Holiday Happenings

Indian Knoll Pumpkin Patch and Farm Through Oct. 26, 10am-5pm Sat, 12- 5pm Sun, Pick your own pumpkin, enjoy a wagon ride to the patch, meet farm animals, play barnyard games, face painting, pumpkin painting and special weekly events. Indian Knoll Farm and Pumpkin Patch, 2850 N. E Road, Mechanicsburg, 217-827-0317. Light Up Wimmer Cemetery Walk Sep 27, 5-8pm . Cemetery walk, wiener roast. Free will donations. wimmerfriends. com. Wimmer Cemetery, Dixon and Dickey-John Roads, Auburn. Rockin Nite Maze Sep 26-27, 7-10:30pm Fri-Sat. Walk the maze to 80s music. Flashlights required (available for purchase) Under age 16 must have parent. Weather dependent. $10. 217-341-4905. Bomke’s Patch, 605 Country Lake Road, 217-626-1806.

Fairs & Festivals 2014 SJH Fall Fest Sep 20, 11am-4pm Sat. Free bounce house, free animal attractions, free face painting, a pumpkin patch, live music, “firemen training” games and booths by dozens of local vendors. St. Joseph’s Home, 3306 S. Sixth Street Road, 217- 529-5596.

Alpaca Farm Days Sep 27-28, 10am-5pm Sat, 11am- 4pm Sun. Free family event with demonstrations on use of alpaca fleece, shopping and concessions. Alpacas of Indian Point Hills, 17229 VanEman St., Petersburg, 217-414-0266.

Apple and Pork Festival Sep 27-28, 7am-5pm.

Entertainment, flea market, pony rides, museum tours, craft area and over 25 food booths. Free admission festival and craft show. (Trams to other locations in town.) DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton, 217-935-6066.

Apple Festival Sep 27-28, 9am-6pm. Pick-your-own apples or buy some from the market. Broom Orchard, 12803 Broom Road, Carlinville, 217-854-3514.

Beardstown Fall Fun Festival Sep 27-28, Autumn celebration features music, parade, carnival rides, Chase Rice and more. Downtown and in park. Art Zeeck Park, Second St. at State St, Beardstown.

Clayville Fall Festival Sep 20-21, 9am-6pm Sat, 10am- 4pm Sun. Artisan demonstrations, historic tours, crafts and games for kids, vendors, re-enactments, period music, entertainment, food and refreshments. clayville.org. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 217-572-4984.

Edwards Place Fine Art Fair Sep 20-21, 10am-5pm Sat, 11am- 4pm Sun. More than 70 artists, kids area, live art demos, entertainment and food. Free. Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217- 523-2631. International Route 66 Mother Road Festival Sep 26-28, 6-10pm Fri, 11am-10pm Sat, 11am-2pm Sun, Over 1,000 cool cars, free entertainment, swap meet and so much more. route66fest.com. Downtown Springfield. Jubilee Farm Fall Festival Sep 27, 10am-3pm Sat. Day of fun, food and interesting facts. Free. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.

Multicultural Fest Oct 1, 10am-1pm and 4-6pm. Celebration of diversity with food samples, dancing and music. Free. A Lincoln Commons. 786-2241. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Our Savior’s Fall Craft Festival Sep 27, 9am-3pm Sat. Vendors featuring hand-made items of all varieties and home-based business. Free or bring nonperishable food item for local food pantry. 217-341-5692. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 217-546- 4531.

Petersburg Harvest Fest Sep 20, 8-12am Sat. Huge parade, street vendors, live music, a large antique car show, games, contests, children’s attractions, fresh food and barbecue and much more. 217- 415-4378. Petersburg Square, N. Seventh St. at W. Douglas Ave., Petersburg.

Prairie Land Heritage Museum Steam Show Sep 26-28, 8am-5pm Fri-Sun. Horse powered equipment, antique tractors, gas and steam engines, demos, train rides, flea market and food. $5. www. prairielandheritage.com. 217- 243-5678. Prairie Land Heritage Museum, 1005 West Michigan, South Jacksonville. Rochester Olde Towne Fall Festival Sep 27-28, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Two days of arts and crafts, food, live music, little miss pageant and more. Free. Rochester downtown, 129 S. John St., Rochester, 217-498- 8882.

Books & Authors ArtLiterations Sep 18, 5-7pm Thu. Artists E. Vern Taylor, Pam Allen and James Johnston, music by Ocean State, novelist and short story writer Ted Morrissey. Free. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.

Book Release Party Sep 23, 5-7pm Tue. Music, hors d’oeuvres and book’s contributors on hand. Reservations at presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 217- 558-8844.

Book Signing and Talk Sep 25, 7-9pm Thu. New Berlin author Taylor Pensoneau, “Reporting on Life — and the People Along.” Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440. Harvest Songs Poetry Festival Sep 28, 1-4pm Sun. Interactive all-ages poetry and craft festival. No experience necessary. Enjoy cider, stroll trails. Sponsored by The Inukshuk Collective. Free. 217-415-6241. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.

Poets in the Parlor: Adam Clay, Ada Limon Sep 21, 2-3pm Sun. Widely published poet and co-editor TYPO Magazine. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901. PondicherryLodge/Sherlock Holmes Society

Sep 20, 12pm Sat. Annual potluck picnic at the Washko/Denham residences. 217-546-8387. sherlock.lolopop.org. 546-8387. Various locations, Theater & Comedy Adult Christian Comedy/Gospel Jazz Sep 26, 7-9pm Fri. Comedians Ted Denson and Rev. “Little Nate” Nathaniel Brown. Musicians Kenny Humble, Jarrod Hill and Jaro House. $20, $15 in advance. 217-544-8115. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St, 217- 544-8115.

Basket of Hope Presents Come to the Cabaret Sep 27, 7-10pm Sat. Broadway tunes sung by locals. Free but offerings taken during show. 217-415-0552. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 523-2787.

Comedian Todd Bridges Sep 19-20, 8pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat, 9:30pm Sat. Star of TV Show Different Strokes, Todd Bridges. $14. 217-391-5653. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph Street, 391-JOKE. Jekyll and Hyde Sept. 11-13, 18-20, 7:30pm Sat- Thu. $6-$14. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr, 793-MUNI.

Mercy Killers in Springfield Sep 23, 7-9:30pm Tue. Broadway and regional theatre actor Michael Milligan performs one-man act shining light on healthcare in U.S. Followed by discussion with local healthcare advocates. 217-523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts Club Room, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523- 2787.

Music: General Events An Evening with Sarah Jarosz Sep 28, 7pm Sun. Grammynominated singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Cool 2 Duel Dueling Pianos Sep 20, 8-11pm Sat. $30 online to benefit Girls on the Run. 217- 726-9808. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 217-787-2360.

Johnnie Owens and Friends Sep 19, 8pm Fri. An evening of jazz with ex-Platters Organization member and Frank Parker, Ben Taylor, Jaro House and George Turner. $15. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 523-2787.

Kilimanjaro Rumble African Drum Jamboree Sep 20, 5-8pm Sat. Pan-African drum and dance ensemble featuring master drummers from Central African Republic, Liberia, Togo and Congo. $18. Tickets at Fashion Afrique or Brigitte African Hair Braiding. 217-544-1289. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.

Made for Music Sep 20, 7pm Sat. Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin, “Who’ll Stop the Rain?” $10 at www.danathomas.org or 744-3598. Dana- Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.

Recital Series Sep 21, 4pm Sun. Classical guitarist Russel Brazzel, “Classical Guitar from Europe, South America and Japan.” Free. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200. Riders in the Sky Sep 25, 7:30pm Thu. Internationally known comedy western quartet famous for song “Woody’s Roundup” from Toy Story 2. $30, $27 seniors, $23 kids. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

This Joint is Jumpin’ Sep 21, 2-4:15pm Sun. Set in a 1920s speakeasy features an afternoon of lively entertainment. $16-$13. 217-523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787. Worship Arts Explosion Sep 27, 5-7pm Sat. Praise and worship through gospel mimes, praise dancers and music. Freewill offering toward building fund. Cherry Hills Baptist Church, 2125 Woodside Rd.

Dance Dance Sep 19, 26, 8-11pm Fri, Donna Weghorst 9/19, Kevin Turner 9/26. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.

POLKA Dance Sep 21, 2-5:30pm Sun. Eddie Korosa Jr and the Boys from Illinois Band. Free memorial dance for Carol Stevens. 217- 726-7039. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton. Salsa Nights Sep 27, 9pm-12:45am Sat. Last Sat. of each month. $3. Abe’s Southside Cafe & Pub, 3751 S. Sixth St., 217-529-5511.

Art & Architecture Art Exhibit Sep 18-19, 22-26, 29, Oct 1, 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 18, 8am-4pm Thu. Paintings of Japanese artist Hiromi Katayama. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall, 217-786-2219.

Art Exhibit: Filler Sep 18, 11am-6pm Thu. Installation project from Springfield native Jeff Robinson, Visual Arts Gallery director UIS instructor. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206-6506.

Artist’s Night Sep 19, 6-9pm Fri. Springfield Poets and Writers open mic, Ted Keylon one man band, art display. 217-503-8428. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St, 217-522- 2020.

Gallery 1227 — Around the Town Sep 26, 5-7pm Fri. Area photographers Lou Fremgen, Tom Handy, James Hawker and John Record present more than 20 new pieces on theme “around the town.” Free. 217-836-7774. Gallery 1227, 1227 S. Pasfield Ave.

Inspired Journeys Sep 18-20, 23-27, Oct 1, 12-7pm Tue-Sat, Aug. 22-Oct. 9, 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.

L. Philip Trutter Commemorative Exhibit Sep 18, 23-25, 30, Oct 1, 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 Springfield, his art and architecture. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200. On the Prairie Sep 18-20, 22-27, 29, Oct 1, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat. Sep 12-Oct 4, Bronzes by Marshall Mitchell. Free. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631. Paint Nite Sep 24, 7-9pm Wed. All materials included. $45. Advance registration required. paintnite. com. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St, 217-522-2020.

Paint Nite Sep 29, 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.

Pied Piper Architectural Tour Oct 1, 5:30pm. Free professionally-guided architectural tour. Meets outside. 544-1723. Lincoln-Herndon Law Office, 112 North Sixth St.

The Picture of Health Sep 27, 6-9pm Sat. Bring a bottle of wine, enjoy desserts and make children’s health-themed art to benefit genHkids. Chic casual. Register in advance genhkids. webconnex.com/PictureofHealth. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631. Third Thursday Art Show Sep 18, 6pm-12am Thu. Free, open, all ages art show with local acoustic music and one band at end of night. 217-691-1301. Donnie’s Homespun, 107 West Cook Road, 323-782-9000.

Film & Television Casablanca Sep 18, 7pm Thu. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Sep 18, 7-9pm Thu. “For Out of the Heart” producers Bill and Bob Mayo show clip and discuss story line, film process, obstacles faced and “back story.” Free. Highland Room. 217-899-5676. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams, 217- 789-1530.

Gone With the Wind Sep 28, Oct 1, 2pm and 7pm. Four screenings of classic film in its original 1:37 aspect. AMC Showplace Springfield 12, 3141 Mercantile Dr.

Swing Kids Sep 18, 6:30pm Thu. Group of friends prior to Nazi party takeover in Germany, their fondness of American swing music and how that complicates life. Moderator Bernd Estabrook, Illinois College professor. Free. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.

Children’s Corner Family Camp for Persons with Disabilities Sep 27, 12pm Sat. Two days of activities, singing, games, miniature golf, swimming, prayer and more for persons with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, families and friends. 217-342-2718. Lake Williamson Christian Center, 17280 Lakeside Drive, Carlinville, 800-500-5922.

Junior and Senior Naturalists Sep 21, 9am-12pm Juniors, 1-4pm Seniors. Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 23, Hiking, crafts, games. Ages 6-9 and 9-12. $40-$45 three sessions. Register online only today, only 25 accepted. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111. Lap Sit Stories Sep 22, 29, 11am Mon. For babies 0-18 months and their parents. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Natural Art and Play Sep 18, 10am Thu. Screen printing, miniature acorn dolls for ages 2-5 and grown-up. $40. Register online. Urban Sassafras, 200 Broadway, 217-670-2391.

Run, Walk, Bike & Skate Club Sep 25, 5:45-6:45pm Thu. 217- 726-6330. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217-726-6330.

Satur-Play! Sep 20, 11am-3pm Sat. Leaf Salad Art. For ages 3-10. Free. 217-782-5955. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217- 782-7386.

Satur-Play! Sep 27, 11am-3pm Sat. “Cloud in a Bottle” for ages 3-10. Free. 217-782-5955. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217- 782-7386.

Saturday Stories Sep 20, 27, 11am Sat. For all ages and parents. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753- 4900. Thursday Stories Sep 18, 25, 10:30am Thu. For all ages and parent. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217- 753-4900.

Science

Friday Night Star Parties Sep 19, 26, 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.

Nature Bike and Hike Days Sep 21, 28, 8am-5pm. Barricaded to promote biking, hiking, walking and running. Sundays through Sept. Washington Park, 217-753- 6225.

Bird Fair Sep 28, 9am-4pm Sun. Pet birds for sale by professional and hobbyist breeders, speakers, kids’ activities, food. $3. Illinois Building. 217-801-5191. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Demonstration Garden Programs Sep 18, 25, 5:30pm Thu. Half hour free programs. 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 Bird Hikes Sep 20, 27, 8am Sat. Led by Kevin Veara. Birders of all skill levels welcome. Free. Meets at Nature Center. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111. Fall Migratory Bird Walk Sep 27, 8am Sat. Morning walk with local bird expert. Adults and attentive kids ages 7 and older welcome. Meet in parking lot. Carpenter Park Nature Preserve Pavilion, Cabin Smoke Trail off North Business Route 55 (Peoria Road), Sherman, 217-544-1751. Four Seasons Fall Garden Programs Sep 23, 1:30pm Tue. Three programs via computer with live discussion: daylilies, rain gardesn and hydroponics. $5 each. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Drive, 217-782- 4617. Leaf Identification and Collection Hikes Sep 27, 10am-12pm Sat. For students accompanied by adult. Pre-registration required by phone. Free for residents. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116.

Leaf Identification and Collection Hikes Sep 20, 27, 10am-12pm Sat. For students accompanied by adult. Pre-registration required by phone. Free for residents. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116.

Springfield Audubon Society Sep 18, 7pm Thu. Arvin Pierce, ACBees Apiaries, talks about joys and challenges of keeping honeybees. View an observation hive with live bees. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Volunteer Steward Orientation and Appreciation Sep 24, 9am-12pm Wed. Light breakfast, volunteer opportunities info, tree and plant identification walk. RSVP to tzeman@ illinoisaudubon.org or phone. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473.

Lectures & Meetings ACLU Annual Dinner Sep 20, 6-9pm Sat. RSVP before Sept. 13, number of guests and payment: Margaret Fenley, 105 Cartwright Drive, Springfield, IL 62703. $35. 217-789-1200. University of Illinois at Springfield, 217-206-6073.

Chatham Jaycees Meeting Sep 18, 8-9pm Thu. 217-414- 9637. VFW Post #4763, 501 W. Mulberry, Chatham, 217-483- 4613. Decatur Audubon Society Meeting Sep 21, 2pm Sun. Linda Spence, Melody Arnold, “North American Breeding Bird Survey.” Bob Gillespie, “Prairie Chicken Relocation Project.” Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL 62522, Decatur, 217-423-7708.

National Society Daughters of the American Springfield Chapter Sep 20, 11:30am-2pm Sat. Katie Spndell, “Lincoln Funeral Train Recreation.” 217-741-7463. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Dr, 546- 4431. Sex Addicts Anonymous Sep 22, 29, 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 18, 25, 6:30-7:30pm Thu. 217-737-8356. Springfield ICON Monthly Meeting Sep 29, 7-8:30pm Mon. SpringfieldICON.org. 217- 528-9803. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 217-523-5212. Springfield Noon Lions Club Sep 23, 30, 12-1pm Tue. Tuesday meetings. Golden Corral, 1038 Le June Dr, 217-585-6830.

UIS ECCE Speaker Series: The Indigenous Heritage of Latin America Sep 18, 7pm Thu. Nationally known motivational speaker Bobby Gonzalez draws on his Native American and Latino roots celebrating his indigenous heritage. Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Bulletin Board 2014 Cruise Night Sep 20, 9am-10pm Sat. Car show till 3 p.m. then cruise at 5 p.m. from Main Street to Lincoln Ave. 217-243-5678. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville. Annual Craft and Food Festival Sep 27, 9am-2pm Sat. Amish quilt and afghan raffle, holiday gifts and crafts, books, and homemade soup, sandwiches and pies for lunch. 217-483- 5997. Chatham Community Center, 109 W. Mulberry St., Chatham, 217-483-2488.

Backgammon Club Sep 24, Oct 1, 6pm Wed. Every Wed. Online, new and experienced players welcome. 622-9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546- 2111.

Citizens Club Policy Breakfast Sep 26, 8am Fri. Dr. Jennifer Gill, Springfield School District 186 superintendent. Coffee reception at 7:30. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523- 2787. Foot in the Door Sep 25, 11am-2pm Thu. Bringing students, local employers and organizations together to discuss career opportunities in a broad range of available positions. 217- 206-6508. UIS Recreation and Athletic Center, 217-206-6073.

International Day of Peace Gathering Sep 19, 7:30-7:50am Fri. Iles Park, Sixth St and Ash St.

Junior League Springfield Celebrity Bartender Sep 25, 5-8pm Thu. Free to attend; buy drinks and tip well. J.P. Kelly’s, 300 E. Adams St, 217- 494-5976.

Kids Klub Archery Safety, Camo Party Sep 22, 6-6:45pm Mon. Shoot a bow with a Scheels Expert. Learn safety tips and basic archery skills. Ages 4-12 get free ride on Ferris Wheel (height restrictions). 217-726-6330. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217-726- 6330.

Used Book Sale Sep 26-27, 3-7pm Fri, 8:30am-1pm Sat. Pre-sale Friday $5 admission; Free admission Saturday. 217-529-8065. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522- 4415.

Volunteers Sought Sep 18, 5:30pm Thu. Interested parties asked to attend three 3-hour sessions Oct. 2, 9, 16. Multi-purpose room. Register Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 217- 558-8844.

Women’s Symposium Sep 18, 7:30am-5:30pm Thu. Nationally known speaker Marilyn Sherman and informative breakout sessions during day. $125. iwil.biz. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Food East Side Farmers Market Sep 22, 29, 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 18, 25, 4-7pm Thu. Thursdays through Oct 16, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Oct 1, 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.

History Recovery of the Great Prairie- Chicken in Illinois: Update Sep 20, 1-2pm Sat. Bob Gillespie, Project Coordinator, Illinois Natural History Survey. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200. Springfield Civil War Roundtable Sep 18, 7pm Thu. Dr. Mathew Holden Jr., UIS Political Science professor, “Lincoln’s Third Problem: The Freed People After Emancipation.” Grand Army of the Republic Museum, 629 S. Seventh St, 217-522-4373.

Health Adaptive Yoga Sep 21, 28, 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 20, 10am-1pm Sat. Blood pressure and diabetes checks, chair messages, blood drive, flu shots, activities for kids and more. 245-2174. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Beginning Yoga Sep 24, Oct 1, 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.

Coffee With Caregivers Sep 19, 9am Fri. Caregivers whose loved ones have cancer. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-0798.

DBSA Central Illinois Sep 23, 30, 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.

Find Dignity and Choice in a Nursing Home Sep 18, 12-1pm Thu. 217-523- 8419. ICARE, 620 N. Walnut St., 217-523-8419 ext. 302.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Sep 23, 30, 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 25, 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.

Safe at School Workshop Sep 21, 2-4pm Sun. Register for free diabetes program at www.diabetes.org/springfield or [email protected].

Faith & Philosophy Autumnal Equinox Celebration Sep 20, 6-8pm Sat. Dress in costume if you want. $5, free if attending 2:30 Sacred Tools Workshop. 217-341-2768. Trailhead Healing Arts Center, 802 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-698- 8177.

Bob Goff Live Sep 28, 7pm Sun. New York Times best-selling author of Love Does, founder of Restore International. Free. 217-793- 9760. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Rd, 217-793-9760.

Calvary Visits Heritage Pastor’s Anniversary Sep 21, 6pm Sun. 217-415- 3932. Heritage Free Will Baptist Church, 3436 S. Douglas Ave , (217) 691-8968.

Church Women United in Springfield Sep 23, 9:30am Tue. Overview of new year. Third floor. 629-8881. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

Court Madonna Meeting Sep 18, 6:30pm Thu. Discussing National Catholic Daughters Day, pray at the Capitol, state workshop and future fundraiser. 414-9375. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217-793-1330.

Father Roy Bourgeois Speaking Tour Sep 18, 10-11:30am Thu. Will speak about his journey as outspoken advocate for women’s ordination in the Roman Catholic Church, and subsequent excommunication from the church. 217-953-0613. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.

Frank Voltz Sep 20, 7pm Sat. Harpist. Free concert. Springfield Bible Church, 2060 Westchester Blvd, 787- 3254.

Gate of the Heart Sep 19, 7:30-9pm Fri. Discussion of main points of the book. 217- 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St, 217- 544-9595.

Les Snyder and Sons of The Father Sep 21, 10:35am Sun. Gospel singers that travel U.S. using a cappella and sound tracks. Pasfield Baptist Church, 411 W. Lenox Ave., 217-528-6814.

Pastor’s 2nd Anniversary/ Birthday Musical Sep 19, 7-8:30pm Fri. Guest, Tracy Leonard, Sax. Freewilling offering. 217-415-3932. Heritage Church, 3436 S. Douglas, 217- 415-3932.

Prayers for Peace Gathering Sep 25, 1:30-2pm Thu. Public invited to gather at Peace pole in front of church house and share thoughts and prayers for peace during International Day of Prayer for Peace week. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 217-523-5212.

Union Baptist Church Pastor’s Anniversary Sep 28, 10:45am-1pm Sun. 12th anniversary of Senior Pastor, T. Ray McJunkins/ “Serving God in Humility, Vision and Purpose.” Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St, 217-544-8115.

Why Torture Still Matters Sep 21, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presented by Dr. Rebecca Gordon. Free. 217-585-9550. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.

Sports & Fitness Dance Dash 5K Sep 28, 2-4pm Sun. Learn parts of a line dance at three stations along 5K route. All ages. $45. 217-544-5437. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753- 0702.

Learn to Play Hockey Sep 18, Oct 1, Ages 3-15. No previous experience needed, equipment available for loan with refundable deposit. Classes begin Oct. 8, 11. Register SpringfieldKings.org or 217-753- 2800. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 217-525-2589.

Midstate Mayhem Roller Derby Bust A Move Sep 20, 7pm, 6pm doors open. Local roller derby team takes on Prairieland Punishers. $12. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

Wounded Warrior Sep 27, 10am Sat. Wounded warrior team against police and fire department teams. Concessions available. Proceeds to Wounded Warrior Project. Spartan Sports Park, 7250 Iron Bridge Road, Chatham.