Holiday Happenings

A-Maze-Ing Corn Maze

Oct 1-2, 8-9, 11am-6pm Sat, 12- 6pm. Four acres with miles of paths. $5. auburn-umc.org. Auburn United Methodist Church, 14100 State Route 4, Auburn, 438-3126.

Annual Fall Bazaar

Oct 1, 9am-2pm. Featuring handmade items, bake sale, antiques and housewares. Free. Illinois Presbyterian Home, 2005 W. Lawrence, 546-5622.

Boo Bark: Party At The Park Oct 8, 11am-2pm. Dog games and activities, PAWcasso paw painting, buried treasure for dogs, dog costume contests, demonstrations, vendors, kids area, more. $3 for one dog, $5 for two. apl-shelter.org. 217- 544-7387. Stuart Park, Winch Lane (north of Jefferson).

Carve for the Carillon Oct 8-9, 11am-4pm. Help carve, scoop and move 2,016 pumpkins for Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Pumpkins supplied. All ages, abilities welcome. Free. carillon-rees.org. 546-3853. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546- 4116.

Holiday Craft Sale

Oct 7-8, 9am-4pm Fri-Sat. Local artisans with a large display of fall, winter and Christmas decorations and home-crafted Santas, snowmen, angels, hand painted gourds, slates and signs. Free. Craft Studio - Salisbury, 5889 Grigsby Lane, Pleasant Plains, 626-1738.

Indian Knoll Pumpkin Patch and Farm

Oct 1-9, 10am-5pm Sat, 12- 5pm. Wagon rides, face painting, barnyard games and animals, corn box and barrel tractor rides, fall treats, more. No admission fee; small charge for certain activities. indianknollpumpkins.com. Indian Knoll Farm and Pumpkin Patch, 2850 N.1000 E. Road, Mechanicsburg, 827-0317.

Olde Towne Fall Festival

Oct 1-2. Local artisans and crafters, live music, food, silent auction, more. Rochester.

Spooky Halloween Kids Night Out

Oct 8, 5-9pm. Kids walk the spooky trail at the YMCA’s Wa-Kon-Tah Camp grounds on Lake Springfield, play traditional fall games and more. Pick up and drop off at Downtown YMCA. $12 members, $15 public. YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St., 544-9846.

Terror on the Square

Oct 7-8, 7-11pm Fri-Sat. Haunted outdoor event with scenes, scares and special effects set in an abandoned graveyard and a creepy, winding trail in woods. $10 adults, $8 ages 8 and under. terrorontheweb. com. Menard County Fairgrounds, 18450 Fairgrounds, Petersburg.

Fairs & Festivals

Family Service Center Kite Festival

Oct 2, 12-3pm. Kite performances by Our Kites Fly and 180 Go plus music by Capitol Radio Group and more. Free. 217-528-8406. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

Hillsboro Harvest Market

Oct 8, 9am-5pm. 217-313- 9962. Downtown Hillsboro.

Hispanic Heritage Family Festival

Oct 2, 1-4pm. Arts and crafts displays, pinatas, kids’ crafts, ethnic Latin American dishes for sampling, folkloric dance performances and more. Free. springfieldymca.org. Springfield YMCA Gus & Flora Kerasotes Branch, 4550 West Iles Ave., 679-1625.

Indian Summer Festival

Oct 8-9, 10am-4pm Sat-Sun. Food, crafts, entertainment and children’s activities including fairy house building and pumpkin painting. Adults $5. Ages 6-12 are $3. Ages 5 and under are free. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529- 1111.

LOESS Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show

Oct 1-2, 10am-6pm Sat, 10am-5pm. Mineral, fossil and gem dealers with demonstrations, fluorescent displays, jewelry, geode cracking plus kids’ fossil dig, “dinosaurs” and more. $2 adults, seniors $1, free to children under 12 and scouts in uniform. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Memorial’s Be Aware Women’s Fair

Oct 8, 9am-2pm. Seventh annual event features more than 100 exhibitors devoted to women and their physical, emotional and financial health. $4. BeAwareWomensFair.com. Orr Building, 217-788-4700. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Morgan Horse Demonstration

Oct 1, 9am-4pm. Mississippi Valley Morgan Horse Club members present demonstrations and horse activities, educational materials for adults and kids, visit with MVMHC members and horses. lincolnsnewsalem. com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632- 4000.

Pleasant Plains Market Days

Oct 8, 8am-3pm. Pleasant Plains Market Days, 408 E. State Highway 125, Pleasant Plains, 415-0731.

Rotary Oktoberfest

Oct 1, 10am. Food, musical entertainment, tournaments, more. jacksonvilleil.org. 217- 243-5678. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville.

Youth Charity Horse Show

Oct 7, 9-8, 8am-10pm Fri- Sat, 8am-6pm. Annual horse show features competitive showmanship and comradery from riders ages 18 and under. Proceeds support Peoria’s Central Illinois Riding Therapy program. Free. youthcharityhorseshow.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Books & Authors

Annual Used Book Sale

Oct 7, 9am-4pm. Hosted by Friends of UIS Brookens Library. Great selection of popular fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, children’s books, music and DVDs. No admission charge. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza, 206-6633.

Theater & Comedy

Anita Renfroe Flat Out Funny Tour

Oct 11, 6:30-9pm. 217-753- 3939. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, 793-9760.

Battle of the Nations

Oct 1, 1pm. International Tournament of Chivalry. Full-contact medieval steel combat features top fighters from around the world including Russia and Ukraine. $10 standard, $25 family. springfieldpc3.com. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

Magic Show

Oct 3, 10, 7-10pm Mon. Free. donniebscomdyclub.com. Westside Pub and Grill, 3455 Freedom Dr., 679-4998.

Once Oct 9, 8pm. Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical. A story about going for your dreams, not living in fear and the power of music to connect us all. Tickets. sangamonauditorium. org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206- 6160.

Peter and the Starcatcher Oct 1-2, 2pm Sat-Sun. Author Dave Barry’s take on the meeting of Peter Pan and Captain Hook. $20-25. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

Tres Vidas

Oct 11, 7pm. Musical theater performance highlights the lives of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, Salvadoran peasant-activist Rufina Amaya and Argentine poet Alfonsina Storni. Free. uis.edu/ speakerseries. Polly Roesch Music Room, Visual and Performing Arts Building, UIS, One William Maxwell Lane, 206-6240.

Wonder Bread Years

Oct 9, 2pm. Funny salute to Americana starring former Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell toes the line between standup and theater. $20-35 adults. $5 school-age kids. kirklandfinearts.com. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 424-6318.

Music: General Events

A Cappella All Stars

Oct 1, 2pm and 7pm. Concert features award-winning Sound Celebration Chorus, Sound of Illinois Chorus and the acclaimed quartet Great Day. $16, $18. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Bookstock

Oct 1, 10am-5pm. Allday musical event features five critically acclaimed roots/ folk acts. Free. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave., Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Wanda Mountain Boys

Oct 2, 10-11:15am. Southern gospel concert. Love offering. wandamountainboys.com. 217-525-1978. Edinburg Baptist Church, 416 Ricks St., 623-4437.

Art & Architecture

Ninth Annual Worldwide Photo Walk

Oct 1, 9:30-11:30am. World’s largest photo/social event. Participants shoot and share photos of historic central Springfield. Post-walk social at Robbie’s. Free. Pre-registration required, worldwidephotowalk.com. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-9363.

Artist Wendy Allen Reception

Oct 1, 6-10pm. Art opening for artist Wendy Allen along with live music by End Times Trio. Prairie House Custom Frames, 2833 S. Sixth St., 523-4415.

Be Charmed Downtown and Meet the Artists

Oct 7, 5-8pm. Start at any location to pick up your free wine glass charm. studioon6thart.com. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 522- 8006.

Creative Pathways Exhibition

Sep 29-Oct 1, Oct 6, 12- 7pm Thu-Sat. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544- 2787.

Fall Paint Party

Oct 9, 1-3pm. Paint a witches boot doorhanger. Supplies, wine and snacks included. $30. The Melting Pot, 408 E. State Highway 125, Pleasant Plains, 415-0731.

Paint Nite

Oct 3, 10, 7-9pm Mon. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. $25-45. paintnite.com. Omar’s Latin Fusion Restaraunt, 6901 Preston Dr., 415-5568.

Paint Nite

Sep 29, Oct 6, 7pm. No experience necessary. Ages 21+ only. All supplies provided. $25-45. Registration required, paintnite.com. Arlington’s, 210 Broadway St., 528-1563.

Paint Nite

Oct 6, 6:30-8:30pm. In support of St. John’s Children’s Hospital. $45. paintnite.com. 217-793-0500. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St., 522-2020.

Reserved For Loitering

Sep 29, Oct 3-6, 10- 12, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu. Multi-media exhibition by Paul Shortt that attempts to recontextualize the act of loitering. Free. uis.edu/ visualarts/gallery. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.

The Legacy Wall: LGBT History Exhibit

Oct 5, 7pm. Traveling exhibit features photographs and biographies of 125 wellknown LGBT people from a variety of realms. Reception to follow. Free. uis.edu. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 206- 6073.

Trutter: Black and White

Sep 30, 5-7pm. Photo exhibit featuring seven photographers capturing Springfield and other subjects. llccfoundation. org. 217-786-2217. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Watercolor Society Annual Members Exhibition Reception

Oct 7, 5:30-7:30pm. With judge and visiting artist Donna Jill Witty. On display through Oct. 29. M.G. Nelson Family Gallery, 700 N. Fourth Street, 523-2631.

Film & Television

A Legacy of Freedom Showing

Oct 1, 2pm. Showing of 20-minute documentary about Ulysses S. Grant. Free. Lincoln Home Visitors Center, 426 S. 7th St., 492-4150.

Appomattox: With Malice Toward None

Oct 1, 2:30pm. Showing of 15-minute documentary. Free. Lincoln Home Visitors Center, 426 S. 7th St., 492-4150.

Beetlejuice

Sep 30, 8pm. Film showing. $5. lincolnsquaretheatre.com. Lincoln Square Theatre, 141 N. Main, Decatur, 706-5229.

Public/Private Subversions: Kyle Magee

Oct 3, 6pm Mon. Documentary on Australian art-activist Kyle Magee who is arrested almost weekly for papering over advertising in broad daylight. Moderated by Dr. Richard Gilman-Opalsky. Free. uis.edu/ speakerseries. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Screenagers Movie

Oct 1, 4-6pm. Surprising insights from authors and brain scientists on how we can empower kids to best navigate the digital world. Free. screenagersmovie.com. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. W., 525-1866.

Children’s Corner

Fun Fall Fling

Oct 8, 10-11:30am. Ages 3-5 do fun fall activities, create a fall craft and make a treat. $25 resident, $35 non. springfieldparks.org. Washington Park Pavilion, 1400 Williams Blvd, 544-1751.

Fur, Feather, Fin Fall Fling

Oct 1, 10am-6pm. Family friendly animal programs, turtle races and more. Touch- A-Truck from 10am-2pm. Free. springfieldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.

Healthy Kids Running Series

Oct 2, 9, 4:30pm. A positive, educational and fun introduction into the world of running for kids in Pre-K through 8th grade. 50 yard dash, 1/4 mile and 1-mile options available by age. Registration, healthykidsrunningseries.org. Williamsville Park.

Junior Naturalists

Oct 1, 9am-12pm. Children ages 5-8 years explore the Garden while focusing on a different topic each month. All three sessions: $40 members, $45 non. Individual sessions: $15 members, $18 non. Registration. incolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Science

2016 Illinois Solar Tour

Oct 1, 10am-3pm. A free open house tour featuring homes and businesses using solar, wind, geothermal, passive solar design and energy efficiency to be energy independent. Registration, illinoissolar.org. 847-593- 6070. Springfield.

Friday Night Star Parties

Oct 7, 8-10pm. Hosted by John Martin. Presentation and viewing of skies. Enter observatory from southeast corner, Brookens Library. Free. Weather questions, 206-8342 at 7pm or UIS Observatory on Twitter. University of Illinois at Springfield, 206-6073.

Photovoltaic Site Assessment

Oct 8, 8am-5pm. Learn how to evaluate a site for solar panels in a home or small business. Registration, illinoissolar. org. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Nature

Fall Bird Hikes

Oct 1, 8, 8-9:30am. Hike through the Garden and search for migratory birds with Kevin Veara. Free. lincolnmemorialgarden.org.

Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Lectures & Meetings

AARP Chapter 195

Oct 10, 12pm Mon. 217-529- 9763. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546- 9515.

Avoiding Litigation

Oct 6, 7:30am. Seminar on avoiding litigation in business 217-525-1173. The State House Inn, 101 E. Adams St.

Breakfast Optimist Club

Sep 30, 7am. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 217-546- 5021. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

Capital Area Woodworkers Club Meeting

Oct 3, 6:30-8pm Mon. Scheduled program is “Bending Wood” by presenter Roland Folse. Visitors welcome. Free. cawspi.org. 217-553- 0097. MCL Cafeteria, 2151 Wabash Ave., 787-8706.

Grief Support Group

Oct 11, 5-6pm. Curriculum follows the five stages of grief. Ages 12 and up. Free.

Advance registration required at MemorialHomeServices. com/Hospice or 788-3333. Memorial’s Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller, 545-6314.

GriefShare

Oct 5, 12, 6:30pm. 13-week grief recovery program utilizes video seminars, a support group and a workbook. Registration, 414-0126 or griefshare.org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

GriefShare

Oct 4, 11, 6:30-8:30pm. 14- week program utilizes video seminar series, workbook and sharing time as participants work through their stages of grief. Register, 899-9418 or j.oest@att.net. griefshare.org. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.

Local Beans and Brew: Craft Beer and Chili

Oct 7, 11:30pm. A UIS Lunch and Learn Series event. Brent Schwoerer discusses the history of craft beer making and microbrewing. William Furry discusses the history and culture of chili. $23 per person, includes hot buffet lunch. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Overeaters Anonymous

Oct 3, 10, 5:30pm Mon. 12- step meeting. Mondays. 217- 369-0386. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 523-5897.

Overeaters Anonymous

Oct 1, 8, 10am. 12-step meeting. Saturdays. 217-369- 0386. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, 793-9760.

Sertoma Club

Oct 3, 12pm Mon. Noon, first and third Monday of every month. More information, 546- 2782. Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet, 2309 S. MacArthur Blvd., 698-6033.

Bulletin Board

North Grand Association Officer Elections

Oct 6, 6:30-8pm. All welcome. avenueassociation.com. Goodenow (Former Lincoln Library), 719 N. Grand Ave. E., 638-1938.

SPW Trivia Night

Oct 1, 6-9:30pm. Presented by Springfield Trivia Workshop.

Doors at 6, play at 7. $10 per person; $100 per table of 10. Reservations, lizhuck@gmail.com. springfieldpoetsandwriters. com. 217-546-0069. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Trivia Night

Oct 7, 7pm. In support of the Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony. Featuring host and trivia expert Russ Friedewald. Cash bar, snacks for purchase. Reservations, 753-8000 or svys.svco@gmail.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Trivia Night: School of Rock

Oct 7, 6-10pm. Prizes for top three finishing teams and best costumed table. $20 per person; $160 per table minimum. 217-522-3387. Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach (Warehouse), 4930 LaVerna Road, 525-8843.

UIS Homecoming Weekend

Oct 7-8. Events include Homecoming parade, UIS men’s and women’s soccer versus Drury University, fireworks to follow game. uis. edu/homecoming. University of Illinois at Springfield, 206- 6073.

Food

Illinois Products Farmers’ Market

Sep 29, 4-7pm. Every Thursday. Shopping, health and wellness information, special focuses and more in a street-party atmosphere. SNAP cards accepted. Free. illinoisproductmarket.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave.,

Old Capitol Farmers Market

Oct 1, 5, 8, 12, 8am-12:30pm. Shop local produce, meats, cheeses, more. Enterainment on Saturdays includes chef demonstrations, live performances, activities, more. Free admission. downtownspringfield.org. Downtown Springfield, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544-1723.

Second Annual Homecoming Hog Roast

Oct 1, 5-9pm. Hosted by the Pleasant Plains Community Club. plplainscommunityclub@ gmail.com. Pleasant Plains Church, 206 E. Fourth St., Pleasant Plains, 626-9909.

History

2016 Conference on Illinois History,

Oct 6-7, Sponsored by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation. $90 both days; $50 single day. Student prices: $45 both, $25 single. $15 each luncheon session. Registration, PresidentLincoln. illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Candlelight Tour

Oct 7-9, 7-9pm Fri-Sun. See Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site at night. Staff and volunteers in period clothing discuss life in 19th century Illinois. Live music, gingerbread, cider, more. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Echoes of Yesteryear: A Walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery

Oct 9, 12-4pm. Costumed actors tell the stories of several interesting people at their respective grave sites. Hosted by Sangamon County Historical Society. Free, donations suggested. sangamonhistory.org. 217-525-1961. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave., 789-2340.

West Fork Encampment

Oct 1-2, 10am-3:30pm Sat, 10am-3pm. Historical reenactment showcases traditional military and frontier life from 1750-1820. Free to attend. Registration fee for campers. visitlitchfield.com. Lake Lou Yaeger, Picnic Area 4, 4 Marina Lane, Litchfield, 866-733-5833.

Auditions

Capital City Men’s Chorus

Oct 2, 9, 5:30-7pm. Open fall rehearsals for men’s chorus. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. W., 525-1866.

Macbeth Open Auditions

Sep 30, 7-10pm. Crew interviews at 6pm; cold reading auditions at 7pm. uis. edu/theatre. 217-206-6613. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 206-6160.

Health DBSA Central Illinois Support Group

Oct 11, 6:30-8pm. 217-816- 8523. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

Flu Shots

Oct 10, 9am-1pm Mon. Shots provided by Meijer Pharmacy. Individual must provide insurance card. Springfield YMCA Gus & Flora Kerasotes Branch, 4550 West Iles Ave., 679-1625.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Oct 8, 8-10:30am. 5K walk to end breast cancer hosted by the American Cancer Society. makingstrideswalk.org. 217-523-4503. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Relay For Life of Sangamon/ Menard County

Oct 5, 4:30-6:30pm. American Cancer Society, Inc., 675 E. Linton Ave., 523-4503.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Oct 1, 8:30am. Walk at 10am. 217-801-9352. Fairview Park, Decatur, 421-7458.

Faith & Philosophy

A Course in Miracles

Oct 4, 11, 6pm Tue, 6pm. 217-415-5823. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

God’s Divine Educators

Sep 30, 7:30-8:30pm. Presentation on how God’s plan is revealed in the world’s great religions. Free. 217- 546-9171. Springfield Bah·’Ì Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

New Trends within Unitarian Universalism

Oct 2, 10:30-11:30am. Presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Old-Fashioned Revival

Sep 29-30, 7pm Thu- Fri. Nightly revival led by Evangelist Steven Wease. Salisbury Baptist Church, Byron Street, Pleasant Plains, 544-3207. Sports & Fitness

Breathe Deep Springfield 5k Walk

Oct 2, 11am-3pm. 217-416- 1247. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Jr. Blues Gilly’s Birthday

Oct 1, 6:05-8:30pm. Pre-game celebration of birth for Gilly, the Jr. Blues mascot. Crafts, games, Slapshot Challenge, gift bags, more. Advance:

$8 adults, $5 ages 12 and under. At door: $12 adults, $8 ages 12 and under. jrblues. com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.

Jr. Blues Opening Night

Sep 30, 7:05-9:30pm. Ice hockey season opener. Springfield Jr. Blues take on the Minnesota Wilderness. Advance: $8 adults, $5 ages 12 and under. At door: $12 adults, $8 ages 12 and under. jrblues.com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.

MMRD/CCH Fresh Meat Program

Oct 4, 11, 7-9pm. New skaters practice with Mayhem and Hooligan roller derby skaters every Tuesday night, allowing them to learn quickly about the sport plus roller derby culture and community. Bring mouthguard. MidStateMayhemRollerDerby. com. $5 admission; gear rental for $5. Skateland South, 1500 Recreation Dr., 546- 4543.

Monster Match

Oct 8, 9:30am. Halloweenthemed co-ed sand volleyball tournament. $120 per team. 217-528-3694. Spartan Sports Park, 7250 Ironbridge Road, Chatham, 483-2500.

PIG Tournament

Oct 10, 12am Mon. Play basketball, PIG and enjoy pork. Proceeds support the Springfield YMCA Strong Kids Scholarship Fund. Springfield YMCA Gus & Flora Kerasotes Branch, 4550 West Iles Ave., 679-1625.

Run, Walk, Bike, Skate Club

Sep 29, Oct 6, 5:45-6:45pm. All levels of riders, walkers, runners, skaters welcome. Free. scheels.com/events. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

Why Not You Today Conference - Beautiful Things

Oct 8, 9am-3pm. One-day inspirational, motivational women’s conference hosted by Sonya Jones, Finalist on NBC’s The Biggest Loser, with special guest Courtney Westlake. $40. itickets.com/ events/365376. Calvary Church, 501 West Hazel Dell Road, 546-9700.

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