Up and Coming
Today
• Southeastern Illinois College Student Government Spirit Week: all day, SIC Spirit Day.
• Thrive Harrisburg Anniversary Celebration: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 105 Veterans Dr. and 87 Richview Dr., Harrisburg; celebrating two years in business with food, fun and giveaways. Free.
• Adult Coloring: 2-3 p.m., Harrisburg District Library, 2 West Walnut St. Free.
• Teen Fun Night Game Night: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Harrisburg District Library, 2 West Walnut St. Free.
Saturday March 24
• 'MEAT the Farmer' breakfast: 6-8 a.m. at the Eldorado High School cafeteria. Biscuits & gravy and sausage breakfast $5; 10-under $3. Hosted by the Young Leaders of the Saline County Farm Bureau. Tickets sold at the door, or contact a Saline County Young Leader or the office. Info: (618) 252-6992.
• Annual Tractor Drive: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eldorado High School parking lot. Saline and Gallatin County Farm Bureau Young Leaders groups in a dual-county tractor drive. The start and finish is at the Eldorado High School parking lot. Lunch provided by the Gallatin County Farm Bureau Young Leaders. Riders are welcome to ride for $20; an extra $10 to participate in the poker game, too. Info: (618) 252-6992.
• Teddy Bear Care Fair: 9 to 11 a.m., Harrisburg Medical Center, 100 Dr. Warren Tuttle Drive, Harrisburg. Children (with a parent or guardian) bring their favorite teddy bear or other stuffed animal to HMC for a mock hospital experience. The stuffed animal will go through registration, triage, x-ray, lab work, surgery, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and discharge. Kids can visit emergency vehicles, do face painting, craft projects, and have healthy snacks. Giveaways for kids and parents. Free. Info: www.facebook.com/events/1126801790790767/.
• Cosmic Trivia Contest: 6-10 p.m., American Legion, 600 E. Logan St., Harrisburg. Superheroes unite! Test your minds and have some fun. Name your team, decorate and reserve your table, dress in theme if you wish, and don't forget to glow it up! Tables are $100, and will seat up to 10 people. Cash prizes for 1st-3rd finishing teams. 50/50 raffle, door prizes, cash bar and concessions available. Prize for best-decorated table & best costume. To sign up or get more info: (618) 253-3355.
• Southeastern Illinois College: noon, Men's Baseball vs. Frontier College, doubleheader.
• Fundamentals of Search and Rescue: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., U.S. Forest Service-Shawnee National Forest, 50 Highway 145 South, Harrisburg. This is a 3-day course, held on March 24, 25, and 31. The cost of the course and exam is $80 for members of National Association of Search and Rescue, and $110 for nonmembers. For the course without the exam, it is $55 for members and $70 for nonmembers. The fees are paid directly to the association and will be collected at the class. For more information or to register, contact Joann Rizkallah at jrizkallah@fs.fed.us.
• Easter Bunny Visit!: 2-4 p.m., Harrisburg District Library, 2 W. Walnut St., Harrisburg. Bring your camera to capture the moment; each child gets one candy-filled Easter egg. Construction paper egg and paint craft. Free and open for children of all ages.
Sunday, March 25
• Lenten Cluster Worship Services: 2-3 p.m., Eldorado First United Methodist Church, 1007 3rd St., Eldorado. Free.
Monday, March 26
• Spaghetti Dinner: 5-8 p.m., Eldorado High School cafeteria, 2200 Illinois Ave., Eldorado. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under and can be purchased at the door. The meal includes spaghetti, salad, bread, drink, and dessert; dine in or carry out. Proceeds will go to the purchase of equipment and music for the Eldorado High School and middle school bands. For more information, contact Kathryn Kennedy at (618) 273-8056.
• Paint n Pie with Libby Morecraft: 6-8:30 p.m., B.B.Q. Barn, 632 N. Main St., Harrisburg. $35, includes supplies, pie, drink.
• Crime Lovers' Book Club: 6-7 p.m., Harrisburg District Library, 2 W. Walnut St., Harrisburg. March discussion is the books of author James Lee Burke. Coffee and doughnuts provided. Free.
Tuesday, March 27
• HIIT Class with Gabe Motsinger: 6:30 p.m., Flip Flops & Fitness, Harrisburg, call (618) 252-8537 for information.
• Tuesday Night Spring Story Time with Miss Emily: 6:30 p.m., Harrisburg District Library, 2 W. Walnut St., Harrisburg. Stories, songs and dancing, finger plays, and activities geared toward children up to age 5, but all ages are welcome. Free.
Wednesday, March 28
• Refit with Liz Pilcher: 4:30-5:30 p.m., hosted by Flip Flops & Fitness, 601 W. Poplar St., Harrisburg, call (618) 252-8537 for information.
• Wednesday Morning Story Time: 11 a.m., Harrisburg District Library, 2 W. Walnut St. Free.
• Brown Bags & Books: noon-1 p.m., Harrisburg District Library, 2 West Walnut St. Free.
Thursday, March 29
• HIIT Class with Gabe Motsinger: 6:30 p.m., Flip Flops & Fitness, Harrisburg, call (618) 252-8537 for information.
• Job Fair: 10-11 a.m., Harrisburg District Library, 2 West Walnut St. Free.
Friday, March 30
• Benton Lions Club All Star Basketball: 6 p.m., Rend Lake College, 468 Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina. The top senior girls and boys high school players in southern Illinois to play; slam dunk contest for boys.
• Sap Moon Paddle: 5-9 p.m., White Crane Canoe Rentals and Guide Service, 240 Dean Lane, Ullin. Share Native American fry bread and locally tapped maple syrup; presentation/discussion on local trees and ancient methods to procure sweet sap. For information visit www.eventbrite.com.
Saturday, March 31
• Easter egg hunt: 11 a.m. (sharp) at Highview Baptist Church, 784 Feazel Road, Harrisburg. Lunch provided. All ages welcome.
• Community Easter egg hunt: 10 a.m.-noon, hosted by Star Church at Mahoney Park, Eldorado. Free.
• Annual Easter egg hunt: 1-3 p.m., Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare, 1001A Jefferson St. Includes a visit with the Easter Bunny, egg hunt, and snacks. Free.
• Teen Night: 5:30 p.m., Blue Lotus Events and More, 1032 Organ St., Eldorado. $5 cover; snacks, drinks, pizza, nachos. Ages 13-high school seniors welcome.
Sunday, April 1
• Easter program: 10:30 a.m. at Highview Baptist Church, 784 Feazel Road, Harrisburg. All are welcome.
• Lenten Cluster Worship Services: 9-10 a.m., Eldorado First United Methodist Church, 1007 3rd St.
• Easter Sunrise Service: 6-8 a.m., Star Church, 4925 IL 142 N., Eldorado. Breakfast cooked by Star Church men following the service; regular morning worship service at 10:30 a.m.