‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND (04/18/2025-04/20/2025)

AREA EASTER EGG HUNTS – SATURDAY, APRIL 19th

  • Mitch Mammoser’s Egg Hunt at Olney’s Musgrove Park – CANCELLED
  • Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton – 1:00 to 2:00pm, ages birth to 10
  • Noble Village Park – 2:00pm

SPECIAL AREA EASTER WEEKEND CHURCH SERVICES

  • Good Friday Service – Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton, 6:00pm (Friday)
  • Easter Sunrise Service – Jasper County Fairgrounds, 6:00am (Sunday)
  • Resurrection Sunday Service – Antioch Christian Church, 9:00am (Sunday)
  • …and many more services throughout the region

We pray that everyone attends a service to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.


OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENT

  • Monday, April 21 at 5:30pm“Backyard Birdwatching” presented by the Douglas Hart Nature Center
    • Learn how to identify local birds, recognize their calls, and attract them to your yard
    • More details on Facebook or at olneypubliclibrary.org

OLNEY VFW – QUEEN OF HEARTS DRAWING

  • Easter Sunday at 4:00pm – Tickets sold until 3:55pm
  • Jackpot is over $5,800 – open to the public, all are welcome

FUNDRAISING EVENTS – SATURDAY, APRIL 19th

Trinity Preschool Cookout – Olney Rural King

  • 10:00am to 2:00pm (or until sold out)
  • Pork burgers & brats – $4 | Hot dogs – $2 | Chips, soda, water – $1
  • Proceeds support Trinity Preschool & Mom’s Morning Out

Claws and Paws Easter Bake Sale – Olney IGA

  • 9:00am to 1:00pm (or until sold out)
  • Baked goods for sale – proceeds help with rescue efforts

FISH FRY FRIDAY – APRIL 18th

Claremont-Bonpas Fire Department / Village Board

  • Lunch: 11:30am to 2:00pm | Dinner Buffet: 4:00pm to 7:00pm
  • Dine in or carry out – tickets available at the door
  • Proceeds support the fire department and the Claremont Village Park Project

East Fork Bassmasters Fish Sandwiches – Olney Rural King

  • 10:00am to 3:00pm (or until sold out)
  • Meal deal (fish sandwich, chips, drink) – $5 | Fish sandwich only – $4

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