Metro-east calendar: Fish fries set for Good Friday, curbside and carryout orders
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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.
▪ Live Quaranstream at the St. Louis Aquarium — 10-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Friday, April 17. Online at facebook.com/aquariumstl. The Aquarium brings its habitats to you. Explore Shark Canyon, the Mississippi and Missouri River Confluence, the Ray habitat and more. stlouisaquarium.com
▪ Hunt Military Communities ‘Hunt Little Heroes’ Program — Submissions accepted online now through Monday, April 20. The program recognizes children of military service members who are making a difference within their communities. In honor of Month of the Military Child, nationally recognized each April, Hunt Little Heroes will be highlighting military children ages 4-15 years old that are making a positive impact within their communities or beyond. These children are asked to share their “Hero Story” of what they think it takes to be a hero and how they have been a positive influence in their community. Submissions can be via a 300-word essay, a drawing or a video. For information, guidelines and details for submission, visit huntlittleheroes.org.
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, April 13. Anderson Hospital Platelet Drive, By Entrance 2, Classroom 1, 6800 Illinois 162, Maryville. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ Colleague & Public Blood Drive — 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 14. MVRB Donor Bus, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, 1 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. No walk-ins. By appointment only. Bring photo ID. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org, sponsor code: 10155.
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. Edwardsville Knights of Columbus, 7132 Marine Road, Edwardsville. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ Rainbow Village 24th annual Somewhere Over the Rainbow Gala — 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 17. Online at https://www.rbvstl.org/events/sotr/. Rainbow Village, the only non-profit in the St. Louis Metropolitan area that focuses solely on providing long-term, affordable, and quality neighborhood homes for people with developmental disabilities, formally invites guests to a night full of celebration. rbvstl.org
Club News
▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwester Illinois (NAMI SWI) — 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9. Online via Zoom. Virtual support meetings for family members and other caregivers of individuals with mental illness. For more information, contact Pat Rudloff at 618-656-6781 or silverlining6@charter.net.
▪ Parents of Addicted Loved Ones — 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays in April. 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
▪ O’Fallon Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 10. 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 further notice. 618-222-7171.
▪ Millstadt Fish Fry and Jam Session — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 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. 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. 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. Carry-out only. Call 618-539-6095 to place an order.
▪ Troy VFW Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Troy VFW Post 976 and Auxiliary, 123-A W. Market St., Troy. Cod, catfish, jack salmon, baked fish, chicken strips, shrimp. Call-in and carry-out only. 618-667-8387.
▪ Mascoutah Fish Fry — 4-9 p.m. Fridays. Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. No grilled items or pizza offered at this time. Carry-out only. Call 618-566-2288 to order.
▪ 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. Friday, 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
This story was originally published April 8, 2020 at 5:00 AM.