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Abe Appreciation: Teacher Appreciation Week Kickoff: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., Springfield | Free admission all week for teachers, teacher aides and school administrators. Present a school-issued ID card or letter signed by the administrator. For more information, visit presidentlincoln.illinois.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n Jacksonville Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-noon, Pathway Plaza, 1905 W. Morton Ave. | Every Saturday through Oct. 31.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Meredosia May Days Festival: 9 a.m.-10 p.m., along Illinois River on Illinois Route 104,\u00a0Meredosia | Two-day event with a variety of activities including pageant, flea market, parade, live music, kids rides and bounce house. For more information, visit jacksonvilleil.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Spring Craft Crop: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Ave., Springfield. $30, includes lunch | Hosted by Prairie Stampers Club. Scrapbooking, cardmaking, paper crafting and more. For registration or more information, email PrairieStampers@gmail.com.<\/p>\n Junior Historians: 10-11:30 a.m., Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Classroom, 112 N. Sixth St., Springfield. Free | History Hunters: Pennies. For children grades K-2. Advance registration is required. For more information, visit\u00a0presidentlincoln.illinois.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n Story Time: 10:30-11 a.m., Our Town Books, 64 E. Central Park Plaza. Free | Stories, pictures, cookies and live bunnies.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Community Egg Hunt: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Minnie Barr Park, 300 E. Walnut St. | Food, music, and prizes. Egg hunt starts at 11:30 a.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n Springtime Carnival: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Jacksonville Hy-Vee, 1255 W. Morton Ave | Activities for all ages. Bounce house, cotton candy, yard games, prizes face painting and Cookie’s Rib Wagon.\u00a0<\/p>\n Benefit for Kelly Hopper: Noon-4 p.m.,\u00a0Knights of Columbus,\u00a0320 E. State St. | Food, music, raffles and cash bar. Proceeds help woman diagnosed with breast cancer.\u00a0<\/p>\n Jacksonville Main Street Blues & Brews Festival: Noon-4 p.m., downtown Jacksonville. Free admission | Food trucks, beer wagon, live Blues music.\u00a0Bring your lawn chairs.\u00a0For more information, contact Melissa Hebron at 217-473-5081 or events@jacksonvillemainstreet.org, or visit\u00a0 Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Wizard of Oz Tea: 1-3 p.m., Springfield Art Association, Edwards Place, 700 N. Fourth St., Springfield. $50 | Learn about the etiquette and history of teas with a “Wizard of Oz” spin. To register or for more information, visit springfieldart.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n William Jennings Bryan Cross of Gold Speech Reenactment Event: 2 p.m., Perry Presbyterian Church, 104 W. North St., Perry | Hosted by Perry Association for Community Enrichment. Perry’s Little Brass Band will perform. Fundraiser for Perry Presbyterian Church.<\/p>\n 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\u00a0Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pat Jones: 3-6 p.m., American Legion Post 279, 903 W. Superior Ave. | Live music.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Opening Art Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Springfield Art Association, M.G. Nelson Gallery, 700 N. Fourth St., Springfield | “Sacred Rhythm, Sacred Pattern” is a juried exhibition of sacred and liturgical art. On display through May 30. For more information, visit springfieldart.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Gallery Opening: 6-8 p.m., The David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave. Free admission | “Students of the Strawn” opening. Artist talk at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 217-243-9390 or email strawnartgallery@frontier.com.<\/p>\n Comedy Night: 8 p.m., American Legion Post 279, 903 W. Superior Ave. $20 | Live comedy featuring Larry Smith, Ryne Thorson, Reed Davis, Richard Bailey, Mike Adrales and Chunky. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets available at cryptidcomix.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hat Trick: 8-10 p.m., Amvets, 210 E. Court St. | Live music.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Kuhl Tyme Korner and the return of The Smokestacks Round 2:\u00a08 p.m.-midnight, Kuhl Tyme Korner, 901 W. Morton Ave., Suite 11 | Soulful blues jamming experience. For anyone who wants to celebrate music.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sunday<\/p>\n Watercolor Paint Workshop: Noon-3 p.m., Pere Marquette Lodge patio, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton. $60 | Led by rtist and teacher Carolyn Owen Sommer. All supplies included. For registration or more information, visit riversandroutes.com<\/a> or\u00a0call Arielle 618-786-2331, extension 338.<\/p>\n Illinois College\u2019s 192nd Commencement: 1-2 p.m., Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center, 1121 Edgehill Road | For more information, visit\u00a0ic.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Baby Goat Yoga:\u00a02-3:30 p.m., Pere Marquette Lodge, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton | $40-$45 | No experience necessary. Bring a\u00a0mat or towel or rent one for $5. For more information, visit riversandroutes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Plates on State: 3-7 p.m., Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 310 E. State St. $150 | Outdoor dining experience with five-course plated dinner, menu of locally sourced cuisine with wine pairings, live music and cash bar. Cocktail hour 3-4 p.m. Dinner 4-7 p.m. For more information, contact Brittany Henry at 217-243-5678 or visit\u00a0givebutter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Monday<\/p>\n Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Luncheon and Annual Meeting: 11 a.m.,\u00a0Jacksonville Country Club,\u00a0100 Country Club Road. $26 | For more information, call call the volunteer department, 447-784-3324.<\/p>\n Blood Drive: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St. | To donate, call ImpactLife Springfield at 800-747-5401 or visit\u00a0bloodcenter.org<\/a> and use code 60058 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested.\u00a0<\/p>\n Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Walking for Wellness:\u00a012:30-3 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Breastfeeding 101: 6-7:30 p.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St. | Presented by board certified lactation consultant. Partners and doulas are encouraged to attend. Meeting Room 5. Held on the first Monday of each month. Register online at memorial.health<\/a>.<\/p>\n Carlinville Community Conversation Series: 7 p.m., Macoupin County Historical Society\u2019s Ruyle Genealogy Building, 920 W. Breckenridge St., Carlinville | A three-month series of events commemorating the country’s 250th anniversary, continues through July 16. Tonight features author and historian Tom Emery. For more information, contact Andrea Duncan at 217-204-1446 or Mary Tinder at 217-825-9699.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Tuesday<\/p>\n Produce and Bakery Giveaway:\u00a09 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Wednesday\n<\/p>\n Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Client Choice Food Pantry:\u00a09 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Free Lunch:\u00a0Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Indivisible Jacksonville: 5:30 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Grassroots political activism group focused on promoting democracy and community engagement. Social time 5:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6 p.m. Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month in the conference room.<\/p>\n Midwest Youth Services Connect & Kick-off Summer Event: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Morgan County Fairgrounds 4-H Building, 110 N. Westgate Ave. Free | Sign up for summer camps, programs, job and volunteer opportunities for kids ages 11\u201317. Raffles, giveaways and light dinner.<\/p>\n Open Mic Comedy Night:\u00a06 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.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Adult Craft Night: 6-7 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Make fruit coasters. To register, email Ali at ajones@jaxpl.org or call 217-243-5435, extension 235.<\/p>\n Small Business Workshop Series: 6-8 p.m., John Wood Community College Southeast Education Center, 39637 260th Ave., Pittsfield. Free for Pike County Chamber & Economic Development Corp. members; $40 non-members | To register, contact Gina Sheurman at gsheurman@pikeedc.org or 217-440-5101. For more information, visit\u00a0pikeedc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thursday\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Blood Drive: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Routt Catholic High School, 500 E. College Ave. |\u00a0To donate, contact Lisa Hall at 217-883-9996, visit bloodcenter.org<\/a> and use code 60072 to locate the drive, or call ImpactLife 800-747-5401. Appointments are requested.<\/p>\n Free Lunch:\u00a0Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Poetry Open Mic: 7 p.m., Soap Co. Coffee House, 207 S. Sandy St. Free | All are welcome. For questions, call 217-742-5777.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Comedy Open Mic Night: 7:30-10 p.m., KJB\u2019s Bar & Grill, 222 E. State St. | For more information, call the venue at 217-320-8137.<\/p>\n Friday<\/p>\n Produce and Bakery Giveaway:\u00a09 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Toddler Storytime: 10-11 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Every Friday.\u00a0<\/p>\n Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.<\/p>\n Lego Club: 2:30-5 p.m., \u00a0Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Stop in between 2:30 and 5\u00a0p.m. to build a dinosaur. For more information, visit jaxpl.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Spicy Romance Book Fair Mother\u2019s Day Edition: 6-9 p.m., The Vault, 73 E. Central Park Plaza | Hosted by Our Town Books. Meet and greet with romance authors, signed romance novels and bookish merchandise.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Weekly Racing: 7 p.m., Jacksonville Speedway, 110 N. Westgate Ave. | 410 Sprints, 305 Sprints, Modifieds, Street Stocks and Sportsman. Gates open 5:30 p.m. Hot Laps 6:15 p.m. Racing ast 7 p.m. For more information, visit jacksonvillespeedway.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Carl Mager: 7-9 p.m.,\u00a0Pere Marquette Lodge Winery,\u00a013653 Lodge Blvd.,\u00a0Grafton. Free admission | Live music.<\/p>\n
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