What’s Happening: Local events for March 17-23

Concerts

• Hear My Prayer — 7 p.m. Friday, Meadow Heights Baptist Church, 1498 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Spirituals and sacred music presented by The Collinsville Chorale. Free. A free-will offering will be taken.
• Country Music — 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, Swansea Improvement Association, 216 Service St., Swansea. Free admission. Music by The Knyght Ryder band.
• New Memphis — 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Sit “N” Bull Saloon, 31 S. Mill St., New Memphis. Free. Matty Mo & The Rockets on Friday; Razed On Radio on Saturday.
• The Dean Christopher Show — 7 p.m. Saturday, American Legion, 375 E. Locust, Columbia. Free. Sponsored by Dorothy Weinel Eppinger Foundation. Christopher pays tribute to Tom Jones, Johnny Mathis, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin in a Las Vegas-style show.

Dances

• Square Dance — 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday, Caseyville Township Building, 10001 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights. Theme: New Dancer Dance. Sponsored by Dandy Dancers. Kate Garrison calling.
• St. Patrick’s Dance — 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Veterans of Foreign War, 1516 Old Highway 158, Belleville. Music by Dr. Dee. Cost: $7 members, $9 non-members. Cash bar, snacks, attendance prizes, Pot of Gold.
• Ballroom Dance — 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Music by The Casuals.
• Polka Dance — 2:45 p.m.-6:15 p.m. Sunday, Polish Hall, 826 Greenwood St., Madison. Music by Larry Haller — Two Star Final. Sandwiches for purchase. Information: 314-867-7897 or www.folkfire.org/polka.

Easter

• Easter Egg Hunt — noon Saturday, Catholic War Veterans, 3535 Route 159, Freeburg (3 miles south of Belleville). Ages 0-12. Rain or shine.
• Easter Egg Hunt — 9-11 a.m. Saturday, East Belleville YMCA, 2627 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. Activities throughout the morning for ages 0-12. Hunt begins at 10 a.m.
• Breakfast with the Bunny — 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday, Edison’s Entertainment Complex, 2477 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville. Pancake breakfast, served until 10 a.m. With paid admission, each child 12 and under will receive a free photo with The Easter Bunny and a “super egg” filled with a free bowling pass, candy and other goodies. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.edisonsfun.com or at the door on Saturday. Tickets: $15 in advance; $18 at the door. Tickets for breakfast only: $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
• Craft/Vendor Fair Fundraiser — noon-4 p.m. Saturday, American Legion, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Bring kids to visit with Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunt. Egg hunt will start at 1 p.m. for ages 0-2; 1:15 p.m. ages 3-5; 1:30 p.m. ages 6-10. 50/50 raffle. Proceeds go to Make-A-Wish.
• “Joy of Easter” — 7:30 p.m. March 23-25, St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 1200 Moreland Drive, Belleville. Free. Dramatic interpretation of the Passion Play, complete with choir, orchestra, live animals and a cast of more than 300 volunteers. A love offering will be taken. Information: 618-397-5994. Nursery is provided.

Events

• Diva Night — 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Downtown Belleville. Registration: Local Lucy’s, 18 East Main St., Belleville. After Party: Margarita’s, 108 E. A St., Belleville. “Wearin’ O’ the Green.” Prizes, deals, discounts, fun. $5 per Diva.
• 5K/10K Walk in Vandalia — 11 a.m. Saturday, Rogier Park Shelter, 10th &Taylor streets, Vandalia. Register 9 a.m.-11 a.m. $3 fee. Must be off trail by 2 p.m. Check out the oldest Illinois Capitol building still existing. It will be open to tour during the event. Sponsored by The Illinois Trekkers Volkssport Club. Information: Andy or Sue, baconse@gmail.com, 517-345-8301 or www.illinois-trekkers.org.
• St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser — 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Maryville Fire Department, 300 N. Donk, Maryville. Sponsored by St. Baldrick’s Foundation and the Maryville Fire Department. Volunteers get their heads shaved in return for pledges that will benefit. If you are interested in joining our event and becoming a shavee or volunteering, please contact firefighter Daniel Greenemay, 618-410-8850 or sign up at www.stbaldricks.org/events/maryvillefd. Medical helicopter at 9 a.m.; Louie, the St. Louis Blues mascot, and Fredbird will be on hand at 9:15 a.m.
• Spring Art Show — 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March Maeystown Preservation Society Mill and Museum, 1113 Main St., Maeystown. Featured artists are Clara Lewis, of Maeystown, and Jane Washausen, of Waterloo. Lewis will display prints, drawings and clay figures while Washausen will display paintings and photography. No admission charge. Donations to the museum will be accepted. Food available at Vici’s Front Porch, The Tavern at Maeystown and the Village Kaffeehaus.
• 90th Birthday Celebration — 6 p.m. Sunday, Capitol Theater, Waterloo. Showing of the silent movie “The General,” starring Buster Keaton. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is 25 cents, plus a can of food to be donated to Western Egyptian food pantry. All concessions will be 25 cents. Attendance prizes. Tickets sold at the door, first come-first served. Sponsored by Monroe Actors Stage Company.
• $2 Tuesday Movie — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Movie: “Easter Parade.” Tickets: $2, available 1 hour before showtime.
• 5K/10K Group Walk — 10 a.m. Tuesday, Edwardsville Library, 112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville. Register at 9:45 a.m. $3 fee for all participants. Sponsored by Illinois Trekkers Volkssport Club. Leisurely walk through downtown Edwardsville. Information: Trudy, at trudyduffman@yahoo.com

Food

• St. Patrick’s Dinner — 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, St. Luke’s Parish Center, 226 N. Church St., Belleville. Dine in or carry out. Cost: $9 adults, $3.50 children (under 7 free). Corned beef or ham, cabbage, roasted potatoes, dessert, drinks. Pot of gold, quilt raffle, Irish entertainment. Information: 618-236-1124.
• Aviston Fish & Chicken Fry — 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton St., Aviston. Cod, catfish, shrimp, chicken strips, 1/4 fried chicken, sides. Eat in or carryout. 618-228-7311.
• Breese Fish Fry — 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Breese Knights of Columbus, 480 N. Walnut St., Breese. Dine in or carryout. Fish and sides.
• Caseyville Fish Fry — 4 p.m.-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 carryout. Cod, catfish fillets, tilapia, sides.
• Collinsville Fish Fry — 3 p.m.-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 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus Hall, Illinois 157, Collinsville. Eat in or carryout. Fried/baked cod, catfish, sides. Senior plate starting at $4.99. 618-345-1492.
• Ellis Grove Fish Fry — 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Ellis Grove Fire Department, 501 Eggemeyer Plaza, Ellis Grove. Cod, catfish, shrimp, buffalo. Sides: Baked beans, fries, onion rings, slaw, hush puppies, potato salad, fried pickles, tea, coffee, soda, water, beer. Military discount available. Accepting donations of clothes, toys, household items for the Red Cross.
• Fairview Heights Fish Fry — 3 p.m.-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. Carryout: 618-632-5222.
• Freeburg Fish Bake & Fry — 4 p.m.-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 and cheese, dessert, refreshments. Sponsored by the Support Committee. Eat in or carryout. 618-539-4720.
• Granite City Fish Fry — 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, St. Elizabeth Church, Granite City. Cod, catfish, pollock, jack salmon, shrimp. Eat in or carryout.
• Highland Fish Fry — 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday, VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Eat in or carryout. 618-654-6367.
• Mascoutah Fish Fry — 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Dine in or carryout. 618-566-2288.
• Millstadt Fish Fry — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-8 p.m. Friday, Millstadt VFW Post, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt.
• Millstadt Fish Fry — 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Millstadt Sportsmen’s Club, 4915 Schmidt Lane, Millstadt. Cod, shrimp, walleye, desserts. Carryout available at 618-476-1891.
• New Athens Fish Fry — 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, St. Agatha’s Church, Parish Center, Market & Mill St., New Athens. Eat in and carryout available. 618-475-3579.
• O’Fallon Fish Fry — 4 p.m.-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, hot dogs, sides. Eat in or carryout. 618-632-6229.
• O’Fallon Fish Fry — 4 p.m.-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 p.m.-8 p.m. every Friday, O’Fallon American Legion, 109 N. Penn, O’Fallon. Carryout available. 618-632-8879.
• Okawville Fish Fry — 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 233, 205 N. Hanover St., Okawville. Eat in or carryout. 618-243-5528.
• Quail Club Fish Fry — 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Church Road, Belleville. Cod, walleye, shrimp, wings, burgers, sides, desserts. Carryout available. No phone orders.
• St. Henry Fish Fry — 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Monsignor Voss Center, 5305 W. Main St., Belleville. Sponsored by St. Henry Women’s and Men’s organizations. Codfish (sandwich, plate or pound), baked salmon and soup, slaw, spaghetti, french fries, onion rings, cheese pizza. Carryout available.
• St. Mary’s Fish Fry — 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, St. Mary Parish, basement, 1706 W. Main St., Belleville. Dine in or carryout. Cod or walleye, (sandwich, plate or by the pound), potato salad, French fries, onion rings, spaghetti, slaw, dessert.
• Scott VFW Fish Fry — 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Scott VFW Post 4183, Belleville. Carry outs available. Order ahead: 618-746-9801. Lenten special: all-you-can-eat swai fish only, 3-6 p.m.; no carryout.
• Scottish Rite Fish Fry — 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday, Scottish Rite Masonic Bodies, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville. By the pound, plate, sandwich. Contact 618-235-3350.
• Shiloh Fish Fry — 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Sponsored by Eagles No. 545. Cod, walleye, shrimp, chicken strip plates. Sides. Eat in or carryout. 618-624-5412. Auxiliary bake sale for charity.
• Smithton Fish Fry — 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Smithton Turner Hall, 115 N. Julia St., Smithton. World Famous Fried Cod. Dine in or carryout. Homemade baked goods. Full menu online at www.turnerhall.com. 618-277-9690.
• Summerfield Fish Fry — 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Summerfield Lions Club, 100 E. Park St., Summerfield. 618-934-3841 or 618-334-3177.
• 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 p.m.-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 carryout. 618-667-8387.
• Sizzler Barbecue — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Concordia United Church of Christ, 7600 State Route 163, Belleville. Pork steaks, brats, hot dogs, plates and sandwiches. Carryout available. Quilt raffle. 618-476-3377. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Concordia’s Cemetery Friends.
• Chicken Dinner — 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Caseyville Moose Lodge No, 4, 8550 Bunkum Road, Caseyville. Sponsored by the Loyal Order of Moose. Chicken dinner (3-piece) with mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, roll. Cost: $8 adults ($9 all white meat), $5 children (10 & under). Karaoke by Dena Boss at 8 p.m. Information: 618-398-4477.
• Chicken Dinner — 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, St. Felicitas Church, Beaver Prairie, 13322 Church Road, Carlyle. Homemade bread, dressing and desserts. Carryout available. Cafeteria style. Look for signs on U.S. 50 west of Carlyle and on Illinois 126. Six miles north of Carlyle.
• Sausage and Beef Dinner — 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Aviston American Legion, 6901 S. Clinton, Aviston. All-you-can-eat whole hog pork sausage and beef dinner. Eat in or carryout. 618-228-7311.
• Ham & Bean Dinner — 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Emeth Lodge 1030, 815 Water St., Cahokia. All-you-can-eat ham and bean dinner. Cost: $7.50 adults, $3 children (under 12). Drinks, coleslaw, dessert included. Eat in or carryout. Tickets available at the door. Information: 618-530-8025.
• Wurstmarkt — 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, St. Damian Parish Gym, 1 West Main St. (Exit 34 off I-64), Damiansville. Sponsored by St. Damian’s Holy Name Society. Cost: $10 adults, $4 children (6-10), free (under 6). Raffle, meat sales.
• Walton’s Chicken Dinner — 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 5420 Old Collinsville Road, Fairview Heights. Homemade desserts. For carryout, call 618-632-5222.
• Fried Chicken — 4 p.m.-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. Partner night.
• 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

• Book Sale — 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Fairview Heights Public Library, 10017 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Thursday: Preview night, entrance fee $5. Most books $1 on Thursday and Friday. Saturday: Bag sale $4 a bag (our bags only).
• Book Sale — 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Mascoutah Public Library, 3 W. Church St., Mascoutah. Sponsored by Library Friends Group. Friday, everything $1. Saturday everything 50 cents, children’s books 2 for 25 cents. Monday, bag of books $3. Information: 618-566-2562 or www.mascoutahlibrary.org.

On Stage

• “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” — 7 p.m. Thursday, Belleville West Performing Arts Center, 4063 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville. Presented by the Belleville West Little Theatre. Comedy/drama. Tickets: $3 students, $5 adults.
• “The Glass Menagerie” — 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Looking Glass Playhouse, 301 W. St. Louis St., Lebanon. Memory play by Tennessee Williams about a troubled but loving family. Thursday and Sunday tickets: $10 adults, $9 seniors, students, military, $9 wheelchair and wheelchair companion; Friday and Saturday tickets, $12; $11. Get tickets by calling 618-537-4962 or www.lookingglassplayhouse.com
• Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go To Heaven?” — 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Sister has the answers to time-worn questions of the season in this comedy. Tickets: $30, $35, $40. 618-307-1750.
• Evening of Comedy with Kevin Meaney — 7 p.m. Sunday, Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Tickets start at $12. An inspired blend of lunacy that includes physical humor, impersonations, stylized caricatures of nightclub singers and his signature “man on the street” interviews.

Shoots

• Meat Shoot — noon Sunday, Elks Club, Lincoln Trail and Illinois 161, Fairview Heights. Practice at 11:30 a.m. Meat and money rounds, cake raffles.
• Meat Shoot — 12 p.m.-sundown Sunday, Mascoutah American Legion, 1414 W. Main St., Mascoutah. 12/20-gauge shells provided.
• Ham Shoot — noon Sunday, Polish American War Veterans, 2180 N. 81st St., Caseyville. Prizes, drawings, raffle prizes. Free ham and bean soup.
• Lupus Meat Shoot — noon Sunday, American Legion Post 1255, 201 Eiler Road, Belleville. Booze raffle, gun raffle, wheel and shoot rounds, bake sale, basket sale attendance prizes. Free chicken and dumplings. Proceeds to benefit Lupus Foundation.
• Meat Shoot — noon Sunday, American Legion Post 1937, at TR’s Place, 4901 Concordia Road, Belleville. Shoot and wheel rounds. Attendance prizes, free food. House gun available.

Trivia

• Cahokia — 7 p.m. Friday, Holy Family Church, Illinois 157 and U.S. 3 in Cahokia. Doors open at 6 p.m. $12 per person, maximum of 10 per table. Bring your own snacks. Soda, beer, coolers, coffee and water will be for sale. Silent auction, games, raffles. Reservations: 618-593-0904
• Lebanon — 7 p.m. Friday, Lebanon High School Commons, 200 E. Schultz St., Lebanon. Trivia contest, raffle. Cost: $80 per table of 8 players. Pretzels and drinks provided. Information: 618-537-4423.
• Millstadt — 7 p.m. Saturday, Father Freund Paris Center, 423 W. Madison St., Millstadt. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Zion Evangelical Church. Silent auction, 50/50 drawing. Cost: $10 per person, 6-8 people per table. Bring your own snacks and beverages. Soda available for purchase (popcorn provided). Reservations: Stacy Woehike, 618-719-5512, trivia@zionmillstadt.com.

This story was originally published March 15, 2016 at 10:10 AM with the headline "What’s Happening: Local events for March 17-23."