Memorial Day Events
Saturday
Chandlerville Freedom Festival: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Nate’s Park, 13501 Illinois Route 78, Chandlerville | Flag raising, 9 a.m. 12U girls softball tournament, 9:30 a.m. Family activities, bounce house, face painting, noon-4 p.m. Food and drinks, coffee truck. All proceeds benefit Nate’s Park.
Sunday
Nortonville Military Memorial Dedication: 2 p.m., Nortonville Park pavilion | For more information, contact Roger at 217-882-8301.
Monday
Memorial Day Services by Barry American Legion Post 222
Kinderhook at 9:30 a.m.
New Canton at 10 a.m.
El Dara at Taylor Martin Cemetery at 10:30 a.m.
Barry services at Parklawn Cemetery: Western Band will lead the parade from LaFayette Park to Parklawn Cemetery. Step-off time is 11 a.m. Scouts, Western FFA, and others will join in the parade behind the band. Services will begin at Parklawn Cemetery when the parade reaches the cemetery. Following the service, Barry United Methodist Church will hold a fish fry in its parking lot on Main Street beginning at 11 a.m. Menu is fish, baked beans, chips, cookies and pies.
Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony: 11 a.m.-noon, Community Park, 1309 S Main St. | American Legion Post 279 conducts ceremony at the Korean War Memorial. Speaker is Col. Shawn D. Strahle.
Jacksonville Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-noon, Pathway Plaza, 1905 W. Morton Ave. | Every Saturday through Oct. 31.
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Outdoor Volunteer Work Day: 8 a.m.-noon, Green Pastures Christian Retreat Center, 1936 U.S. 67, Meredosia | Tasks include cleaning trails and clearing dead trees. Bring work gloves and chainsaws. Lunch provided at noon. For more information, call 217-584-1374 or visit greenpasturesretreatcenter.org.
Memorial Day Rumble Baseball Tournament: 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Future Champions Sports Complex, 5 Kelly St. | For more information, email Tim Culbertson at the-grinder@hotmail.com.
Riverside Flea Market: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 Front St., Grafton. Free admission | Held the fourth weekend of every month through October.
Sand Volleyball Tournament: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Hangout Bar and Grill, 901 W. Superior Ave. $150 per team | Registration 9:30 a.m. Games start at 10 a.m. First place: $300. Sign up on The Hangout Facebook page.
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Story Time: 10:30-11 a.m., Our Town Books, 64 E. Central Park Plaza. Free | Stories, pictures, cookies and live bunnies.
America at 250: 11 a.m., Macoupin County Historical Society, 900 W. Breckenridge St., Carlinville. Free | Two-day spring festival highlighting the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, with a reading of the Declaration aloud at the Red Barn Pavillion, and Community Conversations recorded by Illinois Voices 250. Event continues tomorrow.
Pere Barkette-A Dog Friendly Outing: Noon-3 p.m., Pere Marquette Lodge, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton. Free admission | On the winery patio. Drink specials and treats for pups. For more information, call 618-786-2331 or visit pmlodge.net.
Jeff Newman: Noon-3 p.m., KJB’s, 222 E. State St. | Live music.
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Hoogland Education presents “Children of Eden”: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield | For tickets or more information, call 217-523-2787 or visit hcfta.org.
Jacksonville Disc Golf Club: 2-4 p.m., Nichols Park, 110 Holkenbrink Drive | Standing 18-hole round every Saturday, weather permitting. For more information, visit Facebook page.
The Artist Series: 4-6 p.m., Cheryl Kelly & Co.’s Lifestyle & Beauty LAB, 45 S. Central Park Plaza | Conversation with pencil sketch artist Matt Jagitsch. Wine and light bites.
Rx: 8 p.m., Amvets Jacksonville, 210 E. Court St. | Live music.
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Sunday
Memorial Day Rumble Baseball Tournament: 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Future Champions Sports Complex, 5 Kelly St. | For more information, email Tim Culbertson at the-grinder@hotmail.com.
Springfield Comic Book Convention: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St., Springfield. Free admission | Dealers have a variety of comic books, toys and related collectibles for sale, and will buy old comic books. For more information, contact Alan at 309-657-1599 or visit epguides.com/comics.
Hoogland Education presents “Children of Eden”: 2 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield | For tickets or more information, call 217-523-2787 or visit hcfta.org.
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Monday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
Client Choice Food Pantry: 9 a.m.-noon, The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Those who work or go to school during normal hours can make an appointment for the afternoon.
Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.
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Walking for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social: 1-4 p.m., Springfield Art Association, Edwards Place, 700 N. Fourth St., Springfield. Adults: $35 nonmembers, $30 SAA members; Children: $15 nonmembers, $10 SAA members | Old fashioned cocktails, Emerald’s Eats small bites, live local bands and lawn games. For tickets or more information, visit springfieldart.org.
Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anyone in need.
NAACP: 6 p.m., Mayor’s Conference Room, Municipal Building, 200 W. Douglas Ave. | Held in Mayor’s conference room on fourth Monday of each month.
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Tuesday
Jacksonville Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-noon, Pathway Plaza, 1905 W. Morton Ave. | Every Tuesday through Sept. 8.
Little Lincoln’s Fireside Tales: 9-10 a.m. and 10:30-11:30 a.m., Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Classroom, 112 N. Sixth St., Springfield. Free | Early learning program for children up to 5 years old and caregivers. Advance registration required. For more information, visit presidentlincoln.illinois.gov.
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
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Client Choice Food Pantry: 9 a.m.-noon, The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Those who work or go to school during normal hours can make an appointment for the afternoon.
Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.
Walking for Wellness:12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.
Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anyone in need.
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Bicentennial Time Capsule Burial Ceremony: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Central Park Plaza | Part of Jacksonville’s Bicentennial celebration. Public viewing of time capsule contents 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ceremony at 5:30 p.m., followed by burial of time capsule.
Wednesday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
Client Choice Food Pantry: 9 a.m.-noon, The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Those who work or go to school during normal hours can make an appointment for the afternoon.
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Storytime: 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Stories and crafts every Wednesday. For more information, call 217-243-5435.
Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.
Walking for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.
Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anyone in need.
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Jacksonville Farmers Market: 4-6 p.m., Pathway Plaza, 1905 W. Morton Ave. | Every Wednesday through Sept. 9.
Open Mic Comedy Night: 6 p.m., Pizza Records, 59 E. Central Park Plaza. Free | Comedians sign up at 6 p.m. for a 5-minute slot, or just enjoy the show. Call or text 217-200-0896 for more information.
The Effects of Domestic Violence on Mental Health: 6-7 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. Free | Crisis Center Foundation will discuss the effects of domestic violence and provide resources. For more information, visit jaxpl.org or call 217-243-5435.
Bingo: 7-10 p.m., Morgan County VFW, 903 VFW Lane, Jacksonville. $1-$9 | Hot dogs, chips, popcorn and soda available. No outside snacks or alcohol. Doors open at 6 p.m. Play starts at 7 p.m. On the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
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Thursday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
Client Choice Food Pantry: 9 a.m.-noon, The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Those who work or go to school during normal hours can make an appointment for the afternoon.
Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.
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Walking for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.
Jacksonville Promise Night: 2 p.m.-closing, Leo’s Pizza, 230 S. Main St. | Mention Jacksonville Promise when placing order and Leo’s will donate 15% of total to scholarship program. Call 217-243-3413. Fourth Thursday of each month.
Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anyone in need.
Teen Advisory Board: 5-6 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Help make the library a better place for teens. For more information, contact Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or Brittany at boverby@jaxpl.org, or call 217-243-5435.
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DJ Bre: 5-8 p.m., The Patio, 210 W. College Ave. | Outside patio, weather permitting.
Chains of Command Disc Golf Club: 6-7 p.m., Forman Grove Park, 210 S. Johnson St. | Standing nine-hole round every Thursday, weather permitting.
Music in the Park: 7-9 p.m., The Grove Memorial Park, corner of Market and Main streets, Grafton. Free admission | The Owls perform classic rock. For more information, including the complete summer schedule, visit graftonilchamber.com.
Friday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
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Client Choice Food Pantry: 9 a.m.-noon, The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Those who work or go to school during normal hours can make an appointment for the afternoon.
Toddler Storytime: 10-11 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Every Friday.
Brad Wallin Baseball Tournament: Noon-10 p.m., Future Champions Sports Complex, 5 Kelly St. | Fundraising tournament supporting multiple children’s charities, dedicated to the memory of Brad Wallin. To register or for more information, futurechampionssportscomplex.com.
Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.
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Miss Jacksonville Pageant: 4-6 p.m., Central Park Plaza | For more information, contact event chairs Calla Merriman and Claire Kaufmann at
Jacksonvillemainstreetpageant@gmail.com, or Melissa Hebron, Jacksonville Main Street event coordinator, at 217-473-5081 or events@jacksonvillemainstreet.org.
Jacksonville Main Street Downtown Concert Series: 6-9 p.m., Central Park Plaza | Music by Almost Elton John. For more information, visit jacksonvillemainstreet.org.
Weekly Racing: 7 p.m., Jacksonville Speedway, 110 N. Westgate Ave. | 410 Sprints, Modifieds, Street Stocks, Sportsman and Micros. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Hot Laps 6:15 p.m. Racing starts 7 p.m. For more information, visit jacksonvillespeedway.com.
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“Satisfaction”: 7:30 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield | For tickets or more information, call 217-523-2787 or visit hcfta.org.
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