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Books & Authors

Amateur Writers Guild Fri., June 5, 5-6:30pm. Join Lincoln Library’s Amateur Writers Guild. Get together online with like-minded writers and library staff for feedback on anything you’ve written, or answers to any questions you might have. Find the Zoom link on their Facebook page. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Book signing Sat., June 13, 12-2pm. Author Melissa Fisher Paoni and illustrator Christy Freeman Stark will be on hand to sign copies of their new book, “Sarah Stays Home: A Child’s Story of Coping During a Pandemic.” Once in a Blue Moon International Gift Gallery, 1535 Wabash Ave., 217-679-1280.

Special Music Events

The Fantastic Jones Family 48th Anniversary Virtual Concert Sun., June 7, 4pm. A celebration of their 48th anniversary, live via their Facebook page, Pastor Jerry Jones and the Fantastic Jones Family.

Sunday at Six Recital Series Sun., June 7, 6pm. Enjoy this series on their YouTube channel. This week featuring principal flute Kim Risinger and Angelo Favis, guitar. Illinois Symphony Orchestra, 524 E. Capitol Ave., 217-522-2838.

Art & Architecture

Images of Lincoln Memorial Garden photography contest Contest categories include living creatures, wildflowers, landscapes and photos of people celebrating life at Lincoln Memorial Gardens. Submissions are due by Aug. 28. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-1111.

Children’s Corner

Horse Day Camp Mondays-Fridays, 8am-4pm. Trail rides, riding lessons, nature hikes, crafts. Experienced CPR-certified counselors. riversidestable.com. $445. Weekly. Riverside Stables Horse Camp, 2310 Chinchilla Lane, 217-522-7702.

Summer Kick-Off Event Sat., June 6, 1-3pm. The Boys & Girls Club is collecting food items to help fill 1,000 snack packs to ensure Club members have enough food for the summer weekends. Local residents can drive through to drop off donations of microwavable meals, prepackaged snacks and drinks. BGCCIL, 300 S. 15th St. bgccil.org. 217-544-0548.

Junior historians summer reading club Mon., June 15, 4-6pm. A coffee shop-style book discussion group with library and museum staff. Discuss key themes from selected books, examine original related records, and consider how the books contribute to our understanding of the past. Free. Reservations required. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844.

Wild About Funshop Through June 11. A new fourweek online summer session hosted by the Springfield Park District. springfieldparks.org. 217-544-1751.

Nature, Science & Environment

Plant sale Through June 6. Selling a variety of chemical-free 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.

Lectures & Meetings

Post-pandemic impacts on health care delivery system Mon., June 8, 5:30-6:30pm. Mary Starmann-Harrison will discuss the short and intermediate term impacts of the pandemic on hospitals and health care delivery. This virtual meeting is part of the Rotary Club’s The New Normal series. Open to the public. Register in advance. spirotary.org. Free. 217-502-9969.

Karl Barnhart: The New Normal of Agriculture Mon., June 15, 5:30-6:30pm. Karl Barnhart of Brandt Co. will explore what has already changed in production agriculture and how it will evolve in the future. This virtual meeting is part of the Rotary Club’s The New Normal series. Open to the public. Register in advance. spirotary.org. Free. 217-502-9969.

Bulletin Board

Annual blessing of the bikes Sun., June 14, 12pm. Notorious PIG BBQ and More will begin food service at 12pm. Guest speakers and blessing begin at 2pm. Coziahr Harley-Davidson, Forsyth, 150 W. Marion Ave., 217-877-7115.

Can’t Stop Our Pride: One Day, One Illinois Sat., June 13, 12-5pm. A virtual event. Family story hour, cooking and mixology classes with LGBTQ chefs, community conversations with other communities, interfaith services, interviews with nationally recognized LGBTQ leaders and DJ afterparty. 773-477-7173. equalityillinois.us. $25.

Free non-credit online classes Sign up for free online courses that you can complete at your own pace. Classes are geared toward expanding job skills and small business management. For information, call LLCC Community Education at 217-786-2432. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Moonlight Market Third Wednesday of every month, 6-9pm. Local artists, artisans, crafters and vendors. Obed and Isaac’s, 500 S. Sixth St., 217-670-0627.

Real time business mentoring Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-4pm. Chat with business mentors, get free resources and information from popular companies and participate in online peer support discussions. Register to access this virtual, live mentoring platform at no cost. decaturscore.org. 217-381-5143.

Food & Drink

Fish fry Fri., June 5, 4-7pm. On the patio. Walleye dinners $8 and chicken tender dinners $5, plus Turasky’s pork chop and rib eye sandwiches. Firefighters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr., 217-622-0099.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8am-1pm. Shop for fresh local produce, baked good and products, but please note the new social distancing guidelines including mandatory masks. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 217-544-1723.

Rochester Farmers Market Sundays, 12-3pm. Rochester Public Library, Rochester, 1 Community Dr., 217-498-8454.

Health

Building Resilience Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Led by HSHS program facilitator Bridget Rolens. Develop mental resources that increase resilience and the ability to cope with adversity and push through challenges. Join by phone or Zoom. Call for more information. 314-369-1391.

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Thu., June 11, 4:30-5:30pm. Learn about research in diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement and use handson tools to incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. alz.org. Free. Register online or by phone. 1-800-272-3900.

Healthy Steps online Mondays, Wednesdays, 1-2pm. Led by HSHS program facilitator Bridge Rolens. Therapeutic movement done to music to improve overall wellness, range of motion, balance, strength, endurance and self-image. Benefits those living with cancer, medical conditions or anyone looking for a fun way to enhance well-being. Via Zoom, Springfield, 314-369-1391.

Meditation Circle Tuesdays, 12-12:30pm. Led by HSHS program facilitator Bridget Rolens. This is a drop-in class. No registration is needed. Join by phone or Zoom. Call for more information. 314-369-1391.

Mel-O-Cream Adopt-a-Day Fri., June 5, 8am-4pm. Make a donation at the donor center to receive a voucher for one free Mel-O-Cream donut, plus enjoy some donuts during your donation. Central Illinois Community Blood Center, 1999 Wabash Ave., 241-1139.

Understand Alzheimer’s and Dementia Tue., June 9, 11am-12pm. Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. Join us to learn about the impact of the disease, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, its stages, risk factors, current research, treatments and resources. alz.org. Free. Register online or by phone. 1-800-272-3900.

Sports & Fitness

The Levee Trail Run 5K/10K Sat., June 13, 7:30am. Staggered start times will be used to keep runners separated on the trail. Rolling Meadows Brewery, Cantrall, 3954 Central Point Road, 217-725-2492.