November 2014 Thrive Entertainment Guide

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE CHALLENGE: Tournesol, p.35

Young Philanthropist Giving Circle: Fun with a philanthropic purpose

Guns A'Blazin' Q&A: Patrick Hoban's Decatur Favorites

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SPOTLIGHT// Fun with Purpose for Boys & Girls

ART SPEAK// Art is FUNctional

FOOD DUDE// Bistro Five Thirty Seven

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On the cover: Young Philanthropist Giving Circle members distribute a $50,000 grant from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to 10 $5,000 recipients via the Decatur Trolley.

Photo: Eliizabeth Highcock

BEHIND THE THRIVE

September Out & About

SPOTLIGHT: Boys & Girls Club

Party Crashers' Crash of the Month

ART SPEAK: Art is FUNctional

Publisher's Pick of the Month

FOOD DUDE: Bistro Five Thirty Seven

Young Philanthropist Giving Circle November Events Calendar Guns A'Blazin' Q&A: Patrick Hoban's Favorite Things Spot the Difference Challenge

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THRIVE

Here at THRIVE we’re all about fun.

We like to kick back, kick up our heels, kick it and generally kick… well you know. And that got us thinking, if our purpose is fun, why not focus on fun with a real purpose? Et voilá, the November issue. Because Decatur lives to thrive!

Like the Decatur Young Guns, a young professionals group formed expressly for networking disguised as fun disguised as networking. So you’re working (it) but you may not even be aware of it.

And the Young Philanthropists, who give to live but by golly they’re going to inject some entertainment into it – after all, what’s more fun than making others feel good? And they got barbeque and a trolley ride out of it, to boot!

The Boys & Girls Club of Decatur makes fun foundational, starting at age 7 and giving club members the chance to find entertainment and enrichment in all aspects of their lives.

And the Arts Council says art, like fun, is all in the way that you view it— functional or frivolous. You can find art anywhere – like in the beautiful blacksmithing they’re showcasing.

Fun extends to food, too, as you’ll see firsthand with a stop at Bistro Five Thirty Seven, the Richland Community College Culinary Program’s new restaurant. Tomato gastrique, cheddar grits anyone? (Yes, the answer is yes.)

Wherever you look, focus on fun – because that’s a purpose we can all get behind!

Out & About

A look back at last month’s happenings

Real Men Wear Pink Fridays turned pink in October to bring awareness to breast cancer. Schools, businesses and community members brightened up the day with vivid hues to remind women to get an annual mammogram, celebrate survivors and honor those who have lost their battle.

Check Your Seat

The Macon County Health Department held a free child safety seat check at St. Mary's Hospital on October 17 arming guardians with viable regulatory information. Free car seat checks are held the third Tuesday of every month. Call the health department for more information.

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Out & About

A look back at last month’s happenings

Dennis Project Night Dennis Lab School invited parents and community members to attend Project Night on Thursday, October 9. Students from all grade levels presented posters to explain current projects they are working on in their classrooms.

Presentations allowed the students to practice 21st century skills.

MU Homecoming Hundreds of Millikin University alumni visited Decatur during Homecoming weekend. Activities included reunion receptions, a driving tour of Decatur, and athletic events including the football game played on the new turf. Sierra Boggess, Broadway actress and 2004 Millikin alumna, also performed a concert to benefit the building campaign for Millikin's worldclass Theatre & Dance program.

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Boo at the Zoo

The Decatur Park District scared up another year of Boo at the Zoo at Scovill Zoo. Day and night, young and old, there was something for everyone at this event. 2014 is the "Year of the Pumpkin" with a community pumpkin carving contest and a character challenge.

Food Drive

On October 10 Decatur proved once again that the community has a heart of gold. The WSOY Community Food Drive surpassed the goal by raising well over 1,000,000 lbs of food. Food and monetary donations benefit several local food pantries.

Sand Creek Race On October 11 runners took to a 4.4 or 7.6 mile trail run through the beautiful Sand Creek Conservation Area.

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SPOTLIGHT

Fun with Purpose for Boys & Girls Fun with Purpose for Boys & Girls

Down on Jasper Street, they’re growing futures— and having fun doing it. The Boys & Girls Club of Decatur gives kids who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity the chance to enhance their potential. All that fun comes with a purpose, says Executive Director Bruce Jeffery.

Take Thanksgiving, for example. They typically receive 125 baskets from the community’s Judy Mason Thanksgiving Basket drive. “85% of our total membership of 900-plus kids comes from low-income homes,” says Bruce. “It’s a token of our appreciation and helps motivate them.”

Year-round, the Club provides entertainment and enhancement for kids age 7 to 18. Membership is only $1 per year and has been since the day it opened. All activities are offered at no cost to families, but the kids owe the Club a report card once a quarter if they want to keep coming. Drop to even one D or F, and required academic sessions kick in.

In fact, that’s one of the biggest ways community members can get involved, Bruce says. “Our biggest thing is homework. Tuesdays through Fridays we do homework from 3 to 5, and we can use help on any given day.”

by Joli A. Hohenstein

completed dance team tryouts. Character and leadership programs, girls programs and regularly scheduled outings like trips to the bowling alley and Scovill Zoo keep things rolling. The Club itself offers endless fun, too, with activities like Play Station (Bruce himself still gets in a game of Madden every once in a while), pool, foosball and more. Thursdays are Teen Nights, and they’ll typically draw upwards of 60 to 70 attendees.

Special events keep motivation high as well, with the upcoming Annual Meeting (the 42nd in history) as a chance for Club members, parents, volunteers and board members to come together and celebrate the kids. In December they’ll host the big guy (Santa, not Bruce) for 100 select Club members at a Christmas party honoring those who’ve displayed especially good behavior and attitude and who’ve lived up to the ideals the Club conveys. “We do something like rent the YMCA, go skating or such,” says Bruce.

Purposeful fun perpetuates itself inside the Club, and anyone can be part of it, whether by paying the $1 fee or being a positive role model. You can volunteer by filling out the application on the Club website (www.decaturilbgc.com) or stopping by the Club at 859 N. Jasper.

A new feeding program giving kids a healthy meal on Tuesdays and Fridays can also use support— preparing meals for 130-plus kids is no small task.

As the kids’ bellies and brains are fortified, their opportunities for entertainment abound. At press time basketball was about to start up (they’re always looking for coaches), and they had just

Photos submitted by Bruce Jeffery

Joli Hohenstein is Editor and Senior Writer for THRIVE. She is an award-winning freelance writer, marketer, and editor. Get more Joli at jolihohenstein.com.

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r u t a DecRASHERS C Y T R A P

CRASH of the Month

Thursday, November 20, 5:30-9:30p Southside Country Club Chef John Redden of TapRoot • Chef Paco Greenwell of Paco’s Sol Bistro • Chef Ray Durbin of Bizou • Chef Allison Mowry of Mowry’s Bakery • Chef Chase Wendell of Decatur Conference Center • Chef Brian Tucker of Richland Community College • Chef Nick Cox of The Beach House • Chef Josh Irby of The Gin Mill • Chef Josh Mahon of The Decatur Club • Chefs of South Side Country Club • Mark Scranton of Firehouse BBQ

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ART SPEAK

by Jerry Johnson Leaf Man Roberta Elliott

Art is FUNctional When I talk about art with people, especially young people, I try to emphasize the fact that the arts touch so many aspects of their lives that they often take them for granted. My standard phrase is, “Everything that you do that is interesting, fun or an expression of your personality has something to do with the arts,” whether you participate or appreciate art. Do you read books or write stories or poetry? Do you sing, play a musical instrument, or listen to music? Do you dance? Do you take photos? Do you watch movies or plays? These are all expressions of the creative impulse inside all of us.

This impulse is so strong that we often try to find ways to add a creative element to our basic necessities: food, shelter, and clothing. The culinary arts, preparing fine food, make the need to regularly nourish our bodies a more interesting experience. You may find that you enjoy cooking enough to enroll in the Richland Community College’s Culinary Arts program or you may just want to dine in the new Bistro Five Thirty Seven at Richland.

Some people may even take a job that wasn’t intended to be a means of artistic expression and get creative with it. A great example of this will be on display in the Anne Lloyd Gallery throughout November, the Art of Blacksmithing.

Six Illinois artists have combined the ancient craft of blacksmithing with a fine art sensibility and will open your mind to the possibilities of forged metal beyond the simply horseshoe. The pieces they create are both functional and decorative, from wall hangings and sculpture to furniture and accessories.

You can see the blacksmithing process up close and personal at the First Friday gallery event on Friday, November 7, from 5-7:30 pm at the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St. in downtown Decatur.

Weather permitting, Matt Myers will set up forge and anvil to demonstrate and answer questions outside the Center. Come down to this free, familyfriendly event to see the exhibit and participate in interactive “metal art” activities for all ages.

You may not think of yourself as artistic until you stop to consider just how many of the choices you make every day are creative ones.

You may buy a house because of how it looks or how you imagine it could look when you’re done painting and decorating it. For most of us, a house isn’t really a home until we make it our own. You might be able to create what you need, or you might buy a painting by a local artist at Gallery 510 or have a skilled woodworker like Wade Watson or Chuck Beck craft a piece of custom furniture for you.

The clothes we wear are more than just a way to protect from nature’s elements. They’re an expression of who we are. You might make them yourself, or you might get a hand-made dress from the Gypsy Soul Revival artists.

Koi Table Mindy & Mark Gardner

Jerry Johnson is the Executive Director of the Decatur Area Arts Council and may be spotted pretty much anywhere art is happening.

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Publisher's

Pick of the Month Just a little something we ran across and wanted to share.

Life Is Good速 Sweatshirt

$50 Earthen Pottery 225 N Main Street, Decatur

Photo: Kat Smalley

Did anyone else notice it's practically winter? Joli our managing editor loves the cold, but I don't share her enthusiasm for the dropping temps. That being said, I had a small freak-out recently and bought a new sweatshirt!

It happens to be the softest one I have ever purchased, and I love it! Life Is Good速 makes awesome, high-quality products, and they give 10% of their net profits back to children in need. The company also helps promote buying from your local shops like Earthen Pottery, where I found my new, "Keep It Simple," super-soft, long-sleeved pullmy-freezing-fingers-in sweatshirt.

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THE FOOD DUDE

by T. F. DUDE

Photo: Joe Tury, Richland Community College

It may be run by students, but this is no culinary incubator. This is a full-blown foodie’s fantasy, complete with white tablecloths, creative cuisine and chef’s hat-topped wait staff.

to be found. Makes sense in retrospect since the menu says “Entrees,” but a small surprise nonetheless. None of this, however, takes away from the greatness of this dish. Tender, perfectly seasoned and with something called tomato gastrique (a really wonderful, light sauce) atop the chicken. Yummy cheddar grits alongside, paired with Brussel sprouts that were actually quite good as Brussel sprouts go.

The Richland Community College Culinary Arts Institute’s restaurant bills itself as a fresh approach to student learning, and boy, is it ever.

Tucked away on the west side of the college with its own entrance, while Bistro Five Thirty Seven could benefit from some directional signage Really, our taste buds never stopped singing inside the direction is clear: deliciousness. because for dessert (well, we had to give you the Your Dude popped in for lunch and is dying full report, right?) we chose the Crème Brulee to get back for dinner—or lunch again for that and Apple Tart with Salted Caramel. Glorious matter. We (I took a fellow foodie along, why glaze of sugar and wonderfully rich brulee, and keep all the goodness to myself ) started with the salted caramel took the tart to the next level. the roasted red pepper hummus, assorted olives We’ll both definitely be back. and grilled pita… tasty! Split the Southwest This dude agrees with the press. salad… to die for! Roasted corn, black beans, Best. Course. Ever. tomato, avocado chunks and some delightfully light tortilla strips. But the real zing comes from the mysterious dressing—very light, perhaps lime, and downright delicious. Add some Get There: chicken and you could make it a meal!

For the main course my companion chose the Shrimp Penne. Garlic and herb cream, asparagus and parmesan, need we say more? And garlic.

Love the garlic. Fabulously flavorful without being overly heavy, and the twist of asparagus ups the interest.

I went with the Grilled Chicken. Funny, because in my head it would be a sandwich, but when it came out, it was… chicken, beautifully plated and fabulously smelling, but with nary a carb

Bistro Five Thirty Seven One College Park, Decatur Open Tuesdays & Tuesdays 11 am-1 pm & 6-8 pm Call 875-7211 x537 for reservations (last reservation 30 minutes before close).

Find them on Facebook at facebook.com/ BistroFiveThirtySeven (and get a sneak peek at the menu)!

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

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Young Philanthropist Giving Circle: Fun with a philanthropic purpose Written by Melissa Watson Photos by Elizabeth Highcock

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Young Philanthropist Giving Circle (YPGC) offers a special idea to young professionals in the Decatur Community. It’s an opportunity for up-and-coming leaders to become trailblazers in a common mission of greater impact through shared giving. Members contribute $125 or $200 as a couple to create two pools of funds. A portion of each contribution is pooled into actionable funds put to work, while the remainder becomes endowed for future growth and impact.

Members have choice and voice on impact of community focus and specific program through four meetings each year culminating on Giving Tuesday, as the membership comes together to grant the current year’s funds to the program chosen by the group.

During the past couple of years, YPGC has offered members access to places and venues not normally open to the public. We were one of the first events in Bruce Nims’ Texaco Station on Main Street, meticulously restored to all its 1940s glory. The James Millikin Homestead served as the backdrop for this year’s recruiting event with full access including the lookout tower. The 1912 Barn in Niantic is slated to be our third event venue for 2014. At presstime, YPGC is looking forward to an instructional line dance event complete with a barbecue-style menu.

This year provided an exciting bonus opportunity. Through a special $50,000 grant from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, YPGC members chose to grant 10 $5,000 grants, keeping in mind Mr. Buffett’s chief focuses

of serving children and alleviating hunger.

On September 25, a group of YPGC members had the honor of awarding those 10 grants as they travelled by trolley throughout the city.

The day began at the NE Community Fund (NECF), whose mission is to help families in need by providing food, clothes and other types of assistance. We visited at a busy time as folks were gathering to put together their food baskets—a stark realization that this was in essence “grocery shopping” for the month.

The grant NECF received will go to create special age-appropriate items for children to add to their family’s baskets.

Our next stop was Dennis Lab School, a joint venture of Decatur Public Schools and Millikin University that provides a unique curriculum called Project-Based Learning. This grant will be utilized for “Try it Tuesday,” an opportunity for the entire student population to be exposed to a unique, nutritious food item on a weekly basis in an effort to engage students in healthy eating habits.

The Decatur YMCA received our third grant of the morning for its Early Learning Readiness program. This program through a pilot from Y-USA engages informal caregivers and arms them with skills and knowledge to help close the achievement gap and prepare these children for kindergarten readiness.

We continued the day with stops in Decatur Public Schools. Parsons Elementary and South Shores School in conjunction with local churches had similar programs offering Friday Buddy Backpacks to provide snacks and food for children who might go without

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YPGC continued FROM PAGE 15 over the weekend. Eisenhower High School students who participate in Operation Calculus received their grant to add a student support counselor, provide job-shadowing opportunities and support completion of college applications and scholarship forms.

The 21st Century after-school program provides enrichment and extended learning time at Stephen Decatur and Thomas Jefferson Middle Schools and Eisenhower and MacArthur High Schools.

The day wrapped up with a visit to the Boys and Girls Club of Decatur. Bruce Jeffery, executive director, had toured the community with us as a YPGC member throughout the day and was enthusiastic in sharing the goals and missions of Boys and Girls Club. He plans to put the grant to work in a program he calls Triple Play, offering members exposure to adopting a healthy diet, encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and developing a lifelong commitment to fitness.

Local non-profits were also recipients of grants. Girl Scouts of Central Illinois will put their grant to work outside the building with an urban garden offering the chance to cultivate barren ground into green space for healthy living lessons and physical activity.

Decatur-Macon County Opportunities Corporation, a forerunner in serving the hunger needs of Macon County seniors, will offer weekend meals for homebound seniors.

While this year was a unique chance for YPGC, future opportunities will continue to enrich and educate with the hope of inspiring a new generation of philanthropists.

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For more information, check out our Facebook page or contact the Community Foundation at 429-3000.

Melissa Watson is Chairwoman of the Young Philanthropist Giving Circle.

YPGC members, led by Melissa Watson, are greeted by students in Operation Calculus at Eisenhower High School.

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November Events EVERYDAY Art in Decatur Each location with a unique art exhibit. Decatur Airport. Decatur Area Arts Council. Decatur Public Library. Gallery 510. MU: Blue Connection. MU: Perkinson Gallery.

RCC: Erlanson Gallery. Rock Springs Nature Center. Wildflour Artisan Bakery. [Decatur] Business hours

Barn Colony Artists Exhibit View portraits, wildlife, and natural landscape paintings. North Gallery 8a-5p (Mo-We, Fr), 8a-8p (Th), 9a-5p (Sa), 1-5p (Su). Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 9a-5p Delores Rice Logue Art Exhibit See barns, trees, and flowers depicted in a variety of media.

South Gallery 8a-5p (Mo-We, Fr), 8a-8p (Th), 9a-5p (Sa), 1-5p (Su). Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 9a-5p DPL Art Exhibit Sue Watts watercolor paintings.

Open during library hours. Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin] EVERY MONDAY Miniatures Monday Board Knight [228 W Main, 706.5373, boardknight.com] 6p

Youth Tumbling (begins 11.10) Age-appropriate instruction for youth ages 3-12. Beginners focus on flexibility and coordination, while intermediate tumblers enhance their skills. $32-38, Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) [1295 W Wood, 429.3472, www.decatur-parks.org] 4:30-6p Country Line Dance Come join a fun-filled evening, meet new people and learn to country line dance. 7-8p (Class), 8-9p (Dance). $6, Knights of Columbus Hall [520 E North St, 764.3070] 7-9p Intermediate Junior Golf (thru 12.15) Juniors can take their swing to the next level with assistance from the Park District golf pros! Ages 10-13. $50-60, Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) [1295 W Wood, decatur-parks.org] 5:30-6:30p Adult Indoor Soccer Open Play (11.10-12.15) Adult soccer players can enjoy casual matches during this 7-week, friendly open play session. Players must be 18 years or older. No preregistration is required. $6, Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) [1295 W Wood, 429.3472, decatur-parks. org] 9-10p Parent Tot Tumbling (11.10-12.15) Children ages 18 mo-3 yrs learn important motor skills such as rolling, jumping, crawling, climbing,

and balance. $32-38, Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) [1295 W Wood, decatur-parks.org] 4-4:30p MidState Youth Indoor Soccer (11.10-12.15) U6-U14 participants learn passing, dribbling, and team play. 30-min training sessions/15-min game. $5160, Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) [1295 W Wood, 429.3472, decatur-parks.org] 5:30-8p Preschool Activity: Mad Scientist (11.17-12.15) Children ages 18 mo-4 yrs will enjoy this fun science class! A different science topic will be covered each week. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $30-35, Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) [1295 W Wood, 429.3472, decaturparks.org] 11:15a -12p MidState Little Kritters Soccer (11.10-12.8) For players ages 3-4, a story book is provided that highlights animal characters who possess unique soccer skills. Coaches help participants learn these soccer skills through fun activities. $42-50, Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) [1295 W Wood, 429.3472, www.decatur-parks.org] 5-5:30p EVERY MONDAY, FRIDAY, SUNDAY Pickleball (thru 11.23) Open for all skill levels. $5 (nonmember), Free (member), Decatur YMCA [220 W McKinley, www. facebook.com/DecaturPickleball] 1:30-3:30p (Mo), 8-10a (Fr), 10a-12p (Su) EVERY TUESDAY Tactical Tuesdays Games Casual Play and Painting.

Free, Hidden Lair [320 N State Hwy 121, Mt. Zion, 864.1851] 5p

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

MTG Draft Casual Standard- Get those decks ready for FNM. Free, Hidden Lair [320 N State Hwy 121, Mt. Zion, 864.1851] 6p Chess Club Come and play—check mate!

Doherty's Pub & Pins [242 E William St] 6:30p Sleepy Time Tales Evening story time for 3-6-yearolds and their families. An adult must remain in the building during programs. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion, 864.3622, www.mtzion.lib.il.us] 6:30p

Casual Elder Dragon Highlander Free, Board Knight [228 W Main, 706.5373, boardknight.com] 6p Fall League Elder Dragon Highlander $6, Board Knight [228 W Main, 706.5373, boardknight.com] 6p

Story Time (except 11.27) 3-5 years old. An adult must remain in the building during programs. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion, 864.3622, www.mtzion.lib. il.us] 10a

Open Game Night Family-friendly group playing board, Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament card, and role-playing games.

Humpday duels-advance Games available or bring your own. constructed. $5, Hidden Lair [320 N Board Knight [228 W Main, State Hwy 121, Mt. Zion, 864.1851] 6p www.boardknight.com] 4p Greg Bickers Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 6:30p

Open Mic Night Hosted by Matt Skinner Free, Donnie's Homespun Pizza Public Observation Nights [126 S Oakland, 424.4344, www. (thru 11.18) Stargazing at Requarth Observatory. donnieshomespun.com] 9:30p MU: Leighty-Tabor Science Center Karaoke & Water Pong [1184 W Main, 424.6271] 8p Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 10p -2a Stevie Ray Karaoke Lincoln Lounge [121 N Main] 9p Story Time (thru 11.19) With lunch provided. Blue Mound EVERY TUESDAY Library [213 N St Marie, Blue Mound, & WEDNESDAY 692.2774, www.bluemoundlibrary.

Junior Golf (thru 12.17) lib.il.us] 10:45a Intro to golf, teaching hitting and putting fundamentals, golf rules and etiquette. Clubs are provided EVERY WEDNESDAY for those who need them. Ages & FRIDAY 5-12. $50-60, Decatur Indoor Sports Tai Chi Center (DISC) [1295 W Wood, www. Maroa Public Library [305 Garfield decatur-parks.org] 5:15-7p St, Maroa, 794.3005, www.maroa.lib. il.us] 9-10a EVERY WEDNESDAY Toddler Time EVERY WEDNESDAY18 mo-3 yrs. An adult must remain SATURDAY in the building during programs. Mt Docta LD DJ/Karaoke Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Curly's Bar & Pizza [2683 N Water, Mt Zion, 864.3622, www.mtzion.lib. 875.9800] 9p -2a il.us] 9:30a EVERY THURSDAY Write Stuff Writers' Group Adult Co-ed Indoor Volleyball Support, encouragement, and Leagues (thru 12.18) critiques for writers in all stages Grab your friends and sign up for of development. Wildflour Artisan the Park District's 6-on-6 indoor Bakery [256 W Main] 2:30p volleyball leagues! Teams play once a week with a schedule of 8 self-officiated games. $180 (team), Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) [1295 W Wood, 429.3472, www. decatur-parks.org] 6-10p

Board Game Gauntlet Every week we will demo 2-3 games. Take the challenge. Free, Hidden Lair [320 N State Hwy 121, Mt. Zion, 864.1851] 5p Open Gaming Raid our demo shelf and have some fun. Free, Hidden Lair [320 N State Hwy 121, Mt. Zion, 864.1851] 7p Karaoke Free, Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland, 424.4344, www. donnieshomespun.com] 9p Soy City Sounds Karaoke with Troy Hayes. Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 9p -1a Stevie Ray Karaoke Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p DJ David Lee Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 10p -2a Storytime Enjoy art activities, playtime, story time, and snacks! Don't miss out on the fun! Ages 2-6. Maroa Public Library [305 Garfield St, Maroa, 794.3005, maroa.lib.il.us] 10-11a EVERY FRIDAY Friday Night Magic Standard draft (6:30p) and casual format (5p). $5, Hidden Lair [320 N State Hwy 121, Mt. Zion, 864.1851] 5p Friday Night Magic Board Knight [228 W Main, 706.5373, boardknight.com] 6:30p

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November Events EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY Wine Tastings The Decanter Fine Wines [215 N Main St, 422.9463] 4-7p (Fr) & 1-6p (Sa) DJ Philbilly Feeling Lucky [3775 N Woodford] 9p EVERY FRIDAY-SUNDAY Ice Skating Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, www. decaturciviccenter.org] 7:30-9:30p (Fr), 3:30-5:30p (Sa), 2:15-4:15p(Su) EVERY SATURDAY Kidz Day Bring the kids to play. Kaijudo, PokĂŠmon, Magic The Gathering (MTG), Dicemasters. $5-15, Hidden Lair [320 N State Hwy 121, Mt. Zion, 864.1851] 11a-5p

EVERY SUNDAY Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament (begins 11.9) Advanced Constructed. $5-15, Hidden Lair [320 N State Hwy 121, Mt. Zion, 864.1851] 2p HeroClix Tourney (begins 11.9) 500pt constructed or draft. $5, Hidden Lair [320 N State Hwy 121, Mt. Zion, 864.1851] 6p Saturday, 1 Autumn Bazaar A day full of great shopping for one-of-a-kind items from various vendors. New Salem Baptist Church [352 W Wood St, 413.1842] 10a-2p

Color Dash Fun run, untimed. A hurricane of color that will turn your tears of joy into a tie-dyed movement of bliss and renew your outlook on what MidState Indoor Soccer Co-ed fun and life are all about. $40 (ind), 3v3 League (begins 11.8) Soccer players ages 7-14 can extend $35 (team member), $85 (family of 3), Free (5 and under), Decatur their season. Two 24-min games, Conference Center & Hotel [4191 with 3 players and no goalie. $54W US HWY 36, thecolordash5k.

64, Decatur Indoor Sports Center com] 10a (DISC) [1295 W Wood, 429.3472, decatur-parks.org] TBD Mt Zion Trail Autumn Walk Walk .5 mile, 1 mile, or 3 miles (or as Super Saturday Recess far as you want!). Incentive prizes Kids ages 4-11 will enjoy an active will be handed out. Snacks will be Saturday morning at the DISC provided. Walkers, strollers, and with activities including an open bicycle riders welcome! Goodwin gym with inflatables, scooters, basketball, tumbling and more! No Park [Woodland Dr, Mt Zion, www. mtzion.com] 10a-2p registration required. Parent must be present. $3.75 (child), Decatur MU Football Indoor Sports Center (DISC) [1295 vs. Carthage College. Millikin W Wood, 429.3472, decatur-parks.

University [1184 W Main] 1p org] 10a-12p

Wagons West Discover the westward movement!

Take a field trip to Sand Creek Conservation Area to view the ParisSpringfield Road and walk where Lincoln walked. Historian Lee Slider will describe the early settlements.

Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3940 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 2-4p Four Other Brothers Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 3:30p Kidd Kadilac Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 4p Taste of LSA LA to Tokyo. $10 (adv), $12 (door), $8 (senior), $40 (family), Lutheran School Association [2001 E Mound Rd, 233.2000, lsadecatur.net] 5-7p Whiskers & Tails Formal dinner, live music, open bar, live and silent auctions. Formal attire. Proceeds benefit the Decatur and Macon County Animal Shelter.

Ages 21+. Country Club of Decatur [135 N Country Club Rd, 423.7387] 5:30-11p Haunted History Tour 3-hour tour of haunted Decatur!

Departs from the Avon Theatre. $30, Avon Theatre [426 N Water, haunteddecatur.com] 7p Smash Brothers Project M Tourney $7, Hidden Lair [320 N State Hwy 121, Mt. Zion, 864.1851] 7p Golden Dragons Acrobats Award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill, spellbinding beauty. $20-30 (adult), $5 (school age), Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main, 424.6318] 7:30p

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

Buddy Love and The Can't Hardly Playboys Elmer's Old Time Inn [2550 E William St] 8p Comedy Hour Owen Thomas & headlined

by Ricky Reyes. $10 (adv), $12 (day), Main Hangar Restaurant [910 S Airport Rd, 421.7452, mainhangarrestaurant.net] 8:30p DJ Eichel Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p Hipbone Sam Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 9p -1a Jaik Willis Ages 21+. $5, Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland] 10p 11.1-11.2 [Title of Show] Struggling writers Hunter and Jeff race against a deadline to enter an original musical into a theatre festival. With the help of Susan and Heidi, the group must overcome insecurities, mutual tensions, and writers block. $12, Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre [1099 W Wood St, 424.6318] 7:30p (Sa), 2p (Su) 11.1 -11.8 Perkinson Gallery Art Exhibit A.C.E. High School Art Exhibit. Free, Millikin University [1184 W Main, millikin.edu] 12-5p (Mo-Fr) 11.1 -11.10 Bomber Nose Art

By Dan McQuality. RCC: Erlanson Gallery [One College Park] 12-4p 11.1 -11.25 The Art of Blacksmithing Six Illinois artists who marry the ancient craft of blacksmithing with a fine art sensibility to produce works of strength, delicacy and beauty. Madden Arts Center [125 N Water, 423.3189, www.decaturarts. org] 8:30a-4:30p (Mo-Fr), 10a-2p (Sa)

Sunday, 2 Going Nutty Hike Take a fall hike with a naturalist as you look for nuts and seeds to identify, and learn about the trees the seeds fall from. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3941 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 2p Biscuit Miller Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p Monday, 3 Millikin Jazz Combo Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 6p

Wednesday Women BYOB at Wildflour. Group Portrait at Decatur Masonic Temple (6:30p), then back to Wildflour. Wildflour Artisan Bakery [255 W Main, 433.0834] 5-9p Thursday, 6 DAR Christmas Gift Bazaar An Eagle quilt donated by the Decatur Quilters Guild will be offered for raffle. Open to the public. Prairie Avenue Christian Church [2201 E Prairie Ave, 422.4225] 1p

Kitchen Warriors Decatur’s top chefs, assisted by skilled sous chefs from Richland’s 11.4-11.5 Culinary Arts program, compete Mini-Camp: B is for Brown Get ready to get a bit dirty! We are before a live audience and discriminating judges. $30, RCC: going to explore tree bark, dirt, and toads on our color quest. With Shilling Center [One College Park, adult buddy. Register online by 11.3. 875.7200] 5:30p Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln] 9:30-10:30a (Tu, Ages Friday, 7 1-5) & 1-2p (We, Ages 3-5) After 5 Live Jessica Claussen. Artist talk 6 p.

Wednesday, 5 MU Art Therapy students present Wednesday Book Club activities for kids (2nd floor We get the books and you read Madden). Blue Connection [117 N them! To register contact the library. Water St] 5:00-7:30p Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, 6723621, barclay.lib.

First Friday-Gallery Walk il.us] 10:30a Live music, blacksmith demo, hands-on “metal art” activity for all Books Between Bites ages and fall-themed art activities.

One Shot at Forever by Chris Ballard. Madden Arts Center [125 N Water, Dr. Jerald Hunt, retired faculty 422.1509, decaturarts.com] 5-7:30p member and administrator at Millikin University, will discuss First Friday-Gallery Walk this book about the small town Featured Artist: Joyce Matteson. of Macon, IL, an unlikely coach Artist talk 6:30p. Gallery 510 [160 E and magical baseball seasons (1970-1971). Decatur Public Library Main, 422.1509] 5-7:30p [130 N Franklin, 424.2900, www.

Open House decaturlibrary.org] 12:15p Snacks and drinks provided.

Experience a complimentary class 7-8p. Free, Be Yoga Decatur [132 S Water St, Ste 230, 520.0904, beyogadecatur.com] 5-8p

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November Events Pints for Pups Over 30 beers available for tasting.

(4) 4-oz samples, unlimited soda, heavy appetizers, and commemorative glass included. $20, Doherty's Pub & Pins [242 E William St] 5-8p

Night in the Islands Celebrity bartenders, finger foods, music, silent auctions and mingling while we await the drawing of our boarding pass winners. $100 (passport), Free (event), The Decatur Club [158 W Prairie, 4284240, bbbscil.kintera.org/Island2014] 6-9p Brat Pack Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p Fab Friday Learn about the Decatur Honor Guard and their involvement in the community. $5 (lunch), University of Illinois Extension, Macon County Office [3351 N President Howard Brown Blvd, 877.6042] 9:30a-1:30p 11.7-11.8 Christmas in the Village Holiday Craft Show Don't miss Mt. Zion's annual event that showcases local crafters and their seasonal collections. Mt Zion Convention Center [1410 Mt Zion Parkway, Mt Zion, 864.5424] 7-9p (Fr), 9a-3p (Sa)

11.7-11.9 & 11.14-11.16 West Side Story $10-20, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, 422.6161, decaturunderground.com] 7p (Fr-Sa) & 2p (Su) Saturday, 8 NFT Underground Flea Market Never Forgotten Thymes [726 E Cerro Gordo St, 6496590] 9a-4p Pride of the Prairie Fall Marble Show Country Inn and Suites [5150 Hickory Point Frontage Rd, 422.8454] 9a Scrap n Craft Includes donuts, snacks and lunch.

Bring whatever project you are working on at the time. Open to the public. $15, Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, 6723621] 9a-4p Animal Crackers: Ready for Winter Children ages 3-5 learn about how animals get ready for winter.

Participants will listen to a story, make a craft to take home, and tour Scovill Zoo's Animal Care Center where some of the zoo animals spend the winter. Pre-registration is required. $9-10, Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd, 421.7435, decaturparks.org] 9:30-10:15a & 11-11:45a

Perform! Audition Workshop Learn different performance skills and techniques that can help actors audition. Pre-register by 11.6. Free, Poage Arts & Recreation Center [2020 N Oakland, 422.5911, decaturparks.org] 10a-12p Monsters Don't Read Book Reading With vivid illustrations, this book promotes literacy and the courage to try new things. There will also be book-related activities for children after each book reading, as well as a display demonstrating the publishing process and upcoming books! Free with admission, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, 423.5437, www. cmofil.org] 11a-12p & 1-2p Saturday Book Club We get the books and you read them! To register contact the library.

Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, 672.3621, barclay. lib.il.us] 11a Veterans Parade & Lunch Friends of Argenta [Argenta] 11a MU Football vs. Elmhurst College. Millikin University [1184 W Main] 1p

3D Animal Archery Bring your own equipment or use ours. Rotate through life-like Comedy Hour 3D targets. Basic instruction is Mike Smith with Patrick Passafiume. Dulcimer Club provided for less experienced Rediscover musical interests and $10 (adv), $12 (day), Main Hangar talents. Bring your instrument, learn archers. Ages 10+; pre-register Restaurant [910 S Airport Rd, online. $5, Rock Springs Nature a new tune or simply enjoy the 421.7452, mainhangarrestaurant.

Center [3943 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, musical talents of our volunteers. net] 8:30p maconcountyconservation.org] 2-4p Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3942 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, Dan Guillory maconcountyconservation.org] WWI: Culture before and after 10a-12p the war, the role of women, and the new technology. Vintage photographs (some rare) from the

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

war years, list of relevant films and books will be provided. Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, www. decaturlibrary.org] 2p Turkey Tales Themed event with Doodles the Dragon, Granny Giggle and The Gary Strong Marionette Show.

Concessions, live entertainment, old time movies, classic cartoons and prizes. $1 (child), $4 (adult), Fletcher Park: Recreation Center [400 S Henderson St, Mt Zion] 2-3:30p

Night at the Lincoln Theatre We’ll spend the night looking for the theater’s ghosts and we’ll also include a history and tour of the theater as well. Is it really as haunted as many claim? Find out for yourself. $50, Lincoln Square Theatre [141 N Main St, www.bumpinthenight.net/ lincoln.html] 9p

Sunday, 9 Autumn Spectacular Cross Country Meet For boys and girls ages 7-14 who are interested in distance running.

Netrunner Jack In Awards will be given to the top 10 Do you have what it takes to hack finishers in each age group. Walk into super corporations? Come find 1p, Race 1:30p. $6 (adv), $10 (day), out. New players are welcome. Free, Fairview Park [1455 W Fairview Park, Hidden Lair [320 N State Hwy 121, 429.3472, decatur-parks.org] 1p Mt. Zion, 864.1851] 3p Blue Grass Music Jams 360 Band Playing live music. Free, Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 4p Rock Springs Nature Center [3944 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, Music Festival Mark & Pam Fisher, The PrimeTimers maconcountyconservation.org] Quartet. Oreana Baptist Church [107 1-4p W Bower St, Oreana] 6p So You Think You Can Shop?

State of Grace Enjoy an afternoon of art, friends, Salem Baptist Church [2650 S food, fun, and shopping for a cause!

Taylorville Rd] 6p Vendors include Mary Kay, Thirty One, Avon, and more! Basket raffle, Karaoke 36 vendors, 50/50 raffle. Free, Poage DJ Jeff spins your favorite songs to Arts & Recreation Center [2020 N sing, join on in! American Legion Oakland, 421.6648, www.decatur[1535 Legion Dr, 423.1411] 7-11p parks.org] 1-4p Moon Hooch With Special guests the Skelters and Lynx. $5, free (MU student).

Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre [1099 W Wood St, facebook.com/ MUconcert] 7:30p L.H.P. The boys are back again with their acoustical greatness, so call to reserve your spot now. Paco's Sol Bistro [237 N Main St, 330.6483] 8:30-11:30p Jonny Vodka AIW Hall [2882 N Dinneen] 9p Matt Poss Band Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p

Family Science Sunday: Weird Science!

Joins us for a fun science workshop led by Richland Community College professors. Free with admission, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, 423.5437, www. cmofil.org] 2-4p Millikin Guitar Ensemble Join us as we take the Kirkland experience off the Millikin University campus and into the Decatur community. Free, Westminster Presbyterian Church [1360 W Main St] 2p Ju Ju Jonny Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p

Veterans Potluck Bring a dish to share. American Legion [1535 Legion Dr] 5p Selah, Mark Schultz & Tyrus Morgan in Concert $15-20, Grace United Methodist Church [901 N Main St, 429.5374, itickets.com/events/332229] 7p Monday, 10 Bomber Nose Art Reception

By Dan McQuality. RCC: Erlanson Gallery [One College Park] 11a-1p Time to Talk Turkey We provide the recipes so you can follow along, take notes, ask questions. Chef Brian prepares the food and you get to enjoy. Prepayment required. $28, Mari-Mann Herb Farm [1405 Mari-Mann Ln, 429.1555, marimann.com] 6-8p Tuesday, 11 School's Out Day Camp: Movie at the Strand Kids ages 5-13. 8:1 student to staff ratio. $32-37, Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) [1295 W Wood, 429.3472, decatur-parks.org] 6:30a -6p American Girl Club Join us as we learn about history and culture by using the American Girl stories. Each meeting includes activities or crafts that bring history to life. Ages 7-6th grade. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion, 864.3622, mtzion.lib.il.us] 4:30p Open Mic Night with Antone & Friends Whether you play an instrument, sing, or just like to listen, join us. It’s a great time for the whole family.

Free, Antioch Christian Church [5409 E US Rt 36, 864.3444, www.accdecatur.org] 6-9p Garden Club Micro-greens by Betty Moser.

She will teach how to start a micro-green garden as well as offer samples to try. First Lutheran Church [250 W Decatur St, www.facebook.com/ gardenclubofdecatur] 6:30p

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November Events Vocal Jazz Night Westminster Presbyterian Church [1360 W Main St] 7:30p

Wednesday, 12 A Lot Like You Reflection Director Eli Kimaro will reflect on the story behind her film journey.

Documenting her father’s path back to his family and Chagga culture, she struggles with her own relationship to Tanzania, and learns more about the heritage. Richland Community College [One College Park, alotlikeyoumovie.com] 11a Open Game Night Bored on a Wednesday night with nothing to do? Join us for an evening of board game fun! Free, Diamonds Family Restaurant [2959 N Oakland, www.decaturgamers. com] 5:30p Thursday, 13 Webster-Cantrell Hall's Holiday Tabletop Showcase "Simple Holiday Centerpieces" seminar with The Secret Garden, (2p). $7 (adv), $10 (door), Knights of Columbus Hall [520 E North St, 423.6961, www.webstercantrell.org] 11a-6p

Kickball Decatur Young Guns. No charge to play, cash bar available. Rotary Park [2450 S US Business 51, meetup. com/Decatur-Young-Guns] 5-7p ARTini Enjoy your martini (or other beverage of choice) in a handpainted glass that’s yours to keep.

Indulge in the yummy potato/ macaroni bar, with all the fixin’s.

Music and silent auction. $40, Paco's Sol Bistro [237 N Main St, 422.1509, gallery510.org] 6-9p

Friday, 14 Family Night Live Bring the whole family for an awesome game night. We will have lots of board games, but you can bring your own, too. We will also provide snacks. Come and meet some new families! Free, Antioch Christian Church [5409 E US Rt 36, 864.3444, accdecatur.org] 6-8p

11.14-11.15 Comedy Hour Bill Bushart with Katrina Brown. $10 (adv), $12 (day), Main Hangar Restaurant [910 S Airport Rd, 421.7452, mainhangarrestaurant. net] 8:30p Saturday, 15 Breakfast with Santa Step into Santa's Workshop with games, story telling, Mt. Zion Kids Marionette Show, The Amazing Dudley Magic Show and face painting with Santa's Helpers! Mt. Zion Les Femmes Show 9-9:50a & 10:15-11a. $15-17, Mt Zion Convention Center [1400 Mt Zion Parkway, Mt Zion, 864.5424] 9a-1p Gettin' on Track 5K Run/Walk, 1 mile fun run. $8 (5K thru 11.8), $10 (5K after 11.8), Free (1 mile), Mt Zion High School [305 S Henderson St, Mt Zion, www. mtzbackontrack.com] 9a Lego Club Story, snack, and play. For boys and girls of all ages. The creations will be on display at the library. Call to register. Blue Mound Library [213 N St Marie, Blue Mound, 692.2774, bluemoundlibrary.lib.il.us] 9:30-11a

Royal Retreat with a Purpose Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Calling all Royal Princesses throughout the Kingdom. Dress up as your favorite princess or come as you are and learn how to be a true forever princess and a daughter of the King Make & Take Fall Crafts of Kings. $5, GT Church [500 S 27th Choose up to four: stamped tile, Book Discussion St, 233.8400, gtchurch.com] 6-9p magnet gem, alcohol ink pendant, The Collector of Lost Things by photo/recipe holder, dimensional Jeremy Page. Argenta Public Library Great Dates pumpkin, small gift box. Pre-reg A couple's night out with free child [100 E Water, Argenta, 795.2144, req'd. Free, Mt Zion District Library care.

Series message (6p), plan www.aopld.lib.il.us] 1:30p [115 W Main St, Mt Zion, 864.3622, private date (7-10p). First United mtzion.lib.il.us] 10a-12p Methodist Church [201 W North Lady Palooza St, 638.5545, www.connectedpairs.

Mt Zion Convention Center [1400 Games for Troops com] 6-10p Mt Zion Parkway, Mt Zion] 4-7p Gaming Extravaganza Join the Decatur Gamers for a Matt Livasy variety of games from family, Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p party-style games, to longer, more in-depth fare. Bring a game, or just show up and play one of the many, many games in our collection!

Lunch provided. Door prizes. $10, Board Knight [228 W Main] 12-5p

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

Miniatures Workshop with David Ames Have you always wanted to know how the Pros get their models looking so good? Paint a Warhammer 40k Space Marine and take it with you if you would like.

Free, Hidden Lair [320 N State Hwy 121, Mt. Zion, 864.1851] 3p West End Boogie Project Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 4p Candlelight Tour Experience Homestead Prairie Farm and 1860’s life by candlelight and lamplight, led by tour guides dressed in period clothing.

No registration required. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3946 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 6:30-8:30p Hitmen Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p 11.14-11.15 Once on this Island $5, Maroa-Forsyth High School [Cafetorium, 794.5115] 7p 11.14-11.16 Peter Pan Fly with Peter, Wendy, John, and Michael on a magical journey to Neverland where imagination soars and adventures inspire. Pirates, Lost Boys, and Fairies make wonderful friends and fearsome foes in the timeless tale of the boy who never grew up. $14-20, Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main, 424.6318] 7:30p (Fr & Sa), 2p (Su) Sunday, 16 Reptiles Go to Rest As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, reptiles get ready for the winter. Meet the nature center reptiles and learn how they would survive the winter. Register online by 11.14.

Rock Springs Nature Center [3947 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 2p Tombstone Bullet Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p Couples/Singles Dance Band: BAM! $10, Knights of Columbus Hall [520 E North St, 875.3090, dancingdates.com] 5-8p Gregory T Ridenhour West Decatur Church of God [4500 W Main St] 6p Monday, 17 Holiday Shopping Bazaar Come to the Y for one-stop holiday shopping! Decatur YMCA [220 W McKinley, www.decaturymca.org] 8a-4:30p Tuesday, 18 Garden Club Growing Orchids Successfully by Don White. Some plants for sale.

The program will be followed by a tea. First Lutheran Church [250 W Decatur St, www.facebook.com/ gardenclubofdecatur] 12:30p My True Love, Advent by Candlelight Enjoy a program, music, and fellowship, and leave with a renewed spirit. Ticket required. Free, St. Paul's Lutheran Church [1 Bachrach Ct, 423.6955, www.spldecatur.org] 6-8p Block Printing Create your own notebooks/ journals with the unique style of block printing. $20, Fletcher Park: Recreation Center [400 S Henderson St, Mt Zion, 864.5424, www.mtzion.com] 6:30p Fall Jazz Band Concert Westminster Presbyterian Church [1360 W Main St] 7:30p

Wednesday, 19 Murder Mystery Night Come and play the game as you dine with friends and learn about genealogy. Scovill Golf Course [3909 W Main St] 6p 11.19 -11.20 Mini-Camp: W is for White Explore the color white in nature’s own playground. We’ll gaze at the clouds and imagine the night time moon as we discover why they look white. With adult buddy. Register online by 11.18. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln] 9:30-10:30a (Tu, Ages 1-5) & 1-2p(We, Ages 3-5) Thursday, 20 DPL Book Club The Moonflower Vine by Jetta Carleton. Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, www.decaturlibrary.org] 1p March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction Southside Country Club [www.marchofdimes.org/ decatursignaturechefs] 5:30-9:30p Millikin University Bands The Glass Bead Game by James Beckel. Featuring: Stephen Schepper, horn. Music for winds, brass and percussion. No ticket required. Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main, 424.6318] 7:30p 11.20 -11.23 No Exit A man and three women, each of whom died with the weight of various sins, are put in a waiting room and interrogate each other about why they are there, ultimately realizing that this situation will be their hell. $11 (adv), $12 (door), Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre [1099 W Wood St, 424.6318, pdtheatre.com] 7:30p (Th-Sa) & 2p(Su)

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November Events Friday, 21 Hurricane Ruth AIW Hall [2882 N Dinneen] 6p

Celebrate Christmas: What Child is This?

A ladies dinner to celebrate the birth of Christ. Entertainment: Youth Adult Ensemble. $12.50, Tabernacle Baptist Church [650 N Wyckles Rd, www.tbcdecatur.org] 6:30p 11.21 -11.22 Holiday Open House Start your holiday shopping early with our 30+ vendors filling our shelves and warehouse with unique items and goodies! The Perfect Pair & Pear Pantry [266 N State Rt 121, Warrensburg, 972.8822] 10a-5p Saturday, 22 Turkey Trot Enter the 5K or 10K run, 5K recreational walk, or 1/2 mile Turkey Tot Trot in Fairview Park! Adult races include computerized results and prizes. Turkey Tot Trot will included a t-shirt & a ribbon for all of the participants. Refreshments after. $25 (race adv), $30 (race day), $15 (tot trot adv), $20 (tot trot day), Fairview Park [1455 W Fairview Park, 429.7750, decatur-parks.org] 7:30a St Patrick School Fall Craft Show Come browse the many vendors/ crafts or shop the delicious bake sale. There will also be a visit a from Santa from 10a-2p with a photo opportunity. St. Patrick Church [407 E Eldorado] 8a-3p

2nd Annual ACC Soup Off Do you have an amazing soup recipe? Make your favorite soup NFT Underground Flea Market and enter it in our competition.

Never Forgotten Thymes [726 E Prizes will be given for the top three Cerro Gordo St, 6496590] 9a-4p soups. Bring the whole family. Free, Antioch Christian Church Dulcimer Club [5409 E US Rt 36, 864.3444, Rediscover musical interests and talents. Bring your instrument, learn www.accdecatur.org] 5p a new tune or simply enjoy the Christmas Parade musical talents of our volunteers.

Annual lighted Christmas parade.

Free, Rock Springs Nature Center Free, Downtown [Decatur] 5:30p [3948 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] Family Dueling Piano Show 10a-12p Come on out for a night of great food, fun and amazing tunes Thanks for Giving Create a special floral arrangement played by Midwest Dueling Pianos.

A Christmas gift that everyone to thank your holiday hostess, whether it be mom, grandma, aunt, will love. Child friendly dinner and music. $20 (adult), $10 (child), Mt or other special family member or Zion Convention Center [1400 Mt friend! $5 (per arrangement, plus Zion Parkway, Mt Zion, 864.5424] admission), Children's Museum 6-9p of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, 423.5437, www.cmofil.org] 10a-12p Karaoke DJ Jeff spins your favorite songs to Canoeing the Turtle Pond sing. American Legion [1535 Legion All equipment provided for this leisurely exploration of Turtle Pond. Dr, 423.1411] 7-11p $20 (canoe), Rock Springs Nature Center [3949 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, Scott Marek Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p maconcountyconservation.org] 1-4p 11.22 -11.23 Midwest Taekwondo Miniatures Casual Play Warhammer, Warmachine, Hordes, Championship 6 matted rings, great competition HeroClix, Battletech. Free, Hidden Lair [320 N State Hwy 121, Mt. Zion, for all levels. $5 (adv), $6 (door), Decatur Conference Center & 864.1851] 3p Hotel [4191 W US HWY 36, www. midwestopentkd.com] 8a-5p (Sa) & Soul Purpose 9a-2:30p (Su) Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 4p Sunday, 23 Feed the Animals Get a unique tour as you meet and feed the nature center animals and then hike to visit their natural habitats. Ages 5+. Register online by 11.21. $3, Rock Springs Nature Center [3950 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 2p

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

Shape Note Singing The Charleston-Mattoon Sacred Harp Singers demonstrate shape note singing, a traditional style of unaccompanied singing that uses solfa notation. Visitors are welcome to try it out. Rock Springs Nature Center [3951 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 2-4p Tudor Voices Free, St. Patrick Church [407 E Eldorado] 2p Noah & The Back Alley Blues Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p Tuesday, 25 62nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon New community leaders and social service clubs are honored, and foreign exchange students are recognized and introduced to the American Thanksgiving tradition.

The luncheon has drawn a capacity crowd each year. $20, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, business.decaturchamber.com] 12p DPL Non-Fiction Book Club The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger by Marc Levinson. Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, www.decaturlibrary. org] 1p

Opus 24 & Decatur Choral Society Fall Concert Featuring The Gloria of Vivaldi, O Holy Night, new choral pieces and guest scholarship vocal winners. $5 (full-time student), $10 (adult), St. Patrick Church [407 E Eldorado, decaturopus.com] 7:30p

Kevin Hart & The Vibe Tribe Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 3:30p Plan B Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 4p

Wednesday, 26 X-Krush Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p

Trivia Night Minimum 2-player teams. Prizes TBD. $10 (person), Hidden Lair [320 N State Hwy 121, Mt. Zion, 864.1851] 7p

Friday, 28 Heritage & Holly Tour Presentation by Paul Truty, author of Marion Mahony and Millikin Place. Featuring #2 Millikin Place (designed by Frank Lloyd Wright). $15 (adv), $18 (door), [meetup location TBD] 4-8p

Singer/Songwriter Night featuring Chris Peoples and Jeff Randall Come check out one of Decatur's newest bands and let these guys rock your socks off! Paco's Sol Bistro [237 N Main St, 330.6483] 8:30-11:30p

Misconduct Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p

Jonny Vodka Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p

11.28-11.29 Comedy Hour Justin Leon. $10 (adv), $12 (day), Main Hangar Restaurant [910 S Airport Rd, 421.7452, mainhangarrestaurant.net] 8:30p

Sunday, 30 Tour the Oglesby Mansion Encounter the lives of its family members, discover their late nineteenth-century lifestyle, and soak up the exquisite architecture of the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J Oglesby. $2 (adult), Free (members), Oglesby Mansion [421 W William, 429.9422, www.oglesbymansion.org] 2-4p

Saturday, 29 Preschool Peepers: Talkin' Turkeys Gobble, gobble, gobble goes Turkey Tom! Hear turkey calls and create a turkey craft. Ages 3-5 with Sky's the Limit an adult buddy. Register online by A powerful way to engage kids that 11.28. Free, Rock Springs Nature is fun and fulfilling. The activities in Center [3952 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, this program involve experiments, maconcountyconservation.org] 10a investigation, discussion, and reflection while centering around Just Believe STEM learning. Ages 7-6th grade. Mt Come see Santa, sip hot chocolate, Zion District Library [115 W Main St, meet the conductors and enjoy a Mt Zion, 864.3622, www.mtzion.lib. classic holiday film that everyone il.us] 4:30p can enjoy! You won't go home empty handed, but we don’t want Open Game Night to give away ALL our secrets! $5, Family-friendly group playing board, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K card, and role-playing games.

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Games available or bring your own. com] 2p & 6p Mancinos Pizza and Grinders [2805 N Main, decaturgamers.com] 5:30p

Winter Mammal Activities While we curl up under blankets to ward off the cold, outdoor mammals have other solutions.

Discover which animals stay active, which hibernate, and how they stay warm. Family oriented.

Register online by 11.28. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3953 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 2p Kilborne Alley Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p State of Grace Calvary Baptist Church [1833 Country Club Rd] 6p

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Guns A'Blazin' Written by Rachel Peabody | Photos by Stephanie Gagnon

So much cooler offline – or at least that should be the tagline of Decatur Young Guns (DYG), the group you need to join if you’re a young worker looking for face-to-face social networking opportunities in Decatur. Say goodbye to that misconception of “nothing to do in Decatur” when you’re on the scene with DYG at hotspots around town.

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Decatur Young Gun (noun) – 1) a Macon County-based young worker - blue collar, white collar or no collar. Age 21-40. Friendly, willing to develop relationships and willing to get involved. 2) Generally likeable person to be around.

Do you meet the criteria above? If you do, let me be the first to welcome you to the

Decatur Young Guns (DYG) family. Created by four local up-and-comers, Jared Kennedy, Patrick Hoban, Caleb Jump and Amber Kaylor, DYG was designed to bring young workers together in a social setting outside of the confines of cubicles, time clocks and LinkedIn profiles.

like this can create—generating that buzz of excitement that there’s always something to do in Decatur and a group to do it with— that’s the appeal we’re going for.”

With DYG creating a social forum to get out and meet new people in the community, the group hopes to foster a younger generation The DYG unofficial founder and general that’s well-connected and committed to mastermind behind the fun, Jared Kennedy, defining what Decatur can be in the future. a physical therapist at St. Mary’s Hospital, recognized the need for a social group for young Macon County workers after returning to the Decatur area following college.

With a few conversations with like-minded To keep up the DYG momentum around acquaintances and the launch of a Facebook town, the group has hosted a slew of events page, DYG was born in early 2014 and throughout 2014 including happy hours, currently has over 570 followers on Facebook. professional development opportunities, “We felt like there was such a gap in town for speed networking, self-branding seminars bringing young workers together—and we and even a mini-golf outing.

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felt that as a city where we want to attract “We target locations all around town, and more workers and businesses, we needed to our events aren’t all happy hours—we want do this,” Jared says. “The potential that a group to offer a diverse offering of things to do

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while also supporting local businesses in the New to the crew? Jared has a few tips to process,” says Jared. keep in mind when making your first DYG The group has ideas to expand and offer appearance. events such as a bags tournament, dodgeball tournament and a volleyball night to shake “Come and say hi to someone; look for a things up. Liking the group on Facebook and group with an interesting conversation and following DYG on meetup.com will keep you join in; bring a friend or bring a coworker, but most importantly, just put yourself out there,” in the know. he says. “It’s a networking opportunity for all And while the premise of DYG is to bring of us, and we enjoy meeting new people.” social networking back into a face-to-face social setting, there’s definitely a heavy social For Jared, DYG “opened his eyes.”

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“We operate DYG on a zero budget so through this experience, and because of Facebook, social media, meetup.com, all of people I’ve met with DYG, now I’m involved that plays a huge role in helping us spread with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and I love having that opportunity.” the word,” he says.

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For Jared, DYG “opened his eyes.”

When asked how he measured the success of a group like DYG, Jared says, “Success would be to hear that it helped someone and that it made a difference. Success would be if it helped improve the image young workers have of what Decatur is and what it can be.”

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Join Up Coming up in November, be sure to join DYG at these events: Thursday, November 13 – kickball at Rotary Park from 5-7 p.m. – no charge to play and cash bar available Friday, November 21 – happy hour at Lincoln Lounge from 5-7 p.m. – cash bar available

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PATRICK HOBAN

What is your Favorite thing to do in winter?

Besides football tailgating? Taking my girls ice skating at the Civic Center and sledding at Nelson Park top the list.

What is your Favorite date night activity?

How about Date Day? My wife Sara and I lift weights regularly over lunch at the YMCA. As we say, "a family that lifts together… sticks together."

Photo: Sarah Jane

Thrive asked Economic Development Officer Patrick Hoban a few questions recently. He divulged his Decatur favorites and gave us a look at what he's been up to this last year with the City of Decatur.

Tell us about your Vision for Decatur.

Right now we are known for our great people making great products. We also ship those great products and that arm will grow with the Midwest Inland Port.

What most people don’t know is Decatur creates great products, too. If our innovative arm grows, so will our manufacturing and shipping arms. Everything is related.

How are you working to grow Decatur?

Communication. Econ Dev execution comes down to information and relationships. My job is to get the right information to the right people at the right time. This creates inquiries that lead to projects. In-house projects, community projects, development projects and company projects. When we start and finish our projects, we need to tell the world and ride the momentum.

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do you have a Favorite family outing?

That is a tough one. There are so many things to do. I would say it is a 3-way tie between the Zoo, our new Mini Golf Course, and the Oakwood Street Festivals. We love animals, competition and live music.

What is the most unexpected thing to do in Decatur?

Disc Golf. I don’t think most residents realize we have a free course to play. Just pick up some discs at Play it Again Sports and enjoy walking the hills of Nelson.

What is the most exciting thing coming to Decatur?

Open Access Fiber Optic Broadband. Economics is the efficient allocation of scarce resources. Economic Development is the development of scarce resources. Prospects are looking for workforce, water, rail, roads and now fiber. With community-owned fiber, we will increase Internet speed while lowering the cost.

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