Jacksonville, IL

Library Community Intern to help Public with Services
2023-03-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, 62650, United States
Library community intern available to the public to help with the following services starting on February 1st:
– Use a public computer to search and apply for employment or social service benefits
– Use a public computer to access financial documents or other vital information
– Provide resources and support for individuals to advocate for themselves in matters of employment, housing and more
– Provide referrals to social service agencies
– Assist individuals with scheduling social service appointments

Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
2023-03-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-05 13:00 - 16:00 | IL
Museum Hours:
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Admission is free, but a donation of $5 is appreciated.
For more information call 217-408-1197 or email info@jacksonvilleareamuseum.org

Storytime @ Library
2023-03-01 10:00 - 23:00 | Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, 62650, United States
Story Time and Baby Story time are back! And we’re excited to announce that we will be resuming Baby Storytime at 10 AM on Fridays.

Storytime @ Library
2023-03-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, 62650, United States
Story Time and Baby Story time are back! And we’re excited to announce that we will be resuming Baby Storytime at 10AM on Wednesdays.
Contact Courtney Langdon at 217-243-5435.

Baby Storytime
2023-03-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, 62650, United States
Join the Library for stories, songs, and rhymes!
Story Time and Baby Story time are back! And we’re excited to announce that we will be resuming afternoon Story Time at 3 PM every Wednesday as well!

For more information call the library at 217-243-5435

Morgan County Garden Club Spring Plant Sale
2023-05-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Prairieland Heritage Museum, 1005 W Michigan Ave, Jacksonville, IL, 62650, United States
More information TBA

Downtown Dash
2023-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, IL, 62650, United States
ON YOUR MARK…GET SET… DASH!
The 1st Annual Downtown Dash is taking over Downtown Jacksonville with the biggest party of the summer! With the help of our amazing downtown restaurants, shops, stores and bars, you’ll get to experience Downtown Jacksonville like never before.
WHAT TO EXPECT
– An Incredible Afternoon Of Entertainment Highlighting Everything That Makes Our Downtown Businesses Special
– Party Games That Will Take You Back To Your Golden Days
– Physical Challenges That Will Have You Working A Small Sweat & Rolling In Laughter
– Mouth Watering Food from our Downtown Restaurants
– Drinks That Hit The Spot From Our Downtown Bars
– Plus A Few Surprises Along The Way
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS!
– Downtown Dashers will have exclusive access to our Downtown Course, featuring dozens of businesses who’ll be hosting fun competitions.
– Use our Downtown Map to draw up a game plan & create your own path to victory by dominating our challenges & racking up points
– Be sure to come on an empty stomach because you’ll be taste testing food & drinks from our award winning downtown restaurants & bars.
– You’ve got 2 Hours to visit as many locations as you can!
– Turn in your Scorecards at Springfield Beer Company, located inside The Plaza, and enjoy a POST DASH BEVERAGE!
WHEN: May 20th | 10AM-NOON
WHERE: Downtown Jacksonville
DASH PACKET PICKUP: Central Park Plaza
YOUR ENTRY FEE WILL INCLUDE
– A Downtown Jacksonville Map Featuring Your Scorecard & Business Checkpoints
– A Number Of Treats, Drinks, Games & Prizes From Our Awesome Downtown Businesses
– Downtown Bucks To Spend At Participating Downtown Businesses
– A Donation Benefiting The Jacksonville Fire Department
3 DIVISIONS YOU CAN COMPETE IN
SOLO (1 person) – $50
DUO (2 people) – $75
TEAM (4 people) – $100
Winners of each division will receive addition Downtown Bucks
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES & CHALLENGES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!!!!

Storytime @ Our Town Books
2023-03-04 10:30 - 11:00 | Our Town Books, 64 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, 62650, United States
Story Time is read by local school librarian, Cathy Sheeley, and always has a special theme. Our STORY TIME is always free and open to the public, and generally geared to children ages 0-8, but all are welcome!
Contact at Our Town Books for more information at 217-245-2665

Library Community Intern to help Public with Services
2023-03-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, 62650, United States
Library community intern available to the public to help with the following services starting on February 1st:
– Use a public computer to search and apply for employment or social service benefits
– Use a public computer to access financial documents or other vital information
– Provide resources and support for individuals to advocate for themselves in matters of employment, housing and more
– Provide referrals to social service agencies
– Assist individuals with scheduling social service appointments
Call 217-243-5435 for more information

Bereavement Support Group
2023-05-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W Walnut St, Jacksonville, IL, 62650, United States
Jacksonville Memorial’s Hospice Department is opening a biweekly bereavement support group up to all community members who are struggling with feelings of grief and loss.
The support group takes place in the Jacksonville Memorial Hospital conference room 4.

Grief Support Group
2023-03-23 10:00 - 23:00 | Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W Walnut St, Jacksonville, IL, 62650, United States
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital’s Grief Support Group meets every 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 10AM.

Jacksonville Speedway Races
2023-05-26 17:30 - 22:00 | Jacksonville Speedway, 110 North Westgate Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, 62650, United States
Classes Racing: 410 Sprints, 305 Sprints, Modifieds, Street Stock, & Big 10 Pro Late Models
Check the Speedway’s website or Facebook for start times!

Central Park Market
2023-05-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, IL, 62650, United States
The Central Park Market is an open air market for makers, growers, bakers, and food trucks!
Rain or Shine

Miss Jacksonville Pageant
2023-06-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, IL, 62650, United States
This pageant is brought to you by Jacksonville Main Street.
This pageant encourages youth to get involved in the community and to learn and share the history of Jacksonville. The pageant offers girls in Jacksonville the opportunity to represent and volunteer in our community. Winners of the pageant would hold the title, participate in parades and community activities, visit events in surrounding towns, as well as volunteer at Jacksonville Main Street Events.
Titles:
Little Miss Jacksonville (age 5-7)
Junior Miss Jacksonville (age 10-12)
Miss Jacksonville (age 15-18)
Anyone girl who falls in this age range and resides within Jacksonville School District 117 is eligible to compete. A maximum of 10 participants will be accepted in each division. The pageant will include an interview portion, an onstage question and modeling of a party dress/evening gown.
Registration opens March 1, 2023.
For more information, please contact Event Chairs: Emily Hudson, Calla Merriman and Claire Kaufmann.
Emily Hudson
eahudson22@gmail.com
