Angela Bauer, The Journal-Courier Journalist Profile

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Association’s annual Art In the Yard event set at Strawn

3 weeks ago | bnd.com | Angela Bauer

The Art Association of Jacksonville's annual Art in the Yard event will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the association's David Strawn Art Gallery. This year's art projects will center on Jacksonville' bicentennial and celebrate such "mainstays, institutions and traditions" as the Big Eli Ferris wheel, Jacksonville Farmers Market, Jacksonville Speedway and Illinois College, according to the association. Admission is $5 per child, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Six sites to be open to garden walk participants

3 weeks ago | bnd.com | Angela Bauer

A garden walk sponsored by Centenary United Women in Faith's Hope Circle will be from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at six diverse gardens around Jacksonville. The suggested donation of $10 a person will be used by the circle to fund missions. Participants can tour the gardens in any order, and tickets are available the day of the walk at any of the sites. Gardens on the walk include those of:* David and Jan Adams, 11 Wadsworth Drive* Jerry and Jeanne Byal, 1317 S. Clay Ave. * Mary Lou Lael.
Veterans at Dot receive Quilts of Valor

3 weeks ago | bnd.com | Angela Bauer

MOUNT STERLING - Dot Foods and Dot Transportation have honored 12 employees who served their country in a branch of the U.S. military by presenting them with Quilts of Valor through the Quilts of Valor Foundation. Dot's Veterans Employee Resource Group organized a ceremony earlier this spring to recognize:* Logan Bridgewater of Chapin, a Dot Transportation employee and Army veteran* Louis Cunningham of Rushville, a Dot Transportation employee and Marine Corps veteran* Logan L.
Sisters taking social teachings to the streets via vigils, sign campaign

3 weeks ago | bnd.com | Angela Bauer

The Dominican Sisters of Sacred Heart Convent in Springfield are taking their "Stand for Justice, Stand for Dignity" campaign to the streets via a sign campaign and weekly vigils, according to the order. Red, white and blue signs now grace the perimeter of the sisters' property along the 1200 block of West Monroe and Washington streets between Amos and Lincoln streets in Springfield.
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital volunteers' schedule

4 weeks ago | bnd.com | Angela Bauer

May 30-Gift Shop Chair: Vicky Scott Doorbell Dinners: Our Saviour Monday Ambulatory Surgery Transporter: Carmen Borrero, Bev Hurst ER Door: Don Rhoads, Susanna Sherrill Founders Medical Building: volunteer needed Gift Shop: Shelly Wessler, Kay Vanatta, Linda Swisher Guide: Herta Dech, Rama Brennan Messenger: Mary Holt, Nancy Wynn Oncology: Lynn Stremming Patient Financial Services: Teresa Nash Rehabilitation Services: Nannette Klemmensen, John Clancy Tuesday Ambulatory Surgery Transporter:...
Support group meeting times, locations around the region

4 weeks ago | bnd.com | Angela Bauer

May 30-It is recommended you contact the group in advance to verify meeting details. Any changes in meeting schedules can be emailed to [email protected]. ----ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS217-370-4002Jacksonville locations:-First Baptist Church, 1701 Mound Ave. Wheelchair-accessible. -Club HOW, 638 S. Church St.-Christ Lutheran Church for the Deaf, 104 Finley St. (enter through the back)Monday-Closed discussion, noon at Club HOW. -Closed discussion, 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church.
Menard Electric Cooperative sets annual meeting date

1 month ago | bnd.com | Angela Bauer

May 28-Menard Electric Cooperative's annual meeting will be June 18 at Pleasant Plains High School, according to the cooperative. Registration is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. with a business meeting at 7 p.m.Members attending will receive a $20 credit on their bill, an insulated tote bag, and entry in prize drawings. Miniature doughnuts and a pork chop dinner will be available.
Artist in the Park, Food Truck Fridays to team up this summer in Springfield

1 month ago | bnd.com | Angela Bauer

May 27-Springfield Area Arts Council and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum again are teaming up for a summer of Artist in the Park at Food Truck Fridays events. The series will run from noon to 1 p.m. each Friday through Aug. 1 at Union Square Park, 500 E. Madison St. in Springfield. The series starts Friday.
Registration open for Strawn's summer art classes

1 month ago | bnd.com | Angela Bauer

May 27-The Art Association of Jacksonville is accepting registration for summer art classes at David Strawn Art Gallery. Classes, taught by Kirby Drennan, begin the week of June 16. A six-week pottery class for high school students and adults will begin June 19 and run each Thursday for six weeks.
Free hearing, retinal screenings being offered by Jacksonville Lions

1 month ago | bnd.com | Angela Bauer

May 27-Jacksonville Lions Club and Lions of Illinois Foundation will offer free hearing and retinal screenings in Jacksonville, according to club President Tamra Robinson. The foundation's mobile hearing and retinal screening unit will be at the Be Aware Wellness Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. June 11 at Community Park. The screenings are free and painless and take only a few minutes, according to the club. Hearing loss affects about 15.5% of Americans ages 20 or older, according to the foundation.