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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 Martin Luther King Drive Jr. and Capitol Avenue and proceed west to the state Capitol. 217-572-0234. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 544-1751.

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, Virden, Downtown.

Theater & Comedy

The Outdoor POP! does comedy Sat., June 20, 6pm. Featured comedians are Larry Smith, Al Nimpson, Richard Bailey, Robbie, Josh Freeman and Kyle Fields. Derrick Streibig will be the featured musician. Anvil and Forge Brewing and Distilling Company, 619 E. Washington St., 217-494-6200.

Special Music Events

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

“DECATUR: Memories of Our Hometown” Through July 24. Art, photos, artifacts and Decatur memorabilia tell the rich and colorful story of the city over the past 60 years. Social distancing and face coverings are required. decaturarts.org. Free. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, Decatur, 125 N. Water St., 217-423-3189.

Illinois Prairie Pastel Society Exhibition Through June 27. An annual show highlighting members’ works. Please note that you must follow all CDC guidelines during your visit. springfieldart.org. Free. Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

June Distance Show Sat., June 20, 3pm. Jeff Williams will guide you on a virtual art show featuring emerging and established local and Chicago area artists. dimarthouse.com. Dim Art House, 1613 S. MacArthur Blvd.

Paint the Driveway Sat., June 27. An alternative summer fundraiser for the SAA. It provides the paint supplies, you provide the driveway. $20 to participate. Proceeds will go toward the operations and programming at the Springfield Art Association. Rain date is June 21, 2020. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Auditions

Company dancers and trainees June 27-28, 12pm. Springfield Ballet Company will hold open auditions for company dancers (age 13+) and trainees (age 10+) for its 2020-2021 season. Preregistration is required before June 26. $20. springfieldballetco.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-553-3993.

Nature, Science & Environment

Nature journaling and botanical drawing Sat., June 20, 3pm. Brush up on your botany skills and get inspired to draw with Davina Fouke who will lead the workshop via Zoom. Hosted by the Friends of Sangamon Valley. Call for more information. Members $20, nonmembers $25. 217-525-1410.

Virtual Star Party Sat., June 27, 8:30-10:30pm. John Martin, UIS associate professor of astronomy/physics, will give tips for finding Venus, the Big Dipper and other bright stars and constellations in the evening sky and answer astronomy questions submitted live via Zoom. For the link, visit go.uis.edu/summerstarparties. 217-206-8342.

Lectures & Meetings

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

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 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 First 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

217 Black Restaurant Weekend June 19-21. Designed to promote economic diversity, this food weekend is an opportunity for the community to support our black-owned businesses that have some of the most bragged about dishes and truly engaging atmospheres. For a list of participating restaurants, visit 217foodweek.com.

Chicken Fry Sat., June 20, 4-8pm. Dinners $9. Drive through or patio dining. Firefighters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-0755.

Illinois Products Farmers Market Thu., June 18, 4pm. The market will be following all COVID-19 guidelines. 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.

Health

10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s Thu., June 18, 2-3pm. The warning signs of Alzheimer’s are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. Learn how to recognize the signs and hear from people who have the disease. alz.org. Free. Register online or by phone. 800-272-3900.

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 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.

Dementia Conversations Wed., June 24, 5:30-6:30pm. Online. Learn how to have a conversation about memory changes. Learn tips to reduce the stress related to doctors’ visits, how to decide when to stop driving and the importance of legal and financial planning. alz.org. Free. Register online or by phone. 800-272-3900.

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.