HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Chatham Holiday on the Square Nov 22, 9:30am-2pm Sat. Holiday parade, visits with Santa, vendors and holiday shopping, children’s crafts, mini golf, chili, pizza, petting zoo, Christmas carols, lighting of tree on square. Acceping new and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. 217-483-9590. Village of Chatham, 116 E. Mulberry St., Chatham, 217-483-2451.

Cookie Walk Nov 22, 8am-3pm Sat. Homemade cookies, candies and handcrafted items. 217-787-0617. Springfi eld Ceramics and Crafts Club, 2626 S. Pasfi eld St., springfi eldceramicsandcraftsclub.org.

Holiday Farmers Market Nov 22, 9am-1pm Sat. Find turkeys, meat, vegetables, honey, eggs, Illinois wine, beer and other fi xings for your holiday meals. 217-528- 1563. Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 S. Sangamon Ave., 217-782-6661.

Memorial’s Festival of Trees Nov 22-30, 10am-8pm M, Tue, W, Fri, 4-8pm Thu, 10am-5pm Sat-Sun. More than 150 trees, swags and wreaths decorated by area designers. $5-$3. Orr Building. 217-788-4301. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217- 782-1698.

Old Capitol Holiday Walks Dec 3, 5-8pm Wed. Unique shopping, Santa House, entertainment, festive holiday decor and more. Free. 217-544- 1723. Downtown Springfi eld.

Trans-Siberian Tribute Orchestra Nov 22, 8pm Sat. The magic of the Christmas season comes alive with dazzling lighting, lasers and snow. $25. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

Twice Giving Christmas Nov 22, 9am-3pm Sat. Unique, handcrafted, international gifts for everyone on your holiday list. 217-625- 7783. Midwest Mission Distribution Center, 1022 New City Road, Chatham, 217-625-7783.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

ArtLiterations Nov 20, 5-7pm Thu. A celebration of art, authors and aesthetically pleasing sounds hosted by the Prairie Art Alliance. Featured artists, music by Ocean State and author John Paul Jaramillo. Free to public. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.

Book Signing with Martha Miller Nov 29, 11am-2pm Sat. Local writer, Martha Miller, will be signing her latest mystery, Widow. Prairie Archives Antiquarian Booksellers, 522 E. Adams.

Christian Author Tina Toles Nov 22, 11am-1pm Sat. Poetry author will meet fans and sign copies of books. Part of 19th Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Holiday Expo from 10am-4pm, with childrens corner, local entertainment and shopping. Free to public. Eagles Club 437, Springfi eld, 2700 E. Ash St., 217-544-9849.

THEATER & COMEDY Comedian Dobie Maxwell Nov 21-22, 9:30pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat. 217-391-5653. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph Street, 391- JOKE. Comedian Kenny Smith Nov 21-22, 8-9:30pm Fri-Sat. A favorite on the college circuit. $12.50 cash only at club. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233. Harvey Nov. 21-23. 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. A sister attempts to commit her adult brother to sanitarium after he introduces his imaginary friend, a 6-foot rabbit named Harvey, to guests at a soiree. $16-$18. Springfi eld Theatre Centre production. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523- 2787.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

2014 Advent Brown Bag Concert #1 Dec 3, 12:15-12:45pm. Featuring Eddy Flute Choir. Free concerts on Wednesdays during Advent. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311.

Annual Advent Concert Nov 30, 4pm Sun. Three parish choirs and orchestra will perform Schubert’s “Magnifi cat” and other works conducted by Jody Kienzler. $10 advance tickets; family tickets $25. Blessed Sacrament Church, 1725 S. Walnut Street, 528-7521.

Cantus - All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 Dec 1, 7:30pm Mon. Acclaimed as “the premier men’s vocal ensemble in United States.” Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Classical Guitarist Michel Chatara-Morse Nov 30, 4-5pm Sun. Highdemand classical guitarist. Free.

Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra with Circus Flora Nov 21-22, 7pm Fri-Sat. Holiday Pops in the Heartland led by Alastair Willis. Symphony and circus come together for a classic fairy tale, A Winter Fable. Tickets: $5-$60. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Kapello Vocal Ensemble Nov 23, 4pm Sun. Variety of choral and vocal music. Ensemble created by Damian Kaplan and Stephen Rotello. Part of LLCC Recital Series. Free to public. Trutter Center. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Millikin University Symphonic Wind Ensemble Nov 20, 7:30pm Thu. Traditional and contemporary music featuring Millikin alum Stephen Schepper ‘76, horn soloist. Free. Open to public. 217-420-6636. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 217-424- 6318.

Open Mic with a Mission Nov 22, 6-8:30pm Sat. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave., 546-6951.

Springfield Choral Society Nov 29, 7:30pm Sat. Authentic Baroque version of Handel’s Messiah, with orchestra. $15. 787-4868. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 815 S. Sixth Street, 522-3342.

SVYS Fall Concert - Dancing with the SVYS Nov 22, 2pm Sat. Features the Preparatory Orchestra performing Rigaudon by Henry Purcell, Baroque Fanfare by Jean Mauret and Hiawatha by Soon Hee Newbold. $10 adults, $5 students, free for kids 10 and and under. 217-753-8000. Springfi eld High School, 101 S. Lewis St., 217-525-3100. Third Friday Gospel Sing Nov 21, 6:30pm Fri. Music at 6:30pm; light meal at 5:30pm. Area and local musicians invited to participate. First Baptist Church, 301 South Grand Ave. West, (217) 523-7731.

ART & ARCHITECTURE Amor Discendi Nov 20, 8am-4pm Thu. Murray Gallery, second fl oor of Menard Hall. Artworks by Trish Duknoski and Suzanne Traylor, LLCC students. Free to public. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

83rd Annual Beaux Arts Ball Nov 29, 5:30pm Sat. Gala fundraiser for Springfi eld Art Association to honor family and volunteer supporters. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-529-7777.

Full Spectrum Nov 20-22, 25-26, 28-29, Dec 2-3, 12-7pm Tue-Sat. Watercolor artworks by Debbie Megginson, photography by Beth Summer and “My Backyard,” a juried sculpture exhibition. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 544-2787.

L. Philip Trutter Commemorative Exhibit Nov 20, 25-27, Dec 2-3, 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.

The Jackson St. Project and Cost Effective Flood Control Nov 25, 6:30-7:45pm Tue. Kent Massie presents plan for redeveloping Jackson Street and Hal Sprague follows with how Jackson Street is a key area in Springfi eld’s urban fl ood issue. Free. 217-652-7489. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217- 753-4900.

FILM & TELEVISION Overdosed America Dec 2, 6:30-8pm Tue. Video on the pro-drug bias of the American medical system and its resulting mediocre results. Hosted by Springfi eld Vegetarian Association. Free to public. 217- 546-9171. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Birthday Party for Jari Nov 22, 10-11:30am Sat.

First birthday celebration for white-handed gibbon with kids’ activities and games, visits with gibbons Jari and Kimmy, cake. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-585-1821.

Make an Ornament Dec 1, 6-6:45pm Mon. Scheels Kids Klub. Create two ornaments. Free. Kids 4-12. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur, 217-726-6330. Saturday Stories Nov 22, 11am Sat. For all ages and parents. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753- 4900. Thursday Stories Nov 20, 10:30am Thu. For all ages and parent. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753- 4900.

NATURE Climate Change Program

Nov 20, 7pm Thu. Rick Stuckey, trained by Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project, discusses climate change and its impact on birds. Free to public. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave., 217-544-2473.

Just Be Day Nov 22, 10am-2pm Sat. No agenda; just enjoy the day outside. Free. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Road, 787-6927.

ENVIRONMENT

Brown Bag Session Nov 20, 12pm Thu. Global Climate Change; Global Problem, Global Solutions & Implications for Illinois. With panelists Rick Stuckey, Dr. Tih-Fen Ting and Tom Heavisides. Bring your lunch; coffee and sweets provided. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave., 217-544-2473.

Saving Seeds and Growing Community Dec 3, 5:30-7pm Wed. Bill Davison on the newly established Normal Seed Library, seed saving and how seed libraries play important roles in saving money, increasing biodiversity and more. Presented by Grow Springfi eld.

Free. 217-528-1563. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Chatham Jaycees Meeting Nov 20, 8-9pm Thu. 217-414- 9637. VFW Post #4763, 501 W. Mulberry, Chatham, 217-483- 4613. Personal Assistant Employers Group Nov 25, 3-4:30pm Tue. Support group for those with a disability that hire personal assistants. Free. 217-523-2587. 217- 528-0969. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523- 0427.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Nov 24, Dec 1, 7:30-8:30pm Mon, 7:30-8:30pm Mon. Twelve-step recovery group for those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Contact springfi eldsaa@gmail.com. Anonymity assured. Various locations.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Nov 20, 6:30-7:30pm Thu. 217- 737-8356. Various locations. Springfield Civic Garden Club Meeting Dec 1, 9-11:30am Mon. “From Mansion to Homes.” Harry Lewis, Executive Mansion horticulturist. 217-971-6888. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.

Springfield ICON Monthly Meeting Nov 24, 7-8:30pm Mon. Conversations with Candidates: Mayor Mike Houston. 217- 528-9803. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 217-523-5212.

The Rotary Club of Springfield Nov 24, 5:30-7pm Mon. Presentation by Sangamon County Historical Society’s Mike Kinzler on the people of early Springfi eld. Prospective members welcome as dinner guests. Complimentary. 217- 793-1710. Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St., 217-522-4313.

BULLETIN BOARD

Backgammon Club Nov 26, Dec 3, 6pm Wed. Every Wed. Online, new and experienced players welcome. 622-9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546- 2111. Citizens Club Policy Breakfast Nov 21, 8-9am Fri. “The Lincoln-Heritage Water Trail, Sangamon River.” Louis Yockey, Illinois Dept of Natural Resources and Kent Massie, Massie & Massie. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Collector’s Day Nov 22, 11am-3pm Sat. Meet local and regional collectors displaying their unique objects. No buying, selling or appraisals. Free. 217-782-0061. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Electronics Recycling Event Nov 22, 10am-2pm Sat. Accepted items include fl at screen TV’s and computers, phones and handheld devices, offi ce equipment, audio/visual, household electronics and appliances. Goodwill, 1987 W. Wabash, 217-789-7496.

Springfield Railroad Society Demo Nov 22, 12-4pm Sat. Passenger and freight trains travel 4-scale mile layout representing Joliet to Brooklyn, Ill. route. No admission. Washington Park Pavilion, 1501 South Grand Ave. West. 217-544-1751. Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov 20, 6-7pm Thu. Free to public. Conference room. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave., 217-528-5253.

YSPN Trivia Night for Charity Nov 21, 6-9pm Fri. $15; $100 table of 10. BYO food/snacks, cash bar available. Benefi ts Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois. 217-525-1173. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 217-787- 2360.

HISTORY

Great War Encampment Nov 22-23, 9am-4pm Sat, 9am-12pm Sun. Re-enactors demonstrate trench warfare, raids and skirmishes. Indoor and outdoor exhibits. Free to public. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761-3910.

Springfield Civil War Roundtable Nov 20, 7pm Thu. Larry Werline, nationally known Ulysses S. Grant fi rst-person presenter presents “Grant Takes Command.” Free to public. 546-8065. Grand Army of the Republic Museum, 629 S. Seventh St., 217-522-4373.

Undying Words: Lincoln 1858-1865 Opens Nov 22, 9-5am Mon- Sun. Through 2015. More than 120 documents and artifacts related to Lincoln and his biggest speeches. Featuring a handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address, a signed copy of Emancipation Proclamation and a signed copy of the 13th Amendment. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217- 782-5764.

AUDITIONS Old State Capitol Chorale Openings Dec 2, 5:30-6:30pm Tue. 217- 960-6060. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-9363.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

What Is Baha’i? Nov 21, 7:30-9pm Fri. 217- 546-9171. Springfi eld Bah·’Ì Center, 1131 S. Eighth St, 217- 544-9595.

SPORTS & FITNESS

2014 Speedo Harvest Classic Swim Meet Nov 21-23, 5:30pm Fri; 8:00am and 1:15pm Sat-Sun. Hosted by Academy Bullets Swim Club. Sanctioned USA swim meet features teams from all over the region. Age groups 8 and under and 9-10 Saturday and Sunday am; 11-12 and 13 and over Saturday and Sunday pm. Free to public. Eisenhower Pool, 2351 E. Cornell St. Jr. Blues Home Game Nov 20, 7:05pm Thu. Versus Keystone Iceminers. Springfi eld Mom’s Family Night. $12 adults; $10 student w/ ID; $8 kids 12 and under. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 217-525- 2589.