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updated: 4/18/2018 12:48 PM

Wednesday, April 18
• Genealogy class: 9-11 a.m., Rick Warren Library, 114 S. 4th St., Elkville.
• Red Cross blood drive: 3:30-7:30 p.m., Du Quoin High School, 500 E. South St., Du Quoin. Public welcome.
• World Music and Food Day: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., John A. Logan College, Building C in the Skylight Lounge and Conference Center. Showcase of music, cuisines and food from around the world, live music, more. Free; open to public.
• Du Quoin baseball, softball & JV: 4:30 p.m. at Steeleville.
• Pinckneyville softball: 4:30 p.m. home vs. Murphysboro.

Thursday, April 19
• The Dinner Singer, Donnie Falknor: 10 a.m. at Gold Plate, 721 N. Hickory St., Du Quoin. A tribute to legends from the 1950s-1970s - Elvis, Eddy Arnold, B.J. Thomas, Ray Price and more. Free. Stay for a low-cost chicken and dumplings lunch. (618) 542-3511.
• Du Quoin Middle School Art Show: 5:30-7 p.m. in the commons area of the school.
• Du Quoin track: 4 p.m. at home for the Du Quoin Co-Ed.
• Du Quoin JV baseball: 4:30 p.m. home vs. Anna-Jonesboro.
• Pinckneyville baseball, softball & JV: 4:30 p.m. home games vs. Nashville.
• Du Quoin District 300 School Board: 6:30 p.m., K-8 Media Center, 845 E. Jackson St.
• Beta Pi Paint Party fundraiser: 6 p.m., Fenton's Custom & Collision, 1671 S. Washington St. Du Quoin. Paint your own Mason jar door hanger. Snacks, BYOB, local vendors. $30. Fundraiser to support the Du Quoin community. Spots limited; sign up at (618) 568-BODY.

Friday, April 20
• Pinckneyville girls & boys track: 4 p.m. at Sparta.
• Du Quoin baseball, softball & JV: 4:30 p.m. home vs. Anna-Jonesboro.
• 'Cash on Delivery': 7 p.m., Hibbs Auditorium, Du Quoin High School, 500 E. South St. Spring play; fast-moving British comedy. $7.

Saturday, April 21
• River-to River Relay: 6:15 a.m. to 8 p.m., annual relay race covering 80 miles of the Shawnee National Forest from Wolf Lake on the Mississippi River to Golconda on the banks of the Ohio River. 240 eight-member teams from around the country compete. Details: rrr.olm.net/index.html or email to brad@r2rrelay.com.
• Southern Illinois Psychic Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Celebrations Event Center, 1602 Old Creal Springs Road, Marion. Tarot readings, Reiki, vendors, food, drinks, free workshops and guided meditation. $2 fee. Enjoy lunch and wine on the patio. (618) 998-8901; www.celebrationseventcenter.net.
• Coulterville Area Spring Yard Sale: 6 a.m.-5 p.m. at participating homes. Maps available on the afternoon of April 19, at Casey's, Circle-K, Village Hall & Banking Center. Sponsored by Coulterville Area Chamber of Commerce, (618) 758-3210.
• Du Quoin softball: At Massac County Tournament. Game times TBA.
• Pinckneyville softball: 10 a.m. home vs. Marquette Catholic (Alton).
• 2018 Season Practice: 6-9 p.m., Southern Illinois Raceway, 9000 Foyt Rd., Marion.
• 'Cash on Delivery': 7 p.m., Hibbs Auditorium, Du Quoin High School, 500 E. South St., Du Quoin. The spring play is a fast-moving British comedy. $7.
• The Violet Hour: 8-11 p.m. at St. Nicholas Brewing Company, 12 S. Oak St., Du Quoin. Acoustic guitar/piano female duo.

Sunday, April 22
• Trail Stewardship Day: 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Touch of Nature Environmental Center, 1206 Touch of Nature Rd., Makanda. Volunteer to help restore and expand Touch of Nature's expansive trail system. Tools provided; bring water and snacks. Register online at least 48 hours prior to event at https://campscui.active.com/orgs/TouchofNatureEnvironmentalCenter#/selectSessions/2294501.
• Southern Illinois Psychic Festival: Noon to 4 p.m., Celebrations Event Center, 1602 Old Creal Springs Road, Marion. Tarot readings, Reiki, vendors, food, drinks, free workshops and guided meditation. $2 fee. Enjoy lunch and wine on the patio. (618) 998-8901; www.celebrationseventcenter.net.
• Basics of Family Fishing: 1-3 p.m., Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, 8588 Route 148, Marion. Program focuses on basics of fishing; equipment provided; ends with group bank fishing trip. Reservations recommended. Meet at the Visitor Center. Free.
• 'Cash on Delivery': 2 p.m., Hibbs Auditorium, Du Quoin High School, 500 E. South St., Du Quoin. The spring play is a fast-moving British comedy. $7.

 
 
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