What’s happening: Local events Aug. 4-10

DANCES

• Country-western dance — 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Collinsville Senior Center, 420 E. Main St. Lunch will be served.
• Square and round dancing — 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Caseyville Township Building, 10001 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, Theme: Hawaiian night; sponsor: Dandy Dancers. Curt Braffet calling squares; The Tevlins cuing rounds.
• Senior Swing Timers — 7-11 p.m. Saturday at American Legion Post 137, 109 N. Penn St., O’Fallon. $10 admission for members; $12 for nonmembers. Open to the public. 618-277-4540.
• Ballroom dance — 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St. Music by The Casuals.

EVENTS

• Bass fishing tournament — 4 p.m.-dusk Thursday, Kaskaskia Riverhouse, 1 Harbor Point Drive, New Athens, $20 per fisherman. Sponsored by Riverhouse Bass Club, Cash payouts for placing.
• Live bluegrass music — 7-11 p.m. Thursday, Kaskaskia Riverhouse, 1 Harbor Point Drive, New Athens. Music by the band Scrambled.
• Rummage sale — 8 a.m.-noon Friday, Millstadt Senior Center, thrift shop clearance sale, clothing only, $5 a bag.
• Sparta Public Library annual book sale —10 am. Friday continuing through Friday, Aug. 12, during the library’s regular hours. Thousands of books from 25 cents to 50 cents each. Information: spartaillinoislibrary@gmail com or 618-443-5014
• Live music — 8 p.m.-midnight, Friday, Kaskaskia Riverhouse, 1 Harbor Point Drive, New Athens. The band is Down-n-Dirty.
• The Big Latch On — for metro-east moms. Breastfeeding women and children latch on for one minute. Local location of worldwide event. 10 a.m. registration; event runs 10:30 a.m. to noon, free. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, Millennium Room. Local location of worldwide event. Information: 618-234-2120, ext. 2545 or email childbirtheduc@hshs.org. Information about the Big Latch On, www.biglatchon.org.
• 5k/10k group walk — 9:15 a.m. Saturday in Kirkwood, Mo. Meet at the library, 140 E. Jefferson Ave. at 9 to register. Bring water. Stroll through Kirkwood. Information: Esther at ekr995@aol.com or www.illinois-trekkers.org
• Mascoutah Homecoming und Augustfest, Friday-Sunday, Scheve Park, Mascoutah, Carnival rides, music, parades.
• St. James Summer Festival — 3 p.m. Saturday. St. James Parish Center, 410 W. Madison, Millstadt. Chicken dinner in air-conditioned gym begins at 4 p.m. Quilt/cash bingo, booths, country store, raffles, attendance prizes.
• Corn Fest — 4 p.m. Saturday. Charter Oak eight-sided school, 9272 Schuline Road, Randolph County. Guided tours of one-room schoolhouse. Country store, music, dinner available with kettle-cooked corn on the cob, fried chicken, Indian pudding. School is between Illinois 3 and 4 near Sparta. Presented by Randolph County Historical Society.
• Bluegrass and barbecue — 3-8 p.m. Saturday at Zoar United Church of Christ, 2103 D Road, Columbia (New Hanover). Fiddle champ George Portz and his friends of bluegrass. Special guest: Olivia Webb, 6-year-old fiddler. Barbecue dinner and desserts available to buy. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. Free admission.
• Archaeology Day —10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Cahokia Mounds. Free. Learn ancient skills, play games, see how archaeologists dig into the past. Craft demonstrations, archaeological techniques, artifact processing, tours of excavations, hands-on activities.
• Annual picnic at St. Francis of Assisi in Aviston — Dinner from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday. Fried chicken and roast beef , homemade dressing, slaw, dessert and drinks. Carryouts available from 3-7 p.m. Old-time music by Duane Grapperhaus from 5-7 p.m. Quilt bingo at 6:30. Climbing wall for younger adults, 7-11 p.m. Country store with handmade crafts, including baby quilts, fresh vegetables, baked goods. Homemade regular and strawberry margaritas. Basket booths. Raffles, including raffle of a sampler quilt made by parishioners. Rides. Sandwich stand. an “I doodit” stand. Information: www.stfrancisav.org.
• Annual church picnic and chicken dinner — 4 p.m. Saturday. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Lively Grove. Chicken dinner, 4-8 p.m. in air-conditioned hall. Quilt and cash bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. Music by Polka Connection. Polka Masses at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Music by Mike Wisneski and Laura Ryterski of Polka Connection.
• Boot drive benefit — Saturday, sponsored by Washington Park Volunteer Fireman’s Association, corner of St. Clair and Illinois 111. Benefits volunteer fire department.
• Live music at the Tiki Bar with Luccan — 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Kaskaskia Riverhouse, 1 Harbor Point Drive, New Athens.
• St. Patrick’s annual auction and chicken dinner — Sunday. 5675 LL Road, Tipton. 10 a.m. Mass; noon oral auction; 2 p.m. quilt auction. Silent auction and country store. Chicken plate dinner 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 618-458-6875.
• Live music with Radioactive at the Tiki Bar — 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Kaskaskia Riverhouse, 1 Harbor Point Drive, New Athens.
• Get Up & Go Biathlon — 7 a.m. Sunday, Belleville West. The biathlon is a five-mile run, followed by a 20-mile bicycle race along country roads. Features wheelchair divisions for biathlon and biathlon teams. Cost is $45 for biathlon; $30 for 5-mile run. Prices go up after midnight Saturday, Aug. 6. Fees support the nonprofit’s programs, including community garden grants and health initiatives. Information: See Facebook page or https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Belleville/GetUpGoBiathlon.
• Pro-wrestling event — 5 p.m. Sunday; doors open at 4:30. Swansea Improvement Hall, 301 Service St., Swansea. Main event is WIA (Wrestling Invades America) interstate champion Leone Mephisto vs. world heavyweight champion Kevin Lee Davidson. Also, Brandon Aarons, Danny Adams, Billy McNeil, Barackus, Tyler Copeland and more. Tickets: 618-806-4656. $10 adults; $5 children 10 and younger.
• Peach Fest at Pere Marquette — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Purchase a peach, line up and toss it. Land it in a colored cup and win a prize. Peach growers will have fruit available to sample and purchase. Also, fresh produce, crafts, live music.. Grab lunch in the Lodge Restaurant known for its fried chicken. Events for kids. Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center in Grafton. Information: www.pmlodge.net or 618-786-2331.
• 5k/10k group walk in Glen Carbon —8 a.m. Tuesday; Meet at 7:45 a.m. Casey’s, 70 S. Main St. to register. $3 fee. Bring water. Walk through historic parts of town and on the bike trail. Information: Susan at lkcs246@gmail.com or www.illinois-trekkers.org

FOOD

• Barbecue — 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Turkey Hill Grange Hall, corner of Green Mount Road and Illinois 15 (near Eckert’s), Belleville. Pork steaks, pulled pork sandwich, brats, potato salad, baked beans, slaw, chunky applesauce, cucumber salad, brownies, cobbler, pie, cake, canned drinks. Kids meal. Carryout available.
• 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.
• 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. 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.
• 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 and Jam Session — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-8 p.m. Friday, Millstadt VFW Post, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt.
• 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.
• 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 — 5-8 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 233, 205 N. Hanover St., Okawville. Eat in or carry out. 618-243-5528.
• 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 carry out. 618-624-5412. Auxiliary bake sale for charity.
• 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 — 4-7 p.m. Friday, Troy VFW Post 976 and Auxiliary, 123-A W. Market St., Troy. Choice of cod, catfish, jack salmon, baked fish, chicken strips, shrimp, 618-667-8387.
• Sts. Constantine & Helen’s Evening in Athens — 4-8 p.m. Saturday, 405 Huntwood Road, Swansea. Greek dishes include chicken, gyros, lamb shanks, Greek salad and homemade pastries. Carry outs available, 618-277-0330.
• Walton’s Chicken Dinner — 4-7 p.m. Tuesday. Knights of Columbus, 5420 Old Collinsville Road, Fairview Heights. Homemade desserts. Carryout: 618-632-5222.
• Walton’s Fish Fry — 3-8 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus, Hall, 5420 Old Collinsville Road, Fairview Heights. Homemade desserts. Carryout: 618-632-5222.

GAMES

• Euchre tournament — 7 p.m. Friday, Smithton Senior Center. Partner night. Everyone welcome.

MARKETS

• Swansea Farmer’s Market — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Rural King parking lot, 2801 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Locally grown crops (tomatoes, peaches, cucumbers, squash, and sweet corn), baked goods and crafts. For inquiries, call Norm Geolat at 618-978-8753 or swanseafarmersmarket
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• Old Town Market — 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, West Main and First streets, in the parking lot of the St. Clair County Public Health Department, downtown Belleville. Locally grown produce, plants, honey, baked goods, summer sausage, apple butter, jams and jellies, homemade soaps, handmade jewelry and other crafts.

PLAYS

• “Happy Days!” — 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Highland Elementary School auditorium, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland. $12; children 3 and under free. General seating. Hardroad Theatre and Highland Arts Council. Based on the TV series of the same name. Tickets hardroad.org, 618-409-6286.
• “The Rocky Horror Show” — 7 and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Looking Glass Playhouse, 301 W. St. Louis St., Lebanon. $10. Mature audiences only. No outside props. Accessory packs will be sold before show. Tickets: lookingglassplayhouse.com or 618-537-4962.
• “Peter Pan” — 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, McKendree University, Lebanon. Goshen Theatre Project Production. Tickets at ShowTix4U.com.

This story was originally published August 3, 2016 at 10:00 AM with the headline "What’s happening: Local events Aug. 4-10."