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X-WR-CALNAME:Springfield · Thursday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:“A Journey into the Light” Watercolor Exhibit at the Strawn Ar t Gallery DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260910T003555Z UID:10026423-1789257600-1790553599@jacksonvilleil.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased to welcome Dona ld Landry for his “A Journey into the Light” watercolor exhibit to The David Strawn Art Gallery September 12-27 for the first exhibit of the sea son. \nDonald Landry is a watercolor artist based in Springfield\, IL\, wh ose uses expressive brushwork to capture our environment\, blending realis m with an impressionistic style to convey the quiet beauty of nature based on his observations. He’s been paintings for over forty-five years crea ting exciting\, unique and original watercolors. Landry says “no two pai ntings are alike which is one reason why so many people collect his artwor k where every watercolor painting tells a story\, reflects a memory or tou ches a place in the heart.” \nTo preview the artists’ work\, visit 20 26-27 Gallery Season – Strawn Art Gallery. \nGallery hours: \nSundays 1- 3 pm \nTuesday – Saturday 4-6 pm. \nAdmission is always free. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T003555Z LOCATION:The David Strawn Art Gallery\, 331 W College Ave\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/event/a-journey-into-the-light-watercolor-e xhibit-at-the-strawn-art-gallery-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics &utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Jacksonville\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/experience/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bicycle Illinois Route 66 Ride DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260830T004614Z UID:75507-1789776000-1790467199@illinoisroute66.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Bicycle Illinois is excited to introduce the Route 66 Ride\, a new week-long cycling tour traveling from the St. Louis area to Chicagola nd along the legendary Old Route 66. This tour is still in development\, a nd registration is not yet open\, but riders are encouraged to stay tuned for updates as plans continue to progress. \nExperience the Mother Road on two wheels as you pedal through historic Route 66 towns\, open farmland\, and classic roadside Americana. Vintage gas stations\, diners\, museums\, and glowing neon signs evoke the nostalgia of America’s golden age of t ravel. With gentle terrain and lightly traveled roads\, this route offers a relaxed yet rewarding cycling adventure filled with history\, local hosp itality\, and timeless charm. This fully supported\, all-hotel tour is a p erfect way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and America’s 250th birthday. \nThe cycling route will follow original alignments of Rou te 66 whenever safe and enjoyable\, with detours around high-traffic areas such as I-55 and Memorial Parkway in Springfield. Bicycle Illinois is wor king with local Route 66 organizations to identify historic and quirky att ractions along the way\, many of which will serve as ride stops. \nThe tou r is tentatively scheduled for September 19–27\, 2026\, and will include optional transportation days\, six or seven riding days\, and a layover d ay in Springfield to explore Abraham Lincoln historic sites. Total mileage is approximately 350 miles\, averaging about 60 miles per day\, with all details subject to change. \nRegistration will include hotel lodging\, SAG support\, baggage transport\, Ride with GPS navigation\, access to mechan ical support\, and a complimentary pair of Bicycle Illinois cycling socks. Optional transportation\, long-term parking\, and merchandise will be ava ilable. Riders are responsible for lunches and dinners. Future tours may i nclude a Chicago extension or camping options. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T004614Z LOCATION:Illinois Route 66\, IL\, United States URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/bicycle-illinois-route-66-ride/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway X-SOURCE-URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/international-route-66-moth er-road-festival-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Senior Retreat DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTSTAMP:20260725T114307Z UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000ADAECC169E3FDC0100000000000000 00100000004672FFB900F5D74785F23EBB71DCF8A3 CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T114307Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.idcag.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:UIS General Men's Basketball Starting Line-Up DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTSTAMP:20260914T182347Z UID:vcal_9388-uisprairiestars.com CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:UIS General Men's Basketball Starting Line-Up LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T182347Z LOCATION:TRAC URL:https://uisprairiestars.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=9388&sport_id=1& utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:UIS Athletics X-SOURCE-URL:https://uisprairiestars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free HIV/HCV/STD Testing DTSTART:20260924T140000Z DTEND:20260924T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T061431Z UID:10005931-1790240400-1790265600@phoenixcenterspringfield.org CATEGORIES:community,free LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T061431Z LOCATION:The Phoenix Center\, 109 East Lawrence Avenue\, Springfield\, IL\ , 62704\, United States URL:https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org/event/free-hiv-hcv-std-testing-4/ 2026-09-24/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfiel d-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Phoenix Center Springfield X-SOURCE-URL:https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org/upcoming-events//cdn-cgi /l/email-protection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pride Store & Coffee Bar DTSTART:20260924T140000Z DTEND:20260924T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T061431Z UID:10012032-1790240400-1790265600@phoenixcenterspringfield.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T061431Z LOCATION:Out on Second\, 120 E Scarritt St\, Springfield\, 62704\, United States URL:https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org/event/pride-store-coffee-bar-3-2- 2/2026-09-24/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfi eld-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Phoenix Center Springfield X-SOURCE-URL:https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org/upcoming-events//cdn-cgi /l/email-protection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Success Stories DTSTART:20260924T163000Z DTEND:20260924T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180441Z UID:10000141-1790249400-1790253000@springfieldul.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Success Stories: Former Urban League participants will talk ab out their journey from enrolling in the Workforce Program to present-day e mployment success.  Lunch will be served!!!! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180441Z LOCATION:Workforce and Economic Empowerment Center\, 512 S. 11th Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/success-stories/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Springfield Urban League X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.springfieldul.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Divernon Food Distribution DTSTART:20260924T170000Z DTEND:20260924T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T003244Z UID:6163-1790251200-1790251200@centralilfoodbank.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T003244Z URL:https://centralilfoodbank.org/event/divernon-food-distribution-3/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Central Illinois Foodbank X-SOURCE-URL:https://centralilfoodbank.org/give-help/volunteer/Current-Vol unteer-Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Step Into Recovery Group DTSTART:20260924T223000Z DTEND:20260924T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T061431Z UID:10007170-1790271000-1790274600@phoenixcenterspringfield.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T061431Z LOCATION:Out on Second\, 120 E Scarritt St\, Springfield\, 62704\, United States URL:https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org/event/step-into-recovery-group-2/ 2026-09-24/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfiel d-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Phoenix Center Springfield X-SOURCE-URL:https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org/upcoming-events//cdn-cgi /l/email-protection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fun & easy way to play more tennis (please read event description for details) DTSTART:20260925T000000Z DTEND:20260925T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002707Z UID:event_316425102@meetup.com CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:PlayYourCourt Springfield Tennis\nWe’re still working to get more people into these Meetups\, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt me mbers a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice s essions and Challenge League matches.\n\nThese Meetups are co-ed\, super l aid back\, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a s uggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun!\n\nAlso\, if you’re looking to meet new p ractice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the Play YourCourt Community\, you can go here to see what we’re all about and si gn up:\n\nhttps://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/meetup/springfiel d-il/\n\nIf you love tennis\, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch t he quick video that explains how everything works.\n\nHappy hitting!\n\n- Scott LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002707Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/playyourcourt-springfield-tennis/events/3164251 02/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:PlayYourCourt Springfield Tennis END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament DTSTART:20260925T000000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T003312Z UID:event_316424973@meetup.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Springfield Bible Study\nTo understand Jesus\, we must read th e Bible. Jesus' earthly birth begins in the gospel accounts in the New Tes tament of the Bible. But if we truly want to know Jesus\, the Christ\, we must go back to the very beginning. Jesus is written on every page\, but w e have to be willing to look throughout the Bible and see what God's inspi red word wants us to know about His Son\, our Savior.\n\n"A shadow is 'a d ark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a su rface.' The shadow assumes the shape of the object blocking the light. It resembles the object but isn't the object.\n\nIn Biblical literature\, a s hadow is a prefiguring of something in the future. One thing in the Old Te stament resembles in some way a thing in the New Testament."\n\nWhat we'll see are things and people throughout the Old Testament that point to and resemble Jesus who we find in the New Testament.\n\nJoin us as we study th rough a workbook on Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T003312Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/springfield-bible-study-meetup/events/316424973 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Springfield Bible Study END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR