This week ahead:
March now-29 “Courage to Remember” International traveling Holocaust Exhibit at Cross County Mall
- Just a few days remain to visit the Holocaust exhibit at the Cross County Mall. It is free and open to the public from 4-7pm, Monday - Saturday, and Sunday from 1-4pm, through March 29. The Cross County Mall is located at 750 Broadway Ave. East in Mattoon.
March 28 WWII History Book Discussion at Mattoon Library
- Join local Mattoon Library historian Chris Suerdieck and others to discuss the book "Rising Sons", 1:30pm on the main floor of the Mattoon Library.
March 28 Book Buzz: Monthly Literary Meet-up
- Join Mattoon Library staff member, Lou Ann Shoultz, for a monthly book recommendation + discussion meeting. Journey across genres and talk about popular reads of the day with good stories, good tea, and good company. Anyone can participate, or simply enjoy a relaxing atmosphere in the beautiful Mattoon Library Reading Room. Copies of the monthly selection are available at the Main Circulation Desk on the First Floor.
March 30 Adult Only Easter Egg Hunt Warren James Winery
- Enjoy the Warren James Winery first Adult Only Easter Egg Hunt Saturday March 30th. Prizes will be hidden in some of the eggs. Dakota Danielle will be playing live from 12pm - 3pm.
March 30 Easter Egg Hunt and Roll at Lincoln Log Cabin
- Celebrate a presidential tradition at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site on Saturday, March 30th (rain or shine). The Lincolns will be hosting a traditional Egg Roll and Easter Egg Hunt (bring your own basket/bucket for gathering eggs); a fun craft will be offered in the Visitor Center as well. The Egg Hunt will begin at 1:00pm with staggered start times for each age group. For kids 12 and under. The Egg Roll begins after the hunt, around 2:00 p.m.
March 30 Cross Carry at Peterson Park, 10am
- A time of remembrance and reflection for all ages, 10am. Free event. Peterson Park is located at 500 Broadway Ave. in Mattoon.
March 30 Coles County Dog Adoption at House Brothers Tavern
- Adopt a furry friend at House Brothers. When you adopt from the Coles County Animal Shelter, you change lives- your new pet's AND yours. Join for a Dog Adoption Event on March 30th at House Brothers Tavern. 10am-12:30pm. House Brothers is located at 2009 Western Ave. in Mattoon.
Music in Coles County this weekend:
- March 28 WindSync Chamber Ensemble, Doudna, EIU, 7:30pm
- March 29 Music by Molly Seaton at Warren James Winery, 6pm
- March 30 Music by Dakota Danielle at Warren James Winery, noon
- March 30 Music by Andy Rueter at Warren James Winery, 6pm
- March 30 Garrett Burris with Time to Kill + Loveseat music at the Uptowner
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