Holiday Happenings

Rochester Memorial Day Observation May 27, 9-10am Mon. A ceremony of remembrance hosted by Rochester Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11463 and American Legion Post 274. A reception and refreshments follow. Free. 217-725-5484. Rochester Community Park, Rochester.

Springfield Municipal Band May 27, 10am Mon. Illinois Korean War Memorial, Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave, 217-782-2717.

Music: General Events

Pastor Jerry Jones and the Fantastic Jones Family Jun 2, 4pm Sun. A 47th anniversary concert along with Maurice Yancy & One Accord of Newport News, Virginia. Fresh Visions Community Church, 1551 J. David Jones Pkwy, 217-726- 5988.

Songs of Sinatra and More May 29, 12-1pm Wed. Phil Steinberg opens the new season of Artist On The Plaza. 217-698-5662, Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-7960.

Art & Architecture

19th Annual Upper Story Tour May 23, 5-8pm Thu. A self-guided tour of diverse properties from a brewery to luxury apartments. $10 before noon May 23 or $15 cash only at the door. 12 and under free. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-544-1723.

Art Exhibit Jun 1, 9am-4pm Sat. Featuring the work of Jan Sorenson Hill through the month of June. Fair Hills Residence, 2005 W. Lawrence Ave., 546-5320.

One Nighter: Hammered Copper Cuffs May 25, 6-8pm Sat. Make your own hammered copper cuff. Perfect for beginners as well as experienced jewelry makers. Led by Sam Brown. $20 members, $30 non. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

One Nighter: Hammered Silver Earrings Jun 1, 6-8pm Sat. Make your own hammered silver earrings. Perfect for beginners as well as experienced jewelry makers. Led by Sam Brown. Limited seating. $20 member, $30 non. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Film & Television

Instant Family Jun 4, 6:30pm Tue. Adult movie night. Free. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217- 243-5435.

Children’s Corner

PJ Masks Live May 29, 7pm Wed. The series follows the thrilling nighttime adventures of three young friends who transform into their dynamic alter egos. Admission. Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Lectures & Meetings

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Other Dysfunctional Families Jun 4, 5:15pm Tue, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@yahoo.com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 217-544-9049.

Free Chronic Pain Education Dinner May 23, 6-7:30pm Thu. 217- 816-2704. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd., 217- 546-9515.

Retired State Employees

Association Monthly Meeting May 29, 1:30pm Wed. Joan Bortolon, president of Land of Lincoln Honor Flight and a retired state employee, will be speaking. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St., 217-793-3933.

Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club May 24, 31, 7am Fri. Meets every Friday. Visitors are welcome. 217-546-5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 217-546-7646.

Bulletin Board

2019 Habitat Homeowners Program Informational Sessions May 28, 5:30pm Tue. Learn about the program, how to qualify and how to apply. 2019 applications will be accepted through May 31. You must attend a session to apply to the program. Reservations. Free. habitatsangamon.com. 523-2710. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 2744 S. Sixth St., 787- 7209.

Detecting and Managing Media Bias May 23, 6:30-8pm Thu. League of Women Voters presents a panel discussion on fake news. An audience question and answer will follow. 847- 651-5939. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur Blvd., 217-726-6330.

Family and Friends of Prisoners Support Group May 28, 6pm Tue. Meets the last Tuesday of each month. King of Kings Christian Assembly, 520 S. Livingston, 217-525-2337.

Historic Homes Tour Jun 2, 12-4pm Sun. 217-498-7891. rochester150.com. Rochester downtown, 129 S. John St., Rochester, 217-498- 8882.

Little Women Tea Jun 1, 11am Sat. Learn about 19th century tea traditions, while enjoying that beverage and tasty treats. The book, Little Women, will set the stage of the favors and program. $25 members, $30 non. Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Veterans Benefits May 23, 12:20-1pm Thu. Service officer for VFW Post 10302, Frank Tyree, will lead the discussion on veterans benefits. Free. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.

Politics

Citizens Club of Springfield May 24, 8am Fri. Policy breakfast, Economic Development, with Eric Berglund, president and CEO of Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation. Coffee reception at 7:30. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Health

Health Care Expo May 23, 6-8pm Thu. Prospective students are invited to learn about the variety of LLCC’s health care degree, certifi cate and short-term program opportunities. Free. llcc.edu. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Faith & Philosophy

Ascension Day Service May 30, 6:30pm Thu. 217- 787-2323. trinity-lutheran.com. Trinity Lutheran Church, 220 S. Second St., 217-522-8151.

Finding the Pathway to Unity May 24, 7-8:30pm Fri. Presentation and discussion. Light refreshments and fellowship follow. Free. 217- 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 217- 544-9595.

Open House Iftar Dinner May 23, 7:15pm Thu. Learn more about Ramadan and share a meal to continue to build bridges of peace and community across faiths. Space is limited. Reservations 529-8970. Free and open to the public. Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, 3000 Stanton Street, 217-788-3589.

Pray for the Cure Jun 4, 6:30-8pm Tue. To enhance the breast cancer survivor’s spiritual well-being in healing and recovery through special prayers and music. With speaker Gail Simpson. 309-361-7198. Table of Life Ministries, 2600 S. Fifth St., 720-5100.

Sports & Fitness

Capital City Biathlon May 25, 7:30am Sat. triharderpromotions.com. 217- 341-1309. Stuart Park, Winch Lane (north of Jefferson).