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Holiday Happenings

Annual CORAL Community Thanksgiving Dinner Nov 21, 6pm Sat. Doors at 5pm, meal at 6pm. CORAL will provide tableware, meat, dressing, mashed potatoes, drinks. Bring dish to share if possible. LGBT friendly, everybody is welcome. Canned good donations encouraged. 217-741- 7739. Pavilion, Lincoln Park, Fifth Street and Sangamon Avenue, 544-1751.

Chatham Holiday on the Square Nov 21, 9:30am-2pm Sat. Parade at 9:30am, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Frozen mini golf, kids’ crafts, vendors, more. Free. 217-415-3126. Chatham Town Square, 101 W. Mulberry, Chatham. Christkindlmarkt Nov 21, 10am-3pm Sat. Various handmade items, bake sale, German beer, wine and food, including brats. 217-793-0139. Engel’s on Edwards, 552 S. MacArthur, 744-0607.

Christmas in the Park Nov 20-21, 4-8pm Fri, 9am-3pm Sat. Holiday craft sale featuring Christmas decorations, ornaments, hand-pieced pillows, small themed trees, santas, snowmen and angels. Free admission. 217-626-1738. Country Place Condo Clubhouse, 1/2 mile east of Toronto Road and 1/2 mile north of North Cotton Hill Road.

Christmas Sale Nov 19-22, 12-6pm Thu, 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 9am-12pm Sun. All handmade items by local artisans. jubileefarm.info. 217-787-6927. St. Joseph Parish, 1345 N. Sixth St.,

Feast of Plenty Nov 26, 12-2pm Thu. Community Thanksgiving meal, free of charge, available to all. Transportation available for dine-in dinner or delivery available, reservations by Nov 25. cbcchurchfamily. org. Central Baptist Church, 501 S. Fourth St., 523-3639.

Governor Duncan Christmas Gala Dec 1, 5:30-9pm Tue. Annual holiday gala. Silent, live auctions, special entertainment by Tim Chipman and Dr. E.C. Bone. Proceeds help support and restore Duncan Mansion. Tickets, $40. duncanmansion.com. 217-243-5678. Hamilton’s, 110 N. East St., Jacksonville.

Holiday Extravaganza Nov 21-22, 9am-5pm Sat, 9am-2pm Sun. Two-day event features area crafters, artisans. Free admission. 217-824-1677. Taylorville Memorial Hospital Auditorium, 201 E. Pleasant St., Taylorville, 824-3331. Live Reindeer Nov 27, 10am-5pm Fri. Meet reindeer, write letter to Santa. Free, photos for purchase. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

Springfield Holiday Farmers Market Nov 21, 9am-1pm Sat. 35 central Illinois vendors selling a wide variety of products. Kids’ activities hosted by U of I Extension. Lunch available for purchase. Free. buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois.org. 217-528-1563. Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 S. Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Twice Giving Gifts Christmas Nov 21, 9am-3pm Sat. Purchases help disadvantaged artisans worldwide support themselves and develop dignity. Twice Giving International Gift Store, 1022 New City Road (Midwest Mission Distribution Center), Chatham, 483-1106.

Fairs & Festivals

Woodhaven Hospice Festival of Trees Nov 20-22, 12-2:30pm Fri, 9am-8pm Sat, 5-8pm Sun. Theme: “Christmas Around the World.” Designer trees and wreaths for the holidays. $4 adults, $2 students, $1 under age 6. jacksonvilleil. org. Masonic Temple, 345 West College, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Books & Authors

ArtLiterations Nov 19, 5:30-7pm Thu. Celebration of art, authors and aesthetically pleasing sounds hosted by the Prairie Art Alliance in the Hoogland Gallery. Featured artist is mixed media artist Kathy Pauley. Featured author is Thea Chesley. Free. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 544- 2787.

Poets in the Parlor: Paul Martinez Pompa Nov 22, 2-3pm Sun. Pompa’s debut poetry collection won the 2008 Andres Montoya Poetry Prize. Current composition, poetry, creative writing teacher at Triton College in River Grove. Free. vachellindsay.org. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St., 524-0901. Pondicherry Lodge Nov 21, 9am Sat. Sherlock Holmes Society of Springfi eld and the west central Illinois area discusses The Boscombe Valley Mystery. 217-546-8387. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

Theater & Comedy

Comedian Todd Yohn Nov 20-21, 8:30-10pm Fri, 7:15- 8:45pm Sat. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Great Expectations Nov 19-23, 7:30pm Thu, 7pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, 7:30pm Mon. The Hoogland Teens bring Charles Dickens’ classic novel to life with extraordinary sets and costumes. $14 children, $16 adults. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Music: General Events

Capital City Men’s Chorus Fall Concert Nov 22, 4-6pm Sun. $10. tccmc. org. 217-629-9439. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. W., 525-1866.

Fall Concert Nov 21, 7:30pm Sat. Concert by the Illinois College Wind Ensemble and the 144th Illinois Army National Guard Band out of Springfi eld. Free. ic.edu. 217-245-3578. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 245- 3000.

Holiday Pops in the Heartland Nov 21, 7:30-9:30pm Sat. Festive music, traditional songs to celebrate the season. Illinois Symphony Orchestra plus Illinois State University Concert Choir, Bloomington-Normal Youth Symphony, Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony and more. $20, $40, $60. ilsymphony.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Millikin’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble, University Men’s Choir Nov 19, 7:30pm Thu. With faculty soloist Dr. William Gorton. Musical selections will include: Bernstein’s “Suite from Candide,” Copland’s “Old American Songs,” “Variations on a Shaker Melody and Hoe-Down” and “Zions Walls.” Free. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 424-6318.

Open Mic with a Mission Nov 21, 6-8pm Sat. Music, spoken word, any talent, piano available. Family friendly. Donation for Boys and Girls Club of Central Illinois for cover. hopeforspringfi eld.org. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave., 546-6951. The Dysart Family Nov 21, 5pm Sat. Dinner at 5pm, concert at 6:30pm. Love offering. Salisbury Baptist Church, Byron Street, Pleasant Plains, 544- 3207.

The World of Music Nov 21, 2pm Sat. Fall concert by the Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony and Civic Orchestra under direction of conductor Matthew Sheppard, and the Sangamon Valley Sinfonia Orchestra under the direction of conductor Diane Turek. $10 adults, $5 students, free ages 12 and under. Springfi eld High School, 101 S. Lewis St., 525-3100.

There Shall a Star Nov 24, 7:30-9:30pm Tue. Fall concert featuring a variety of music to capture the holiday spirit. By Decatur Choral Society’s Opus 24, a community choral group. $10 adults, $5 full-time students. decaturopus. com. 217-454-8008. St. Patrick Catholic Church, 407 E. Eldorado St., Decatur, 429-5363. UIS Music Fall Chamber Orchestra and Chorus Showcase Nov 20, 7:30-9:30pm Fri. Free. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 206-6160.

Dance

Kevin Turner Nov 20, 8pm Fri. Playing the Friday Night Dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515. Mix It Up Dance Nov 21, 8-11pm Sat. Mix of music for all types of dances by DJ Marilyn Ferry. Lesson by Pat Lyttaker from 7-8pm. $10, includes lesson. msfdance@ yahoo.com. 217-836-1438. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Salsa Nights Dance Nov 21, 9pm-12:45am Sat. Great Latin Music by DJ Michael Orama. Dress to impress. $3. SalsaNights@hotmail.com. Omar’s Mexican Grille, 6901 Preston Dr., 415-5568. Art & Architecture

Brown Bag Lecture Nov 20, 12pm Fri. Lunchtime lecture by UIS instructor and DEMO Project codirector Allison Lacher, entitled “Installation Art: Environment & Experience.” Free. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631. Cookie Walk and Craft Sale Nov 21, 8am-3pm Sat. Springfi eld Ceramics and Crafts Club hosts cookie walk and craft sale. Free admission. 217-787- 0617. Springfi eld Ceramics and Crafts Club, 2626 S. Pasfi eld St.

Under the Influence Nov 20, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. Exhibition features artworks in all mediums by 36 faculty members and 70 students, paintings from the “Canvas and Cocktails” program, and the auction of the Art Car. On display through Dec 19. Free. springfi eldart.org. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Children’s Corner

An American Ice Princess and Her Doll Nov 22, 12-2pm Sun. Fall skating event and tea party. Manicure station, doll hair station, more. Sponsored by Springfi eld Figure Skating Club. $15. angiresch@ hotmail.com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.

One Girl Can Really Change the World Nov 21, 9am-1pm Sat. Event for girls and their moms includes a morning of biblical truths, audience participation, interactive games, concert by Shuree, more. Registration at 8:30am. mightystronggirls. com. Calvary Temple, 1730 W. Jefferson St., 546-9700.

Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR Nov 20-22, 12am Fri-Sun. Family-friendly revival of Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning educational cartoon. Featuring songs such as “Just A Bill,” “Interplanet Janet” and “Conjunction Junction.” A Springfi eld Theatre Centre White Rabbit production. $12. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Film

Fed Up Nov 19, 6:30pm Thu. Showing of Fed Up, a documentary on the history of the US government’s regulation of food and how that has shaped the health of children today. Presented by the The Humanities Film Series. Moderated by Dr. Janet Buhrmann, associate professor of sociology, Illinois College. Free. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave., 243-5435.

Nature

Great Horned Owls Nov 19, 7-8pm Thu. Mark Glenshaw discusses the mated pair of wild Great Horned Owls in St. Louis that he has been observing since 2005. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Lectures & Meetings

Camera Club Nov 19, 7pm Thu. First and third Thursday of the month. Visitors always welcome. More info, 546- 5021 or hrm1935@aol.com. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407. Church Women United Nov 24, 9:30am Tue. Featured speaker is Barb Oakes with Heifer International. All women welcome. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Nov 25, 6:30pm Wed. 13-week program utilizes video seminars, a support group and a workbook. Register, 414-0126 or griefshare. org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636- 8463. Leadership First Nov 24, 6:30-8:30pm Tue. Speaker Wayne Cordeiro on “Leading On Empty”. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, 793-9760.

LGBT yOUTh Group Nov 20, 27, 6-10pm Fri. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave., 528-5253.

Mr. Lincoln’s Hometown Civil War Roundtable Meeting Nov 19, 7pm Thu. Featured speaker is Ms. Katie Spindell, Chairperson of the Lincoln Funeral Reenactment plus goingaway celebration for Ron Clark. Free. Grand Army of the Republic Museum, 629 S. Seventh St., 522-4373.

Springfield ICON Monthly Meeting Nov 23, 6:30-8:30pm Mon. Lisa Stott discusses urban planning and downtown revitalization. Springfi eldICON.org. 217- 528-9803. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 523-5212.

The Rotary Club of Springfield Nov 23, 5:30-7pm Mon. Presentation by Adam King on Rotary’s humanitarian efforts. Complimentary for prospective Rotarians. 217-793-1710. Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St., 522-4313.

TranSupport Group Nov 19, 6:30-8:30pm Thu. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave., 528-5253.

Victim/Survivor Support Group Nov 19, 6-7pm Thu. Mothers Against Drunk Driving. 217-523- 6233 x7760. MADD Illinois, 2070 W. Monroe St. #B.

Bulletin Board

Central Illinois Policeman Ball Nov 21, 5-10pm Sat. Social hour at 5pm, dinner at 6pm. Plus dancing, awards, auction and guest speaker. $50 per person, $45 for law enforcement. Tickets, 479-4630. 217-243-5678. Hamilton’s, 110 N. East St., Jacksonville.

Meow Mobile Cat Adoption Nov 21, 11am-2pm Sat. Adoptable cats/kittens from Sangamon County Animal Control. Free admission. meowmobile.org. Petco, 2721 S. Veterans Parkway, 793-7387.

Springfield Railroad Society, Inc. Open House Nov 21, 12-4pm Sat. See passenger and freight trains make their way around a 4-scale mile layout representing the route from Joliet to Brooklyn, Ill. Free. Washington Park Pavilion, 1400 Williams Blvd, 544-1751.

Food

Slow Food Springfield: Heritage Pork Dinner Nov 20, 6:30-9:30pm Fri. Menu created by Chef Michael Higgins of Maldaner’s Restaurant and pork farmer Blaine Bilyeu of Papa’s Pasture. $45 per attendee. slowfoodspringfi eld@gmail.com. 618-525-0975. Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St., 522-4313.

History

Servants’ Thanksgiving Tours Nov 21, 12pm Sat. Special tour offers servants’ perspective on holiday preparations. $15. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Health

Blood Drive Nov 19, 7am-6pm Thu. KM Hair Works & Spa adopt-a-day blood drive. Free. cicbc.org. Central Illinois Community Blood Center, 1999 Wabash Ave., 241-1139.

Depression/Bipolar Disorder Support Group Nov 24, Dec 1, 6:30-8pm Tue. Support for those affected by a mood disorder, including friends and family. Free. 217-761-4710. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407. FREE HIV Testing Nov 19-20, 23-27, 30, Dec 1-2, 12-3pm Mon-Fri. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave., 528-5253.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health Nov 19, 26, 6:30pm Thu. 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. Thursdays. 816-1083. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. W., 525-1866. Faith & Philosophy Christ. Community. Coffee. Nov 22, 29, 9-10am Sun. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, 793-9760.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Nov 22, 7pm Sun. Chatham United Methodist Church, 104 W. Chestnut St., Chatham. Why Gratitude Never Gets Old Nov 22, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Services plus a litany of Thanksgiving. Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Sports & Fitness

Fighting Illini Basketball Nov 21, 23, 7pm Sat, 7pm Mon. springfi eldpc3.com. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis Nov 21, 10am-2pm Sat. Wear your ugly Christmas sweater or tie jingle bells to your shoes. Participant costs vary. Registration at jbr.org/ springfi eld. 309-863-3507. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Thanksgiving 5K Run/Walk Nov 21, 9am Sat. Hosted by Sangamon County Medical Society Alliance and the Sangamon County Medical Society. $25 adults, $10 children under 12. Registration, 726-5106. scmsdocs.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.