Holiday Happenings
Annual Holiday Market
Nov 12-13, 9am-5pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun. One-stop shopping for holiday gifts, decorations and handmade ornaments. Free. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.
Country Cupboard
Nov 4-5, 9am-6pm Fri, 9am-3pm Sat. Hand-crafted items. 691-0504. Villa West, 100 Stardust Dr., Sherman, 744-9891.
Holiday Marketplace
Nov 4-5, Holiday fare, sales and candlelight shopping. 217-632-7089. Petersburg Square, N. Seventh St. at W. Douglas Ave., Petersburg.
Fall Bazaar
Nov 5, 10am-1pm. Baked goods, luncheon, raffl e and vendors. Hosted by Catholic Women United. Pawnee Knights of Columbus 6379, 612 Sixth St., Pawnee, 827-7297
Memorial’s Festival of Trees Gala
Nov 12, 7-11pm Sat. Black-tie gala features fi rst viewing of 2016 Festival of Trees plus music and silent auction. $100 includes hors d’oeuvres, dessert, wine, beer, soft drinks. memorialmedical.com. 217-788-4301. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 725-8047.
Passavant Holiday Bazaar
Nov 12, 10am-3pm Sat. Passavant Area Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St., Jacksonville, 245-9541.
Remembering Our Veterans
Nov
11, 9am-5pm Fri. Wreathlaying ceremony, eternal fl ame from Nov 11-19,
Portrait of a Soldier showings, dedicate luminaries, more.
PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov. 217-558- 8844. Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.
Surviving the Holidays
Nov
13, 1-3pm Sun. Two-hour GriefShare seminar lends support and acceptance
to the grieving process in a safe, caring environment. Videos,
discussion, sharing and more. Free to public. trinity-lutheran.com.
217-899- 9418. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.
Veterans Day Celebration
Nov
11, 1:30-3pm Fri. Refreshments plus a special assembly to honor and
celebrate local veterans. All veterans invited. Free.
oursaviors-church.org. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old
Jacksonville Road, 546-4531.
Holiday Craft Bazaar
Nov
12, 9am-4pm Sat. Hand crafted jewelry, art work, fl oral arrangements,
wreaths, bake sale and more. Free admission. 217-971-6038. Cotton Hill
United Methodist Church, 5931 N. Cotton Hill Road, 529-2736.
Hope For The Holidays
Nov
5-6, 10am-5pm Sat, 12-4pm Sun. Eighth annual juried fi ne art and craft
fair featuring local and regional artists. Free. hopeforspringfi
eld.org. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave., 546-6951.
Fairs & Festivals
39th Annual International Festival
Nov
4, 5-8pm Fri. Theme: “World at a Glance.” Hosted by International
Student Services. Live performances and food. Free admission. 206-6678.
UIS Recreation and Athletic Center, 2171 University Dr., 206-6073.
Dare to Be Different
Nov
12, 9am-4pm Sat. Vintage fair and fashion show in support of the
Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault. $3 for vintage fair admission;
$20 for fashion show admission at door; $15 in advance. The State House
Inn, 101 E. Adams St., 528-5100.
Persimmon Party
Nov
5, 10am-4pm Sat. Featuring tours of historic buildings, activities for
all ages, food, persimmon deserts, beauty pageant for girls ages 4-6,
more. christiancountyhistorical.com. 217-824-6922. Christian County
Historical Museum, Near IL Routes 29 and 48 on Morrison Dr.,
Taylorville.
Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers Annual Show
Nov
12-13, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Wood art on display plus vendors,
show activities, drawings, seminars and more. svwoodcarvers.org.
Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 S. Sangamon Ave.,
782-6661.
Books & Authors
Coffee House Writing Rituals
Nov
11, 9:30-11:30am Fri. Social hour meet and greet designed to cultivate
inspiration for writers. Second and third Fridays of month. $5-10
donation. 217- 899-5247. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham,
391- 7628.
Commons III Writers Workshop
Nov 12, 9am-4pm Sat. Speakers are Taylor Pensoneau, John
Dorroh, Beth Gordon and John Smith. Sponsored by Carlinville Writers
Guild. $35 per person. Registration by Nov 8 to 412-9409. Lumpkin
Library, Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Carlinville, 854-3231.
Poets in the Parlor: Joanne Diaz
Nov
13, 2pm Sun. Poetry reading by noted Illinois poet and author of My
Favorite Tyrants and The Lessons. Free. vachellinsday.org. Vachel
Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St., 524-0901.
Teen Poetry Workshop
Nov
5, 1-4pm Sat. Threehour poetry workshop where attendees create a series
of poems for the next VOLTA performance in Feb 2017. Led by National
Book Award fi nalist Matt Rasmussen. Free, RSVP required.
vachellindsay.org. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth
St., 524-0901.
Theater & Comedy
A Raisin in the Sun
Nov
4-6, 11-13, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 4pm Sun. Based off a book, A Raisin in the
Sun was fi rst staged in 1960 and highlights generational differences,
race and gender roles and the importance of morality and faith. $16,
$18. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-
2787.
Comedian Dan Chopin
Nov
5, 7:30pm Sat, 9:30pm Sat. Seasoned comic is a regular on “The Bob and
Tom Show” plus many TV programs. $14, $16. donniebscomedyclub.com.
Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.
Comedian Dwayne Perkins
Nov
4-5, 8-9:30pm Fri-Sat. Has appeared multiple times on on Comedy Central
and on “Conan.” Host of “Great White Moments in Black History” on “The
Jay Leno Show.” $12.50 cash at door, $13.50 online. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482- 5233.
Comedian Troy Davis
Nov
11-12, 8-9:30pm Fri- Sat. Comedian Troy Davis draws inspiration from
life experiences, especially with his children. $12.50 cash only.
mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason
City, 482- 5233.
Crimes of the Heart
Nov
11-13, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Play follows three sisters awaiting news
of their grandfather who is living out his last hours in the local
hospital. Presented by the Springfi eld Theatre Centre. hcfta.org.
Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
Frankenstein
Nov
4-6. By Mary Shelley; adapted by Aasne Daniels. Admission. 245-3471.
Illinois College, 1101 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 245-3000.
Comedian Jerry Donovan
Nov
11-12, 7:30pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat, 9:30pm Sat. Clean comic with an edge
makes his debut headlining in Springfi eld. $14, $16.
donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr.,
391-JOKE.
Macbeth
Nov
3-6, 7:30pm Wed- Sat, 2pm Sun. One of the world’s most famous plays.
Shakespeare’s mysterious play explores the dark side of ambition. $8-14.
uis.edu/ theatre. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 206-6160.
School of Rock
Nov
11-13, 7:30-10pm Fri- Sat, 2-4:30pm Sun. Brand new musical based on the
fi lm written by Mike White starring Jack Black. Presented by Glenwood
High School. $8 adults, $6 students and seniors. 217-622-6881. Glenwood
High School, 1501 Plummer Boulevard, Chatham, 483-2424.
Tim Cavanagh Nov
4, 6pm Fri. Nationallyrecognized comedian Tim Cavanaugh, plus dinner,
auctions, more. Semi-formal attire required. Northfi eld Inn Suites and
Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr., 523-7900.
Music: General Events
A Tribute to Benny Goodman: The Julian Bliss Septet
Nov
11, 8pm Fri. British clarinet virtuoso Julian Bliss leads septet
through songs made famous by Benny Goodman during the 1930s and 1940s
swing era. Live performance is punctuated with stories and anecdotes
about Goodman’s life. Tickets. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon
Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.
Organ Recital
Nov
6, 2pm Sun. Guest organist Benton Blasingame performs his own
compositions plus music by Bach, Mozart, Durufl e and more. Free.
gracelutheranspringfi eld.com. Grace Lutheran Church, 714 East Capitol
Ave., 522-3965.
SVCO/Youth Symphony Fall Concert
Nov
11, 7:30-9pm Fri. Youth Symphony performs Stravinsky’s “The Firebird”
and Rachmaninoff’s “Vocalise.” SVCO performs great American music of the
past 150 years. $10 adults, $5 students, free to ages 12 and under.
svys. org. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.
The Allen Family
Nov
4, 7pm. Gospel concert. Free to public, love offering received. First
Presbyterian Church, 107 North St., Morrisonville, 532-2364.
UIS Music Chamber Music Recital
Nov
5, 1-3pm Sat. Featuring the UIS Camerata and UIS Chorus. Free, but
donations suggested. Polly Roesch Music Room, Visual and Performing Arts
Building, UIS, One William Maxwell Lane, 206-6240. Dance
Dinner and Dance
Nov
12, 6pm Sat. 77th anniversary of the James Weldon Johnson Study Guild.
$50. Reservations, 698-2780. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther
Creek Dr., 546- 4431.
Ed Clark
Nov 4, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.
USO Veterans Dinner Dance
Nov
4, 12am Fri. Music by the Don Smith Quartet. Members and guests. RSVP
by Oct. 21 to 529-0158. Springfi eld Elks Lodge #158, 409 E. Lake Shore
Dr., 529-0158.
Art & Architecture
Cute Creep Exhibit
Nov
4-5, 11-12, 12-6pm Fri- Sat. On display through Dec 3. Free.
pharmacygallery.com. The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space, 711 S. Fifth
St., 801-810-9278.
Festive Fall Wreaths
Nov
12, 10:30am-1:30pm Sat. Create a festive fall wreath for your home. $30
includes design, materials, help. Preregistration, habitatsangamon.
volunteerhub.com. 217-523- 2710. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 2744 S.
Sixth St., 787-7209.
Gallery Lantern Walk
Nov
10, 7:30-9:30pm Thu. Local artist, musician and poet Jeff Williams
leads tour of the Happenstance: Found Object Sculpture Exhibition. Free.
springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.,
544-2787.
Happenstance
Nov 3-5, 8-11, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 12-7pm Thu-Sat. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.
Paint Nite
Nov
7, 14, 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
Nov
9, 7-9pm Wed. No experience necessary. Ages 21+ only. All supplies
provided. $25-45. Registration required, paintnite.com. Fire and Ale, 35
Illini Boulevard, Sherman, 496- 2236.
Paint Nite
Nov
3, 10, 7pm Thu. No experience necessary. Ages 21+ only. All supplies
provided. $25-45. Registration required, paintnite.com. Arlington’s, 210
Broadway St., 528-1563.
Petrolia Exhibition Opening
Nov
11, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. Cut paper installation of intertwined and tubular
formations by Clemson professor Kathleen Thum. On display through Nov
25. Free. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N.
Fourth St., 523-2631.
Testimony
Nov
3-5, 8-12, 12-7pm Thu- Sat. Exhibition is a testament and response to
nature featuring oil and acrylic paintings by Jane Frey and
inspirational photography by Bob Leffl er. On display through Dec 1.
Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.,
544-2787.
Film & Television
Black Power: The Cry of Jazz
Nov
14, 6pm Mon. Showing of 1959 documentary by Ed Bland connecting jazz to
African American history. Moderated by Dr. Richard Gilman-Opalsky and
Kamau Kemayo. Free. uis.edu/ speakerseries. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One
University Plaza, 206-6073.
Route 66 Film Festival
Nov 4-5, 6:30pm- 10pm Fri, 10am-12am Sat. Independent fi lms from around the world. Many fi lmmakers attend. Awards ceremony
after Saturday evening session. 5 sessions Friday night and Saturday,
$10 each or all 5 for $40. Free receptions at 10pm Friday and Saturday.
route66fi lmfestival.net. 217- 364-1005. Capital City Bar & Grill,
3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.
Shakespeare Behind Bars
Nov
7, 7pm Mon. Documentary fi lm documents Shakespeare’s fi nal play “The
Tempest” as told from prison. Discussion to follow screening. Free. uis.
edu/speakerseries. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 206-6160.
Through a Different Lens Film Series
Nov 3, 10, 6-9pm Thu. Unique fi lms and discussion. Free. llccfoundation.org. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.
Children’s Corner
Discovery After Dark
Nov
4, 7-9pm Fri. See the zoo in a different light during a guided,
nocturnal tour. Advance registration required. Theme is animal
enrichment. Residents: $7 adults, $5 children. Non: $9 adults, $7
children. springfi eldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore
Dr., 585-1821.
Harry Potter and The Fantastic Beasts
Nov
12, 5:30-7:30pm Sat. Learn about the zoo’s fantastic beasts, create a
wand, take a potions lesson and take a guided zoo tour with wizarding
students. $3 child, $4 adult. springfi eldparks. org. Henson Robinson
Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585- 1821.
Junior Naturalists
Nov
5, 9am-12pm Sat. Children ages 5-8 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.
lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore
Dr., 529-1111.
Radical Presence
Nov
3, 6pm Thu. Dr. Finney argues that slavery, Jim Crow and racial
violence have shaped cultural understandings of the great outdoors and
determined who should and can access natural spaces. Free. uis.edu/
speakerseries. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.
The Listener
Nov
10, 10am Thu. A special, kid-friendly performance. Musical journey
features guest conductor Benjamin Rous and the Illinois Symphony
Orchestra along with the Magic Circle Mime Company. $6. ilsymphony.org.
Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.
Wild Kratts Live!
Nov
12, 1pm, 4:30pm Sat. Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt activate Creature
Power Suits to confront a comic villain in “To the Creature Rescue!”
Tickets. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University
Plaza, 206-6160. Lectures & Meetings
AARP Chapter 195
Nov 14, 12pm Mon. 217-529-9763. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546- 9515.
Central Illinois Numismatic Association
Nov 10, 7pm Thu. Monthly meeting. Public invited. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St., 528-5740.
Doctor Is In: A Stress-Free Holiday Season
Nov
3, 6:30-8pm Thu. Learn to keep blood pressure in check, get a restful
night’s sleep, recognize emotional triggers and manage the holidays with
ease with tips from Springfi eld Clinic’s panel of experts. Free.
Registration, springfi eldclinic.com. Springfi eld Clinic East, 1025 S.
Sixth St., 528-7541.
Grief Support Group
Nov
8, Curriculum follows the fi ve 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
Nov
8, 6:30-8:30pm Tue, 14-week program utilizes video seminar series,
workbook and sharing time as participants work through their stages of
grief. Register, 899-9418 or [email protected]. griefshare.org. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.
GriefShare
Nov
9, 6:30pm Wed. 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.
North End Association Take Two
Nov
7, 6-6:45pm Mon. Meet and discuss neighborhood concerns with police
offi cer James Doss, president Dawn Miller and Alderman Fulgenzi. Free.
502-682-6165. Fulgenzi’s Pizza and Pasta, 1168 Sangamon Ave., 544-8520.
Overeaters Anonymous
Nov 7, 14, 5:30pm Mon. 12-step meeting. Mondays. 217-369-0386. Unity of Springfi eld, 417 Cordelia, 523-5897.
Overeaters Anonymous
Nov 5, 12, 10am Sat. 12-step meeting. Saturdays. 217-369-0386. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, 793-9760.
Sertoma Club
Nov
7, 12pm Mon. Noon, fi rst and third Monday of every month. More
information, 546-2782. Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet, 2309 S. MacArthur
Blvd., 698-6033. Bulletin Board
Chill and Build
Nov
12, 10:30am-3pm Sat. Be creative and have fun while helping Habitat For
Humanity of Sangamon County end poverty housing. Wear closed-toed
shoes. Free. Registration, habitatsangamon.volunteerhub.com. 217-
523-2710. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 2744 S. Sixth St., 787-7209.
Hearts and Hammers Game Night
Nov
5, 6-10pm Sat. Local celebrities play against each other on a during a
life-size half-Monopoly and half-Chutes and Ladders board. Sponsored by
Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County. $20 admission includes dinner.
habitatsangamon.com. 217-523- 2710. Firefi ghters-Postal Lake Club, 940
W. Lake Shore Dr., 622-0099.
Restyled Furniture Event
Nov
12, 9am-12pm Sat. Beautiful and unique restyled furniture. Free
admission. Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Ave.,
546-4631.
Rotary South’s Trivia Night
Nov 12, 6-10pm Sat. Cost is $10 per person; 10 person teams. RSVP to andydcpt@ gmail.com. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 787-2360.
SBC Trivia Night
Nov
5, 6-10pm Sat. Cash bar, mulligans, BYO snacks. $150 per table or $15
per person. springfi eldballetco.org. 217- 544-1967. Christ the King
Parish Center, 1930 Barberry Dr., 546-3527.
Trivia Night
Nov
4, 6-9pm Fri. Theme is “Favorite Television Characters.” Proceeds
support YMCA’s Strong Kids. $100 per team, 10 per table. Reservations,
217-544-9846. Springfi eld YMCA Gus & Flora Kerasotes Branch, 4550
West Iles Ave., 679-1625.
Veterans Resource Event
Nov
10, 10am-2pm Thu. Veterans resource event with USAA, IL Dept of
Employment Security, Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, AMVETS and others.
Complimentary haircuts, fl u shots, more for vets with VA identifi
cation card. Free. co.sangamon.il.us. 217-753- 6680. VFW 10302
Northenders, 2349 Stockyard Road, 523- 7523.
Korean War National Museum Trivia Night
Nov
5, 7-10pm Sat. Hosted by WCIA ciLiving’s Matt Metcalf. BYO food and
drink. $100 per table with a max of 10. $15 per individual. kwnm.org.
Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old
State Capitol Plaza, 523- 7230.
Food
Abundance Live II
Nov
5, 6-10pm Sat. Lowcountry shrimp boil with live music by the Zydeco
Crawdaddys. Tickets, $50. 217- 525-8843. Piper Glen Golf Club, 7112
Piper Glen Dr., 483-6537.
Kegs, Corks and Forks
Nov
4, 5-9pm Fri. Food tasting event features wines, local microbrews,
delicious food, music, more. $12, includes glass and fi ve tickets.
chathamil-chamber.com. 217-483-6450.
Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, 483-7999.
Mostaccioli and Sausage Dinner
Nov
6, 11:30am-5pm. $8 adults, $4 ages 4-11, under 4 free. St. Joseph the
Worker Church, 700 E. Spruce St., Chatham, 483-3772. History
A Literary Evening
Nov
12, 7-9pm Sat. Costumed interpreters read from 19th century literature
and prose. Wine and dessert reception to follow. $20. edwardsplace.org.
Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.,
523-2631.
Civil War Saturdays
xNov
5, 1pm. Jon Austin portrays a doctor giving a 19th-century medical
lecture, complete with a “corpse.” Free, but $5 donation suggested.
illinois.gov/ihpa. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza,
785-9363.
Great War Encampment
Nov
11-12, 1-4:30pm Fri, 9am- 5pm Sat. See a close-up view of life in the
trenches of Europe during WWI. Living historians, trench recreation,
talks, mock battles and more. Free. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301
N. MacArthur Blvd, 761-3910. Auditions
Capital City Men’s Chorus Nov 6, 13, 5:30-7pm Sun. Open fall rehearsals for men’s chorus. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. W., 525-1866.
Health
Cancer Companions
Nov
7, 14, 6:30-8pm Mon. Nine-week session hosted by Bringing Hope to the
Journey, a ministry to current or former cancer patients, their loved
ones, friends and co-workers. oursaviors-church.org. Our Savior’s Church
and School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-4531.
DBSA Central Illinois Support Group
Nov 8, 6:30-8pm Tue. 217- 816-8523. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.
Faith & Philosophy
A Course in Miracles
Nov 8, 6pm Tue. 217-415- 5823. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.
Islam: A Closer Look
Nov
5, 9am-12pm Sat. Threehour study of Islam with Dr. John Nixon and Dr.
Gary Davis. Free. buffalohartpc. com. 217-741-2531. Buffalo Hart
Presbytarian Church, 7862 Buffalo Hart Road, Williamsville, 523-2801. Unity Cafe
Nov 3, 6-8pm. Inspirational entertainment, fellowship and more. Free. New Mission Church of God, 2450 Taylor Ave.
Who are the Elect?
Nov
6, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe on the
religious notion of being among The Elect and what it means to be saved.
Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation,
745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.
World Community Day
Nov
3, 1pm Thu. Theme is “sharing gifts.” Hosted by Church Women United.
217- 629-8881. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 815 S. Sixth St.,
522-3342.
Sports & Fitness
Abe’s Trail Trek
Nov
12, 10am Sat. 5K-, 10K- and 15K-trail runs. Rolling terrain along the
Sangamon River, across bridges, up and down more than 150 steps.
Registration at triharderpromotions.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State
Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.
Route 66 Half-Marathon/5K/ Mile-Dash
Nov
13, 7am-12pm Sun. Fourth annual race on beautiful, historic Route 66.
Registration, racemaker.org. Litchfi eld Skyview Drive-In, 1500 N.
Historic Rt. 66, Litchfi eld, 866- 733-5833.
Run-Walk-Remember 5K
Nov
5, 8-10am Sat. Hosted by WJVO/WJIL, AMVETS Post 100 and VET-2VET.
Registration, WJVOFM.com. $35, $45. 217-245-5119. Jacksonville Community
Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
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