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X-WR-CALNAME:Springfield · Wednesday · 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:See You at the Pole DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTSTAMP:20260725T114307Z UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000EC1ACDF09D3FDC0100000000000000 0010000000645E34181E86AC4EB7079A524BABD18E CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T114307Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.idcag.org/events 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:Free HIV/HCV/STD Testing DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260923T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T002206Z UID:10005670-1790154000-1790179200@phoenixcenterspringfield.org CATEGORIES:community,free LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T002206Z LOCATION:The Phoenix Center\, 109 East Lawrence Avenue\, Springfield\, IL\ , 62704\, United States URL:https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org/event/free-hiv-hcv-std-testing-3/ 2026-09-23/?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:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260923T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T122712Z UID:10012031-1790154000-1790179200@phoenixcenterspringfield.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T122712Z LOCATION:Out on Second\, 120 E Scarritt St\, Springfield\, 62704\, United States URL:https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org/event/pride-store-coffee-bar-3-2- 2/2026-09-23/?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:Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours DTSTART:20260923T150000Z DTEND:20260923T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T065711Z UID:10000639-1790157600-1790179200@jacksonvilleil.org CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:Museum Hours:\nWednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nSaturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nSunday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nAdmission is free\, but a don ation of $5 is appreciated. \nFor more information call 217-408-1197 or em ail info@jacksonvilleareamuseum.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T065711Z LOCATION:Jacksonville Area Museum\, 307 E State St\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 6 2650\, United States URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/event/jacksonville-museum-open-hours/2026-0 9-23/?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:Microsoft Copilot & Power Automate Upskill Sessions\, Session 2: M icrosoft 365 Copilot 101 DTSTART:20260923T160000Z DTEND:20260923T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T061358Z UID:10004784-1790161200-1790166600@events.illinoisstate.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:A hands-on\, beginner-friendly introduction to Microsoft 365 C opilot (the licensed version) and how it works inside Word\, Outlook\, Exc el\, PowerPoint\, and Teams. Online via Microsoft Teams. \n\n\n\nRegistrat ion is required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T061358Z LOCATION:Illinois URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/event/microsoft-copilot-power-automat e-upskill-sessions-session-2-microsoft-365-copilot-101-2/?utm_source=caldi scovery&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:Mock Interviews DTSTART:20260923T163000Z DTEND:20260923T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180441Z UID:10000140-1790163000-1790166600@springfieldul.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Mock Interviews: Help participants with hands-on training for job interviews. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180441Z LOCATION:Workforce and Economic Empowerment Center\, 512 S. 11th Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/mock-interviews/?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:JYC Youth Kick-Off DTSTART:20260923T173000Z DTEND:20260923T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T065711Z UID:10026366-1790166600-1790177400@jacksonvilleil.org CATEGORIES:family,free DESCRIPTION:Parents\, we’ve got your next SIP Day covered! Sign up your middle schoolers for an afternoon of FUN\, FOOD\, MUSIC\, GAMES & PRIZES at the JYC Youth Kick-Off on Sept. 23 from 12:30 – 3:30 PM!\nThis is a F REE event through Junior Youth Challenge (JYC) is for students ages 11-14. \nAnd you don’t have to worry about transportation—they’ll have guid es helping students get to the YMCA.\nRegistration is required. Have your student bring a friend and come ready to have FUN! Register by Sept. 21 f or a FREE GIFT at Clone of South Jacksonville Elementary Good News Club Re gistration Form. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T065711Z LOCATION:Bob Freesen YMCA\, 1000 Sherwood Eddy Lane\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/event/jyc-youth-kick-off/?utm_source=caldis covery&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:SOPPA/SDPC Back-to-School Updates DTSTART:20260923T180000Z DTEND:20260923T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T182820Z UID:10005666-1790168400-1790172000@www.ltcillinois.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:School is back in session\, but data privacy didn’t take the summer off. Join the LTC’s Technology Services team for timely updates on SOPPA and using SDPC\, including: \n\nNDPA v2.3 status\nResource Regist ry 2.0\nError reports for districts\nClean up progress and demo\n\nTune in to stay ahead of the curve on data privacy throughout the school year ahe ad. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T182820Z LOCATION:Online\, United States URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/soppa-sdpc-back-to-school-updates/?u tm_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:Homecoming Parade & Activities DTSTART:20260923T220000Z DTEND:20260924T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T114256Z UID:springfield-ne-224@socs.fes.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Contact: x socssupport@fes.org x\nSpringfield NE LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T114256Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Springfield X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.springfieldne.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Government% 7CMayor%20&%20City%20Council%3E%3EAgendas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lewis Park and Trails DTSTART:20260923T223000Z DTEND:20260924T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T073753Z UID:event_316305331@meetup.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Walking and Hiking Meetup\n**Lewis Park and T rails is a popular place in Springfield for hiking and mountain biking. Th is trail borders the Sangamon Valley Trail\, in a wooded area just off of Koke Mill Road. We will walk around these trails for about an hour and 20 minutes. The trails are not paved. We will loop around inside the park cov ering as much of the trail system as possible.**\n\n**Enter the parking lo t and then go left to park near the trail head.**\n\n**Après will be post ed as a separate event.** LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T073753Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/central-illinois-walking-and-hiking-meetup/even ts/316305331/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfi eld-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Central Illinois Walking and Hiking Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comprehensive Plan Meeting DTSTART:20260923T230000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T183851Z UID:268566-1790186400-1790186400@monroecountyil.gov CATEGORIES:civic LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T183851Z LOCATION:Monroe County Courthouse (Room 200) URL:https://monroecountyil.gov/event/comprehensive-plan-meeting-10/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfield-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Monroe County\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://monroecountyil.gov/event/waterloo-chamber-of-commerce -live-music-concert-6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons DTSTART:20260923T230000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T061431Z UID:10006391-1790186400-1790193600@phoenixcenterspringfield.org CATEGORIES:gaming LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T061431Z LOCATION:Out on Second\, 120 E Scarritt St\, Springfield\, 62704\, United States URL:https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org/event/dungeons-dragons/2026-09-23 /?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:Apres for Lewis Park and Trail Walk DTSTART:20260924T000000Z DTEND:20260924T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T073753Z UID:event_316305344@meetup.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Walking and Hiking Meetup\n**After the walk a t Lewis Park and Trails\, we'll meet afterwards at Xochimilco on Iles. Let ’s celebrate hump day in style with margaritas and some tasty Mexican cu isine!!**\n\n**2941 W. Iles in Springfield** LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T073753Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/central-illinois-walking-and-hiking-meetup/even ts/316305344/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=springfi eld-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Central Illinois Walking and Hiking Meetup END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR