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Citizens Police Academy Bass Tournament: 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Lake Jacksonville. Entry fee $100 per team | Cash prizes. For more information, contact Glenn Robson at 217-883-2742.<\/p>\n
Plant Sale: 8 a.m.-11 a.m., 1106 Lynnville Lane, Jacksonville. | Varieties include tomatoes, green peppers, cabbage, broccoli and eggplant. Proceeds benefit Lynnville Christian Church.<\/p>\n
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Indie Bookstore Day: 9 a.m., Our Town Books, 64 E. Central Park Plaza | Bring a tote for the $10 Fill-a-Bag sale. Find the Golden Ticket for free audiobooks for a year. Discount wheel, vendors, kids bingo, raffles and prizes. For more information, visit Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Farms of Illinois Pop-Up: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., The Farms of Illinois and Bland Family Farm, 1203 W. Walnut St. | Mueller Family Farm’s plant sale with variety of plants all grown locally in Bluffs. Simply Sourdough breads and baked goods. Farm-fresh produce, meats and dairy. For more information, visit\u00a0thefarmsil.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Riverside Flea Market: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 Front St., Grafton. Free admission | Mix of antiques, handmade crafts, vintage finds and collectibles. For more information, visit\u00a0riversandroutes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Baby Rave Dance Party: 10 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. Free admission | Lights, music, bubbles, and play. Costumes encouraged. For children up to four years of age. For more information, call 217-243-5435 or email clangdon@jaxpl.org.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Wildflower Walks: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., depart from Country Bumpkin, 103 Gov. Oglesby St., Elkhart. $15 adults, $10 children | Every Saturday in April the Elkhart Historical Society will be hosting Wildflower Walks on Elkhart Hill. Reservations required; call Gillette Ransom 217- Downtown Jacksonville Spring Block Party: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Downtown Jacksonville | Sidewalk sales, activities, chalk fun, food, local deals and surprises. Pick up a passport at participating businesses for chance to win grand prize.<\/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 Community Egg Hunt: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Minnie Barr Park, 300 E. Walnut St. | Food, music, and prizes. Egg hunt starts at 11:30 a.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n City of Springfield Earth Fair: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Union Square Park, 500 E. Madison St., Springfield. Free admission | Family activities, food trucks and ASL-friendly. For more information, visit springfield.il.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n Club Race: 2 p.m., Jacksonville R\/C Speedway, 800 E. Vandalia | Gates open at 11 a.m. Practice noon to 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Jacksonville Disc Golf Club: 2-4 p.m., Nichols Park, 110 Holkenbrink Drive | Standing 18-hole round at the Nichols Park course every Saturday, weather permitting. For more information, visit Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Beaux Arts Ball: 5-11 p.m., various locations in Jacksonville. Patron tickets $50; general tickets $10 | Champagne reception, David Strawn Art Gallery 5 p.m. Coronation, Rammelkamp Chapel 7 p.m. Dance, Hamilton’s 9 p.m. Tickets available online at strawnartgallery.org<\/a> and at the Rammelkamp Chapel.<\/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 hcfta.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Revel in Red: 8-10 p.m., Twisted Tree, 1061 E. Morton Ave. | Live music.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sunday<\/p>\n Classroom Dedication: 2 p.m., Lynnville Christian Church, 32 Albion St., Lynnville.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Esprit De Corp Academy Spring Concert: 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 400 W. Morgan St. | Performance by Academy students.<\/p>\n STC presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: 2 p.m.,\u00a0Hoogland 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 Esprit De Corp Academy Spring Concert: 6 p.m., Red Wall, 100 Main St., Franklin | Performance by Academy students.<\/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 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.\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 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 Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Mindful Movement: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Jeannie Hemphill teaches the basics of mindful movement. Bring a towel.\u00a0<\/p>\n NAACP: 6 p.m., Mayor’s Conference Room, Municipal Building, 200 W. Douglas Ave. | Held in Mayor’s conference room on fourth Monday of each month.<\/p>\n Tuesday<\/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 The Glenn Miller Orchestra: 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 Wednesday\n<\/p>\n Jacksonville Senior Center Flea Market: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Jacksonville Community Center, 1309 S. Main St., inside Community Park. Free\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 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 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.<\/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 John Lynn Presents: Louis & Clark \u2014 the Return to St. Louis (1806):\u00a06-8 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Explore the return journey of the Lewis and Clark expedition via the Missouri River. For more information, visit jaxpl.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Paint and Pour Event: 6:30 p.m., Lynville Christian Church, 32 Albion St., Lynnville. $40 | All materials are provided. Proceeds benefit Jacksonville Area Senior Chaplaincy Care. To register, call Carol at 217-473-9259<\/p>\n Thursday\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Jacksonville Senior Center Flea Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Jacksonville Community Center, 1309 S. Main St., inside Community Park. Free\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 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 Bluffs School District Preschool Screening: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bluffs School, 100 Rockwood, Bluffs. Free | For more information, call superintendent’s office 217-754-3714.\u00a0<\/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 Gift of Hope Flag Raising Ceremony: 2-3 p.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St. | Ceremony to raise awareness\u00a0of the importance of organ and tissue donation and to honor donors and their families.\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 Kickoff Party for Mindful Miles Walking Challenge: 4-6 p.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St. | Event information and giveaways. Contact Claire Peak at 447-784-3212 for more information. Register for the challenge at\u00a0mypacer.com<\/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 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 Pour Your Own Epoxy Workshop: 6-8 p.m., Springfield Beer Co., 73\u00a0E. Central Park Plaza. $144 | Craft your very own epoxy charcuterie board, lazy susan, clock, key holder shelf, coasters or mini pair. For more information, visit pouryourownepoxy.com<\/a>.<\/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 Mississippi Masters Golf Tournament: 1 p.m., Lockhaven Golf Club, 10872 Lawrence Keller Drive, Godfrey | Four-person scramble with 1 p.m. shotgun start. Register online at\u00a0graftonilchamber.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Meredosia May Days Festival: 6:30-8:30 p.m., along the Illinois River on Illinois Route 104, Meredosia | Two-day event with a variety of activities including pageant, flea market, parade, live music, kids rides and bounce house. Event continues tomorrow at 9 a.m. For more information, visit\u00a0jacksonvilleil.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Night at the Races: 7 p.m., Jacksonville Speedway, 110 N. Westgate Ave. | Morrow Brothers Ford MOWA Sprints plus 305 Sprints, Street Stocks, Sportsman and Micros.\u00a0Grandstands open at 5:30 p.m. Hot Laps 6:15 p.m. Racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information, visit jacksonvillespeedway.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Game Night: 7-9 p.m., Beyond Tabletop Game Lounge, 73 E. Central Park Plaza. $5 | Meet others and play board games, card games, dice games and trivia. First Friday of each month.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n To submit items to the calendar, go to\u00a0myjournalcourier.com and select \u201ccalendar,\u201d or email jjcsocial@myjournalcourier.com. Items must be submitted at least a week in advance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Saturday Citizens Police Academy Bass Tournament: 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Lake Jacksonville. 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