A look at events taking place in Jacksonville, Illinois, and surrounding counties, including Sangamon, Springfield, Carrollton, Roodhouse, Greene, Winchester, Scott, Pittsfield, Pike, Mount Sterling, Mt. Sterling, Brown, Virginia, Beardstown, Cass
A look at the week ahead around town
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Farmers Market: 7 a.m., Lincoln Square, 901 W. Morton Ave. Prices vary.
Summer Reading Closing Party: 10 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Celebrate a summer of fun. Winners will be announced.
Christmas in July: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Pike County Courthouse, 100 E. Washington St., Pittsfield. Free admission. | On courthouse lawn. Bags tournament, vendors, Summer Santa, live dance performance, Seth Wade performs, and more. Bring lawn chairs. For more information, visit PicturePittsfield.com.
Brown Bag Lunches: Noon, Congregational Church UCC, 520 W. College Ave. Free | For those who are hungry.
Woodlawn Farm/Underground Railroad Tours: 1-4 p.m., Woodlawn Farm. Suggested donation, $4 adults, $3 children. | Educational tour of an 1840s farmhouse believed to be a site on the Underground Railroad.
A look at the week ahead around town
Laurie Bosworth, lbosworth@myjournalcourier.com
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Farmers Market: 7 a.m., Lincoln Square, 901 W. Morton Ave. Prices vary.
Winchester United Methodist Men’s Cookout: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Douglas Park, Winchester. Pork Chops $4 Hot Dogs $1 | Car show on the square.
Storytime and Yoga on the Square: 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., east side of downtown square. | Our Town Books and Jax Yoga. Children must be accompanied by adult. If raining, meet at Jax Yoga Studio. Bring yoga mat or blanket. Masks required.
Brown Bag Lunches: Noon, Congregational Church UCC, 520 W. College Ave. Free | For those who are hungry.