Metro-east calendar: Go watch bald eagles soar, attend a fish fry or hit a concert

Noon Thursday, Feb. 27, is the deadline to appear in next week’s What’s Happening. We must receive your event in writing with a contact phone number for questions. Due to the large number of submissions, events may run only one time in print, will be edited and appear in the week before the event date.

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Events

▪ Chair Yoga — 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays. 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.

▪ Relay for Life East St. Louis Kick-Off Celebration — 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. Mason Clark Middle School, 5510 State St., East St. Louis. Save lives from cancer and learn how to form a team and other ways to help. Free and open to all. RelayForLife.org/eaststlouisil

▪ Grand Re-Opening of The Shoppes at Beverly Farm — 10-11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28. The Shoppes at Beverly Farm, 6133 Humbert Road, Godfrey. The Riverbend Growth Association will host a ribbon cutting ceremony fro the Grand Re-Opening. Free bakery samples from Busy Bee Bakery will be available. All are welcome. facebook.com/events/2789931587719484

▪ Caffeine and Chrome — 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon. Cruise in with your collectible car or daily driver and bring your appetite. Enjoy donuts and coffee while supplies last. All makes and models are welcome with plenty of parking space. Gather around with the car community on the last Saturday of every month for an experience you will not forget. Not to mention, we have a showroom full of classic, exotic, and muscle cars. This is a free, family and pet friendly event. facebook.com/events/869372780147112

▪ Slipping into Darkness Stout Fest — Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. 4 Hands Brewing Company, 1220 S. Eighth St., St. Louis. Slipping Into Darkness is 4 Hands Brewing Co.’s annual event celebrating the wide variety of stouts in their portfolio. They will keep things groovy with DJ MAKossa and DJ Mahf throughout the event and the folks from Peacemaker will be creating some special food offerings to pair up with the 25+ stouts. Experiences include: Madagascar Experience, Cask Experience, Chocolate Milk Stout Experience, Guest Tap Experience and more. Tickets: $50 general admission, includes opportunity to try 25+ stouts and a branded 4-ounce enamel mug; $15 designated driver ticket. facebook.com/events/487673958773118

▪ Belleville’s Got Talent — 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Scottish Rite Masonic Bodies, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville. Belleville’s Got Talent will showcase a few local talents and restaurants in the Belleville area. The local restaurants, who will provide food at the event, are Big Daddy’s, the Abbey, Copper Fire, and the Edge. The Main course will be provided by the catering company Perfectly Plated. Tickets: $25 adults, $15 students from middle school through high school, 3 and under are free. Tickets available at eventbrite.com

▪ Family Sunday: Modern Marvels — 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 1. 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. Dive into modern art at March Family Sundays. Inspired by the exhibition “Millet and Modern Art: Van Gogh to Dalí,” play with landscapes, everyday scenes, and Surrealist ideas. 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

▪ 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/496774874500461

▪ American Red Cross Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. Memorial Hospital, auditorium, 4500 Memorial Drive, Belleville. Donors must be 16 years of age or older, feeling healthy and well the day of the drive. Photo ID required. Lunch provided to all donors. Appointments are recommended but not required. 800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code MemorialBelleville.

▪ Seated Exercise Class — 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. AgeSmart, 801 W. State St., O’Fallon. Classes are free and open to the public. Cardio, strength training and balance will be the primary focus. Instructor: April Hausmann. If weather is inclement, check the website for cancellations. 618-222-2561 or AgeSmart.org

▪ Metro Transit Public Information Meeting — 6-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 4. Belleville Transit Center, 800 Scheel St., Belleville. Metro Transit is committed to providing fair and equitable access to transit services and amenities. As part of that commitment, Metro regularly evaluates its Title VI program and policies to ensure that minority communities, low-income riders and individuals with limited English-language proficiency are priority considerations when exploring service changes, fare policy and other decisions that may affect transit services and access. Public feedback is a key part of the policy development process. Metro Transit riders, residents and the general public are invited to learn about Metro’s Title VI program at this public information opportunities.

▪ American Red Cross Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. Southwestern Illinois College Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. Donors must weight at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years of age. New donors must bring ID. Presenting donors will receive light refreshments and a place to rest briefly following their donation. 618-235-2700, ext. 5561.

▪ Edwardsville School District #7 Kindergarten Parent Information Night — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. Goshen Elementary, 101 District Drive, Edwardsville. The third of six information meetings for parents/guardians of incoming kindergarten students. Students do not need to attend. Presentation to include overview of kindergarten experience, explanation of policies regarding half-day enrollment, general information about the school district, child’s kindergarten orientation and more. For additional meeting dates and locations (choose one that is convenient; all meetings are identical): http://ecusd7.org/district-information/registration

▪ John Launius: ‘The Life and Times of Missouri’s Charles Parsons’ — 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. Left Bank Books, 399 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis. St. Louis local tech executive John Launius will sign and discuss his new book focused on a St. Louis historical figure, “The Life and Times of Missouri’s Charles Parsons.” This event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of The Life and Times of Missouri’s Charles Parsons from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line. left-bank.com

▪ StacyPlays: ‘Wild Rescuers: Expedition on the Tundra’ — 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5. Left Bank Books, 399 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis. YouTube superstar StacyPlays will sign her third installment in her Minecraft-inspired fantasy adventure series, “Wild Rescuers: Expedition on the Tundra.” Tickets are $20 and admits up to four people to the signing line (up to two adults) and includes one hardcover copy of “Wild Rescuers: Expedition on the Tundra.” left-bank.com

▪ Eliese Colette Goldbach: ‘Rust: A Memoir of Steel and Grit’ — 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5. St. Louis Public Library - Schlafly Branch, 225 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis. Left Bank Books presents award winning author and Midwest steelworker, Eliese Colette Goldbach, who will sign and discuss her debut memoir “Rust: A Memoir of Steel and Grit.” This event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of “Rust” from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line. left-bank.com

▪ Eckert’s 10th annual Wine & Food Festival — Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8. Eckert’s, 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville. Live music, cooking demonstrations, pairing classes, samples and more. Early bird tickets (before Feb. 29) are $18. After Feb. 29, tickets are $20. Reserve tasting early bird tickets are $28, includes an armband for access to a reserved table with reserve wines. Reserve tasting tickets increase to $30 after Feb. 29. eckerts.com

▪ Cassandra Clare: ‘Chain of Gold’ — 7 p.m. Monday, March 9. The Link Auditorium, 4504 Westminster Place, St. Louis. Left Bank Books presents #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare, who will sign and discuss her first novel in a brand-new trilogy where evil hides in plain sight and love cuts deeper than any blade. “Chain of Gold” is a Shadowhunters novel. Clare will be in conversation with Libba Bray. Tickets are $28 and admits one person to the event and signing line and includes one hardcover copy of “Chain of Gold.” left-bank.com

Club News

▪ Fairview Heights Woman’s Club — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. Caseyville Township Building, 10001 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights. President Tina Friederich will introduce guest speaker Dr. Chad Weber. Subject: Back and You. Hostesses: Patty Brennecke and Marion Hinkle.

▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southwestern Illinois — 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. Faith Lutheran Church, 520 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon. Support group for family members and other caregivers of individuals with mental illness. 301-919-7307 or namiswi.org

▪ Alzheimer’s Association ‘In the Moment’ Support Group — 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. Oak Hill, 623 Hamacher, Waterloo. The video “Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter” will be shown. This documentary reveals the various stages of a woman’s Alzheimer’s disease and her daughter’s response to the illness. The second half of the meeting will be for sharing. Refreshments will be served. 618-939-3488, ext. 1248.

▪ Highland Garden Club — 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. Korte Recreation Center, 1 Nagel Drive, Highland. Dr. Laura Shipley, D.C., will present “Tips for Pain Free Gardening.” Visitors 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

▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southwestern Illinois — 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 2. Call for Help, 9400 Lebanon Road, East St. Louis, first building on the right. Support group for family members and other caregivers of individuals with mental illness. 618-789-1198 or namiswi.org

▪ Polish American Ladies Society (PALS) — 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3. Caseyville Township Building, 10001 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights. Soup and salad luncheon. Hostesses will provide dessert and drinks. Please bring food or monetary donation for the food pantry. Yearly dues being collected. New members welcome.

▪ St. Clair County Garden Club — 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3. Crehan’s, 5500 N. Belt W., Belleville. Annual meeting and installation of new officers for 2020-2021. In addition to regular horticulture tips, bird info, collection of stamps and members’ plant exhibits, our designs will feature everything Irish. The monthly study is of the Fungus Moth. Luncheon will be corned beef, cabbage, red potatoes. Visitors are always welcome. Luncheon is $14. Contact Dianna at 618-701-2246 to make or change reservation.

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

▪ St. Luke Perpetual Help Sodality Luncheon & Card Party — Noon Tuesday, March 3. St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 226 N. Church St., Belleville. Cards, bingo, other games with prizes. Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, cake, coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water. Cost: $8 per person. Please bring canned items for the Community Interfaith Food Pantry. In the event of inclement weather, Channel 2 will announce the cancellation as St. Luke’s Catholic Church on day of luncheon. 618-236-1124.

▪ 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

▪ O’Fallon Garden Club — 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. Rock Springs Park, 1428 E. Third St., O’Fallon. Social time followed by presentation and short business meeting. Guest speaker: Abby Lapides, owner of Sugar Creek Gardens Nursery. Presentation: English Gardens. Open to the public. All ages welcome. 618-580-5530 or ofallongardenclub.com

▪ International Women’s Organization — 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. Community Room, Eden Village, 200 S. Station Road, Glen Carbon. Speaker: Ayesha Akram, SIUE student, Cultural Ambassador from Pakistan. Akram will share through a power point presentation, some of the beautiful historic sights, culture, customs and traditions of Pakistan. There will be a question and answer session following her presentation. Refreshments served. All are welcome. 618-406-0259, 618-830-5804 or 618-791-3341.

▪ 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

▪ Memory Café — 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5. Collinsville Township Senior Citizens Center, 420 E. Main St., Collinsville. Join for a morning of conversation and activities to start the day off right. Led by a professional who understands the challenges memory loss causes, both for the person directly affected and their loved ones. No charge to attend. Registration requested. Care partners must attend with individuals experiencing memory loss. 618-344-7787 or seniorcenter@collinsvilletownship.org

▪ Cook the Book: ‘Mastering Spice’ — 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5. New Athens District Library, 201 N. Van Buren St., New Athens. Browse this month’s cookbook, pick the recipe that speaks to you, then bring it to the library to share. Registration is required. Sign up in person. newathenslibrary.org

▪ Belleville Chapter of PFLAG — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5. St. Paul United Church of Christ, 115 W. B St., Belleville. We will view a movie based on the book “Geography Club” by Brent Hartinger. Meetings are free and open to the public. 618-977-5078, pflagbelleville.org or bellevilleilpflag@hotmail.com

▪ Novel Ideas Book Club: ‘Orphan Train’ — 6 p.m. Sunday, March 9. New Athens District Library, 201 N. Van Buren St., New Athens. Great books, even better discussions. This month: “Orphan train” by Christina Baker Kline. Just ask a library staff member to order the book for you. 618-475-3255 or newathenslibrary.org

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, Feb. 28. Millstadt Senior Center, 102 S. Jefferson, Millstadt. 618-476-3731.

▪ Leap Year Trivia Party — 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Turkey Hill Grange, 1375 E. Illinois 15, Belleville Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Silent auction, 50/50, heads or tails, free popcorn, food/drink available or bring your own snacks. Up to eight per table. Cost: $12 per person. Cash prizes for top three teams. To reserve a table or for information: 618-593-0515.

▪ Granite City Senior Social Club Bingo & Games — 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Granite City Township Hall, 2060 Delmar Ave., Granite City. Doors open 12:30 p.m. 618-877-4373, 618-797-6749 or 618-444-6771.

▪ 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.

▪ Xtreme Bar Bingo — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. KC Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. No cost, no cover bingo consisting of nine games. Players could win prizes such as a 50-inch TV, iPad, $100 cash, St. Louis Cardinals tickets and more. facebook.com/events/1321610508021684

▪ 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.

▪ Madison County Child Advocacy Center 15th annual Trivia Night and Silent Auction — 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Madison County Firemen’s Hall, 9510 Collinsville Road, Collinsville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Silent auction items, raffles, cash prizes and more. Tables of eight available for $175. To register: madco-cac.org

▪ Trivia Go-Go — 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Bluff Grange, 8567 Illinois 163, Millstadt. Doors open at 6 p.m. Decorate your table and wear your ‘60s grooviest. Prizes for the best table and best dressed guy or gal. Silent auction, 50/50 raffle, booze basket raffle, attendance prizes. Bring your own snack and drinks. Cost: $15 per person, eight per table. No reservations needed. To reserve a table or for information: 618-363-3060. facebook.com/events/2683195445105971

▪ Camp Ondessonk Trivia Night — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 505 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Silent auction, raffle, sweet shop. Cash prizes for top three teams. Cost: $15 per person or $120 per table of eight. mckenna.sawchak@ondessonk.com

▪ Trivia Night Benefiting Got Your Six Support Dogs — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Madison County Fireman’s Hall, 9510 Collinsville Road, Collinsville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cash bar, bring your own snacks. Silent auction, 50/50 drawing, barrel of booze raffle. VIP table $200, table $160, eight players per table. Registration deadline is March 1. To register: 618-977-8070 or amanda@gyssd.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

▪ ComedySportz Match — 8 p.m. Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7. 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/515189116013611

▪ A Season for the Child presents ‘The Ever After’ — 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Dunham Hall Theater, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville. A cheesy talk show host invites traditional fairy tale characters who have been estranged for 20 years to reconcile on live TV. Individual tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets will be available for purchase in the Theater lobby beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 29.

▪ Arianna String Quartet — 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. St. Paul UCC, 127 St. Paul St., Columbia. Hailed for their outstanding musicianship, the Arianna String Quartet has firmly established itself as one of America’s finest chamber ensembles.The acoustics of St. Paul UCC will provide a perfect setting for this quartet. Free admission. 618-660-4255.

▪ Broadway Pops! — 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Everyone’s favorite Broadway musicals plus a jazz trio. Tickets start at $10. singmasterworks.org

▪ Couts Music Series: ‘The Kid Brother’ — 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Second Presbyterian Church, 4501 Westminster Place, St. Louis. Harold Lloyd’s 1927 American classic comedy silent film will be shown with live organ accompaniment provided by Andrew Peters. Free and open to the public. 314-367-0367 or secondchurch.net

▪ Jazz at the Gaslight: Two Times True with Deborah Sharn: ‘Songs of the Ladies’ — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. Gaslight Theater, 358 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets are $15 and available via Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-982-2787 or the Theater box office one hour before the show. gaslighttheater.net

▪ ‘Museum Hours’ (2012) — 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. In Vienna, a security guard befriends an enigmatic visitor and a museum sparks explorations of their lives, the city, and the ways in which works of art reflect and shape the world. Free admission. No tickets required. Thehett.com

▪ ‘The Office! A Musical Parody’ — 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, Thursday, March 5, Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7; 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8. The Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis. Tickets start at $34. thegrandel.com

▪ ‘Head Over Heels’ — 8 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7. The Marcelle Theater, 3310 Samuel Shepard Drive, St. Louis. The wild story follows the escapades of a royal family who set out on a journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction, only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts — though not always in the way they expect — and in their willingness to let go of rigid tradition and change with the times. Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students/seniors on Thursdays; $30 adults, $25 students/seniors Fridays and Saturdays. For additional performances, tickets and information: newlinetheatre.com

▪ Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia presents ‘The Rainbow Fish’ — 10 a.m. Friday, March 6. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Part of the Arts Education Series. Daytime performance especially for K-12. Please note this is during a school day. Public welcome. Regular performance at 6:30 p.m. the same day. For tickets and information: thehett.com

▪ Danú and Goitse — 8 p.m. Friday, March 6. The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Acclaimed Irish bands Danú and Goitse perform their only U.S. double bill at The Sheldon. Embarking on their 25th anniversary tour, Danú’s thrilling solos and heartfelt vocals celebrate traditional Irish culture. Goitse (pronounced “go-witcha”) is one of Ireland’s most popular live bands. The award-winning group is a leader in a new generation of traditional Irish ensembles. For tickets and information: TheSheldon.org

Food

▪ Pentecostals of Troy Easter Pound Cake Orders — Through Sunday, March 29. The Pentecostals of Troy, 8965 Illinois 162, Troy. Accepting orders for egg-shaped, chocolate-covered pound cakes topped with a candy flower. Cost: $15 per dozen, $8 per half-dozen. Pick-up day is Saturday, April 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To place an order, call 618-667-6054 and leave a message, or email revbb63@aol.com. Social media not monitored for orders.

▪ 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. Elizabeth Church Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays through April 10. St. Elizabeth Church, 2300 Pontoon Road, Granite City. Cod, catfish, pollock, jack salmon, shrimp. Eat-in or carry-out.

▪ St. Joseph Church Fish Bake & Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays through April 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. Sponsored by the Support Committee. 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.

▪ St. Teresa Men’s Club Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays through March 27. 1108 Lebanon Ave., Belleville. Cod (dinner, sandwich, by pound), shrimp, spaghetti, fries, mac and cheese, hush puppies, onion rings, mushrooms. Homemade desserts available.

▪ Friday Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Millstadt Sportsmen’s Club, 4915 Schmidt Lane, Millstadt. Cod, shrimp, walleye, salmon patties, baked fish, 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.

▪ St. Henry Church Lenten Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays through April 10. Monsignor Voss Parish Center, 5303 W. Main St., Belleville. Fried cod (plate, sandwich or pound), shrimp, baked salmon. Sides: spaghetti, fries, homemade slaw, mac and cheese, pizza, onion rings, hush puppies, soup. Desserts and refreshments. Eat-in or carry-out available. 618-233-2423.

▪ 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

▪ Holy Cross Lutheran Church Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays through April 3. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 460 Church St. Livingston. Alaskan white fish, cod, catfish or shrimp. Sides include mac and cheese, cole slaw, homemade potato salad, baked beans, or fries. Cost: $10 regular dinners, $7 senior dinners. Children’s dinners and sandwiches also available. Carry-outs available. 618-637-2146 or facebook.com/HolyCrossFishFries

▪ Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge Fish Fry — 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Cod cut-ups, cod filets, catfish, blue gill, walleye, baked fish, shrimp, chicken tenders, sides. Dine in or carry out. 618-233-1450.

▪ Scottish Rite Fish Fry — 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays through April 10. Scottish Rite Masonic Bodies, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville. By the pound, plate and sandwich. 618-235-3350.

▪ 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.

▪ Quail Club Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays through April 10. Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Church Road, Belleville. Cod, walleye, shrimp, wings, burgers, sides and desserts. Carry-out available. No phone orders.

▪ 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.

▪ The Orchards Fish Fry — 5-9 p.m. Fridays through April 10. The Orchards Golf Club, 1499 Golf Course Drive, Belleville. Buffet features fresh cod and a great assortment of sides. Cod plates include two sides. Dinners always accompanied by great customer services from both the food and bar staff. Cost: buffet $15.95 per person, cod plate $10. Carry-out options available. 618-233-8921 or info@orchardsgolfclub.com

▪ Millstadt Senior Center BBQ — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Millstadt Senior Center, 102 S. Jefferson St., Millstadt. Pork steaks, brats, ¼ chicken, homemade German potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, macaroni and cheese. Plates and sandwiches available. Carry-out only. Baked goods also available. Proceeds benefit Millstadt, Smithton and Freeburg Meals on Wheels. 618-476-3731.

▪ Chili & Soup Lunch — 11 a.m. Sunday, March 1. Trinity UCC Biddleborn, 5698 Biddleborn Road, Marissa. Chili, various soups, hot dogs, dessert. Free will offering. Carry-outs available. Baked items for sale. Handicapped accessible.

Reservations Required

▪ Mayhem in the National Parks — 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. Enjoy the scenery and general chaos during a 600-mile photo adventure on a mountain bike ride and camping trip from Jackson Hold, Wyoming, to West Glacier, Montana, through Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier national parks, as well as a big chunk of Big Sky Country. See the cycle of life become a cycle of death as nature turns on man and beast alike and eats them for breakfast. Registration required. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette — 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 6. 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

▪ AARP Taxaide — 9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 6. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. Appointments required. Call or come in to schedule. This service is intended for low- to moderate-income taxpayers of any age. You do not have to be a member of AARP. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Shiloh Spurs Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation Hunter Safety Class — 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, and 6-9 p.m. Monday, March 9. Klucker Hall, 14 Park Drive, Shiloh. Students will need to attend both classes to obtain their IDNR Hunter Safety Certificate. The class is free to attend, and there is no age limit. To register: 618-624-5400, ext. 1136, or shilohspurs.org

▪ 11th annual Luncheon for Learning — Noon Saturday, March 7. Bellecourt Manor, 225 E. A St., Belleville. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Luncheon served at noon. Speciality vendors, silent auction, raffle.Support the Children’s Dyslexia Center of Southern Illinois. Cost: $40 per person. RSVP by Feb. 28. 618-624-5901.

▪ Understanding Birth Class — 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, March 12 and 19. Memorial Belleville Auditorium, 4500 Memorial Drive, Belleville. Two-part class for parents-to-be on pregnancy and birth. Participation of both partners is encouraged. Cost: $30. Participants encouraged to register before the fifth month of pregnancy and attendance is limited to those delivering at one of Memorial’s two Family Care Birthing Centers. To register: 618-767-3627 or mymemorialnetwork.com/events

▪ Madison County Transit Trails Workshop — 9-11 a.m. Friday, March 13. NO Nelson Campus - Lewis & Clark Community College, Leclaire Room, 600 Troy Road, Edwardsville. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for attendees to enjoy a light breakfast. MCT will cast a vision for county-wide trail planning end engage local stakeholders in the developement process. The workshop will focus on current the MCT Trails system and how it can be enhanced and expanded. RSVP by March 1 to MCTtrails.eventbrite.com. 618-797-4636 or mct.org

▪ 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, beginning Jan. 1. tourdestooges.org

Worth the Drive

▪ Art Exhibit: Tod Bryant: Troop C Armory — 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28. The May Gallery, Webster University Campus, 470 E. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis. Built for a National Guard horse cavalry unit, the Troop C Armory was constructed between 1903 and 1907 on 3 acres in Brooklyn, New York. The armory was designed to accommodate an entire squadron in mounted drills. It evolved over time to reflect the change from horses to tanks after World War I, and for other units. These photographs were made for the New York State Historic Preservation Office to document the building before its conversion into apartments. A talk with Tod Bryant at 3 p.m. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Exhibit runs through March 27. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. May Gallery events are free and open to the public. webster.edu/maygallery

▪ Fourth Friday Art Walk — 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. On the fourth Friday of the month, participating shops and galleries extend their hours into the evening and provide a festive atmosphere for a stroll through downtown to view the artwork and creativity on display in local galleries, shops and restaurants. This event is sponsored by Gallery Association of Sainte Genevieve. 573-883-7097 or visitstegen.com

▪ Art Exhibit: ‘Texture, Pattern, Color’ — 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 4. Green Door art gallery, 21 N. Gore Ave., Webster Groves, Missouri. Green Door art gallery is proud to present “Texture, Pattern, Color”, featuring textured cold wax paintings by Diane Reising, patterned Pysanky (the traditional Ukrainian art of “writing on eggs”) by Katherine Alexander, and colorful pastel paintings by members of Gateway Pastel Artists. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The opening reception is 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 20, and is free and open to the public. 314-202-4071 or greendoorartgallery.com

This story was originally published February 26, 2020 at 5:00 AM.