Growin' Together Market: 7-9 a.m., United Methodist Church, Murrayville. | For more information contact Taylor Suttles at 217-882-4041 or taysuttles1@yahoo.com.
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.
5K and Fun Run: 8 a.m., Carlinville Area Hospital and Clinics. $15-$25. | The fun run/walk begins at 8 a.m. on the Wellness Path on North Broad Street. The 5k course begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at the south parking lot. Registration on race day 7 a.m. Advanced registration online at eventbrite.com.
Book and Bake Sale: 9 a.m.-noon, Friends of West Sangamon Public Library, 112 E. Illinois St., New Berlin. | Fill a bag with books for $5. Bake sale items available during library hours. For more information, contact Toni Frank at 217-652-8879 or tonifrank10@yahoo.com.
Tri-State Deaf Conference: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., Harvest Temple United Pentacostal Church, 530 S. Main St. $45 | The Rev. Joe Oborney, deaf Bible study. Bill Ross, interpreter workshop with lunch provided. Registration at events.handsupcommunications.com.
Walk to End Alzheimers: 9-11 a.m., Winchester town square. Donations accepted. | Participants are welcome to walk around the square at their leisure. Prizes, goody bags, pumpkin painting. Proceeds benefit the Springfield Alzheimer’s Association. For more information, contact Pam Hembrough at 217-473-6427.
Greene County Historical Society: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lee-Baker-Hodges House, 532 N. Main St., Carrollton. | Part of Greene County Days celebration. Several activities, building tours, and special exhibits. For more information, call 217-942-6013 or go to greenehistoricalsociety.org.
Museum Exhibit: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Jacksonville Area Museum, 301 E. State St. Suggested donation $5 | Exhibits showcasing Jacksonville history along with the MacMurray College archive collection. For more information, call 217-408-1197.
Alfano/McKinnon Celebration of Life Ride: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Waters Edge Winery and Bistro, 1061 E. Morton Ave. | Ride in memory of Leo Alfano and Morgan McKinnon. For more information, call Bob at 217-370-9766.
African American History Museum Tours: 1-4 p.m., African American History Museum, 859 Grove St. Suggested donation $5 for adults, $3 for students, free for children ages 5 and under. | Open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday through September, or by appointment. Call 217-299-6017 or email wilsonart57@hotmail.com for more information.
Governor Duncan Mansion Tours: 1-4 p.m., Governor Duncan Mansion, 4 Duncan Place. Suggested donation $5 for adults, $3 for children. | For a tour on a different day, call 217-243-5678. For more information, call 217-245-7023.
Tragg Band: 2-6 p.m., Grafton Winery and Brewhaus, 300 W. Main St. | Live music.
Soulard Blues Band: 5-9 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 E. Front St., Grafton. | Live music.
Hakuna Moscato Sunset Cruise: 5:15-7:15 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St. $31 | Samples included in price. For more information, go to graftonharbor.com or call 618-786-7678.
Opening Reception: 6-8 p.m., The David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave. | Hammel Horizons Photography "Landscapes & Cityscapes." Gallery talk 6:30 p.m. Exhibit runs through Sept. 25.
Alfano/McKinnon Celebration of Life: 6 p.m., Waters Edge Winery & Bistro, 1061 E. Morton Ave. | In memory of Leo Alfano and Morgan McKinnon. For more information, call Bob at 217-370-9766.
High Road: 6 p.m., Bailey Park Shelter House, 102 E. Park St., Camp Point. Donations accepted. | Southern gospel music concert. Seating in shelter house or bring lawn chairs. Concessions start at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Mike Martin at 217-593-7455 or cfriend11@frontier.com.
Outlaw Opry: 7 p.m., Grafton Oyster Bar, 215 W. Water St. | Live music.
Comedy Hypnotist Jeff Harpring: 7:30 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $18 | For tickets and more information, call 217-523-2787 or go to hcfta.org.
RXComedy Presents: Comedy for a Cause: 7:30 p.m., UIS Performing Arts Center, Sangamon Auditorium, 1 University Plaza, Springfield. $25 | Variety of live comedy performances. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois. For tickets and more information, call 217-206-6160 or go to uispac.com/events.
Jake Weber: 8 p.m., The Bloody Bucket, 201 E. Main St., Grafton. | Live music.
Hot Town Trio: 9 p.m.-midnight, Don's Place, 207 W. Morgan St. | Live music.
Sunday Brunch Cruise: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St. $47 | Brunch catered by Grafton Oyster Bar. For more information, go to graftonharbor.com or call 618-786-7678.
Book and Bake Sale: Noon-2 p.m., Friends of West Sangamon Public Library, 112 E. Illinois St., New Berlin. | Fill a bag with books for $5. Bake sale items available during library hours. For more information, contact Toni Frank at 217-652-8879 or tonifrank10@yahoo.com.
Doggie Swim Day: Noon-4 p.m., Sudbrink Water Park, Beardstown Park District. Donations accepted. | Dog must be up to date on vaccinations and have a dog handler 16 years old or older.
9/11 Service: Noon. Central Park Plaza | Memorial service conducted by AmVets.
Museum Exhibit: 1-4 p.m., Jacksonville Area Museum, 301 E. State St. Suggested donation $5 | Exhibits showcasing Jacksonville history along with the MacMurray College archive collection. For more information, call 217-408-1197.
African American History Museum Tours: 1-4 p.m., African American History Museum, 859 Grove St. Suggested donation $5 for adults, $3 for students, free for children ages 5 and under. | Open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday through September, or by appointment. Call 217-299-6017 or email wilsonart57@hotmail.com for more information.
Speaker: 2 p.m., Pike County All Wars Museum at 320 N. Illinois St., Pittsfield. Admission is a drink, snack or chips, which will be donated to the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Quincy. | Mark Roehrs will speak on the War in the Pacific during World War II. For more information, call 217-491-5146.
Youth Bowling League Registration: 2 p.m., Bowl Inn, 224 N. East St. $10 one-time fee plus $10 per week. | Sign-up for ages 5 to 18. League runs Sept. 18 to Feb. 19. For more information, call 217-243-3838.
Cigar Box Festival: 2-5 p.m., Vixen Hill Winery, 7331 Palmyra Road, Palmyra. | Rock and blues music played on handmade instruments made from cigar boxes and beer cans.
Common Time Rhythm and Blues: 2-6 p.m., Grafton Winery and Brewhaus, 300 W. Main St. | Live music.
Raised on Radio: 2-5 p.m., Ridge View Winery, 529 County Road 200 N., Mount Sterling. | Live music.
The Owlz: 3-7 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 E. Front St., Grafton. | Live music.
Music Under the Dome: 4-5 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Tyler Carpenter performs. For more information, contact Andy Mitchell at 217-243-5435.
Big Eli Ferris Wheel rides: 4-6 p.m., Community Park, 1201 S. Main St.
Price Farm Jamboree: 7 p.m., Price Farm, 3 miles west of Rockbridge. Donations accepted. | Outdoor concert with members of the Price family performing a variety of music. Bring lawn chairs. For more information, call 618-535-0852 or 618-407-2489 or email dennisdprice@gmail.com.
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 or 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.
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.
Morgan County Democrats Open House and Meeting: 6-8 p.m., Democratic Party Headquarters, 907 S. Main St. Free | Bring a lawn chair for seating.
Robert Sampson: 7 p.m., Hawg Pit BBQ Barn, 821 W. 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.
Story Time: 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Stories and crafts every Wednesday. For more information, contact Courtney Langdon at 217-243-5435.
Kidney Disease and Diabetes Screening: 10 a.m-2 p.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St. Free | Screenings do not require fasting. No appointment is necessary, but preregistration is required at nkfi.org. Must be at least18 years of age or older. For more information, call 312-321-1500 or go to nkfi.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.
African American History Museum Tours: 1-4 p.m., African American History Museum, 859 Grove St. Suggested donation $5 for adults, $3 for students, free for children ages 5 and under. | Open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday through September, or by appointment. Call 217-299-6017 or email wilsonart57@hotmail.com for more information.
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. $12 adults, $5 children ages 4-10. Ages 3 or under free. | Menu includes fried chicken, fish, side items, dessert and drink. Carryout available.
Wine Dinner: 6:30 p.m., Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton. $60 | For more information, call 618-786-2331, extension 338.
County Line Dance Club Class: 6:30 p.m., The Hangout Bar & Grill, 901 W. Superior Ave. $5.
A Conversation with Marlee Matlin: "From Oscar to West Wing and Beyond": 7-8:30 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Virtual event in celebration of Deaf Awareness Month, Marlee Matlin shares the highs and lows of her Hollywood career and journey as an activist. Zoom event at library or view from home by registering at 217-243-5435.
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.
African American History Museum Tours: 1-4 p.m., African American History Museum, 859 Grove St. Suggested donation $5 for adults, $3 for students, free for children ages 5 and under. | Open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday through September, or by appointment. Call 217-299-6017 or email wilsonart57@hotmail.com for more information.
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.
Chamber Steak Fry: 5:30 p.m., Jacksonville Municipal Airport, 1956 Baldwin Road. $27 | Doors open at 5 p.m. Drive-through service until 6:30 p.m. Dinner includes ribeye steak dinner, beverage and entertainment. For more information, call 217-245-2174.
Playboy of the Western World: 8 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $18-$20 | For tickets and more information, go to hcfta.org or call 217-523-2787.
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 316 E. State St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
Baby Story Time: 10-11 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | For caregivers and babies 0-24 months.
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.
Scott and Karl: 6 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 E. Front St., Grafton. | Live music.
Col Daniel Boone: 7 p.m., Old School Museum, 110 E. Cherry St., Winchester. Donations accepted. | Learn more about Daniel Boone from his ancestor, Robert Crum, a writer, historian and visual artist. For more information, go to oldschoolmuseum.org.
Dave Caputo: 8 p.m., The Bloody Bucket, 201 E. Main St., Grafton. | Live music.
Playboy of the Western World: 8 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $18-$20 | For tickets and more information, go to hcfta.org or call 217-523-2787.
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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.