ANTIQUES
Abe’s Old Hat Antiques This is weird— an antiques store with real antiques dealers selling real antiques. How dare them! Also offering dried floral gifts and folk art. Downtown at 111 North Sixth Street. Tuesday - Saturday 11-5. 217-414-3320.
Widow at Windsor Antiques The proud and ebullient Widow is cheerfully purchasing collections of old books, sterling, stained glass, unique and unusual pristine antiques. Widow at Windsor Antiques, Fifth & Cook, Wednesday-Saturday, 11:00am-5:00pm.
AUTOMOTIVE
Ready for your summer vacation? Don’t hit the road until we’ve checked the belts, hoses, and tire pressure. And don’t forget the oil change! Certified mechanical service. 1569 Wabash Avenue, 217-546-2600.
BOOKS
Books on the Square We buy and sell good, clean, collectible books. Three full buildings. General inventory specializing in history. Monday-Saturday. 153 East Jackson, Virden. 217-965-5443
Summer Book Sale! Buy three or more books paperback, hardback, mystery, children’s, young adult, etc. and get one-third off your total at The Sly Fox bookstore. Special orders welcome. On the west side of the square, Virden. M-F, 10-5; Sat, 10-3 217-965-3641, [email protected]
BUSINESS SERVICES
Capital Area Independent Business Alliance Join our nearly 140 members to encourage consumers to spend their money LOCAL FIRST. Details and membership info at www.IBuySpi.com
GALLERIES
Martin Art Gallery & Studios Featuring one-of-a-kind modern/contemporary art including glass & metal, cabinet glass door knobs, vases, custom dishes, architectural pieces and more for home, office and gift giving. Visit the gallery Wed-Fri 11-6, Sat. 10-4 or by appointment. 1515 South Fifth (between South Grand and Laurel). 217-652-2873. www.edmartinart.com
The Museum Store New works of fine craft and art by Illinois Artisans arriving daily. Pottery, jewelry, prints, fiber, wood, glass and all manners of inspired creations. Perfect for yourself or someone special. Gifts made in Illinois are perfect for any occasion. Illinois State Museum, Spring & Edwards, Springfield. 217-782-0979.
HOME SERVICES
Door problems? Call Dave the Doorman for door repairs, installation and professional, quality service. Over 1,000 doors installed. Yes, I can do other types of remodeling, too! Call Dave at 217-691-4678.
Hometown Painting and Restoration “Specializing in Repaints” Custom interior and exterior. Painting and staining, residential and commercial. Pressure cleaning, wood and aluminum siding refinishing. Reflective and elastrometric roof coatings. Carpentry and repair, general home, building, and property maintenance. Call 217-620-9550.
Featured BIZ of the week
Elegant Outdoor Weddings Enjoy your special day with your loved ones amid the lush gardens, rolling hills, and sparkling pond at Buena Vista Farms. Can’t wait/ don’t want to wait a year for your big day? Our wedding planner, Teri, will help plan your dream wedding in just two months! Full service weddings are available so you can relax and enjoy the celebration. Call 217-243-3290 or visit www.buenavistafarms.net
Lawn and Garden Garden tilling and grass seeding, gutter cleaning, shrub and tree trimming, lawn mowing, brush removal, landscaping. Black dirt delivered. Brush weed lots, mowed down. Serving Springfield and surrounding areas. 217-741-1340.
Lawn Mowing/Yardwork You furnish the mower and gas. I do the labor. Additional lawn work available. Senior discounts available. Call Jim at 217-971-4902.
Spring/Storm Cleanup Brush, limbs, trees removed. Lawns mowed, Backhoe service, dirt for sale, landscaping. Call 217-620-9550.
Steam Shine Seeing spots? Water pipe broke? Heavy rains? Call 217-789-2589 for water extraction when carpets are soggy. Rent fans and dehumidifiers. Locally owned & operated. www.steamshine.net IICRC certified firm.
TILEPRO For all your ceramic tile installation needs: flooring, showers, counters, etc. Call TILEPRO at 217-816-4393.
Uninvited guests? Planning today will keep insects and rodents away this spring and summer. Call about a maintenance program for home or office. Emergency services available. Environmentally friendly. Adams Pest Control 217-544-2122.
PERSONAL SERVICES
Wardrobe Refitting Roy’s Alterations and Custom Tailors. Professional tailoring and alterations for the entire family. Springfield’s oldest and finest, established in 1966 with 61 years combined experience. 2326 South MacArthur. Open 7:30 to 5:30 Monday- Friday, 9 to 2 on Saturdays. 217-789-4636.
RETAIL STORES
Fresh flowers for all occasions! Gala events, holidays, weddings, hospitals, or funerals. We deliver! Call Sachi Flowers and Gifts at 217-525-0558. Located at Seventh and Adams in Downtown Springfield. Open M-F 9 to 5:30 and Sat 10 to 2. Sunday delivery available for funerals.
Fresh is best! Robert’s Seafood Market offers the largest variety of fresh seafood, guaranteed! Seafood, meats, fine desserts, breads, soups and wine for any occasion. 1615 West Jefferson Street, 217-546-3089. www.robertsseafoodmarket.com
WEDDING SERVICES
Custom Sound and Lighting Let R3 DJ Service design the perfect sound and lighting system for your event. Our experienced professionals and state of the art equipment ensure your enjoyment. We can accommodate any size group. 217-306-3992 or www.r3dj.com
DJ Nick Johnson Information available at: www.myspace.com/djnickjohnson733 or call 217-971-9120.
Outdoor wedding specialists Plan your wedding in the gardens at Buena Vista Farms. Receptions in Euro peak tent or “barn” for 400 guests. Still time to plan May or June weddings. Call 217-243-3290, visit www.buenavistafarms.net
Vintage Springfield Charm The perfect address for your shower, rehearsal dinner, or boutique wedding: The Pasfield House. Charming Victorian surroundings, effortless entertaining. Sit down dinners for 60, cocktail receptions for 100. Innkeeper Tony Leone— 217-525-3663.
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