|
April 4 Crochet and Conversate at the Lifespan Center, 1pm
- Crochet and Conversate is back with Daisha Mitchell. Come on and learn how to crochet. You may want to bring your own crochet hook. Call 217-639-5150 to register. The Lifespan Center is located at 11021 E County Road 800N, Charleston.
April 5 Step into Spring at the Whiteside Garden 1p
- Step into spring, and join a naturalist on a short walk through the garden to see seasonal highlights, then come inside the welcome center to enjoy light refreshments. Join this free event, donations appreciated. Registration is required at: www.dhnature.org.
April 5 Name That Tune at Warren James Winery, 6pm
- This Friday at 6pm bring a team ready to win at the Name That Tune Trivia event. Tickets available through the Winery. Warren James Winery is located at 5600 Lerna Road, Mattoon.
April 6 Stewardship Saturday Warbler Ridge Conservation Ridge Area
- All ages, abilities and experience levels of people are invited to join at the on the Warbler Ridge Conservation Area. Meet amazing people and learn new outdoor skills. Directions: Proceed south from Charleston on Hwy 130; turn west on Daileyville Rd; proceed one mile to the big red barn. Questions? zoppa@grandprairiefriends.org. What to Bring: Appropriate clothing – long pants and shirt, work shoes and gloves; Water to drink.
April 6 Mattoon Chamber Annual Dinner, Mattoon Eagles
-
Welcome to the Emerald City. The 2024 Mattoon Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner is this Saturday at the Eagles, 1917 Oak Street in Mattoon. The Annual Dinner is your chance to network. The Chamber will also be awarding the 2023 Mattoon Citizen of the Year, 2023 Small Business of the Year and a Mattoon Icon Award recipient. To register call 217-235-5661 or email director@mattoonchamber.com.
April 6 Mandala Bookmark Painting Class, Akasha Zamor
-
Come learn all the tips and tricks and create dot mandala bookmarks at Akasha Zamora, 1604 Broadway Ave in Mattoon. Courtney Dennis of DoubleVisionStudio will walk you through step by step how to create 2 different mandala bookmark designs. All supplies will be provided. Class is from 12-4pm with limited registration, $55 per person. https://www.doublevisionstudio.com/
April 8 Solar Eclipse Celebration Douglas Hart Nature Center, 12pm
- Special stations will be available around the nature center for adults and families to enjoy on their own. Viewing glasses provided. Please bring your own lawn chair for viewing in the front lawn. Free event for members, $2 for non-members.
April 8 Solar Eclipse Event at EIU, 12:30pm
-
Hosted by the EIU Physics Department, join for a solar eclipse celebration at the EIU Observatory. The public is welcome. Recommended parking is at the Eastern Illinois University W Lot on 4th Street.
April 8 Solar Eclipse 2024 Event at Lincoln Log Cabin, 1pm
-
For the Charleston area the solar eclipse will be a partial eclipse at 99.99% at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. The Visitor Center at Lincoln Log Cabin will have eclipse glasses, telescopes, and other activities offered. For more information please go to: https://www.charlestonillinois.org/solar-eclipse
| 
