Santa Mile: 8-11 a.m., Duncan Park, 1200 block of West State Street. Registration $30 | Registration 8 a.m. Race starts at 9 a.m. and ends downtown at the Christkindlmarket. Free drink for participants. Proceeds benefit Bob Freesen YMCA and Christkindlmarket.
Volunteer Work Day: 8 a.m.-noon, Green Pastures Christian Retreat Center, 1936 U.S. 67, Meredosia. | Help clean up the campground, assist with various projects. Sack lunch provided. For sign up and more information, go to greenpasturesretreatcenter.org or call 217-584-1374.
Christkindl Christmas Market: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Central Park Plaza | Christmas shopping downtown, food and drink vendors, gingerbread house contest, horse-drawn carriage rides, and more.
Story Time: 10:30 a.m., Our Town Books, 64 E. Central Park Plaza. | Every Saturday morning.
Christmas Luncheon: 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 359 W. State St. Tickets $15 | For tickets or more information, call 217-245-5901.
Santa’s Chocolate Express: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Grafton Visitor Center, 950 E. Main St. Admission $20 day of event. | Free shuttle down Grafton’s Main Street. Registration at the visitor’s center. Sample chocolate holiday treats and shop holiday sales. Meet Santa Claus at The Grove Memorial Park from noon to 2 p.m.
Santa’s House: 1:30-4 p.m., downtown Jacksonville | Visit with Santa.
Terry Beck: 3-7 p.m., Grafton Winery and Brewhaus, 300 W. Main St. | Live music.
Anticipation: 6 p.m., Chapin Christian Church, 512 Poplar St., Chapin. | Southern gospel music performance.
“The Highschooler’s Guide to the Galaxy”: 7 p.m., Jacksonville High School, 1211 N. Diamond St. | Play.
LOL Barbershop Chorus presents “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”: 7 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts – Peggy Ryder Theatre, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $10-$18. | For tickets or more information, go to hcfta.org or call 217-523-2787.
UIS Music Jazz Cafe: 7 p.m., UIS Performing Arts Center, 1 University Plaza, Springfield. Free | UIS Studio Theatre and live stream. For more information, go to uispac.com or call 217- 206-6160.
Springfield Theatre Centre presents “Miracle on 34th Street”: 7:30 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $20 | For tickets or more information, go to hcfta.org or call 217-523-2787.
Sunday
Building with Brick – The Art of Lego: Jacksonville Area Museum, 301 E. State St. | Lego exhibit and contest. Lego enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels can register creations by email manager@jacksonvilleareamuseum.org to be exhibited through Feb. 4. For more information, call 217-408-1197 or go to jacksonvilleareamuseum.org.
Pilot Club Holiday Home Tour and Tea: 1-5 p.m., various locations in Jacksonville. Tickets $15 | Tour five decorated homes followed by tea served at Water’s Edge Winery. Tickets available day of event or can be purchased in advance at County Market in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce, Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and any Pilot Club member.
Springfield Theatre Centre presents “Miracle on 34th Street”: 2 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts – LRS Theatre, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $20 | For tickets or more information, go to hcfta.org or call 217-523-2787.
“The Highschooler’s Guide to the Galaxy”: 2 p.m., Jacksonville High School, 1211 N. Diamond St. | Play.
Shannon Wood: 2-5 p.m., Ridge View Winery, 529 County Road 200 N., Mount Sterling. | Live music.
Scott and Karl: 2-6 p.m., Grafton Winery and Brewhaus, 300 W. Main St. | Live music.
Music Under the Dome: 4 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Americana-folk singer-songwriter Ben Bedford performs. For more information, go to jaxpl.org or call 217-243-5435.
UIS Music Winter Orchestra Festival: 4 p.m., UIS Performing Arts Center, 1 University Plaza, Springfield. Free | Sangamon Auditorium and live stream. For more information, go to uispac.com or call 217-206-6160.
Anticipation: 6 p.m., Winchester Assembly of God, 27 W. Cherry St., Winchester. | Southern gospel music performance.
Gibson Girls: 6 p.m. Calvary Baptist Church, 859 N. Main St. Free | Concert. A love offering will be accepted.
Monday
Walking for Wellness: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., JHS Bowl, 215 S. Church St. | Indoor walking program open all days Jacksonville schools in session. Runs through March 31. For more information, call 217-479-5800.
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.
Tuesday
Walking for Wellness: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., JHS Bowl, 215 S. Church St. | Indoor walking program open all days Jacksonville schools in session. Runs through March 31. For more information, call 217-479-5800.
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.
Wednesday
Walking for Wellness: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., JHS Bowl, 215 S. Church St. | Indoor walking program open all days Jacksonville School District 117 is in session. Runs through March 31. For more information, call 217-479-5800.
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, go to jaxpl.org or call Courtney Langdon at 217-243-5435.
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.
Advent Allegro: 12:15 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 1385 W. Walnut St. | Soup lunch with concert. Tyler Carpenter will be on the Marimba. For more information, call 217-245-8919.
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.
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.
LLCC Financial Aid Event: 3-7 p.m., Lincoln Land Community College, 32 N. Central Park Plaza | Assistance for high school seniors, current LLCC students attending college next year, and their parents/guardians in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Online registration form and information available at llcc.edu/jacksonville or register by phone 217-243-6699.
World Travel Britain Sampler: 3:30 p.m., Farmers State Bank, Information will be held on the fifth floor. For more information, contact Sherry Blair at 217-243-0530 or email sherry@worldtraveljax.com.
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.
Art Spot: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave. | Open to member children grades 2-5. Features Jessica Richardson (alcohol ink). Family memberships are $50. For more information, contact Jessica Richardson 217-370-0327 or artassociationofjacksonville@gmail.com.
County Line Dance Club Class: 6:30 p.m., Hangout Bar and Grill, 901 W. Superior Ave. $5. |
Thursday
Walking for Wellness: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., JHS Bowl, 215 S. Church St. | Indoor walking program open all days Jacksonville School District 117 is in session. Runs through March 31. For more information, call 217-479-5800.
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m., noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 316 E. State St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
Blood Drive: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 2106 S. Main St. | To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or go to RedCrossBlood.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.
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.
Santa’s House: 4-6:30 p.m., downtown Jacksonville | Visit with Santa.
Teen Advisory Board: 5 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Join the Teen Advisory Board to help make the library a better place for teens. Snacks, games, crafts. Meets on the second Thursday of each month. For more information, email Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org.
Friday
Walking for Wellness: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., JHS Bowl, 215 S. Church St. | Indoor walking program open all days Jacksonville School District 117 is in session. Runs through March 31.
Reaching Rural Veterans: 9-11 a.m., Salvation Army, 331 Douglas Ave. | Information on veteran services, giveaways and gift cards. For more information, contact Chris Clarke 217-245-7124. Second Friday of each month.
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.
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 12:30-1 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. Free.
Lego Club: 2:30-5 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201W. College Ave. | Drop in to build an animal that hibernates. For more information, call 217-243-5435.
Santa’s House: 4-6:30 p.m., downtown Jacksonville | Visit with Santa.
Morgan County Audubon Society: 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 870 W. College Ave. | Pat and Barb Ward will present “Feeding Our Feathered Friends.” Regular monthly meetings on the second Friday of the month through April.
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