What: St. Louis Catholic School Registration 

When: Thru April 22nd 

Where: St. Louis Catholic School, 509 East Union, Nokomis  

Etc: For students Pre-K through 8th Grade 

Call the school at 217-563-7445

for the information packet!   

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    

What: Frozen Meal Packs Fundraiser 

When: Orders due Monday, April 22nd 

Pick up: Tuesday, May 7th 3p-5p

Where: Montgomery County Farm Bureau,

102 North main, Hillsboro 

To order: http://thegivingplacefundraisers.com 

SPRING CLEAN UP FOR THE CITY OF LITCHFIELD WILL BEGIN ON APRIL 15TH AND CONTINUE THRU APRIL 19TH. STREET CREWS WILL BEGIN IN WARD 1 AND REMAINING WARDS WILL FOLLOW IN SUCCESSION.

APPLIANCE PICKUP WILL BE ON APRIL 19TH.

BRUSH PICKUP WILL BEGIN THE WEEK OF APRIL 29TH BEGINNING IN WARD 1 AND REMAINING WARDS WILL FOLLOW IN SUCCESSION AS WELL.

RESIDENTS ARE REMINDED NOT TO SET ANYTHING OUT PRIOR TO ONE WEEK BEFORE PICK UP DATES.    

What: Litchfield Area Blood Drive

When: Tuesday, April 16th 11a-3:30p

Where: HSHS St. Francis Hospital ,Donor Bus 

1215 Franciscan Drive, Litchfield 

Schedule: http://bloodcenter.org  

What: Edgewood Cemetery Annual Board Meeting 

When: Wednesday, April 17th @ 6p

Where: Litchfield Library Conference Room,

1205 South State Street 

Etc: All lot owners are welcome to attend.   

What: Garden Club Trip

When: Thursday, April 18th @ 11a

Where: Meet at SW parking lot of Wal Mart in Litchfield at 11a.

Lunch at Lotta Watta Creek in Fairview Heights at Noon then off to

Hostas on the Bluff around 1:30p. 

What: Grilled Pork Steak 

When: Friday, April 19th @ 5:30p 'til sold out! 

Where: Carlinville Moose Lodge, 801 Pine 

Etc: grilled pork steak, baked potato and slaw $10

Dine in. carryout, drive thru 

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 

What: Rummage Sale

When: Friday, April 19th 8a-4p &

Saturday, April 20th 8a-11a

Where: St. Louis Parish Center,

523 East Union, Nokomis 

What: Book Sale 

When: Saturday, April 20th 8a-4p

Where: 202 East Silver Street, Marine

What: Women's Conference 

When: Saturday, April 20th 8a-2p

Where: Carlinville United Methodist Church,

201 South Broad Street 

Etc: Refreshments and catered lunch 

Guest speaker: Vicki York 

Music: Harvest Worship Band 

Register: carlinvilleumc.com  

What: Kids Royal Tea Party 

When: Saturday, April 20th 1p-2p

Where: Nokomis Public Library, 100 North Spruce 

Etc: This is a "dress to impress" event for children and

they are encouraged to wear what makes them feel special.

To RSVP call 217-563-2734 or stop by library. 

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 

What: National Volunteer Week

When: April 22nd-April 26th 

Where: Hillsboro 

To RSVP as volunteer, call 217-994-0114

What: Raymond Community Blood Drive

When: Tuesday, April 23rd, 3p-7p

Where: KC Hall, 510 East Sparks, Raymond

Schedule: bloodcenter.org

What: Litchfield Christian School Open House 

When: Thursday, April 25th @ 6p

Where: First Baptist Church,

608 North Van Buren, Litchfield  

What: Kindergarten Screening

When: Friday, April 26th 8:30a-11:30a

Where: North Elementary School,

110 West Hamilton, Nokomis 

Etc: For children who will be 5 on or before

September 1st, 2024 and are NOT currently

enrolled in the North Elementary Pre-K program.

To schedule, call Spring Huston at 217-563-8521   

What: 3rd Annual Glow Run

When: Saturday, April 27th @ 8p

Where: Staunton

Registration @ stauntonglowride.com

Registration closes April 21st.   

What: 2nd Annual Art in the Park Festival 

When: Sunday, May 5th 10a-4p

Where: Litchfield 

Theme: "Together Litchfield Can"

Registration and more details coming soon.  

What: 3rd Annual Mother Jones Festival

When: Sunday, May 5th 1p-5p

Where: 215 East Main, Mt. Olive

Etc: Music, magic & medicine show, kids art competition,

book readings, museum and cemetery tours,

Mother Jones memorabilia and food    

THE CITY OF WITT IS HOLDING A CITY-WIDE CLEAN UP FROM MAY 6TH

THROUGH MAY 12TH. THE LAST DAY FOR PICKUP WILL BE MAY 13TH.

ALL ITEMS MUST BE PLACED CURBSIDE FOR PICK UP. HOWEVER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: PAINT OR CHEMICALS OF ANY KIND, TIRES, YARD WASTE AND/OR ELECTRONICS. IF YOU ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT WITT CITY HALL AT 217-594-2814.    

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 

What: Summer Bird Hike 

When: Saturday, June 1st @ 7a

Where: Bremer Sanctuary, 194 Bremer Lane, Hillsboro

Etc: Guided easy level 90 minute hike.

Dress for the weather, Bring binoculars and a bottle of water.

Light breakfast items available after the hike.

Cancelled if raining