What’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – April 26, 2023
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Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29
The annual Illinois AIGA Convention will be held at Grafton Full Gospel Church, 15065 Elm St. The opening service will start at 2 p.m. on April 28 with special music presented by members of the congregation. The Rev. Rhonda Jackson of Godfrey will be guest speaker. Following dinner at 4:30 p.m., the second service will begin at 6:30 p.m. The church Praise and Worship Team will provide music for the event with the Rev. Mark LaBelle of Mattoon as guest speaker. Following lunch at noon on April 29, Fred Church and the Spirituals will be guests for a musical program. The Rev. Samuel Williams, chairman of the AIGA Illinois State Committee and former pastor of the church, will give the closing message. The closing service will begin at 2 p.m. GFGC is affiliated with the Association of International Gospel Assemblies. For more information, call the church at (618) 786-3474 and leave a message for a return call; or go to Grafton Full Gospel Church – Illinois on Facebook.
Monday, May 1
Jersey County Association for Home and Community will hold their annual meeting at 10 a.m. at the Jerseyville Library. District Director Donna Richards will do the installation of Officers. A potluck will take place afterwards. Speaker will be Master Gardener Rhonda Allen on planting for bees and butterflies. The public is welcome to attend. Call Sandy Bechtold at 618-466-3199, with any questions.
Saturday, May 6
Tri-County Antique Club’s Annual Spring Gas Up and Swap Meet at 23946 State Highway 3, in Dow, just two miles west of Junction 109 and Route 3 in southwest Jersey County. Attendees are invited to come and buy, swap, or sell from 7 a.m. to dusk.
Sunday, May 7
Tri-County Antique Club’s Annual Spring Gas Up and Swap Meet at 23946 State Highway 3, in Dow, just two miles west of Junction 109 and Route 3 in southwest Jersey County. Attendees are invited to come and buy, swap, or sell from 7 a.m. to dusk.
Sunday, May 7
Big Boy Donut Shop will be celebrating the passing of the Lymphedema Treatment Act from 2 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 13
Spring Tea and Quilt Show at Bethel Baptist Church, 29515 Kane Rd. Jerseyville.The event will feature the quilt art of Carol Garver. Admission is free.
