Today
thru
Sun, March 31st
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
What: Taking Bob Price Scholarship Applications
When: now thru Sunday, March 31st
Etc: Scholarship is available to high school students
living in Illinois State Police District 18 counties of
Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery.
$1000 scholarship(s) will be awarded to qualifying students
with a major in criminal justice, forensics, fire science and public safety
which were ISP Msgt. Bob Price's passions. Students should contact
their school counselors for details and applications or contact
Ginger Barnes at 217-825-9175 or prbyginger@yahoo.com
Today
thru
Mon, April 1st
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What: Kids' Inspirational Hike
When: Now thru Monday, April 1st @ 5p
Where: Brehmer Sanctuary, 194 Brehmer Lane, Hillsboro
Etc: For the youngest hikers 3-10. Beginning at the covered
bridge on Timber trail, look for 12 inspirational signs and record answers
on a tally sheet. Submit answers to Brehmer Facebook page,
website or the form available in the Little Free Library By April 1st.
Two complete and random entries will be drawn for prizes.
Location: Bremer Sanctuary
Today
thru
Thu, March 15th
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Who: Knights of Columbus
What: Carlinville Lenten Fish Fry
When: Friday, March 15th 11a-1p & 4p-7p
Where: Carlinville Moose Lodge, 801 Pine
Etc: River fish, White fish, or shrimp,
with French fries or baked potato and slaw $10
Dine in, carry out but no drive thru!
Desserts by Ladies KC Auxiliary available for purchase.
Location: Carlinville
Tue, March 19th
thru
Sun, March 19th
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What: Mulberry Grove Area Blood Drive
When: Tuesday, March 19th, 10a-3p
Where: Mulberry Grove High School,
801 West Wall Street, Indistrial Arts Building
Schedule: http://RedCrossBlood.org
Location: Mulberry Grove
Tue, March 19th
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
What: Bridge the Gap
When: Tuesday, March 19th 4:30p-6:30p
Where: Nokomis Pentecostal Church, 219 North Oakland Street, Nokomis
Etc: Taco bar and dessert served.
Bridge the Gap is a Ministry of the Nokomis Ministerial Alliance
with the purpose of bridging the gap between community churches
and our shared ministry to serve those in need.
Location: Nokomis
Wed, March 20th
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
What: Raymond Area Blood Drive
When: Wednesday, March 20th 9a-2p
Where: Lincolnwood High School,
Auditorium Stage, 507 North Prairie, Raymond
Schedule: http://bloodcenter.org
Location: Lincolnwood High School
Thu, March 21st
thru
Sun, March 24th
7:30 PM - 2:00 PM
What: Mean Girls "High School Version"
When: March 21-23rd @ 7:30p , March 24th @ 2p
Where: WD Kilton Fine Arts Center,
1100 North Old Route 66, Litchfield
Etc: Gold Angel tix $12 w/reservation only.
General Admission $8. Tix: 217-710-6572 or at the door.
Location: Litchfield
Thu, March 21st
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
What: Feeding Our Neighbors
When: Thursday, March 21st 4:30p-6p
Where: The Federated Church,
122 East 2nd Street, Carlinville
Etc: Free community dinner. Dine-in or carry-out
Chicken breast, roasted potaoes, vegetable and brownies
Location: Carlinville
Thu, March 21st
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
What: Garden Club Meeting
When: Thursday, March 21st @ 11:30a
Where: The Ariston, 413 Old Route 66, Litchfield
Etc: orginizational meeting sharing ideas for
futire garen tours, meetings, etc.
Location: Litchfield
Fri, March 22nd
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Who: Knights of Columbus
What: Carlinville Lenten Fish Fry
When: Friday, March 22nd 11a-1p & 4p-7p
Where: Carlinville Moose Lodge, 801 Pine
Etc: River fish, White fish, or shrimp,
with French fries or baked potato and slaw $10
Dine in, carry out but no drive thru!
Desserts by Ladies KC Auxiliary available for purchase.
Location: Carlinville
Fri, March 22nd
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What: Virden Fish Fry
When: Friday, March 22nd 4p-7p
Where: Virden KC Hall, 1320 North Dye Street
Etc: Meal - fish, potato, slaw & cookie $11, sandwich $6
Dine in , drive thru, carryout
Location: Virden
Fri, March 22nd
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What: Staunton Fish Fry
When: Friday, March 22nd 4p-7p
Where: Staunton VFW, 120 East Henry
Etc: White fish fillets, catfish fillets, shrimp and chicken strips
Sides: baked beans, mac n' cheese, coleslaw and french fries
Dine in or carry out
Location: Staunton
Fri, March 22nd
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What: Litchfield Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
When: Friday, March 22nd 5p-7p
Where: Holy Family Parish Center,
211 East Columbia, Litchfield
Etc: Drive thru service only
Fish, fries & slaw $12
Fish sandwich $7
Famous spiral potatoes $7
Location: Litchfield
Fri, March 22nd
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
What: Nokomis Friday Fish Fry
When: Friday, March 22nd 4:30p-7p
Where: St. louis Catholic Church Parish Center
523 East Union Street, Nokomis
Etc: Dine in or carry out
$15 per meal or box of fish $25
Kids meal 5-11 years old $7
4 and under FREE
Dine in = All you can eat:!
Fried fish, baked fish, fries, mac n cheese, pizza, green beans
baked beans, applesauce, coleslaw and dessert.
Location: Nokomis
Fri, March 22nd
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Who: Hillsboro Knights of Columbus
What: Hillsboro Fish Fry
When: Friday, March 22nd 5p-7p
Where: St. Agnes Catholic Church,
216 East Tremont, Hillsboro
Etc: Fried fish, tater tots, hush puppies,
cole slaw and dessert. Drive thru available.
Location: Hillsboro
Fri, March 22nd
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
What: Raymond Fish Fry
When: Friday, March 22nd, 4:30p-6:30p
Where: Raymond KC Hall, 510 East Sparks
Etc: Fried fish, potato wedges, baked potatoes,
baked beans, coleslaw, and cake
$13 per person or 2 for $25.
Kids Pricing (indoor only)
Age 10 and under $7.00
Dine in , drive thru, carryout.
Also taking donations for new HVAC sytem
for the KC Hall.
Location: Raymond
Sat, March 23rd
thru
Sun, March 24th
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Litchfield Park District is once again hosting their Casino Night fundraiser at the Litchfield Community Center. It's BYOB with light snacks provided. Casino chips will be provided as part of the admission cost. Those chips have no cash value but can be exchanged for prizes. Tickets can be purchased at the Park District office or from any Park District Commissioner.
Location: Litchfield Community Center
Phone: 217-324-9075
Sat, March 23rd
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
What: Annual Harvel Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 23rd @ 1:30p
Where: Harvel Park
Etc: Age groups: 0-2, 3-4, 5-6. 7-10
Each participant receives a prize
Sponsored by the Village of Harvel
Rain date: March 30th
Location: Harvel
Sat, March 23rd
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
What: Raymond Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 23rd @ 10:30p
Where: Raymond Park
Etc: Sponsored by Project Third Day Panhandle
Age groups: pre-k, K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Rain date March 30th
Location: Raymond
Sat, March 23rd
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Who: Panhandle Educational Foundation
What: Trivia Night
When: Saturday, March 23rd @ 6:30p
Where: Waggoner Centennial Building, 369 East Main
Etc: "Crazy 8's" Theme. 8 rounds of 8 questions
for a coust of $88 for a table up to 10.
Bring your own food & snacks. Doors open @ 6p
Location: Waggoner
Sat, March 23rd
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
What: Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 23rd, 10:30a-11:30a
Where: Hillsboro Public Library, 420 South Main
Etc: Live bunnies and hunting for eggs!
Location: Hillsboro Public Library
Sun, March 24th
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
You can learn more about the lives and history of Illinois bobcats and coyotes at the Bremer Sanctuary March 24th from 1:00 until 2:30. Nathan Grider, Wildlife Programs Section Manager with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources returns to his native Hillsboro to discuss the biology, ecology and population trends of coyotes and bobcats in the state.
Location: H & B Bremer Sanctuary
Website: https://bremersanctuary.com
Sun, March 24th
thru
Sun, March 31st
9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
What: Resurrection Services
Where: First Baptist Church, 410 West 3rd North Street, Mt. Olive
When: Palm Sunday, March 24th,
Revelation Study @ 9:30a,
worship service @ 10:30a,
& youth group and evening service @ 5p
Wednesday, March 27th @ 7p, Resurrection Revival
Thursday, March 28th @ 7p, prepackaged communion
Friday, March 29th @ 7p, speaker Wayne Staten
Sunday, March 31st @ 9:30a Revelation Study,
10:30 worship service and 5p Youth group & evening services
Location: Mt. Olive
Mon, March 25th
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
What: Greenfield Area Blood Drive
When: Monday, March 25th, 8:30a-1:30p
Where: Greenfield High School,
502 East Street, in the new gym
Schedule: http://RedCrossBlood.org
Location: Greenfield
Tue, March 26th
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
What: Bridge the Gap
When: Tuesday, March 26th 4:30p-6:30p
Where: St. Louis Catholic Church, 311 South Elm Street, Nokomis
Etc: Mostaccioli, garlic bread, salad, dessert (drive thru only)
Bridge the Gap is a Ministry of the Nokomis Ministerial Alliance
with the purpose of bridging the gap between community churches
and our shared ministry to serve those in need.
Location: Nokomis
Wed, March 27th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: Professor Longhair
When: Wednesday, March 27th @2p
Where: Hillsboro Public Library, 420 South Main
Etc: Professor Longhair's fun "History of Illinois" show
Location: Hillsboro Public Library
Sat, March 30th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
What: Irving Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 30th @ 10a
Where: Irving Methodist Church, 124 South Spruce
Etc: Free light breakfast and treats for all children.
Gift drawings/games and Easter Bunny will be there for photos.
Location: Irving
Mon, April 1st
thru
Tue, April 30th
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What: Annual Quilt Show
When: Month of April
Where: Gillespie Public Library, 201 West Chestnut
Etc: Please drop off quilts March 28-30th
Viewing available for the entire month of April.
Questions? Call library 839-3614
Location: Gillespie
Tue, April 2nd
thru
Fri, April 5th
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
What: Staunton Preschool Screening
When: Tuesday, April 2nd thru Friday, April 5th
Where: Staunton Elementary School, 801 Deneen
Etc: Free developmental screening for children aged 3
on or before September 1st, 2024, who reside in the district.
Appointments must be made in advance.
To schedule, call 618-635-3831 asap
Location: Staunton
Fri, April 5th
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
What: Frog & Toad Night Hike
When: Friday, April 5th 7p-8:30p
Where: Bremer Sanctuary, 194 Bremer Lane, Hillsboro
Etc: Night time hike as you listen and look for frogs and toads.
Hosted by Jim Hefly, a retired Aquatic Biologist from Illinois EPA.
Bring a flashlight, bug repellant and proper footwear.
Location: Bremer Sanctuary
Sun, April 7th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: Gillespie Lions Club
What: Pork Chop Dinner
When: Sunday, April 7th, 11a-2p
Where: Benld City Park, 305 North Main
Etc: $12 Adult Dinner: 2 BBQ chops, vegetable,
mashed potaoes & gravy, bread & butter
$11 Child Dinner includes 1 chop.
Drive thru, carry-out
Location: Benld
Thu, April 11th
thru
Fri, April 12th
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: Panhandle School District #2
What: Preschool For All Screening
When: Thursday, April 11th and Friday, April 12th
Etc: Free developmental screening for children ages 3-5 who reside in the district.
Appointments only. To schedule, call 217-229-4215 ext. 3
Location: Farmersville
Fri, April 12th
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What: Rummage Sale & Vendor Fair
When: Friday, April 12th &
Saturday, April 13th 10a-3p
Where: Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
188 Livingston Ave., Livingston
Etc: Food vendors on location
Booth spaces still available for $25
call 618-920-6485 for more info.
Location: Livingston
Fri, April 19th
thru
Sat, April 27th
4:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What: Greenville Arts Guild Annual Spring Show
When: April 19 & 20th and April 26th & 27th
Fridays, 4p-8p and Saturdays 10a-4p
Where: Maves Art Center, Beaumont Ave, Greenville
Etc: "I Had A Dream" is this year's theme. Artists 18+
that would like to submit their "dream themed" art
should contact thegreenvilleartistguild@gmail.com
Deadline is March 30th
Location: Greenville
Sun, April 21st
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
What: Annual Drive-Thru Pork Chop Dinner
When: Sunday, April 21st, 10:30a-1p
Where: Raymond KC Hall, 510 East Sparks
Etc: $15 meal includes: 2 pork chops, choice of baked
or sweet potato, green beans, applesauce and cake.
Hosted by Raymond Celebration Committee
Location: Raymond
Fri, May 10th
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
What: Litchfield Seniors Dance
When: Sunday, May 10th 5p-8p
Where: Litchfield Community Center, 1100 South State
Etc: Drinks furnished but please bring finger food
Location: Litchfield