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

2022-05-29 03:29:13 By : Ms. Susie Wang

Winchester United Methodist Men's Cookout: 9 a.m., four-way stop at Scotty's, Winchester. Prices vary. | Pork chops, hot dogs, and a bake sale.

Home, Health and Garden Show: 9 a.m., Morgan County Fairground, 110 N. Westgate Ave. Prices vary. | Seasonal essentials with more than 20 local businesses.

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.

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.

Bob Gleason:  3 p.m., The Bloody Bucket, 201 E. Main St., Grafton. | Live music. 

Gallery Opening: 6-8 p.m., The David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave. | Plein air paintings by Allen Kriegshauser. Exhibit runs through May 29.

Mother's Day Sunset Cruise: 6 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St. $31. | For more information, call 618-786-7678 or go to  graftonharbor.com.

UIS Music-Chamber Music Concert: 7 p.m., UIS Performing Arts Center, 1 University Plaza, Springfield. Free  | Featuring UIS and Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestra. Event livestreamed from UIS Studio Theatre. In-person or online at uis.edu/music. 

Aspiring Artists Cabaret: 7 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $10-$15. | Various performances, including music, poetry, and dance. For tickets and more information, go to hcfta.org or call 217-523-2787.

Jake's Leg: 7 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 E. Front St., Grafton. | Live music.

Jeff Young and the Bad Grandpas: 7 p.m., Jacksonville AmVets, 210 E. Court St. | Live music.

Keyboard Inspirations: 7:30 p.m., Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 215 Park St. | Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Chorale with special performance by virtuoso pianist Stephen Beus. 

Mother's Day Brunch Cruise: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St. $47 | Meal catered by Grafton Oyster Bar. For more information, call 618-786-7678 or go to graftonharbor.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.

Aspiring Artists Cabaret: 2 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $10-$15. | Various performances, including music, poetry, and dance. For tickets and more information, go to hcfta.org or call 217-523-2787.

Mother's Day Cruise: 2-3 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St. Ticket prices vary. | For more information, call 618-786-7678 or go to graftonharbor.com.

Wade Trent: 2-5 p.m., Bloody Bucket, 201 E. Main St., Grafton | Live music.

Griffin and the Gargoyles: 3-7 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 E. Front 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, call 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.

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

Waverly Preschool Screening: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., First Baptist Church, 180 N. Grove St., Waverly. Free | To make an appointment, call 217-435-2331.

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. 

Cloudbreaking: Female Aviators of Illinois: 6:30 p.m., Illinois State Museum Zoom event. Free with registration. | With educator Kate Suits. Advanced registration required at bit.ly/ILFemaleAviators For more information, contact events@illinoisstatemuseum.org or 217-558-6696.

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. 

Chicken and Fish Dinner: 5-7 p.m., Bluffs American Legion. Adults $12, children 11 and under $5. | Menu includes fried chicken, fish, side items, dessert and drink. All you can eat. Carryout available.

The Miracle of Birth: 6 p.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St. | For more information, call 217-245-9541.

County Line Dance Club Class: 6:30 p.m., The Hangout Bar & Grill, 901 W. Superior Ave. $5.

Tropical Wine Dinner: 6:30 p.m., Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton. $55-$60 | A night of food and wine. For tickets and more information, call Arielle at 618-786-2331, extension 338.

Bible Talks: 7 p.m., Jenkins Education Complex, 409 Hardin Ave. | Sign language interpretation available. For more information, call Dana Jacobsen at 224-422-0217 or Kamela LiaBraaten at 309-415-1933. 

Chamber Golf Outing: 11:30 a.m., Links Golf Course, 319 Holkenbrink Drive. $60 | Lunch and registration 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Price includes greens fees, cart, lunch, prizes and two beverage tickets. For registration and more information, go to  jacksonvilleareachamber.org or call 217-245-2174

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.

Keith Bradbury Roast: 5 p.m., Hamilton's, 110 N. East St. $35 a person, table of eight $250. | Jacksonville Promise roast hosted by attorney Ryan Byers. Cocktails begin at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Roasting begins at 7 p.m. For reservations, call Lynne Sheaff at 217-670-9371.

Local Author Event: 5:30 p.m., Carlinville Public Library, 510 N. Broad St. Free | Featured speaker is author and historical researcher Tom Emery. Program is based on his book, "The Civil War in Illinois." For more information, call 217-854-3505 or mail@carlinvillelibrary.org.

Women's Health Night: 6- 8 p.m., Cass County Health Department, 8590 St. Luke's Drive, Beardstown. | Local resources, manicures, massages, light meal. Reservations are required by contacting the health department at 217-452-3057, extension 1321, or emailing kcooper@casscohealth.org.

Exploring Foods: Asian Infusion: 6-7:30 p.m., Illinois State Museum Zoom event. Free with registration. | Explore the foods of Asia with chef Michael Maddox. Advanced registration is required at bit.ly/ISMAsianFood. For more information, contact events@illinoisstatemuseum.org or 217-782-0061.

Bluffs Preschool Screening: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bluffs School Library, 100 Rockwood St. Free | To make an appointment, call 217-754-3714. 

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.

Art in the Park: 6-8 p.m., Art Zeeck Park, Beardstown. | Art in the park, followed by the movie "Encanto."

Scott and Karl: 6 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 Front St., Grafton. | Live music.

Trey Kennedy: The Are You For Real? Tour: 7 p.m., UIS Performing Arts Center, 1 University Plaza, Springfield. $29 | For tickets or more information, go to uispac.com or call 217-206-6160.

Springfield Theatre Centre presents Miscast Cabaret: 8 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $20 | Some favorite musical theater songs with a gender swap twist. For tickets and more information, go to hcfta.org. 

A Twin Bill of Plays about the Creative Process: 8 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $18-$20 | Two successful writers are faced with the age old dilemma of authors, writers block. For tickets and more information, go to hcfta.org.

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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.