October 2017 Thrive Entertainment Guide

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BEHIND THE THRIVE

September Out & About

SPOTLIGHT: Summer Stargazing

FOOD DUDE: Kinnie Pop's Chicken Cuug

WILDCARD: Rocky Horror at The Avon

Decatur Smokin' BBQ Festival

Q&A: Wyatt Burton

Spot the Difference Contest

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Out & About

A look back at last month’s happenings

America in Bloom

Representatives from Beautify Decatur Coalition and Grow Decatur announced Decatur's acceptance into the 2018 America in Bloom contest at a press conference held at the Scovill Gazebo in early September. To learn how you can contribute to this effort, visit www.limitlessdecatur.com.

Autumn Arts & Animals

The Argenta Autumn Art & Animal Festival filled the Village streets with furry friends, classic cars, antique tractors, artisans, musicians and more!

The blessing of the pets, car show and pet show gave guests a lot to talk about, while the JFL dunk tank and Mister Softee ice cream kept the event cool.

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Out & About

A look back at last month’s happenings

Farmers' Market The WE Grow Community Garden wrapped up its inaugural West End Farmers' Market season in September. Each week local vendors including Wren's Gate Garden & Studio, Del's Popcorn, Peace, Love & Cookies, and McGrath Farms & Artisan Soap sold their wares and were joined by local artists and musicians.

Finder's Market

Over 90 arts and craft vendors gathered indoors and outdoors at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel on September 9th. Market attendees were treated to unique shopping, eating, musical entertainment and a live auction.

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Square Dancing

Argenta in Motion hosted a HoeDown on September 9. Dancers of every age and skill level promenaded to the tune of Illinois Hall of Fame Caller Ozzie Pearl.

NATU at Timbuktu Drag Show

Lock Stock & Barrel welcomed drag queens Sharon ShareAlike, Tiffany Hunter, Makena Knight, and Veronica Bleaus for an evening of singing, dancing, and dollar bill stuffing. Some of the queens have been featured on Ru Paul's Drag Race and the Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Timbuktu patrons took to the dance floor during The NATU Band's show in September. Natu Visinia, pro-boxer turned country rock singer/songwriter, was joined by several Decatur-based musicians who covered songs by Zac Brown, AC/DC, and Jason Aldean as well as original songs such as "Wild Turkey Style."

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SPOTLIGHT

by Caroline Colby

Stretch Summer with Stargazing and More Lincoln Homestead end-of-season event engages with live music, classic cookout Ah, summer—the warm weather, the freedom, the cookouts...all of those things are distant memories now, right? But wait! You still have one last chance to enjoy the best of summer at the Lincoln Trail Homestead's End-of-Season Cookout, scheduled for October 7 from 6 to 8 pm.

The Lincoln Trail Homestead is one of Macon County's hidden gems, just 10 miles west of Decatur by the Sangamon River. Jeff Tish, First Vice President of the Community Environmental Council, oversees this event, as well as the many other events at the Homestead. The Community Environmental Council works in conjunction with the Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead, a volunteer group that is working to bring historic preservation of the site to the same standards as other Lincoln sites in Illinois and to raise awareness about its offerings.

“The Homestead is approximately 140 acres of beautiful park and forest area, with kayak, canoe and fishing access to the Sangamon River, hiking trails, a playground and pavilions for parties and events,” he says. “The Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead has worked hard to restore and beautify this site and host activities there.”

The End-of-Season Cookout features a free meal with classic cookout food, including hamburgers, hot dogs and chips, and the ambiance will be Photo by: Astrosystem / Fotolia.com

provided by the musical stylings of the First Presbyterian String Band, which features both fiddle and guitar players.

After the sun sets, Jeff will lead a stargazing session, pointing out the visible constellations.

You might also bump into other members of the Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead there as well, as they’re passionate about attending events.

“We want to have someone there personally, to open people's minds and hearts to this special place,” says Jeff. Through events like the End-ofSummer Cookout, he hopes to raise community awareness about all the Lincoln Homestead has to offer. “It's so important for all of us to get out into nature, and this is such a great place to do it.”

GET THERE Lincoln Trail Homestead End-of-Season Cookout October 7, 6-8 pm Take Route 36 to Lincoln Trail Memorial Parkway; go south for 4 miles. The park is on the east side of the road.

Find Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead on Facebook

Caroline Colby is a freelance writer.

School’s Out

Day Camp at the DISC! Play games and take great field trips with the DISC’s School’s Out Day Camp! Kids aged 5 -14 are wellsupervised during the camp day.

Activities/Field Trips Oct. 9 Oct. 31 Nov. 22 Nov. 24 Jan.15 Feb.19 Mar. 16 Mar. 19

Overlook Adventure Park Halloween Party Bowling Movie at the Strand Next of Kiln Phoenix Elite Normal Children’s Museum Bowling

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6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. $40 ($35 w/resident discount) 15% discount for additional siblings

Call 429-3472 to register!

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THE FOOD DUDE

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Kinnie Pop’s Chicken Cuug Fresh unique flavors. Made-to-order pipinghot wings and fries. Homestyle classics. A fresh take on a timeless dessert. And what can only be described as the best of southern hospitality (even here in the Midwest) is what you’ll find at my new favorite family-run restaurant, Kinnie Pop’s Chicken Cuug.

After hearing high praises from a friend, I was intrigued to learn there was, indeed, a restaurant tucked back in the far corner of Woodmound Plaza! Just walking in the door brought a smile to my face and got me excited for my meal.

Not much beats a genuinely excited, warm welcome and hello, and that’s what you’ll find greeting you here. Before tucking into some comfort food classics, you might, like me, be interested in the story behind that unique logo (a butterfly) and name. I found out each element has a family tie. I learned from talking with the owner’s daughter that Kinnie Pop was her grandmother’s nickname for her mom, who is the artist behind the butterfly logo. And that ‘chicken cuug’ is an homage to how her grandmother said “chicken coop.”

Having become a frequent visitor already, I can tell you that while a few cozy booths welcome you to stay and dine, the majority of patrons opt for the carry-out option. With everything made fresh to order, the ability to call ahead can save you a 10-15-minute wait. But, oh, is it ever worth the wait! Sure, they could likely fry batches of wings and fries to speed up the time, but you’d miss out on the HOT fresh flavors that I’ve come to love here.

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Their most unique flavor has to be the Big Hen. This is a one-of-a-kind combination of nacho cheese/buffalo sauce spun wings with a ranch dressing drizzle that encompasses all the best flavors in one power-packed wing sauce. I’d suggest going boneless here just for logistics’ sake, or grab that stack of extra napkins and consider a bib. Despite an offering of 31 different flavors (they’re nearly the Baskin Robbins of wings here), I cannot get myself away from the first flavor I sampled, which was the Spicy Honey Pop. It has the perfect mix of sweet honey with a kick (or without if you just want to go with the Honey Pop).

While they boast a simple menu with traditional and boneless wings, plus a choice of classic sides like fries, potato salad or coleslaw, they do those flavors so well you’ll be coming back for more of the same OR (unlike me) mixing it up every time with a brand new sauce. One thing you won’t want to skip, though, are the funnel cake fries! Everything you love about this sweet fair classic in an easy-to-munch fry form. Good luck getting these all the way home without munching a few; bet you can’t do it!

GET THERE Kinnie Pop’s Chicken Cuug 3777 N Woodford St Suite A 330-6580 kinnie-pops-chicken-cuug.business.site M, T, Th, Sa: 12-9 pm; We 12-5:30 pm; Fr 10:30 am-9 pm; closed Sunday

The Food Dude is not a professional food critic. He just really, really likes food.

Joey Tenuto Band Sat, Oct 7, 9p-1a The Good The Bad The Blues Sun, Oct 8, 3-6p Biker Get Together Thu, Oct 12, 6p Odds Lane Sun, Oct 22, 3-6p King T's Sun, Oct 29, 3-6p

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Romp with Rocky Horror at The Avon

Annual audience participation extravaganza amps up a classic It’s been 10 years since a group of Millikin University students known as Shadow Cast reached out to the iconic Avon Theatre in Decatur about bringing a well-known cult movie classic a little more to life for audiences.

If you haven’t already been, every October over the last decade The Avon has shown The Rocky Horror Picture Show, but with a twist. If you’re expecting the expected or you want to enjoy the movie in peace and solitude (in order to actually hear the lines), then this may not be your shtick.

But if you love fun, dressing up, audience participation and seeing some skin—make sure you check out The Avon’s Facebook page for information on advanced ticket sales on two showings, October 20 and 21 at midnight.

Tickets are $10. While you’re welcome to show up beforehand for fun and games with members of Shadow Cast, just remember that no outside food or beverages will be allowed inside the theatre (even if you were planning on using them as props).

“Everyone should experience Rocky Horror the way The Avon does it at least once in their life,” says Avon Theatre owner and “Head Honcho” Skip Huston. “And if you come, be prepared to be a little shocked. But, if you can get past that, you’re gonna have a lot of fun!”

He says people ask whether it’s a play or a movie, and he has to tell them: “It’s both!”

So, what can you expect if you go? Shadow Cast members will be dressed up as the movie’s eccentric characters (Dr. Frank N.

Photos courtesy of the Avon Theatre

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Furter, Riff Raff, Magenta, Columbia, etc...) and act out moments in time with the film while on stage. The audience, too, will be shouting lines or giving fan reactions or using props.

For many participants, this isn’t their first Rocky Horror rodeo, but don’t let that intimidate you because it really is a heck of a lot of fun! You’ll also be seeing quite a bit of skin (think: sexy lingerie).

Skip, who maintains a loyal staff, says the lovely ladies who work for him attempt to outdo each other every year with their costume choices (typically as bare as they dare). You can always check out past years’ risqué photos on Facebook if you’re in need of some inspir... ation on what attire to wear.

Or, more precisely, not to wear.

GET THERE: Rocky Horror Picture Show October 20 and 21 at midnight The Avon Theatre, 426 N Water St, Decatur, 422-8151, www.theavon.com, www.facebook.com/TheAvonTheatre Beth DeBouck is a freelance writer.

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If you love delicious BBQ, car shows and live music, now is your chance to attend an event that features all three!

The Decatur Smokin’ BBQ Festival will include a BBQ competition, food vendors, live music and a car show. But wait, that’s not all—the event will also have beer, wine and bourbon tastings.

To start, this is a BBQ competition featuring everything from pit masters to amateurs.

“Our goal is to give you the best culinary experience with different BBQ items. With different vendors we will be able to give that incredible experience,” says organizer LaVell Peete. The competition will be broken up into three categories: Pro Division, Backyard and People’s Choice.

Pro Division includes a team or an individual who has competed before or is a restaurant owner. The cost to enter the pro division will be $275, and competitors will be tested on a Master’s series, which consists of brisket, pork ribs, pork butt and chicken. Pro teams compete for a $10,000 cash purse that breaks down to the top 10 teams.

The Backyard division is for amateurs; this means you have not competed before. If you enter this division, you will be judged by a Kansas City BBQ Society official judge.

If you win the Backyard division, you get an automatic FREE entry into the Pro Division next year.

The People’s Choice category is where the community can really get involved! This division is sponsored by MJ Kellner Food Service. They’re donating four racks of ribs for up to 40 teams. Here’s how you can help judge this division: On October 7 at

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BBQ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 9 am, wristbands will go on sale for $15 at a designated spot that will be announced later. That gets you 10 tickets, and each ticket can be given to a team whose ribs you would like to try. At the end of the day the team with the most tickets is the winner, so choose carefully!

The event, approved by the Kansas City BBQ Society, was founded in 2015. Along with BBQ, the event features a car show and live music. The car show is just for fun and to show off those precious items; to register go to www.dsbbq.com. Musical acts include Billy Galt and the Blues Deacons, Smoothtimes, Alex Jenkins and the Bombers, William Marsala, Baad Boyz and Kapital Sound.

The event will last two days, October 6-7, at Progress City in Decatur. Proceeds go

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toward the Selma Peete Scholarship, which helps students at Richland Community College attending the Culinary Arts program. “The most important part of this event is we are trying to make an impact on our community by providing scholarships in my mother’s name,” says LaVell. “The more people who come out and support our effort, the better impact we make!”

GET THERE Decatur Smokin’ BBQ Festival October 6-7 Opening ceremony 5 pm (Friday) Hours: 4-11p (Friday), 12-11p (Saturday) 390-5455 www.dsbbq.com

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MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEATRE & DANCE

The musical Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton, Book by Patricia Resnick, Based on the Twentieth Century Fox film Based on the iconic 1980 movie, 9 to 5 is a hilarious and high-energy story of friendship and revenge. Three female coworkers (and unlikely friends) concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss and learn that there is nothing they can't do, even in a man's world.

Albert Taylor Theatre ¡ Tickets: $16 - $18 217.424.6318 • kirklandfinearts.com

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7:30PM 7:30PM 2:00PM 7:30PM 2:00PM

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October EVERY DAY October Art in Decatur 11 different locations with unique art exhibits. Specific dates and times determined by each location. Go to thrivedecatur.com for more info.

EVERY MONDAY Decatur Barn Colony Artists, Inc Ryan Rocha, Basic Drawing (10.2), Paul Hadfield, Colored Pencils (10.9), Annette Russo (10.16, 10.23, 10.30). Madden Arts Center [125 N Water] 7-9p

Baby TALK Times Babies, toddlers and their parents/caregivers meet for conversations, playtime, stories, fingerplays & songs. (Birth to 3).

Free, DPL: Children's Auditorium [130 N Franklin St, decaturlibary. org] 6:30p (Tu), 10a (Th) EVERY TUESDAYSATURDAY Local Sports Exhibit $2, Macon County History Museum [5580 North Fork, mchmdecatur.org] 1-4p

EVERY WEDNESDAY Dine United 2017 Eat lunch at a participating restaurant, and a portion of EVERY TUESDAY proceeds go to United Way. Preschool Activity: Sports Sampler Participating restaurants online Parents help their children learn at uwdecatur.org. 11a-1p the fundamentals of T-ball, Open Mic basketball, tumbling, running, and more! New sport each week. Sign up starts at 8:30PM. All welcome. Free, Donnie's For ages 2-5. Children must be Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland, accompanied by an adult. $36, donnieshomespun.com] 8:30p DISC [1295 W Wood, decaturparks.org] 10-10:40a EVERY THURSDAY Storytime Country Line Dance Maroa Public Library Come join a fun-filled evening and learn to country line dance. [305 Garfield St, Maroa] 10-11a $6, KC Hall [520 E North St] 7p Karaoke (class), 8p (dance) Donnie's Homespun Pizza [donnieshomespun.com] 9p EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY Ladies Night Stroller Club Join DJ DSign for dancing Socialize and exercise! Throw on and drink specials! Infusion your walking shoes. Meet other Bar & Banquet Center [2882 N parents. No need to register!

Dinneen St] 11p $3.25 (non-members), free (members), DISC [1295 W Wood, EVERY FRIDAY Ghost Hunter's Tour decatur-parks.org] 9-11a Expanded Haunted History Tour with additional locations and a "behind the scenes" look at the places that make Decatur so haunted! $42 [haunteddecatur. com] 8-11p

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EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY Scream Haunted House Watch your back as you travel through 10,000 square feet of fright including 25 horrifying scenes, a vortex tunnel, grave crawl, and dark maze, built inside an empty store now inhabited by zombies, beasts, monsters, and roaming sinister characters. $12 (general), $20 (fast pass), Hickory Point Mall (former Sears) [1146 Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth, decaturcelebration.com] 7-11p EVERY FRIDAY-SUNDAY Boo at the Zoo Celebrate a safe Halloween with fun for the entire family!

Hundreds of Jack-o'-lanterns guide you through the spooky treat stations. Take a ride on the Fright Night Express and the Endangered Species Carousel. $4.75 (with treats), $3.75 (no treats), Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd, decatur-parks.org] 5:308p (Fr), 3-8p (Sa-Su) EVERY SATURDAY Central Park Farmer's Market Fresh seasonal produce, plants, crafts. Free, Central Park [N Park St] 8a-12p Fairy Tale Time Explore classic fairy tales, then have fun recreating each story with basic props and costumes!

The Little Mermaid (10.7), Ugly Duckling (10.14), Dumbo's (10.21), and Halloween Creation (10.28). For ages 3-6. Register for each separately. $8, Poage Arts & Recreation Center [2020 N Oakland, decatur-parks.org] 9-9:45a

Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!

Haunted History Bus Tour Our "history tour with ghosts" reveals not only the highlights of the city's history but also the history "that no one wants you to know" - from crime scenes, to scandals, unsolved murders, and more. $32, Lincoln Square Theatre [145 N Main St, haunteddecatur.com] 8-11p

Pumpkin Carving on the Farm Bring your favorite scooping and carving tools and make a jack-o-lantern to display at our new annual Halloween event.

Pumpkins supplied (while available). Free, Serenity Fields Farm [8831 Sefton Rd, Mt Zion, Facebook-Serenity Fields Farm] 1-4p

Super Saturday Recess (begins 10.14) Youth ages 4-11 enjoy inflatables, scooters, basketball, tumbling, and rock wall (select dates)! No registration necessary.

Parent must be present. $4(child), free (Full-Facility members). DISC [1295 W Wood, decatur-parks.org] 10a-12p

Fall Tree Walk Enjoy the coming of fall by touring the park at your own pace, whether walking, biking or driving. Visit the main pavilion to pick up a free ID guide and map marking the location of more than 80 species of trees.

Light refreshments. Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, web. extension.illinois.edu/dmp] 2p

Ru Rah Presents: Infused Saturdays (except 10.28) Live DJs! Infusion Bar & Banquet Center [2882 N Dinneen St] 10p-2a EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Tour Homestead Prairie Farm Visit one of the few remaining log houses in Macon County at its original location. For all ages.

Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] 1-4p SUNDAY, 1 Rock Club Programs and education about minerals, gemstones, lapidary, beading and workshops. 12p lunch (optional), 12:30p business meeting, 1p program. Open to the public! Children welcome.

Free, Clare's Restaurant [2502 E William St, cigmc@comcast. net, rmkapta.wix.com/cigmc] 12-2:30p

How Children Dressed in Lincoln's Time See what children wore in the mid-1800s. No registration required. Free, Homestead Prairie Farm [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 2-4p Schoolhouse Rock Live!

Take a walk down memory lane as Mid-Summer Moon Productions brings your favorite Schoolhouse Rock songs to the stage. $10-15, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, midsummermoonproductions. com, 791-2658] 2-3:30p The Spicy Pickles Young, in-demand Denverbased band with a hot play list.

Decatur Conference Center & Hotel [4191 US 36 W] 2-5p

The Undeniable Sound of Right Now Brings hilarious and heartbreaking to life as Hank struggles to keep his legendary rock club going amid changing times and changing tastes.

But when his daughter, Lena, starts dating a rising-star DJ, Hank must contend with the destructive power of the "Next Big Thing." $7-9 (MU student), $11-12 (general), Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre [1099 W Wood St, pipedreams@millikin.edu] 2-4p TUESDAY, 3 Gardening as Therapy Extension Horticulture Educator Candice Hart discusses what exactly therapeutic gardening is and is not. Learn to enjoy the art of gardening at home or in institutions like schools, assisted living facilities, and others. Free, Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, decaturlibrary.org, 877.6042] 1:30-2:30p

Movies @ the Library!

Clue. The cast of Clue the Musical, as presented by Theatre 7, is on hand to entertain. Free, Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, decaturlibrary.org] 6-8p Racial Taboo When the subject of "race" comes up, many people choose to avoid it. The Racial Taboo Initiative is working to change that and to bring communities and people together. Free, DPL: Staley Room [130 N Franklin St, decaturlibrary.org] 6-7p Women's Volleyball vs North Central College MU: Griswold Center [1184 W Main St, athletics.millikin.edu] 7p

Adult Co-ed Indoor Volleyball Leagues Begins 6-on-6 teams. Teams play once a week with a schedule of 8 WEDNESDAY, 4 self-officiated games. Divisions Chamber Business Breakfast are available in competitive and $15 (adv/member), $20 (door/ recreational. For ages 16+, $180 non-member), The Decatur Club (team), DISC [1295 W Wood, [158 W Prairie, decaturchamber. decatur-parks.org] 6-10p com] 7-8a Cocktails & Creations: Halloween Wednesday Women Figures/Ornaments Channel your inner witch and Paint witch, cat, bat, skeleton break out your best hat. We're or Day of the Dead figurines planning a bewitching evening or ornaments using wooden in the ballroom! South Side blanks. Everyone gets 3 figures Country Club [1650 Cottage Dr, to paint. Ages 21+. $17-20, jccaulkins@aol.com] 5-9p Decatur Area Arts Council [125 N Water, decaturarts.org] 6-8p Men's Soccer vs Monmouth College West End Boogie Project MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 VFW Post 99 [3915 N Cowgill St] W Main St, athletics.millikin.edu] 7-10p 7:30p 10.5-10.8 THURSDAY, 5 Intimate Apparel Community Leaders Breakfast Esther, an African American Keynote speaker is Steve Ford, seamstress living in early 20th actor and son of President century New York, creates Gerald Ford. Bill Clevenger, gorgeous corsets for her Executive Director of the customers. Her successful Decatur Park District, joins us as business and a romantic pen a featured speaker. $18, Decatur pal relationship seem to fall Conference Center & Hotel [4191 into place until Esther realizes US 36 W, herald-review.com/ that some threads holding her forms/clb/community_leaders_ hopes and dreams together are breakfast] 7-9a in danger of being cut. $12-14, MU: Albert Taylor Theatre [1184 Dennis Lab School Fall Festival W Main St, millikin.edu/theatre] and Scholastic Book Fair Join DLS and West End families. 7:30p (Th-Sa), 2p (Sa-Su) Carnival games, concessions, Stand Up & Laugh face painting, and more! Also, Give Back Comedy Tour visit the Wild West Scholastic Featuring comedians seen on Book Fair! Dennis Lab School hit comedy stand-up shows [1499 W Main St, emason23@ such as BET Comic View, hotmail.com] 5:30-7:30p Showtime, Comedy Central, HBO Def Comedy Jam, and more. DVD taping for Netflix. $15-40, Infusion Bar & Banquet Center [2882 N Dinneen St, givebackcomedytour.com] 8-11:30p

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FRIDAY, 6 WSOY Community Food Drive Kroger (Airport Plaza) [1818 Airport Plaza, nowdecatur.com] 6a-6p Women's Tennis vs Carthage College Fairview Park: Tennis Center [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, athletics.millikin.edu] 3p First Friday Gallery Walk Visit three downtown art galleries for a lively evening of varied art, live music, tasty hors d'oeuvres and beverages: Anne Lloyd Gallery and Blue Connection at the Madden and Gallery 510 (160 E Main).

Artists speak 6p (Madden) and 6:30p (Gallery 510). Madden Arts Center [125 N Water] 5-7:30p Greg Glick Band Enjoy live music on the outdoor patio! Free, Infusion Bar & Banquet Center [2882 N Dinneen St] 7-10p 10.6-10.7 Decatur's Smokin' BBQ Festival ARTICLE ON PAGE 14 Progress City [E 6th Progress St, dsbbq.com] 4-11p (Fri), 12-11p (Sat) 10.6-10.8 MU Homecoming Class reunions, alumni awards and athletic hall of fame induction ceremony, parade, alumni band concert and more!

Millikin University [1184 W Main, millikin.edu/homecoming] SATURDAY, 7 Flapjack Fundraiser Come out and support Gallery 510. See any member artist, or call contact the gallery. $5, Applebee's [1275 S Rt 51, Forsyth] 8-10a Milli Mile Includes aluminum bottle, pancake breakfast, raffle ticket and morning of fun! Packet pickup 4-6p (Fr) or race day 7-8a. $20, Fleet Feet Sports [1090 W Wood St, athletics.millikin.edu/ Cross Country] 8:30-10a

Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!

Walk to End Alzheimer's Have fun while raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research!

Registration (8:30a), ceremony (9:30a), walk (10a). Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, act. alz.org] 8:30a-12p

Decatur/Midwest Gangster History: Part II Discuss the possible connections with big-time gangsters and Decatur, IL and surrounding areas. Gangsters discussed include Bonnie and Clyde, John Dillinger's gang, Al Capone and the Shelton gang 5K Trail Run and their involvement in the Awards presented in age groups. area. $2, Macon County History Proceeds benefit Decatur Museum [5580 North Fork, Christian School. Register mchmdecatur.org] 1:30-2:30p 7-8:45a (day of ). $25, Friends Creek Conservation Area [13734 3D Archery Friends Creek Park Rd, Argenta, Rotate through life-like targets decaturchristian.net/files/info/5k. featuring bears, deer, turkey, pdf ] 9-10a and more. Basic instruction provided. Use our equipment Women's Tennis vs or bring your own. Meet at Carroll University Homestead Prairie Farm. Ages Fairview Park: Tennis Center 10+. Register online by October [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, 6. $7, Rock Springs Conservation athletics.millikin.edu] 9a Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] Dulcimer Music 2-4p Enjoy live music performed by the Dulcimer Club. Free, Movies @ the Library!

Rock Springs Conservation Nightmare Before Christmas. Free, Area [3939 Nearing Ln, Decatur Public Library [130 N maconcountyconservation.org] Franklin, decaturlibrary.org] 2-4p 10a-12p Men's Soccer vs Sign Language Club North Central College Learn basic sign language.

MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 Everyone welcome. Barclay W Main St, athletics.millikin.edu] Public Library [220 S Main St, 2:30p Warrensburg, barclay.lib.il.us] 10-11a Oktoberfest 2017 Beer specials, giveaways, and Pretty Paper Iris Folding free food! We're cooking up Learn how to create a flower, brats, making german potato butterfly, leaf or pumpkin. salad and a bunch of other Ages 8+. $15 (member), $17 stuff (get it while supplies last). (non-), $10 (parent), Decatur Food goes on at 6p. Decatur Area Arts Council [125 N Water, Brew Works [101 N Main St, decaturarts.org] 10:30a-12p decaturbrewworks.com] 5-10p Women's Soccer vs Season's End Cookout, North Central College Music, and Stargazing MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 ARTICLE ON PAGE 8 W Main St, athletics.millikin.edu] Lincoln Trail Homestead State 12p Park [hfteach@att.net] 5:30-8p Historic Bethel School Football vs Wheaton College Open House MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 Visit a one-room schoolhouse W Main St, athletics.millikin. in operation until the 1940s edu] 6p and learn what going to school was like during this time. Free, Friends Creek Conservation Area [13734 Friends Creek Park Rd, Argenta] 1-4p

Strut & Shop: A Girl's Night Out Allows girls, ages 3-12, a chance to get their hair and makeup done, model their favorite outfit in a fashion show and learn about inner confidence, manners, and how to be kind to others. Appetizers, photo booth and prizes. Register by October 6 (7p) to ensure your spot for hair and makeup. Call to register. $5, The Dance Centre [3163 N. Woodford, 877.8876, facebook. com/events/744402359032092] 6-7:30p Illinois Raptor Owl Prowl Meet several species of Illinois owls. Hike through different habitats to meet more owls and then to the Sangamon River to call in the wild resident owls. $10 (adult), $7 (student), Illinois Raptor Center [5685 W Hill Rd, illinoisraptorcenter.org] 6:30-9p Blue to Broadway Alum LaVon Fisher-Wilson returns to Millikin for a cabaret performance featuring songs and stories of her journey from Millikin to Broadway.

Cash bar reception following the performance. $75 (VIP), $20 (general admission), $10 (student), Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main, millikin. edu/kirkland] 7:30-9p Zombie Glow Golf Play miniature golf in the dark. $7 (ages 4-12), $10 (ages 13+), Overlook Adventure Mini Golf [2501 E Nelson Park Rd, decaturparks.org/overlook-adventurepark] 8:30-10:30p Joey Tenuto Band Pop's Place, 9p-1a SUNDAY, 8 Women's Soccer - Alumni Game MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 W Main St, athletics.millikin.edu] 10a Bluegrass Music Jam Bring your instrument or just enjoy the music. For all ages.

Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 1-4p

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Clay Witch's Hat Come join us while we brew up this adorable clay witch's hat.

Designed/painted same day.

For school agers. $14, Fletcher Park: Recreation Center [400 S Henderson St, Mt Zion, 864.5424, mtzion.com] 10a-12p

Clean to Bling 30+ vendors! Games, sales, food, drinks, and entertainment!

Get some early holiday shopping done. Free, Heartland Stage Make-Up Begins Community Church: Grand Palace [3253 N Brush College Rd, Dive into fundamental principles facebook.com/clean2bling] 1-6p of stage make-up. Register by October 2. Includes personal Historic Decatur Van Tour make-up kit. Ages 9+,$65, Poage See several local landmarks and Arts & Recreation Center [2020 points of interest, including the N Oakland, decatur-parks.org] Transfer House, Powers Mansion, 5:30-6:30p Millikin Place, and downtown TUESDAY, 10 Decatur. Register online by Mini Camp: Fish October 6. Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Dive into the life of fish as we Ln, maconcountyconservation. explore how they live and look for them in a nearby pond. org] 2-4p For ages 3-5 with adult buddy.

The Good The Bad The Blues Register online by noon on Pop's Place, 3-6p October 9. $6, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing MONDAY, 9 Ln, maconcountyconservation.

School's Out Day Camp org] 9:30-10:30a Play games and take a trip to Overlook Adventure Park Mini Don't Fall Apart Women's Dinner Golf! Kids ages 5-14 are well Ladies, we've all been there. supervised. $40, DISC [1295 That place where you feel like W Wood, decatur-parks.org] you're about to be overwhelmed 6:30a-6p by life's circumstances. Diva Samuels brings an encouraging Holiday Lacrosse Clinic message, along with fun and Open for boys and girls ages food! $10, GT Church [500 S 27th 7-18. Never played before?

St, gtchurch.com] 6:30-8p That's okay! Join those who are already playing the fastest Trivia Night growing game in America! Bring See Facebook for details. Decatur your own equipment or use Brew Works [101 N Main St, ours. $20, DISC [1295 W Wood, decaturbrewworks.com] 7-9p mrinchiuso@decparks.com, WEDNESDAY, 11 decatur-parks.org] 9-11a Mini Camp: Fish Ages 1-5 with adult buddy.

Register online by noon on October 9. $6/child, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] 9:30-10:30a

Women's Tennis vs Illinois Wesleyan University Fairview Park: Tennis Center [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, athletics.millikin.edu] 3p Women's Soccer vs Monmouth College MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 W Main St, athletics.millikin. edu] 7p THURSDAY, 12 Book Club Argenta Public Library [100 E Water, Argenta] 1:30-2:30p Biker Get Together Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 6p Shades of Gray Band VFW Post 99 [3915 N Cowgill St] 7-10p FRIDAY, 13 Glow Yoga4Cats!

All-levels, glow yoga practice with adoptable cats! Doors open 6p, practice 7p. $20-25, Decatur Area Arts Council [125 N Water, TeamYoga4Cats@gmail.com, yoga4cats.com] 6-9p WINOS (Women in Need of Sanity) Need a break now that the kids are back in school? Paint your own pottery & other DIY projects. Fletcher Park: Recreation Center [400 S Henderson St, Mt Zion, mtzion. com] 6:30-10p Evening Campfire An evening of stories, games, and marshmallow roasting around a blazing campfire.

Register online by October 12. Free, Friends Creek Conservation Area [13734 Friends Creek Park Rd, Argenta, maconcountyconservation.org] 7-9p Men of Essence LIVE Enjoy food and drink specials and a great blues band! Free, Infusion Bar & Banquet Center [2882 N Dinneen St] 7-10p

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Scream for Homes A costume party fundraiser for Decatur Area Habitat for Humanity. Music by Pizazz.

Costume contest - cash prizes. $20 person or $35 couple, KC Hall [520 E North St, swingforhomes.org] 8-11p

Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!

The Fabulous Hoedads Big Band Ron joins the usual suspects for a mini-concert and with lots of dancing! $5, VFW Post 99 [3915 N Cowgill St, thefabuloushoedads. com] 8:30-11:30p BongoJak Vs the Loop Machine Band on the Beer Garden BongoJak is a diversely talented musician who plays in a number of bands. He plays many original and classic tunes with a BongoJak twist from artists like Bob Marley, Phish, Grateful Dead, Sublime and many more. Free, Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland, donnieshomespun. com] 9p-12:30a Wreckless Whiskey Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p-12a 10.13-10.14 Haunted Hayrides Includes haunted hayride, scary stories around the campfire, and marshmallow roasting. Hot drinks additional charge. For less scary rides come at 7:30, $5, Serenity Fields Farm [8831 Sefton Rd, Mt Zion, 791-3669, Facebook - Serenity Fields Farm] 7:30-10:30p

SATURDAY, 14 Sand Creek Trail Run 4- and 7-mile trail run supporting Special Operations Warrior Foundation. $25, Sand Creek Conservation Area [4000 S Franklin Street Rd, pranschkej@ yahoo.com, decaturrunningclub. com] 8-11a Friends of the Library Book Sale Used books for sale: hardbacks $1.00 and paper backs $.50.

Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, decaturlibrary.org] 9:30a-12:30p

Halloween Hoopla Visit our cobweb castle dressed in Halloween attire, or come as you are and enjoy the festivities.

Become a mad scientist, catapult a pumpkin through the sky, meet creepy crawlers, collect treats, and end the afternoon with a walk to Boo at the Zoo. $3 (member), $9 (non-member), Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, cmofil.org] 10a-2p Walk On The Wild Side Shop On Main presents a Fall Fashion Show Benefit in honor of Scovill Zoo's 50th Anniversary. $10, The Decatur Club [158 W Prairie] 10a-12p

Preschool Peepers: Discovering Dinosaurs Take a trip back in time to learn about these prehistoric reptiles.

See and feel replica dinosaur teeth and claws, and learn to identify different types of dinosaurs. Register online by October 13. Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation. org] 2-3p Women's Soccer vs Carthage MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 W Main St, athletics.millikin.edu] 3:30p Men's Soccer vs Carthage College MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 W Main St, ] 6p SUNDAY, 15 Community Kirtan Come for the music, stay for the transformation! Serenity Fields Farm [8831 Sefton Rd, Mt Zion, 791.3669, facebook at Decatur Kirtan] 5-6:30p Couples & Singles Dance Keep ballroom dancing alive with a live band! $10, Knights of Columbus Hall [520 E North St, gui.dance.jwl@gmail.com] 5-8p

MONDAY, 16 Pickleball Open Play Begins Easy to learn and play, whether "You ROCK" Painting Event Everyone is invited to spread joy you're 5, 85 or in between.

Courts available Mondays & to others by painting a design, Wednesdays. Paddles available word, quote, etc. on a rock. to rent. $2 (non-member), Free Place the rocks outdoors in (member), DISC [1295 W Wood, our community with hopes of 10.13-10.15 & 10.20-10.22 brightening someone's day. Free, decatur-parks.org] 9a-12p Clue: The Musical Decatur Area Arts Council [125 N Super Snackers Preschool Activity: Help solve the mystery of who Water, decaturarts.org] 11a-1p Mini Corn Dogs killed Mr. Boddy. Hilarious, family Follow a recipe and create a friendly live-action version of the Kids Club delicious treat! Read a book internationally popular board Starring Doodles the Dragon while we cook and enjoy game "Clue" showing. Who did & Granny Giggles. Games, mini corn dogs. Ages 2-5. $8, it? You decide! 216 possible concessions, and classic Johns Hill Center [601 S Jasper, solutions and the answer cartoons. Pre-school-6th. $1 changes every show! Doors (child), Fletcher Park: Recreation decatur-parks.org] 1-1:40p open 7p (Fr, Sa), 1:30p (Su). $15, Center [400 S Henderson St, Mt TUESDAY, 17 Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary Zion, fpkidsclub.wixsite.com/ Garden Club K Anderson Plaza, theatre7.tix. mtzionil] 2-4p Fall flower decor for the com] 7:30p (Fr, Sa), 2p (Su) home. Appetizers to follow.

First Lutheran Church [250 W Decatur St, facebook.com/ gardenclubofdecatur] 12:30-2p

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bookmarks. Lots of food and cookies. $50, Country Club of Decatur [135 N Country Club Rd, snacks and butter beer as well. getyourgirlpower.org] 5:30-7:30p Ages 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult. $20, Cocktails & Creations: WEDNESDAY, 18 Decatur Area Arts Council [125 N Winter Fox on Canvas Adult Bingo Water, decaturarts.org] 6-8:30p Bring your own drinks and Free, Fletcher Park: Recreation He Said / She Said Center [400 S Henderson St, Mt snacks and learn how to paint this simple, beautiful project Enjoy an evening honoring Zion, mtzion.com] 10-11a on canvas. Ages 21+. $15 The Governor & Mrs. Oglesby Pre-K Day (member), $17 (non-), Decatur at the annual He Said Beer, She Look at the artwork of different Area Arts Council [125 N Water, Said Wine Oglesby Mansion artists like Michelangelo, Jackson decaturarts.org] 6-8p fundraising event. $75, The Pollock, and Dale Chihuly and Decatur Club [158 W Prairie, Outside the Lines then create artwork after their oglesbymansion.org/events.

Adult Coloring Club style. Ages 2-5 (parent must php] 6-8p Just color, chat, and relax! Barclay accompany).$15 (member) Women's Volleyball vs $17 (non-), parent free, Decatur Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, barclay.lib.il.us] Augustana College Area Arts Council [125 N Water, 6-7p MU: Griswold Center [1184 W decaturarts.org] 10a-12p Main St, athletics.millikin.edu] 7p MU Science Entrepreneurship Little Laxers Begins Speaker Series Smooth Times Band on the Patio Basic lacrosse stick skills of Open to the public. Sudhanshu Free, Infusion Bar & Banquet throwing, catching, dodging, Singh, Global Product Manager Center [2882 N Dinneen St] scooping, and shooting. Stick for Large Mining Trucks, 8-11p and balls provided. Ages 3-7.

Caterpillar. Free, MU: University $50, DISC [1295 W Wood, Shades of Gray Band Commons [1184 W Main St, decatur-parks.org] 5-5:30p millikin.edu/InstituteForScience VFW Post 99 [3915 N Cowgill St] 8:30-11:30p Movies @ the Library!

Entrepreneurship ] 7:30-9p Wizard of Oz. Free, Decatur Mark Tonelli Trio FRIDAY, 20 Public Library [130 N Franklin, An evening of jazz. Come enjoy Early Explorers Preschool decaturlibrary.org] 6-8p food and drink, and music from Activity: Under the Sea the Great American Songbook.

Women's Volleyball vs Carthage Dive under the sea and have Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 MU: Griswold Center [1184 W fun learning about the world's S Oakland, donnieshomespun.

Main St, millikin.edu] 7p oceans! Ages 2-5. $7, Johns Hill com] 9p-12a Center [601 S Jasper, decaturTHURSDAY, 19 parks.org] 10-10:40a 10.20-10.21 DPL Book Club Rocky Horror Picture Show The Wonder by Emma Donoghue Harry Potter Fest Free, DPL: Board Room [130 N Dress as your favorite character Our annual costume bash. On our stage and on our screen!

Franklin St, decaturlibrary.org] as you take a trip to Hogwarts. $10, Avon Theatre [426 N Water, 1-2p Burst through platform 9 ž, theavon.com] 12-2a head to the sorting hat to find Diamonds & Desserts out which house you belong SATURDAY, 21 Dinner and culinary competition to, visit Honey Dukes Candy Coffee & Cars Cruise In with local chefs creating Shop, Ollivanders Wand Shop, Support Dove Inc., a place desserts inspired by Girl Scout Gringotts Bank and more! Try of safety and respite for your hand at Quidditch and women and children who are other Harry Potter games. Harry experiencing domestic abuse.

Potter crafts like wand making, Pre-registration is not required. potions and origami character A cash donation (any amount) required to participate. 100% of the proceeds go to the organization. 10% of the day's sales also go to Dove Inc. Free, Coffee Connection [2505 N Main St, decaturcoffeeconnection. com] 7-10a

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Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!

Golden K Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast includes 2 pancakes, 2 bacon strips, and a beverage.

Tickets available at the door or call 521-6195. $5, Applebee's [1275 S Rt 51, Forsyth] 8-10a

Macon County Heart & Stroke Walk Companies and individuals build teams to raise funds and walk together. Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, heart.org] 8-10a

Halloween Figures Paint your own witch, cat, bat, skeleton or Day of the Dead figure using a variety of materials. Everyone gets three to paint. $17 Members/ $20 Non-M/ Parent Add $10, Decatur Area Arts Council [125 N Water, decaturarts.org] 10:30a-12:30p Football vs Carroll University MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 W Main St, athletics.millikin. edu] 1p

2017 ISMTA Piano Competitions Young pianists from across the state compete in four categories: Elementary, Junior, Senior, and Young Artist. All performances are open to the public. Free, MU: Kaeuper Hall [1184 W Main St, ismta.org] 9a-3p

England: Coast to Coast Enjoy a 200-mile walk across northern England with John Lynn and an international cast of fellow amblers, ramblers, and scramblers. Free, Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, decaturlibrary.org] 2-3p

Adult Sewing Never learned how to sew? Let us teach you! Make a zippered pouch and a pillowcase. Ages 14 and up. $31, Stewart's Sewing Center [415 Illinois 121, Mt. Zion, mtzion.com] 10a-2p

Holy Cross Lutheran Church Ham & Bean Dinner Home-cooked ham and bean dinner to raise money for our community fund. Carryout orders are available. Holy Cross Lutheran Church [3778 N Water Street, facebook.com/ HolyCrossLutheranDecaturIL] 4-7p

Dance Camp Learn a fun and exciting dance routine with the MU Sapphires Dance team, then perform with them that afternoon at halftime of the men's football game.

Includes T-shirt, child's admission to football game, and pizza. Ages 4-12. $45, DISC [1295 W Wood, decatur-parks.org] 10a-2:30p

Fall Fest Inflatable slide, pony rides, kids games, face painting, bonfire, hayrack rides, magician, trunk or treat. Hotdog, chips and drink (while supplies last). Free, Illini Park [W Warren St & Main St, Warrensburg] 5-8p

a photographer available on site for your fall family photos. $10, Shiloh Stables [4095 Rock Springs Rd, rideshilohstables. com] 12-6p

SUNDAY, 22 Historic Decatur Van Tour See several local landmarks and points of interest, including the Transfer House, Powers Mansion, Millikin Place, and downtown Decatur. Register online by October 20. Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation. org] 2-4p Masterworks II Music of John Williams featuring Polish violinist Kinga Augustyn. $10-20, Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main, millikin.edu/som] 2-4p Odds Lane Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p Cross Country Twosome Relay Two people make up the relay team, with youth, adult, and parent/child divisions. Each person alternates miles, running two miles each for a total of 4 miles. A 1/2 mile Tot Trot precedes the race. Registration 3:15p Tot Trot 4p, Relay race 4:10p. $5 (relay), $1 (tot trot), Fairview Park: Pavilion #1 [US-36, decatur-parks.org] 4-6p

MONDAY, 23 Calendar Kids Preschool Activity: Scareport, Run the Runway Howlin' Halloween ARTICLE ON PAGE 28 Children ages 2-5 learn about Decatur Airport [910 S Airport Halloween with fun crafts, Rd, decatur-parks.org] 6:30-9:30p games, and snacks! $7, Johns Hill Center [601 S Jasper, decaturWest End Boogie Project parks.org] 10-10:40a VFW Post 99 [3915 N Cowgill St] Treasures from the Attic 8:30-11:30p TUESDAY, 24 Bring in two treasures and Non-Fiction Book Club 90s Daughter have a verbal appraisal done The Art of Thinking Clearly: Better Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p-12a Thinking, Better Decisions by Rolf by accredited antique and art appraiser Ed Walker. Proceeds 10.21-10.22 & 10.28-10.29 Dobelli. Free, DPL: Board Room go to the Macon County History Ponies and Pumpkins [130 N Franklin St, decaturlibrary.

Museum. $20, Decatur Civic org] 1p Ride ponies, take pictures, Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, enjoy a hay ride and take home mchmdecatur.org] 10a-2p a small pumpkin. Local food vendors, a local artist fair and Dulcimer Music Enjoy live music performed by the Dulcimer Club. Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 10a-12p

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October Series: Drawing On the Right Side of the Brain Begins This five-week series focuses on basic drawing skills and techniques. All materials provided. Ages 10+. $75 (member), $85 (non-), Decatur Area Arts Council [125 N Water, decaturarts.org] 5:30-7p

Table for Ten Decatur Emerging Leaders Meet, converse and reconnect with other emerging leaders.

RSVP by October 23. Doherty's Pub & Pins [242 E William St, decaturchamber.com] 12-1p Women's Soccer vs Wheaton MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 W Main St, athletics.millikin.edu] 4:30p

Boo at the Zoo Hundreds of Jack-o'-lanterns guide you through the spooky treat stations. Take a ride on the Fright Night Express and the Endangered Species Carousel. $4.75 (with treats), $3.75 (no treats), Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd, decatur-parks.org/ scovill-zoo] 5:30-8p

The Masters and Merlot Learn to paint a masterpiece.

Movies @ the Library!

Open to all skill levels! All Oz the Great and Powerful. Free, Trivia Night supplies and light snacks Decatur Public Library [130 N See Facebook for details. provided, including wine! (21+).

Franklin, decaturlibrary.org] Cost to play is purchase of Space limited. Register by calling 5:30-8p liquid refreshment. Decatur or dropping by the Gallery.

Brew Works [101 N Main St, $30, Gallery 510 [160 E Main, Family Fall Fest decaturbrewworks.com] 7-9p Trick-or-treating, food, live music, gallery510.org] 6-8p inflatables & games (all inside).

Women's Volleyball vs Richland Alumni Halloween Movie Free, Decatur First Nazarene Elmhurst College Special Feature: Young Frankenstein [1177 W Hickory Point Rd, MU: Griswold Center [1184 W Kick off your Halloween Main St, athletics.millikin.edu] 7p D1Naz.com] 6-8p weekend with this classic Men's Soccer vs Wheaton College American comedy film Rated PG. WEDNESDAY, 25 MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 Free to all Alumni, Friends and Mini Camp: Pumpkins Family of Richland. Avon Theatre W Main St, athletics.millikin.

Dig into a pumpkin and [426 N Water, alumni@richland. edu] 7p experience first-hand the edu, Richland.edu/alumni ] 7-9p seeds and textures of this fall Open Blues Jam vegetable. For ages 3-5 with an Open to all blues musicians and The Fabulous Hoedads adult buddy. Register online by vocalists. Noah Williams leads $5, VFW Post 99 [3915 N Cowgill noon on October 24. $6/child, St, thefabuloushoedads.com] the jam. Come join in or just Rock Springs Conservation Area listen to some good blues. Free, 7-10p [3939 Nearing Ln] 9:30-10:30a Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] FRIDAY, 27 7-10p Halloween Lunch Halloween Costume Party Seniors ages 55+ enjoy a spooky THURSDAY, 26 Meet your favorite princesses Halloween lunch. Wear your and movie characters! Special Mini Camp: Pumpkins favorite costume for a chance guests include Elsa, Belle, For ages 1-5 with an adult to win great prizes! Register Cinderella, Darth Vader, Olaf, buddy. Register online by

by October 18. $10, Johns Hill and a Minion! Dress up or come noon on October 24. $6/child, Center [601 S Jasper, 429.7750, as you are! Enjoy snacks, face Rock Springs Conservation decatur-parks.org] 12-3p painting, other fun activities, Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] and will take a special photo with their favorite character.

9:30-10:30a All welcome! $25 (child), Free Midday Fashion Show (parent), $10 (additional child), Modeling the clothes available DISC [1295 W Wood] 5:30-7:30p to purchase from Shop On Main.

Wildflour Artisan Bakery [256 W Haunted Hayrides Includes haunted hayride, scary Main] 11:30a-1p stories around the campfire, and marshmallow roasting. Hot drinks additional charge. For less scary rides come at 7:30, $5, Serenity Fields Farm [8831 Sefton Rd, Mt Zion, 791-3669, Facebook - Serenity Fields Farm] 7:30-10:30p

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Wreckless Whiskey Halloween Special Halloween party complete with a costume contest and other fun things. $5, Infusion Bar & Banquet Center [2882 N Dinneen St] 9-11:30p 10.27-10.28 Lizzie A new American musical set to a blistering rock score- On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small New England city, a prominent businessman and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their daughter Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect. Lizzie's trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation, and her story has become an American legend. $7-9 (MU student), $11-12 (general), Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre [1099 W Wood St, pipedreams@millikin. edu] 7:30-9:30p

Fall Festival 500 Kids Karneval (including inflatables, carnival games, general store, fun food, and more 4-7p), music by Die Musikmeisters (5-7p), and a movie (7p). Full German meal available for purchase (dine in or carry out). All welcome. St Paul's Lutheran Church [1 Bachrach Ct, spldecatur.org] 4-8:30p

SUNDAY, 29 Fall Harvest Festival Crafts, pumpkin rolling, wagon rides, a child-sized straw maze, and tours of historic Homestead Prairie Farm. Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation. org] 1-4p

Governor Oglesby Mansion Open Immerse yourself in the rich Kidd Kaddilac's Halloween Bash! history of the home's inhabitants Costume contest and Halloween and discover their late 1800s surprises! $5, Infusion Bar lifestyle. $2 (non-member), Free & Banquet Center [2882 N (member), Oglesby Mansion Dinneen St] 6-9p [421 W William, oglesbymansion. org] 2-4p Murder Mystery Dinner Proceeds benefit the Millikin ACC's Trunk or Treat Festival Cheerleading Squad! First Food, games & prizes, and lots of come, first served. Limited amazing trunks created by our seats. Ages 18+. $20/person, members. Bring your costumes, $35/couple, Decatur Masonic your candy buckets, and your Temple [224 W William St, friends. Free, Antioch Christian MurderMysteryDinnerMU@ Church [5409 E US Rt 36, SATURDAY, 28 gmail.com, facebook.com/ev accdecatur.org] 3-5p Halloween Hustle ents/1917541808494291/?ti=i King T's 5k run and 1-mile walk. cl] 6-9p Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] Registration 9a, race 9:30a.

An Evening with Comedian 3-6p Candy along the 1-mile course Don Friesen for children to trick-or-treat.

Sara Quah Concert With a unique style, Don Costume contest after. Familycaptures the irony of parenting, Singer/songwriter with a friendly event! $20, Fairview 5-member band. Free childcare Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, marriage and everyday for children 3 and under. $5, First absurdities through characters, bigbluebackpacks.weebly.com] United Methodist Church [201 W voices, parodies and some 9-11a North St, kathybill91@gmail.com, of the best written routines decaturfirstumc.org] 4:30-6p RPC Car Show around. $15-20, Decatur Civic Any make/model car, truck, and Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Trunk or Treat bikes. $10 entry fee. Door prizes. decaturciviccenter.org] 7:30-10p Tabernacle Baptist Church [650 Trophies for best in show 1st, 2nd N Wykles Dr, tbc.church] 6-8p BritBeat & 3nd, Kids Choice, and People's A Journey through the Beatles' 10.29-10.31 Choice. Last show entry at 12:30p and prizes at 1p. RPC Automotive Ed Sullivan dynamic debut, their Haunted History Bus Tour early classics, the psychedelic $32, Lincoln Square Theatre [145 [3460 E William St] 9a-1p Sgt. Pepper era, and the later N Main St, haunteddecatur.com] Saturday Scrap & Craft Crop years of Abbey Road and the 8-11p Bring your scrapbooking White Album. $10 (K-12 with MONDAY, 30 supplies or craft projects. paying adult), $25-35 (adult), Movies @ the Library!

Food/drinks not provided. $15, Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 Hocus Pocus. Free, Decatur Fletcher Park: Recreation Center W Main, millikin.edu/kirkland] Public Library [130 N Franklin, [400 S Henderson St, Mt Zion, 7:30-10p decaturlibrary.org] 6-8p mtzion.com] 10a-10p Halloween with Mammoth Cannon TUESDAY, 31 MerryMakers Art Fest & Escaping Neverland School's Out Day Camp Outdoor mini art festival features Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 8p-1a Play games and have a art, coffee, and all things Pizzazz Halloween party! Kids ages 5-14 handmade. Free, Heroic Age High energy dance band. VFW are well supervised. $40, DISC Art Center [135 S Henderson, Post 99 [3915 N Cowgill St] 8:30- [1295 W Wood, decatur-parks.

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Run the Runway Third Annual Scareport Race Hit the road for Illinois’ only lights out airport 5/10K

By Abi McIntosh Picture it: Halloween-costumed runners run down an airport runway guided by glow lights, headlamps and runway and taxiway lights.

Now see it and be part of it at Scareport: Run the Runway, the only lights-out 5K and 10K race on an airport runway in Illinois!

Running at the airport is an uncommon experience. Stepping on an airport runway is unique in itself, but being there in the dark, with the runway and taxiway lights on: well, it’s just cool. (Headlamps are recommended and will be available for sale for $1 if needed.) The course offers the added benefit of being flat and fast. Top finishers of the men’s/women’s 5K and 10K receive the Runway Light award.

Runners receive a glow-in-the-dark medal and long-sleeved tech tee (if registered by October 9). Also, the event is on the Decatur Running Club’s 2017 Grand Slam Medal Series as a Wild Card.

It’s definitely family-friendly, with a DJ, photo booth, prizes and food. Parents can watch or walk/run with their children during the Tot Trot and then run the 5K or 10K if they choose.

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necklaces and a Halloween cookie. The event has been timed so that parents can participate in both races if they wish.

Costumes make the event more fun, and they’re encouraged but not required, with a few caveats for safety, of course: no bikes, rollerblades, inline skates or pets. Creative costumes over the years have included Pacman, Where’s Waldo, zombies, a bumblebee and an inflatable dinosaur (but no airplanes yet)! Two years ago, Park District staff dressed as characters from Gilligan’s Island. Prizes will be awarded for best costume.

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SCAREPORT RUN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 2017 marks the 3rd year for an event that was once thought to be out of the question.

Former Park District recreation director Becky Newton expressed interest in a race on the airport runway for many years, but approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was thought to be difficult if not impossible.

Then four years ago, Airport Director Tim Wright gained FAA approval to host the race.

This year, they’re hoping for 500 participants!

Proceeds from Scareport: Run the Runway benefit the airport’s youth outreach efforts.

Over the past two years, 703 students have toured the airport. The Airport’s annual Fun Day in June averages 500 attendees, with more than 100 young people taking free EAA Young Eagles flights. Nationwide, the industry is experiencing a shortage of pilots, which may be because of children’s lack of exposure to or appreciation of aeronautics. Locally, they’re looking to build enthusiasm for the industry once again.

GET THERE Scareport: Run the Runway Decatur Airport 910 S. Airport Rd., Decatur October 21 rain or shine 6:30 pm Tot Trot, 7 pm 5K and 10K (race day registration 5:15-6:15 pm) To register: Active.com ($16 Tot Trot by October 20, $21 on race day; $26 5K/10K, $31 on race day) More info: www.decatur-parks.org, 428-2423 2016 Scareport photos courtesy of the Decatur Park District

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This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

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6:30 p.m. Tot Trot 7 p.m. 5K and 10K

$26 ($31 on race day) Register at ACTIVE.com, visit the DISC or call 429-3472.

910 S Airport Rd, Decatur, IL

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THRIVE Q&A

WYATT BURTON

HOW LONG YOU’VE BEEN WORKING WITH THE SCREAM AND WHY

I have been working at the Scream since my junior year of high school (2011)! I've always been obsessed with Halloween, and it was just such a fun and exciting way to be able to live out my Halloween for a whole month. The Scream family is always great to hang out with and spook people with. I've been working as a makeup artist there since my sophomore year of college (2014), and I've made some of my closest friends by working there.

Photo: Sarah Jane

Ever wondered what it takes to put on the scarefest that is The Scream Haunted Adventure? So did we, so we tracked down veteran (pre-zombified) makeup artist and actor Wyatt Burton for a little behind-thescenes peek – and a preview of what to expect at the 10th anniversary iteration of the Creatures of the Night Decatur Celebration fundraiser. He assures us there’s much to explore at the new location in the old Sears store at Hickory Point Mall but said we’d have to tour the 10,000 square feet of fright, including 25 horrifying scenes, vortex tunnel, grave crawl and dark maze, to see what new spine-tingling scenes they’ve cooked up for visitors. As he says, “It's a scare fest beyond words.”

FAVORITE THING TO DO IN MACON COUNTY DURING AUTUMN

I love going to the different pumpkin patches around central Illinois, but honestly my favorite thing to do is coming home after a long night at the haunted house and having a bonfire with my friends!

FAVORITE FALL DATE NIGHT ACTIVITY IN MACON COUNTY

I love going on hikes through Rock Springs!

It's such an intimate time to be out in nature and getting to know someone.

MOST UNEXPECTED THING ABOUT THE SCREAM

It's beyond any haunted house you can find here in central Illinois. It's completely volunteer-based, and the beautiful quality that is there is just outstanding. From the creative rooms, to the different makeup creations we make, it's so unique and fun.

WHY THE SCREAM IS GREAT FOR MACON COUNTY

It gives individuals the fun, scary aspects of Halloween, while also providing great opportunities for volunteer hours and a way to help better Decatur.

MOST EXCITING PART OF THE SCREAM

I will never get over the first scream of the night. It's always such a rush. Or the first grown man whom I can make scream/cry. The house and actors always keep you on your toes wanting more.

SOMETHING BEHIND THE SCENES THAT WOULD SURPRISE PEOPLE?

We do everyone's makeup in about an hour to an hour in a half. There are typically about three to four makeup artists with so many actors.

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