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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

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    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
  • Travel Opportunity: Hannibal, MO

    Travel Opportunity: Hannibal, MO

    Tue., Oct. 8, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

    Senior Services of Central Illinois

    701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

    $95

    Join us for a Day Trip to Hannibal, Missouri. We will visit downtown historical shops and sites, have lunch at the Mark Twain Dinette, tour Mark Twain's Boyhood Home & Museum, and tour the Mark Twain Cavern. 217-503-4643
  • Million Peacemakers training workshop with Jon Moyal

    Million Peacemakers training workshop with Jon Moyal

    Tue., Oct. 8, 1-5 p.m.

    Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    3601 Buckeye Dr., Springfield Springfield Area

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    Attend a free four-hour workshop to learn skills in the "nonflict" approach to conflict. This is a peace-making approach to address disputes in interpersonal and inter-group conflicts. Jon Moyal, the executive director of Million Peacemakers is coming to Springfield to offer a training session that will be of great value to activists, managers, professionals in human services, and anyone who is interested in peaceful problem solving. Million Peacemakers is part of the Global Partnership for Peace & Humanity, empowering humans to co-create a culture of peace. This event is provided by the Greater Springfield Interfaith Association. 314-378-4665

  • Get Out the Vote

    Tue., Oct. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

    Lincoln Library

    326 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

    Free

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    Nonpartisan event in the Carnegie Room. Speakers will discuss the importance of voting and how to discern and counter disinformation. 217-585-9550
  • Michael Burnett

    Michael Burnett

    Tue., Oct. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

    Silver Sevens Gaming Pub & Parlor

    3217 Lake Plaza Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

    Acoustic music. 217-585-0460
  • Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

    Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

    Second Tuesday of every month, 1-2:30 p.m.

    Senior Services of Central Illinois

    701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

    The best thing you can do for the person you are caring for is stay physically and emotionally strong. Support groups offer comfort and reassurance, and can be good sources of practical advice and even humor. 217-528-4035
  • Rise Up and Recover

    Rise Up and Recover

    Tuesdays, 7 a.m.

    St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church

    700 E. Spruce St., Chatham Chatham

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    Enter through the northeast door. Call for more information. 217-280-0220
  • Exhibit: Works from Permanent Collection

    Exhibit: Works from Permanent Collection

    Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Nov. 1

    Lincoln Land Community College

    5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

    Free

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    Lincoln Land Community College is featuring select works from the college’s permanent collection through Nov. 1. The exhibit can be viewed in the Trutter Museum/Murray Gallery, located in Menard Hall. Over the years, the LLCC’s permanent collection has expanded to include artwork created by students and faculty, pieces purchased by the college and generous donations. The collection also now includes a substantial number of pieces from the Trutter family's donation of art and artifacts.Learn more about LLCC’s Trutter Museum/Murray Gallery at www.llcc.edu/trutter-murray. 217-786-2200
  • Tuesdays Stewardship Workday

    Tuesdays Stewardship Workday

    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
  • Edwards Place Guided Tours

    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

    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
  • Weekly Card Games

    Weekly Card Games

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

    Chatham Area Public Library

    600 E. Spruce St., Chatham Chatham

    Free

    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
  • Entries Open for 2025 National STEM Festival

    Entries Open for 2025 National STEM Festival

    Through Oct. 20, 6 p.m.

    Submissions for the 2025 National STEM Festival are open through Oct. 20. Top-scoring students will be named National STEM Champions and earn an expense-paid trip to showcase their projects at the National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C. in March.
  • Springfield Area Landlord Association

    Springfield Area Landlord Association

    Second Tuesday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 7

    VFW Post #755

    2211 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield West Side

    Members only

    Educational lectures and compliance updates (state, federal and local) related to property investors. Non-members may contact for info. 502-682-6165
  • Healthy Hearts Exercise Program

    Healthy Hearts Exercise Program

    Mondays-Fridays, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Prairie Heart Institute

    619 E. Mason, Springfield Springfield Area

    $36/month for two sessions perweek, $48/month for three sessions per week

    Program designed to help participants maintain/improve cardiovascular fitness, joint flexibility, muscular strength, endurance and balance through exercise. Program is supervised by exercise professionals and/or cardiac nurses in a casual and non-competitive atmosphere. Call for more info. 217-814-5727 or 217-535-3990
  • Let's Get Fit

    Let's Get Fit

    Senior Services of Central Illinois

    701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

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    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

    Al-Anon District 19 of Greater Springfield

    Mondays-Saturdays

    Various locations

    Springfield, Springfield Springfield Area

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    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

    Al-Anon

    Tuesdays, 5:15 p.m.

    Discovery Club

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

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

    Songwriter open mic with Tom Irwin

    Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m.

    It's All About Wine

    1305 Wabash Ave Suite M, Springfield Springfield Area

  • Drawing studio

    Drawing studio

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

    The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

    623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

    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
  • Recovery and Rediscovery

    Recovery and Rediscovery

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

    Phoenix Center OUT East

    704 S. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield East Side

    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
  • Karaoke

    Karaoke

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

    The Rusty Rail Pub

    405 Pulaski St., Lincoln Central Illinois

    217-605-0293
  • Pinochle Group

    Pinochle Group

    Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

    Harvest Market

    3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

    Free

    Attention, pinochle lovers. Group gathers upstairs to play. 314-910-0491
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