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X-WR-CALNAME:Springfield · Tuesday · 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:Fifth Annual Cereal Drive with Hickory Point Bank! DTSTART:20260922T110000Z DTEND:20260922T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T183459Z UID:5361-1790056800-1790085600@centralilfoodbank.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, September 22\, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m . at Hickory Point Bank (3131 Wabash Avenue) as we celebrate the kickoff o f Hickory Point Bank’s 5th Annual Cereal Drive! This year\, there is eve n more fun with Dunk Your Favorite Local Leaders – bring 10 boxes of c ereal or make a $10 donation for three throws at the dunk tank. \nHere’ s our dunk tank lineup: \n\n11:30 a.m. – Chief Joe Behl\, Springfield Po lice Department\n12:00 p.m. – Sheriff Paula Crouch\, Sangamon County She riff’s Office\n12:30 p.m. – Jeff Raes\, Hickory Point Bank\n1:00 p.m. – Marc Bell\, retired Illinois State Police Master Sergeant / Sheriff ca ndidate\n1:30 p.m. – Jen Boyer\, Memorial Health\n\nHow you can get invo lved: \n\n Donate Cereal or Breakfast Items \nBring healthy cereal\, break fast bars\, oatmeal\, or similar items to the drive. Stick around and grab lunch from The Taco Joint – takeout available too!\n Make a Monetary Do nation\nDonate in person at the drive\, drop off your contribution at the Foodbank\, or give online anytime!\n Spread the Word\nHelp us raise awaren ess about hunger in Central and Southern Illinois by sharing this event wi th your network.\n\nCan’t make the event? Scan the QR code to purchase b reakfast items online and have them shipped directly to the Foodbank! LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T183459Z LOCATION:Hickory Point Bank\, 3131 Wabash Ave\, Springfield\, IL\, 62704\, United States URL:https://centralilfoodbank.org/event/fifth-annual-cereal-drive-with-hic kory-point-bank/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=sprin gfield-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:Our Story: Ethical Non-Monogamy Group DTSTART:20260922T110000Z DTEND:20260923T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T122138Z UID:10009245-1790056800-1790105400@phoenixcenterspringfield.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T122138Z URL:https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org/event/consensual-non-monogamy-gro up-2/2026-09-22/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=sprin gfield-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:Free HIV/HCV/STD Testing DTSTART:20260922T140000Z DTEND:20260922T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T002344Z UID:10005409-1790067600-1790092800@phoenixcenterspringfield.org CATEGORIES:community,free LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T002344Z LOCATION:The Phoenix Center\, 109 East Lawrence Avenue\, Springfield\, IL\ , 62704\, United States URL:https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org/event/free-hiv-hcv-std-testing-2/ 2026-09-22/?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:20260922T140000Z DTEND:20260922T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T182338Z UID:10012030-1790067600-1790092800@phoenixcenterspringfield.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T182338Z LOCATION:Out on Second\, 120 E Scarritt St\, Springfield\, 62704\, United States URL:https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org/event/pride-store-coffee-bar-3-2- 2/2026-09-22/?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:ROE 51 & Beyond Tech Leadership Meetings DTSTART:20260922T150000Z DTEND:20260922T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T002807Z UID:10005631-1790071200-1790078400@www.ltcillinois.org CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an open forum to explore the latest topics and trends in educational technology. This is a unique networking opportu nity for all ed-tech professionals—from technology directors to instruct ional coaches and everyone in between—to connect and discuss the evolvin g landscape of technology in our schools. \nWhile a brief presentation may kick things off\, the heart of this meeting will be a participant-led dis cussion. Come prepared to share your experiences\, tackle common challenge s\, and gain valuable insights from your peers. \nWe look forward to seein g you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T002807Z LOCATION:ROE 51\, 2201 S Dirksen Pkwy\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703 4564 URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/roe-51-beyond-tech-leadership-meetin gs-5/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Learning Technology Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/ietc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEM for the Public Good Journal Club DTSTART:20260922T160000Z DTEND:20260922T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T001430Z UID:10003940-1790074800-1790078400@events.illinoisstate.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:STEM for the Public Good Journal Club is a monthly reading gro up that discusses community-engaged teaching\, civic learning\, public sch olarship\, science communication\, participatory research\, and the role o f STEM in addressing complex societal challenges. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001430Z LOCATION:Illinois URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/event/stem-for-the-public-good-journa l-club/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/academic-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI Hacks for the Job Search (part of Career Readiness Week) DTSTART:20260922T170000Z DTEND:20260922T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T001430Z UID:10003619-1790078400-1790082000@events.illinoisstate.edu CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Take the stress out of your job or internship search and learn how to use AI (artificial intelligence) to your advantage! In this engagi ng session\, you’ll discover smart\, effective ways to incorporate artif icial intelligence into your applications\, without hurting your chances. Hear directly from employers about what they really think when candidates use AI\, and learn ethical\, strategic approaches to stand out. Walk away with practical tips you can use right away to boost your confidence\, stre ngthen your materials\, and level up your career search. \n\n\n\nAccess th is session\n\n\n\nAccess this session virtually. Zoom link coming soon. \n \n\n\nCareer Readiness Week sessions\n\n\n\nJoin Career Services for Caree r Readiness Week to gain helpful career tips and advice to assist you with your career exploration\, preparing for your career\, job search strategi es\, and much more. Attend any of the sessions in the series. \n\n\n\n\nMo nday\, September 21 LinkedIn Live Lab\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 22 AI Hac ks for the Job Search\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 23 Navigating Career Fa irs\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 24 Interview with Confidence\n\n\n\n\nSpec ial accommodations\n\n\n\nIf you need a special accommodation in order to participate\, contact Career Services at (309) 438-2200. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001430Z LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/event/ai-hacks-for-the-job-search-par t-of-career-readiness-week/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_cam paign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/academic-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hard Honey Ink Anniversary Celebration DTSTART:20260922T170000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T005651Z UID:10026440-1790078400-1790107200@jacksonvilleil.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Hard Honey Ink’s one year anniversary on Sept ember 22nd!\n\nTake advantage of Flash Sale Tattoos\, Local Vendors\, and Anniversary Fun from 12:00 – 8:00 PM.\n\nMark your calendars\, bring you r friends\, and come hang out while they celebrate ONE WHOLE YEAR!!\n\nChe ck for details at One Year Anniversary Flash Sale! | Facebook. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T005651Z LOCATION:Hard Honey Ink\, 405 South Main Street\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 6265 0\, United States URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/event/hard-honey-ink-anniversary-celebratio n/?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:Library Media Specialist Networking Meeting DTSTART:20260922T200000Z DTEND:20260922T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T182909Z UID:10005643-1790089200-1790092800@www.ltcillinois.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Looking to connect with fellow library media specialists and g row your professional learning network? \nJoin Neha Thakkar and Emily Flac h for a monthly virtual networking meeting explicitly geared to the needs of today’s library media specialists. These meetings will allow attendee s to connect and discuss shared experiences\, ask questions\, and share id eas with other library media specialists from around the state. This will be an excellent opportunity to grow professionally while collaborating wit h your peers to solve today’s most pressing library media challenges. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T182909Z LOCATION:Online\, United States URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/library-media-specialist-networking- meeting-10/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfiel d-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Learning Technology Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/ietc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"Overcoming Test Anxiety" Workshop DTSTART:20260922T200000Z DTEND:20260922T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T001430Z UID:10004453-1790089200-1790092800@events.illinoisstate.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:You’ve studied for the exams\, you know your materials\, you even tutored your roommates\, but you got to the exam hall and you just b lanked out. You could not remember anything!! Test Anxiety is common to ma ny students. While everyone feels some degree of anxiety during tests or e xams\, it becomes an issue when anxiety makes you feel anxious\, ill or de velop brain freeze during an exam or test. This interactive workshop will explore the issue of anxiety from the students’ perspectives\, what it i s and how to overcome it. \n\n\n\nCall 309-438-7100 or stop by the Julia N . Visor Academic Center to register for this in-person workshop. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001430Z LOCATION:Illinois URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/event/overcoming-test-anxiety-worksho p-4/2026-09-22/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spring field-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/academic-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mission Impossible: How to Organize a Building-Wide Tech Challenge DTSTART:20260922T203000Z DTEND:20260922T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T182909Z UID:10005591-1790091000-1790094600@www.ltcillinois.org CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Ready to get your whole building excited about tech without it feeling like “one more initiative”? \nIn this webinar\, you’ll lear n how to design a building-wide tech challenge that staff actually want to participate in. We’ll cover how to keep it simple\, choose tasks that a re useful instead of overwhelming\, and build in ways to celebrate staff a long the way. \nThe goal isn’t just a fun challenge—it’s culture cha nge. When the whole building is included (teachers\, office staff\, paras\ , specialists\, admin\, and everyone else who keeps the school running)\, you start building a community where people are willing to try new things\ , share ideas\, and learn from each other. \nYou’ll walk away with a rea dy-to-use template for launching your own building-wide challenge\, plus p ractical ideas for turning it into a lasting culture of learning. \nIllino is educators who register here and attend live through Streamyard can earn 1.0 PD credit. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T182909Z LOCATION:Online\, United States URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/mission-impossible-how-to-organize-a -building-wide-tech-challenge/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_ campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Learning Technology Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/ietc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Imagine\, Innovate\, Invent with the Illinois Student Invention Co nvention DTSTART:20260922T203000Z DTEND:20260922T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T003135Z UID:10005689-1790091000-1790092800@www.ltcillinois.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Student Invention Convention is a transdisciplina ry K–8 program that engages students in hands-on\, real-world problem-so lving and phenomenon-based learning. It empowers youth to take ownership o f their learning while building skills in problem identification\, innovat ion\, entrepreneurship\, and creative thinking. Along the way\, students d evelop confidence\, resilience\, and leadership—preparing them to become the next generation of innovators. \nUsing a free\, standards-aligned cur riculum\, students follow a seven-step innovation process: identifying a m eaningful problem\, developing and testing solutions\, and ultimately crea ting a working prototype. Those interested can showcase their inventions i n state and national competitions. Training for educators is available thr oughout the year. Once you’ve attended a training\, you gain access to t he curriculum and resources available to bring this program to your studen ts! \n  \nJoin us to learn more about the Illinois Student Invention Conv ention and empower your students to become their own problem-solvers and i nventors! LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T003135Z LOCATION:Online\, United States URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/imagine-innovate-invent-with-the-ill inois-student-invention-a03ux00000nvwhtyac/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_me dium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Learning Technology Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/ietc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friends United Pizza & Pint Night DTSTART:20260922T220000Z DTEND:20260923T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T005651Z UID:10026328-1790096400-1790114400@jacksonvilleil.org CATEGORIES:community,drink,food DESCRIPTION:Support Prairieland United Way and enjoy some pizza and beer w ith friends every Tuesday night at Don’s Place! \nTurbo Fire Pizzas only $10. \nPints only $2. \n$1 donated to United Way for every Pizza & Pint c ombo sold! \nCome Together. Make a Difference. \n \nFind out more about th e Prairieland United Way mission. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T005651Z LOCATION:Don’s Place\, 207 Morgan Street\, Jacksonville\, 62650 URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/event/friends-united-pizza-pint-night/2026- 09-22/?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:LGBTQ+ yOUTh (ages 12-14) Group DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260923T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T122127Z UID:10010053-1790098200-1790105400@phoenixcenterspringfield.org CATEGORIES:family LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T122127Z URL:https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org/event/lgbtq-youth-group-2/2026-09 -22/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-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:20260923T000000Z DTEND:20260923T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002723Z UID:event_316394307@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:20260903T002723Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/playyourcourt-springfield-tennis/events/3163943 07/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:PlayYourCourt Springfield Tennis END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR