Calendar events around Jacksonville, Illinois, this week | Journal-Courier

2022-07-31 01:12:04 By : Mr. FengFu Li

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. 

River Country Quilt Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Jacksonville High School, 1211 N. Diamond St. Weekend admission $6 | For more information, call 217-602-0426 or email bobarbara79@mchsi.com.

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.

Paint with Ashley Blake Fundraiser: 2-4 p.m., Soap Co. Coffee House, 207 S. Sandy St. $35 | Painting fundraiser for Carol Dolen diagnosed with cancer. Proceeds will help offset medical expenses.

Doublewide Duo: 2-6 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St. | Live music. 

Strings and Keys: 3-7 p.m., Grafton Winery and Brewhaus, 300 W. Main St. | Live music.

Terry Hickey Fundraiser: 5-10 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 320 E. State St. | Live and silent auctions, 50/50 drawing, and music by deejay Tipsy Trevor. An all-you-can eat meal $10 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds will help with medical bills and costs for treatment. 

Rain City Addiction: 6 p.m., Evandy's Boatel, 100 Bob Michael St., Naples. | Live music.

Rum on the River Sunset Cruise: 6 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St. | For tickets and more information, call 618-786-7678 or go to graftonharbor.com.

H.G.: 7-10 p.m., Waters Edge Winery & Bistro, 1061 E. Morton Ave. | Live music. 

Exit 52: 7 p.m., Grafton Oyster Bar, 215 W. Water St. | Live music.

Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn: 7 p.m., Salter Park, Waverly. | Part of the Waverly Picnic celebration. Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn pay tribute to their grandparents, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. For more information, call 217-971-9710 or 217-883-8283.

Spencer Theatre Co. presents "Driving Miss Daisy": 8 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $20 | For tickets and more information, go to hcfta.org.

Murphy Lee with Special Guest Zeus Rebel Waters: 8 p.m.-midnight, Area 51 Bar & Grill, 216 E. State St. | Live music.

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.

Villa DeWolf Bridal Expo: 1-4 p.m., Villa DeWolf, 876 W. State St. Free admission. | Vendors, prizes and giveaways. For more information, call Joanne Gaston at 217-801-6786.

Late Nite Catechism: 2 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts - LRS Theatre, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $30 |  Show takes audience members back to the children they once were. For tickets and more information, go to hcfta.org. 

Mike Coultas: 2-5 p.m., Ridge View Winery, 529 County Road 200 N, Mount Sterling. | Live music. 

Scott and Karl: 2-6 p.m.Grafton Winery and Brewhaus, 300 W. Main St. | Live music.

Spencer Theatre Co. presents "Driving Miss Daisy": 4 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $20 | For tickets and more information, go to hcfta.org.

Big Eli Ferris Wheel: 4-6 p.m., Community Park.

Pilot Club of Jacksonville Concert in the Park: 6 p.m., Jacksonville Community Park, 1309 S. Main St. Free | Live music by Nancy Rogers. Bring lawn chairs or blanket. 

Ife Jacobs and Eklectik Soul: 7 p.m., Dee's Riverside Retreat, 1446 W. Main St., Grafton $20-$25 | Live music. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Bob Gleason: 8 p.m., The Bloody Bucket, 201 E. Main St., Grafton | Live music.

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.

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.

Kevin Gruen: 2-6 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St. | Live music. 

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. 

National Night Out: 5:30-8 p.m., Community Park. | Kids activities, emergency vehicles and personnel, crafts, Bounce house, games, prizes, giveaways and more. Free hot dogs, chips, drinks and candy. Sponsored by Crime Stoppers.

Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m., noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 316 E. State St. Free | For Morgan County residents.

Story Time: 10 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. Free | Stories and a craft. For more information, call 217-243-5435 or email clangdon@jaxpl.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Central Park Market: 4-8 p.m., Downtown Jacksonville. Prices vary. | Extended business hours for local bars, shops and restaurants, local vendors, food trucks, and more. The first Thursday of every month through September.

Drive-Through Colorectal Cancer Screening: 4-6 p.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St. Free | Pick up colorectal screening packet at circle drive.

Ice Cream Social: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Governor Duncan Mansion lawn, 4 Duncan Place. Suggested donation of $7.50 for adults and $5 for children under 10. | Cupcakes, ice cream, drinks and music. Proceeds benefit the Duncan Mansion.

Poetry Open Mic: 7 p.m., Soap Co. Coffee House, 207 S. Sandy St. Free | Read or listen to poetry. Masks preferred. For more information call 217-742-5777 or email robertseufert@frontier.com. First Thursday of each month.

Drive-Through Colorectal Cancer Screening: 9-11 a.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St. Free | Pick up colorectal screening packet at circle drive.

Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 316 E. State St. Free | For Morgan County residents. 

Summer Bookmobile for Kids: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., various locations, Jacksonville. | The library is coming to various locations in Jacksonville every Friday. Anyone from age 2 to seniors in high school can check out two books a week. Library card not required, no late fees and no registration. For more information, call 217-243-5435 or email bspradlin@jaxpl.org.

Baby Storytime: 10 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | For caregivers and babies to 24 months. For more information, call 217-243-5435 or email clangdon@jaxpl.org.

Archaeology Fridays: 10-11:30 a.m., Old Kampsville Grade School. Free | For children Kindergarten through third grades. Sessions held each Friday through Aug. 8. Make-and-take craft activity and game. Registration suggested by emailing education@caa-archeology.org or calling 618-653-4316.

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.

Downtown Shop Crawl: Noon-7 p.m., downtown Beardstown. | Food, drinks, shopping, and live music by Jobe Shores 5-7 p.m. 

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.

City Heat: 7-11 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St. | Live music. 

Jacksonville Main Street Downtown Concert Series: 7-9 p.m., Central Park, downtown Jacksonville. | The Harmans perform. Refreshments on sale 6 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 

Grafton Family Fun Day: 7-11 p.m., Red Hawk Park, 1200 Grafton Hills Drive. Free admission | Free hot dogs, chips, popcorn and water, activities and helicopter rides (weather permitting). Family movie at dusk.

Dave Caputo: 8 p.m., The Bloody Bucket, 201 E. Main St. | Live music. 

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Laurie Bosworth joined the Jacksonville Journal-Courier as an editorial assistant in 2017 after a 20-year career in the healthcare field. She is originally from Massachusetts, where her father was a photographer and pressman for The Patriot Ledger and her uncle started The Quincy Sun, a well-known newspaper in Massachusetts being run today by her cousin. In addition to her editorial assistant duties, Laurie is a contributing columnist who was honored with an Illinois Press Association award in 2021. She has two sons, both serving in the U.S. Army.