Holiday Market & Sweet Shoppe
Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club (SCCC) will present their annual Holiday Market and Sweet Shoppe Saturday, November 11th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 2626 S. Pasfield St., Springfield, IL 62704. A Springfield tradition for over 25 years. Shop a...
LLCC to host public session with Ambassador Charles Ray Oct. 25
SPRINGFIELD – “The Future of U.S. Diplomacy,” a presentation and public forum with Ambassador (Ret.) Charles Ray, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m.-noon in the Trutter Center at Lincoln Land Community College. The public is invited at no charge. Ambassador...
Springfield Area Arts Council is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2024 COMMUNITY ARTS ACCESS grants to organizations in Sangamon and Menard counties.
Image by Xenia Sarapulova from Pixabay Community Arts Access grants are given in conjunction with the Illinois Arts Council Agency. The grants provide the opportunity for local arts agencies like the Springfield Area Arts Council to distribute...
John Crist: The Emotional Support Tour October 21, 2023 @ UISPAC
Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast. To meet growing demand, the comedian and internet phenomenon...
3 Steps Toward a Healthier Heart
(Family Features) All aspects of health are important, but heart health is a crucial component of overall well-being. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans but it doesn’t need to be – lifestyle choices play a key...
LLCC announces $500,000+ gift from Roland Machinery Co. of Springfield
Lincoln Land Community College today announced a major gift from Roland Machinery Co. of Springfield to LLCC’s new diesel technologies program. The college has named the diesel technologies lab and classroom in honor of the Roland family. “We are here to celebrate the...
Sweeten the Holiday Season with Deliciously Creamy Desserts
(Family Features) Once the table is cleared and gifts are put away, it’s often time for one of the favorite moments of holiday gatherings. The taste (and smell) of those divine desserts you may only make once a year is enough to keep...
Set Children Up for Day Care Success: 6 ways parents can prep little ones for child care
(Family Features) Long days of school, first trips to day care or even a return from a period of at-home care can be difficult or downright nerve-wracking for parents and children alike. This new adventure can bring challenges from keeping...
Concordia Village Men’s Choir Connects Through Song
“Music, whether performing or listening, always brings back fond memories,” says Claus Bacher, who volunteers as the director of the Men’s Choir at Concordia Village, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community in Springfield, Illinois. The...
Quick, Easy Recipes to Add to Your Dinner Rotation: Simple, nutritious meals to make more time for family
(Family Features) Making time for meals together can have a positive impact on the well-being of families, including children and adolescents. In fact, regular meals at home can help reduce stress and boost self-esteem, according to...
Making Communities More Pet-Friendly
(Family Features) The human-animal bond can be a powerful connection with pets providing positive impacts on the lives of their owners. Mars Petcare works to create a more pet-friendly world so that more people and pets can live happily...
Eco-Friendly Ways to Keep Your Home Cool
(Family Features)When it's hot outside, heat can seep into your home and make it unbearable. However, there are sustainable, eco-friendly solutions to maximize comfort and cooling when the thermometer creeps upward without...
How to Create a Pet-Friendly Workplace
(Family Features) In the last five years, pet-friendly offices have increased in popularity and companies are developing accommodating policies that benefit both pets and the offices they join. For example, the Mars Petcare office has...
Unique Ways to Add Style and Personality to Your Kitchen
(BPT) - From cooking to conversing to entertaining, the kitchen truly is the heart of the home. It’s also one of the spaces that homeowners most often dream of renovating. A growing trend in kitchen design is personalization, where...
Room Redesign? Start with the Floor
5 trusty tips for a room redesign (Hint: Start with the floors) (BPT) - To change the look of any room, start with the floor. A beautifully finished hardwood floor adds warmth and charm — and the range of options available for hardwood...
5 Simple Steps to Getting Started with Solar Panels
(BPT) - With more Americans “going green” than ever before, you’ve probably already started thinking about doing it yourself. Perhaps you’ve increased your recycling efforts, started using more Energy Star appliances and light bulbs or...
Deck ideas: Cost-Effective Ways to Add Beauty and Value to your Outdoor Space
(BPT) - When it comes to home improvements, few projects add as much function and value as upgrading an outdoor space. While it’s hard to beat the beauty and durability of composite decking, wood has long been the go-to material...
Identifying Your Kitchen Style
(Family Features) With so many different styles of kitchens and cabinets, sometimes it can be hard to decide on a favorite. While you may see kitchens in a variety of styles and find them all beautiful in their own way, finding...
Hot Ideas for Outdoor Living
Create the backyard retreat of your dreams (Family Features) Livable space may be traditionally confined to a home’s interior, but the growing popularity of outdoor living design suggests that homeowners are broadening the definition to...
YMCA of Springfield Hosts the Fourth Annual Kids’ Triathlon June 8, 2019
On Saturday, June 8, the YMCA of Springfield and Memorial Rehab Services are hosting the Kids’ Triathlon at the Kerasotes YMCA, 4550 W. Iles. The race will begin at 9:30 a.m. The YMCA Memorial Rehab Services Fourth Annual Kids’...
