Metro-east calendar: Trivia nights, fish fries and paranormal activity on agenda

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Events

▪ St. Andrew’s Quilt Guild 2020 Fabric and Quilt Show — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 5, through Saturday, March 7. Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 406 Hillsboro Ave., Edwardsville. Quilt of Valor presentations on March 7. Traditional and modern quilts, some quilts for sale, unique fabric art, animal-themed fabric art and quilts, refreshments. Admission is $5.

▪ 43rd annual Builders St. Louis Home & Garden Show — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 5, through Saturday, March 7; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 8. America’s Center, 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis. The Builders St. Louis Home & Garden Show is actually six complete shows in one – Lawn & Garden, Kitchen & Bath, Interior Design, Pool & Spa, New Construction Zone and Home Products. This massive show gives visitors the chance to shop all the newest and best products and services that are available in the marketplace. Admission $10 adults ($5 after 5 p.m.), $4 ages 6-12, 5 and under free. STLHomeShow.com

▪ 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.

▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 6. Tri-Township Library, 209 S. Main, Troy. Books, magazines, puzzles, games, DVD and CD donations are accepted during regular library hours or on the day of the sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 6. Lebanon Community Unit School District #9, 200 W. Schuetz St., Lebanon. bloodcenterimpact.org

▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7. Belleville Public Library, 121 E. Washington St., Belleville. 618-234-0441.

▪ RV and Camper Show — 3-8 p.m. Friday, march 6, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8. Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, 200 S. Belt E., Belleville. RVs, campers and camping supplies on sale, door prizes, resorts and other booths on display. Admission: $7 adults, children 12 and under free with paid adult. bcfairgrounds.net

▪ 4th annual Fuzzy Friend Sleepover — 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, and 9-10 a.m. Saturday, March 7. Caseyville Public Library, 419 S. Second St., Caseyville. Friday: Kids can bring one of their stuffed Fuzzy Friends and enjoy an evening of special stories, activities and snacks before letting their Fuzzy Friend spend the night at the library. Saturday morning, kids will be able to come back to get their Fuzzy Friend, see what they were up to, and have a little breakfast before the library opens. The event is free and includes a free photo. Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older. 618-345-5848.

▪ Belleville RC Flyers Swap Meet — 8 a.m. Saturday, March 7. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Vendors enter at 7:30 a.m. General admission at 8 a.m. Vendor tables $10 each. Admission fee is $5. Model RC aircraft raffle. 618-444-8063 or 618-205-3340.

▪ Electronics Recycling Day — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7. St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, east parking lot, 625 Saint Nicholas Drive, O’Fallon. Items accepted include: computers and computer parts, battery backups, electronic motors, floppy drives, DVD players, DVD and VHS players. Appliances will also be accepted (anything with a cord). There will be a 50 cent per pound charge for TVs and computer monitors. 618-632-0800.

▪ Victoria Claflin Woodhull and Tennessee Claflin — 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Gateway Arch Visitor Center, 11 N. Fourth St., St. Louis. Gateway Arch National Park will spotlight sisters and suffragists Victoria Claflin Woodhull and Tennessee Claflin who made and lost fortunes at a time when women were expected to be dainty, retiring matrons. Both were advocates for social change and powerful businesswomen in the late 1800s (and the first female brokers on Wall Street); Woodhull was the first woman to run for president. Free and open to the public. gatewayarch.com

▪ Mount Hope Cemetery Clean-Up — 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 8. Mount Hope Cemetery, 9401 W. Main St., Belleville. AmeriCorps Week is slated for March 8-15, and together with the City of Belleville, Belleville AmeriCorps is set to clean up debris and litter at Mount Hope Cemetery. Open to anyone who would like to volunteer. To sign up: 618-235-2700, ext. 5711 or jay.stokes@swic.edu

▪ Little Egypt Aquarium Club ‘Pet Expo’ — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. March 8. Southwestern Illinois College, café and garden room, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. Event to raise money for Gateway Pet Guardians. All inside pets and vendors welcome. All pets must be restrained. facebook.com/events/1324386544391636

▪ Jeff Fleischer: ‘Votes of Confidence: A Young Person’s Guide to American Elections’ — 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8. Left Bank Books presents journalist and author, Jeff Fleischer, who will be discussing his book “Votes of Confidence, 2nd Edition: A Young Person’s Guide to American Elections,” which gives an in-depth introduction to the electoral college, the history of debates, political parties, how to get involved even if you’re not old enough to vote, and more. Jeff will be in conversation with Gabe Fleisher from “Wake Up to Politics.” left-bank.com

▪ We the People 2020 Candidates Forum — 3:30-6 p.m. Sunday, March 8. Macedonia Baptist Church, 1400 E. Broadway, East St. Louis. The forum is designed to provide candidates the opportunity to engage with ordinary people who are doing extraordinary work in their communities and allow average citizens to hear the candidates views on issues that impact their lives. Free event. Register at wethepeople2020.eventbrite.com

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 3-6 p.m. Monday, March 9. Troy United Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy. bloodcenterimpact.org

▪ Annual Cleaning of Buck Road Cemetery — Tuesday, March 10. Buck Road Cemetery, Maryville. The annual cleaning will begin March 10. Any decorations people want to keep need to be removed by this date.

▪ 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/496774924500456

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 10. The Journey Metro East Platelet Drive, 200 Dapron Drive, Belleville. bloodcenterimpact.org

▪ Harmony-Emge School District 175 Kindergarten Registration – 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, through Thursday, March 12. Ellis School, 250 Illini Drive, Belleville. Registration for students who are five years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2020. If you cannot attend one of these days, please call Ellis School at 618-538-6114 to notify the office of your child’s name to be included in the Kindergarten class count. www.harmony175.org

▪ 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

▪ Edwardsville School District #7 Kindergarten Parent Information Night — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10. Hamel Elementary, 400 State St., Hamel. The fourth 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

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 11. Father McGivney Catholic High School, 7190 Bouse Road, Glen Carbon. bloodcenterimpact.org

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11. Shiloh United Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., Shiloh. bloodcenterimpact.org

▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 3:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Millstadt Consolidated School, Multi Purpose Room, 211 W. Mill St., Millstadt. 800-733-2767 or RedCrossBlood.org and enters Millstadt to schedule an appointment.

▪ Center for Racial Harmony Annual Meeting — 6 p.m. Thursday, March 12. The Center for Racial Harmony, 207 N. Second St., Belleville. Meeting is open to the public. Voting is restricted to members on the active rolls as of the meeting date. 618-234-0508 or centerforracialharmony@yahoo.com

Club News

▪ 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

▪ St. Clair County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5. St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 226 N. Church St., Belleville. Bob McDonald presents “Introduction to DNA Testing for Genealogy.” Free and open to the public. stclair-ilgs.org or facebook.com/SCCGS

▪ Belleville Unit of Church Women United — 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 6. Papa Mendi’s Restaurant, 127 N. Belt E., Swansea. We will order off the menu. Everyone is responsible for their own lunch. Please make reservations with Marge Oppedal at 618-235-7343 or Grace Moon at 618-234-2688.

▪ 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, March 8. 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

▪ Novel Ideas Book Club: ‘Orphan Train’ — 6 p.m. Monday, 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

▪ Marine Historical Society — 7 p.m. Monday, March 9. Marine Township Senior Citizen Building, 101 W. Silver St., Marine. Program: “Marine Area Anti-Slavery,” prepared by Dale Gerstenecker and narrated by Miranda Baker. It will be a look back into the early 1800s and people from Marine Townships and adjoining townships. The business meeting will follow the presentation. The program and the meeting is open to the public and the Marine Historical Society is always open to new members.

▪ Madison County Retired Teachers Unit 2 — 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 10. St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 10 N. Center St., East Alton. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., meeting at 11 a.m. and lunch at noon. Speaker: Nancy Berry, Executive Director of St. John’s Community Care, will explain the various services offered through them. Cost of lunch: $15. For reservations and information: 618-656-8655.

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

▪ St. Clair Women’s Club — Noon Tuesday. March 10. Bellecourt Place, 120 S. Jackson St., Belleville. Noon lunch.

▪ Collinsville Area Women’s Connection — 12:15-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 10. Gateway Center, One Gateway Drive, Collinsville. Greta Sullivan from Edwardsville’s Olive Oil & More will present her many types of oils and vinegars. Cynthis Davis will speak on the topic “It’s Election Time.” Cost: $17, includes meal, beverage, program and gratuity. Reservations necessary – must be canceled or honored. All women are invited. 618-465-5485 or 618-307-9448.

▪ 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

▪ 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

▪ Belleville Metro East Christian Women’s Club — 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 11. Bellecourt Place, 120 N. Jackson St., Belleville. Featuring: Sue Hammel – Using Spring fashion Trends. Speaker: Cynthia Davis. Cost with lunch: $14. Reservation deadline is Monday, March 9. For reservations, call Juanita at 618-977-8871.

▪ NARFE Chapter 1019 — 11 a.m. Wednesday March 11. Golden Corral, 3360 Green Mount Crossing Road, Shiloh. Buffet opens at 11 a.m.; meeting at noon. Presentation by Bob Stephens on unknown facts about Abraham Lincoln. Guests always welcome. 618-795-5174, 618-233-3819 or 618-566-7980.

▪ Grief Support Group — 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 11. Mt. Carmel Cemetery, inside the peace chapel, 10101 W. Main St., Belleville. Held the second Wednesday of each month. No reservations needed/no cost. 618-397-0181 or cdbcemeteryassoc@gmail.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, March 6. Everyone welcome. Smithton Senior Center, 711 S. Main, Smithton. 618-233-3370.

▪ Blue Knights IL Chapter 14 Law Enforcement Trivia Fundraiser — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Church Road, Belleville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cash prizes, mulligans, silent auction, 50/50, wheelbarrow of booze and more. Tables of up to eight players, $140 per table. Reserve a table: 618-616-2156 or suentedharris@yahoo.com.

▪ 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

▪ Cerebral Palsy of Southwestern Illinois Benefit Euchre Tournament — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7. The Bullpen, 101 N. Van Buren St., New Athens. Sign-up at 6 p.m. Cost: $10 per person. All proceeds go to Cerebral Palsy. Sponsored by New Athens K of C. For information: 618-806-8702.

▪ TriviArt Night at Jacoby Arts Center — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton. Doors open at 6 p.m. Jacoby Arts Center is celebrating 15 years with a fun filled night of Art Trivia … no actual art knowledge needed. Come put your knowledge of pop culture and local sites to the test with an art twist. Prizes to top three teams. Heads or tails and 50/50 drawing. Bring your own snacks. No coolers. Cash bar available. Cost: $15 per person; teams of two to eight people. jacobyartscenter.org

▪ Troy Illinois Knights of Columbus Council #9266 Trivia Night — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7. St. John Neumann Elementary School, 142 Wilma Drive, Maryville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cash prizes to top three teams. Silent auction, 50/50, mulligans and other bonus games. Bring your own snacks and beverages. Coolers allowed. Cost: $120 per table; up to eight players per table. For reservations and information: 618-667-2115 or 618-667-2768.

▪ Indoor .22 Rifle Shoot — Noon Sunday, March 8. Millstadt Sportsmen’s Club, 4915 Schmidt Lane, Millstadt. Iron sights only. Refreshments available.

▪ Bunko — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 9. 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.

▪ Xtreme Bar Bingo — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10. 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/1321610441355024

▪ 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, 6th St. and Park Drive, Mascoutah. 618-401-8858.

▪ Trivia Night & Silent Auction to Help Restore the Old Millstadt Water Tower — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14. St. James Parish Center, 423 W. Madison, Millstadt. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Heads or Tails, 50/50 drawing, raffles. Mulligans and survivor round. Bring your own snacks and beverages. Beverages available. Cash prizes to top three teams. Cost: $120 per table, six to eight players. Reservations: 618-476-7326, 618-476-3696 or millstadttinman@gmail.com

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

▪ Experience: Spirit Sound Vision with Mark Biehl — 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Espenschied Chapel, 317 N. County Road, Mascoutah. A dynamic and compelling sound journey to release, inspire, and deeply restore body, mind, and spirit. Featuring Chiron planetary gong, Shamanic drumming, and Himalayan Jambati singing bowls, Spirit Sound Vision will guide you through an essential cleansing, visionary, and restorative experience. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. espenschiedchapel.org

▪ Great Pianists of the World with Fanya Lin — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Belleville Philharmonic Hall, 116 N. Jackson St., Belleville. A native of Taipei, Taiwan, Fanya Lin completed her Doctoral degree at the University of Minnesota under the guidance of Lydia Artymiw, earning recognition for outstanding performance and teaching. She maintains an active concert career with major orchestras and festivals. Cost: $20 general admission; $18 senior/military; $10 youth. 618-235-5600 or bellevillephilharmonic.org

▪ Cathedral Concerts: Dr. Lynn Trapp, organist — 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8. Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis. A consummate artist of the highest caliber, Dr. Lynn Trapp holds a distinguished career as concert organist, pianist, conductor, composer and liturgist. From Carnegie Hall, NYC to Westminster Abbey, London his many concert appearances, more than 100 publications , academic awards, and clinician work has brought him great respect nationally and internationally. His career archives are established in perpetuity at the Hesburgh Library, University of Notre Dame. Tickets: $17. cathedralconcerts.org

▪ Free Concert: Jeremy Wright — 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 9. Cambridge House, 844 Cambridge Blvd., O’Fallon. Join us for daylight savings time fun with singer Jeremy Wright. Wright can brighten your day with his musical talent. Refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public. 618-624-9900.

▪ $2 Movies at the Wildey: ‘Anatomy of a Murder’ — 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10. Wildey Theatre, 252 N. 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.

▪ Guster: An Evening of Acoustic Music and Improv — 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11. Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Guster returns to The Sheldon for their first acoustic tour in 8 years, performing music from their latest album, “Look Alive,” and a mix of fan favorites and deep cuts, accompanied by strings. Tickets start at $31. TheSheldon.org

▪ Eastern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble and Belleville West High School Jazz Ensemble — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main St., Belleville. Free will offering and reception to follow.

▪ Chamber Project Saint Louis: TENACITY at The Chapel — 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, March 14. The Chapel Venue, 6238 Alexander Drive, St. Louis. Beautiful, haunting, and inspiring music for flute, harp and strings expresses the full range of human experience. TENACITY explores works by composers dealing with subjects almost too painful to bear, coupled with composers on the other side of tragedy, revealing the hope beyond the pain. Nilou Nour, a young Iranian-American composer, dives into humanity’s psychological depths in a piece that reflects upon the work of the White Helmets in Syria. General admission is $18. Tickets available at brownpapertickets.com. For information: chamberprojectstl.org

▪ The Lindenwood Theater Touring Series: The Celtic Tenors present The Irish Songbook — 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14. The Lindenwood Theater, 2300 W. Clay St., St. Charles, Missouri. Tickets start at $49.50. https://www.lindenwood.edu/j-scheidegger-center-for-the-arts/

▪ SFJAZZ Collective: 50th Anniversary of ‘In a Silent Way’ and ‘Stand’ — 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14. The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. The SFJAZZ Collective is an all-star, award-winning jazz ensemble comprising eight of the finest performers/composers at work in jazz today. Launched in 2004 by SFJAZZ in San Francisco, the SFJAZZ Collective has become one of the most exciting and acclaimed groups on the jazz scene. General admission starts at $35. TheSheldon.org

▪ Arlo Guthrie: 20/20 Tour featuring ‘Alice’s Restaurant’ — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. The Touhill Performing Arts Center, One University Blvd., St. Louis. Tickets start at $32. For tickets and information: touhill.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.

▪ Post 58 Freedom Farm Fish Fry — 3-8 p.m. Fridays. 6355 Hilgard Memorial Drive, Freeburg. Cod, walleye, homemade pizza, wings, coleslaw, applesauce, mac and cheese, stewed tomatoes, fries, fried pickles, potato salad. Cost: $4.50 sandwich, $8 plate, $9 per pound. 618-539-6095.

▪ 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 fillets, 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

▪ Equus Rescue Country Breakfast — 8-11 a.m. Saturday, March 7. Bluff Grange, 8567 State Route 163, Millstadt. All-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, biscuits and gravy, milk, juice and coffee. Cost: $10 per person. No reservations needed. Sponsored by Equus Rescue & Therapy. Proceeds support rescued horses.

▪ Evening in Athens Greek Dinners — 4-8 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 405 Huntwood Road, Swansea. Dinners featuring tasty home-baked Greek entrées, pastries served in the casual and friendly atmosphere of the church hall. Greek chicken and rice, lamb shanks, gyros, Greek salad, baklava, koulouria, galaktoboureko and more. Fasting fare entrée available during Orthodox fasts. Open to the public. Carry-out available. 618-277-0330.

▪ Trinity Lutheran Church annual Spaghetti Dinner — 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8. Trinity Lutheran Church, 503 E. Washington, Millstadt. Spaghetti, bread sticks, salad featuring Papa Vito’s salad dressings, dessert and beverages. All-you-can-eat. Cost: $11 adults, $5 children ages 4-10, 3 and under eat free. Carry-outs available. Handicapped accessible.

▪ St. John’s Lutheran Church Chicken Dinner — 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 312 S. Fifth St., Baldwin. All-you-can-eat chicken dinner with fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green beans, slaw, drinks and desserts. All-you-can-eat for dine-in only. Half chicken dinners only available as carry-outs. Proceeds will benefit Lutheran School Tuition.

▪ Pork Steak Dinner — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8. St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 226 N. Church St., Belleville. Serving carry-out. Hamburgers and hot dogs also available.

▪ St. George Catholic Parish Chicken Dinner — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 8. St. George Community Life Center, 317 E. Maple St., New Baden. Fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, roast pork, mashed potatoes, dressing, green beans, corn, coleslaw, Jell-O salads, bakery bread, homemade desserts and beverages. Cost: $11 adults, $5 children ages 5-12, under 5 free. Bring a donation for the food pantry and receive a $.50 discount. Carry-outs available. All are welcome.

Reservations Required

▪ SIUE SheCode Event — 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Engineering Building, 61 Circle Drive, Edwardsville. A free event for female high school students to spark interest and inspire more females to pursue computer science through an interactive programming project, and mentorship from an SIUE CS alumna and professional in the technology field. Registration and information available at shecode.cs.siue.edu

▪ Paranormal Investigation — 8 p.m. Friday, March 13. Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton. Join the overnight paranormal investigation at the haunted Pere Marquette Lodge. Learn the history of the Lodge and why it’s haunted by the ghosts of the past. Dress warm as you will be taking a short walk to a Native American burial ground or to the 1800’s cemetery. Ghost hunt within the Lodge. Ghost hunting equipment will be available to borrow. Feel free to bring your own. This overnight package includes participation in the Paranormal Investigation and a $20 restaurant voucher to use during your stay. Add the Paranormal Investigation Package for two people to your room reservation for an additional $65. Does not include taxes or room reservations. Guests must stay the night to participate in this event. Call 618-786-2331 for details and to make your reservations. pmlodge.net

▪ Sibling Class — 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14. Memorial Hospital East, 1404 Cross St., Shiloh. This class is to help prepare older siblings for changes to expect as their family grows. This class also helps siblings feel they are a very important part of the family as the older brother or sister. Designed for children ages 2-10, the class uses videos and participation to teach siblings how to safely assist in caring for their new baby. Cost: $5 per child. To register: 618-767-3627 or mymemorialnetwork.com/events

▪ Mascoutah Area Zonta Foundation, Inc.’s ‘Great Expectations’ Dinner and Musical Gala — 5:30-10 p.m. Saturday, March 21. St. Clair Country Club, 100 S. 78th St., Belleville. Music by the O’Fallon High School Show Choir and Jazz Quartet. Silent and oral auctions, raffle. Cost: $50 per person. RSVP by March 14. 618-567-4569 or gmamatski@gmail.com

Worth the Drive

▪ Bring Home Your Own Wild Horse or Burro — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7. BLM Off-Range Corral, 22295 Sheep Farm Road, Ewing. Adopt an untrained wild horse or burro. First come, first served. Adoption fee: $25. For information: 866-468-7826 or BLM.gov/whb

▪ Elsah Meet and Greet at Farley Music Hall — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 7. Farley Music Hall, 37 Mill St., Elsah. This activity is being held to encourage participation and answer questions by youth and adult photographers about the Village of Elsah Museum 21st annual Photography Exhibit. The exhibit theme is “My Favorite Window.” If it is raining March 7, the activity will be canceled. For information: escapetoelsah.com

▪ River-to-River Trail Society Hike: High Knob to Resthaven — 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7. Meeting Place: Parking lot atop High Knob, in southern Gallatin County. Leader: Todd Carr. The hike will proceed from High Knob to Resthaven, by way of Hurricane Bluff, Grindstaff Hollow, and Colter Spring. This will be a hike of moderate difficulty, and is intended for people in good health who have done some walking. Boots or sturdy shoes, as well as hiking sticks, are recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack. No dogs, please. Free and open to the public. For information or directions: 618-499-9629.

This story was originally published March 4, 2020 at 5:00 AM.