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The Illinois Freedom Project

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

History, Bulletin Board

This exhibit tells the story of Illinois' long fight for freedom from slavery. It is on loan from the National Park Service. 217-391-6323
Lincoln Land Depression Era glass and Pottery Club

Tue., Sept. 3, 2-4 p.m.

Hope Presbyterian Church

2211 Wabash Ave., Springfield West Side

Free

Bulletin Board

Learn more about Depression Era glass. Includes show and tell time and interesting lectures. Theme for this month is "Tea Time," all things pertaining to tea. 217-529-3055
Robert Sampson

Tue., Sept. 3, 5-8 p.m. and Tue., Sept. 10, 5-8 p.m.

66 Mother Road Diner

625 E. St. Joseph St., Springfield Southern View

Live Music

217-503-4802
Monarch Show Series National Championship

Sept. 3-8

Coliseum, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Bulletin Board

Amateur and Jr. Exhibitor American Saddlebred, Monarch Pleasure, and Amateur Hackney divisions , and Open American Saddlebred and Open Hackney Pony divisions.
Advance Care Planning Informational Session

First Tuesday of every month, 12-1 p.m.

Lectures & Meetings

Advance Care Planning (ACP) involves an open discussion with patients, family and loved ones, and their healthcare providers about healthcare wishes. Join us as we discover the value of ACP, explore how to have these important conversations with your family and loved ones, learn how to document your wishes, and how you can access the ACP service through Memorial Health.Held the first Tuesday of every month at 12pm -1pm (CST)Who should attend? Any adult (18+) interested in starting Advance Care Planning. 217-788-0185
“Something So Horrible, The Springfield Race Riot of 1908”

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

Free

History

Open during regular museum hours. The exhibit demonstrates why we keep bringing up something so horrible as a race riot and why we have not gotten over it. It clarifies what happened and why, and it seeks understanding of how 1908 speaks to today, expose our tradition of violence and to reaffirm our commitment to justice and equality. spiaahm.org. Donations accepted. 217-391-6323
Survivors of Suicide Support Group

First and Third Tuesday of every month, 5:30-7 p.m.

Chapel Annex, St. John's Hospital

800 E. Carpenter St., Springfield Downtown

Lectures & Meetings

For family and friends of those who have had someone die by suicide. 544-6464 x75537
Book Club

First Tuesday of every month, 6-7 p.m.

Phoenix Center: Out On Second

120 E. Scarritt St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Books & Authors, Lectures & Meetings

Adult (18+) LGBTQ+ and allies book club. Each month a different book will be selected and the previous month's book will be discussed. Many but not all books will contain LGBTQ+ themes. 217-414-8953
Open jam with Casey Cantrall

First Tuesday of every month, 8-11 p.m.

George Rank's

1800 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

217-670-2859
Edwards Place Guided Tours

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1 & 2 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21

Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Adults $5, children 10 and younger free

History

A guided tour through the newly-restored first and second floors. The home is interpreted to 1857 and furnished with wonderful examples of Victorian furniture, including many pieces that belonged to the Edwards family. See the authentic "Lincoln Courting Couch" from the parlor of the Ninian Edwards home where Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd were married and a piano that was likely played at their wedding. Closed on national holidays 217-523-2631
Rise Up and Recover

Tuesdays, 7 a.m.

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church

700 E. Spruce St., Chatham Chatham

Health & Fitness, Lectures & Meetings, Bulletin Board

Enter through the northeast door. Call for more information. 217-280-0220
Tuesdays Stewardship Workday

Nature, Science & Environment

Work with others or independently on a variety of stewardship projects at various properties. Learn about the properties and the diversity of plants and animals. Call or text for location and details. Hosted by the Friends of the Sangamon Valley. 217-493-3115
Weekly Card Games

Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. Continues through Nov. 26

Chatham Area Public Library

600 E. Spruce St., Chatham Chatham

Free

Lectures & Meetings

Social seniors needed at our weekly card games! Bring yourself and be ready to meet new people and have fun. Spades and Uno have recently been the games of choice, but new games are always welcome. Meet in the Friends’ Cafe & Bookstore or the Conference Room depending upon what games are being played. 217-483-2713
Let's Get Fit

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

Get Tickets

Health & Fitness, Sports

Let's Get Fit is a chair based group exercise program designed specifically to meet the needs of older adults who are looking to incorporate more physical activity into their lives. These classes consist of aerobic, strengthening, balance and flexibility exercises.Meets in person. 217-528-4035
Al-Anon District 19 of Greater Springfield

Mondays-Saturdays

Various locations

Springfield, Springfield Springfield Area

Lectures & Meetings, Health & Fitness, Bulletin Board

Ten meetings are held in the local area each week. Five are in-person and four are hybrid of in-person and via Zoom. One meeting is Zoom only. Visit the website or call for more information. 217-891-2981
Al-Anon

Tuesdays, 5:15 p.m.

Discovery Club

313 W. Cook St., upstairs, Springfield Springfield Area

Lectures & Meetings

Meets on the second floor. Visit the website or call for more information. 217-679-8418
Songwriter open mic with Tom Irwin

Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m.

It's All About Wine

1305 Wabash Ave Suite M, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music
Recovery and Rediscovery

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Phoenix Center OUT East

704 S. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield East Side

Lectures & Meetings

An open meeting rooted in the principles of all 12-step programs where all are welcome, no matter where participants are in their journey. 217-528-5253
Drawing studio

Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Art & Architecture

An opportunity to improve drawing skills, hand-eye coordination and analytical skills in a studio setting. Work in the medium of your choice. All skill levels are welcome. Donations are welcome. 801-810-9278
Karaoke with Debbie Cakes

Tuesdays, 7-11 p.m.

The Blue Grouch

510 W. Maple Ave. S., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-527-8395
Karaoke

Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Rusty Rail Pub

405 Pulaski St., Lincoln Central Illinois

Live Music

217-605-0293

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