Saturday
Rotary Club of Jacksonville Bass Tournament: 6 a.m.-1 p.m., Lake Jacksonville. $200 per team | First prize $2,500. For more information, visit jacksonvillerotary.org.
Wildflower Walks: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., depart from Country Bumpkin, 103 Gov. Oglesby St., Elkhart. $15 adults, $10 children | Elkhart Historical Society will host Wildflower Walks on Elkhart Hill every Saturday in April. Reservations required; call Gillette Ransom 217-947-2238.
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Pen and Ink Drawing Workshop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave. $50 members, $55 non-members |
Create a pen and ink drawing with artist Ben Bedford. To register or for more information, go to strawnartgallery.org.
Journey to the Cross: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wesley Chapel UMC, 1447 Merritt Road | Experience the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life. Self-guided participation.
Story Time: 10:30-11 a.m., Our Town Books, 64 E. Central Park Plaza. Free | Stories, pictures, cookies and live bunnies.
Easter Egg Hunt: Noon-1 p.m., Chapter II, 420 S. Clay Ave.
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Easter Egg Hunt: 2-3:30 p.m., The Pointe, 20 Jacksonville Place. Free | Visit with the Easter Bunny, LifeStar Ambulance tours, bounce houses, DJ and 5,000 eggs. Check-in begins at 2 p.m. Hunt starts at 2:30 p.m.
Gallery Opening: 6-8 p.m., David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave. | Artist Ben Bedford. For more information, call 217-243-9390 or email strawnartgallery@frontier.com.
Rezzin8: 8-11 p.m., The Hangout Bar and Grill, 901 W. Superior Ave. | Live music.
Sunday
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton. Adults $39.95; Children 4-12 $14.95 | Menu includes fried chicken, sides, salad and dessert bar. Egg hunts begin at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservations required for parties of six or more; call 618-786-2331, extension 502.
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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.
Blood Drive: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St. | To donate, contact ImpactLife Springfield at 800-747-5401 or visit bloodcenter.org and use code 60058 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. Meeting Rooms 2 and 3.
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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.
Mindful Movement: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Jeannie Hemphill teaches basics of mindful movement. Bring a towel.
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Breastfeeding 101: 6-7:30 p.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St. | Presented by board-certified lactation consultant. Partners and doulas are encouraged to attend. Meeting Room 5. Held on the first Monday of each month. Register online at memorial.health.
Macoupin County Historical Society: 7 p.m., MCHS Ruyle Genealogy Building, 900 Breckenridge St., Carlinville. Free | Botanist William McClain of New Berlin and career orchardist Bob Malham will discuss the history of orchards in Macoupin County.
Tuesday
Organ Donation Awareness Month: 7-10 a.m., X’s & O’s Donuts and Bakery, 218 W. Morton Ave. | Sign up to become an organ donor and get a free doughnut.
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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.
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.
The Four R’s: Refreshing, Reclaiming, Recharging and Renewing”: 6-7 p.m., Lincoln Land Community College, Trutter Hall, 2400 Millennium Drive, Springfield | Featured speaker Ty Howard discusses cultivating mental health and wellbeing through the The Four R’s. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Light snacks served. To register, visit llcc.edu/ECE-speaker. For more information, contact Danyle Watkins at danyle.watkins@llcc.edu or Marlena Constant at marlena.constant@llcc.edu.
Big Mo: 6:30 p.m., Grace Southern Baptist Church, 302 W. Wright St., Virden. Donations accepted. | Live music.
Wednesday
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.
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.
Bluffs American Legion Chicken and Fish Dinner: 5-7 p.m., American Legion, 24 E. Oakes St., Bluffs. Adults $15, children age 4-10, $5, age 3 and under, free. | All you can eat. Menu includes fried chicken, fish, sides, dessert and drink. Carry-out available.
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 and enjoy the show. Call or text 217-200-0896 for more information.
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 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.
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Berry Wine Dinner: 6:30-8 p.m., Pere Marquette Lodge, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton. Admission $67.50-$73.80 | Four-course gourmet meal paired with hand-selected wines. For reservations, call Arielle at 618-786-2331, extension 338.
Bingo: 7-10 p.m., Morgan County VFW, 903 VFW Lane, Jacksonville. $1-$9 | Hot dogs, chips, popcorn and soda available. No outside snacks or alcohol. Doors open at 6 p.m. On the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
Thursday
Via De Cristo Retreat for Women: Green Pastures Christian Retreat Center, 1936 US-67, Meredosia | Four-day retreat for ages 18 and older. Contact Becky Henderson at beckyhen.5538@yahoo.com for more details.
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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.
What Can the Job Center of Jacksonville Do for You?: 11 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. Free | Career specialist Jeni Sprinkle shares information about job boards, resume building and applications.
Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.
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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.
Open House and Vision Reception: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Esprit de Corps Academy, 876 W. State St. | Celebrate the future home of youth music education, performance and possibility. For more information, visit jacksonvilleil.org.
Teen Advisory Board: 5-6 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Help make the library a better place for teens. For more information, contact Courtney at clangdon@jaxpl.org or Brittany at boverby@jaxpl.org, or call 217-243-5435.
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Unicorn Storytime Party: 5-6:30 p.m., Our Town Books, 64 E. Central Park Plaza. $10 | Unicorn crafts, snacks, books, stuffies and scavenger hunt. Cash or Venmo to @BeanandBooks25.
Illinois College TheatreWorks: 7:30 p.m., Illinois College Sibert Theatre, 1101 W. College Ave. $10; faculty and staff $5; students free | “Anatomy of Gray” directed by Nancy Taylor Porter. For reservations, call 217-245-3471 or visit ic.edu/theatre/tickets.
Comedy Open Mic Night: 7:30-10 p.m., KJB’s, 222 E. State St. Free | For more information, call 217-320-8137.
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. 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.
Lego Club: 2:30-5 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Drop in and build a superhero.
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Art Opening Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Springfield Art Association, 105 N. Fifth St., Springfield | “Meditations” featuring photographer David Ross and ceramicist Carl Kamp is on display through May 27.
Morgan County Audubon Society: 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church: 870 W. College Ave. | Program “Birds, Frogs and Sloths: Exploring Bocas Del Toro,” featuring stories and photographs of Panama’s wildlife and landscapes.
Bob Miller: 7-10 p.m., Pere Marquette Lodge Winery, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton. Free admission | Live music.
Them Dirty Roses: 7-10 p.m., Twisted Tree, 1061 E. Morton Ave. | Live music.
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Illinois College TheatreWorks: 7:30 p.m., Illinois College Sibert Theatre, 1101 W. College Ave. $10; faculty and staff $5; students free | “Anatomy of Gray” directed by Nancy Taylor Porter. For reservations, call 217-245-3471 or visit ic.edu/theatre/tickets.
Paranormal Investigation Tour: 8-10 p.m., Pere Marquette Lodge, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton. $50 | GRIP Paranormal explores the 1800s cemetery and other locations on the grounds of Pere Marquette Lodge. Guests must stay overnight to participate. For reservations, call Arielle at 618-786-2331, extension 338.
To submit items to the calendar, go to myjournalcourier.com and select “calendar,” or email jjcsocial@myjournalcourier.com. Items must be submitted at least a week in advance.