JACKSONVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 155 W. MORTON, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650 217-245-2174 jacksonvilleareachamber.org
Mission Statement“To improve the business climate, promote economic development, and enhance the quality of life in
the Jacksonville Area.”
Vision Statement“The Jacksonville Area Chamber
of Commerce encourages businesses by building relationships to create a
vibrant tomorrow.”
July 2019
JACKSONVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 155 W. MORTON, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650 217-245-2174 jacksonvilleareachamber.org
INDEXVolunteer of the Month ..............2
150% Club .................................2
New Chamber Members.............2
Renewing Members....................2
Business After Hours Event........3
New Member Reception
Invitation..................................4
Business Briefs...........................4
Business After Hours
Event .......................................5
Business After Hours
Invitation.................................6
Member Appreciation
Picnic.......................................6
Boss of the Year..........................6
Ag Tour.......................................7
Ribbon Cutting............................7
Business Index............................7
Chamber Membership
Anniversaries............................7
Lisa Musch of the Chamber presents Sherri Richardson, CCK Automations with $100 Chamber Checks as winner of the promotion.
Chamber Check WinnersThe Chamber will host its final golf
outing of the season at K’s Creek Golf Club and Wine Bar on Monday, July 22 at 4 p.m. A nine-hole round of golf followed by dinner will be offered. Chamber members can also register to eat dinner only at 6 p.m. Enjoy a meal of ribeye, catfish or chicken with potato and salad bar.
Come out and enjoy the facilities at K’s Creek. To register for golf or dinner, complete the enclosed registration form or call the Chamber at 217-245-2174.
Golf Outing at K’s Creek - July 22 During the months of April and May, anyone making a purchase of $25 or more in Chamber Checks was entered into a drawing. The winners are shown below.
Deb McKean of the School District #117 accepts the second place $50 Chamber Check from Chamber President Lisa Musch.
Kirstan Becker Hoffman receives her third place $25 Chamber Check from Lisa Musch.
Be Aware Wellness FairSeptember 7
The Chamber of Commerce, Passavant Area Hospital and the Mia Ware Foundation are partnering for the annual Be Aware Wellness Fair on Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to noon in Community Park.
The event will feature fitness ac-tivities, health information, promotional gifts, Big Eli Ferris wheel rides, lunch,
healthy snacks, and prizes.If you are interested in participating
and would like to reserve a booth, com-plete and return the enclosed registration form inserted in the newsletter.
The Alzheimer’s Association will again conduct a walk during the Health Fair. To register for the walk visit www.alz.org/walk.
College Student Discount ProgramThe Business Division of the Chamber
offers discounts to students of Illinois College, MacMurray College, Lincoln Land Community College, and Mr. John’s School of Cosmetology through the College Student Discount Program. A Chamber member business offers a discount of their choosing to a student who presents a school I.D. Members can offer dollar and cent or percentage discounts, day of the week
discounts or special item discounts. Students receive a listing of the discount offers upon arriving at school in the Fall.
Show support of our local colleges and draw more traffic into your business by considering a student discount offer. If your business is interested in participating in this program, please contact the Chamber at 245-2174 or [email protected]. or complete the enclosed insert.
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Be A Chamber 150% Club MemberThank you to these members of the 150% Club. The Chamber thanks each business for its great
support of the Chamber and its activities.
American RentalAMVETS Post 100Anytime FitnessThe Art Association of JacksonvilleBuster SanitationCentral Park DentistryCity of Jacksonville, City Clerk Skip BradshawCity of Jacksonville, Mayor Andy EzardRepresentative C.D. DavidsmeyerJim Duncan, Vet-2-VetElm City CenterThe First National Bank of WinchesterLarry & Martha FlynnRalph GonzalezGreen WorksHamilton’s CateringHarmon Deal, L.A. Burton & AssociatesHeritage Health Therapy & Senior CareHome Instead Senior CareILMO ProductsIsringhausen ImportsJacksonville Area Landlord AssociationJacksonville Area Convention & Visitors BureauJacksonville Lawn CareJacksonville MachineJacksonville Regional Economic Development CorporationJacksonville Rotary Club
Lape FarmLincoln Land Community CollegeMark Stribling TruckingMia Ware FoundationMiddendorf BrothersI. Newton MitchellMorgan County AbstractFrancis B. Nelson, Jr.State’s Attorney Gray NollPetefish, Skiles & Co BankPrairie Council on AgingPrairie Village Healthcare CenterTurner Insurance AgencyUniversity of Illinois ExtensionVICC, Inc.Village of South JacksonvilleWilliam Weller, DDSWestown Ford LincolnWhalen TruckingWilliamson Funeral Home
150% CLUB RENEWALSAMVETS Post 100
Elm City CenterGreen Works
Hamilton’s CateringJREDC
Morgan County AbstractVillage of South Jacksonville
Westown Ford Lincoln
150% Club members receive special recognition in the Chamber Review, on a plaque in the Chamber office and in the Annual Report.
Renewing MeMbeRs
A Touch of ClassEddie CarpenterJimmy Duncan*First National Bank of Win-chester*Ralph Gonzalez*High Ridge PorkHutchison EngineeringJacksonville Area Center for Independent LivingLeach Remmers Heating/ACNeff-Colvin, Inc.
State’s Attorney Gray Noll*State Farm Insurance, Tom EoffU of I Extension*Walton’s West Central Development Council
(*150% Club member)
Thank you to members who reinvest in the Chamber, keeping links between businesses and community strong and growing.
David Zink is the Volunteer of the Month for June. David assisted both days of the Appreciation Picnic this year and is always willing to help in any way. He is a member of the Contact Club and regularly attends many Chamber events, seminars, and programs. David is the owner of Zink Auto Clinic. Congratulations, David!
Volunteer of the Month
Communications Company, Inc.TELEPHONE SYSTEMS VOICE MAIL
DATA CABLING VOIPAuthorized Distributors for
NEC SAMSUNG IWATSUServing over 2,300 Customers in Central Illinois
Prentice Farmers Elevator
John Aggert2303 Elevator Rd.Ashland, IL 62612
Sponsor: Dan Henry
Johnson Family Farm – Wyffels SeedJerome Johnson961 Contrary Ln.
Waverly, IL 62692Sponsor: Mark Whalen
Corn and soybean farms and Wyffels hybrid seed dealer.
new ChaMbeR MeMbeRs
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CNB Bank and Trust Business After Hours - May 23rd, 2019
Lori Cody; Jon Cody, Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home; Mark Metz, Farm Credit Illinois; Mark Whalen and Dakota Turpin WLDS/WEAI and David Zink, Zink Auto Clinic
Bob Stambaugh, Senergy Electric/Technology; Bruce Surratt, Contact Club; Joe Lockman, Express Employment Professionals and Elam Rajaguru, Merrill Lynch
Ted Huber, Jeannie Jones, DeDe Summers and Paula Chance, Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf
Liz and Ben Hollendonner, YPN with Stephen Holt, Reynolds Consumer Products
CNB Bank Prize Winners --Tom Schreyer, Affordable Shred and Morgan County State’s Attorney, Gray Noll with Chris Royal of CNB Bank and Trust
Susie Drake, Illinois College; Lindsay McQueen, Cass-Morgan Fram Bureau and Audrey Carls, Diversified Crop Insurance Services
Jimmy Duncan, AMVETs; Joann Linderman, Morgan County Abstract and Jean Wagner
Shawn Davis and John Williams of CNB Bank and Trust conduct the Chamber Check drawing.
CNB Bank & Trust held a Business After Hours event at its West Morton location on Thursday, May 23rd. This event was the first major occasion since the combination of the two banks in February. With a theme of “Helping to Opening Doors Together”, the event was a celebration of both what has occurred in the last few months, as well as opportunities to look forward to in the future. CNB’s management team was in attendance and was very pleased with the turnout. Thanks to everyone who attended!
CNB Bank & Trust – Helping to Open Doors Since 1854. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.
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Tickets will be available August 1; call the Chamber at 245-2174
Thursday, September 12, 2019Jacksonville Municipal Airport
Steak FrySave the Date for the 62nd Annual
MacMurray College’s Squillace to start a new blog – After writing his book in 2017, Dr. Joe Squillace, professor in so-cial work, will be following up his book, “The History of the Morgan County Poor-house and Farm,” with a new blog called “Poor Farm Stories,” the blog will include: people, pictures, and stories that have since been discovered after the book release. The blog can be found at macmurraysocial-work.com/poor-farm-storiesPrairie Council on Aging Opens a New Mail Center to help people sort out their confusing mail. They offer areas of assis-tance in scams, bills, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, managed care organizations, and reduced license plates (Circuit Breaker). The Mail Center is located at 814 W. State St., and you can call at 217-479-4619.Mary Karsgaard adds another service to her clinic- Mary Karsgaard, owner of Mary Karsgaard’s Myotherapy and Mas-sage Clinic, recently completed an ad-vanced workshop on “Cupping for Myo-fascial Syndromes of Shoulders, Neck, Hip and Leg”. Cupping is Myofascial de-compression that provides many positive health benefits- relief of soft tissue pain and tightness, sports recovery, joint pain, digestive and respiratory issues, and scar adhesions. For more information call Mary at 217-673-4194.Edward Jones ranks No. 1 on places to work in Illinois- The Business Ledger along with the Best Companies Group of Harrisburg, PA., teamed up to rank the state’s top 69 employers. Those who were named Best Places to Work in Illinois were divided into 18 large companies, 21 me-dium companies, and 30 small sized com-
panies. Edward Jones has been in the Top 6 Best for 14 consecutive years, and this year they were named No. 1. Edward Jones provides financial services in the U.S. and Canada. Chamber members with Edward Jones include Brent Bordenkircher, 243-3111 and Tony Moore, 243-0412.MacMurray offers transfer options to RMU students – Due to the closing of Robert Morris University in Springfield, MacMurray will be accepting full credit transfers from RMU and students will be eligible for up to $21,000 in financial aid and scholarships. Additional scholarships based on GPA and residence are also avail-able. For more information, contact Kris-ten Chenoweth at 217-479-7063 or [email protected] of State offers Rules of the Road Classes at the Senior Center- Chris Bax from The Secretary of State will offer three classes throughout the summer and fall: July 3, August 14, and October 9. The driver’s license classes are aimed to lower insurance prices. Each class is scheduled from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The classes will be free to attend and no registration is needed. Diversified Crop Insurance Services will be hosting a shaved ice truck in their park-ing lot at 1608 West Lafayette on July 25 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Twenty percent of all sales will go to the Prairieland United Way.The Jacksonville Lions Club and New Directions Warming and Cooling Cen-ter will have their second annual Trivia Fundraiser on July 20th at Bogart’s Ban-quet Hall. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and trivia will begin at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 per participant and there will be a ten
person maximum on each team. There will be opportunity for everyone to bid on silent auction items, and the winning teams will also be awarded cash prizes. For more in-formation or to register call Barb Whewell at 217-473-0042 or email [email protected] or Sarah Robinson at 217-371-0705 or [email protected] Main Street is hosting a Pack the Square Challenge during its Downtown concert series in June, July & August. Sign in and list the school you represent and your school could win a rooftop pizza party at The Handle Bar. For more information, email [email protected] or check out their website. Boyd Music announces the closing of its retail shop on July 20 after 65 years of service to local schools and musicians.
They have merged their retail and road op-erations with The Music Shoppe, Inc. with operations in Normal and stores in Cham-paign and Springfield. Craig will continue to handle repairs, and he and Brenda will continue the Craig Boyd Sound business. Mindy will enjoy retirement. For more in-formation contact, 243-6041 or [email protected]. Allan Metcalf, professor of English is retiring after 46 years at MacMurray College. He has been granted Professor Emeritus status. A published author & blogger, Dr. Metcalf plans to enjoy travel-ing and writing in his retirement. Jacksonville Assembly of God will pro-vide FREE red, white and blue glow-in-the dark necklaces at the Fourth of July Blast at Nichols Park. Distribution begins around 7:30 p.m. and necklaces are free to children and adults alike. Happy 4th!
business bRiefs
Wednesday, July 18, 2019
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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PRoduCtion PRess business afteR houRs - May 30, 2019
David Zink, Zink Auto Clinic; Sue and Jon Freeman, Freeman Seeds
Jon Cody, Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home & Crematory; Jay Jamison, Sunrise Rotary and Donna Cody
Kristin Jamison, JREDC; Carol Carl, The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company; Sue Brosmith, New Directions Warming and Cooling Center; Joe Racey, Production Press, Inc.; Lori Smith and Lauren Dwyer, Bound to Stay Bound
Jim Goldsborough, Goldsborough Electric; Dr. Kurt Heller, DDS; Lacey Nichols, Production XPRESS; Justin McMurphy, Prairie Power and Jeff Coultas, Contact Club
Cara Heller, Diversified Crop Insurance Services and Linda Blesse, Production Press, Inc.
Joe Lockman, Express Employment Professionals. Wes McKean & Joe McDaniel, Production Press, Inc. and Greg Crocher, Express Employment Professionals
Tom Schreyer, Affordable Shred and Jacquelynn Tucker, Production Press, Inc.
Rick Rolson, Outbreak Designs, Tom Heberling, Production Press, Inc.; Jane Hadden, Town and Country Bank; Joe O’Neal and Josh Miller, Production Press, Inc.
Audrey Carls, Diversified Crop Insurance Services; Lindsay McQueen, Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau; Susie Drake, Illinois College and Pam Martin, Passavant Hospital Foundation
Brent Hicks (center), Precision Tank and Equipment was chosen as the Chamber Check drawing winner. He is pictured with Joe O’Neal and Joe Racey of Production Press.
What a blast we had on May 30th! Production Press would like to thank our customers and the community for making our BAH such a success! Everyone enjoyed lots of food, drinks, live music, great conversations, and tours of the facility. We were also able to showcase our new HP INDIGO DIGITAL PRESS and newly renovated building to all who came, and have a BLAST while doing it! Hope we were a great start to a fantastic Summer!
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Member Appreciation Picnic 2019 Boss of the YearMother Nature moved the picnic from after work June 5 to lunch June 6. Thank you to Farm Credit’s Mike Lonergan and Joe Horabik for cooking the brats and hot dogs for us on short notice and to Ham-ilton’s for their assistance due to the date move! Special thanks to Contact Club members, Membership Division members and Board members for their assistance in making the picnic a success!We are glad so many members could enjoy lunch! Your membership is truly appreciated!
Congratulations to our 2019 Boss of the Year, Nancy Thorsen (center). Nancy was nominated by her entire staff at Prairie Council on Aging. Those able to attend the award presentation includedJennifer Williams, Kim Legg, Megan Staats, Nancy Thorsen, Rachel Hays, Emily Lindquist & Claire Evans
The conference room turned dining area for the lunchtime picnic. No gnats allowed!
Karin Zink, Kluge Custom Upholstery; David Zink, Zink Auto Clinic; Mindy Crum and Craig Boyd, Boyd Music
Picnic SponsorsJones Meat & Locker ServiceTown & Country BankVICC - The Asphalt Guy
Special Thanks To:Hembrough Tree & Lawn CareCity of Jacksonville - Parks & Lakes Dept.Contact ClubFarm Credit IllinoisMike LonerganJoe Horabik
2019 Appreciation
Picnic Sponsors
Welcome Grace DuesterhausA warm welcome goes out to new Cham-ber staff member, Grace Duesterhaus who will be working part-time as an Adminis-trative Assistant. Grace is a 2019 graduate of Meredosia-Chambersburg High School and was a member of the Morgan-Scott CEO program. She plans to attend Illinois College in the fall to study Education. Stop by and say hello to Gracie!
Your Invited to Business After Hours
Hosted ByJacksonville Chamber of Commerce
andElm City Center
Join usJuly 25
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM1314 W Walnut St
Jacksonville, IL 62650connect with local
business owners and community leaders
155 West Morton · Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 217-245-2174 · fax 217-245-0661 · www.jacksonvilleareachamber.org
Business After Hours The Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce offer members an opportunity to promote their products and services on an exclusive basis in a program titled BUSINESS AFTER HOURS. This program is predicated on the basis of the need for businessmen and women to get together in a social atmosphere to exchange ideas, discuss common concerns, learn about new products on the market, new techniques, and new opportunities within the Chamber membership.
SERVICES: Business After Hours sponsors receive the following services from the Chamber.
An opportunity to promote your business and services to more than 1,000 businessmen and women who are members of the Chamber on an exclusive basis. We provide mailing labels at no cost to you!
Free ad in the Chamber Newsletter prior to the event. Copy must be submitted to the Chamber by the 15th of the month prior to the month of the scheduled date (see next page for more information).
Follow-up picture and short article in the newsletter following the event.
Listing in the Chamber Calendar of Events.
Use of the Chamber’s bulk mailing permit for the sending of invitations to Chamber members.
EXCLUSIVITY: Business After Hours sponsors are the only businesses spotlighted during this time. You may virtually do anything you wish with your Business After Hours including, but not limited to giving away door prizes, demonstrations, contests, etc. TIMING: Business After Hours are scheduled carefully so as not in conflict with one another or other activities. LOCATION: Business After Hours may be held anywhere you wish. Creativity is a factor. We recommend that you consider highlighting your place of business, and if that is not possible, think about other Chamber members’ locations for your Business After Hours. INFORMATIVE: Be sure that your displays, hand out materials, and other point of purchase materials include your name, company, address, phone number, hours of operation, and any special information about your business. We can’t utilize your services if we don’t know where or when to find you! FUN: Business After Hours should be fun. Remember, businessmen and women are interested in a relaxed atmosphere in which to mingle, visit and learn.
Turn Key Established Business OpportunityAll Occasions Flowers & Gifts
JoAnn Chumley is ready to retire & seeks interested parties to discuss the sale of her business.
Great cash flow – Good location – Inventory – Equipment – Customer Base
Contact Joann at 217-371-2403.
Use the Chamber’s bulk mailing permit number for
Letters, folded flyers or post cards!
Call the Chamber at 245-2174 for more info.
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City of JacksonvilleTotal Building Permits Issued 5/1 - 5/31
2019 201852 67
Total May 2019 Reported Construction -$1,919,381.00
Total May 2018 Reported Construction - $1,967,143.00
*Source: Dept. of Zoning, Inspec. & Code Enf.
City of Jacksonville TaxesSales Tax - May
2019 2018$308,484.22 $289,270.63
Motor Fuel Tax - May2019 2018
$43,042.88 $44,517.08
Hotel/Motel Tax - May2019 2018
$20,278.42 $23,706.81
Village of South JacksonvilleTotal Building Permits Issued 5/1 - 5/31
2019 201810 10
Total May 2019 Reported Construction - $15,600.00Total May 2018 Reported Construction - $38,600.00
Village of South Jacksonville TaxesSales Tax - May
2019 2018$15,322.38 $16,711.65
Motor Fuel Tax - May2019 2018
$7,373.02 $7,625.55
Hotel/Motel Tax - May2019 2018
$11,471.98 $9,971.04
Business Index
Arends-Awe, Inc.Arends-Awe, Inc. celebrated 25 years in business with a ribbon cutting on June 19. Arends-Awe, Inc. is a John Deere dealership in west central Illinois with locations in Riggston and Perry. The dealership features equipment, parts and service for John Deere and STIHL™ products. Hours are Monday - Friday 8 am-5 pm and Saturday 8 am-12 pm. For more information, visit www.arends-awe.com.
ChaMbeR MeMbeRshiP anniveRsaRies JulyThe following businesses are celebrating milestone anniversaries with the
Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce this month. It is their support and that of our 570+ businesses that enable us to provide services to all our Chamber members
35+ YearsGano Electric 1977Illinois School for the Visually Impaired 1977Jacksonville Journal-Courier 1977Jacksonville School District #117 1977
15 YearsKerber, Eck & Braeckel 2003
5 YearsOrthopedic Center of Illinois 2013
The
Salutes
oyCommunity Park, Jacksonville
Pictured left to right are Steve Morthole, Morthole Masonry; Travis Richardson, Alderman; Lori Oldenettel, Alderman; Skip Bradshaw, City Clerk; Adam Fletcher, Park Supervisor; Shawn Graham, Elks Past Exalted Ruler; Rich Withee, Elks Treasurer; Luke Tapscott, Elks Exalted Ruler; Andy Ezard, Mayor; Jim Goldsborough, Elks Leading Knight; Brad Besson, Elks Ill. Children’s Care Corp.; Doug Sills, Elks Loyal Knight; Kelly Hall, City Recreational Facilities Director; and Lisa Musch, Chamber President
The City of Jacksonville held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new addition of an “Elks All-Inclusive Toy” to Community Park. Elks Lodge 682, partnering with the City, has provided a wonderful asset to the entire surrounding area. Additional donors include Home Depot, Morthole Masonry and Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corp. This new attraction can benefit all children physically, emotionally, and socially, regardless of ability or motor skills. Also included is a DuraSafe Softile surface, accessible parking, restrooms, and sidewalks connecting all facilities. Now let the fun begin!
Arends-Awe, Inc.
Arends-Awe, Inc. celebrated 25 years in business with a ribbon cutting on June 19. Arends-Awe, Inc. is a John Deere dealership in west central Illinois with locations in Riggston and Perry. The dealership features equipment, parts and service for John Deere and STIHL™ products. Hours are Monday – Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-12pm. For more information, visit www.arends-awe.com.
Pictured with Arends-Awe, Inc. employees are Pam Martin, Chamber Agri-Industry Division Vice President, Susie Drake Chamber Board Chair; Lisa Musch Chamber President; Marsha and Doug Awe (owner), Brian Arends (owner), Charlie, Erin and Maggie Arends.
The Agri-Industry Division hosted its summer tour at The Heliteam on June 19. A number of Chamber members enjoyed hearing from owner Chris Bull on the aerial application services offered locally.
Marc Becker; Vikki Becker, WJIL/WJVO; Lindsay McQueen and Lisa Hadden, Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau
Evan Marr, Dan Henry, CNB Bank and Trust and Nikki Henry, Dimond Brothers Insurance
Rick and Debbie Pettit, Country Financial Insurance; Mark Whalen, WLDS/WEAI
Judy Tighe, Jacksonville Main Street and Nolan Tighe
Brandon Helmuth, Andy Smith, Bound to Stay Bound; Chris Bull & Braden Olivier, HeliTeam
Lori Hartz, Passavant Area Hospital; Henry Bull; Lisa Kluge, Cedarhurst; Rick Kluge, Mia Ware Foundation; Tammy Middleton, Pathway Services; Daphne Spradlin, Rotary; Katie Bull, HeliTeam; Pam Martin, Passavant Area Hospital Foundation
The group listens to Chris Bull discuss aerial applications services offered by The HeliTeam.
Ag Tour at the Heli Team Ribbon Cutting
Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce155 W. MortonJacksonville, IL 62650
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Chamber Calendar - JULY 2 Business Division, noon 2 Young Professionals Network (YPN) Division, 5:15 p.m. 4 Independence Day observed - Office Closed 9 Membership Services Division, noon10 Executive Board – 4 p.m.16 Board of Directors, noon 18 New Member Reception – 7:30 – 9 a.m.22 K’s Creek Golf Outing & Dinner, 4 p.m. Shotgun start. Dinner at 6 p.m.22 IT Roundtable, noon25 Business After Hours at Elm City Center – 4:30-6:30 p.m.30 Act On Energy Seminar – 11:30 a.m. at Pathway Services
Chamber Community Calendar - JULY** See details in Business Briefs, page 6
3 Jacksonville Area Senior Center Pot Luck at 11:30 a.m. at the Community Park Building. Table service and beverages provided bring a covered dish to share. Walker Nursing Home Staff will be doing free blood pressure screening from 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m
3 Charlies 19th Hole Presents Acoustic Avenue Band at The Links Pavilion – 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
4 Jacksonville Lion’s Club Avenue of Flags for Independence Day. Flags go up at 7 a.m. and come down at 5 p.m.
4 4th of July Parade & Celebration. Parade starts at 10 a.m. from Duncan Park to Downtown Square. Celebration activities at Nichols Park all day, concluding with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wjvofm.com Events for details.
7-28 Pilot Club of Jacksonville Concerts in the Park 201, every Friday at 6 p.m. at Community Park big bandstand through August. July schedule: July 7: Solid Rock, July 14: Land of Lincoln Chorus, July 21: Paul Summers, July 28: Robert Sampson, August 4: All Because of Love, August 11: Harmony, August 18: Rob Brogdon, August 25: Community Summer Band
7 First Sunday Stroll at Lake Jacksonville at 5 p.m. Start at the boat launch and explore the city’s new recreational trail by walking, running, or riding. For more information see the Facebook event facebook.com/townbrook or contact Steve Warmowski at [email protected]
7 Christian Family Night in the Morgan County Fair Horse arena at 7 p.m.. Free admission. Concert by The Young Escape and bounce houses for kids. Contact Cam Jones at 217-320-1891 for info.
8 Passavant Area Hospital Blood Drive from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., 1600 W. Walnut, main lobby, Jacksonville. To donate, call 217-241-7550.
9-14 Morgan County Fair at the fairgrounds in Jacksonville. Carnival, food, talent show, pageant, livestock, tractor pulls, live entertainment. Friday night, Lanco and Saturday night, Chase Rice. Visit: themorgancountyfair.com for full schedule or contact the Fair office at 217-245-6800 or email [email protected].
13-14 H.E.L.P.S. Ministry Jubilee “Agape Love” Festival. Held at the Uptown circle
19&26 Jacksonville Main Street Downtown Concert Series. Concerts are from 6-9 p.m. July 19: Nick Schnebelen (Blues) After Party at Lahey’s, July 26: Gabe Marshall (Country) After Party at The Handlebar
20 Jacksonville Lion’s Club & New Directions Warming and Cooling Center are hosting a Trivia Night at Bogarts Banquet Hall, 2142 Old State Rd., Jacksonville. Doors open at 6 p.m. and Trivia begins at 7 p.m. 10 ppl max per table. Food, prizes and silent auction. 1st & 2nd place Trivia winners receive a prize. Contact Barb at 217-245-9386, Sarah at 217-371-0705, or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Follow on Jacksonville Lions Facebook.
24-28 Wham! Bam! Mural Jam- an international mural restoration meet to repair all 10 Wall Dog Mural sites (and hopefully get 1 or 2 new ones) . Check out jacksonvillemainstreet.com for more information.
26 15th Annual River Country Quilt Show at Jacksonville High School, Friday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. $6.00.
Lincoln Square Farmers Market open every Sat., Tues., & Thur. from 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. through October.
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