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Darren Dalenberg
LeadershipDNA
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Live2Lead Springfield 2026 Coming to Erin’s Pavilion on November 13

Springfield, IL — Central Illinois leaders, aspiring youth and young professionals are invited to Live2Lead Springfield 2026, a one-day leadership experience coming to Erin’s Pavilion on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Hosted by LeadershipDNA, the event will bring together established and emerging leaders from across business, nonprofit, education and the community for a day of growth, practical ideas and meaningful connection. This year’s theme, “Climb Higher,” is built around helping attendees rise to the next level in how they lead, serve and influence others.

Attendees can expect four world-class speakers, a live panel of local experts and highly interactive sessions designed to turn each segment into practical takeaways and clear next-step actions. Live2Lead Springfield is built to go beyond motivation alone by giving participants fresh perspective, renewed energy and real tools they can carry back into work, school and everyday leadership.

Live2Lead Springfield 2026 is currently sponsored by Northwestern Mutual Springfield IL and Chick-fil-A White Oaks.

The Climb Starts Now. Plan ahead and reserve seats for your team now for a powerful day of leadership growth this November and start building momentum together. Registration is open at leadershipbydna.com/events.

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Art @ the Market provides a free weekly, make-it, take-it art/craft activity to the public each week. Our activity booth will be at the Bloomington Farmers' Market (near the intersection of Jefferson and Center Streets). This activity is for youth to the young-at-heart adult. Our volunteers will be there to help with the activity which will take about 15 minutes. Drop by during the scheduled time to participate. If the weather is poor, the activity will be held in the lobby just outside our gallery in the Monroe Center.

Food Not Bombs Springfield, IL is meeting in the Bicentennial Room on the 3rd floor of the library. New members are also welcome. Food Not Bombs rescues edible food that would otherwise be discarded and shares it freely with the community to address food insecurity, and to protest systems that prioritize militarism, systemic barriers exacerbating inequity, and profit over the well-being of the people. We will be planning our future events and community involvement centering on food waste reduction and building mutual aid structures.

Food Not Bombs Springfield, IL is holding a potluck meeting to discuss and plan upcoming community events and food shares. New members are welcome and encouraged to join. Food Not Bombs rescues edible food that would otherwise be discarded and shares it freely with the community to address food insecurity, and to protest systems that prioritize militarism, systemic barriers exacerbating inequity, and profit over the well-being of the people.

Bringing a dish is not required for attendance, but it is requested that the food be vegan-friendly. Virtual option available; e-mail foodnotbombs.spi@proton.me for details.

GRIEFSHARE grief recovery and support group will meet at the Parish Hall at Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield. The fall session will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and meets weekly for 13 weeks. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics including "Is This Normal?," "The Challenges of Grief," "Grief and Your Relationships," "Why," and "Guilt and Anger." Thanks to a grant from Thrivent Financial, the workbook fees for this session will be waived.
This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required to ensure there are enough materials for everyone.
For more information or to pre-register, please call 217.899.9418 or register at trinitygriefshare@yahoo.com.

Big Tech corporations are cashing in on the race to build AI data centers across Illinois, and they’re ignoring local communities' concerns while snapping up dangerously large amounts of water and energy without paying their fair share. The POWER Act will establish nation-leading guardrails to protect our water, energy, ratepayers, and frontline communities from harms caused by data centers. Join the Illinois Environmental Council in Springfield at the State Capitol on Wednesday, Nov. 18, to advocate for this legislation. Learn more & register: bit.ly/vetolobbyday

Join us for a dynamic half-day conference designed for HR professionals, business leaders, and students eager to expand their knowledge and professional network. Hear valuable insights from leaders at IDOL, engage with an experienced HR Business Partner panel, and explore today's workforce challenges and opportunities. The event features keynote speaker Steve Thomas, presenting "Navigating Human Weirdness," an engaging session on understanding human behavior, strengthening workplace relationships, and leading effectively in today's complex work environment. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow alongside fellow professionals and future leaders.

Art @ the Market provides a free weekly, make-it, take-it art/craft activity to the public each week. Our activity booth will be at the Bloomington Farmers' Market (near the intersection of Jefferson and Center Streets). This activity is for youth to the young-at-heart adult. Our volunteers will be there to help with the activity which will take about 15 minutes. Drop by during the scheduled time to participate. If the weather is poor, the activity will be held in the lobby just outside our gallery in the Monroe Center.

Holiday Market & Sweet Shoppe – Hand made items and baked goods
 
The SCCC Holiday Market & Sweet Shoppe is a Springfield tradition for over 27 years! This event offers an opportunity to shop for the best handcrafted items, décor and practical gift items created by our own talented club artisans. Our Sweet Shoppe is loaded with delicious homemade treats and the Cocoa Bar provides a range of beverages for your enjoyment.
SCCC is a 501c3 non-profit. This event supports art education in our community.
 

• public contact information if our community has further questions website: www.SpringfieldCeramicsandCraftsClub.org
email address: SCCCPresident1@gmail.com
Facebook page: https://facebook.com/events/s/holiday-market-and-sweet-shopp/966667149780
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Food Not Bombs Springfield, IL is meeting in the Bicentennial Room on the 3rd floor of the library. New members are also welcome. Food Not Bombs rescues edible food that would otherwise be discarded and shares it freely with the community to address food insecurity, and to protest systems that prioritize militarism, systemic barriers exacerbating inequity, and profit over the well-being of the people. We will be planning our future events and community involvement centering on food waste reduction and building mutual aid structures.