Metro-east calendar: Bald eagle watching, trivia nights, fish fries, yoga & more

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Events

▪ Blood Drive — 3:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. Millstadt Consolidated School, Multi Purpose Room, 211 W. Mill St., Millstadt. For an appointment: 800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org and enter “Millstadt.”

▪ Friday at the Movies: Elvis Presley Movie Marathon — All day Friday, Jan. 10. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Schlafly Beer’s annual Cabin Fever Beer Festival — Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Ave., Maplewood, Missouri. The outdoor event features 30+ beers of Schlafly’s favorite styles, ranging from seasonals to sought after winter warmers. Tasting tickets available for $35 in advance ($40 at the event) and includes unlimited Schlafly Beer samples, a commemorative tasting glass and full access to the festival grounds. Food and select draft beers available for purchase for non-tasting attendees. Live music from Falling Fences. For tickets and information: schlafly.com/events-calendar

▪ ‘Hole in the Head: A Life Revealed’ — 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Schlafly Branch Library, 225 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis. Film screening of the documentary “Hole in the Head: A Life Revealed,” the story of Vertus Hardiman and nine other young children who were severely irradiated as part of a medical experiment in Lyles Station, Indiana, in 1927. Free and open to the public. Presented by A Call to Conscience Interactive Theatre for Social Change and the St. Louis Public Library. slpl.bibliocommons.com

▪ 34th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Statewide Celebration of Missouri — 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Harris-Stowe State University, Dr. Henry Givens Administration Building - Main Auditorium, 3026 Laclede Ave., St. Louis. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Since its establishment in 1985, the Martin Luther King Jr. State Celebration Commission has recommended and fostered appropriate activities for the recognition and celebration of Martin Luther King Day in the State of Missouri. Free and open to the public. facebook.com/events/2407849702799855

▪ Family Sunday: Unique Techniques — 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. Saint Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis. A free, family-friendly afternoon of hands-on art activities and a lively, 30-minute family tour through the galleries. Examine unique techniques used by artists when creating extraordinary masterpieces. Inspired by the exhibition “Javanese Batik Textiles,” try out resist methods, pattern building and more. The family tour leaves at 2:30 p.m.; sign up is required and available only on-site beginning at 1 p.m. in Grigg Gallery. slam.org

▪ Amy Spalding: ‘We Used to Be Friends’ — 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. Left Bank Books, 399 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis. Left Bank Books welcomes Kirkus starred review author of “The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles),” Amy Spalding, who will be signing and discussing her new novel, “We Used To Be Friends.” This event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of “We Used To Be Friends” from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line. left-bank.com

▪ Bryon Foggs at Cambridge House — 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13. Cambridge House, 844 Cambridge Blvd., O’Fallon. Singer Bryon Foggs will perform at this free event. Unwind from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and enjoy great music with friends. Brownie and ice cream sundaes will be provided. 618-624-9900.

▪ Boy Scout Night at Outback Steakhouse — 5-10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13. Outback Steakhouse, 4390 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Fundraiser held by Boy Scout Troop 94 of St. Clare Church in O’Fallon. Scouts are distributing handouts. Outback will donate 10% of proceeds to Troop 94 of any guest of family who brings the handout to the restaurant that evening.

▪ Free Sunrise Yoga at the Gateway Arch — 7 a.m. Tuesdays. Gateway Arch Visitor Center, 11 N. Fourth St., St. Louis, located just inside the west entrance of the Arch facility. YogaBuzz instructors lead participants through a 45-minute class to relaxing music. All experience levels are welcome. Yoga is free and open to the public. No RSVP required. facebook.com/events/496774887833793

▪ Miranda Popkey: ‘Topics of Conversation’ — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. Left Bank Books, 399 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis. Left Bank Books presents debut author Miranda Popkey, who will sign and discuss her novel “Topics of Conversation.” For readers of Rachel Cusk, Lydia Davis, and Jenny Offill – “Topics of Conversation” is a compact tour de force about sex, violence, and self-loathing from a ferociously talented new voice in fiction. left-bank.com

▪ Chair Yoga — 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays starting Jan. 16. AgeSmart, 801 W. State St., O’Fallon. Classes are open to anyone who is interested. No yoga experience necessary. Instructor: Liana Ables. Cost: $5 per visit. No reservation required. 618-222-2561.

▪ ‘Pictures: Worth 1,000 Words’ – A Panel Discussion with David Carson, J.B. Forbes and Dan Donovan — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis. Join a panel of local photographers for a discussion about the strengths and limitations of photography as a storytelling device, and the role of the photographer as the storyteller. Moderated by Patty Wente. Presented with the St. Louis Press Club and the International Photography Hall of Fame. mohistory.org

▪ ‘Path of the Past’ Benefit Screening — 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. Big Daddy’s Bar & Grill, 1000 Sidney St., Soulard, St. Louis. “Path of the Past” documentary tells the story of Sgt. Louis “Louch” Baczewski, who was part of a tank crew in the 3rd Armored Division (AD) that fought in all five major European campaigns, including the infamous Battle of the Bulge. Tickets are $10 and available at eventbrite.com. Proceeds from the screening benefit families dealing with deployment via the non-profit H.E.R.O.E.S. Care.

▪ Anomaly: The Runway Fashion Experience and Mixer — 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. The Last Hotel, 1501 Washington Ave., St. Louis. An evening of premium fashion, models, premium cocktails and music … presented by Remy Martin. Featuring Designs by J. Stocking, who is launching her winter collection designed for today’s modern woman. The 60-piece collection will feature couture, corporate, formal and modern-vintage fashions displayed by both established and emerging models. Tickets start at $25 and are available at eventbrite.com.

Games

▪ Bridge — 11:45 a.m. Thursdays. Collinsville Senior Center, 420 E. Main St., Collinsville. To participate, must have played bridge before. 618-310-1289.

▪ Euchre Tournament — 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. Everyone welcome. Smithton Senior Center, 711 S. Main, Smithton. 618-233-3370.

▪ 14th annual Ella Prickett Memorial Scholarship Trivia Night — 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Queen of Peace Driscoll Parish Center, 5915 N. Belt W., Belleville. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Tables of six to eight. Mulligans, 50/50. Cost: $20 per person, $15 for teachers and educators with school ID. Includes beer, soda, snack. Bring your own snacks/drinks. Proceeds to fund scholarship to Althoff Catholic High School. Call Kim Ahrens at 618-540-8383 for reservations and information.

▪ Indoor .22 Rifle Shoot — Noon Sunday, Jan. 12. Millstadt Sportsmen’s Club, 4915 Schmidt Lane, Millstadt. Iron sights only. Refreshments available. 618-476-1891.

▪ Bunko — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13. Eckert’s Country Restaurant, 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville. Cost: $5 per person, includes game, prizes, beverages and snacks. Open to the public. No reservation required. 618-233-0513, ext. 3 or eckerts.com

▪ Althoff Catholic Fathers & Friends’ Bingo — 7-10 p.m. Mondays. CK & L of I Country Club, 2800 N. Illinois St., Swansea.

▪ Bridge — 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays. Senior Center, 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights. Sponsored by Caseyville Township. 618-310-1289.

▪ Cribbage Club — 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 1 Columbus Plaza, KC Club, Collinsville. Nine games played against nine different opponents. Yvonne Bright 618-344-1521 or John Bilski 618-398-1029.

▪ Euchre Tournament — 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Agriculture Building, Scheve Park, Sixth Street and Park Drive, Mascoutah. 618-401-8858.

▪ Monroe Actors Stage Company Benefit Trivia Night for the Ellis Family — 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Waterloo VFW, 406 Veteran’s Drive, Waterloo. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cash bar, silent auction, 50/50 drawing, mulligans. Bring your own snacks. No outside alcohol. Tables of eight are $80, or $10 per person. Pay at the door. To reserve a table, contact Marcia Braswell at marciabraswell@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit the family of Officer James “Mitch” Ellis. masctheatre.org

▪ Glo Bingo — 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. The Scottish Rite, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets available by table of eight at $160 per table or individually at $20 per person, due by Friday, Jan. 10, or $25 per person at the door. Tickets include bingo cards, glow daubers and glow hats. Cash bar, bring your own snacks, 50/50 raffle, silent auction and more fun than you can handle. Must be at least 18 years of age. Benefits the Children’s Dyslexia Center - Southern Illinois. For tickets, call/text Dave at 618-670-9725 or email dcassonjr@yahoo.com.

▪ St. Stephen Catholic Church Men’s Club Trivia — 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Voigt Hall, 901 S. Main St., Caseyville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Maximum of eight players per table. Cost is $15 per person. Cash prizes, 50/50 drawings, mulligans. Free soft drinks and snacks. Draft beer available for purchase. You may bring your own food and beverages. For reservations or information: 618-604-0600 or stygar7@sbcglobal.net

▪ Trivia Night at The Sheldon — 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Cash prizes, 50/50 raffle, mini games. Beer from Old Bakery Beer and Schlafly. Free beer, soda and water. Bring your own snacks. Cash bar available; no outside alcohol please. Cost: $250 per table of 10 or $30 per person. Proceeds benefit Sheldon Educational Programs. For information or reservations, text “trivia night” to 314-582-8848 or online at TheSheldon.org

Theater/Concerts

▪ Singer/Songwriter Thursday at The Abbey — 7-10 p.m. Thursdays. The Abbey, 5801 W. Main St., Belleville. Enjoy live music at The Abbey every Thursday night. thebellevilleabbey.com

▪ Edwardsville Community Symphony Winter Concert — 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Two ticket options available: the show in the theatre and pre-show tasting in the event room for $14, or the show only for $9. For tickets and information: 618-307-1750 or wildeytheatre.com

▪ ComedySportz Match — 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, and Saturday, Jan. 11. CSz St. Louis, 524 S. Main St., St. Charles, Missouri. Outrageously funny improv played like a sport. A perfect combo of funny and sports creating an explosion of laughter and competition on stage. Tickets available at the door on online at cszstlouis.com/tickets. facebook.com/events/515189072680282

▪ UMSL University Singers with the Arianna String Quartet — 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis. Tickets are $17. For information: cathedralconcerts.org

▪ New Jewish Theatre: Ester & Eric’s One Woman Show — 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. The J, Staenberg Family Complex, Wool Studio Theatre, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis. Thanks to a double booking, frenemies are forced to perform their solo shows on the same stage at the same time. See what TimeOut New York says is an “uproarious event” featuring two “narcissistic actors.” Come for the comedy, stay for the drama. Tickets start at $25. jccstl.com

▪ Blue Mondays at the Gaslight: Big Mike Aguirre and The Blu City All Stars — 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13. Gaslight Theater, 358 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets are $15 and available by calling 800-982-2787 or online at ticketmaster.com. gaslighttheater.net

▪ $2 Movies at the Wildey: “The African Queen” — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. Wildey Theatre, 252 North Main St., Edwardsville. Lobby opens at 6 p.m. Tickets only available the day of the show starting at 5 p.m. Cash or check only. (Charge/Debit cards accepted for concessions) All seats general admission.

▪ Ruthie Foster with special guest Clayton Jones — 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Blvd, St. Louis. Hailing from the tightly knit musical community of Austin, Texas, three-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster has found herself duetting with Bonnie Raitt, standing on stage with the Allman Brothers at New York’s Beacon Theater, and trading verses with Susan Tedeschi. Her latest album, Joy Comes Back, described as “some folk, some blues, some soul, some rock, some gospel,” illustrates Foster’s genre-spanning talent. Tickets start at $30. TheSheldon.org

Club News

▪ PSOP Book Club — 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. PSOP, 201 N. Church St., Belleville. Book: “Mrs. Everything” by Jennifer Weiner. Discussion leader: Denise Secrest.

▪ Chicks with Sticks — 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. Troy United Methodist Church, Room 241, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy. Knit and crochet items for different charities and for fellowship. 618-667-7501.

▪ Madison County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. Edwardsville Public Library Community Meeting Room, 112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville. An evening with “President Abraham Lincoln,” who will give an interesting perspective into the life of the 16th president. While in attendance, please address him as “Mr. President,” as he will not break character. Guests are always welcome.

▪ Stitchin’ in the Stacks — 2-4 p.m. Fridays. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. If you like to knit, crochet or embroider, gather and socialize with others who share your interest and pick up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations. Bring your supplies. Self-directed program; no instructor. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ M.U.S.I.C. Swing Dance Club — 5-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. VFW Hall, 1234 Vandalia St., Collinsville. One-hour free lesson with paid admission. No partner needed. Doors open 5 p.m. Lessons start 5:30 p.m. Dance 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. musicswingdance.com

▪ Collinsville Historical Museum Friends — 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13. Collinsville Memorial Public Library, 408 W. Main St., Collinsville. Dinner meeting featuring historian Robert Stephens, who will present findings from his recent research on Robert Wadlow. Dinner served prior to presentation. Dinner reservations are required for a nominal fee of $12 and can be made by calling 614-344-1834. collinsvillemuseum.org

▪ Optimist Club of Belleville — Noon Tuesdays. Bellecourt Place, 120 N. Jackson St., Belleville. Luncheon and program. Guests and new members always welcome.

▪ St. Clair Women’s Club — Noon Tuesday, Jan. 14. Bellecourt Place, 120 N. Jackson St., Belleville.

▪ GriefShare Seminar/Support Group — 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Conference Room, lower level, 1300 Beltline Road, Collinsville. GriefShare is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people grieving the death of a loved one. The seminar features practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, grief experts and others who have experienced the death of a loved one. For information or registration: 618-344-3151 or lcookparishnurse@charter.net

▪ Book Club: ‘In the Heart of the Sea’ by Nathaniel Philbrick — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. The full reading list and meeting dates for 2020 are available online. Newcomers always welcome. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Parents of Addicted Loved Ones — 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Breese Activity Center, 419 S, Clinton St., Breese. The PAL group provides education, support and hope to family members and loved ones of someone who has an addiction of substance use disorder. 618-567-6095 or palgroup.org

▪ O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary Meeting — 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. ofallonsunriserotary.org

▪ Collinsville Area Christian Women’s Connection — 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. Gateway Center, One Gateway Drive, Collinsville. Gail Mueller will present “Getting Your House In Order.” Joyce Barth from St. Rose has recently published a book, “His Hands, My Journey,” to inspire, heal and give hope to others. Cost: $17 for lunch, beverage, program and gratuity. Reservations necessary, must be honored or canceled.618-465-5485 or 618-307-9448.

▪ Belleville Metro East Christian Women’s Club — 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 15. Bellecourt place, 120 N. Jackson St., Belleville. Program: Spring Forward – Jeff Bair from Grimm & Gorly will share flower arranging tips. Speaker: Joyce Barth will share “His Hands, My Journey.” Cost: $14, inclusive. Reservations by Monday, Jan. 13 – call Juanita at 618-977-8871.

▪ Heart Failure Support Group — 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. Diabetic Education Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, 4500 Memorial Drive, Belleville. Offering tips to help manage heart failure. Free and open to the public. For information or reservations, call Dani Schrage at 618-257-5797.

▪ American Association of University Women — 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. 605 Forest Ave., Belleville. Program: Show and Tell – Show off heirlooms or items important to your family.

Food

▪ St. Stephen Catholic Church Men’s Club and St. Stephen Youth Group Winter Bar-B-Q and Bake Sale — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, and Saturday, Jan. 11. St. Stephen Voigt Hall, 901 S. Main St., Caseyville. Friday: pork steak sandwiches and plates for sale. Saturday: BBQ ribs, pork steaks, chicken, brats, hot dogs, hamburgers, sides, desserts and bake sale. For phone orders, call 618-398-9928.

▪ Waterloo VFW Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays. Metzger Crook Post 6504, 406 Veterans Drive, Waterloo. Sold by the pound, sandwich or plate. Cod, catfish, walleye, salmon and shrimp. Carry-outs. 618-939-7999.

▪ Millstadt Fish Fry and Jam Session — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, Millstadt VFW Post, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. 618-476-1180.

▪ Swansea Fish Stand – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 216 Service St., Swansea. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and more. Saturday: fried chicken. 618-222-7171.

▪ Collinsville Fish Fry — 3-8 p.m. Fridays, Collinsville American Legion, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. North Atlantic cod, whole catfish, sides, desserts. 618-345-2508.

▪ Caseyville Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays, Caseyville VFW Post 1117, 415 N. Long, Caseyville. Fish plates, desserts, sandwiches, burgers and more. Bingo at 7 p.m.

▪ St. Joseph Church Fish Bake & Fry — 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. 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, fries, homemade slaw, mac and cheese, stewed tomatoes, desserts and refreshments. Eat-in or carry-out. 618-539-4720.

▪ Troy VFW Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays. Troy VFW Post 976 and Auxiliary, 123-A W. Market St., Troy. Cod, catfish, jack salmon, baked fish, chicken strips, shrimp. Dine in or carry out. 618-667-8387.

▪ Collinsville Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays. Knights of Columbus Hall, 1 Columbus Plaza, Collinsville. Eat in or carry out. Fried/baked cod, catfish, sides. 618-345-1492.

▪ Friday Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Millstadt Sportsmen’s Club, 4915 Schmidt Lane, Millstadt. Cod, shrimp, walleye, desserts. Carry-out available. 618-476-1891.

▪ Highland Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Eat in or carry out. 618-654-6367.

▪ O’Fallon Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Cod and tilapia, hamburgers, hot dogs, pork steaks, pizza and additional side dishes. Eat in or carry out. Now accepting credit cards. 618-632-6229.

▪ Aviston Legion Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays. American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Fried and baked cod, catfish, shrimp, chicken strips, sides. Eat in or carry out. 618-228-7311 or avistonlegion.com

▪ Mascoutah Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Dine in or carry out. 618-566-2288.

▪ O’Fallon Fish and Chicken Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays. O’Fallon American Legion, 109 N. Penn, O’Fallon. Carry-outs available. 618-632-8879.

▪ Shiloh Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays. 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp, chicken wings. Eat in or carry out. Auxiliary bake sale for charity. 618-624-5412.

Reservations Required

▪ Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette — 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. Pere Marquette State Park, 13112 Visitor Center Lane, Grafton. Informative programs about bald eagles. Learn to distinguish between immature and mature bald eagles, what eagles eat, why they spend winter months in the area and much more. Reservations are required. 618-786-3323 or visitalton.com

▪ Memorial’s Family Care Birthing Center Sibling Class — 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Memorial Hospital Belleville auditorium, 4500 Memorial Drive, Belleville. The class helps prepare older siblings for changes to expect as their family grows. Designed for children ages 2-10. Cost is $5 per child. Registration is required. mymemorialnetwork.com/events

▪ Breastfeeding Support Class — 6:30-9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. Memorial Hospital, 4500 Memorial Drive, Belleville. Class taught by certified lactation consultants. Review breastfeeding techniques, ideal for new mothers or as a refresher course. Cost is $10 per couple. Advance registration is required and can be made by calling 618-767-3627 or online at mymemorialnetwork.com/events

▪ Fielding Forward Crop Insurance Update — 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 16. Drury Inn & Suites, 145 N. 44th St., Mt. Vernon. Prepare for the next growing season with timely updates from industry experts on topics including crop marketing, risk management and managing weather risk. For information or to register, visit farmcreditil.com.

▪ Mixed Media Art — 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. Art workshop presented by Greta Pastorello. Participants need to bring Bristol paper/pad, size 12 paintbrush. Optional items: oil pastels. Library will provide some pastels, acrylic paint, pencils and erasers, scissors and glue. Limited to 12 participants. For ages 14 and older. Registration required. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Understanding Birth Class — 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, and Thursday, Jan. 30. Memorial Belleville Auditorium, Memorial Hospital, 4500 Memorial Drive, Belleville. The two-part class is designed to assist parents-to-be in the journey through pregnancy and birth. Cost is $30. Participants encouraged to register before fifth month of pregnancy. Attendance limited to those delivering at one of Memorial’s two Family Care Birthing Centers. Advance registration required. 618-767-3627 or mymemorialnetwork.com/events

▪ 23rd annual Tour de Stooges — Saturday, May 2. Register early for this annual bike event for chances to win a case of Schlafly beer. Schlafly will be providing 12 cases of its local brew, with three cases to be awarded at the end of each month for those who pre-register. tourdestooges.org

Worth the Drive

▪ Eagle Meet and Greet — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Alton Visitor Center, 200 Piasa St., Alton. Celebrate all things eagle related and see an American Bald Eagle up close and personal during a series of free meet and greet events every Saturday in January. Free admission. 800-258-6645 or visitalton.com

▪ Tara Conklin: ‘The Last Romantics’ — 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. St. Charles City-County Library Express at Winghaven, 7435 Village Center Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri. St. Charles City-County Library and Left Bank Books presents New York Times bestselling author, Tara Conklin, for the paperback tour of her novel “The Last Romantics.” left-bank.com

▪ Marie Benedict: Breakfast with Hedy Lamarr and Clementine Churchill — 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. Congregation B’nai Amoona, 324 S. Mason Road, Creve Coeur, Missouri. Doors open for seating and breakfast at 9 a.m. Meet NY Times bestselling author Marie Benedict and enjoy a program focusing on the stories of two women whose achievements, while overlooked by history, have proven highly important to modern life. Tickets are $10 before Friday, Jan. 10, or $12 at the door. Space is limited. Tickets and registration required. bnaiamoona.com

▪ Alton Restaurant Week — Friday, Jan. 17, through, Sunday, Jan. 26. Restaurants throughout the Alton area. Tempt your tastebuds, and your wallet, with fixed price lunch and dinner specials at more than 20 participating restaurants. Lunch specials are $10 per person and dinners are $25 per person and in some cases, two can dine for $25. For more information: 800-258-6645 or visitalton.com

This story was originally published January 8, 2020 at 5:00 AM.