Good morning, Springfield.

The What's Happening update from Apr.

26 outlines a Sunday Crafting event + additional community activities, with details on times and venues for residents to join upcoming local gatherings.

Peanut, a playful stray found on April 13, is estimated to be 3 years old and is ready for adoption at the Sangamon County Animal Control in Springfield.

He is neutered & microchipped and vaccinated, with an adoption fee discounted to $35 & awaits a forever home.

Bruno is a friendly and high energy Rottweiler and Labrador mix named Dog of the Week by Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control.

The shelter is open Monday to Friday from (10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.) and Saturday from (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) for fostering or adoption in Springfield.

A free skill-sharing event for local entrepreneurs offering guidance on artificial intelligence, government contracting, SBA loans and stress management is scheduled for May 7 from 9 to 11:45 a.m. at Innovate Springfield at 1 Horace Mann Plaza plus a networking lunch will follow; registration is required.

The Saint Sharbel Lebanese Food Festival celebrated its 48th year on Apr.

26 — drawing locals with Lebanese cuisine and music — and organizers noted its long-standing community tradition.

The Illinois State Treasurer's Office is hosting an online 150-lot auction offering rare baseball cards, gold ingots and historic coins.

The auction runs from April 24 to May 3 on HiBid for anyone seeking unclaimed treasures.

Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) led a measure that passed the Senate and will require licensed Illinois pharmacies to post a clear sign with a QR code linking patients directly to FDA recall alerts.

The proposal aims to help patients quickly learn about medication recalls.

Highland Cow Paint Night with Ashley Blake

2-4 p.m. — Harvest Market — No cost info provided — Unleash creativity as you paint a quirky Highland Cow masterpiece under expert guidance.