Fairs & Festivals

Amaranth Apple Festival Jul 13-14, 5pm Fri, 3pm Sat. Summer street festival features two nights of live music from nationallyknown musicians, plus local poetry, art and cuisine. Admission. downtownspringfield.org. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.

Awake Expo Jul 14-15, 10am-5pm Sat-Sun. Complimentary lectures plus offerings featuring aura photography, crystals, essential oils, intuitive readings, mediumship and more. $5 per person per day; free to ages 10 and under. awakeexpo.com. 414-2412. Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 S. Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Blues and BBQ Jul 21, 3pm Sat. Trails End Saloon, 6445 Old Route 54, 483-7078.

Chatham Jaycees Sweetcorn Festival Jul 20-21, 5pm-12am Fri, 9am-12am Sat. Featuring live music, food, drinks, Miss Sweetcorn Festival pageant, Illinois Championship Cow Chip Throw and more. Free entry; donations for parking. chathamjaycees.net. 793- 5151. Chatham Community Park, 731 S. Main St., Chatham.

Morgan County Fair Jul 12-15, Thur-Sun. Carnival, food, talent show, pageant, livestock, tractor pulls, live entertainment and more.

Admission: $5 adults, $2 kids 8-13, free to kids under 8. Free admission on Sunday. themorgancountyfair. com. 245-6800. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville.

Political Memorabilia Show and Sale Jul 21-22, 9am-4pm Sat, 10am-3pm Sun. Buy, sell and trade political and pop culture collectibles at the biggest show and sale of political campaign memorabilia in the nation. Free. apic. us. 916-956-2030. Crowne Plaza Springfield, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-7777.

Summerbash Jul 21, Sat. Springfi eld Ski and Boat Club, 268 Maple Grove Lane, 529- 9090.

Summerfest Jul 14, Sat. Lake Press Club, 13 Club Area, 529-1221.

Books & Authors Pondicherry Lodge/Sherlock Holmes Society Jul 14, 9-11am Sat. Discussion of The Adventure of the Missing Three- Quarter. Free. sherlock.lolopop. org. 546-8387. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

Vince Churchill Book Signing Jul 14, 2-4pm Sat. Book signing with Springfi eld author Vince Churchill in honor of his latest horror novel, Seven, and his scary children’s book, RUN. Burger Bar, 2765 S. Sixth St., 528-9030.

Theater & Comedy Comedy Open Mic Night Jul 18, 7pm Wed. Registration at 6:30pm. Free. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Distant Thunder Jul 13-15, 19-21, 8pm Fri-Sun, 8pm Thu-Sat. Musical about the people of New Salem and how these individuals shaped Abraham Lincoln’s life. Pre-shows at 7pm prior to every performance. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-5440.

Hypnotist Josh Meador Jul 13, 8-9:45pm Fri. Debut performance by hypnotist Josh Meador. A clean show appropriate for ages 16 and up. $12.50. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut St., Mason City, 482-5233.

Legally Blonde: The Musical Jul 13-15, 18-22, 8:30pm Fri-Sun, 8:30pm Wed-Sun. Directed by Anna Maisenbacher. Sponsored by UCB. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

Mamma Mia! Jul 12-15, 18-22, 7pm Wed-Thu, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. A young woman’s quest to discover her father’s identity brings her back to the Greek island paradise they last visited 20 years ago. $20 adv; $30 day of; $22 seniors and children. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Jul 13-15, 7-9pm Fri- Sat, 2-4pm Sun. A new dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic, set in the land of Narnia. $12. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Yuk Off Comedy Night Jul 14, 8pm Sat. Fourth annual comedy night featuring seven great comics. Ages 18+ only. $15. yukoff4.brownpapertickets. com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Music: General Events

Britney Long Jul 18, 12-1pm Wed. Part of the Artist on the Plaza, a familyfriendly outdoor performance series featuring local talent. Hosted by the Springfi eld Area Arts Council. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-7960.

Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus Jul 14, 7pm Sat. Special guest is the Sound Celebration Chorus. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Ice cream social at 6:30pm. Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church of Springfi eld. Free. 553-3324. Douglas Park, 400 N. MacArthur Blvd.

Music at the Market Jul 14, 21, 10am-12pm Sat. Entertainment provided by local performers. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. 753-3519. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 544- 1723.

Music at the Museum: Ordinary Elephant Jul 12, 7pm Thu. Part of the monthly concert series produced by Chris Vallillo. $10 adults, $8 museum members and children under 12. museumconcerts.com. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Music from the Edwards Family Songbooks Jul 13, 1-1:45pm Fri. A fun piano concert featuring sheet music owned by the Edwards family. Free. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Spero Chamber Chorale Premiere Concert Jul 14, 7-8pm Sat. Debut concert by a 20-voice professional, Springfi eld-based vocal ensemble features choral gems and favorites from all eras and styles. Free. sperochoir.org. Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe.

The John Conlee Show Jul 15, 3pm Sun. Concert by John Conlee, country music icon and member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1981. Tickets. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523- 2787.

The Lique Jul 20, 5:45-9pm Fri. Central Park, 32 N. Central Park, Jacksonville, 245-6884.

Dance Dance for Hope Jul 20, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. West coast swing dances every third Friday of the month. $8 per person. Free admission to one dance of your choosing during your birth month.danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Dance for Hope Jul 13, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Ballroom dance every second Friday of the month. $8 per person. Free admission to one dance of your choosing during your birth month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Art & Architecture Art Exhibition Jul 12-14, 17-18, 7am-3pm Tue-Fri, 9am-12pm Sat. Featuring artists Jan Sorenson Hill, Rosalinda Post-Lucas, Carolyn Sommer and Kate Worman-Becker. Exhibition on display through July 31. davidbourlandgallery.com. David Bourland Gallery, 939 C Durkin Dr., 381-4735.

Golden Age Exhibit Jul 13-14, 20-21, 12-6pm Fri-Sat. A continuing exhibit by artist members of the Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space that honors Springfi eld writer and poet Vachel Lindsay. Free. pharmacygallery.com. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801-810-9278.

Images of Illinois Exhibition Jul 12-14, 17-21, 10am-5pm Tue-Wed, 12-7pm Thu-Sat. Exhibition features the winning photographs from the 2018 Images of Illinois photography contest. On display through July 26. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

In This Place Reception Jul 18, 12-1pm Wed. Exhibition by local artist Will Redwood captures the mood of personally-meaningful places of being. On display through July 26. Free. llcc.edu. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper Level, Menard Hall, 786-2219.

Jan Sorenson Hill Art Exhibition Jul 16-22. Theme is “Journey through space.” On display through Aug. 31. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St., 544-1793.

Moonlight Market Jul 18, 6-9pm Wed. Event features central Illinois artists and artisans on the fi rst and third Wednesday of each month. Free. 522-3123. Obed & Isaacs, 500 S. Sixth St., 670-0627.

Starring Springfield Reception Jul 13, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. Reception for “Starring Springfi eld,” an exhibition featuring turn of the 20th century photographs by John Starr Stewart. On display through July 28. Free. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Film & Television

Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Jul 13, Dust Fri. Film rated PG- 13. Part of the Springfi eld Park District’s concert and movie series. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. springfi eldparks. org. 544-1751. Rotary Park, Iles Avenue and Archer Elevator Road.

Children’s Corner

Cardinals Kids Clinic Jul 12, 12:30-5:30pm Thu. Learn baseball fundamentals from former St. Louis Cardinals players. For ages 7-13. $85. springfi eldparks.org. Lincoln Park, Fifth Street and Sangamon Avenue, 544-1751.

Community Car Seat Check Event Jul 13, 9am-12pm Fri. Learn about child passenger safety from certifi ed car seat safety technicians and have car seats checked for proper use and installation. Free. siumed.edu/ thinkfi rst. 545-9112. Springfi eld Fire Department Station #1, 825 E. Capitol Ave., 788-8474.

Kid’s Day Jul 12, 1:30am-3pm Thu. Activities for children ages 2-12, such as face painting, games, crafts, a fi re safety house, prizes and more. themorgancountyfair. com. 245-6800. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville.

Kidzeum Grand Opening Jul 21, 10am-5pm Sat. Day-long celebration includes food, music and family activities. Rain date is Aug 4. kidzeum.org. Kidzeum of Health and Science Children’s Museum, 412 East Adams St., 971-4435.

Magician Jonathan May Jul 12, 1-12pm Thu. Magic show by professional, fulltime magician and book lover Jonathan May. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Dr., Rochester, 498-8454.

Reading Takes You Everywhere Jul 16, 10am Mon. Summer reading program for children of all ages featuring The Shire of Swordcliff, a group dedicated to researching and recreating pre- 17th century European history. Prairie Skies Public Library District Ashland, 125 W. Editor St., Ashland, 476-3417.

Reading Takes You Everywhere Jul 16, 1pm Mon. Summer reading program for children of all ages featuring The Shire of Swordcliff, a group dedicated to researching and recreating pre- 17th century European history. Prairie Skies Public Library Pleasant Plains, 555 Buckeye Road, Pleasant Plains, 626-1553.

Springfield Kids Triathalon Jul 21, 8:30-11am Sat. Mini Tri for ages 5-6. Kids Tri for ages 6-13. Sponsored by Scheels, HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital and Springfi eld Tri Club. Registration. 726-6330. Lincoln Park, Fifth Street and Sangamon Avenue, 544-1751.

Summer Film Fest: Mussels Jul 17-18, 10-10:30am Tue- Wed. 30-minute fi lms every Tue and Wed in June and July for ages 3-8. Part of the Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest. $5 adults 19-64; free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 782- 6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Summer Passport Series Jul 12-25, 9am-4:30pm Mon- Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. Series of fi ve search activities enables families to take a closer look at the exhibits that they love. $5 adults 19-64; free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum. org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Zooper Edventures Jul 21, 1-3pm Sat. Learn about animals and their ecosystems through crafts, games and animal observations. For ages 5-6. $13 residents, $15 non. springfi eldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.

Science The Universe from Aristotle to Einstein Jul 18, 7-8:30pm Wed. A Paul Mickey Learning Series presentation by Charles Schweighauser, professor of astronomy/physics emeritus, University of Illinois Springfi eld. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Nature 2nd Saturday Cactus Workshop Jul 14, 10-11am Sat. Pot up unique cactus gardens. $25. greenview.com. Green View Companies, 3000 W. Jefferson St., 787-4700.

Enos Park Community Garden Night Jul 18, 6-8pm Wed. Every Wednesday. Help garden and share the vegetable harvest. Free. Enos Park Community Garden, 1022 N. Fifth St., 847- 341-0591.

Hike Jul 21, 9:30-11:30am Sat. Enjoy a two-mile hike on the Deer Run Trail. Organized by the Sierra Club. 899-9996. Sangchris Lake State Park, 9898 Cascade Road, Rochester.

Invasive Species and Human Health Jul 12, 6:30-8pm Thu. Chris Evans, IDNR, on how invasive species affect our lives. Hosted by the Central Chapter of the Illinois Native Plant Society. Free. ill-inps.org. 971-1615. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Environment Lady Landowners Farmland Leasing Conversations Jul 19, 8:30am-3pm Thu. Women farmland owners and their farm operators are invited to a meeting that will focus on ways to conserve and preserve their farmland. Free. Holy Cross Hall, 125 E. Washington St., Auburn, 241-6635.

Lectures & Meetings

Central Illinois Numismatic Association Meeting Jul 12, 7-9:30pm Thu. Monthly business meetings open to anyone interested in collecting coins or paper money. Free. 899-9996. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St., 528-5740.

Emotional Support Group Jul 16, 6-7pm Mon. Meets every other Monday. Free. burstingbubbles.org. 335-2961. Memorial’s Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller, 545-6314.

Prairie to Farm Field Jul 17, 6pm Tue. Presentation titled “Prairie to Farm Field The History of Springfield’s Landscapes” by Curtis Mann and Stephanie Martin. Part of the “Yesterday, Tomorrow and Today: Illinois Realtors Town Hall Speaker Series.” Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Stamp Collecting Club Jul 16, 7pm Mon. Meetings held on the third Monday of every month. Visitors welcome. 546-5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

Bulletin Board APL Pet Adoption Jul 14, Sat. Cats available 11am-4pm. Dogs available 12- 3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoption Jul 15, Sun. Cats available 12- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Pet Supplies Plus, 1895 E. Sangamon Ave., 528-7301.

APL Pet Adoption Jul 21, Sat. Cats available 11am-4pm. Dogs available 12- 3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

Centennial Department Convention Jul 15-12, Sun-Thu. Celebration of the American Legion Department of Illinois. 847- 345-4200. Bank of Springfi eld Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Demolition Derby Jul 12, 7pm Thu. Classes of destruction include modifi ed class, stock mini cars, modifi ed mini cars, stock and non-stock, mini-vans, wire class, and power wheels. $10 adults, $5 children 8-12. themorgancountyfair.com. 883-1204. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville.

Heads Up Group Jul 15, 2-4pm Sun. A support group for individuals who have had a traumatic brain injury. Free. scil.org. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 523-2587.

Latham Firefighters Ice Cream Social Jul 14, 11am-12pm Sat. Featuring a car show, antique tractor and engine show, junior kids pedal tractor pull, live entertainment by the Eric Burgett Band, food and more. 620-1957. Latham Firehouse, 271 N. Macon St., Latham, 674- 3739.

PFLAG Monthly Meeting Jul 17, 7-8:30pm Tue. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Group offers support to members of the LGBTQ community, their families and friends. Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Post-Polio Group Jul 15, 2-4pm Sun. A support group for individuals who have had polio. Free. scil. org. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 523-2587. Reception for Kreston Lipscomb Jul 14, 3:30-7pm Sat.

Retirement reception features formal remarks and dinner in honor of Kreston Lipscomb, pastor of First Church of the Brethren in Springfi eld for 32 years. 698-4025. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 523-5212.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon Jul 18, 11am-1pm Wed. Speaker Erv Smith, a former nightclub musician, tells how he overcame failure and found a new lease on life. $15. 303- 9768. Northfi eld Inn Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr., 523-7900.

Truck and Tractor Pulls Jul 15, 10am and 6pm Sun. Local truck and tractor pulls at 10am. Professional truck and tractor pulls at 6pm. Per show: $10 adults, $5 children ages 8-12. All-day pass: $15. Pit pass: $20 per show. themorgancountyfair.com. 473-6321. Grandstand, Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville.

Food Illinois Products Farmers Market Jul 12, 19, 4-7pm Thu. Shopping, health and wellness information, live entertainment and more in a street party atmosphere. Free. agr.state. il.us/nightmarket. 524-3297. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Politics Sangamon County DSA Meeting Jul 12, 6-8pm Thu. Organizing by the people, for the people. Free. sangamondsa.org. 815- 570-9348. Union Hall, 615 S. Fifth St., 320-566-9420.

History African Americans and Civil War Music Jul 18, 12-1pm Wed. A Brown Bag Program titled “The Choked Voice of a Race, at Last Unloosed: African Americans and Civil War Music.” Presentation by Christian McWhirter. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785-0037.

Bicentennial and Beyond: The Illinois Legacy Collection Jul 12-25, 9am-4:30pm Mon- Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. Featuring rare and rarely-seen artifacts from the museum’s Illinois Legacy Collection to highlight the dynamic story of Illinois. Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Bicentennial Speaker Series Jul 15, 2-4pm Sun. Presentation titled “Building Illinois: Entrepreneurialism Flourishes, Workers Rise” by Mike Matejka, governmental affairs director for the Great Plains Laborers District Council. Free. museum.state.il.us. 782-0979. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Chaplain Jerry Kowalski Jul 16, 7pm Mon. Featured speaker is Chaplain Jerry Kowalski, national chaplain of The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865. Free. Grand Army of the Republic Museum, 629 S. Seventh St., 522-4373.

Civil War Portrayals Jul 14, 5:30pm Sat. “A Conversation between Civil War Soldier Sgt. Henry Perkins (played by Robert J. Davis) and General Ulysses A. Grant (played by Larry Werline).” spiaahm. org. Springfi eld and Central Illinois African American History Museum, 1440 Monument Ave., 391-6323.

Civil War Widows and Orphans Jul 12, 6:30-7:30pm Thu. Sixth in a series of 12 programs about Illinois and the Civil War. Sponsored by the Civil War Roundtables of Macoupin County and Springfi eld. Free. booksonthesquare.com. Books on the Square Springfi eld, 427 E. Washington St., 965-5443.

Entertaining and Etiquette with Mrs. Edwards Jul 18, 1pm Wed. Mrs. Helen Edwards chats with guests about being a hostess in Lincoln’s Springfield and leads tours of Edwards Place at 2pm and 3pm. Free; $5 per tour for adults, free tours to ages 10 and under. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Illinois History Forum Jul 12, 12-1pm Thu. Discussion led by John Lupton, Illinois Supreme Court historian, on Creating the Land of Lincoln: The History and Constitutions of Illinois, 1778-1870. Free. illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Roadside Markers: Illinois Civil War Markers Jul 19, 6:30-7:45pm Thu. Seventh in a series of 12 programs about Illinois and the Civil War. Sponsored by the Civil War Roundtables of Macoupin County and Springfi eld. Free. booksonthesquare.com. Books on the Square Springfi eld, 427 E. Washington St., 965-5443.

Walk and Talk: Bicentennial and Beyond Jul 13, 20, 2-2:30pm Fri. Journey through 200 years of Illinois history on this curator-led gallery walk through the “Bicentennial and Beyond: The Illinois Legacy Collection” exhibition. Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Health

Healthy Living: Brain and Body Jul 13, 6-7:30pm Fri. Learn about diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use handson tools to help you develop a plan for healthy aging. Free. alzheimers-illinois.org. 801-9356. Gus and Flora Kerasotes YMCA, 4550 West Iles Ave., 679-1625.

Healthy Living: Brain and Body Jul 17, 6-7:30pm Tue. Learn about diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use handson tools to help you develop a plan for healthy aging. Free. alzheimers-illinois.org. 801- 9356. Williamsville Public Library and Museum, 217 N. Elm St., Williamsville, 566-3520.

Nutrition 101 Jul 17, 6:10-7pm Tue. Learn what food is good for what. Free. frisinafamilychiropractic. com. 787-4345. Frisina Family Chiropractic, 1533 S. MacArthur Blvd., 787-4425.

Savvy Caregiver Training Jul 17, 19, 10am-1pm Tue, 10am-1pm Thu. Learn what dementia is and how it affects a person and their behaviors. Funded by the Illinois Department on Aging. Reservations. Free. 787- 9234. Riverbank Lodge, 522 S. Sixth St., Petersburg, 632-0202.

Faith & Philosophy

Hinduism and the UU Tradition Jul 15, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Susan Bailey gives insight into how beginners can approach Hinduism. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Sports & Fitness Bike and Hike Days Jul 15, 22, 8am-4pm Sun. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffi c. Hosted by Springfi eld Park District. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544- 1751.

Modified Bike and Hike Days Jul 16-18, 4-6pm Mon-Wed. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffic around a modifi ed loop. Hosted by Springfi eld Park District. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544- 1751.

Pickleball for Beginners Jul 18, 5:30-10pm Wed. Learn the basics of pickleball from the Springfi eld Pickleball Club. Paddles and balls provided. For ages 12+. Free. springfi eldparks. org. 544-1751 x 1012. Iles Park, Sixth and Ash streets.

Relay For Life Jul 14, 12-10pm Sat. Hosted by Sangamon and Menard County Relay For Life and American Cancer Society. Free. relayforlife. org. 523-4691. Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Spooner Softball Tournment Jul 13-15, Fri-Sun. Anchor Boat Club, 407 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1174.

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