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Holiday Happenings

Independence Day Celebration July 2-4. Period demonstrations throughout the village. The Declaration of Independence will be read from the carding mill steps each day at 12pm. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg, 15588 History Lane, 217-632-4000.

Rock the Dock Fireworks Sat., July 4, 9:30pm. Lake Springfi eld Marina, 17 Waters Edge Blvd., 483-3625.

Books & Authors

Lincoln Library opening Mon., June 29. The library will be reopening with limited services. Visit the Facebook page or website for more information. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Fundraisers

Virtual Heart and Stroke Walk Sun., June 28. A fun and meaningful way to celebrate heart and stroke survivors, raise lifesaving funds and encourage physical activity. Contact the American Heart Association for more information. 217-698-3838. heart.org.

Special Music Events

Sunday at Six Recital Series Sun., June 28, 6pm. Enjoy this series on their YouTube channel. This week featuring principal harp Eleanor Kirk. 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.

“Jazz in June” Fri., June 26, 6-9pm and Sat., June 27, 6-9pm. Featuring member artists’ works, some specifically inspired by jazz. Also including works of guest artist Neil Shapiro of Chicago. To observe social distancing requirements, please reserve a Friday or Saturday time slot on the Facebook event. Free. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 623 E. Adams St., 801-810-9278.

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.

Children’s Corner

Famous Women in Science Fridays, 11am. Learn about amazing female scientists while you build your own telescope, document the butterfly lifecycle and code a robot. A part of History Comes Alive. kidzeum.org. Kidzeum of Health and Science Children’s Museum, 412 E. Adams St., 217-971-4435.

Nature, Science & Environment

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.

Bulletin Board

Bless your ride Sat., June 27, 12pm. The annual blessing of the bikes. All bikes and bikers are welcome. Hall’s Harley Davidson, 2301 N. Dirksen Pkwy., 217-528-8356.

COVID-19 and Caregiving Thu., June 25, 11am-12pm. A program providing information about special considerations caregivers should be aware of during COVID-19. This is a live program with time for questions and answers. Attend by phone or watch online. alz.org. Free. Register online or by phone. 800-272-3900.

Include Auburn - CommUnity Q&A Fri., June 26, 7pm. Hosted by Education and Action Together (EAT). Speakers will cover topics ranging from their experiences, their visions and their ideas on how you can help to make the world more inclusive. There will be a Q&A after each speaker. eatspi.com. Union Park, Auburn, 115 E. Madison, 217-707-6751.

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.

Springfield Cruise In Lot Night Sat., June 27, 7pm. All cars, trucks and bikes are welcome. Show up, practice social distancing, follow the rules, be respectful to others, make friends and have fun with other gearheads. Hosted by BSL Performance Team. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave., 217-787-5100.

Food & Drink

Chicken Fry Sat., June 27, 2pm. Turasky’s fried chicken dinners. $10. Serving until 7pm or until the food is gone. TRN Lake Club, Chatham, 25 N. Lakewood Dr., 217-483-9994.

Farmers Market Tue., June 30, 4pm. Shop local vendors and stock up on fresh produce for the week. West of Wise Winery, Petersburg, 14096 State Highway 97, 217-632-6003.

Illinois Products Farmers Market Thursdays, 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., 217-524-9129.

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.

Show Your Pride Brunch Sun., June 28, 10am-2pm. Hot food from Cafe Moxo, a bubbly and bloody bar from Just the Basics Mobile Bar and beer from Buzz Bomb. Enjoy and show your Pride. Adams Family Patio, Adams Street between Fourth and Fifth streets, 217-788-8084.

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.

Free COVID-19 testing Mondays-Fridays, 9am-3:30pm. The SIU Centers for Family Medicine is expanding access to COVID-19 testing to everyone. Anyone can be tested, including individuals who have no symptoms. Sangamon County Department of Public Health, 2833 South Grand Ave. E., 217-535-3100 or 888-217-3505.

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.

Living with younger-onset Alzheimer’s Sat., June 27, 10-11am. A program providing information about younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. alz.org. Free. Register online or by phone. 800-272-3900.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia Tue., June 30, 11am-12pm. An educational program providing a general overview of Alzheimer’s and dementia. alz.org. Free. Register online or by phone. 800-272-3900.