Saturday
Christian Student Leadership Camp: Green Pastures Christian Retreat Center, 1936 U.S. 67, Meredosia. Free | One-day event for ages 15 and older to grow in personal faith or those interested in joining camp staff. For more information, call 217-584-1374 or visit greenpasturesretreatcenter.org.
Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m., Prairie Village Health Care Center, 1024 W. Walnut St. | For children ages 1-12.
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Community Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m., Arcadia Care Jacksonville, 1021 N. Church St. | Eggs, candy and prizes for children age 12 and under.
Easter Egg Hunt: 10-11 a.m., Walmart, 1941 W. Morton Ave. Free | For ages 12 and younger.
Sensory Sensitive Storytime: 10-11 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Specifically designed for neurodiverse children or those with sensory processing challenges, but all families are welcome. Best suited for ages 3-7. For more information, visit jaxpl.org.
“Walk with Christ” Holy Week Event: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3601 Buckeye Drive, Springfield | Self-guided experience with special exhibits. For more information, visit springfieldstake.com.
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Grand Opening Celebration Lifestyle and Beauty Lab: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Cheryl Kelly & Co., 45 S. Central Park Plaza | Experiential beauty space dedicated to clean, conscious skincare, makeup and fragrance. Music by Jeff Newman, visit from mayor, refreshments, surprises and giveaways.
Springfield RV and Camping Show: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., BOS Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield. $8, cash only; children 12 and under, free | For more information, visit theboscenter.com.
Story Time: 10:30-11 a.m., Our Town Books, 64 E. Central Park Plaza. Free | Stories, pictures, cookies and live bunnies.
WJVO/WJVO’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m., Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate Ave. | Kids ages 2-12, special area for younger kids. Gates open at 10 a.m. 7,000 Easter eggs.
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No Kings Rally: Noon-2 p.m., corner of Main Street and Morton Avenue | Hosted by Indivisible Jacksonville and Morgan County Illinois Democrats. To register or for more information, visit mobilize.us/nokings.
“Aristocats”: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield | For tickets or more information, call 217-523-2787 or visit hcfta.org.
Walt Layne Benefit: 4 p.m., American Legion, 903 W. Superior Ave. | Live auction, food, money board, DJ and 50/50. Proceeds go to Walt Layne, who has liver cancer.
Powerful Dreams, Powerful Teams: 5 p.m., Hamilton’s, 110 N. East St. $150 | Fundraiser for the Triopia Athletic Booster Club. Silent and live auctions and Queen of Hearts raffle. Tickets include prime rib dinner for two and entry into cash prize drawings totaling $6,500. Contact any Booster Club member to purchase tickets.
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Sushi Roll: 7 p.m., Twisted Tree Music Hall, 1061 E. Morton Ave. | Live music.
“Cinderella”: 7-9 p.m., Jacksonville High School, 1211 N. Diamond St. Adults $10, students $5 | Tickets at the door.
STC presents “Nightmare at Camp Killamanbimbo”: 7:30 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield | For tickets or more information, call 217-523-2787 or visit hcfta.org.
“Choral Brilliance”: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Rammelkamp Chapel, 215 Park St. | Symphony Chorale and Orchestra and Illinois College concert choir. For more information, visit jaxsym-il.org.
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Toxic Johnny: 8 p.m., Amvets, 210 E Court St. | Live music.
Smokestacks: 10 p.m., Kuhl Tyme Korner, 901 W. Morton Ave. | Live music.
Sunday
Springfield RV and Camping Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., BOS Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield. $8, cash only; children 12 and under, free | For more information, visit theboscenter.com.
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Italian Buffet and Auction: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Westfair Christian Academy, 14 Clarke Drive. $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under | Fundraiser dinner includes pasta, sides, dessert and drink. To-go orders available at 1815 W. Lafayette Ave. For more information, call 217-243-7100.
Easter Egg Hunt: Noon, Hy-Vee, 1255 W. Morton Ave. | Bring baskets and a camera.
“Cinderella”: 2 p.m., Jacksonville High School, 1211 N. Diamond St. Adults $10, students $5 | Tickets at the door.
“Aristocats”: 2 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield | For tickets or more information, call 217-523-2787 or visit hcfta.org.
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STC presents “Nightmare at Camp Killamanbimbo”: 3 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. | For tickets or more information, call 217-523-2787 or visit hcfta.org.
Waverly Community Easter Egg Hunt: 3 p.m., Waverly Elementary School, 499 W. Elm St., Waverly | For toddlers to fourth grade students. Handicap-accessible/sensory-friendly hunting area will be available; text 217-473-9996 to RSVP for this area.
CCC Easter Egg Hunt: 3-4 p.m., Central Christian Church, 359 W. College Ave. | Hunt eggs and see the Easter Bunny.
Speed Puzzle Challenge Night: 3-5 p.m., Crossing Church, 803 S. Diamond St. $10 per person; $50 team of 5 | Register online at thecrossing.churchcenter.com
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Explorer’s Bible Study: 4 p.m., Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church, 951 Lincoln Ave. | Study of the Book of Luke, class discussion. Links will be provided for video lecture. Non-denominational weekly study meets each Sunday through April. If interested, call Sue at 217-685-0845.
Monday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
Client Choice Food Pantry: 9 a.m.-noon, The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Those who work or go to school during normal hours can make an appointment for the afternoon.
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Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.
Walking for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.
Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anyone in need.
Weather Spotter Training: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jacksonville High School, 1211 N. Diamond St. Free | Hosted by the National Weather Service. Learn how to identify and report severe weather. Open to all.
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Tuesday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
Little Lincoln Fireside Tales: 9-10 a.m. and 10:30-11:30 a.m., Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Classroom, 112 N. Sixth St., Springfield. Free | “Dinos, Dragons, and Monsters … Oh My!” For children up to 5 years old and their caregivers. Advance registration required at presidentlincoln.illinois.gov.
Client Choice Food Pantry: 9 a.m.-noon, The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Those who work or go to school during normal hours can make an appointment for the afternoon.
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Franklin School District Preschool Screening: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Franklin Christian Church, 111 Main St., Franklin. Free | For more information, call the grade school office at 217-675-2334.
Explorer’s Bible Study: 9:15 a.m., Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church, 951 Lincoln Ave. | Study of the Book of Luke, short devotional, class discussion and video lecture. Non-denominational weekly study meets each Tuesday through April. To sign up, call Pam at 217-473-4515.
Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.
Walking for Wellness:12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.
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Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anyone in need.
Wednesday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
Client Choice Food Pantry: 9 a.m.-noon, The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Those who work or go to school during normal hours can make an appointment for the afternoon.
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Triopia School District Preschool Screening: 9 a.m.-noon, Triopia Elementary School, 2204 Concord-Arenzville Road, Concord. Free | For more information, call grade school office at 217-457-2284, extension 1030.
Storytime: 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Stories and crafts every Wednesday. For more information, call 217-243-5435.
Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.
Walking for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.
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Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anyone in need.
Indivisible Jacksonville: 5:30 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Grassroots political activism group focused on promoting democracy and community engagement. Social time 5:30-6 p.m. Meeting begins at 6 p.m. Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month in the conference room.
Open Mic Comedy Night: 6 p.m., Pizza Records, 59 E. Central Park Plaza. Free | Comedians sign up at 6 p.m. for a 5-minute slot, or just come an enjoy the show. Call or text 217-200-0896 for more information.
Adult Craft Night: 6-7 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Make cards for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. To register, or for more information, call 217-243-5435, extension 235, or email Ali at ajones@jaxpl.org.
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Childbirth Education Class: 6-8 p.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St. | For women 24 weeks or greater and their support person. To register or for more information, visit memorial.health.
Small Business Workshop Series: 6-8 p.m., John Wood Community College Southeast Education Center, 39637 260th Ave., Pittsfield. Free for Pike County Chamber & Economic Development Corp. members; $40 for non-members | Six-part series starts today, meets each week through May 6. Different topic each week. To register, contact Gina Sheurman at gsheurman@pikeedc.org or 217-440-5101. For more information, visit pikeedc.org.
Thursday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m., noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
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Client Choice Food Pantry: 9 a.m.-noon, The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Those who work or go to school during normal hours can make an appointment for the afternoon.
Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.
Walking for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.
Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anyone in need.
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Abe for All: Sensory Friendly Evening: 4-6 p.m., Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., Springfield. Free admission | Theater and journey lights will be turned up, and the sound turned down. Some special effects will be turned off. A quiet room will be provided. For more information call 217-558-8844, email ALPLM.GuestEntry@Illinois.gov, or visit presidentlincoln.illinois.gov.
Journey to the Cross: 5-8 p.m., Wesley Chapel UMC, 1447 Merritt Road | Interactive event, walk through the final 24 hours of Jesus’ life. Short community worship and meditation services each hour.
Poetry Open Mic: 7 p.m., Soap Co. Coffee House, 207 S. Sandy St. Free | All are welcome. For questions, call 217-742-5777.
Friday
Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.
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Client Choice Food Pantry: 9 a.m.-noon, The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Arrive by 11:30 a.m. to have time to shop. Those who work or go to school during normal hours can make an appointment for the afternoon.
Toddler Storytime: 10-11 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Every Friday.
Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.
Community Easter Egg Hunt: 1 p.m., The Grove Health & Rehab Center, 873 Grove St. | Games, prizes and pictures with the Easter Bunny.
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Easter Egg Hunt and Family Night: 5-6:30 p.m., Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehab, 1517 W. Walnut St. | Coloring contest, face painting, Easter Bunny visit, giveaways and more. Egg hunt begins at 5:30 p.m. Open to children age 12 and under.
Legion Dinner: 5-7 p.m., Waverly American Legion, 136 E. State St. Prices vary. | Menu includes fish or hamburger, side items, desserts and drinks. Carryout available by calling 217-435-4951. Every Friday through April 3.
Art Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Springfield Art Association, M.G. Nelson Gallery, 700 N. Fourth St., Springfield | Installation artists Amy Wolfe and Doug Dewitt. “Meridian” on display through April 25. For more information, visit springfieldart.org.
The Damn Quails with special guest Duke Oursler: 7 p.m., Twisted Tree Music Hall, 1061 E. Morton Ave. | Live music.
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Good Friday Service: 7-8 p.m., City Church, 129 E. Vandalia Road | Worship and receive communion.
Game Night: 7-9 p.m., Beyond Tabletop Game Lounge, 73 E. Central Park Plaza. $5 at the door | Board games, card games, dice games and trivia. First Friday of each month.
Comedy Night: 8 p.m., Pizza Records, 1847 S. Main St. | Headliner: Wesley Riley.
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