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Elm City Classic Basketball Tournament: Midwest Athletic Center, 409 Hardin Ave.\u00a0Admission is $10 each day; 5 and under free | Basketball players in grades 2-12 can register online<\/a>. Event continues Sunday.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Move & Mingle: 10 a.m.-noon, House of Lume Pilates Studio, 420 S. Clay Ave. | Mat pilates session on the lawn, and local vendors.<\/p>\n The Great Mushroom Hunt: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Raging Rivers Water Park, 100 Palisades Pkwy., Grafton. Free admission | For more information, visit\u00a0riversandroutes.com<\/a>.<\/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 Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Mrs. Roper\u2019s Romp Pub Crawl Fundraiser:\u00a03-7 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\u2014bold prints, bright colors. Tickets available at 644 Maine Boutique or online at\u00a0644maine.com<\/a>. For more information, visit Safe Moves for Seniors Facebook page.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Jacksonville Trivia Night: 6-8 p.m., Bogart’s, 2142 Old State Road. $10 per person | Proceeds benefit Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s.Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food by Brickey\u2019s BBQ. To register\u00a0or for more information, visit\u00a0Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Joe Stamm Band with special guest Myron Elkins: 7-10 p.m., Twisted Tree, 1061 E. Morton Ave. | Live music.<\/p>\n 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\u00a0hcfta.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Wolf & Gypsy Band: 8-11 p.m., Amvets, 210 E. Court St. | Live music.\u00a0<\/p>\n Toxic Johnny: 8-11:30 p.m., Kuhl Tyme Korner, 901 W. Morton Ave. | Live music.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Sunday<\/p>\n Mushroom Festival and Morel Mushroom Hunt: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center,\u00a013653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton. Free admission | Vendors, food and drinks specials, live music, goat yoga and mushroom hunt. For more information, visit riversandroutes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n “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<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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\u00a0hcfta.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/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 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. For more information, visit jaxpl.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Tuesday<\/p>\n Little Lincoln Fireside Tales: Night: 9-10 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m., Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Classroom,\u00a0112 N. Sixth St.,\u00a0Springfield. Free | For children up to 5 years old and caregivers. Stories and activities. Registration required at presidentlincoln.illinois.gov<\/a>.<\/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 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 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 Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Teen Craft Night: 6-8 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Basket weaving. Materials and snacks provided.\u00a0<\/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 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 Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.<\/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 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.<\/p>\n Free Lunch:\u00a0Noon-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 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\u00a0Facebook page<\/a>.<\/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 Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Adult Book Club: 6-7 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | \u201cMidnight Library\u201d by Matt Haig. For more information, visit jaxpl.org<\/a>.<\/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 | Meets each week through May 6. To register, contact Gina Sheurman at gsheurman@pikeedc.org or 217-440-5101. For more information, visit\u00a0pikeedc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bingo:\u00a07-10\u00a0p.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\u00a0p.m. Play starts at 7 p.m. On the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Thursday\u00a0\u00a0<\/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 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.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/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 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.\u00a0<\/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 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 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.<\/p>\n Jason Eady: 7-10 p.m., Twisted Tree, 1061 E. Morton Ave. | Live music.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n “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<\/a>.\u00a0<\/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 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 Article continues below this ad<\/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