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.
Antiquarius Fine art, antiques, and accessories from a wide variety of styles and time periods. Located at 701 West State Street in Jacksonville. Open Wednesday through Sunday 10:00-5:30. 217-245-2662.
Widow at Windsor Antiques Over 100 panels of stunning stained & leaded glass. Cast iron and bronze urns. Nautical decor. Serendipitous antique and vintage treasures from around the world. 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 onethird 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
Steam Shine Seeing spots? Are your area rugs full of pet hair and spots? Re-energize your home with freshly cleaned area rugs. Will pick up and deliver. Call 217-789-2589. www.steamshine.net
EVENT PLANNING
Buena Vista Farms A peaceful venue for group retreats, outdoor weddings, and other events nestled in the beautiful farmlands of Central Illinois. Perfect for casual get-togethers or elegant events. Call 217-243-3290 or visit www.buenavistafarms.com today.
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.
Featured BIZ of the week
Support Your Local Mystery Bookstore! Don’t let the name fool you; Sly Fox Bookstore owner George Rishel has been making an honest living sharing his love of books since 1998. Sly Fox features an unparalleled selection of hard to find & out of print mystery books plus children and young adult novels, Illinois and Lincoln history books, and fiction & nonfiction best sellers. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Sly Fox will special order your book at no extra charge. On the west side of the square in Virden. 217-965-3641.
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 Wednesday-Friday 11-6, Saturday 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 217-628-1163.
Get their bid and call me last! TD Electric guarantees the lowest rates & best service in Central Illinois! This Veteran owned & operated service provides emergency services FREE to families of deployed military members - other great discounts available for ALL! 217-652-6509.
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.
RETAIL STORES
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
Fresh Local Produce Tomatoes, Calhoun county peaches, HG blackberries, Michigan blueberries, sweet corn, rainier cherries, and so much more! Park Avenue Market. 3102 South Park Avenue. Just South of Wabash. Monday-Saturday 8:00-6:30 & Sunday 10-5.
Nutrition Source Try the hottest & newest weight loss products available on the market! Also offering sports nutrition, vitamins, herbs, supplements, and apparel. 2737 South Sixth Street (next to County Market). 217-528-1669.
The Clothing Connection Womens’ upscale consignments. Nearly new & designer brand name clothes. 939 B Clocktower Drive, Springfield. Turn right at True Colors. Open 10:30-3:45 M-F & 10-4 Saturdays. Consignments by appointment 217-787-5665.
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