Metro-east calendar: Many local events happening online, fish fries still on tap
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Events
▪ Saint Louis Zoo: #BringTheStlZooToYou — Now online. Although the Zoo is currently closed to the public, they can follow the Zoo on social media. Follow the hashtag #BringTheStlZooToYou or visit stlzoo.org/about/blog.
▪ MCT Board of Trustees Meeting — 9 a.m. Thursday, March 26. Via remote link conference call. No in-person meeting. Call-in access: toll free 877-280-4645; international toll access 630-536-0676. Guest room number: 630450. mct.org
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 1-4 p.m. Friday, March 27. First Mid Bank & Trust, 6814 Goshen Road, Edwardsville. bloodcenterimpact.org
▪ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate Admissions Online Open House — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. Online at siue.edu/graduate-open-house. Prospective students can chat with an admissions representative about SIUE’s more than 100 master’s programs, post-baccalaureate certificates, specialist degrees, doctoral degrees and cooperative doctoral programs. The $40 Graduate School application fee will be waived for prospective students who apply during the virtual open house. Registration is not required. siue.edu/graduate-open-house
Club News
▪ Women Empowering Women Virtual Meeting — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, March 30. Online via ZOOM (link will be sent via registered email). Speaker: Ria Ruthsatz, co-owner and executive producer at Tree9 Films. Topic: Creating Video for YOUR Audience. For information or to register: https://wewmembers.com/event-3675773.
▪ GriefShare Seminar/Support Group — 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. 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. Tuesday, March 31. Via teleconference. The PAL group provides education, support and hope to family members and loved ones of someone who has an addiction of substance use disorder. If you would like to join the teleconference, call 618-567-6095. palgroup.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.
▪ O’Fallon Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 27. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Carry-out/Call-in only with limited menu. 618-632-6229, 618-973-9149 and 618-444-2386.
▪ Swansea Fish Stand – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 216 Service St., Swansea. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and more. Saturday: fried chicken. Open for carry-out and call-in orders only. The Hall and Bar will be closed until March 30 or until further notice. 618-222-7171.
▪ Millstadt Fish Fry and Jam Session — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 27. Millstadt VFW Post, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. Carry-out only. 618-476-1180.
▪ Fish Fry — 3-7 p.m. Fridays. Collinsville American Legion, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Limited menu: Cod sandwiches, plain and Cajun cut-ups, shrimp, catfish, fries and coleslaw. Curbside service only. Place an order by calling 618-345-2508 or 618-345-5557.
▪ Post 58 Freedom Farm Fish Fry — 3-8 p.m. Friday, March 27. 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. Carry-out only. Call 618-539-6095 to place an order.
▪ St. Elizabeth Church Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays through April 10. St. Elizabeth Church, 2300 Pontoon Road, Granite City. Limited menu: Walleye, cod and shrimp plates and sandwiches. Sidea: baked potato, applesauce, fries, coleslaw, mac and cheese. White bread only. Curbside only. Cash only.
▪ Highland Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Carry-out only. First come, first served. Fish dinners with potato salad, coleslaw and bread. 618-654-6367.
▪ Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge Fish Fry — 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Carry-out only. Cash only. Must call to order. 618-233-1450.
▪ The Orchards Fish Fry — 5-9 p.m. Fridays through April 10. The Orchards Golf Club, 1499 Golf Course Drive, Belleville. Cod plates include two sides. Dinners always accompanied by great customer services from both the food and bar staff. Cost: cod plate $10. Carry-out only. 618-233-8921 or info@orchardsgolfclub.com
Reservations Required
▪ 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
▪ Young Women of Achievement Awards — 7 p.m. Monday, May 4 (new date). Bellecourt Manor, 225 E. A St., Belleville. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Dinner and program begin at 7 p.m. Honoring young women attending Belleville high schools who have excelled in the fields of community service, academics, athletics and the arts. Keynote speaker: Jean Ponzi, 25-year veteran and manager at the Missouri Botanical Garden. RSVP by Monday, April 27. 618-698-1858 or bcempura@gmail.com
This story was originally published March 25, 2020 at 5:00 AM.