Art & Architecture
Art Outreach SAA’s digital art outreach portfolios make for great at-home art lessons. You will find something for all skill levels and ages. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.
Chalk it up! May 15-17. Chalk up your driveway, patio or sidewalk and create a masterpiece. Then upload a photo of your art to capitolradiogroup.com by 12am on Sun., May 17 for a chance to win a family membership to the Springfield Art Assn.
“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.
“May Distance” Sat., May 16, 1-5pm. A livestream gallery show featuring a great collection of work from Illinois artists. Check the Facebook page for more information. Free. Dim Art House, 1613 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Film & Television
New York International Children’s Film Festival Through May 17-12pm. Grab some popcorn and get ready for a fun, artistic film experience for kids and adults alike. Kid Flicks One is recommended for ages 3+ and Kid Flicks Two for ages 8+. $10 per program. 309-431-1410.
Route 66 Drive In May 15-May 21. Call of the Wild and 1917. Tickets are sold online only at route66-drivein.com. Route 66 Twin Drive-In, 1700 Recreation Dr., 698-0066.
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.
Old Capital Farmers Market Sat., May 16, 8am. Shop fresh local produce, baked good and products at the outdoor grocery store, but please note there are new social distancing guidelines this season including mandatory masks. Adams Street, downtown. downtownspringfield.org. 217-544-1723.
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.
Fundraisers
No-Golf-Golf Outing Thu., May 21, 1-4pm. Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery’s annual fundraiser is online this year--a live Facebook drawing for prizes that no-golf-golfers can win. miniobeirne.org. 217-525-6800 ext. 6.
Children’s Corner
Day of Play Sat., May 16, 9am-12pm. Join the Girls on the Run for a fun, engaging virtual event including live movement sessions with personal trainers from Orangetheory and Snap Fitness, fun challenges and prizes. 217-726-9808. gotrcentralillinois.org.
Nature, Science & Environment
Plant sale Through June 6. Selling a variety of chemicalfree flowers, herbs and vegetable seedlings from organic seeds. Phone orders taken for next day drive-through 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.
Bulletin Board
City seeks public comment on funds for COVID-19 relief Thu., May 14, 5pm. To register to speak at the virtual meeting, email feedback@springfield.il.us or call the Office of Planning and Economic Development at 217-789-2377 in advance.
Crafternoon Thursdays, 2-3pm. Join the Zoom room, work on your project and chat with fellow crafters. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, Chatham, 600 E. Spruce, 217-483-2713.
Emergency preparedness in these trying times Thu., May 21, 7pm. In this webinar, Joycelyn Liles will discuss basic emergency preparedness skills to protect your family during difficult times. Part of the Family Matters Series hosted by the Central Illinois Chapter of Mocha Moms, Inc. 309-431-1410.
LLCC Virtual Commencement Fri., May 15, 7:30pm. Lincoln Land Community College will conduct a virtual commencement ceremony to honor its graduates. A link to the commencement video will be available on the LLCC website. llcc.edu. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.
Real Time Mentoring Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-4pm. SCORE mentors can help you with your toughest business challenges. Get your questions answered through live, online chats. Register to access this virtual, live mentoring platform at no cost. Hosted by Decatur SCORE. decaturscore.org. 217-381-5143.
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.
Health
Dementia Conversations Tue., May 19, 12-1pm. Learn how to have a conversation about memory changes and get tips to reduce stress related to doctor’s visits, how to decide when to stop driving and the importance of legal and financial planning. Registration required.alz.org. Free. 1.800.272.3900.
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.
