Saturday
Morgan County Audubon Society Spring Counts: For more information, contact Pat Ward at 217-473-1355 or contact the Illinois Audubon Society at 217-544-2473.
Native Plant Sale: Illinois State Fairgrounds, Reisch Pavilion, 801 Sangamon Ave. Springfield | Hosted by the Central Chapter of the Illinois Native Plant Society. For more information, visit illinoisplants.org.
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Jacksonville Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-noon, Pathway Plaza, 1905 W. Morton Ave. | Every Saturday through Oct. 31.
WIYC Spring Trail Fun Run: 9 a.m., Western Illinois Youth Camp, 2244 4H Club Lane | Scenic run through nature trails. Fundraiser for WIYC.
Feed the Critters Chrome Mafia MC: 10 a.m., The Hangout Bar & Grill, 901 W. Superior Ave. | Fundraiser ride for Morgan County Animal Control. All vehicles welcome. Admission $10, or free with a donation of dry dog or cat food and cat litter.
Mother’s Day Potted Plant Workshop: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jacksonville Hy-Vee, 1255 W. Morton Ave. Free | Kids can plant a flower and decorate it for mom. All supplies provided.
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Story Time: 10:30-11 a.m., Our Town Books, 64 E. Central Park Plaza. Free | Stories, pictures, cookies and live bunnies.
Jacksonville Disc Golf Club: 2-4 p.m., Nichols Park, 110 Holkenbrink Drive | Standing 18-hole round every Saturday, weather permitting. For more information, visit Facebook page.
Underground Railroad Conductor Reenactment: 6 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 331 E. State St. Free | Re-enactor Kathryn Harris portrays Priscilla “Mother” Baltimore, conductor of the Underground Railroad.
STC presents “Jesus Christ Superstar”: 7:30 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield | For tickets or more information, call 217-523-2787 or visit hcfta.org.
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“An Evening of Song and Marimba”: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Rammelkamp Chapel, 215 Park St. | Lyric tenor J. Warren Mitchell. Also features the world premiere performance of “Bounce,” a marimba concerto by Jacksonville composer Timothy Kramer. For more information, visit jaxsym-il.org.
Toxic Johnny: 8-10 p.m., Amvets 210 E. Court St. | Live music.
Scratching the Surface: 9 p.m.-midnight, KJB’s, 222 E State St. | Live punk rock music from hometown band. Lead singer and bassist from Jacksonville.
Sunday
Morgan County Audubon Society Spring Counts: For more information, contact Pat Ward at 217-473-1355 or the Illinois Audubon Society at 217-544-2473.
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STC presents “Jesus Christ Superstar”: 2 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield | For tickets or more information, call 217-523-2787 or visit hcfta.org.
Monday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
Client Choice Food Pantry: 9 a.m.-noon, The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Those who work or go to school during normal hours can make an appointment for the afternoon.
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Blood Drive: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St. | To donate, call ImpactLife Springfield at 800-747-5401 or visit bloodcenter.org and use code 60058 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested.
Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.
Kindness Activity Fair: 12:30-2:30 p.m., Downtown Jacksonville | Hosted by the Illinois School for the Deaf SEL Committee and students. Free hot dogs, popcorn and donation drive for the Morgan County Animal Control and the Jacksonville Food Pantry. For more information, visit jacksonvilleil.org.
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.
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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.
Ladies Golf Night: 5:30-7:30 p.m., K’s Creek, 1265 Sandusky Road. $2 per game, separate cost for golf cart | Two-person scramble, tee time is 5:30 p.m. Pre-game clinic at 5:15 p.m.
PD in Your PJs – Virtual Event: 6-7 p.m., Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., Springfield. Free | Women’s Contributions to the Civil War, Kelly Aliano. Earn 1.0 CPDU credit. Advance registration required presidentlincoln.illinois.gov.
Carlinville Community Conversation Series: 7 p.m., Macoupin County Historical Society’s Ruyle Genealogy Building, 920 W. Breckenridge St., Carlinville | A three-month series of events commemorating the country’s 250th anniversary, continues through July 16. For more information, contact Andrea Duncan at 217-204-1446 or Mary Tinder at 217-825-9699.
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Tuesday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
Client Choice Food Pantry: 9 a.m.-noon, The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Those who work or go to school during normal hours can make an appointment for the afternoon.
Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.
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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.
Brain Boost Tuesday-Happy Hacks: 2-3:30 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Tips to reduce stress and increase positivity. Light snacks provided. For more information, visit jaxpl.org.
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.
Jacksonville Area Landlord Association: 5:30 p.m., Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate Ave. | Meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Social time 5:30 p.m. Meeting starts at 6 p.m. Topics of interest to local landlords and real estate investors.
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Morgan County Democrats: 7 p.m., City Council chambers, Jacksonville Municipal Building, 200 W. Douglas Ave.
Grafton Bike Week: 7 p.m., The Hawg Pit BBQ, 821 W. Main St., Grafton | Vendors, food and drink specials, games, helicopter rides and a bike show. Event continues through Sunday.
Wednesday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
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Client Choice Food Pantry: 9 a.m.-noon, The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Those who work or go to school during normal hours can make an appointment for the afternoon.
Storytime: 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Stories and crafts every Wednesday. For more information, call 217-243-5435.
Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.
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.
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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 American Legion Chicken and Fish Dinner: 5-7 p.m., American Legion, 24 E. Oakes St., Bluffs. Adults $15, children age 4-10, $5, age 3 and under, free. Eight-piece chicken carryout $15. | All you can eat. Menu includes sides, dessert and drink. Carry-out available.
Open Mic Comedy Night: 6 p.m., Pizza Records, 59 E. Central Park Plaza. Free | Comedians sign up at 6 p.m. for a 5-minute slot, or just enjoy the show. Call or text 217-200-0896 for more information.
Adult Book Club: 6-7 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Read your own personal book based on the coming-of-age genre. For more information, visit jaxpl.org.
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Bingo: 7-10 p.m., Morgan County VFW, 903 VFW Lane, Jacksonville. $1-$9 | Hot dogs, chips, popcorn and soda available. No outside snacks or alcohol. Doors open at 6 p.m. On the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
Thursday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
Client Choice Food Pantry: 9 a.m.-noon, The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Those who work or go to school during normal hours can make an appointment for the afternoon.
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Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.
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.
Teen Advisory Board: 5-6 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Help make the library a better place for teens. For more information, contact Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or Brittany at boverby@jaxpl.org, or call 217-243-5435.
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Chains of Command Disc Golf Club: 6-7 p.m., Forman Grove Park, 210 S. Johnson St. | Standing nine-hole round every Thursday, weather permitting.
Jacksonville Baccalaureate Worship Service: 7-8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 870 W. College Ave. | Service of blessing and encouragement for area graduates led by area pastors and graduating seniors.
Friday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
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Client Choice Food Pantry: 9 a.m.-noon, The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Those who work or go to school during normal hours can make an appointment for the afternoon.
Toddler Storytime: 10-11 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Every Friday.
Artist Talk and Opening Reception: 10 a.m.-noon, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Atrium, 112 N. Sixth St., Springfield | Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise Tour. Artist talk and hands-on writing activity with artist Niki Johnson. Mixed media portrait series of first-time women voters on display through May 29. For more information, visit presidentlincoln.illinois.gov.
Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.
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STC presents “Jesus Christ Superstar”: 7:30 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield | For tickets or more information, call 217-523-2787 or visit hcfta.org.
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