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
Mon, April 1st
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
What: Storybook Walk
When: Now thru April 1st
Where: Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary,
194 Bremer Lane, Hillsboro
Etc: Located, behind the barn beside the amphitheatre,
the wonderfully illustrated signs and educational story
"I Am Spring" is ready for young and old alike to enjoy.
Location: Hillsboro
Today
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
Today
thru
Mon, April 22nd
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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!
Location: Nokomis
Today
thru
Fri, March 29th
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Who: Knights of Columbus
What: Lenten Fish Fry
When: Friday, March 29th 11a-1p & 4p-7p
Where: Carlinville Moose Lodge, 801 Pine
Etc: River Fish/Buffalo-White Fish/Alaskan Pollock,
Shrimp, french fries or baked potato and slaw, $10
Desserts by Ladies KC Auxiliary.
Dine in, carry out, NO drive thru.
Location: Carlinville
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
Sat, April 6th
6:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Who: CACHE (Carlinville Area Christian Home Educators)
What: Open House
When: Monday, April 1st 6p-8p
& Saturday, April 6th 9a-11a
Where: Cross Church, 1030 West Main, Carlinville
Etc: Expanding education options in Macoupin County and beyond.
Location: Carlinville
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
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: American Red Cross
What: Litchfield Area Blood Drive
When: Tuesday, April 2nd, 11a-5p
Where: Litchfield Moose, 221 North Madison
1-800-Red-Cross or RedCrossBlood.org to
make appointment. Walk ins accepted.
Location: Litchfield
Tue, April 2nd
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What: Litchfield Area Blood Drive
When: Tuesday, April 2nd, 11a-5p
Where: Litchfield Moose Lodge, 221 North Madison
Schedule: RedCrossBlood.org
Recieve a Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
Red Cross Shirt when you donate. While supplies last.
Location: Litchfield
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
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
What: Spaghetti Supper
When: Friday, April 5th 11a-1p & 4p-8p
Where: St. Paul's Lutheran Church,
103 North Main, Hillsboro
Etc: Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert & drink, $12
Call 217-532-2353 for an order form. delivery or pick up
Location: Hillsboro
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
Sat, April 6th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
What: Baking For Our Building Bake Sale
When: Saturday, April 6th 8a-Noon
Where: West End Food Mart,
416 South O'Bannon, Raymond
Etc: Donations accepted.
Sponsored by Project Third Day Panhandle
Location: Raymond
Sun, April 7th
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
What: Drive Thru Sausage Dinner
When: Sunday, April 7th 11:30a-5:30p
Where: Zion Lutheran Church, 1301 N State, Litchfield
Etc: Fresh homemade pork sausage, mashed potatoes,
sausage milk gravy, sauerkraut, green beans, applesauce,
cranberry sauce, bread, and dessert - $15
Fresh 5 LB packaged sausage for sale (link or bulk) $25
Precooked Links 1 dozen $15
Location: Litchfield
Sun, April 7th
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
What: All You Can Eat Sausage & Pancake Breakfast
When: Sunday, April 7th 8a-11:30a
Where: Carlinville Elks Lodge, 201 West Main
Brought to you by Carlinville Rotary
Location: Carlinville
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
Mon, April 8th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
What: Gillespie Solar Eclipse Viewing Event
When: Monday, April 8th, Noon-3p
Where: Gillespie Public Library, 201 West Chestnut
Etc: Viewing glasses will be available to those who
want to the eclipse at the library. Refreshments available.
Location: Gillespie
Tue, April 9th
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What: Hillsboro Area Blood Drive
When: Tuesday, April 9th 10a-3p
Where: Hillsboro Health Gym. 1210 East Tremont
Schedule: http://bloodcenter.org
Location: Hillsboro Health
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
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
What: Litchfield Area Blood Drive
When: Friday, April 12th 9a-2p
Where: Litchfield High School Gym, 1705 North State
Schedule: jbrummet@litchfieldpanthers.org or
Location: Litchfield
Fri, April 12th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
What: Paint Party
When: Friday, April 12th 6p-8p
Where: Hillsboro Public Library, 420 South Main
Etc: You must come to the library or call the library
at 217-532-3055 to register by April 8th to participate.
Open to teens and adults.
Location: Hillsboro
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
Sat, April 13th
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What: Music Trivia Night
When: Saturday, April 13th @ 7p
Where: Carlinville VFW Post 3912, 208 South West Street
Etc: Hosted by John Michael Marty
$100 per table, no more than 10 people per table.
To reserve table: 217-556-3156
Bring your own snacks & finger food.
Beverages must be purchased at bar!
Proceeds to local veterans! Doors open at 6p.
Location: Carlinville VFW
Sat, April 13th
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The St Barbara's Chicken Dinner tradition is back in Witt for a good cause. A drive thru chicken dinner will be held April 13th from 3 to 6 for the Witt Veterans Memorial. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Call Mary Jean Myers at 217-556-7576 or Donna Yeske 217-556-3284.
Location: Witt Lions Building
Phone: 217-556-7576 or 217-556-3284
Sat, April 13th
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What: Coffeen Quarter Auction
When: Saturday, April 13th 7p-10p
Where: The Lodge on Main, Hillsboro
Etc: Quarter auction proceeds go to
the Coffeen Veteran's Memorial.
Location: Coffeen
Sat, April 13th
thru
Thu, April 13th
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
What: Spring Garden Plant & Craft Sale
When: Saturday, April 13th 7:30a-10:30a
Where: St. Louis Parish Center,
523 East Union Street, Nokomis
Featuring perennials, annuals, tomatoes,
peppers, herbs.
Location: Nokomis
Sun, April 14th
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
What: Annual Spaghetti Dinner
When: Sunday, April 14th 11:30a-1p
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church,
204 North Pine, Nokomis
Etc: Carry outs available
Location: Nokomis
Mon, April 15th
thru
Fri, May 3rd
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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.
Location: Litchfield
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
Fri, April 19th
thru
Sat, April 20th
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
What: Rummage Sale
When: Friday, April 19th 8a-4p &
Saturday, April 20th 8a-11a
Where: St. Louis Parish Center,
523 East Union, Nokomis
Location: Nokomis
Sat, April 20th
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
What: Book Sale
When: Saturday, April 20th 8a-4p
Where: 202 East Silver Street, Marine
Location: Marine
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
Mon, April 22nd
thru
Fri, April 26th
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
What: National Volunteer Week
When: April 22nd-April 26th
Where: Hillsboro
To RSVP as volunteer, call 217-994-0114
Location: Hillsboro
Sat, May 4th
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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.
Location: Litchfield
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