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Music Livestreams

Ella Gibson Thu., May 7, 7pm. Facebook at Ella Gibson Music.

Avery Kern Lockdown Live Fri., May 8, 7pm. Facebook at Avery Kern Music.

Tom Irwin and Theresa O'Hare Fri., May 8, 8:20pm. Facebook with Tom Irwin.

Take a Break with Cowboy Randy Sat., May 9, 8pm. Facebook with Randy Erwin

Sunday Night Special Sun., May 10, 7:30pm. Facebook with Tom Irwin.

Tuesday Tunes Tue., May 12, 7:30pm. Facebook with Tom Irwin.

Rick Dunham and Tom Irwin Wed., May 13, 7:30pm. Facebook with Tom Irwin.

Fundraiser

Non-perishable food and toiletries drive Sat., May 9, 9-11am. Held in conjunction with the organizers of the Springfield Families Helping Families Facebook group. All items collected from the drive will be used to fill the area micropantries.jlsil.org. Junior League of Springfield, 2800 Montvale Dr., 217-544-5557.

Safe and Sound pledge drive Fri., May 8, 6:30am-6:30pm. NPR's priority is to give listeners accurate and upto-date news. Now it needs your support in this effort. Visit nprillinois.org or call to make a donation. NPR Illinois, One University Dr., WUIS-130, 217-206-9847.

Special Music Events

Ghostlight Songs Members of The Legacy’s performing corps have been stepping onto the theatre’s darkened stage for this series, the installments of which premier each weekday on its Facebook and Instagram pages. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

Art & Architecture

Art Outreach SAA’s digital art outreach portfolios make for great athome art lessons. You will find something for all skill levels and ages. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

“Going Viral” Fri., May 15, 7pm. A virtual exhibition dedicated people adjusting and creating through the stay-at-home order. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 623 E. Adams St., 801-810-9278.

“Hindsight 20/20” A virtual exhibition presenting the creativity and talents of senior visual arts majors at UIS will launch on April 30. A free downloadable exhibition catalog will complement the exhibition.uis.edu.

Film & Television

Route 66 Drive In May 8-14. Screen 1 - Trolls World Tour. Screen 2 - The Invisible Man. Plan your visit by first viewing their website or Facebook page for new guidelines for patrons. route66-drivein.com. Route 66 Twin Drive-In, 1700 Recreation Dr., 698-0066.

Children’s Corner

Camp 16: Discovering history’s mysteries Mon., July 6. Register by May 15. Use your History Detective Kit to decode cyphers, examine evidence and solve puzzles. Supervised by education professionals. For students entering 5th-8th grades.illinois.gov/alplm. $150 for members, $180 for non-members. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844.

Nature, Science & Environment

Plant sale May 7-June 6. Selling a variety of chemical-free flowers, herbs and vegetable seedlings from organic seeds. Phone orders taken for next day drivethrough pickup. The plants will be sold by donation so that everyone can enjoy the bounty. jubileefarm.info. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-787-6927.

Lectures & Meetings

Refocus: A CO.STARTERS workshop Thu., May 7, 3-5pm. Go back to the basics to save your business. Join a virtual workshop that will help you find the focus and clarity you need to shift your mindset and find a new way forward. innovatespringfield.org. Free. Innovate Springfield, 15 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-670-1770.

League of Our Own Toastmasters Fri., May 8, 11:30am. Practice interpersonal communication skills in a fun and supportive environment. Take advantage of online meetings to see how we can help you meet your personal and professional goals. 217-698-8767.

Bulletin Board

APL virtual kitten shower Sat., May 9, 8:30am. Learn about the kitten foster program, donate much-needed items such as cat toys and canned cat food, play games and meet the kittens--all online. apl-shelter.org. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, 217-544-7387.

Building a Race Equity Culture Tue., May 12, 6:30pm. Webinar. Explore key findings on how to operationalize equity and build an equity-aware culture within organizations. Hosted by the Junior League of Springfield and the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln. jlsil.org. Free. Junior League of Springfield, 2800 Montvale Dr., 217-544-5557.

Finance for Startups Series Thu., May 7, 3pm. Webinar. Understanding the intricacies of your organization’s budget will help you pinpoint critical variables that impact profit, situating your company to successfully pursue business goals and create value. Innovate Springfield, 15 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-670-1770.

Security Awareness Lunch-n-Learn Webinar Wed., May 20, 11am-1pm. Join this webinar to learn what makes people so vulnerable, how these vulnerabilities are being actively exploited and what you can do to ensure your business is secure. Call 217-391-9290 for registration information. agcomtech.com. Agility Communications and Technology Co., 1209 S. Fourth St.

Food & Drink

Drive-thru fish fry Fridays. Drive-thru service. Walleye dinners $8 and chicken tender dinners $5. Firefighters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr., 217-622-0099.

Drive-thru fried chicken dinner Fri., May 15, 5:30pm. Fried chicken or livers/gizzards served with all the fixings. Serving until 8pm or until it’s gone. $10. Blue Ridge Club, 411 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-1431.

Garden volunteer opportunities Volunteer in the community garden that provides fresh organic produce for volunteers and community members who receive food assistance through Kumler Outreach Ministries Food Pantry. Call for more details. Enos Park Community Garden, 1022 N. Fifth St., 708-580-8432.

History

Fashioning Illinois: Garments from Outbreaks Past Go online to re-examine some of the dresses from the Fashioning Illinois exhibit through a new lens: that of each dress owner’s experience with an outbreak of disease in the 1800s. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Faith & Philosophy

Embracing Silence Thu., May 7, 7pm. Meet via Zoom to consider the role of silence in our lives during this time of sheltering in place. Everyone is welcome regardless of spiritual beliefs. Respond on the Facebook page by 4pm the day of the event. chiaracenter.org. Free. Chiara Center, 4875 Laverna Road, 217-523-0901.

Health

Diabetes: Practicing self-care during difficult times Wed., May 13, 1pm. Join this Zoom meeting to learn healthful strategies for enriching your wellness journey and managing stress. extension.illinois.edu. 217-333-5900.

Learn About Lights Sun., May 17, 7-8pm. Join light therapists for a webinar about red and infrared light therapy. Free. 217-801-7464.

Seize the Day Through May 31. The Hoogland Center for the Arts in partnership with Memorial Health System bring you a new video series to help you stay healthy. Each episode will have tips for staying emotionally healthy and also an artistic contribution. Check the HCFTA YouTube channel.

Self care is necessary Mon., May 11, 7pm. In this webinar, clinical therapist and self care enthusiast Edna Shanks Muhammad will discuss self care and wellness tips for maintaining your best self during the pandemic and beyond. Part of the Family Matters Series hosted by the Central Illinois Chapter of Mocha Moms, Inc. 309-431-1410.