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Fairs & Festivals

Fred Britenstine Memorial Car Show/Virden Car Show Sat., June 20, 8am-12pm. A cruise-in for cars, truck and motorcycles. No classes or entry fees. Food vendors. Virden Square.

Holiday Happenings

Juneteenth March Celebrating Freedom Sat., June 20, 9am. Decorate your vehicle or floats. Meet at Comer Cox Park. The march will begin at 16th Street and Capitol Avenue and proceed west to the state Capitol. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 217-572-0234.

Books & Authors

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

Sunday at Six Recital Series Sun., June 14, 6pm. Enjoy this series on their YouTube channel. This week featuring ISO Percussion Ensemble. Illinois Symphony Orchestra, 524 E. Capitol Ave., 217-522-2838.

Sunday at Six Recital Series Sun., June 21, 6pm. Enjoy this series on their YouTube channel. This week featuring principal horn Brian Goodwin. Illinois Symphony Orchestra, 524 E. Capitol Ave., 217-522-2838.

Art & Architecture

Illinois Prairie Pastel Society Show June 11-27. Works by members of the society are now on display. Please respect social distancing. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

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.

Virtual zoo camp Through June 12, 10am-12pm. Campers will learn how zookeepers train and care for animals, and how that care relates to our pets. Live and written instructions for at home crafts and animal treats. Story times. Plus, help train dog and decide what new trick he learns. Ages 6-10. springfieldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-585-1821.

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

Lectures & Meetings

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.

Higher Education in a Post- Pandemic World Mon., June 22, 5:30-6:30pm. UIS chancellor Susan Koch will discuss the potential impacts of the pandemic on admissions, curriculum, student life and other areas of higher education. Meeting online as 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 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 20, 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.

Everyone Counts Sat., June 20, 12-3pm. Donate nonperishable food and boxed meals, personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies and cash donations. Benefits the Central Illinois Food Bank, Phoenix Center and the Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center. 217-412-4749 or 217-741-4603. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 217-523-5212.

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.

Shred Day Sat., June 20, 9am-12pm. A free community shred event in the parking lot. Keller Williams Capital, 3171 Robbins Rd.

Food & Drink

Illinois Products Farmers Market Thu., June 18, 4pm. The market will be following all COVID-19 guidelines set forth by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Farmer’s Market Association. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave.

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.

History

Junior historians summer reading club (Intermediate) Mon., June 15, 4-6pm. A coffee shopstyle 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.

Junior historians summer reading club (Advanced) Mon., June 22, 4-5pm. A virtual (via Zoom) reading club discuss books about the world we share and to provide relevant books that allow youth to engage with our staff and their peers around topics that are important to them. A safe space where youth can think, discuss their ideas, challenge assumptions, and (hopefully) grow a little based on what is read. Advanced book selection for June is John Green’s, Turtles All the Way Down. Free. 217-558-8844.

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.

Effective Communication Strategies Tue., June 16, 11am-12pm. Explore how communication changes for someone with Alzheimer’s, how to interpret the verbal and behavioral communications, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. alz.org. Free. Register online or by phone. 1-800-272-3900.

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 hands-on 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 and Tuesdays, 6-7pm. 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.

Sports & Fitness

The Levee Trail Run 5K/10K Sat., June 13, 7:30am. Runners will be kept separated by staggered start times. Rolling Meadows Brewery, Cantrall, 3954 Central Point Road, 217-725-2492.