Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009

What's happening

Concerts

Duquesne University Tamburitzans -- 7 p.m. Saturday, auditorium, Granite City High School, 3101 Madison Ave., Granite City. Proceeds from the performance go to the John N. Bellcoff Tamburitzans Scholarship for Southwestern Illinois College students attending the Sam Wolf Granite City campus. $12 in advance only. 692-6150.

Bluegrass Gospel Concert -- 7 p.m. Saturday, Bethalto Church of God, 800 E. Bethalto Drive, Bethalto. Features Bama Blu-Grace from Crane Hill, Ala. Donations taken. 259-0065.

Jazz Concert -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Belelville East Performing Arts Center, 2555 West Blvd., Belleville. Features The Belleville East Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble Too and Concert Jazz Orchestra, along with the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Concert Jazz Band. $3 admission. Hosted by Belleville East Band/Orchestra Parents.

Dances

Square and Round Dance -- 7 p.m. Friday, Caseyville Senior Center, 10001 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights. Joe Obal, caller; Jacqui Landau, cuer. Sponsored by Dandy Dancers Square Dance Club.

Highland Dance -- 8-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Lindendale Park Ballroom, Highland. Music by Gene Maynard Band. 654-9753.

"Frontier Days" Singles Dance -- 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Swansea Improvement Center, 301 Service St., Swansea. Sponsored by Parents Without Partners Belleville Area Chapter 559. $8 admission. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Ballroom Dance -- 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Belleville/Swansea Moose, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Music by The Music Men.

Germantown Dance -- 2-6 p.m. Sunday, American Legion, 1105 W. Sycamore St., Germantown. Music by Heritage. Sponsored by Diesen Winkler Post 325. 523-4526 or 523-4540.

Ballroom and Swing Dance -- 3-6 p.m. Sunday, American Legion Post 199, Edwardsville. Music by Diz Strohman Big Band. $8 per person, $15 per couple. 420-2159.

Mascoutah Dance -- 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Moose Lodge, Mascoutah. Music by Cactus Moon Band. Also wurstmarkt.

Events

Midwest Woodcarvers Show -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Belle Clair Fairgrounds, Illinois 13 and 159, Belleville. $4 admission, under 12 free. More than 200 booths with prize-winning carvers. Special exhibit: Wood Turners of St. Louis (turned wood creations). Hourly attendance prizes and grand prizes. Christmas tree ornaments raffle.

Perry Biggs Memorial Fiddle Contest -- 5 p.m. Saturday, Civic Center, off Route 51, Patoka. $7 adults, $3.50 children. Fiddle contest begins at 6. Country singer Brenda Cook, 5:15-6; Mississippi Mudpies Cajun Band, 6:30-7; George Portz and Friends of Bluegrass, 8:45-9:30 p.m.; open jam session, 10 p.m. Dinners, sandwiches and beverages served all evening.

Benefit for Cory Sonsoucie -- 2 p.m. Saturday, Sit N Bull Saloon, 31 S. Mill St., New Memphis. Washer tournament at 2 p.m., 50/50 drawings, music, food, live auction at 6 p.m. All proceeds go to family to offset costs of his car accident that happened in early October. 588-3003.

"I Want Candy" Kids Fun Skate -- 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Fun Spot Skating and Party Center, 1400 West Blvd., Belleville. $6 admission, $2 skate rental. Candy throws, candy trivia, more. Free candy with admission.

Benefit Car Show -- noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Dairy Queen, 1001 S. Main St., Columbia. Dash plaques to first 50 entrants. $10 entry fee goes to the Columbia Kiwanis chapter. Free to view the vehicles. 444-7638.

Operation Uplink/Fisher House Fundraiser -- 8 p.m. Saturday, VFW Post 6504 Hall, Waterloo. Doors open at 7 p.m. Entertainment by Memories of Elvis with Steve Davis and Midsouth Revival Band, Darrein Safron and Buddy Holly (Thomas Hickey). $12 advance, $18 at the door, $15 for six or more reserved. $10 for children 10 and under. 939-4371.

Benefit for Ministries Unlimited Food Pantry -- 2 p.m. Sunday, Friedens United Church of Christ, 207 E. Center, Troy. Music by groups from various churches, musical acts from the area. All proceeds go to the food pantry. Bring non-perishable items or cash donations for admission. Refreshments follow. 667-6535.

Toy Car Show -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, American Legion Hall Post 365, 1022 Vandalia Ave., Collinsville. $3 admission.

Red, White and Cool Veterans Day Skate -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Fun Spot Skating and Party Center, 1400 West Blvd., Belleville. $8 admission includes lunch, $2 skate rental. Half day after 1:30 p.m., $5.50 admission (no lunch) and $2 skate rental.

Exhibits

Emma Kunz House -- 602 Fulton St., Belleville. $2 adults, $1 children six to 12. Train display in lower level. Open the second Sunday of each month except January and February from 2 to 4 p.m. 234-0600.

St. Clair County Historical Society -- 701 E. Washington St., Belleville. $2 adults, $1 children 6 to 12 years. Open the second Sunday of each month except January and February from 2 to 4 p.m. Abraham Lincoln and Civil War exhibit and 1800s vintage dresses on display through Sept. 2009.

Glen Carbon Heritage Museum -- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Saturday, Tuesday, 124 School St., Glen Carbon. Collection of quilts on display through mid-November. Group tours available. 288-7271.

Madison County Historical Society -- 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 715 N. Main St., Edwardsville. "Life in Lincoln's Time 1809-1865." Through Nov. 30.

Paul Simon Museum -- 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 540 Edwardsville Road (rear), Troy. Collection of memorabilia and photos of the late Senator Paul Simon. 667-6662.

Art Exhibits -- through Nov. 30, Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Features works by local artist Richard Keating, a retired professor from the department of Biological Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

"Riverbend Ink: Every Tattoo Tells a Story" -- through May 15, Reid Library, Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey. 468-4657.

"Journey Stories" -- through Dec. 6, Mascoutah Heritage Museum, 306 W. Main St., Mascoutah. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Traveling exhibition of the Smithsonian Institution. Cemetery workshop and beginning genealogy presented at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Mary Lu Bretsch, storyteller, entertains with "Stories for the Journey" at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. 566-2567.

Photography Exhibit -- through Nov. 30, Circle of Health Wellness Center, 700A S. Illinois St., Belleville. Features the works of local photographer Debra Simon.

"13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird" -- opens Friday-Nov. 28, Governor French Academy Gallery, 223 W. Main St., Belleville. Opening reception, 7 p.m. Friday. Presented by Fiber Artists Coalition. 233-7542.

Artists Showing --10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 30 Public Square, Belleville. Rebecca McDannold, Linda Klossner and Hsin-Hui Chen-Taylor.

Food

Aviston Fish and Chicken Fry -- 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Eat in or carry out. 228-7311.

Belleville Fish Fry -- 5-8 p.m. Friday, Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Road, Belleville. Sponsored by the Quail Club. Carryouts available.

Cahokia Spaghetti and Meatballs Dinner -- 4-7 p.m. Friday, Cahokia Park United Methodist Church, 1400 Camp Jackson Road, Cahokia. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $3 children three to 12, two and under free. Carryouts available. Pasta, salad, bread, drink, dessert. 332-0909.

Collinsville Fish Fry -- 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus Hall, Illinois 157, Collinsville. Eat in or carry out.

Edwardsville Soup and Sandwich Luncheon -- 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Immanuel United Methodist Church, 800 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Bake sale. Soups include vegetable, bean and chicken noodle, sides. $6.50 per person. Carryouts available. 656-4648.

Fairview Heights Fish Fry -- 4-8 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus, 5420 Old Collinsville Road, Fairview Heights. Homemade desserts. Sponsored by KC and Walton's. 632-5222.

Highland Fish Fry -- 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Eat in or carry out. 654-6367.

Mascoutah Fish Fry --4-8 p.m. Friday, VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan, Mascoutah. Eat in or carry out.

Millstadt Fish Fry -- 4-8 p.m. Friday, Millstadt VFW Post 7980, Illinois 158 and Veterans Drive, Millstadt. Carryouts available. Sponsored by VFW Post 7980. 476-1180.

O'Fallon Fish Fry -- 4-8 p.m. Friday, O'Fallon Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. Highway 50, O'Fallon. Sponsored by the KC and Ladies Auxiliary. 632-6229.

O'Fallon Fish Fry -- 4-8 p.m. Friday, Sgt. Charles A. Fricke VFW Post 805, 221 W. First St., O'Fallon. Eat in or carry out. Desserts by Moose Ladies Auxiliary. Sponsored by VFW Post 805 and Auxiliary. 624-2651.

Okawville Fish Fry -- 5-8 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 233, 205 N. Hanover St., Okawville. Sponsored by American Legion Post. Eat in or carry out. 243-6545.

Renault Fish Fry -- 4:30-8 p.m. Friday, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Hall, Renault. Sponsored by Holy Name Society. Carryouts available. 458-7710.

Scott Fish Fry -- 4:30-8 p.m. Friday, Scott VFW Post 4183, Belleville. Eat in or carry out. 746-9801.

Shiloh Fish Fry -- 5-8 p.m. Friday, Eagles 545, 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Eat in or carry out. Auxiliary bake sale. 624-5412.

Smithton Fat Daddy's Fish Fry -- 4-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday, American Legion, 102 N. Main, Smithton. Also barbecue on Saturday and fried chicken on Sunday. Two sides with dinners. 235-4112.

Swansea Fish Stand -- 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 301 Service St., Swansea. 222-7171. Sponsored by Swansea Fish Stand.

Troy VFW Fish Fry -- 4-8 p.m. Friday, VFW, 123 W. Market St., Troy. Eat in or carry out. 667-8387.

Chicken and Dumpling Dinner -- 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 3025 National Ave., Granite City. Bake sale, bazaar. Carryouts available. $7 adults, $4 children 6 to 10.

Sausage Supper -- 2-8 p.m. Saturday, New Douglas Mid-Elementary School, New Douglas. Sponsored by the Center Schools' PTO. $8 adults, $3.50 children four to 10, three and under free. Carryouts available ($8).

Fried Chicken Dinner -- 3:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Albers American Legion Hall, Albers. $7.50 adults, $4 children 6 to 12, under 6 free. Raises funds to expand support of deployed troops and Wounded Warriors. Silent auction. Sponsored by Hope for Heroes.

Chicken Dinner -- 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Zion United Church of Christ, 11 N. Railway, New Baden. $8.25 adults, $4 children 6 to 12, 5 and under free (eat in only). Carryouts available. 588-4135.

Turtle Soup -- 10 a.m. Saturday, South Side Improvement Association, 800 S. 6th St., Belleville. $10 per gallon. Sponsored by South Side Improvement Association. 233-9380.

Chicken Dinner -- 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, church hall, 13322 Church Road, Carlyle. Carryouts available. Sponsored by Wheatfield Township Fire Department.

Chicken and Dumpling Dinner -- 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, American Legion Post 622, Prairie du Rocher. Sponsored by Legion Post 622 Ladies Auxiliary. Quilt raffle. Carryouts available.

Breakfast Buffet -- 8-11 a.m. Sunday, Parish Center, Corpus Christi Parish, 206 Rasp St., Shiloh. All you can eat. $750 adults, $3.50 children si to 10, under six free.

Barbecue -- 11 a.m. Sunday, South Side Improvement Association, 800 S. 6th St., Belleville. $14 for side of ribs. Sponsored by South Side Improvement Association. 233-9380.

Wurstmarkt -- 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Freeburg Masonic Lodge, 522 High St., Freeburg. Buffet. $8 adults, $5 children si to 12, under six free.

Millstadt Fish Fry -- 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Millstadt VFW Post 7980, Illinois 158 and Veterans Drive, Millstadt. Sponsored by VFW Post 7980. Carryouts available.

Sausage Supper -- 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, St. Peter Church, 21st and Cleveland Blvd., Granite City. All you can eat. $8 adults, $5 at the door for children five to 10, under five free. Carryouts available. 877-1904.

Games

Cribbage -- 6:30 p.m. today, VFW Post 4183, 1516 Old State Route 158, Belleville (south of Belleville gate at Scott Air Force Base). $10 entry fee. Nine games, nine opponents. Sponsored by Len Wahlig Cribbage Club. Phil, 288-7910 or Sandy, (636) 295-5359.

Euchre Tournament -- 1:30 p.m. Sunday, St. Pancratius Parish Center, Fayetteville. $5. 978-4999.

Bunco in the Afternoon -- 1 p.m. Tuesday, Voigt Hall, St. Stephen Church, 901 S. Main St., Caseyville. Sponsored by St. Anne's Altar Sodality. $8 per person. Attendance prizes. 344-5308 or 667-6031.

Holiday

Veteran's Day Celebration -- 11 a.m. Wednesday, Public Square, Belleville.

Celebration Freedom --8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, VFW Hall Post 8677, 5325 N. Illinois St. (Illinois 159), Fairview Heights. Honors ceremony from 8 to 9 a.m., health fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Screenings and health resources available. Sponsored by Hospice of Southern Illinois. Breakfast and lunch served. 222-5905 or www.hospice.org.

Markets

Holiday Shopping Boutique -- 4-8 p.m. today, Moye Elementary School, O'Fallon. 35-40 booths. raffle items. Refreshments. Free admission.

Wickless Candles Fundraiser -- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, lobby, Physicians Office building, Anderson Hospital, Maryville. Sponsored by the hospital Auxiliary.

Holiday Bazaar -- 4-8 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Heritage Room, St. Joseph's Hospital, Breese. Sponsored by the Auxiliary. Baked goods available on Friday.

Buck-A-Bag Sale -- 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, 8 N. Belleville St., Freeburg. Clothing for men, women and children, Christmas items, toys, books, dishes. Sponsored by Freeburg Food & Clothing Bank. 539-5070.

Vendor/Craft Fair -- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, St. Stephen's Catholic Church gym, 901 S. Main St., Caseyville. Hosted by St. Stephens Youth Group. 795-9966.

Holiday Shopping Fair -- 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Granite City Township Hall, 2060 Delmar Ave., Granite City. Sponsored by Lincoln Place Heritage Association. Lunch avaialble for purchase. Ethnic pastries, gifts, crafters, food products, artists, Christmas decor, clothing, floral decorations, kitchen products, jewelry.

Craft Fair -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, O'Fallon High School, 600 Smiley St., O'Fallon. Sponsored by the Band Booster. Breakfast, lunch served both days. $3 adults, $1 children three to 10. Attendance prizes hourly.

Craft Fair -- 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Metro-East Lutheran High School, 6305 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville. Free admission. Sponsored by the Parents and Friends of Metro-East Lutheran High School. Bake sale, concessions available for purchase.

Jewelry Fundraiser -- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Physicians Office building lobby, Anderson Hospital, Maryville. Hosted by CLG Jewelry. Costume jewelry, sterling silver, leather jewery.

On Stage

"Love's Labour's Lost" -- 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, McKendree University, Lebanon. Admission is free. Reservations recommended. Presented by McKendree University Theater Department. 537-6863.

Dance in Concert 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Nov. 14, 2 p.m. Nov. 15, Katherine Dunham Hall, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. $10 adults, $8 seniors. 650-2774.

Shoots

Trap League -- 6 p.m. today, Highland Pistol and Rifle Club, east of the intersection of Bellm and Iberg roads, Highland. 654-3980.

Trap League -- 7 p.m. today, Edwardsville Gun Club, Edwardsville. 656-2875.

Meat Shoot -- noon Saturday, Caseyville Moose Lodge No. 4, 8550 Bunkum Road, Caseyville. Raffles, money rounds. House gun available. 12, 20 gauge shotguns. 398-4477.

Meat Shoot -- noon Sunday, Triple Lakes Tavern, 8055 Triple Lakes Road, Dupo. Free food. 538-5999.

Meat Shoot --noon-dusk Sunday, Elks Lodge, 9480 Old Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights. 12 or 20 gauge only. House gun available.

Turkey Shoot -- noon Sunday, Hollywood Heights Volunteer Fire Department, Illinois 159 and Hollywood Heights Road.

Meat Shoot -- Sunday, Kountry Korners, 5866 Floraville Road, Mascoutah. 50/50 drawing, raffle, food. 476-1346.

Turkey Shoot -- noon Sunday, AmVets Post 51, 5100 Lakeview Drive, Granite City. Benefits scholarship program. 931-3706.

Meat Shoot -- 11 a.m.-dusk Sunday, American Legion, 1414 W. Main St., Mascoutah. Meat and money rounds, attendance drawings, food and beverages available. Sponsored by Post 292 Blues Softball AMVETS No.161. 566-9470.

Indoor Rifle Shoot -- noon Sunday, Millstadt Sportsmens Club, Schmidt Lane, Millstadt. Food, refreshments available.

Turkey Shoot -- noon Sunday, Waterloo Sportsman's Club, Waterloo. Guns furnished or bring own. Food, refreshments available.

Trivia

Belleville -- 7 p.m. Saturday, McCormick Center, 301 S. First St., Belleville. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. $15 per person, eight people per team. Raffle, silent auction. Benefits the Kate McGarrity Memorial Scholarship fund at Southwestern Illinois College. Oral auction. Bring your own food. Beverages available for purchase. Reservations to 235-2700, ext. 5309 or shawn.vratney@swic.edu.

Belleville -- 7 p.m. Saturday, Belleville West High School Commons, 4063 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $10 per person, six to eight people per table. Cash prizes. Door prizes. Popcorn provided, food, snacks permitted. Soda available for purchase. 222-7623 or email lbielong@bths201.org.

Edwardsville -- 7 p.m. Saturday, American Legion, Edwardsville. Doors open at 6 p.m. $100 for table of eight. Cash bar. Snacks allowed. Silent auction. Prizes to top two places. Matching funds by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Benefits the Rev. Tim Weiser, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Iuka and former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville. Diagnosed with colon cancer. 656-9493 or 656-7002.

Freeburg -- 7 p.m. Saturday, Freeburg Elementary School cafeteria, Freeburg. Presented by Freeburg Optimist Club. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $10 per person, $6 per person up to age 18. Ten people per table maximum. Snacks provided. $1 soda. Silent auction, cash, attendance pr izes. Proceeds go to youth projects. 539-3107 or 539-5209.

Millstadt -- 7 p.m. Saturday, American Legion, 375 E. Locust St., Columbia. $160 per table of eight. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cash bar. Outside snacks, beverages permitted. 50/50 raffle, poker hands. Reservations to www.midamericahorserescue.org or 979-5406 or 420-1055. Sponsored by Mid American Horse Rescue.

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