THE CALENDAR
Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Jacksonville Farmers Market on the Square Sep 08, 15, 3-7pm Wednesdays, Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. 245-6884. Old Viles lot, 100 block of W. Douglas, Jacksonville.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Sep 04, 08, 11, 15, 8am- 12:30pm, Every Wed and Sat through Oct 30, Features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations, artisan area and live entertainment on Saturdays. Adams St between Fifth and Second. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Taylorville Farmers Market Sep 04, 11, 9am-1pm, Aug 28 lunch, country music, ag displays/booths. Sponsored by Taylorville Main Street. Taylorville square, Taylorville.
Virden Farmers Market Sep 03, 10, 4-7pm, Every Friday
through October, find produce, eggs, bakery items and more. Designer Landscapes, 1240 N. Springfield St, Virden.
HISTORY
A Fair to Remember Exhibit Sep 02-03, 06-10, 13-15, 9am- 5pm Mon-Fri, View for free, artifacts from various fairs around the country. presidentlincoln.org, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.
Historic Bicycle Ride Sep 11, 1-3pm, Join the Springfield Bicycle Club on a free, 10 mile bicycle tour of Lincolnrelated and other Springfield historic sites. Capital Complex Visitors Center, 425 S. College St. Springfield, IL 62704, 793-9622.
Stone House Open House Sep 05, 12, 1-4pm, Sundays in September, Open house at 1830s stone house. Sponsored by Rochester Historical Preservation Society. 498-7012. Rochester Historical Village, W. Main St, Rochester.
HEALTH
Health 9-1-1 Health Fair Sep 11, 11am-3pm, Vendors
include local fitness clubs, hospitals and health food stores. Food, games and prizes. Abundant Faith Christian Center West, 301 W. Reynolds St, 585-4000.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
Beatrix Potter and Sophia Lyon Sep 05, 10:30am, Cathy McKamey presents “A Tale of Two Women,” focusing on their love of and respect for children and family life. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Generation Next Youth Conference Sep 04, 9am-1pm, Teens from across the city are invited to attend sessions on leadership, transition from middle school to high school and sexual temptation. Abundant Faith Christian Center, 2525 Taylor Ave, 585-4000.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Junior Blues Pre-Game Sep 4, 7pm, Springfield Jr. Blues take on Chicago Hitmen in a game to benefit The Loftus family. Nelson Ice Center, Lincoln Park. 525-2589.
