Community Happenings Events

The Alan G. Birtch, MD, Center for Transplant Services at Memorial 5K run-walk. Start time 9 a.m. rain or shine, Registration 8 a.m. $30 per adult; $20 per child 12 and under (Registration increases by $5 per person day of event) Register before Sept 6 to be guaranteed an event T-shirt. Presented by the Springfield Memorial Foundation. 217-588-2417

AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic & Natural Health Center and Laura Grubb Wellness are joining to offer a free health and wellness lunch and learn in Springfield, Illinois. AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic owner, Dr. Bryne Willey will speak on the effect of stress on the body and how to combat the symptoms. Laura, a functional health practitioner will focus on gut health and hormone imbalances, the causes, and solutions. If you are interested in attending the free lunch and learn, please call 217 787 7500 or email [email protected] 2177877500

Have good quality, professional clothing you don't need anymore? Drop it off at the Trutter Center to share with others. Please only donate clean, gently used, professional clothing items with no holes or stains. Examples include dresses, skirts, suits, slacks, khakis, blouses, etc. All donated clothing will be available for local community members to pick-up on Oct. 12 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Any clothing left over at the end of the day will be donated to local organizations. Interested in volunteering during this event? Email [email protected] to learn about available volunteer shifts or sign up directly on our doodle poll:… 217-786-2200

In need of gently used professional clothing? Choose from dresses, skirts, suits, slacks, khakis, blouses, etc. donated by community members that will be available for pick up at the Trutter Center. Interested in volunteering during this event? Email [email protected] to learn about available volunteer shifts or sign up directly on our doodle poll: https://doodle.com/.../040ed809-2b59-4b41-922f-8c2eb99c0009 217-786-2200

The JMH 5K/10K, presented by Gatorade, is Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The JMH 5K/10K is the longest, consecutive running event in Jacksonville. 2024 is our 30th year. We appreciate our many sponsors that make our event possible. Our sponsors this year include: O'Shea Builders, Jacksonville Area Visitors and Convention Bureau, Anytime Fitness, Destination Toys, CNB Bank, The Cubby Hole, Dimond Brothers Insurance, Evan Lloyd Architects, Jacksonville Journal-Courier, HyVee, Production Xpress and Bob Cockrell. Be prepared for a PR as both courses are flat and fast. Both courses start and finish on the east side of the campus of Jacksonville Memorial. 217-473-0767

Celebrate the 2024 Best of Springfield and Illinois Times’ 50th anniversary with a party at the BOS Center in downtown Springfield from 5-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, sponsored by Springfield Junk Away. Enjoy food samplings from the area’s best restaurants along with beer, wine and spirit tastings from area distributors (You must be wearing a Lincoln Land Credit Union wristband to consume alcohol). Illinois Times is a small, locally owned business, and we encourage our readers to shop locally. Stop by vendor booths featuring area retailers. Get free photos at the photo experience booth, sponsored by United Community Bank…

Join the YMCA on Nov. 1 at The Crowne Plaza Hotel to celebrate 150 years of service in the Springfield community. This homecoming -themed gala will welcome back and celebrate YMCA members, friendships and memories that have lasted a lifetime. Please wear evening attire, or a homecoming dress if you so choose. There will be an all-cash bar available. (217) 529-7777

Join us for the fourth annual Illinois Local Small Business Saturday Holiday Market. 
Support local independent businesses and causes from across the state, and shop small.
 Entry is $5, 
12 and under are free. In addition to vendors of all kinds, the market will have Santa, Bluey and Bingo, excerpts of The Nutcracker ballet by Springfield Youth Performance Group, carol singers, Lincoln Land Chorus, performances from Dana's Dance Revolution, and more. 217-782-6661