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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<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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 | 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.<\/p>\n Story Time: 10:30-11 a.m., Our Town Books, 64 E. Central Park Plaza. Free | Stories, pictures, cookies and live bunnies.<\/p>\n Easter Egg Hunt: Noon-1 p.m., Chapter II, 420 S. Clay Ave.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Gallery Opening: 6-8 p.m., David\u00a0Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave. | Artist Ben Bedford. For more information, call 217-243-9390 or email strawnartgallery@frontier.com.<\/p>\n Rezzin8: 8-11 p.m., The Hangout Bar and Grill, 901 W. Superior Ave. | Live music.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sunday<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Monday<\/p>\n Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n 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\u00a0bloodcenter.org<\/a> and use code 60058 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. Meeting Rooms 2 and 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.<\/p>\n Walking for Wellness:\u00a012:30-3 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Mindful Movement: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. |\u00a0Jeannie Hemphill teaches basics of mindful movement. Bring a towel.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Breastfeeding 101:\u00a06-7:30 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Tuesday<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Produce and Bakery Giveaway:\u00a09 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The Four R\u2019s: 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<\/a>. For more information, contact Danyle Watkins at danyle.watkins@llcc.edu or Marlena Constant at marlena.constant@llcc.edu.<\/p>\n Big Mo: 6:30 p.m., Grace Southern Baptist Church, 302 W. Wright St., Virden. Donations accepted. | Live music.<\/p>\n Wednesday\n<\/p>\n Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Client Choice Food Pantry:\u00a09 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Free Lunch:\u00a0Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Open Mic Comedy Night: 6 p.m., Pizza Records, 59 E. Central Park Plaza. Free | Comedians sign up at 6\u00a0p.m. for a 5-minute slot, or just come and enjoy the show. Call or text 217-200-0896 for more information.<\/p>\n 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,\u00a0visit\u00a0pikeedc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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\u00a0Arielle at 618-786-2331, extension 338.<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n Thursday\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Via De Cristo Retreat for Women: Green Pastures Christian Retreat Center, 1936 US-67, Meredosia | Four-day retreat for ages 18 and older.\u00a0Contact Becky Henderson at beckyhen.5538@yahoo.com for more details.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Open House and Vision Reception: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Esprit de Corps Academy, 876\u00a0W. State St. | Celebrate the future home of youth music education, performance and possibility. For more information, visit jacksonvilleil.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Illinois College TheatreWorks: 7:30 p.m., Illinois College Sibert Theatre, \u00a01101 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Comedy Open Mic Night: 7:30-10 p.m., KJB\u2019s, 222 E. State St. Free | For more information, call 217-320-8137.<\/p>\n Friday<\/p>\n Produce and Bakery Giveaway:\u00a09 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Toddler Storytime: 10-11 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Every Friday.\u00a0<\/p>\n Free Lunch: Noon-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1124 Wall St. | Freshly prepared hot meal, drink and snacks.<\/p>\n Lego Club: 2:30-5 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Drop in and build a superhero.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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\u2019s wildlife and landscapes.<\/p>\n Bob Miller: 7-10 p.m., Pere Marquette Lodge Winery, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton. Free admission | Live music.<\/p>\n Them Dirty Roses: 7-10 p.m., Twisted Tree, 1061 E. Morton Ave. | Live music.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n
Create a pen and ink drawing with artist Ben Bedford. To register or for more information, go to strawnartgallery.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n