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Fashion for a Cause

Sun., April 21, 3-6 p.m.

Danenberger Family Vineyards

12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

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$15 and up

Fundraisers and Galas

After five years, we are bringing back Fashion for a Cause!Join us we aim to enhance education, raise awareness, empower our community, and generate funds to combat cancer. Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024Time: 3-6 PMVenue: Danenberger Family VineyardsAddress: 12341 Irish Road, New Berlin, IL 62670 Interested in getting involved? We're currently seeking:🥻Designers🪞Fashion Stylists💇‍♀️ Hair Stylists💄Makeup Artists🧍‍♀️Models (All heights and sizes are welcome)📸 Media (Photographers/Videographers)📰 Press (Bloggers/Writers/Journalists)🏦 Sponsors🧑‍💼Vendors👫Volunteers To register or learn more, visit www.goodnewsent.biz/fashion Let's come together and make a difference in the fight against cancer… 217-993-4998
Car showcase, meetup

Last Saturday of every month, 5-8 p.m.

Burger King

2 Corvette Dr., Litchfield Central Illinois

Free

Bulletin Board

Automobile showcase to bring together area car enthusiasts. Food and frozen drink specials inside restaurant. 217-321-4509
First Friday Open Studio

First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m.

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

Visit the current exhibit and visit artists at work. Ask about their work, what inspires them, and why they chose their particular medium to learn more about why artists do what they do despite the odds. 801-810-9278
Springfield PrideFest

Sat., May 18

Downtown Springfield

Downtown, Springfield Downtown

Fairs & Festivals

The gayest of days embracing diversity and celebrating the local LGBTQ community. Great entertainment, drag show, food and drinks, a fun-filled family area, youth and teen talent shows, vendors and pride merchandise. Organized by the Phoenix Center.
Springfield Philatelic Society

Third Monday of every month, 7 p.m.

Peace Lutheran Church

2800 W. Jefferson St., Springfield West Side

Free

Lectures & Meetings, Bulletin Board

All stamp collectors welcome. Monthly stamp programs. Visit the Springfield Philatelic Society Facebook page for more details. 217-725-7146
"What Art Feels Like"

Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through April 27

M.G. Nelson Family Gallery

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Art & Architecture

An opportunity to touch the art that is on display. This inclusive exhibition includes stone, ceramics, paper, fiber, painting, glass, wood and wall pieces created by artists from Illinois at California, Minnesota, Indiana, and Colorado that participants can experience through both touch and sound. The wall text and labels in the gallery are also accessible in a large-print version. 217-523-2631
Storytime - Toddler Time

Mondays, 10:15-11 a.m. Continues through April 22

Lincoln Library

326 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Children's Corner

Read, write, talk, sing, and play with us! Get up and get moving at our Toddler Time. This program is full of books, songs and fun activities designed to help develop a child’s language skills. Children ages 18-36 months are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and their grownups to participate in the program along with the children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 217-753-4900 ext. 5612
Chair aerobics for seniors

Mondays, Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m.

Athens Christian Church

1411 E. Route 29, Athens Central Illinois

Free

Health & Fitness

Chair aerobics at Athens Christian ChurchJoin senior citizen friends each Monday and Wednesday morning at 9:00 am for CHAIR AEROBICS at Athens Christian Church (1411 E State Route 29). Chair aerobics is suitable for everyone, with gentle exercises that develop flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and fitness. There is no charge for this activity For more information, please contact the church office at 217-636-8463. 217-636-8463
Chair Aerobics at Athens Christian Church

Mondays, Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m.

Athens Christian Church

1411 E. Route 29, Athens Central Illinois

Free

Health & Fitness

Join senior friends at every Monday and Wednesday morning from 9-10 a.m. for chair aerobics. It's free and is suitable for everyone, with gentle exercises that develop flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and fitness. 217-636-8463
Let's Get Fit

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

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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
Overeaters Anonymous

Mondays, 5:30 p.m.

Unity Church

417 E. Cordelia St., Springfield Southern View

Bulletin Board, Lectures & Meetings

The only requirement is a desire to stop eating compulsively. 217-416-1648
Progress Not Perfection Al-Anon

Mondays, 6 p.m.

Bulletin Board, Health & Fitness, Lectures & Meetings

Meets in person in handicapped-accessible private home in Riverton. Parking is available. Call for more information or find other meetings at spi-alanon.weebly.com. 217-899-0432
Al Kitchen

Mondays, 6-9 p.m.

Fulgenzi's Pizza and Pasta

1168 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Live music and dancing. 217-502-9815
Honest, Open and Willing Al-Anon

Mondays, 7 p.m.

Parkway Christian Church

2700 Lindbergh Blvd., Springfield West Side

Lectures & Meetings

Meeting in-person (enter through office door) and via Zoom. Visit the website or call for more information. 217-414-5582
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
Sangamon County Historical Society program

Tue., April 16, 5:30 p.m.

Historic Engine House 5

1310 E. Adams St., Springfield East Side

Free

History, Lectures & Meetings, Bulletin Board

Ken Page will share the history of historic Black Firehouse No. 5 and discuss the work that has been done to restore the building and acquire old log books and photos. Includes tour of the site, which was built in 1902-03. Open to the public. 217-525-1961
John Drake

Tue., April 16, 6-8 p.m.

El Arriero Mexican Restaurant

4233 Wabash Ave., Springfield West Side

Live Music

John Drake plays classic rock, blues, Americana and more. 217-670-2378
OneVoice, BluBop

Tue., April 16, 7 p.m.

Decatur Brew Works

102 E. William, Decatur Decatur

Free

Live Music, Special Music Events

Millikin University's vocal jazz ensembles bring their talent to the stage at Decatur Brew Works. 217-330-8683
Capital Area Concert Band

Tue., April 16, 7-8 p.m.

Springfield First United Methodist Church

2941 S. Koke Mill Road, Springfield West Side

Free

Special Music Events

Celebrating its 50th anniversary of sharing the joy of live music with the community, the band will perform well-known standards and newer compositions. 217-971-5008
Small Beginnings

Tue., April 16, Fri., April 26, Tue., April 30, Fri., May 10, Tue., May 14, Wed., May 22, Tue., May 28, Fri., June 7, Tue., June 11, Wed., June 19 and Tue., June 25

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

212 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Museum admission

History

1:30pm. This one-act play tells the remarkable story of Robert Smalls, a man who led an enslaved entourage to freedom by way a bold riverboat escape plan through Confederate waters in 1862. Starring Reggie Guyton with Randy Erwin providing live music. 217-558-8844
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
Open jam with Silas Tockey

Third Tuesday of every month, 7-10 p.m.

George Rank's

1800 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-670-2859
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 our 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, 1-3:30 p.m. Continues through May 28

Chatham Area Public Library

600 E. Spruce St., Chatham Chatham

Free

Books & Authors

Social seniors can meet new people and have fun. Spades and Uno have recently been the games of choice, but new games are always welcome. 217-483-2713
A Matter of Balance

Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. Continues through April 23

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

$30

Bulletin Board

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.Classes are held once a week for eight weeks, for two hours each. March 5, 2024 - April 23, 2024.Registration fee is $30. Full refund will be issued if five of the eight sessions are attended.For more information, call Justin Yuroff. 217-528-4035
Open mic with Jim Ackerman

Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Continues through May 28

Silver Sevens Gaming Pub & Parlor

3217 Lake Plaza Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Live music every Tuesday. 217 585 0460
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