Calendar of events around Jacksonville, Illinois today

Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to noon, Pathway Plaza, 1905 W. Morton Ave. Prices vary. | Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until October 31. Link cards accepted.

Gift of products and bakery: 9 a.m. to noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 316 E. State St. Free | For residents of Morgan County.

Center for American Archeology Eco Adventure Day Camp: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., The McCully Heritage Project, Crawford Creek Road, Kampsville. $25 per day; $50 two days; $70 three days. | For children entering fifth-eighth grade. Session 1: June 21-23. Session 2: June 28-30. Each day will include a hike, activities, and information on navigation methods, plants, wildlife, and more. To register or for more information, visit caa-archeology.org


Benjamin P. Thomas Symposium: 10 a.m., President Abraham Lincoln Springfield Hotel, 701 E. Adams St., Springfield. Free presentations. Lunch $35. | Part of Lincoln’s birthday celebration. Reservations required for lunch, online at abrahamlincolnassociation.org or by calling 217-546-2656.

Songs and Stories with Mike Anderson: 10 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Musician and storyteller Mike Anderson performs silly songs and stories. For more information, call 217-243-5435 or email [email protected].

Free lunch: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in take-out containers can be picked up at the side door.

Walking for well-being: 12:30-3pm, First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday through Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.

Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4pm, Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serve take-out meals for anyone in need.

Bluffs Market: 4-6 p.m., Bluffs Town Center Square. Prices vary. | Crafts, vendors, farmer’s market, flea market and more. Every Tuesday until Labor Day.

Abraham Lincoln Association Anniversary Banquet: 6:00 p.m., President Abraham Lincoln Springfield Hotel, 701 E. Adams St., Springfield. Tickets $95. | Part of Lincoln’s birthday celebration. The featured speaker is Jon Meacham, author of historical biographies and television commentator. Reception at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets available online at abrahamlincolnassociation.org or by phone at 217-546-2656.

Jacksonville Promise Night: 7 p.m., Leo’s Pizza, 230 S. Main St. | Every third Tuesday of every month, mention the Jacksonville Promise Scholarship Program when placing your order and Leo will donate 15%. Call 217-243-3413.

Wednesday

Gift of products and bakery: 9:00 a.m., noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 316 E. State St. Free | For residents of Morgan County.

Story time: 10:00 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. Free | Stories and a job. For more information, call 217-243-5435 or email [email protected].

Free lunch: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in take-out containers can be picked up at the side door.

Brown Bag Lunch in the Park: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Art Zeeck Park, Beardstown. Meal $3 including drink and dessert. | Every Wednesday in June. Music by Landon Wink.

Walking for well-being: 12:30-3pm, First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday through Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.

Distribution of food products: 1:15 p.m., Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. Free | For residents eligible for Morgan County income. Bring proof of residency and a box for food.

Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4pm, Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serve take-out meals 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 register, all Dawn at 217-942-6946 ext. 1352.

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

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