‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND (04/04/2025-04/06/2025)

FRIDAY EVENTS – April 4th

OLNEY – Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

  • At Olney City Park Community Building
  • Serving 5:00–7:00 PM (or until sold out)
  • $13 adults / $8 kids (12 & under)
  • Proceeds benefit Fall Kids Mall of Richland County

CLAREMONT – Fire Dept Fish Fry (Lunch & Dinner)

  • Lunch: 11:30 AM–2:00 PM ($10)
  • Dinner Buffet: 4:00–7:00 PM
    • $15 adults / $10 kids 6–12 / Free under 5
    • $2 extra for dessert
  • Supports Claremont-Bonpas Fire Dept & Village Park Project

FLORA – “Cactus Pass” Play at the Nostalgia Theater

  • 7:00 PM performance (also Saturday night)
  • $10 tickets at Cuttin’ Up Salon or at the door
  • Proceeds go to theater renovations

SATURDAY EVENTS – April 5th

CLAY CITY – Richard Young Benefit & Auction

  • At Clay City Community Building
  • Meal from 10:00 AM–7:00 PM, Auction at 4:00 PM
  • $8 adults / kids under 5 eat free
  • Donations of food or auction items welcome
  • Contact: Ron Hilderbrand at 618-388-0298

NEWTON – 2nd Annual Barstool Golf for Shriners

  • Registration: 10:00–11:00 AM at Newton American Legion
  • Scorecards due 5:00–6:00 PM
  • 10 locations participating – forms available at each
  • Helps the Jasper County Shriners support local kids

LAWRENCEVILLE – Spring Vendor Event at COG Church

  • 9:00 AM–2:00 PM at 712 11th St.
  • Yard sales, crafts, food, antiques
  • Breakfast 9–11 AM, lunch starts at 10:00

SAILOR SPRINGS – Monthly Legion Breakfast

  • 7:00–10:00 AM at the Legion
  • All-you-can-eat biscuits & gravy, pancakes, sausage
  • Donations at the door

SUNDAY EVENTS – April 6th

OLNEY – VFW Queen of Hearts Drawing

  • Drawing at 4:00 PM (tickets sold until 3:55)
  • Jackpot near $5,500
  • Olney Coin Club at the VFW Hall starting at 12:00 noon

BIBLE GROVE – Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show

  • Doors open at 12:00 PM, show at 1:00
  • Featuring Kalen Reardon of Effingham
  • $7 per person, walk-ins welcome
  • Info/reservations: 618-665-3956 or GymBobs.com

OTHER REMINDERS

NEWTON – Queen of Hearts Drawing (Tonight)

  • Newton American Legion Post 20
  • Drawing at 6:30 PM, jackpot at $38,235
  • Catfish nuggets or shrimp meal at 5:00 PM ($12)

OLNEY – Bassmasters Fish Sandwich Sale (Today)

  • At Olney Rural King starting at 10:00 AM
  • $4 sandwich / $5 meal with chips & drink

OLNEY – Richland County HEA Luncheon (Tomorrow)

  • At First Presbyterian Church, starts at 11:30 AM
  • $15 per person, catered meal & guest speaker
  • Call Debbie Geier at 618-838-2412 to sign up

SUMNER – NWTF Heritage Banquet (Tomorrow Night)

  • At Lawrence County 4-H Building
  • Doors open 5:00 PM
  • $50 single / $70 couple (tickets online at nwtf.org) – available through today only