Calendar events around Jacksonville, Illinois, this week
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Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-noon, Pathway Plaza, 1905 W. Morton Ave. Prices vary. | Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through Oct. 31. Link cards accepted.
West Central Illinois Hamfest: 7 a.m.-noon, Macoupin County Fairgrounds, 21149 Illinois Route 4, Carlinville. Admission $5; 16 and under free. | Tailgating $10, Indoor flea market $15, includes admission. Sangamon Valley Radio Flyer’s Club swap meet, prizes, and more. For more information, go to Facebook.com/hamfestfun or contact Jim Pitchford 217-670-5777 or N9LQF@arrl.net.
Newfields Indianapolis Museum of Art Bus Trip: 7:45 a.m., Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., Springfield. $65 | Cost includes bus transportation only. For registration and more information, go to springfieldart.org/events or call 217-523-2631.
Illinois River Valley Indian Artifact Show: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., American Legion Post 279, 903 W. Superior Ave. Free admission. Donations accepted. | Free artifact identification and appraisals. For more information, contact Larry Johnson 217-491-1582 or Josh Gerecke 309-336-1107.
Thunder in the Park Car Show: 9 a.m., Arenzville Baseball Park. Vehicle entry fee $15; $10 for second vehicle. Vendor fee $10. | Vendor set up 7:30 a.m. Registration 9 a.m. Judging starts at 11 a.m. To pre-register contact Rick Carle 309-337-8874 or go to thunderinthepark.org. For vendor information, contact Alisha Carle 217-242-6674.
Ed Cowman Memorial Tractor Pull: 10 a.m., Ashland | Sanctioned IPA classes. For more information, call 217-473-5065 or 217-414-6112.
Pike County Museums: Noon-4 p.m., Pike County Museums, 340 E. Jefferson St., Pittsfield. | Historic East School and Museum, Pike County All-Wars Museum, and Pike County Military Heritage Museum open for the season every Saturday and Sunday.
Truck Show: 1 p.m., Morgan County Fairgrounds. $25 entry fee. | 9 a.m. gates open. Judging at 4 p.m. Concessions all day. For more information, call 217-602-5422 or 217-473-3900.
Woodlawn Farm Tours: 1-4 p.m., Woodlawn Farm, 1463 Gierke Road. Suggested donation $5 for adults, $3 for children under 10. | Educational tour of an 1840s farm home that was a site on the Underground Railroad.
African American History Museum Tours: 1-4 p.m., African American History Museum, 859 Grove St. Suggested donation $5 for adults, $3 for students, free for children ages 5 and under. | Open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday through September, or by appointment.
Duncan Mansion Tours: 1-4 p.m., Gov. Duncan Mansion, 4 Duncan Place. Donations accepted. | To reserve group tours, call 217-245-7023. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays through Labor Day.
Backwoods Burden: 2-6 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St. | Live music.
Terry Beck: 3-7 p.m., Grafton Winery and Brewhaus, 300 W. Main St. | Live music.
Moscato Sunset Cruise: 6-8 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St. $31 | For more information, go to graftonharbor.com or call 618-786-7678.
Outlaw Opry: 7 p.m., Grafton Oyster Bar, 215 W. Water St. | Live music.
Krickett and the Grilled Avocados: 7-11 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St. | Live music.
Dual Piano: Best of 60’s, 70’s and 80’s!: 7:30 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts – LRS Theatre, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $20 | For tickets and more information, go to hcfta.org.
Capital City Improv presents Making Up Funny: My Life in Improv: 8 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts – Clubroom, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $15 | For tickets and more information, go to hcfta.org.
Sunday
Comic Book Convention: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center , 625 E. Saint
Joseph St., Springfield. Free admission. Variety of comic books, toys and collectibles for sale. Dealers may buy unwanted comic books. For more information, contact Alan at 309-657-1599, or go to epguides.com/comics/
Pike County Museums: Noon-4 p.m., Pike County Museums, 340 E. Jefferson St., Pittsfield. | Historic East School and Museum, Pike County All-Wars Museum, and Pike County Military Heritage Museum open for the season every Saturday and Sunday.
Woodlawn Farm Tours: 1-4 p.m., Woodlawn Farm, 1463 Gierke Road. Suggested donation $5 for adults, $3 for children under 10. | Educational tour of an 1840s farm home that was a site on the Underground Railroad.
African American History Museum Tours: 1-4 p.m., African American History Museum, 859 Grove St. Suggested donation $5 for adults, $3 for students, free for children ages 5 and under. | Open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday through September, or by appointment.
Hummingbird Festival: 1-4 p.m., Engle Farm, 1424 Northeast 1500 St., Roodhouse. | For more information, contact Vern Kleen at 217-787-3515, Terry Engel at 217-257-3123, or Debbie Engel at 217-320-9006. Bring lawn chairs.
Dual Piano: Best of ’60s, ’70s and ’80s!: 2 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $20 | For tickets and more information, go to hcfta.org.
Wade Trent: 2 p.m., The Bloody Bucket, 201 E. Main St., Grafton. | Live music.
Two Pedros: 2-6 p.m., Grafton Winery and Brewhaus, 300 W. Main St. | Live music.
Brian Herrin: 3-6 p.m., Waters Edge Winery & Bistro, 1061 E. Morton Ave. | Live music. Brian has shared the stage with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Vertical Horizon, Tonic, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sister Hazel and more.
Trilogy: 3-7 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 E. Front St., Grafton. | Live music.
Big Eli Ferris Wheel: 4-6 p.m., Community Park, 1201 S. Main St.
Coleman Hughes Project: 6 p.m., Dee’s Riverside Retreat, 1446 W. Main St., Grafton. $20/$25 at the door. | Live music.
Pilot Club of Jacksonville Concert in the Park: 6 p.m., Jacksonville Community Park, 1309 S. Main St. Free | Live music by Rod Nicholson. Bring lawn chairs or blanket.
Claudia: 7-10 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St. | Live music.
Monday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 316 E. State St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
Community Walking Group: 11 a.m., Boyd Hospital Wellness Center, Eighth and School streets, Carrollton. Free for wellness center members, $1 for non-members. | For more information and to sign up, all Dawn at 217-942-6946, extension 1352.
Free Noon Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in to-go containers can be picked up at side door.
Walking for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.
Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anyone in need.
Tanglefoot: 6 p.m., Hawg Pit BBQ Barn, 821 W. Main St., Grafton. | Live music.
Tuesday
Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-noon, Pathway Plaza, 1905 W. Morton Ave. Prices vary. | Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through Oct. 31. Link cards accepted.
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 316 E. State St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
Free Noon Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in to-go containers can be picked up at side door.
Walking for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.
Jacksonville Promise Night: 2 p.m.-midnight, Leo’s Pizza, 230 S. Main St. | Every 3rd Tuesday of the month mention Jacksonville Promise scholarship program when you dine in or carryout and Leo’s will donate 15% of total. Call 217-243-3413.
Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anyone in need.
Bluffs Market: 4-6 p.m., Bluffs downtown square. Prices vary. | Crafts, vendors, farmers market, flea market and more. Every Tuesday through Labor Day.
Steve Mellas: 5-9 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St. | Live music from Steve Mellas of Outlaw Opry.
Wednesday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m., noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 316 E. State St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
Free Noon Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in to-go containers can be picked up at side door.
Walking for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.
African American History Museum Tours: 1-4 p.m., African American History Museum, 859 Grove St. Suggested donation $5 for adults, $3 for students, free for children ages 5 and under. | Open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday through September, or by appointment.
Duncan Mansion Tours: 1-4 p.m., Gov. Duncan Mansion, 4 Duncan Place. Suggested odnation: $5 for adults and $3 for children. | To reserve group tours, please call 217-245-7023. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays through Labor Day.
Commodity Food Distribution: 1:15 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. Free | For income-eligible residents of Morgan County. Bring proof of residence and a box for food.
Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anyone in need.
Community Walking Group: 3:30 p.m., Boyd Hospital Wellness Center, Eighth and School streets, Carrollton. Free for wellness center members, $1 for non-members. | For more information and to sign up, all Dawn at 217-942-6946, extension 1352.
County Line Dance Club Class: 6:30 p.m., The Hangout Bar & Grill, 901 W. Superior Ave. $5.
Thursday
Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-noon, Pathway Plaza, 1905 W. Morton Ave. Prices vary. | Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through Oct. 31. Link cards accepted.
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 316 E. State St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
JACIL KIP Cafe:11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Jacksonville Area Center for Independent Living, 15 Permac Road. | Jean Jumper, executive director, will present information regarding the use of West Central Mass Transit. For reservation, call Barby at 217-245-8371 by Aug. 16.
Free Noon Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in to-go containers can be picked up at side door.
Walking for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.
African American History Museum Tours: 1-4 p.m., African American History Museum, 859 Grove St. Suggested donation $5 for adults, $3 for students, free for children ages 5 and under. | Open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday through September, or by appointment.
Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anyone in need.
Open House: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Morgan County Health Department, 425 E. State St. | Open house to celebrate 100 years of public health. Tour newly renovated building. No RSVP required.
Poetry Workshop: 7 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. Free | The third Thursday of each month. For further information, call Robert at 217-742-5777.
Friday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 316 E. State St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
Free Noon Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in to-go containers can be picked up at side door.
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 12:30-1 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. Free.
Scott and Karl: 6-10 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 E. Front St., Grafton. | Live music.
Bobby Rolens: 7-11 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St. | Live music.
Catfish Willie: 8 p.m., The Bloody Bucket, 201 E. Main St., Grafton. | Live music.
Ptah Williams Trio: 8 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts – Clubroom, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $15 | Featuring Jose Emílio Gobbo. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Cash bar. For tickets and more information, go to hcfta.org or call 217-523-2787.
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