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Blood Drive: 9 a.m.-noon, Murrayville Group Heart, 504 Foremost St. | Hosted by Murrayville United Methodist Church. Masks and appointments required. To schedule appointment, e mail Kris Heaton at murr[email protected], name ImpactLife at 800-747-5401, or go to bloodcenter.org and use code 61267 to find the drive.

Murrayville-Woodson EAS Vendor Occasion: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Murrayville-Woodson EAS Shed, 1930 Murrayville Highway | Number of distributors, EAS promoting pulled pork sandwiches, trick or deal with, and children’ costume contest at midday. 

Prehallowthanksmas Vendor Truthful: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pathway Companies Group Room, 1905 W. Morton Ave. 

Haberdash Birthday Bash and Whiskey Tasting: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Proud Richards, 600 E. State St. | In-store whiskey tastings 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with snacks and giveaways.

Story Time: 10:30 a.m., Our City Books, 64 E. Central Park Plaza. | Each Saturday morning. 

Halloween Celebration: 11 a.m., Don’s Place, 207 W. Morgan St. | Costume contest 11 a.m., meals, soccer, and DJ Joe Enjoyable at 9 p.m. 

Spooktacular Storytime: 1-4 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. School Ave. | Are available costume for a narrative and trick or treating. Offered by JHS pupil authorities.

Brickey’s Junction Cabin Annual Burgoo: 1-7p.m., Brickey’s Junction Cabin, 598 Illinois Route 267, Murrayville. | Serving begins at 1 p.m. $2 beers 4-6 p.m. Dwell music by Shannon “Woody” Wooden 4-7 p.m.

Tragg Band: 2-6 p.m., Grafton Vineyard and Brewhaus, 300 W. Foremost St. | Dwell music.

Fall Sundown Cruise: 4-6 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St. $31  | For extra data, go to graftonharbor.com or name 618-786-7678.

Halloween Costume Celebration: 5 p.m., Invoice’s West State Tavern, 315 W. State St. | Free meals begins 5 p.m. DJ Scott 8 p.m. Prizes for finest costume 10 p.m.

“Medea,” by Euripides: 7:30 p.m., UIS Performing Arts Heart, 1 College Plaza, Springfield. $6-$14 | For tickets and extra data, name 217-206-6160 or go to uispac.com. 

“Puffs”: 8 p.m., Hoogland Heart for the Arts – LRS Theatre, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. | For tickets and extra data, go to hcfta.org or name 217-523-2787.

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

Halloween Celebration: 8 p.m., Kuhl Tyme Korner, 901 W. Morton Ave. | Dwell music by Exit 52 and Halloween contest with judging at midnight. 

Halloween Celebration: 8 p.m., AmVets, 210 E. Court docket St. | Dwell music by Backwoods Burden. Prizes for finest costume.  

Sunday

Speaker Presentation: 2 p.m., Pike County All Wars Museum, 320 N. Illinois St., Pittsfield. | James and Teresa Miller will share tales concerning Jim’s 20-year profession within the Military. 

“Medea,” by Euripides: 2 p.m., UIS Performing Arts Heart, 1 College Plaza, Springfield. $6-$14 | For tickets and extra data, name 217-206-6160 or go to uispac.com. 

“Puffs”: 2 p.m., Hoogland Heart for the Arts – LRS Theatre, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. | For tickets and extra data, go to hcfta.org or name 217-523-2787.

John Drake: 2-5 p.m., Ridge View Vineyard, 529 County Highway 200 N, Mount Sterling. | Dwell music.

Over Head Canine: 3-7 p.m., Grafton Vineyard and Brewhaus, 300 W. Foremost St. | Dwell music.

Trilogy: 3-7 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 E. Entrance St., Grafton. | Dwell music.

“Legally Blonde – The Musical”: 7:30 p.m., UIS Performing Arts Heart, 1 College Plaza, Springfield. $24-$89 | For tickets and extra data, name 217-206-6160 or go to uispac.com. 

Monday

Strolling for Wellness: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., JHS Bowl, 215 S. Church St. | Indoor strolling program open all days Jacksonville faculties in session. Runs via March 31. For extra data, name 217-479-5800.

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

JACIL Incapacity Voting: September 11 a.m., Morgan County Courthouse, 300 W. State St. | To register to vote, two types of identification are required. One should have a present handle. Social Safety card can’t be used. Interpreter out there.

Group Strolling Group: 11 a.m., Boyd Hospital Wellness Heart, Eighth and College streets, Carrollton. Free for wellness middle members, $1 for non-members. | For extra data or to enroll, name Daybreak at 217-942-6946 extension 1352. 

Free Midday Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Military, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in to-go containers might be picked up at aspect door.

Strolling for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Foremost St. Free | Indoor strolling program provided year-round Monday-Thursday. For extra data, name 217-243-6445.

Spirit of Religion Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Religion Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anybody in want.

Resort-O-Ween: 4:30-7:30 p.m., Varied areas | Cease by Greatest Western, Blessings on State, Hampton Inn, Knights Inn, Tremendous 8 and Villa Dewolf for treats, coloring books and surprises anytime 4:30-7:30 p.m. For extra data name 217-243-5678.

Huge Eli Ferris Wheel: 5-8 p.m., Group Park, 1201 S. Foremost St. | Free rides.

Halloween Celebration: 6-9 p.m., Cleaning soap Co. Espresso Home, 207 S. Sandy St. | Video games and treats for the youngsters.

Tuesday

Strolling for Wellness: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., JHS Bowl, 215 S. Church St. | Indoor strolling program open all days Jacksonville faculties in session. Runs via March 31. For extra data, name 217-479-5800.

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

Free Midday Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Military, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in to-go containers might be picked up at aspect door.

Strolling for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Foremost St. Free | Indoor strolling program provided year-round Monday-Thursday. For extra data, name 217-243-6445.

Spirit of Religion Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Religion Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anybody in want. 

Wednesday

Strolling for Wellness: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., JHS Bowl, 215 S. Church St. | Indoor strolling program open all days Jacksonville College District 117 is in session. Runs via March 31. For extra data, name 217-479-5800.

Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m., midday, Jacksonville Meals Heart, 316 E. State St. Free | For Morgan County residents.

Story Time: 10 a.m. and three p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. School Ave. | Tales and crafts each Wednesday. For extra data, name Courtney Langdon at 217-243-5435.

Free Midday Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Military, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in to-go containers might be picked up at aspect door.

Strolling for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Foremost St. Free | Indoor strolling program provided year-round Monday-Thursday. For extra data, name 217-243-6445.

Commodity Meals Distribution: 1:15 p.m., The Salvation Military, 331 W. Douglas Ave. Free | For income-eligible residents of Morgan County. Carry proof of residence and a field for meals.

Spirit of Religion Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Religion Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anybody in want.

Group Strolling Group: 3:30 p.m., Boyd Hospital Wellness Heart, Eighth and College streets, Carrollton. Free for wellness middle members, $1 for non-members. | For extra data and to enroll, all Daybreak at 217-942-6946, extension 1352.

Artwork Spot: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Strawn Artwork Gallery, 331 W. School Ave. | Open to member youngsters grades 2-5. Options Regina Keefe (pen and ink). Household memberships are $50. For extra data, contact Jessica Richardson 217-370-0327 or [email protected]. 

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

November Noir – “The Maltese Falcon”: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library Assembly Room, 201 W. School Ave. | For extra data, go name 217-243-5435, e mail [email protected], or go to jaxpl.org.

Thursday

Strolling for Wellness: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., JHS Bowl, 215 S. Church St. | Indoor strolling program open all days Jacksonville faculties in session. Runs via March 31. For extra data, name 217-479-5800.

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

Free Midday Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Military, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in to-go containers might be picked up at aspect door.

Strolling for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Foremost St. Free | Indoor strolling program provided year-round Monday-Thursday. For extra data, name 217-243-6445.

Spirit of Religion Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Religion Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anybody in want.

Sip n’ Store: 4-7 p.m., Our City Books, 64 E. Central Park Plaza. | Open late with cocktails. For extra data, name 217-245-2665, go to ourtownbooks.co, or e mail [email protected], 

Jacksonville Foremost Avenue’s Sip n’ Store: 4-7 p.m., downtown Jacksonville. | Nice approach to kick off or end Christmas procuring whereas supporting native small companies. 

Teen Advisory Board: 5-6:15 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. School Ave. | Be part of the Teen Advisory Board to assist make the library a greater place for teenagers. For extra data, contact Courtney at 217-243-5435 or e mail clangdo[email protected]. Conferences on the second Thursday of every month. 

The Significance of Gertrude Stein: 6 p.m., Springfield Artwork Affiliation, Michael Victor II Library, 1 NW Previous State Capitol Plaza, Springfield. | Artwork historical past glad hour with speaker, Michael Houser. In-person and on Zoom. For extra data and Zoom hyperlink, go to springfieldart.org or e mail Barbie LaFrance at [email protected].

Higher Springfield Youth in Concord 2022 Pageant: 6:30-8 p.m., Hoogland Heart for the Arts – LRS Theatre, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $8-$10 | options the younger males and women highschool choruses, Land of Lincoln Refrain, Sound Celebration Refrain and visitor quartets.  For tickets and extra data, go to hcfta.org or name 217-523-2787.

Poetry Open Mic: 7 p.m., Cleaning soap Co. Espresso Home, 207 S. Sandy St. Free | Learn or take heed to poetry. Masks most well-liked. For extra data name 217-742-5777 or e mail [email protected]. First Thursday of every month.

“Medea,” by Euripides: 7:30 p.m., UIS Performing Arts Heart, 1 College Plaza, Springfield. $6-$14 | For tickets and extra data, name 217-206-6160 or go to uispac.com. 

Joe Bonamassa in Live performance: 8 p.m., UIS Performing Arts Heart, 1 College Plaza, Springfield. $39-$199 | For tickets and extra data, name 217-206-6160 or go to uispac.com. 

Friday

Strolling for Wellness: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., JHS Bowl, 215 S. Church St. | Indoor strolling program open all days Jacksonville faculties in session. Runs via March 31. For extra data, name 217-479-5800.

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

Child Story Time: 10-11 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. School Ave. | For caregivers, and infants to 24 months previous.

Free Midday Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Military, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in to-go containers might be picked up at aspect door.

Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 12:30-1 p.m., The Salvation Military, 331 W. Douglas Ave. Free.

Artwork Exhibit Opening Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Springfield Artwork Affiliation, M.G. Nelson Household Gallery, 700 N. Fourth St., Springfield. | “When We Have been Three” showcases work and blended media by New York artist Melinda Stickney Gibson, New Mexico artist Kim Goldfarb and Springfield artist Michael Houser. Exhibit runs via Nov. 26.

Chamber Dueling Pianos: 5:30-11 p.m., Morgan County Fairgrounds 4-H Constructing, 110 N. Westgate Ave. $30-$400 | Options music artists from Howl on the Moon’s Howl 2 Go productions. Cocktails start at 5:30 p.m. Present begins at 6:30 p.m. Money bar and meals vehicles shall be out there. Proceeds go towards the outside renovation of the chamber constructing. To buy tickets and for extra data, go to jacksonvilleareachamber.org

“Medea,” by Euripides: 7:30 p.m., UIS Performing Arts Heart, 1 College Plaza, Springfield. $6-$14 | For tickets and extra data, name 217-206-6160 or go to uispac.com.

“Yesterday – The Beatles Tribute”: 7:30 p.m., Hoogland Heart for the Arts – LRS Theatre, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. | For tickets and extra data, go to hcfta.org or name 217-523-2787.

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