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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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