Saturday
Elm City Classic Basketball Tournament: Midwest Athletic Center, 409 Hardin Ave. Admission is $10 each day; 5 and under free | Basketball players in grades 2-12 can register online. Event continues Sunday.
Chicago Bus Trip: 8 a.m., Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., Springfield. $80 | Explore Millennium Park, visit the Art Institute of Chicago for $26-$32 and more. Return to bus at 6:30 p.m. To register or for more information, visit springfieldart.org.
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Record Store Day: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Pizza Records, 59 E. Central Park Plaza | Coffee and snacks. For more information, visit jacksonvilleil.org.
Move & Mingle: 10 a.m.-noon, House of Lume Pilates Studio, 420 S. Clay Ave. | Mat pilates session on the lawn, and local vendors.
The Great Mushroom Hunt: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Raging Rivers Water Park, 100 Palisades Pkwy., Grafton. Free admission | For more information, visit riversandroutes.com.
Story Time: 10:30-11 a.m., Our Town Books, 64 E. Central Park Plaza. Free | Stories, pictures, cookies and live bunnies.
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Grand Opening: Noon-6 p.m., Viral Apparel, 846 S. Main St. | Soft launch grand opening. First 10 customers get 20% off. Goodie bags, raffle basket and more.
Author Meet and Greet: 1-3 p.m., Our Town Books, 64 E. Central Park Plaza | Author Sarah Powell discusses her latest book, “Until the Last Day.” For more information, visit ourtownbooks.com.
Jacksonville Disc Golf Club: 2-4 p.m., Nichols Park, 110 Holkenbrink Drive | Sanding 18-hole round at the Nichols Park course every Saturday, weather permitting. For more information, visit Facebook page.
Botanical Moss Art Experience: 3-4:30 p.m., Cheryl Kelly & Co’s Lifestyle & Beauty Lab, 45 S. Central Park Plaza. $58 | Guided, hands-on experience to design a 5 by 5 moss frame using preserved botanicals and natural textures. Wine and light bites included. No experience needed. For reservations, visit cherylkelly.co.
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Mrs. Roper’s Romp Pub Crawl Fundraiser: 3-7 p.m., four locations, downtown Quincy. $25 | Proceeds benefit Safe Moves for Seniors. Must be 21 or older. Participants are encouraged to dress in their best Mrs. Roper-inspired attire—bold prints, bright colors. Tickets available at 644 Maine Boutique or online at 644maine.com. For more information, visit Safe Moves for Seniors Facebook page.
Trivia Night: 4-8 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 320 E. State St. $10 per person | Hosted by Stars for Suicide Prevention. Baked potato bar starts at 4 p.m. Trivia starts 5 p.m. To register or for more information, visit Stars for Suicide Prevention Facebook page or email at stars4sp@mail.com.
Gamma Delta Lovefeast: 5 p.m., Hamilton’s Catering, 110 N. East St. | Alumnae and members celebrate 115 years of sisterhood. Buffet dinner, cash bar, and honoring shared legacy. Business casual attire is encouraged.
Jacksonville Trivia Night: 6-8 p.m., Bogart’s, 2142 Old State Road. $10 per person | Proceeds benefit Walk to End Alzheimer’s.Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food by Brickey’s BBQ. To register or for more information, visit Facebook page.
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Joe Stamm Band with special guest Myron Elkins: 7-10 p.m., Twisted Tree, 1061 E. Morton Ave. | Live music.
STC presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: 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.
The Wolf & Gypsy Band: 8-11 p.m., Amvets, 210 E. Court St. | Live music.
Toxic Johnny: 8-11:30 p.m., Kuhl Tyme Korner, 901 W. Morton Ave. | Live music.
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Sunday
Mushroom Festival and Morel Mushroom Hunt: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton. Free admission | Vendors, food and drinks specials, live music, goat yoga and mushroom hunt. For more information, visit riversandroutes.com.
Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Illinois College Criminal Justice Organization: 1-5 p.m., K’s Creek Golf Course, 1265 Sandusky Road. $50 per person | Two-person scramble with nine holes.
“Make Me A Song”: 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.
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STC presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: 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.
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.
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. For more information, visit jaxpl.org.
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Jacksonville Freemasons: 7 p.m., Harmony Lodge No. 3, 345 W. College Ave. | Meets the first and third Monday of each month. For more information, visit Facebook page.
Tuesday
Little Lincoln Fireside Tales: Night: 9-10 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m., Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Classroom, 112 N. Sixth St., Springfield. Free | For children up to 5 years old and caregivers. Stories and activities. Registration required at presidentlincoln.illinois.gov.
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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Teen Craft Night: 6-8 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Basket weaving. Materials and snacks provided.
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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Meredosia/Chambersburg School District Preschool Screening: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Meredosia Elementary School, 830 M. St., Meredosia. Free | For more information, call grade school office 217-584-1355.
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.
Spring Salad Luncheon: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Winchester United Methodist Church, Sibert Hall, 20 N. Walnut St., Winchester. $10 | Hosted by Winchester UMC Women. Salad, dessert and drink. Carry-out available. For more information, call 217-742-3610.
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.
Meals for the Fields: 4-6 p.m., Jacksonville High School, 1211 N. Diamond St. $12 | Drive-thru chicken dinner fundraiser for Jacksonville FFA. Meal pickup on the west side of JHS at the shop drive. Includes sides and roll. For more information, visit Facebook page Facebook page.
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.
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Adult Book Club: 6-7 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | “Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. For more information, visit jaxpl.org.
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 | Meets each week through May 6. To register, contact Gina Sheurman at gsheurman@pikeedc.org or 217-440-5101. For more information, visit pikeedc.org.
Author Event and Book Signing: 7-8 p.m., Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum – Union Theater, 112 N. Sixth St., Springfield | Christina Shutt and Ian Hunt discuss their book “Lincoln: The Life and Legacy that Defined a Nation in 100 Objects.” Doors open at 6 p.m. Advance registration required at presidentlincoln.illinois.gov.
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. Play starts at 7 p.m. On the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
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Thursday
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.
Waverly School District Preschool Screening: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., First Baptist Church, 180 N. Grove St., Waverly. Free | For more information, call Waverly school office 217-435-2331.
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Central Illinois Bookstore Crawl: 10 a.m., Our Town Books, 64 E. Central Park Plaza | Three-day event runs through Saturday. Pick up crawl passport today at any of the five participating bookstores. Spend at least $10 or give a social media follow to earn passport stamp. Return fully stamped passport for a chance to win. For more information, visit Facebook page.
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.
Jacksonville Promise Night: 2 p.m.-closing, Leo’s Pizza, 230 S. Main St. | Mention Jacksonville Promise when placing order and Leo’s will donate 15% of total to scholarship program. Call 217-243-3413. Fourth Thursday of each month.
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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.
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.
Chains of Command Disc Golf Club: 6-7 p.m., Forman Grove Park, 210 S. Johnson St. | Standing nine-hole round every Thursday, weather permitting.
Jason Eady: 7-10 p.m., Twisted Tree, 1061 E. Morton Ave. | Live music.
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“Verviers & Marble Teeth”: 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.
Friday
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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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.
STC presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: 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.
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