Fairs & Festivals

Art Spectacular Sep 8-9, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am- 4pm Sun. A multi-experience festival consisting of art, music and children’s programs. Featuring 50 regional and national artists. Free admission; kids’ place costs $2 per child. carillon-rees.org. 787-3532. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-4116.

Atlanta Fall Festival Sep 6-8, Thu-Sat. Downtown, Atlanta, IL, 103 SW Arch St., Atlanta.

Decatur Craft Beer Festival Sep 8, 1-7pm Sat. Featuring more than 100 unique craft beers and ciders, live music and food trucks. Hosted by MRI and the Decatur Area Arts Council. Admission: $30 per person; $10 per designated driver. decaturcraftbeerfestival.com. Decatur Area Arts Council, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189.

Decatur Craft Beer Festival VIP Event Sep 7, 7-10pm Fri. Featuring rare and hard-to-find beers and ciders not available at the festival, hors d’oeuvres, plus receive entrance into Saturday’s festival plus other complimentary goodies. VIP tickets: $100 each. decaturcraftbeerfestival.com. Decatur Area Arts Council, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189.

Downtown Springfield Family FunFest Sep 8, 10am-5pm Sat. Featuring inflatable obstacle courses and bounce houses, games and activities, food trucks, character appearances and main-stage entertainment. $10 per person, free to ages 2 and under. Hosted by Prevent Child Abuse Illinois. springfieldfunfest. org. Washington street between Fifth and Sixth streets, 1 Old Capitol Plaza N, 522-1129.

Glenwood Homecoming Parade Sep 12, 5:30-6:30pm Wed. Familyfriendly parade features Glenwood High School and Glenwood Middle School athletic teams, bands and more. Glenwood High School, 1501 Plummer Boulevard, Chatham, 483-2424.

Litchfield Pickers Market Sep 9, 9am-3pm Sun. Open-air market specializing in vendors featuring items prior to 1980. Plus live music, food and more. Free. visitlitchfield.com. Downtown Litchfield, 400 N. State St., Litchfield, 866-733-5833.

Prairie Days Sep 8-9, 10am-3pm Sat-Sun. Featuring period demonstrators, artisans, vendors, live music, tours of the historical buildings, butter churning, candle dipping, food, fun, games and more. Admission by donation. christiancountyhistorical. com. Christian County Historical Museum, Near IL Routes 29 and 48 on Morrison Dr., Taylorville, 824-6922.

Second Annual Oktoberfest Sep 8, 12-10:30pm Sat. Featuring German bands, food, crafts and games. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 364. $5 per person. 691-1506. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 787-2360.

Traditional Music Festival Sep 8-9, 10am-4pm Sat-Sun. Midwest performers entertain on instruments such as mountain dulcimers, bones, autoharps, fiddles, banjos and guitars. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Books & Authors Author Bill Gainer Sep 7, 5pm Fri. Book signing and reading with Bill Gainer, author of The Mysterious Book of Old Man Poets. Free. 491-8747. Our Town Books, 64 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, 245-2665.

Author Colson Whitehead Sep 12, 7pm Wed. Presentation by Colson Whitehead, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Underground Railroad, winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction and the 2016 National Book Award, and an official selection of Oprah’s Book Club. Free. ic.edu. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 245-3000.

Author Colson Whitehead Sep 12, 5-6:30pm Wed. Meet and greet reception for Colson Whitehead, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Underground Railroad, winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction and the 2016 National Book Award, and an official selection of Oprah’s Book Club. Free. ic.edu. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Author Jan Jacobi Sep 8, 10am Sat. Book signing for Young Lincoln, a young adult historical fiction work, with author Jan Jacobi. Free. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632- 4000.

Hamilton and History VIP Dinner Sep 6, 6:30pm Thu. A VIP event featuring New York Times bestselling author Jeremy McCarter, who co-authored Hamilton: The Revolution along with Lin Manuel-Miranda. $35, $45. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523- 2787.

Historical Fiction: Sundown Town Sep 8, 11-11:50am Sat. Authors Kevin Corley and Doug King offer perspectives on Sundown Town, their historical fiction novel. Free. booksonthesquare.com. Books on the Square Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 965-5443.

ISHS Journal - Bicentennial Commemorative Sep 8, 10-10:50am Sat. David Scott and William Furry discuss the special Bicentennial Commemorative of the Prairie State. Free. booksonthesquare. com. Books on the Square Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 965-5443.

New Philadelphia Talk/Signing Sep 8, 12-1:30pm Sat. Relatives of “Free Frank” McWorter, founder of the first African-American town in the US, will introduce their new book, New Philadelphia. Free. booksonthesquare.com. Books on the Square Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 965-5443.

Poetry and Music Happenin’ Sep 8, 7-9pm Sat. Bill Gainer and several local poets will read and singer/songwriters will talk about and perform their original songs. $6 per person; $10 per couple. Playhouse on the Square, 68 N. Mauvaisterre St., Jacksonville, 491-3977.

Pondicherry Lodge Annual Potluck Picnic Sep 8, 12pm Sat. Annual potluck picnic plus a viewing and discussion of Without a Clue. Hosted by Pondicherry Lodge, the Sherlock Holmes Society of Springfield and the west central Illinois. 620-0042. Home of Curtis and Ann Meinhardt, 2518 Plateau Dr., 546-8387.

Theater & Comedy Comedian Pat Godwin Sep 7-8, 8-9:45pm Fri, 7-8:45pm Sat. Heard on Philadelphia’s “Morning Zoo,” “The Bob & Tom Show” and both of Howard Stern’s radio and TV shows. $15. mclimits.com. 899-7128. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut St., Mason City, 482- 5233.

Music: General Events Bluegrass Concerts Sep 7-8, 6-10pm Fri-Sat. Featuring performers from all over the Midwest. lincolnsnewsalem. com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Capital City Men’s Chorus Winter Concert Rehearsals Sep 9, 4:30pm Sun. Contact 836-3000 if interested in joining. Concert will be Dec 16. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. W., 525-1866.

Joe Arview Sep 8, 6pm Sat. Country gospel concert. Love offering. Clementine Memorial Church, 2075 N. 11th St., 638-1648.

Music at the Market Sep 8, 10am-12pm Sat. Entertainment provided by local performers. Free. springfieldartsco.org. 753-3519. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 544- 1723.

Musical Chairs 5 Sep 8, 7:30-10pm Sat. An intimate setting for performances by Last Acre, Shatriya Smith, Jeff C Williams, Kate Laine, Aasne Daniels and Deborah Brothers. $5. pharmacygallery.com. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801-810-9278.

Patterson Country Opry Sep 7, 7:30-10pm Fri. With special guest LaNise Kirk. $8 per ticket. Patterson Community Club, 123 White Hall Road, Patterson, 652-0386.

Phil Steinberg Sep 8, 1-2pm Sat. Local vocalist performs the songs of Frank Sinatra at Art Spectacular. Free. 698-5662. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Phil Steinberg Sep 9, 2:30-3:30pm Sun. Local vocalist performs the songs of Frank Sinatra at the St. Cabrini Church Fall Festival. Free. St. Frances Cabrini Parish, 1020 N. Milton Ave., 522-8555.

Songwriting Sessions Sep 11, 6pm Tue. Hosted by local musician Tom Irwin, in collaboration with the Springfield Area Arts Council. $100 covers four two-hour sessions. 753- 3519. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

The Chosen Ones Sep 9, 6pm Sun. Gospel concert. Love offering. Edinburg First Baptist Church, 416 N. Ricks St., Edinburg, 623-4437.

Art & Architecture Pharmacy Gallery Exhibit Sep 7-8, 12-6pm Fri-Sat. Featuring artworks by an eclectic group of artists, ranging from paintings to photography to sculpture. Free. pharmacygallery. com. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801- 810-9278.

Public Art, Public Spaces Sep 12, 7pm Wed. John McClarey, Troy Freeman, Allison Lacher, and Corrin McWhirter. Moderated by Betsy Dollar. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Redefining Opening Reception Sep 7, 5-7pm Fri. Exhibition features works by Dick Folse, Sheri Ramsey and Bob Dixon. Artist talks at 5:45pm. Free. springfieldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544- 2787.

Vachel Lindsay: Poet, Artist, Visionary Sep 7, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. Exhibition features rarely seen examples of Vachel Lindsay’s artwork and poetry along with related photos and artifacts. Free. springfieldart. org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Youth Art Showcase Sep 8-9, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am- 4pm Sun. Featuring artworks by 10 high school artists from Sangamon and Menard counties. Free. 787-3532. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-4116.

Film & Television Film Screening: Reinventing Power Sep 6, 6:30-8pm Thu. Film screening followed by a discussion facilitated by Amy McEuen, associate professor of biology at UIS. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Trainspotting Sep 7, 7-9pm Fri. 1996 film about Mark Renton, a heroin addict. Free. uis.edu. UIS Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza, 206-6073.

Children’s Corner Fall Fun Story Time Sep 11, 10-11am Tue. Celebrate the fall season with stories and a craft. $5 adults; free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Illinois Harvest Super Saturday Sep 8, 11am-3pm Sat. Learn about the Illinois harvest through crafts, games and more. $5 for adults ages 19-64; free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Science

Friday Night Star Parties Sep 7, 8-10pm Fri. Presentation and viewing of skies hosted by John Martin. Free. Weather questions, 206-8342 at 7pm or @UISObservatory on Twitter. uis.edu. UIS Brookens Library, 1 University Plaza, 206-6605.

Nature

2nd Saturday Workshop Sep 8, 10-11am Sat. Create your own unique terrarium. $25. greenview.com. 309-243-7761. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson St., 787-4700.

Enos Park Community Garden Night Sep 12, 6-8pm Wed. Every Wednesday. Help garden and share the vegetable harvest. Free. Enos Park Community Garden, 1022 N. Fifth St., 847-341-0591.

Run thru the Prairie Sep 8, 8am Sat. Four-mile trail and fun run through the Centennial Park prairie. In support of the Friends of the Sangamon Valley’s stewardship activities throughout the lower Sangamon River watershed. getmeregistered.com. 585-1818. Centennial Park, Bunker Hill Road and Lenhart Road, 753-0700.

The Oak Ridge Tree Tour Sep 8, 1-4pm Sat. Tour honors graves and monuments. Free. oakridgecemeterytrees. wordpress.com. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave., 789-2340.

Lectures & Meetings AARP Chapter 195 Sep 10, 11am Mon. Annual chapter picnic. Business meeting at 2pm. Lunch available for $6. Advance reservations required. 529- 9763. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Adult Children of Alcoholics and other Dysfunctional Families Sep 11, 5:30pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@yahoo.com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

AWC Springfield Luncheon: Podcasting 101 Sep 12, 11:30am-1pm Wed. Featuring NPR Illinois Digital Engagement Producer Lizzie Roehrs, who will provide participants with a mini-version of “podcamp.” awcspringfield.org. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St., 544-1793.

Breakfast Optimist Club Sep 7, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 546-5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

Breast Cancer Support Group Sep 11, 5pm Tue. Meets second Tuesday of the month. Topic: Overcoming Fear of Reoccurrence and Health Coping Strategies. 757- 7684. Clarke Conference Room (E-118), Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St.

Celebrate Recovery Sep 7, 6:30-8:30pm Fri. Every Friday. A Christ-centered recovery program for hurts, habits and hangups. livingfaithbaptist.org. Living Faith Baptist Church, 7575 W. Outer Road, Sherman, 496-2590.

Education Meeting Sep 11, 6pm Tue. Meetings held on the second Tuesday of every month. Hosted by Faith Coalition for the Common Good. faithcoalition-il.org. 717-1525. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St., 544-8115.

Emotional Support Group Sep 10, 6-7pm Mon. Meets every other Monday. Free. burstingbubbles.org. 335-2961. Memorial’s Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller, 545-6314.

Financial Peace University Sep 12, 6:30-8pm Wed. Nineweek study by Dave Ramsey teaches participants the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future and more. $109. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

GriefShare Sep 10, 6-8pm Mon. 11-week course for those grieving the death of a loved one. Free. Registration. First United Methodist Church Springfield, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, 793-9760.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Sep 12, 6:30-8pm Wed. A 14- week, Christ-centered, Bible-based support group seminar open to those who have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend through death. Cost of book. griefshare.org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

Listen, Lead, Share Community Dialogue-Springfield Sep 12, 6:30-8pm Wed. A community conversation on clean energy policy. Free. ilcleanjobs.org. 208-818-4626. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Small Business Regulatory Fairness Roundtable Sep 10, 8am-12pm Mon. An opportunity for small business owners to share concerns about regulatory challenges featuring SBA Regional Advocate Leslie Davies. Free admission. 793-5020. Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason, 782-1086.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Sep 10, 9am Mon. Monthly meeting. Presentation titled “A Brief Overview of Bonsai” by Mike Sudholt. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.

Voter Engagement Meeting Sep 6, 6pm Thu. Meetings held on the first Thursday of every month. Hosted by Faith Coalition for the Common Good. faithcoalition-il. org. 717-1525. Calvary Baptist Church, 2208 E. Kansas St., 544- 1424.

Women Entrepreneurs of Central Illinois Sep 12, 5:30pm Wed. Networking at 4:30pm; meeting at 5:30pm. Presentation by Laura Camp, owner of Simply Fair. RSVP by Sep 7. $20 members; $25 non; free to first-time guests. weci. wildapricot.org. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Dr., 546-4431.

Bulletin Board Bingo Sep 12, 7-9pm Wed. Enjoy nine games of X-Treme Bar Bingo. Maddy’s Tavern, 228 S. First St., Divernon, 628-8046.

Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11 Sep 9, 8am Sun. Car and bike show judged by veterans and first responders, 9-11 memorial service and awards ceremony, live entertainment, plus an 11- mile memorial cruise at 3pm. Proceeds support the Macon County Help for Heroes fund. $11 vehicle entry fee. 791-1385. Decatur Central Park, Decatur.

Disney Trivia Sep 8, 6-10pm Sat. Hosted by The Pregnancy Center. BYO snacks. Cash bar. $20 per person; $160 for a table of 8. eventbrite.com. 312-399-0560. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St., 544-6464, ext. 44619.

Genealogy Research Assistance Sep 8, 1:30-3:30pm Sat. Experienced DAR volunteers offer tips to help interested individuals get started on family history research or help navigate difficult issues. Free. 636-8300. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753- 4900.

Logan County Fall Pickers Market Sep 8-9, Sat-Sun. Logan County Fairgrounds, 1408 Short 11th St., Lincoln, 732-3311.

Remote Control Jet Rally Sep 7-9, 9am-5pm Fri-Sat, 9am-12pm Sun. Hosted by the Litchfield Airport Authority and Roger Shipley’s Route 66 Jets RC Club. Admission: $5 adults, free to ages 15 and under. litchfieldil. com. 899-4679. Litchfield Municipal Airport, 1201 US Route 66 South, Litchfield, 324-4731.

Ride to Remember 9-11 Sep 9, 9am Sun. Line-up at 9am. Procession leaves at 10am for the 9/11 memorial site on the Illinois State Capitol grounds. All vehicles welcome. Hall’s Harley Davidson, 2301 N. Dirksen Pkwy, 528-8356.

Trivia Night Sep 8, Sat. Hosted by the Springfield Theatre Centre. Reservations. 741-3605. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Food

Eating You Alive Sep 11, 6:30-8pm Tue. Video explains that our bad diet is a major contributor to making us sick, who is profiting from our sickness, and what diet can improve our health. Sponsored by the Springfield Vegetarian Association. Free. 546-9171. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Illinois Products Farmers Market Sep 6, 4-7pm Thu. Shopping, health and wellness information, live entertainment and more in a street party atmosphere. Free. agr. state.il.us/nightmarket. 524-3297. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave.

History Bicentennial and Beyond! The Illinois Legacy Collection Sep 6-12, 9am-4:30pm Mon- Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun, Exhibition features rare and rarely-seen artifacts from the museum’s 13.5-million-object Illinois Legacy Collection. $5 adults ages 19- 64; free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Oral History Blagojevich Sep 12, Wed. Moderated by Mark DePue. Part of the ALPLM and ISM’s “Tales from the Vault” program series. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Prairie Defender: The Murder Trials of Abraham Lincoln Sep 6, 12pm Thu. Illinois History Forum session moderated by author George R. Dekle. Free. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558- 8844.

Health Informational Fair and Prairie Days Celebration Sep 8, 1-4pm Sat. Local agencies will be onsite to answer questions about Alzheimer’s and dementia, plus a small festival featuring field games ($0.25 per game) and face painting and snacks ($1). Proceeds support the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Free admission. Mill Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, 3319 Ginger Creek Dr., 717-2075.

Faith & Philosophy

Fireside: Tests, Trials and Divine Intervention Sep 7, 7-8:30pm Fri. Fireside is an open discussion on elevated subjects of a spiritual nature. Light refreshments and fellowship to follow. Free. 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

Make a Joyful Noise - Devotional Sep 9, 4:30-6pm Sun. Live music and joyful interfaith devotions followed by light refreshments. Public invited. Free. 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

Wednesday Night Connection Sep 12, 5:45-7:30pm Wed. Free. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

Sports & Fitness 2018 Prarie Star 5K Sep 8, 8:30-11:30am Sat. Family-friendly 5K race winds through the beautiful UIS campus. Yard games, music and balloon animals at finish line. In support of Girls on the Run of Central Illinois. $8 UIS students; $13 community members. uis.edu. The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC), 2171 University Dr., 206-7103.

46th Annual Classic Century Sep 9, 7am Sun. Join Springfield Bicycle Club on a fully-supported bicycle ride with 25 mile to 125 mile (double metric) route options. Lunch stop in Chatham. Registration. cccweekend.org. 899-9175. Illinois Building, Gate 1 (Main Gate), Illinois State Fairgrounds, 1101 E. Sangamon Ave., 782-6651.

Alpha Kappa Alpha 5K Walk/ Run Sep 8, 9am Sat. In support of the local Alzheimer’s Association’s efforts and Alpha Kappa Alpha’s scholarships to high school students. $25 adults; $5 children ages 12 and under (does not include t-shirt). getmeregistered. com/AKA5K. Illinois State Fairgrounds Commodities Pavilion, 801 E. Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Bike and Hike Days Sep 9, 8am-4pm Sun. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffic. Hosted by Springfield Park District. Free. springfieldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544- 1751.

Freedom Fun Run Sep 9, 9:30am Sun. Complimentary 1-mile and 3-mile fun run/walk held in conjunction with the Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11 event. fl eetfeetdecaturil.com. Decatur Central Park, Decatur.

Historic Bicycle Ride Sep 8, 1-3pm Sat. An easypaced 8-mile tour by bicycle of historic sites in the capital city. Featuring tour guides and ride marshals. Hosted by the Springfield Bicycle Club. Free. cccweekend.org. 720- 1568. Gate 11, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 E. Sangamon Ave., 782-6651.

Loops-A-Palooza Festival Sep 8, 5-9pm Sat. Live music, food trucks, beer and wine, bicycle-themed exhibitors and activities, and recognition of the City of Springfield’s designation by the League of American Bicyclists as a bronzelevel bicycle friendly community. Free. cccweekend.org. The Shed, Gate 3, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 2401 N. Peoria Road, 782-6661.

Metric Century Bicycle Ride Sep 8, 10am Sat. Join Springfield Bicycle Club on a metric (62 mile) or half metric (31 mile) bicycle ride. Food stop in Athens. cccweekend.org. 899-9175. Gate 11, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 E. Sangamon Ave., 782-6651.

Modified Bike and Hike Days Sep 10-12, 4-6pm Mon-Wed. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffic around a modifi ed loop. Hosted by Springfield Park District. Free. springfieldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Pickleball for Beginners Sep 12, 5:30-10pm Wed. Learn the basics of pickleball from the Springfi eld Pickleball Club. Paddles and balls provided. For ages 12+. Free. springfieldparks.org. 544-1751 x 1012. Iles Park, Sixth and Ash streets.

World’s Largest Game of Catch Sep 9, 1-4pm Sun. 2,000 participants or 1,000 pairs are needed in order to break the current record. Bring a glove, a ball and a friend to help make history. $20. Pleasant Plains High School, 500 N. Cartwright St., Pleasant Plains, 626-1044.

Yoga Sep 11, 5:30pm Tue. Six-week session led by Megan Cox. $10 per session. tricity.lib.il.us. Tri- City Public Library, 600 S. Main St., Buffalo, 364-8181.