What’s Happening: Local events for Dec. 10-16

Concerts

• Belleville East — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Belleville East High School, Performing Arts Center, 2555 West Blvd., Belleville. Featuring Symphonic Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Wind Ensemble. Admission: $5, children (5 & under) free.
• Maryville Christmas Concert — 7 p.m. Friday, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 6325 W. Main St., Maryville. Free. Featuring the Granite City Community Band performing “Hallelujah,” Christmas favorites and highlights from the movie “Frozen.”
• Christine Brewer at McKendree — 7:30 p.m. Friday, The Hett, McKendree University, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Concert band and wind ensemble, featuring guest soloist Christine Brewer. General admission: $5.
• Christmas With Elvis — 6 p.m. Friday, Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton. Steve Davis performs a holiday salute to the King of Rock ’n’ Roll. Famous fried chicken buffet. Dinner begins at 6 p.m.; show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets: $32 per person, includes tax and gratuity. Adult beverages purchased separately.
• Music in New Memphis — 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Friday and Saturday, Sit “N” Bull Saloon, 31 S. Mill St., New Memphis. Free. Riverside Tavern Revival on Friday; Cadillac Daddies on Saturday.
• “Getting In The Christmas Mood” — 7 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church of O’Fallon, 1111 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon. Free. Doors open 45 minutes prior to start. Family friendly production combines the energy of Big Band with the power of a 90-voice choir.
• Dinner Show — 6:30 p.m. dinner; 7:30 p.m. show, Saturday, The Gathering Place Off Broadway, 1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda. Featuring Monty Jackson singing the “Songs for the Season.” Cost: $20 at the door, $40 dinner show (includes buffet meal), $55 VIP tickets (includes buffet meal).
• Evening with New Destiny — 5 p.m. Saturday, New Destiny Ministries, 535 State Route 3, Cahokia. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Donation: $10, $15 at door. Ages 18 and up only. For tickets contact: Jackie Luster, 618-509-3074; Jill Wyms, 314-409-4471; April Heard, 314-393-2474.
• Pianist George Winston — 2 p.m. Sunday, Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Winston’s performance will include some of Vince Guaraldi’s Peanuts pieces, inspired by the New Orleans piano and stride piano traditions and songs from his album to be released in 2016. General admission: $30 adults; $27 SIUE staff, faculty, retirees, alumni and patrons 65 & older; $13 students with valid ID.
• Old Levee Band — 10:30 a.m. Sunday, St. John United Church of Christ, 301 S. Market St., New Athens. Free. Featuring St. Louis Old Levee Band with “Red” Lehr and Jean Kittrell.
• Highland Christmas Concert — 3 p.m. Sunday, St. Paul Church, Ninth St., Highland. The Highland Community Chorus presents “Carols Ancient and New.” Tickets are on sale now from chorus members, at First Collinsville Bank of Highland, 111 Walnut St., and at highlandcommunitychorus.org. Advance tickets: $8, seniors and students, $10 adults. Tickets at the door $12.
• Christmas Cantata — 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Faith Lutheran Church, 520 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon. Faith Lutheran’s Choir will present “Love Came Down at Christmas” by Joel Raney for Readings and Carols Sunday.
• A Masterworks Christmas — 7:30 p.m. Sunday, St. Clare Church, O’Fallon. Presented by Masterworks Chorale and Children’s Choruses. Tickets: $15, in advance, $20 at door adults; $5 in advance, $10 at door, students and members of the military. Get tickets from chorus members or at 618-236-9094, www.singmasterworks.org.
• Community Christmas Concert — 3 p.m. Sunday, Ann Whitney Olin Theater, Hatheway Hall, Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey. Local choirs include Christian Ringers Handbell Choir from Upper Alton Baptist Church, the RiberBend Childrens Choir, Seasons of Life Womens Choir and the Great Rivers Choral Society. Tickets: $10. Available from Alton-Godfrey Rotary members, Norton-Rain Insurance on State St., Alton, Scheffel Boyle in the Wall Street Building, downtown Alton, Karen Wilson State Farm Insurance on Tolle Lane, Godfrey and WBGZ Radio on Market St., in Alton. Also available at the door.
• A Holiday Celebration — 3 p.m. Sunday, Mascoutah High School’s auditorium, 1313 W. Main St., Mascoutah. Free. Featuring Southwestern Illinois College’s concert band, guitar ensemble and chamber choirs. Presented by SWIC Music department.
• Metro East Community Chorale and Orchestra — 4 p.m. Sunday, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Church, 442 S. De Mazenod, Belleville. Popular Christmas tunes, plus an arrangement of “Deck the Halls” with a suprise ending. Free.
• Christmas Wonders — 3 p.m. Sunday, St. Luke Church, 301 N. Church St., Belleville. Presented by The Philharmonic Society of Belleville. Featuring Philharmonic Chorale, Chamber Orchestra and Brass Ensemble. Advance purchase tickets: $15 adults; $12 55 plus and military, $7 students. Purchase at the door: $18 adults, $15 55 plus and military, $10 students. Tickets online: www.bellevillephilharmonic.org.
• “Christmas With Monty” — 7 p.m. Saturday, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 301 W. Broadway, Sparta. An evening of music with Monty Jackson that will inspire Christmas cheer. Free. Information: 618-443-3134.
• Christmas Concer Luncheon — 12:15-2 p.m. Tuesday, Gateway Center, Collinsville. Collinsville Christian Women’s Connection invites all women to attend. Nanette Norrenberg will sing Christmas favorites. Jacly Rowe, author and TV personality, will speak. Tickets are $15; includes meal, beverage, program and gratuity. Reservations: Barbara at 618-344-7967 or Mavis at 618-307-5779.

Dances

• Country Music — 8 p.m.-midnight, Friday, Swansea Improvement Association, 216 Service St., Swansea. Music by the Cactus Moon Band.
• Christmas Dance — 7-11 p.m. Saturday, American Legion Post 137, 109 N. Penn St., O’Fallon. Sponsored by the Metro East Social Seniors. Cost: $7 members, $9 non-members. Must be 21 or over.
• Hecker Dance — 8 p.m Saturday to midnight, Hecker Community Center, 230 E. Washington St., Hecker. Admission: $7, doors open at 7 p.m. Music by Riverside.

Events

• Belleville Christkindlmarkt — through Dec. 23, Downtown Belleville. 30 Vendors featuring treasures and treats from around the world. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Admission free. Free entertainment in heated Fest Tent on Friday and Saturday. Music by Uber Cool, 7-9 p.m. Friday. On Sunday, Schuhplattler Dancers, 4 p.m.; Harmony Express Chorus, 5:30 p.m.; Belleville Area German Teachers accompanied by Mardy Eisloffel, 6:10 p.m.; Belleville Community Band, 7-9 p.m.
• Belleville Santa’s House — 6-8:30 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 18; noon-5 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m. Saturdays; noon-3 p.m. and 3:30-6 p.m. Sundays. For Christmas week hours, check the Belleville Optimists Facebook page.
• Gingerbread Walk — through Jan. 3, in shop windows along Main Street in downtown Belleville. View the winners in the annual Gingerbread Contest, and all the other entrants.
• Winter Wonderland of Lights — through Dec. 31, Horner Park, Lebanon. Thousands of lights, animated musical display, life-size navitity, Victorian village, donations accepted. Sponsored by the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce. Information: www.lebanonil.us.
• Way of Lights — through Jan. 1, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S. De Mazenod, Belleville. Dive through more than 1 million white lights along a 1.5-mile route depicting the Journey to Bethlehem; camel, donkey, pony rides, petting zoo, kettle corn. Carriage rides ($65 per person; $100 for 6-person carriage); reservations, 636-549-4610. Visitors Center: Puppet show, souvenir photos, Christmas tree display, community music performances, wreath display and silent auction. Guild Center (admission $7 adults, $5 children 4 and up): Lego Display and Lego children’s playroom.
• Santa House at City Park — through Dec. 23, Edwardsville’s City Park. Hours: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. No charge to tell Santa your holiday wishes.
• Downtown in December — through Dec. 23, downtown Edwardsville. Featuring caroling, sidewalk sales, artisans, crafters, Santa house, elves workshop, holiday art contest.
• Santa on the Square — through Dec. 24, Square in downtown Highland. Hours: 6-8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays; 1-4 p.m. Sundays; 10 a.m.-noon on Christmas Eve.
• Belleville Christkindelmarkt — Friday through Wednesday, Dec. 23, Downtown Belleville. 30 Vendors featuring treasures and treats from around the world. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Admission free. Free entertainment in heated Fest Tent on Friday and Saturday. Music by Uber Cool, 7-9 p.m. Friday. On Sunday, Schuhplattler Dancers, 4 p.m.; Harmony Express Chorus, 5:30 p.m.; Belleville Area German Teachers accompanied by Mardy Eisloffel, 6:10 p.m.; Belleville Community Band, 7-9 p.m.
• Visit With Santa — 2-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; 6-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, through Dec. 23, Mel Price Park, 200 Caseyville Ave., Swansea. Each child will receive a gift from Santa and can choose an ornament from Santa’s Christmas tree to take home. Picture with Santa, $5 donation.
• Coulterville’s Christmas Walk — nightly through Dec. 27, downtown Coulterville. Free. Half-mile walk through a display of a million lights and 400 Christmas figurines, featuting a walk through Candyland game. Free refreshments and activities every from 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 15 animated displays including Santa’s Playland. Check out the Miniature Ceramic Christmas Village (more than 300 pieces), grab a snack or make a craft at the North pole, enjoy free refreshments around the bonfire.
• Alton Christmas Wonderland — 5-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; 6-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, through Dec. 27, Rock Spring Park, 2100 College Ave., Alton. 2.5 million lights adorning trees and lighting displays throughout the park. Carriage rides cost: $30 first person; $5 each additional person. Reservations: Call 217-242-1104. General admission $7 cars, small vans; $1 per person vehicles, holding more than 10 people.
• Video Game Tournament — 6 p.m. Thursday, Collinsville Memorial Library Center, 407 W. Main St., Collinsville. Featuring Wii U gameplay, Nintendo all-stars. Free. Advance registration required. Sign up: 618-344-1112, visit main desk, www.collinsvillelibrary.org.
• Bad Movie Night — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Blum House, 414 W. Main St., Collinsville. Movie: “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.” Free.
• Holiday Train Display — Friday through Dec. 19, Edwardsville Moose Lodge, 7371 Marine Road (Illinois Route 143), Edwardsville. Presented by the Don Take Family of Don’s G-Scale Trains. Hours: Monday-Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Free will offerings to Mooseheart will be accepted but not necessary. Games and prizes for kids.
• The Old Belleville Historical Luminary Walk — 6-9 p.m. Friday; 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Abend and Garfield Streets starting at Mascoutah Avenue. Featuring: Digital historical home tour, strolling carolers, St. Nicholas, Koerner House, Garfield Saloon, secret walkway to Emma Kunz’s House, more than 1,000 luminaries. Free.
• Arrival at Camp River Dubois — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Lewis & Clark State Historic Site, 1 Lewis and Clark Trail, Hartford. Displays of artifacts, tools and weapons mark the anniversary of the arrival of the Lewis and Clark Expedition at Camp DuBois, its Illinois winter camp. Includes members of the detachment portraying military life, re-enactors recreating the civilian population and demonstrators. Information: 618-251-5811.
• Fish-N-Eagles — 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Grafton Visitor Center, 950 E. Main St., Grafton. Presentation about bald eagles, the fish they eat and the native fish and wildlife and history of the Grafton area. Information: 618-786-3323.
• Santa’s Workshop — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, New Bethel UMC, 131 N. Main St., Glen Carbon. Secret Santa giveaways. Elves will help kids ages 4 to 11 shop. Kids buy presents for friends and family 50 cents to $5. Funds raised will be donated to the charity that receives the most votes at the workshop. Kids can visit various stations: gift creation, personalized photo booth, Santa’s story session. Cookies, punch, video while waiting for free gift wrap.
• Train Show — 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Glen Carbon Firehouse/City Hall, 180 Summit St., Glen Carbon. Hosted by Metro East Model Railroad Club. Visitors can view the club’s 18-by-27-foot HO scale model railroad in action. Admission and snacks are free. Information: www.trainweb.org/memrc.
• Gingerbread Cookie Day — start time between 9 and 11 a.m. Saturday, Bank of Belleville, 215 S. Illinois St., Belleville. Event will run until 3 p.m. throughout the streets of downtown Belleville. Sam the Gingerbread Man will stroll the streets so you can join him to view the gingerbread creations in store windows along Main Street. You can visit 36 different merchants and fill your official cookie bag with 36 types of pre-wrapped cookies along the way. Price: $10, official cookie bag is furnished to collect your cookies. Limit one bag per person. Only 400 bags distributed, pre-registration recommended at www.bellevillemainstreet.net. Information: Deb Kruep, 618-277-0830.
• Wreaths Across America — 11 a.m. Saturday, Oaklawn Cemetery, Oaklawn Road, Glen Carbon. Uniformed members of the George Rogers Clark Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will place wreaths made of natural materials on the grave of every veteran buried at Oaklawn.
• 5K/10K Group Walk — register at 8:45 a.m., walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Hotel, 451 S. DeMazenod Drive, Belleville. Fee: $3 for all participants. Sponsored by Illinois Trekkers. Pets welcome, must be leashed. Information: Rosalie, rosalie.maul@gmail.com.
• Storytelling in the Tree House — 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Watershed Nature Center, 1591 Tower Ave., Edwardsville. Free event. For ages 5 and below. Pre-kindergarten story hour read-aloud, featuring “The Mitten,” by Jan Brett. After creating a no-waste winter bird feeder, take a kid-frendly nature hike to see how animals are getting ready for cold weather. Register: watershed@cityofedwardsville.com or 618-692-7578.
• Christmas at the Latzer Homestead — 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Latzer Homestead, 1464 Old Trenton Road, Highland. Tour this Victorian home built in 1901. Rooms decorated by community groups and individuals. Donations: $5.
• Visit with Santa — 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Monroe County Welcome Center, Columbia. Kids receive letter from Santa, photo opportunity, craft and refreshments.
• Candelight House Tour —1-6 .m. Sunday, from Belleville Philharmonic Hall, 117 N. Jackson St., Belleville. Presented by the St. Clair County Historical Society. Seven historic homes festively decorated for the holiday season. Advanced tickets: $15 adults/children; day of tour $20 at the Philharmonic Hall (tickets go on sale at 1:45 p.m.). Information: 618-234-0600.
• Drive-through Live Nativity — 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Meadow Heights Baptist Church, 1498 Vandalia, Collinsville. Turn at the star on the corner of Vandalia and Claremont. Free. Information: 618-344-4982.
• “The Glory of Christmas” — 7 p.m. Sunday-Monday, St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 1200 Moreland Drive, Belleville. A musical and drama production telling about Jesus’ birth and God’s gift of salvation. The message is delivered by a talented cast and the St. Matthew Choir and Orchestra. Included live animals, elaborate costumes and settings. Guest soloist is Brian Arner. Free. Love offering will be taken. A nursery is provided. Information: 618-397-5994.

Exhibits

• Dennis DeToye — through Jan. 1, Edwardsville Arts Center, 6165 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville. Free. In loving memory of Dennis DeToye who was an active board member of the Edwardsville Art Center, several of his paintings will be displayed and for sale. Also, the EAC will hold its annual holiday show with one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts, jewelry, glass ornaments, tea cups and more.

Food

• Aviston Fish & Chicken Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton St., Aviston. Eat in or carry out. 618-228-7311.
• Caseyville Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Friday, Caseyville VFW Post 1117, 415 N. Long, Caseyville. Fish plates, desserts, sandwiches, burgers and more.
• Collinsville Fish Fry — 3-8 p.m. Friday, Collinsville VFW Post 5691, 1234 Vandalia, Collinsville. Eat in or carry out. Cod, catfish fillets, Tilapia, sides.
• Collinsville Fish Fry — 3-8 p.m. Friday, Collinsville American Legion, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. North Atlantic cod, whole catfish, Cajun cut-ups, crab cakes, sides, desserts. Information: 618-345-2508.
• Collinsville Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus Hall, Illinois 157, Collinsville. Eat in or carry out. Fried/baked cod, catfish, sides. Senior plate starting at $4.99. 618-345-1492.
• Fairview Heights Fish Fry — 3-8 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 5420 Old Collinsville Road. Walton’s Fish Fry. Serving jack salmon and wild-caught grilled salmon. Homemade desserts. Carryouts: 618-632-5222.
• Freeburg Fish Fry & Bake — 4-7 p.m. Friday, St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 6 N. Alton St., Freeburg. Baked cod, fried cod loins (plate, sandwich or pound), shrimp, grilled cheese, spaghetti, baked potato, green beans, onion rings, French fries, homemade slaw, mac/cheese, dessert, refreshments. Sponsored by the Support Committee. Eat in or carry out. 618-539-4720.
• Highland Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Eat in or carry out. 618-654-6367.
• Mascoutah Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Friday, Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Dine in or carry out. 618-566-2288.
• Millstadt Fish Fry — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-8 p.m. Friday, Millstadt VFW Post, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt.
• O’Fallon Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Sponsored by KC and Ladies Auxiliary. Cod and bluegill, burgers, hotdogs, sides. Eat in or carry out. 618-632-6229.
• O’Fallon Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Friday, VFW Post 805, 221 W. First St., O’Fallon. Sponsored by Sgt. Charles A. Fricke VFW Post 805 and Ladies Auxiliary. Fried and grilled fish and chicken, homemade sides and desserts. Children’s menu. To-go orders delivered to car. 618-624-2651.
• O’Fallon Fish & Chicken Fry — 5-8 p.m. every Friday, O’Fallon American Legion, 109 N. Penn, O’Fallon. Carryouts available. 618-632-8879.
• Okawville Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 233, 205 N. Hanover St., Okawville. Eat in or carry out. 618-243-6545.
• Scott VFW Fish Fry — 5-9 p.m. Friday, Scott VFW Post 4183, Belleville. Carryouts available. Order ahead: 618-746-9801. DJ, 8-1 p.m.
• Shiloh Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Friday, 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Sponsored by Eagles No. 545. Cod, Walleye, shrimp, chicken strip plates. Eat in or carry out. 618-624-5412.
• Swansea Fish Fry — 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Swansea Fish Stand, 216 Service St., Swansea. Cod, walleye, shrimp. 618-222-7171.
• Troy VFW Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Friday, Troy VFW Post 976 and Ladies Auxiliary, 123-A W. Market St., Troy. Choice of cod, catfish, jack salmon, baked fish, chicken strips, shrimp. Dinners include bread and choice of two sides. Dine in or carry out. 618-667-8387.
• Notre Dame Academy Fish Fry — 4:30-8 p.m. Friday, Cathedral Grade School Cafe, 200 S. 2nd St., Belleville. Cod sandwich, walleye plate, fish tacos, shrimp plate, kids plate. Sides: fries, hush puppies, onion rings, spaghetti, stewed tomatoes, applesauce, slaw, desserts, soft drink, beer. Carryouts available. Information: Matt, 618-978-7125. Proceeds will fund the Notre Dame Academy Class of 2016 trip.
• Walton’s Chicken Dinner — 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 5420 Old Collinsville Road, Fairview Heights. Homemade desserts. For carryouts call 618-632-5222.
• Fried Chicken — 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Millstadt VFW Post, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. All you can eat. Adults $10; $8 seniors; $5 children (12 and younger). Sponsored by Millstadt VFW Post. 22.

Games

• Cribbage — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1 Columbus Drive, Collinsville. Nine games against nine different opponents. Information: Phil at 618-288-7910 or Yvonne at 618-344-1521.
• Euchre Tournament — 7 p.m. Friday, Smithton Senior Center.
• St. Pancratius Euchre Tournament — 1:30 p.m. Sunday, St. Panctatius Parish Hall, FAyetteville. Cost: $5 per player.
• Cribbage — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Camelot Bowl, 801 Beltline Road, Collinsville. New players wanted. Information: Yvonne, 618-344-1521 or Phillip, 618-288-7910.

Markets

• Forever Vintage Market — 4-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, 200 South Belt East, Belleville. Repurposed, industrial, architectural salvage, antiques, handmade clothing, vintage jewelry, furniture, primitive, gourmet foods. Admission: $3 for all weekend. Information: www.facebook.com/forevervintagemarket. Portion of proceeds benefit Stray Rescue of St. Louis.
• Cookie Walk — 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 503 E. Washington, Millstadt. Homemade Christmas cookies sold by pound $9 mixed, $10 fancy. Advance orders taken by calling Shirley Boehm, 618-476-1113.
• Vendor & Craft Fair — 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Emge Gym, 7401 Westchester Drive, Belleville. Free. Information: Kari Cleveland, 618-920-3381.

On Stage

• “Miracle on South Division Street” — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Alton Little Theater, 2450 N. Henry St., Alton. Meet the Nowaks of Buffalo, N.Y. Clara and her three grown kids have always know they are special, ever since the miraculous night in 1942 when the Blessed Mother appeard to Grandpa in his barbershop. Admission: $17 adults, $10 (under 18). Information: 618-462-6562.
• “Scenes of Death and Daggers” — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Abbott Auditorium, SIUE Opera Theatre, Edwardsville. SIUE Opera Theatre presents a collection of scenes from selected operas containing themes of murder, suicide, poison and daggers. Sprinkled throughout the dark theme are bursts of comedic scenes. General admission: $15 adults, $12 seniors, free SIUE students with valid ID. Tickert/information: 618-650-2774, or at the door evening of performance.
• One-Act Plays — 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Carriel Jr. High School, 451 N. Seven Hills Road, O’Fallon. Admission: $3 per person.
• A Christmas Carol —7:30 p.m. Friday; 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Troy United Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy. Reception with light finger foods following show. Tickets: $10 adults, $2 children (under 12). Get tickets: online or in the church office. Information: Deb Inman, 618-667-6241 or deb@troyumc.org.
• “A Seussified Christmas Carol” — 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Avon Theatre, Breese. Presented by Clinton County Showcase. Tickets/information: 618-526-2866 or ccshowcase.com.

Shoots

• Buzz’s BBQ & Meat Shoot — noon-dusk Saturday, Caseyville Moose Lodge 4, 8550 Bunkum Road, Caseyville. Meat shoot, paddle wheel, money rounds, 50/50. Barbecued ribs, pork steaks, pulled pork, chicken, mac and cheese, potato salad, baked beans. Information: 618-398-4477.
• Indoor Rifle Shoot — noon Sunday, Millstadt Sportsmen’s Club, 4915 Schmidt Lane, Millstadt. Iron sights only. Refreshments available.

Trivia

• Caseyville — 7 p.m. Friday, Caseyville Moose, 8550 Bunkum Road, Caseyville. Prizes, contests, 50/50, games. Free cookies and brownies. Cost: $20 per person, $140 table team of 8. Food for sale: pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken fingers, cheese sticks, French fries, cauliflower, onion rings, soda, tea, coffee. Full cash bar. Bring a Soldier Home for Christmas sponsored by Caseyville Moose.

This story was originally published December 10, 2015 at 3:28 AM with the headline "What’s Happening: Local events for Dec. 10-16."