What's Up & Coming in the Du Quoin area

Friday, April 13

SIH Foundation Gala: 6-10:30 p.m., SIU Student Center, 1255 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale. Gourmet tastes, live music and dancing and auction. Music by the Nashvegas Allstars. Catering by the Garden Grove Center, Great Boars of Fire and Mary's Restaurant. Black tie optional. HTTPS://sihf.ejoinme.org.

Saturday, April 14

HealthCheck lab tests: April 14-21, Marshall Browning Hospital, 900 N. Washington St., in Du Quoin. To participate in Marshall Browning's annual HealthCheck event on May 1, your labs must be done April 14-21. $40 labs include metabolic profiles, blood count, lipid profiles for cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL and HDL, thyroid function screening, diabetic screening, vitamin D levels and prostate screening for men. Appointments not needed, but patients must fast for at least eight hours. (618) 542-1033.

Native Plant Sale: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., John A. Logan College, 700 Logan College Dr., Carterville. Hosted by Illinois Native Plant Society Southern Chapter and Green Earth, Inc. High quality native grasses, wildflowers, ferns, vines, and shrubs from Southernwood Garden for sale. Free admission.

5K Walk for Autism and ADHD: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Southtowne Shopping Center, Du Quoin. Fundraiser for Tri-County Special Education. Walk, sponsor a walker, donate money. Lunch served. To sign up, donate or for info, Sherrie Taylor at (618) 542-4761; text to (618) 218-0986; or email to sltaylor@generalcable.com.

Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show: April 14-15 at the Marion Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Drive. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $2; 18-under free. Working exhibits on rare rocks and minerals, gemstones, Native American artifacts, fossils, lapidary displays, dealers, dinosaur exhibit, silent auctions. www.siesclub.com.

Children's program: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rick Warren Library, 114 S. 4th St., Elkville. Children will build buildings.

Pinckneyville baseball & JV: 10 a.m. home vs. Waterloo.

Du Quoin softball: 11 a.m. away game at Johnston City.

Princess Tea Party: 2-4 p.m. at Shear Attitude Salon, 16 N. Main St., Pinckneyville. Ages 3-7, wear your best dress and have a makeover, snacks, crafts and fashion show. $20, reservations required. (618) 357-6900.

Spring Auction and Pork Dinner: 4-10 p.m. at Sacred Heart Gym, in Haffner Hall, Du Quoin. Crafts, vendors, door prizes, 50/50 raffle. Doors open at 4 p.m., shopping and dinner 4-7 p.m.; auction begins at 7 p.m. Bid paddles sold at the door, bring plenty of quarters. Family-friendly event. For info or to donate auction items: Elizabeth, (618) 318-9385.

Tim Whiteford: 7-10 p.m., St. Nicholas Brewing Co., 12 S. Oak St., Du Quoin. Mostly original music, inspired by country, Americana, ragtime and Reggae. (618) 790-9212.

Sunday, April 15

Trail Stewardship Day: 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Touch of Nature Environmental Center, 1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda. Help restore and expand Touch of Nature's expansive trail system. Tools provided; bring water and snacks. Register online at least 48 hours prior, at https://campscui.active.com/orgs/TouchofNatureEnvironmentalCenter#/selectSessions/2294501.

Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Marion Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Drive. Admission: $2; 18 and under free. Working exhibits on rare rocks and minerals, gemstones, Native American artifacts, fossils, lapidary displays, dealers, dinosaur exhibit, silent auctions. Info: www.siesclub.com.

Monday, April 16

Du Quoin vs. Pinckneyville: 4:30 p.m. baseball, softball & JV games at Pinckneyville.

Pinckneyville girls track: 4 p.m. at Benton.

Tuesday, April 17

Du Quoin boys track: 4 p.m. home, for the Bob Karnes Relays.

Du Quoin baseball, softball & JV: 4:30 p.m. home vs. Sparta.

Pinckneyville girls track: 4 p.m. at Chester.

Pinckneyville boys track: 4 p.m. at Nashville.

Pinckneyville baseball, softball & JV: 4:30 p.m. at Anna-Jonesboro.

Quilt Show & Tell: 6 p.m., Rick Warren Library, 114 S. 4th St., Elkville. Bring your favorite quilt - one you've made, inherited or bought - and tell us about it.

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.

Du Quoin baseball, softball & JV: 4:30 p.m. at Steeleville.

Pinckneyville softball: 4:30 p.m. home vs. Murphysboro.

Thursday, April 19

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, so sign up soon 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': April 20-22, Hibbs Auditorium, Du Quoin High School, 500 E. South St., Du Quoin. Spring play is fast-moving British comedy. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $7.

Saturday, April 21

Coulterville Area Spring Yard Sale: 6 a.m.-5 p.m. at participating homes around Coulterville. Maps will be available to the public 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).

'Cash on Delivery': 7 p.m., Hibbs Auditorium, Du Quoin High School, 500 E. South St., Du Quoin. Tickets: $7.