David Anderson is the co-owner of The Corkscrew. He spoke to Community Voices about how he and his wife came to own the business. He also shared his expertise about wine and explained what is offered at the Corkscrew.

Devin Michael Leming is a local actor from Decatur, Ill. He starred as Peter Pan at the Muni and is set to play SpongeBob SquarePants in the Muni's opening show. He spoke to Community Voices about the character and how he is preparing for the role.

The Academy of Lifelong Learning at Lincoln Land Community College presented a forum on climate change. Climatologist Dr. Trent Ford spoke about terminology, explained environmental factors and shared his concerns about climate change.

Lori Schlosser is the host of the podcast “Blessed in this Mess,” which provides encouragement to family caregivers. Schlosser spoke to Community Voices about how she uses her experience as a caregiver to her son and mother to provide helpful tips on how to find peace and preserve wellness.

Summer Griffith is the acting director of the Lincoln Library, and Emily Stone is the assistant director. They spoke to Community Voices about the various programming offered at the Lincoln Library all summer long including the return of the “bubble bus.”

Mark and Suzi Pettyjohn live in Rochester. Mark is a retirement asset manager and Suzi is Rochester’s Scholastic Bowl coach. They spoke to Community Voices about their organization, Nature’s Child Academy, which is a nature-based pre-school in Rochester. They also own the Brunchfield Café, and Mark runs the Retirement Peace Project.

Bicycle Doctor owner Robert LaBonte joins Community Voices to update a growing trend in cycling, electric bikes. He also discusses the Springfield bike path network.

The Old State Capitol Art Fair kicks off on May 21. This is also the start of the downtown farmer’s market and the summer festival season. The Phoenix Center’s pride festival is also May 21. Julie Beveridge with the art fair and Kayla Graven with Downtown Springfield Inc. spoke to Community Voices about what visitors to the downtown area can expect.

Donna Jefferson is a local playwright who wrote the play "Mama's Day" after the passing of her mother. The play runs May 20-22, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Jefferson spoke to Community Voices about what inspires her writings and how to find inspiration in nature.

China Towne is a "Ceramic & Fired Arts Studio," owned by Kim Votsmier, where people can pick out ceramic pieces and paint them. Votsmier spoke to Community Voices about the special classes she offers, including glass fusing and precious metal clay. She also shared how she learns new techniques and then teaches them at her store. She also tells her story about how she got involved in the world of arts and crafts.