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is a FREE, monthly entertainment guide featuring the handiest events calendar for the Decatur, IL area. THRIVE IS ALSO ... a state of Being. To THRIVE is to Flourish. It’s Prosperity. It’s Success. It’s Positivity at all cost. It’s finding the Fun in all you do. It isn’t always easy, but to persevere against those who would have you believe “there’s nothing to do here” is to THRIVE. THRIVE is a publication of Showcard Studio PO Box 6195 • Decatur, IL 62524 • 217.791.5653 www.thrivedecatur.com www.issuu.com/thrivedecatur Publisher: Katrina Smalley publisher@thrivedecatur.com Managing Editor: Jennifer Hendricks editor@thrivedecatur.com The Eventor: Stephanie Zimmerman events@thrivedecatur.com Senior Writer: Joli Hohenstein Contributors: T. F. Dude Ruthie Gergeni Todd Hauser Troy Hayes Photographers: Sarah Jane Travis Lickey Alida Duff Sullivan Layout Design: Showcard Studio Printing: Wood Printing Special thanks to the Macon Resources CAPS Program (Community Awareness, Possibilities & Supports) for all your help with THRIVE deliveries!
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14 on the cover We found a long time particpant of the Hunnert Car Pile-up to help us out with our cover shot this month. You can catch sight of Rick Smith’s Custom Buick regularly at Pop’s Place out on the West End of Decatur. Learn more about what this Hunnert Car Pile-Up is all about on p.14. cover photo: Travis Lickey
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BEHIND THE THRIVE
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September: Out and About
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SPOTLIGHT: George’s Skate Center
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The Food Dude: Richland’s Coffee House
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The Locker Room: Prairie Pedal
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October Events Calendar
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Guide to Playing the IL Lottery
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Trick-n-Trunk
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Trick-n-Trunk Over the last few years, a new way of trick or treating has developed at some local churches. Todd Hauser gives us a look at why and how these events are around today on p.30.
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Goblins, ghosts, and witches oh my! Yes! Halloween is almost here! Time to get out the decorations, pick out a great costume and set out the sugary treats. Personally, I prefer to put out decorations at least a month before Halloween so I can truly enjoy them for more than a couple of days. Better yet, I would prefer to put them out at the beginning of September, but this type of behavior really confuses my children. I have done it before and they asked me every single day if it was Halloween. Want a great idea for trick or treating this year? Take your kids to Mt. Calvary or Westminster Presbyterian Church to enjoy trick-or-treating out of the trunk of a car. Say what? Be sure to read about it in this month’s issue! Until next time, Happy Halloween!
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Out & About A look back at last month’s happenings
Zoo-Rific photos: Sarah Jane
A Zoo-Rific Evening The Zoo-Rific Evening offered a chance to meet many animals but the guest of honor was Malgus from the Henson Robinson Zoo. All proceeds benefitted the soon to be penguin exhibit which will be home to penguins like Malgus.
The Curators
Wildflour Artisan Bakery and CafĂŠ is becoming quite the gathering place and on Sept. 9th, they packed the house for a night of nearly forgotten folk songs performed by the Curators.
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Curators photo: Kat Smalley
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Out & About
A look back at last month’s happenings Book Sale photo: Stephanie Zimmerman
Mega Book Sale
The Civic Center hosted the annual Labor Day Book Sale for the Decatur Public Library where over 60,000 books were offered up; many going for $1 or less. A small selection of rare and specialty books was also available. On day two of the sale, you could pay $5 for an entire bag of books! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Decatur Public Library for special programs.
BARKFEST! Lots of dogs put on their fancy pants for Barkfest 2011 at Forsyth Park which benefits the no-kill pet adoption service Love at First Sight, but no one out sparkled this dogs outfit. We at Thrive are pretty sure it was the wristbands that did the trick.
Barkfest photo: Stephanie Zimmerman
See all of the October events for the Decatur area on pages 18-27! 06 | october 2011
Arts in Central Park photos: Alida Duff Sullivan
Arts in Central Park
Decatur’s Central Park was once again taken over by artists from all across the Midwest. Local artist Diana Manning filled her booth with Collage work (left). Music was in the air each day, including the Friday night preview.
Life on the Prairie
Rock Springs Nature Center held their Prairie Celebration on Sept. 10th & 11th celebrating the natural and cultural heritage of Central IL. Visitors explored the camp of tradespeople, viewed demonstrations, learned to throw the Atlatl (Native American spear), and enjoyed numerous historical reinactments. Prairie Celebration photos: Stephanie Zimmerman
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SPOTLIGHT
by Joli Hohenstein
Rock, Roll, Skating & You
George’s Skate Center breathes new life into a classic pastime With a new skate surface, total renovation and a new lease on fun, George’s Skate Center lights up Fridays, Saturdays and any day for kids and adults alike. “We just put in new 2 ¼ inch wood flooring,” says owner George Cogswell. “We put colored lights in to change the mood on the skating surface itself, and we have six new LED aggressors that put designs on the floor and move to the beat of the music plus laser lights.” Talk about the ultimate skating experience! Open seven days a week, the rink features entertainment for all and a zero tolerance fighting policy that ensures good clean fun for everyone. Regular skating times include 7-10p Friday and Saturday night, Monday-Friday 1-3p, plus matinees for 12 and under on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-3p and 3-5p. Family Nights on Mondays from 6-8p offer another opportunity. “We do limbo, the dice game, and switch (blow a whistle, turn around and skate the other direction),” says George. Beyond spontaneous fun skates, you can also make George’s your own for an evening. The ultimate private party gets you the rink from 5-7p Saturday or Sunday, admission and regular skate rental for up to 30 people, 5 gallons of lemonade, ice cream sandwiches and six of the center’s famous large pizzas (handmade by George’s wife Brandy). Other lower key options are available for those who don’t mind mingling with the masses. Choose Saturday or Sunday from 1-3p or 3-5p, and get admission and regular skate rental for up to 10
Both local Roller Derby teams call George’s home when it comes to practices (Prairieland Punishers above), but really, George’s is a great place for friends to hang out.
people, plus large sodas with free refills, a buyone-get-one pass for each guest and a gift for the birthday child. Also available for the same time slots: large group parties, which are perfect for churches, schools and other organizations. Admission and regular skate rental for 30, plus 5 gallons of lemonade and ice cream sandwiches are included. Add six large pizzas for an additional charge. Their school fundraisers are also getting popular, when schools choose a party night once a month from 5-7p or 6-8p. For every skater that comes through the door, George gives $1 back to the school. “It’s a great chance for families and friends to come skating,” he says. Special events are becoming signatures for George’s. Next up: the Halloween Skate Saturday, October 29th from 7-10p, featuring a costume contest, games and activities for all ages. Do you dare?
Friday/Saturday admission: $8, all other days $4. Regular skate rental $2, blades or inlines $4. Questions? 875-3400.
Joli Hohenstein is a senior contributor to THRIVE. She is an award-winning freelance writer, marketer, and editor. Joli loves diamonds, chocolate and her hot, pink bedazzled rollerskates. Get more Joli at jolihohenstein.com. 08 | october 2011
A MUSICAL ABOUT PRESIDENTIAL ASSASSINATION
JOHN WEIDMAN Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM Book by
November 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 Fri 路 Sat at 7:30pm & Sun | at 3pm Shilling Auditorium | for more info check the website | www.richland.edu/theatre
ASSASSINS is based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr. Playwrights Horizons, Inc. - New York City Produced ASSASSINS Off-Broadway in 1990
Assassins is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatrical International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY10019 phone | 212.541.4684 fax | 212.397.4684 www.mtishows.com N O T A P P R O P R I AT E F O R C H I L D R E N
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THE FOOD DUDE
by T. F. DUDE
The Coffee House
Photo compliments of: Richland Community College
Ah, college. Where forgoing sleep to stay up late with friends, eating supper at midnight, and still managing to make your 8am class, becomes the norm. Yes, college is a vital time for learning and utilizing organizational skills, but it is also critical in the development of one’s palette. New friends mean new experiences, which ultimately leads to new food and beverage experimentation. That’s one reason The Coffee House at Richland Community College is such a genius idea. The Coffee House, run by students in the Culinary Arts Institute at Richland, just opened for business on September 7, 2011. It’s got the location, it’s got the look, but does it have the goods? Oh yes. Yes it does. Is there a beverage more comforting than hot chocolate? For $2.75, I received a large (by my standards) cup of steaming heaven. The hot chocolate was amazing. It was actually hot enough, and therefore lasted long into my mid-morning meeting. I have to believe it was the genuine Ghirardelli chocolate used in the drink that made it taste like I was drinking a pan of brownies. I will return for the hot chocolate. Since it is an actual Coffee House, I decided to try a mocha next. Again it was very reasonably priced, and super-hot. For once, I had a mocha that didn’t have too much espresso, not too much chocolate, not too much milk.
(I can’t stand eating air). The drizzle of icing was just enough, especially after I heated the roll up for a few seconds. Some days they offer home baked cookies – I tried a chocolate cookie (3 for $1), and it was marvelous. It was very crumbly, but I was not deterred. That’s what cookies should taste like when they aren’t full of preservatives and held together by lard. The Coffee House also sells a variety of scones (also made by students). Honestly, scones look kind of like a day old dried out biscuit. These were actually very moist, and if Cloud 9 has a taste, this is it. At the time of this review, they have offered orange and buttered apple flavors, and both are very worthwhile. More flavors are rumored to be on their way. The Coffee House sells a variety of bagels (not currently made in-house) and specialty instant oatmeal. Nutritionists everywhere should be happy to know that in the first week of business, the oatmeal supply had sold out. Right now the shop is open from 7:30a-1p Monday through Thursday. This is very good news for anyone on campus those chilly autumn mornings. You’ll be sad if you forget some cash though! It doesn’t seem like they plan on taking debit or credit anytime soon. Seriously though, if you’re not on campus during the chilly autumn mornings, you might consider changing your class schedule. This stuff is that good.
Of course I had to try a cinnamon roll, and it was awesome. The roll itself was light, but not “airy”
Agree? Disagree? Join the discussion at: Facebook.com/DecaturFoodDude. The Food Dude is not a professional critic. He just really, really likes food. 10 | october 2011
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THE LOCKER ROOM
by Troy Hayes
more than 200 cyclists that have participated the past three years. “It seems to be a big deal for riders to get the shirt,” Reed said. “They are really nice and unique.” If you’re looking for a beautiful backdrop on your next long, leisurely bike ride, you should consider putting your legs into the Prairie Pedal ride on Sunday, October 2nd. The ride benefits the Macon County Conservation Foundation natural area restoration projects. The ride, which consists of three distances for different levels of riders, begins and ends at Rock Springs. The distances are 20, 40 and 62 miles, all on public roadways and are “as scenic as you get in Central Illinois,” according to Macon County Conservation Foundation marketing specialist, Alex Reed. The rides will go southwest from Rock Springs through Blue Mound and out to Mount Vernon on the longer distance with each length passing through at least two wildlife areas. “You will see wildlife, you’ll see natural areas and vibrant prairie grasses and wildflowers,” Reed said. “It really is beautiful. And we’ve got rest stops at each level, and since it’s not a race, people can finish the ride at their own pace.” The rides begin between 7a and 9p and costs $30, which includes a specially designed t-shirt, water bottle from Spin City cycles, raffle prizes and a chili lunch with music provided by Ashley Riley. The t-shirt is designed through a contest of Millikin art students under the direction of Professor Ed Walker, and is a huge hit among the
Reed said even the short trek of 20 miles probably shouldn’t be attempted by an absolute novice rider, but it is also achievable by someone with relatively limited experience. “We have parents that tug their kids along behind them that finish the ride,” she said. “So it’s certainly doable for someone that has been riding even a little bit. We are on public roads though so there needs to be at least a certain level of experience on your bike.” There will be radio-equipped safety volunteers all along the trek to help with any potential problems and rides need to be finished by 1 p.m. Signups for the Prairie Pedal continue to the morning of the ride. Helmets are required and children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the ride. Also on tap for October at Rock Springs is the Fall Harvest Festival on October 22nd, which includes a Halloween costume contest, a trick or treat scavenger hunt and campfire ghost stories. That event runs from 2p to 8:30p Reservations are required by October 19th.
For more information on anything going on through the Macon County Conservation District, call 423-7708 or visit them online at maconcountyconservation.org
TROY HAYES is a former sportswriter at the Herald & Review and currently is a co-host of “The Aric Lee Show,” heard each weekday from 3-6 p.m. on ESPNDecatur 1050 AM “The Fan” (WDZ). Troy Troy enjoys Breaking Away, Quicksilver and the Tour de France. 12 | october 2011
Remember When... This month’s issue is car heavy, so it’s natural to find out what Gary Pate, Jr. is doing. For the past seven years, he has invested his career in selling cars at Crown Toyota Scion, and is the reigning champion of the Herald & Review’s Reader’s Choice Awards for best car salesman. Pate was your typical 90’s adolescent... hanging out at the Electric Playground arcade, meeting friends in the Kmart Plaza parking lot, and cruising Eldo. He was also very active, competing in junior golf tournaments at Southside Country Club, and playing baseball at Hess Park.
Today... The Electric Playground is gone. The Kmart Plaza is now Rural King. But Pate is still active and impressed with Decatur’s giving. “Decatur is so willing to get behind a good cause,” says Pate. Pate’s weekends are a constellation of local charity events from the Samuelson/Yelovich benefit and Bid for Bark, to the Rick Jones golf outing.
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POINTS TO SPARK YOUR INTEREST IN THE HUNNERT CAR PILE-UP words by Joli Hohenstein | photos by Travis Lickey
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Hunnert is kind of a big deal. When the organizers first conceived the idea for the Pile-Up, a classic hot rod car show, they joked they hoped for a “hunnert” cars. The show now easily tops 1,000, and the October 8th event, their tenth and the second at Decatur’s Progress City, could be the biggest yet. “We put our heart, soul and passion into it, and it gets bigger and bigger,”says Joe “Hellfish” Wislar, Chrome Czars Motor Club member and the show’s main organizer. Quite simply, the show is a destination for all car enthusiasts and hot rodders alike. With the must-see event now in the heart of Decatur, it’s a chance to see true craftsmanship up close. 14 | october 2011
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By car people for car people. The organizers aren’t called the Chrome Czars for nothing. These gear heads have a passion for restoration and hot rodding. Each have projects in the garage and on the road, and proudly display them at shows like the Hunnert. “We all bring cars—some of us bring multiple cars,” says Hellfish. Hit the Hunnert this year, and you’ll see Joe’s own ’59 Chevy Bel Air custom, dark green with a lime green candy roof and scallops. Lowered 3 inches with shaved trim, a Mercury grill and custom interior by his wife Elizabeth, it’s a sight to see. If he can pull it off, you may also get the chance to check out his 1965 Ford Econoline van with custom paint and exhaust.
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All about the cars. And the music. Yep it’s a hot rod show, but it’s also one of the best places around to rock the house. The Czars formed in the rockabilly world, so they make sure good tunes are at the heart of every Hunnert. They’ve stacked this year’s docket with a host of performers from honky tonk to punk rockabilly. Check it: Junior Brown (well-known honky tonk performer), Three Bad Jacks (psychedelic punked out rockabilly), The Reckless
Ones (neo rockabilly), Art Adams (original ‘50s rockabilly recording artist), Th’Empires (psycho billy stomp), The Gravetones (rock and rollers who played the first Hunnert), MG & the Gas City Three (rockabilly riot) and of course, Hot Rod Hucksters (Joe plays doghouse bass, with fellow Chrome Czar Chad “Django” Hillon on guitar).
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Not just any cars. Part of what sets the Hunnert apart is its intense, unbreakable entry criteria. Cars must be ’64 or earlier, and built in the hot rod or custom traditional style. Simply put, they gotta look like they coulda been on the road then. And “back when” could be the teens or the early ’60s—in a black and white snapshot, you shouldn’t be able to tell the difference. “It’s a mix of cars that could have been driven in the 50s…to a modern interpretation of them,” says Joe. continued on p.16
HUNNERT CAR PILE-UP from p.15
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This is your last chance. Yep, you read it right. This is the 10th Hunnert, and the last. The guys decided to go out on top. “It was a complicated decision, and hard to make,” says Joe. “The show’s been a love for us.” So much so that they want to make sure they stop it while it’s still at its best, with the vibe that makes it so special. Not to mention the fact that when a show starts drawing 15,000 people, the workload ramps up understandably. Even with the backing of the famed Red Shirt Army, more than 200 volunteers strong, the show eats up family, work and fun time.
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So the Czars made the call to go out with a bang. This year’s Hunnert will be the best ever, they say, from the music to the events to, of course, the cars. Hard-driving pre- and post-show parties bookend the show. Held at Snappers Bar & Grill in Clinton, they’ll see the downtown square blocked off for vintage car parking and a fried chicken buffet in the bar, not to mention hot music. The pre-party October 7th will showcase Three Bad Jacks, Hot Rod Hucksters and Th’Empires; the post-party October 8th will feature The Gravetones and MG & The Gas City Three. Pile into the Pile-Up from 12-5p on Saturday for hot rods and music, including Junior Brown, Art Adams
and The Reckless Ones. Be sure to cruise the Swap Meet set up and managed by Peoria’s Bombers Car Club, plus a host of food and merchandise vendors selling everything from clothes and parts to art and vintage collectibles. “Word is spreading that this will be the last year, so we expect more,” says Joe. “The show’s reflective of that time from ’64 and earlier, a good mix of everything from original patina to chrome fleck.”
Wanna go? Check out www.hunnertcarpileup.com or find them on Facebook.
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October Events EVERY DAY Duck Stamps and Wetland Conservation Exhibit Explains the benefits of wetlands and existing threats that can cause destruction. Mounted specimens and hand carved decoys will compliment this display. Exhibit Hall, Rock Springs Nature Center (3939 Nearing Ln)
Beginning Watercolor for Adults Take the mystery out of watercolor painting! Basic techniques including brush handling, glazing, color mixing, and composition. Small paintings will be made. Materials furnished. $60, $65/non-members. 423.3189, Madden Arts Center, 9-11:30a
Mobile Soundz Karaoke AIW Hall (2882 N Dineen St), 8p
Magnificent Masks Halloween is just around the corner! Using plaster strips, students will create a mask form on their face (or from a mold), paint, and embellish it using a variety of materials. We’ll also explore the history of masks and see how they have been used in cultures around the world. Grades 2-6, $40, $45/non-member. Madden Arts Center, 4-5:30p
DJ Stevie Ray Kelton-aoke Jabroni’s, 9p
DJ Stevie Ray Kelton Timbuktu (5843 E State Rt 36), 9p
Open Mic Night Donnie’s Homespun Pizza (126 S Oakland Ave), 9p-2a
DJ David Lee Lock Stock & Barrel (129 S Oakland), 429.7411, lockstockdecatur.com, 10p-2a
Jim Poling Art Show Feature flowers, wildlife and beautiful Toddler Time scenes of nature. North Wing Gallery, Storytime for children 18mo - 3yrs. Mt Zion District Library, 9:30-10a Rock Springs Nature Center EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY Walk & Talk Beat the weather by walking indoors! Then join us for an optional book discussion and coffee. Mt Zion District Library (115 W Main St, Mt Zion), 8-9a EVERY TUESDAY Chess Club www.decaturchessclub.com, Doherty’s Pub & Pins (242 E William St), 6p Sleepy Time Tales Mt Zion District Library, 6:30-7:30p Knit Nite $3 non-members, Madden Arts Center, 423.3189, 7-9p EVERY WEDNESDAY Storytime Ages 2 and up. Stories, crafts, food (includes lunch for children). 692.2774, Blue Mound Memorial Library, 10:45a
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Dramatized! (thru 11.3) Pick it, practice it, and perform it! Grades 1-5, Previous students welcome! $35, $40 non-member. 423.3189, Madden Arts Center, 4-5p
Karaoke Cornerstone Tavern, 9p Karaoke Lock Stock & Barrel (129 S Oakland), 429.7411, lockstockdecatur.com, 8p-11p EVERY WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY Docta LD DJ/Karaoke Curly’s Bar & Pizza (2683 N Water), 875.9800, 9p-2a EVERY THURSDAY Story Time Story and a craft for ages 3-5. Mt Zion District Library, 10-11a
THURSDAY-SUNDAY (beginning 10.13) Boo at the Zoo Celebrate a safe Halloween with fun for the entire family! Hundreds of Jack-o’-lanterns will guide you through the spooky treat stations. Take a ride on the Friday Night Express and the Endangered Species Carousel. $4/collecting treats; $3/not collecting treats, 421.7435, Scovill Zoo (71 S Country Club Rd), Th, Fr, Su 5:30-8:30p; Sa 3-8p
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Suds & Buds Dog Wash & Expo An opportunity to get the “summertime” washed off your dog while learning about all the great animal-related products that are available in your community. Angie Litz, 876.0000, Humane Society of Classical Guitar EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY Live on the Patio, Donnie’s Homespun Decatur (2890 N MLK Jr), 10a-3p Wine Tastings Pizza. 7-9:30p The Decanter Fine Wines (215 N Back to School Rally Main St), 422.9463. Fr 4-7p, Sa 1-6p H.I.P Parade (11a), Central Park EVERY SUNDAY (Decatur), 11a-2p Free Horror Films at the Avon Fall Park Runs (10.09-10.23) These popular runs on the Fairview (except 10.21-10.22) Park trail. $1. Registration 3:30p; 1/2 Eaton Family Benefit 10.7- 13 Ghosts; 10.8-Dog mile and Tot Trot Run 4p; 1, 3, 6 Mile Bounce house from 12-4, tattoo’s Soldiers; 10.14-Night of the Living for kids, coloring books, ect, Runs 4:10p Dead; 10.15-Dawn of the Dead; 50/50 raffle, silent auction, selling 10.28-Jeepers Creepers; 10.29-Trick r bracelets and shirts, bake sale, bags Saturday, 1 Treat. Avon Theatre, 10:30p tournament, booze walk, dj, and Dulcimer Club Retrospect (4-6) and The Haze (7-9). Rock Springs Nature Center, 10a EVERY SATURDAY $7 Pop’s Place, 11a Fresh Produce Market Earthen Pottery’s (thru 10.15) In the Herb Garden 1 Year Anniversary Richland Community College Please come join us and learn about Anniversary and Grand Opening of (One College Park), 8a-12p Shop On Main’s Holiday Boutique in herbs in the garden and how they can influence and enhance your Earthen Pottery, 233.3391, 10a Farmers Market life. Registration limited, to sign up Farm fresh produce grown by local 877.6042 or email ccbrwn@illinois. farmers. Downtown Decatur (Central Preschool Peepers: org. Staley Room (Decatur Public Awesome Autumn Park). 8a-12p Oh, the colors you will see! Ages 3-5 Library), 11a will learn about nature’s amazing Diary of a Wimpy Cartoonist palate of colors while creating an (begins 10.8) Invent your own characters and write autumn collage. Rock Springs Nature Center,10a your own comic strip. Give life to your stories and amaze your friends! Grades 2-6, $35, $40/non-member, Relay for Dove followed by a brunch, raffle, and Madden Arts Center, 10-11a games. $20 (includes t-shirt, raffle Colored Pencil Pets (begins 10.8) ticket and brunch). Fairview Park, 10a Learn to draw and shade pictures of your favorite pets using colored EVERY FRIDAY Big Daddy Frank’s DJ & Karaoke Rocco’s, (1933 South Taylorville Rd) 9p-1a
pencils. Learn how to blend and create realistic looking drawings of dogs, cats, fish, horses, and lizards! Grades 2-6, $35, $40/non-member. Madden Arts Center, 11a-12p
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October Events Millikin Opera Theatre “The Coronation of Poppea” Kaeuper Hall, Perkinson Music Center, 4p The STILL Sliderz Bar & Grille, 4-7p Chicken ‘n Noodle Dinner $7/adults, $3/ages 4-11. Sharon United Methodist Church (4363 W Center), 429.2033, 5-7p Cruisin Nights at Eldo 6p MDSO Opening Night Piano sensation Thomas Pandolfi is featured in Liszt’s fiery and poetic First Concerto, Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra’s tribute to the composer’s bicentennial year, and the orchestra plays sumptuous showpieces from every corner of the repertoire. 424.6318, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 7:30p Christian Kane with Special Guests 95Q Band & Flatlands Band. $15, Bunkers Bar (220 Old Rt 36, Illiopolis), 8p Autumn Zero AIW Hall, 9p Boomer Castlman Donnie’s Homespun Pizza, 9p-12a Riverbottom Nightmare Band Sliderz Bar & Grille, 9p
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10.1-10.2 Voices of the Past Greenwood Cemetery Walking Tour. See soldiers, nurses and leaders from the Civil War and hear their stories by local actors. Even President Lincoln will visit. $5, Decatur’s Greenwood Cemetery (606 S Church St). For info 428.5759. Sa 10:30a & 2p, Su 3p Sunday, 2 Prairie Pedal Participate in the 20, 40, or 62 mile route through quiet country roads and enjoy an after party complete with a chili lunch, entertainment and raffle prizes, $30. Rock Springs Nature Center, 7a-1p Ronald McDonald House Toy Run Depart Tuscola McD’s at 9a, Decatur Rural King at 10a, Decatur Conference Center & Hotel at 11a. Crusin’ Roosters Car Show Great food, 50/50 raffle, prizes. 3p judging at St. Patrick School, 1-5p Yoga in Central Park Yoga, live music, free massage and a free meal served by Awakened Yoga. An opportunity for people to come together and enjoy a fun day in the park and be of service to those who may be under served. 1-5p Making Rag Rugs & Dolls In the1800s scraps of fabric, old clothes and other worn out textiles could be reused. See how to make a rag doll and a rag rug by two different methods, braided and crochet. Homestead Prairie Farm Stage, 2-4p
MU Band Concert Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 2p Lookin Good Good Lookin Christine’s (Illiopolis), 3p Icon for Hire Bunkers Bar (Illiopolis), 4p Monday, 3 MU Homecoming Parade Central Park, 5p 10.3-10.27 Joshua Bindewald Art Exhibit Joshua employs a variety of printmaking techniques to create rich imagery that reflect concepts of personal memories, emotions and interactions related to humankind’s relationship with our physical environment. David Erlason Art Gallery (Richland Community College), Mo-Fr 10a-3p Tuesday, 4 Blue Grass Jam Lock Stock & Barrel, 429.7411, lockstockdecatur.com, 7-10p Jim Snidero, Jazz Saxophone Westminster Presbyterian Church, 7:30p Chapter 6 Millikin Quad, 8p 10.4-10.5 Nature’s Rainbow Mini-Camp Explore Rock Springs as nature changes its colors. Tu ages 3&4: 1p; We ages 1-4: 9a
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Wednesday, 5 Chamber Business Breakfast Todd A Walker, Chief of Police, The Decatur Club (158 W Prairie), 7a Book Between Bites Madden Auditorium (Decatur Public Library), 12:15p Mt Zion Business After Hours Unique Blends, 5-7p George Washington Presentation George Washington and the French and Indian War Brian Mullgardt, Millikin University’s History Department. Madden Auditorium (Decatur Public Library), 6p 10.5-10.9 A Lie of the Mind Set in the gritty American West, the 3-act story explores family dysfunction and the nature of love, alternating between two families after a severe incident of spousal abuse leaves all their lives forever altered. $8, Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre, We-Sa 7:30p, Su 2p 10.5-10.29 The October National 2011 This juried selection celebrates originality and craftsmanship in a wide range of styles and subject matter including a special category to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month. Anne Lloyd Gallery (Madden Arts Center). Mo-Fr 8:30-4:30; Sa 10a-2p
Thursday, 6 Bored Night Don’t sit at home and be bored! Come out and play board games with the Decatur Gamers at Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Cafe (256 W Main St), 5-7p Cruisin Nights at Eldo 6p 3rd Annual Dessert Gala & Live Auction All proceeds donated to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Illinois Chapter. $20 or $150/table of 8. 233.1425. Imboden Creek Gardens (185 W. Imboden Dr), 7p State & Federal Records Fall Genealogical Classes, $3, 429.0135, Decatur Genealogical Society Library. 7-9p Friday, 7 Community Food Drive Kroger (Rt 36 in Decatur). 6a-6p
Ice Rink Opens Decatur Civic Center, 4-6p & 7:30-9:30p Night Before “The HunnertCar Pile Up” Cruise In Featuring Marrakesh Express, The Ultimate Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Experience with Special Guest Kidd Kaddilac & the Continentals. Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum (3635 US Rt 36 East), 454.4583, 4-10:30p Blue Connection Gallery Reception Live music and complimentary refreshments from Lock, Stock, and Barrel. Free. 428.0112, Blue Connection-Downtown. 5-7:30p Latin Jazz Lock Stock & Barrel (129 S Oakland), 429.7411, lockstockdecatur.com, 5:30-7:30p
We Three An energetic trio playing big band tunes from the 40s-60s, $5, Wildflour Preschool Color Fun Artisan Bakery & Cafe (256 W Main Turn primary colors into secondary colors with paint, play dough, & colored St), 6-8p water. Make beautiful paintings and play dough sculptures with the colors they’ve created. $20, $25/ non-member. Ages 3-5, 423.3189, Madden Arts Center. 10-11a Mt Zion Swingsations Spaghetti Dinner Mt Zion High School, Time TBD
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October Events Haunted Lincoln Theatre Overnight Investigation Come along for another intense investigation of this supernaturally charged theater! $50, 10p-Sunrise
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cart, prizes, and meal. Moweaqua Golf Course (2598 E 1900 N Rd), 9a
2nd Saturday Book Sale $100 dinner 2 rib eye dinners and a chance to win Decatur Public Library, 9:30a-12:30p $6500. Mt Zion Lions Club, 428.1171 Bump in the Night 10.7-10.8 Animal Crackers Class. Ages 3 - 5 Pancake Breakfast Decatur Genealogical listen to a story, meet an animal, Boy Scout Troop 31 is holding Society Rummage Sale create a craft with their adult guests a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. DGS Library, 8a-5p Pancakes, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy and snack on animal crackers! with coffee and juice. $6/adult; $4/ 421.7435. Scovill Zoo 9:30-10:15a, Barrels and Bulls Sponsored by Havener Rodeo Co, LLC. children 10 and under. Friends Creek 11-11:45a Big Creek Riding Center (4961 E Lost Community Building (101 E Elm St, Matthew Mullins Poker Run Argenta), 7-11a Bridge Rd) $10. For Info 433.0003 or 521.7297. Sign up at Coziahr H-D, 12p; Leave at Blue Connection at Kirkland 10.7-10.9 1p; Final Stop Sliderz at 5p Featuring Bruce Grimes, Pottery Homecoming Talent Show, Pep Rally, Football, BBQ, Blue Connection features the pottery of 1961 Millikin alum Bruce Grimes Harmonica Workshop Millikin University, www.millikin. Steve the Harp will teach a during this one day exhibit at edu/homecoming Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 428.0112. harmonica class. At the end of an Free and open to the public. 9a-12p. hour, everyone will be able to play 10.7-10.9 & 10.14-10.16 a couple of simple songs. Free (free Meet the Artist 10a Rumors harmonica for those 18 and under), Tells the story of a 10th anniversary Decatur Public Library, 1p Clay Jack-o-Lantern celebration for an affluent NY husband and wife, but when guests Learn how to cut slab clay to create arrive they find the hostess missing a standing pumpkin and then carve Fall Photo Safari Bring your digital camera along, get a Jack-O-Lantern face. Grades 2-6, and the host, who happens to be some pointers, and then explore our $20, $25/non-member. Madden New York’s Deputy Mayor, has shot trails to capture the beauty of fall. himself through the earlobe. (Adult Arts Center, 9-10:45a Rock Springs Nature Center, 2p language and situations). $13, Hunnert Car Pile Up www.theatre7.net, Shilling Center (Richland Community College), Fr & Car show for hot rodders who build Corporate Pinewood Derby Challenge their cars, and drive them. Great Sa 7:30p, Su 2p Hickory Point Mall (Bergners), 2-4p music, art, and finding parts. $20 show cars, $5 spectators. Progress Saturday, 8 City (Richland Community College), Rock of Ages FORE! The Kids Long Creek Vineyards (7185 E 9-hole golf simulator scramble. $120 9a-5p Firehouse Rd), 3-6:30p for a team of 4. Make your tee time Ladies Pumpkin Open 2011 by calling 875.1910x880 Shotgun, 18-Hole 4-woman Enjoy lunch or dinner and 10% scramble, $45 Includes green fees, of your food purchase donated to Macon Resources. Flyer required
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DOCtoberfest Hog roast and beer. Side Effect & C4 from 6-11pm. The Chainsaw Chick will be on location with live demos as well. $15 or $25/couples, Downtown Decatur 413.8735, 3-11p Saturday Blues Project, featuring Brown Bottle Fever Bourbon Barrel,429.7506, 4p GLAD Social and Potluck Dinner Gather for conversation, dinner, and program activity. GLAD socials are held in a safe, accepting environment for all people. For info, GLADDecatur. com. Gather at 6:30p, dinner at 7p Second City Comedy Show $15, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 7:30p Championship MMA! $30 Fight Night!, Decatur Conference Center & Hotel. www. round1fightnight.com, Doors open 6p; Fight begins at 7:30p Sunday, 9 Bluegrass Music Jams Rock Springs Nature Center, 1-4p Recycle Hike Nature recycles everyday and it is a fascinating process. Discover how you can recycle and assist nature in making the earth a greener place. Rock Springs Nature Center, 1:30p
KirkOut: One Voice Flagship ensemble of the vocal jazz program at Millikin University. Madden Auditorium (Decatur Public Library), 2p Family Fall Festival Old fashion games, giant twister, face painting, Del’s Apples, hay-rides, etc! Free Event, St. Paul ‘s Lutheran Church (Mound & Taylor St), 3p Jam/Open Mic Host band Off Our Rockers. Listen to the blues. Elbow Room, 3p
Thursday, 13 Story Hour Ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Read stories, make crafts, sing songs, and more. Oreana Public Library (100 S Rt 48), 10-11a Decatur Chamber Business After Hours Summit Tax & Accounting, LLC (3040 N University Ave), 5-7p Book Club Mt Zion District Library, 6:30-7:30p
Tuesday, 11 Craft Night Knit? Crochet? Papercrafts? Felting? Bring your current craft project for show and tell. Focus Group to help determine schedule of crafts for winter. Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Cafe (256 W Main St), 6-8p A Week in the Life of Kyoto: Geishas, Gardens, and Green Tea Interactive discussion about life and culture in Japan will accompany slides of Japanese scenes. Decatur Public Library, 6p
In Her Shoes & His Too Presented by Come Together Let’s Walk to honor Survivors. Join us for food, drinks, music and a live auction of designer shoe packages. $25, $20 for Survivors, Business Casual. The Decatur Club (158 W Prairie), Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres 5:306:30p; Program & Special Survivor Recognition 6:30-7p; Auction 7-8:15p Friday, 14 Book Discussion Group Blue Mound Memorial Library, 1:30p
Decatur Municipal Band Tabernacle Baptist Church, 7:30p Wednesday, 12 Mt Zion Chamber Luncheon Antioch Christian Church, 11:30a Mt Zion Business After Hours SA Lewis Parkside Subdivision (710 Pearl), 5-7p
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October Events A Night in the Islands Celebrity Bartending Charity Event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Macon County. Free to Attend (tipping your bartender is very appreciated). Appetizers, mingling and great music with a Caribbean backdrop. The Decatur Club, 5:30-9:30p The Curators Old time music with an indie spin. $5, Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Cafe (256 W Main St), 6-8p
Saturday, 15 Bare Ankle Burlesque Lincoln Square Theatre, 972.8606, Time TBD Crafts for a Cause Local artisans and social businesses booths, bake sale, silent auction, give aways, concessions, coffee bar, kids corner, and music. Moundford Free Methodist Church (1803 E Mound Rd), 8a-5p
Fall Restoration Day Rock Springs Conservation Area, Brew HaHa Where can you experience men-you- 9a-12p know in lederhosen, a yodeler, an Oompah band, German folk dancing Northwest Fall Fest Arts & crafts, cottage businesses, and a steady flow of beer? Join our home businesses, variety of foods, “German” bar maids for a rousing services, and more! Northwest evening that includes a “Taste of Germany” along with a wine tasting Christian Campus (1306 N Stanley and cash bar, door prizes and a Best Ave), 9a-3p German Costume contest. $50, Picture This! 423.3189. South Side Country Have fun designing your own Club, 6:30p functional picture frame! Bring a 4x6 photo to mount in the frame. Soul Purpose Grades 2-6, $20, $25/non-member. Country Club of Decatur, 7-10p Madden Arts Center, 9:30-11a Dog of Panic, S.S. Web, Ghost 7 Mile Trail Run Hollow Road, Lookin Good Profits will benefit Special Operations Good Lookin Warrior Foundation. The Sand Cornerstone Tavern, 8p Creek Trails of the Macon County LHP Conservation District (4314 S Franklin For a good time, be here the second St), www.decaturrunningclub.com. Friday of each month! Paco’s Sol Registration 8-9:30a, Race 10a Bistro, 8-11p Dulcimer Club The STILL Rock Springs Nature Center, 10a Bourbon Barrel, 8p-12a Rock of Ages Timbuktu, 9p-1a
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s Fairview Park, Pavilion 1. Registration 9a, Walk 10:15a Lego Club Play and learn with LEGOs! Story, snacks and creative play! The creations the children make will be on display at the library. 692.2774, Blue Mound Memorial Library, 10:30a-12p Family Fun-Nature Art Playshop Fun and challenging for the whole family, we will use leaves and other materials to create unique outdoor art. $1, Resrv reqd. Rock Springs Nature Center, 1p George Washington and the Ladies Millikin University Professor Emeritus Dan Guillory, Madden Auditorium (Decatur Public Library). 2p Street Party Saturday Merchant Street, 5p-12a, Band at 7p Soul Purpose Sliderz Bar & Grill, 4-7p Escaping Neverland Cornerstone Tavern, 8p Piano Man “Shay” Lock Stock & Barrel, 429.7411, lockstockdecatur.com, 8p-12a Andrew Goetter Live Donnie’s Homespun Pizza, 9:15p-12a
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Sunday, 16 A History of the Decatur Brewing Company Join local beer memorabilia collector, Kent Newton, for a look at this hometown brewery incorporated in 1888. Learn about its growth and products, the connection to Pabst Brewery and its struggle to stay in business against local temperance efforts and during nationwide Prohibition. Harriet and Norman Greenberg Auditorium (Rock Springs Nature Center). 2p
Millikin Guitar Ensemble Donnie’s Homespun Pizza, 9-11p Wednesday, 19 Decatur Gamers The Decatur Club, 5p Lotto 101 Learn to play the Illinois lottery’s online games and take your shot at winning millions, Win free lotto tickets. Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Cafe (256 W Main St), 5:15p
Decatur History Club Staley Room (Decatur Public Singles/Couples Dance Live band. Knights of Columbus (520 Library), 6p E North St), $10, 5-8p 10.19-10.20 Halloween Mini-Camps Glen Gobel Pumpkins and bats and scarecrows! West Decatur Church of God (4500 Oh my! We will have a ghoul of W Main), 6p a time as we discover nature in Halloween. Rock Springs Nature Monday, 17 Center, We ages 3&4 1p; Th ages The Man, Not the Myth 1-4 9a George Washington presentation with Richland Community College’s Thursday, 20 Kathryn Mast, Madden Auditorium Welcome Fall Wall Pocket (Decatur Public Library). 6p Make a wall pocket/door plaque from clay and create fall-themed Tuesday, 18 clay add-ons such as pumpkins David Frum and leaves, and then personalize by Political Analyst & Former adding a family name! Grades 2-6, Presidential Speechwriter featured $20, $25/non-member. Madden speaker at MU’s Annual Thomas Arts Center, 9-10:45a W Ewing Lecture. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 7:30p DPL Book Club “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand” Holland Wind Players $10, Central Christian Church, 7:30p by Helen Simonson. Board Room (Decatur Public Library), 1p
Signature Chefs Auction The March of Dimes Annual Signature Chefs Auction returns with delectable tastings from Decatur’s finest chefs and the opportunity to bid on unique and desirable auction packages. 787.5154, Decatur Conference Center & Hotel, 6p Friday, 21 Latin Jazz Lock Stock & Barrel, 429.7411, lockstockdecatur.com, 5:30-7:30p He Said Beer/She Said Wine Enjoy a fun evening and five course meal in support of the Governor Oglesby Mansion. Richard Governor Oglesby and Emma Oglesby will be hosting the event. Cast your ballot for the better partner (beer or wine) with each of the five courses served. 422.4910, business casual attire. $75, The Decatur Club 6:30p Justin Torres Loop Project Donnie’s Homespun Pizza, 9p-12a 10.21-10.22 Rocky Horror Picture Show Weekend $10 Adm, Avon Theatre, midnight
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October Events 10.21-10.23 & 10.28-10.30 Terror-ific Mini Golf Get a “howl-in-one” at Paul’s Haunted Puttin’ Place! Come in costume and receive a treat! $4; $3 (ages 4-17). 429.3472, Paul’s Puttin’ Place (Nelson Park), 5:30-8:30p Saturday, 22 Big Creek Halloween Open Show Big Creek Riding Center (4961 E Lost Bridge Rd), Reg 9a, Judged 10a Fall Colors Nature Hike Sand Creek Conservation Area, 10a Pumpkin Palooza! Wear your costume and have a ghostly good time at the pumpkin toss, watch pumpkin carving demos, and trick-or-treat inside the Illinois Children’s Museum (55 Country Club Rd)! $1, $6/non-member. First 100 families make a Scarecrow! 10a-5p Fall Festival Halloween themed, carnival games, trick or treating stations, kid friendly raffle baskets and a snack shack. McGaughey Grade School (Mt Zion), 1:30-3:30p Fall Harvest Festival Costume Contest Ages 0-14 (2p), Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt & Face Painting (3p), Wagon Rides, wiener roast, fall activities (4-7p), Stories Around the Campfire-$2 (7-8:30p), Rock Springs Nature Center, 2-8:30p
The Original Wildcat Jass Band 6 piece Dixieland Band from Arizona in concert. $20, 546.1363. The Decatur Club (158 W Prairie), 5-8p
Fall Colors Nature Hike Rock Springs Conservation Area, 2p
Spookapalooza Live Music, Costume Contest, Ghost & Horror Merchandise, Drawings, and more! Free, Haunted Lincoln Theatre, 8p
Dignin Donnie’s Homespun Pizza, 9p
Macon You Move! Family-friendly day of fun activities & healthy food! Kidd Kadilllac & the Continentals, mega-twister, soups JWA Trivia Night by Bizou & breads by Wildflour. $25 Cash Bar. $160/team up to 8; $200 after 10.15, Pride of the Prairie Center family up to 5 or $10pp. 358.0683, bbinkley@maconcountyhealth.org, (Macon County Fairgrounds), 7p Long Creek Vineyards, 2-6p Black Magic Johnson Monday, 24 Lock Stock & Barrel, 429.7411, George Rogers Clark and lockstockdecatur.com, 9p-12a the Revolution in Illinois The highest ranking American Closing Time military officer on the northwestern Central Illinois’ raddest 90’s tribute frontier during the American band, Timbuktu, 9p Revolution, with Mark Sorensen. Decatur Public Library, 6p Indagroove AIW Hall (2882 N Dineen St), 9p High School Honor Band & Millikin Wind Ensemble The Stone & Biscuit Band Kirkland Fine Arts, 7:30p Pop’s Place (4335 W Main), 9p
Sunday, 23 Jack Hanna’s Intro to the Wild: Live This live show will feature many of Jack’s favorite animal friends, as well as fascinating and humorous stories and footage from his adventures. $6$24, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 2p Mike Nixon Benefit Food, Silent Auction, Cash Bar, Live Entertainment, 50/50 Raffle. $10 (includes meal), AIW Hall, 12-5p
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Tuesday, 25 Nonfiction Book Club “Outliers”by Malcolm Gladwell. Board Room (Decatur Public Library), 1p Decatur Gamers Godfather’s Pizza, 5p Thursday, 27 Reception for Joshua Bindewald Nationally exhibited printmaker. Richland Community College David Erlason Art Gallery, 12-1p
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Decatur Chamber Business After Hours DMH Express Care East), 5-7p Celebrity Waiter Dinner & Mystery Theatre Silent & Live Auction, $50. 872.3835x147. Cocktail Hour 5p; Dinner 6p; Play 7:30p Friday, 28 Preview Party Memorabilia & Classic Car Auction Presented by the Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum, 5-8p Live Music featuring Lace $5, Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Cafe (256 W Main St), 6-8p CASAtume Costume Contest, 50/50 and other Halloween fun. Proceeds to benefit CASA. maconcountycasa.org, Lock Stock & Barrel, 8p The STILL Come early, stay late, have a great time in between! Paco’s Sol Bistro, 8-11p 10.28-10.29 Halloween Concert Millikin Percussion Ensembles in the haunted Albert Taylor Theater(Shilling Hall). Join in costume; best costume prizes awarded. Fr 7:30p, Sa 4 & 6p Saturday, 29 Halloween Open House Stop in to see what the employees are wearing this year! Coziahr H-D
Memorabilia & Classic Car Auction Auctioning 100+ classic, antique and special interest autos. Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum, 454.4583, 8a
Halloween Skate Saturday Costume contest, games and activities for all ages. George’s Skate Center, 7-10p
Sunday, 30 Calls of the Wild Ah-Ah-Ahwoo! What was that sound? Put on your listening ears as we head Fall Colors Nature Hike Friends Creek Conservation Area, 10a out on the Woodland Trail and try to identify what we are hearing. Rock Springs Nature Center, 2p LSB 2 Winery Race After hours party at the Winery! Fall Colors Nature Hike Lock Stock & Barrel, 429.7411, Fort Daniel Conservation Area, 2p lockstockdecatur.com, 11a-3p Dulcimer Club Rock Springs Nature Center, 10a
Migration Sensation Venture to Rodney T. Miller Wetland for fall migration. Bring binoculars.We may see killdeer, spotted sandpipers, and pin tail ducks migrate through IL. Rock Springs Nature Center, 2p
Monday, 31 Evan Mitchell Cornerstone Tavern, 4p
Party in Pink Zumbathon Let’s Groove for the Cure. Charity Event, partyinpink.com, $10. Lutheran School Association (2001 E Mound Rd), 2-4p
Trick-n-Trunk Mt Calvary Lutheran Parking Lot(2055 S Franklin), 6-8p
The STILL Sliderz Bar & Grille, 4-7p 2nd Annual Halloween Bash Long Creek Vineyards, 6-8:30p MDSO: Classic Masters An evening devoted to the heights of Viennese classical style. Haydn, Beethoven, and Mozart. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 424.6318, 7:30p
Harvestfest Heartland Community Church (across from Richland), 6-8p
Trunk or Treat Decatur West Side Church of the Nazarene (1224 W Grand Ave), 6-8p South Shores Christian Church(230 Bristol Dr), 6-8p
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guide to:
The Illinois lottery Sure, scratch-off tickets are easy peasy and the instant gratification is hard to beat. If you’re in it to win it, though, playing the Lottery is the way to go. And if you haven’t noticed, unconventional Lottery retailers are really starting to jump on-board because the Illinois Lottery isn’t just for gas stations anymore. If you’ve never filled out a play slip, here’s a quick rundown of the Illinois-exclusive “Lotto” game so you can hurry up and get to the winning! written by: kat smalley First things first; you’ve got to choose your play slip. You’ll usually see a whole rack full of games like Mega Millions, Lotto, Little Lotto, Pick Three, and Pick Four. That’s a lot of games and a lot of ways to win big. For example, with the Lotto game the Jackpot starts at $2 million and there are 3 other ways to win the game. Each game is unique, so do your homework first! Once you’ve got your Lotto play slip you’ll need to decide how many games you want to play on that slip. It’s only $1 for two games and you can play up to 5 games per card! Number pickin’ time! This is the fun part, of course. And, it’s simple. You can ask your retailer for quick pick (automatic selection) or you can choose 6 unique numbers (between 1 and 52) for each game.
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Turn in your play slip and pay your retailer for your games. Their machine will read your card and print out your actual ticket (which is basically a receipt). This is what you’ll need to hang onto to validate your winnings! If you’re a winner, all you have to do is sign the back of your ticket and visit a Lottery retailer. If your prize is $600 or less you should be able to get your cash right there on the spot! If you’re a big, BIG winner (like Jackpot winner)...it would be best to call the Lottery’s claims office directly. You know, so they can get your moolah to you as soon as possible! For everything in between, it’s as simple as visiting a prize center.
Check your numbers! It really blows my mind how many ways there are to see what numbers are drawn. The Lotto game is drawn every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. You can tune into WGN-TV or WBBM (Radio 780 AM) at 9:22p on these days for the winning numbers. You can also log onto www. illinoislottery.com, check your local newspaper, call a toll free number, or simply ask your Lottery retailer to generate a winning number list!
newly recruited Lottery retailers: Here’s a list of the newest places to find the Lottery in the Decatur area: Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Café, 256 W Main St The Poor House, 3925 Faries Parkway Handy Pantry, 109 N Front St, Macon Garcia’s, 1099 W Main St Handy Pantry, 3715 N Woodford The Party Warehouse, 3090 N Water The Cigar Outlet, 1427 E Mound Rd
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Trick- n-Trunk W r i t te n b y T o d d Ha use r
What do twinkies and bacon have in common? They are delicious. Do you know what else they have in common? Someone had a great idea that made it better. For the Halloween season, the deep fried twinkies and chocolate covered bacon are local Trick-n-Trunk events. Rather than walk through neighborhoods of houses with hit or miss participation, while negotiating traffic and sidewalks in various states of repair, treat seekers walk through orderly rows of cars, decorated for maximum holiday fun.
walking through neighborhoods,” says Goers, “and Trick-n-Trunk was born.” Herring has coordinated the event ever since, with Goers helping for the last five or six years. The event always takes place during the evening, on Halloween.
These events are happening all around town, during the Halloween weekend. Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church hosts their 16th annual Trick-n-Trunk on Halloween evening, from 6-8p.
“Last year, kids were walking away with coupons for a small pizza, which is pretty significant,” says Goers.
Mt. Calvary has some prime real estate, located on Franklin Street, just south of where Franklin and South Shores Drive divide, and they have the business traffic to prove it.
“Last year, when we got to six hundred and fifty kids, we stopped counting,” says Goers. Organizers at Mt. Calvary Each participating car is decorated for the occasion, and the participants dress Lutheran ask a lot of local retailers for treat donations because of their high the part. Last year, about twenty-five cars participated. The only restriction is volume of trick or treaters. Mt. Zion Wal-mart donates a lot of supplies, all costumes must be non-scary, which as do Cub Foods and Kroger. There is attractive to parents with smaller is a donation box located inside Mt. children. For example, participants at Calvary Lutheran Church for individual Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church dressed donations from church members. Other as cows, clowns, even Snoopy from Peanuts, and Westminster Presbyterian local donations come from McDonalds, Church featured the Tooth Fairy, with an Dairy Queen, local banks and some pizza chains. open mouth trunk.
But it isn’t just about candy goodies. At Mt. Calvary Lutheran, the little ghosts and goblins are treated to pens and “We have only had to move it indoors one year due to rain,” says Sharon Goers, pencils, activity pads and some bead necklaces as well. A police officer from who has stepped in to co-chair the Mt. Crime Stoppers is also in attendance for Calvary Trick-N-Trunk with the event’s most of the evening, giving away treats original organizer, Angie Herring. from the Macon County Emergency “Pastor [Michael] Damery asked Angie Telephone System Board. to coordinate a safer alternative to
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The Mt. Calvary Youth Group carves the jack-o-lanterns that decorate the parking lot. They carve them from pumpkins donated from a couple different sources, including some church members, but most are from an area farm. To get a jump start on Halloween, you can go to First Congregational United Church of Christ. According to Marsha Mower, organizer of their “Trunk or Treat” event, you can visit them on October 26th, from 6:30-7:30p in their south parking lot. Participating cars will be competing for a “covered trophy,” which will be voted on by participating trick or treaters. Across town, Westminster Presbyterian Church will host their event, Trunk or Treat, from 6:30-7:30p. This will be their third year, according to Teresa
Goller, Director of Christian Education at Westminster. “We have about 15 cars participating in our North lot, and it will be roped off for a safe, secure experience for everyone,” says Goller. Look for similar events at the following churches: First Baptist Church, First Church of the Nazarene, Holy Family Church, Mt. Zion Presbyterian, and South Shores Christian Church. Be sure to call ahead for confirmation of the event and for accurate times and dates. So if you are looking for an alternative to traditional trick or treating, how does a week of events with fifteen to twenty participating stops, all in one safe parking lot, with happy (not scary) treaters sound to you?
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Saturday, October 8 - 7:30 p.m. TICKETS: adult $15 alumni $12
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Sunday, October 23 - 2:00 p.m. TICKETS: adult $12-14 children $6-10
Tickets available at www.kirklandfinearts.com or call (217) 424-6318.
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