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We have three more glorious weeks of October -- enjoy every minute! Our Fall Family Fun Guide is updated all the time with new events, especially our All Things Spooky listings!
In this issue, we have resources for you and your family. Find out benefits of 3-D mammograms, tips about parenting toddlers, and suggestions for fall family fun!
Mark your calendars now for our annual kids costume contest at Halloween at the Market. It's the best way to kick off Halloween weekend with the family!
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Kim Leistner
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Spooktacular Evening with Abe at ALPLM 10/17

Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat at UIS Sangamon Auditorium 10/23

Springfield Junior Blues home games on 10/23 & 10/24

Trick or Treat Street - free event at Southwind Park 10/25

Mammography Mondays - free mammograms at Memorial on Mondays in October - see details online.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Wednesdays & Saturdays
 
Springfield YMCA Fall Sessions - registration now through 10/19

When Potty Training Doesn't End - free workshop at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital 11/4

Free community classes of Memorial Health System: Treatment Options for Effective Weight Loss 10/17; I'm Going to Be a Big Brother/Sister Class and for Older Siblings - both on 10/18; Get-Real Breastfeeding Guide 10/20; Lamaze one-day class 10/24; The Whys of Cries 10/27     

Classes at St. John's: Birth Center Tours - every Tuesday; Joy of Grandparenting 10/19; Dinner for Two: Breastfeeding 10/22; Welcome Baby Sibling Class 11/2
 
Classes at Lincoln Land: Young People's Etiquette 11/7; Egyptian Mythology for kids grades 4-8 11/14
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Tenth Annual Halloween at the Market on 10/31. Registration begins at 9 am. Kids Costume Contest for kids age 0-12 starts at 11 am. At the Downtown Farmer's Market.

Halloween Carnival at the Hoogland 10/31 noon to 6 pm

Parent Night Out - kids ages 1-7 at the YMCA 11/7

Lutheran High School Open House 11/4

Memorial's Festival of Trees Gala 11/14

Click here  for the full event calendar. 
We've gathered so many ideas for your family to make this an October to remember! Check out our All Things Spooky Guide -- events, haunted houses, hayrides, crafts, decor, trick-or-treating, and more.
Challenge yourself to try something new this year, and let us know how it goes!
Keep checking back. We update these posts almost every day in October!
dr-mask-woman.jpg Adding 3D mammography to your traditional mammogram increases cancer detection and reduces false-positive results. This fall Memorial begins offering this option. Read more about  3D Mammography technology and how it can help radiologists catch questionable spots.
Toddler Parenting Tips
Two, three and four year olds are a delight, but their behavior can sometimes be a fright! We asked our Facebook followers to share their best  parenting advice for the toddler/Pre-K stage. Take a look at the list of top 15 tips, and then leave a comment with your best advice!  
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