Books & Authors
Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards April 9-May 15. Illinois Humanities welcomes poetry submissions from youth in grades K-12 for the Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards. ilhumanities.org. 312-374-1552.
Need a Lincoln Library eCard? eCards are free to city residents and $90 for non-residents and can be used to access the library’s electronic resources on a variety of topics. lincolnlibrary. info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.
Music
Friday Night Live - The Mobleys Fridays, 7pm. The Enos Park Neighborhood Improvement Association presents Friday Night Live (FNL) on their Facebook page. The events will feature live music various fun events. The series continues through May 29. Enos Park, Seventh and Enterprise streets.
Silas Tag Tockey Through April 11, 2pm. Live on Facebook.
Take a break with Cowboy Randy Sat., April 11, 7-8pm. Live on Facebook, then uploaded to YouTube. 217-306-5206.
Dance
Virtual dance studio Mondays-Fridays, 9am. Virtual dance classes for everyone taught by a real teacher in real time. Classes are recorded for viewing later, if you can not make your class. Cost varies. Springfield Dance, 5531 International Parkway, 217-483-3623.
Art & Architecture
Capital City Visitor cover art entries View the submitted entries for this year’s Capital City Visitor cover art contest online at illinoistimes.com. illinois Times, 1240 S. 6th Street, 217-753-2226.
Decatur Arts Podcast Listen to the Spring 2020 issue of the Decatur Area Arts Council’s ArtsBeat newsletter. The issue includes information on the upcoming Virtual Corks and Forks and the Arts in Central Park. decaturarts.org. Decatur Area Arts Council, Decatur, 125 N. Water St., 217-423-3189.
“Go Figure!” Enjoy an online viewing of a national juried exhibition that showcases artwork in all media utilizing the human figure. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.
Images of Lincoln Memorial Garden photography contest Images of Lincoln Memorial Garden. Open to all Springfield area residents. Submissions are due by Aug. 28. Contest categories include living creatures, wildflowers, landscapes and photos of people celebrating life at Lincoln Memorial. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-1111.
STARS Thu., April 16, 2pm. An online UIS Student Technology, Arts and Research Symposium (STARS) presentation. Students present their research, exhibit artwork, share short stories, poetry, play readings and perform musical pieces. uis.edu. 217-206-8112.
Virtual exhibition Through April 10. Email a photo of your favorite piece of work you created at any SAA event or class by April 10. Include why it’s your favorite and the name of your instructor. It will be included in a virtual art exhibition. [email protected]. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.
Children’s Corner
20-Minute Try It for all kids Through April 30. Check out the Girls Scouts’ Facebook page for fun online activities for kids ages pre-k through grade 2. They provide opportunities for all kids to participate in interactive activities with items found around the house. getyourgirlpower.org.
Free kid’s training camp An online, in-home martial arts training camp for kids ages 3+ to keep them healthy and active while having fun. John Geyston’s Martial Art Academy, 1929 W. Iles Ave., 217-546-6762.
Live children’s story readings Through April 30, 9:30am. Teachers and educators from Enos Park will do live readings of children storybooks. The readings are meant to engage kids and help parents set routines. facebook.com/EnosPark. Enos Park, Seventh and Enterprise streets.
Toddler Time Mondays, 10:10am. Live stories and music on Facebook. rochesterlibrary.org. Rochester Public Library, Rochester, 1 Community Dr., 217-498-8454.
Youth garden art contest Through April 30. Art contest for youth ages 3 to 15 with prizes awarded for the most creative work and for artwork that best represents the garden. Deadline for submissions is Apr. 30. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-1111.
Nature, Science & Environment
IEC Lunch and Learn webinar series Through April 10, 12-1pm. The Illinois Environmental Council and affiliates, elected leaders and other experts offer daily educational sessions about the environment, food systems, infrastructure and good governance. ilenviro.org. 217-544-5954.
Online woodland wildflower sale Pick up dates are April 18-19. Garden reps will be in contact to set up specific pick up times. The 6’ distance rule will be followed and precautions will be taken to keep conditions sterile during pickup times. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-1111.
Recycled Play Days virtual family event Kick off Earth Month with a fun virtual event filled with fun facts, educational resources and engaging art and science activities. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.
STEM activity ideas NASA has shared free and fun STEM activities for kids, adults and families. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, Chatham, 600 E. Spruce, 217-483-2713.
Lectures & Meetings
Online Capital City Toastmasters meeting Wednesdays, 12-1pm. For socialization with a purpose and to have fun while improving your communication and leadership skills in a small, supportive group. no charge to visit. IDOT Hanley Building, 2300 S. Dirksen Pkwy., 217-698-8767.
Bulletin Board
LLCC information sessions for MacMurray students Thu., April 9, 7pm. The discussion will include an introduction/overview of LLCC and information on programs, degrees and certificates, costs, financial aid and scholarships. llcc.edu. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-9600.
The Stitch-uation Online Tuesdays, 6pm. Need some time to craft and chat with friends while social distancing? Bring your craft of choice and join us for a virtual meeting. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.
Food & Drink
Lenten fish fry Fridays, 4-7pm. Drive-thru service. Walleye dinners $8 and chicken tender dinners $5. Firefighters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr., 217-622-0099.
Live cooking classes Wednesdays, 2pm. Live cooking classes every Wednesday. Check out their Facebook page for more information. Copper Pot Cooking Studio. 217-220-3870. Free.
History
Ancestry.com Library Edition Through April 30. Ancestry.com Library Edition is temporarily available through the end of April. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, Chatham, 600 E. Spruce, 217-483-2713.
Share your Story: COVID-19 A new collecting initiative that allows Illinois residents to share stories that reflect their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic for the benefit of future generations. Also share your writings, photos, drawings and photographs of objects. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.
Faith & Philosophy
Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation View pre-recorded Sunday services online on the Facebook page. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Mass will be livestreamed on the Facebook page at 7am daily and afterwards be available for replay. spicathedral.org. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 815 S. Sixth St., 217-522-3342.
St. Aloysius Celebrate the Eucharist. Livestreamed at 8am. St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2000 E. Sangamon Ave., 217-544-4554.
Drive through History, The Gospels Tuesdays, 6pm. Online Bible study. Dave Stotts travels to over 50 ancient sites in Israel to deliver the Gospels in a fresh and compelling way. BYO Church, 2450 Taylor Ave., 217-971-6087.
Family worship online Digital resources that allow the family to take part in weekly kid’s programming. The resources are designed to start healthy conversations. For ages 3 through 5th grade. wschurch.org. West Side Christian Church, 2850 Cider Mill Lane, 793-2800.
Parkway Christian Church Sundays, 10:30am. Worship services will be online on Facebook through May 10. Parkway Christian Church, 2700 Lindbergh Blvd., 217-787-3445.
South Side Christ Church Sundays, 10am. Livestream and on Facebook.southsidechristian.com. South Side Christian Church, 2600 S. MacArthur, 217-525-0304.
Springfield Southern Baptist Church Sundays, 10:30am. Online services on Facebook.springfieldsouthernbaptist.org. Springfield Southern Baptist Church, 225 N. Grand Ave. East, 217-544-0863.
First Christian Church Sundays, 11:15am. Sunday services are livestreamed and then posted on Facebook.fccspringfieldil.net. First Christian Church Springfield, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.
Trinity Lutheran Church Weekly services on the YouTube channel. @TrinitySpfldIL. Trinity Lutheran Church, 220 S. Second St., 217-522-8151.
Sports & Fitness
Free online adult martial arts classes Livestreamed martial arts and fitness for both men and women five days a week, plus a library of previously recorded classes. John Geyston’s Martial Art Academy, 1929 W. Iles Ave., 217-546-6762.
On-demand workouts No gym? No problem. Get the FitClub app for fitness classes and on-demand workouts. fitclub.net. 217-787-1111.
Online workouts Get a $15 membership for the month for online workouts. pwfchatham.com. Powerworks Fitness, Chatham, 347 Williams Lane, 217-697-8727.
YMCA virtual exercise classes Keep fit while you keep your distance. springfieldymca.org. Gus and Flora Kerasotes YMCA, 4550 West Iles Ave., 217-679-1625.
More events, more details in our online calendar at illinoistimes.com
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