Event Calendar

Taylorville First United Methodist Church Blessings of the backpacks for students, teachers, and any school staff during the 8:45 worship service. Ice-cream sundaes will be served after church. We are located at the 200 S. Walnut St. Taylorville First Untied Methodist Church.

August 23rd 2pm

Afternoon Book Club

Taylorville Public Library

Join us as we discuss the book Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. To be added to our book ordering list, please contact library staff at 217-824-4736

August 23rd 6pm

Evening Book Club

Taylorville Public Library

Join us as we discuss the book The Paper Palace written by Miranda Cowley Heller. Books for this club will be available for pick up starting August 2nd at the library’s circulation desk.

The Manner’s Park Pool is once again offering Water Zumba every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Pay when you attend the classes.

The Taylorville VFW is hosting a Queen of Hearts drawing every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. The drawing happens at 8:00 p.m., and food is available for purchase.

The Senior Center in Taylorville has regular pinochle games each week on  Wednesday and Friday starting at 1:00 p.m.  If you used to play and need a refresher course or have never played and need a lesson or two, we have someone here to help you with just that!!!  This is a great way to spend an afternoon as well as meeting new friends. Need transportation to the center?  Well we offer that too!!!  Please call 824-4263 for more details.  The Senior Center is  located at 701 West Adams in Taylorville.  We look forward to seeing you!!!!

The Taylorville Eagles are hosting Bingo at 7:00 p.m. at 217 East Main Cross. There will be food and drink available.

August 25th 6pm

Pizza and a Paperback

Taylorville Public Library

Join our Teen Book Club for pizza and a discussion about The Grace Year written by Kim Liggett. Books for this club will be available for pick up starting August 2nd at the library’s circulation desk.

Now Showing at Taylorville Public Library: Disney’s Encanto
Theatre-style refreshments will be served, and admission is free to all
ages.

The Manner’s Park Pool is once again offering Water Zumba every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Pay when you attend the classes.

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Join noted natural resources economist, Dr. Silvia Secchi in a free educational webinar.
Register at the provided URL link

The Taylorville American Legion 73 is hosting a Queen of Hearts drawing every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. 

The Senior Center in Taylorville has regular pinochle games each week on  Wednesday and Friday starting at 1:00 p.m.  If you used to play and need a refresher course or have never played and need a lesson or two, we have someone here to help you with just that!!!  This is a great way to spend an afternoon as well as meeting new friends. Need transportation to the center?  Well we offer that too!!!  Please call 824-4263 for more details.  The Senior Center is  located at 701 West Adams in Taylorville.  We look forward to seeing you!!!!

The annual Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon on the Taylorville Square. There will be early produce, bedding plants, fresh flowers, baked goods, and craft items. Check out DowntownTaylorville on Facebook for more information.

The Stonington American Legion Auxiliary in conjunction with the Taylorville VFW  Auxiliary is hosting a benefit run for donations to the Wreaths Across America Campaign. Donations will fund wreaths to be placed on the graves in Camp Butler Cemetery near Springfield in December. The run will be held on August 27th starting at the Taylorville VFW and ending at the Stonington American Legion where there will be food and entertainment after visiting other towns in the area. Registration is 11:00 am to 12:45 pm at the VFW in Taylorville (515 N West Ave).  Join in the fun while supporting a  worthy cause.