-3pm Sat. Enjoy engaging crafts and activities based on theme voted upon by visitors. Ages 3-8 and families. Free. 217-782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217- 782-7386.

Thursday Stories Sep 4, 11, 10:30am Thu. For all ages and parent. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217- 753-4900.

Science

Friday Night Star Parties Sep 5, 12, 8-10pm. Fridays in Sept.-Oct. Enter southeast corner, Brookens Library. Free. Weather question, 206-8342 at 7 p.m. or UIS Observatory on Twitter. University of Illinois at Springfield, 217-206-6073.

Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Sep 10, 7-8:30pm Wed. Dr. Jodie A. O’Gorman, Associate Professor and Chair of Anthropology, Michigan State University, “Morton Village: New Views on the Intersection of Oneota and Mississippian Worlds.” Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.

Nature Bike and Hike Days Sep 14, 8am-5pm. Barricaded to promote biking, hiking, walking and running. Sundays through Sept. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753- 6225. Daylily Sale Sep 6, 8-11am Sat. Central IL Daylily Society dividing clumps at park daylily garden. Buy as plants are dug. Double fans or better.

217-652-4503. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217- 753-6225. Demonstration Garden Programs Sep 4, 11, 5:30pm Thu. Half hour free programs. Plants to Die For (Sept. 4), What to Do With Leaves (Sept. 11), Creating a Prairie Garden Demo (Sept. 18), Straw Bale Gardening (Sept. 25). University of Illinois Extension Sangamon-Menard Unit, 2501 N. Eighth St, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Bldg #30.

Fall Leaf Hikes Sep 7, 14, 1:30pm Sun. Two Sundays, naturalists lead hikes. $5. Advance registration required. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.

Four Seasons Fall Garden Programs Sep 9, 1:30pm Tue. Three programs via computer with live discussion: daylilies, rain gardens and hydroponics. $5 each. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Drive, 217-782-4617.

Harvesting and Preserving Herbs Program Sep 9, 5:30pm Tue. Master Gardener volunteers provide info on various methods of harvesting herbs, as well as suggestions for their use. Free. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Drive, 217-782-4617.

Labyrinth Walk Sep 12, 6:30pm-12am Fri. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.

Lectures & Meetings Chatham Jaycees Meeting Sep 4, 8-9pm Thu. 217-414-9637. VFW Post #4763, 501 W. Mulberry, Chatham, 217-483-4613.

Computer Security Seminar Sep 10, 8:30am-12pm Wed. $35, $49 couple. Register 217-524- 6749 or [email protected]. Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason.

Estate Planning Seminar Sep 6, 1pm Sat. Public invited to free program on having a will in place. RSVP requested but not required. 217-546-6363 ext120. 217-546-6363. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 217-546-4531.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Sep 8, 15, 7:30-8:30pm Mon. Twelve-step recovery group for those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Contact [email protected]. Anonymity assured. Sex Addicts Anonymous Sep 4, 11, 6:30-7:30pm Thu. 217- 737-8356. Various locations.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Meeting Sep 8, 9:15-11:30am Mon. “The Care and Propagation of Succulents and Cacti.” Myra Middendorf, Freeburg, Illinois. 217-971-6888. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415. Springfield Noon Lions Club Sep 9, 16, 12-1pm Tue. Tuesday meetings. Golden Corral, 1038 Le June Dr, 217-585-6830.

Bulletin Board AAUW Fall Coffee, Membership Drive Sep 7, 9am-12pm Sun. Lower level conference room. 217-793- 2263. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217- 206-6073. Backgammon Club Sep 10, 17, 6pm Wed. Every Wed. Online, new and experienced players welcome. 622-9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111.

Beer School Sep 6, 10-11am Sat. Tour brewery, learn about beer making process, sample a few of brews. Free class limited to 20 participants. Phone to register. Obed & Isaacs, 500 S. Sixth St, 217-670-0627.

Cachet Club Annual Card Party Sep 9, 6:30-9pm. Play cards or game of choice, $5 includes desserts. Proceeds to Inner City Mission and Sojourn Women’s Shelter. Little Flower School Activity Center (south of school), Stevenson Dr.

Celebrity Chef Dinner Sep 13, Internationally known chef and designer Jaime Laurita to benefit The Hope Institute. $150-$250. Reservations by Sept. 8 online at thehopeinstitute.us. 217-588-7546. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702. Constitution Day lecture Sep 17, 12-2pm Wed. For information, call 786-2414. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Ethos Tactical IL CCW Sep 6-7, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am- 5pm Sun. Eight-hour class, 12-hour class, 16-hour class available. ethostactical.com or 309-340-4266. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217-726-6330. Federal Ammunition Hunting Expo Sep 6-7, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am- 4pm Sun. Sangamon County Animal Control dog adoptions 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday only. Mike and Wendy Rhodes live chainsaw carving demos, entertainment, prizes. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217-726-6330.

Friends of SCAC Pet Adoption Sep 6, 11am-3pm Sat. Dogs and cats available. 217-741-7167. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217-726-6330. Lawn Party Sep 6, 5-7pm Sat. Canapés by Chef Shaun Moore, wine, dazzling floral designs, 19th century-style party-favors, Jazz saxophonist David Cain. $100, or $150 couple. Tickets at gift store. 217-525- 1825. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785- 9363.

Localicious First Friday Sep 5, 5-8pm Fri. Johnny and the 2G’s playing folk, bluegrass, Engrained Brewing Company, food truck, museum store open, pour bar (5-8 p.m.) Free admission and parking. 217-782-5949. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Soup & Stories: Tower of Refuge Sep 15, 12-1pm Mon. R.H. Stephens Room. Presentation and light lunch. $3 nonstudents. 786- 2241. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217- 786-2200. Super Retriever Dog Jumping Competition Sep 5-7, 10am-4pm Fri, 9am- 5pm Sat, 9am-4:30pm Sun. Local talent welcome — bring your dog to give it a try. Onsite registration only. 217-726-6330. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217-726- 6330.

Food Cooking for Earth Sep 6, 9am-2pm Sat. Learn how to make great vegetarian meals. $45 includes lunch. Register by Aug. 27. 217-787-6927. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927. East Side Farmers Market Sep 8, 15, 8:30am-12:30pm Mon, Mondays through Sept. 29. Sangamon County Department of Public Health, 2833 South Grand Avenue East, 217-535-3100 or 888-217-3505 .

Illinois Products Farmers Market Sep 4, 11, 4-7pm Thu. Thursdays through Oct 16, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698. ISA Harvest Dinner Celebration Sep 14, 5pm Sun. Features fabulous chefs, delicious locally produced food, live music and more. $85. 217-528-1563. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St, 217- 523-4466.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Sep 13, 17, 8am-12:30pm Wed and Sat. May 14-Oct 25. Cheese, produce, meats, art and more. Third Saturdays include entertainment, cooking demos and more. Adams between Fifth and Second. Downtown Springfield, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544-1723.

Springfield Vegetarian Association Sep 8, 6:30-8pm Mon. “Say No To Heart Disease And Diabetes” video featuring Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Free. 217-546-9171. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217- 753-4900.

History Governor Duncan’s Neighborhood Walking Tour Sep 13, 11am Sat. Visit two or three interesting homes with lunch in Duncan Mansion. $30. Tickets 217-243-5390. Governor Duncan Mansion, 4 Duncan Pl, Jacksonville, 245-2626.

Historic Bicycle Ride Sep 6, 1-3pm Sat. Join Springfield Bicycle Club on free, 10-mile bicycle tour of Lincolnrelated and other historic sites.

217-793-9622. Noll Law Office, Lincoln Depot, 903 E. Monroe St., 217-414-8889.

Old Stone House Open House Sep 7, 1-4pm Sun. First Sunday of month June-November, tour the 1830s-era home, weather permitting. 498-7335. Rochester Historical Village, W. Main St, Rochester.

Spirits of the Civil War Sep 6, 1-4pm Sat. Bring a lawn chair and listen to re-enactors perform personal stories from Civil War. 217-782-2717. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

The Fiery Trial: Civil War Stories by Candlelight Sep 13, 6-9pm Sat. Follow candle lit path to vault, listen to Lincoln funeral procession story. 217- 782-2717. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

Auditions The Shadows of Edgar Allan Poe Sep 8-9, 7-9pm Mon-Tue. In Sangamon Hall South for December performances. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Health 4th Annual Birthday Celebration Sep 7, 3-6pm Sun. SIU Fertility and IVF Center at SIU HealthCare invites you. Light refreshments. RSVP by Aug. 27 to fertilityrsvp@ siumed.edu. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.

Adaptive Yoga Sep 7, 14, 1:30-2:30pm Sun. In chair stretching and relaxation. Bring own water bottle. 217-381- 2358. Heritage Free Will Baptist Church, 3436 S. Douglas Ave , (217) 691-8968. Be Aware Wellness Fair Sep 13, 10am-1pm Sat. Cosponsored by Mia Ware Foundation, Passavant Area Hospital, and the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Beginning Yoga Sep 10, 17, 7:30-8:30pm Wed.

Every Wednesday. Bring your own yoga mat, water bottle and pillow or block. 217-381-2358. Heritage Free Will Baptist Church, 3436 S. Douglas Ave , (217) 691-8968. DBSA Central Illinois Sep 9, 16, 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.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Sep 9, 16, 6:30pm Tue. Tuesdays for 13 weeks with video seminars, support group and workbook. Register 217-414-0126 or griefshare.org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 217-636-8463. GROW in Illinois Mental Health Sep 11, 6:30pm Thu, 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. Thursdays. 816-1083. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 217-525- 1866.

Laugh Yoga Sep 14, 4-5:30pm Sun. Springfield Healing Laughter Club meets every second Sunday of the month. 217-381-2358. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

NAMI Springfield Monthly Support Group Sep 6, 1pm Sat. First Sat. of month. 217-341-3125. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

Transplant Services 5K Run/ Walk Sep 6, 9am Sat. Helping Memorial Transplant Services. Register online or 217-757-7835. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753-6225.

Faith & Philosophy Glen Gobel Sep 13, 7pm Sat. Southern Gospel Artist. Freewill offering. First Baptist Church, 301 South Grand Ave. West, (217) 523-7731. Gospel Sing Sep 6, 6pm Sat. Refreshments 5-6 p.m. Donations appreciated. 217-522-8618. Kumler United Methodist Church, 600 N. Fifth St. Stories of Racial Healing Sep 5, 7:30-9pm Fri. Presentation followed by discussion. 217-546- 9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St, 217-544- 9595.

Water and Stone Communion

Sep 7, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Sharing stories and spiritual insights. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.

Sports & Fitness

42nd Annual Capital City Century Sep 7, 7am-5pm Sun. Springfield Bicycle Club recreational 10- 100-mile bicycle ride over flat to slightly rolling terrain, food stops, SAG service, post-ride party at Knights of Columbus, Meadowbrook. Register www. spfldcycling.org/ccc. 217-899- 9175. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 217-787-2360. 5K Run / Walk for Danielle Loftus Sep 14, 12-2:30pm Sun. Rain or shine. $10-$20. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

9/11 Heroes Run Sep 7, 9am Sun. Never forgetting sacrifices of September 11 heroes and in wars since: veteran, first responder, civilian and military. $25. 217-836-4879. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753-6225.

Alpha Kappa Aipha Sorority 5K Sep 13, 9am Sat. Walk or run. Check in begins at 7:45 a.m. Register eventbrite.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

CCH Bags Tournament Sep 14, 12-5pm Sun. $25 for a team of two. Blue Grouch, 510 W. Maple Ave South, 217-527-8395.

Springfield Junior Blues Games Sep 6, 6:05pm Sat. Alumni Blues take on St. Louis Blues Alumni Team. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 217-525-2589.

SSP Sports Fest for CMN Sep 6, 9:30am Sat. Volleyball Kickball Softball Tournament with band (free with registration) in evening. Register at spartansportspark.com. 217- 494-9259. Spartan Sports Park, 7250 Ironbridge Road, Chatham, 217-483-2500. Werewolf Ride Sep 6, 7:20pm Sat. Audubon Woods Mountain Biking Trails, Woods Lane north of Vandalia Road and south of Country Club Road, Jacksonville, 217-245- 4178.