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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
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

Bulletin Board

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

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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Free

Lectures & Meetings

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

Politics, Bulletin Board

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

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

Silver Sevens Gaming Pub & Parlor

3217 Lake Plaza Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Live Music

Acoustic music. 217-585-0460
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

Bulletin Board

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
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
Entries Open for 2025 National STEM Festival

Through Oct. 20, 6 p.m.

Nature, Science & Environment

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.
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

Art & Architecture, Bulletin Board

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
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
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

Lectures & Meetings

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

Health & Fitness

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

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

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
Pinochle Group

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

Harvest Market

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Free

Bulletin Board

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