Metro-east calendar: Popular St. Louis attractions to reopen, visit a Farmers’ Market

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Farmers’ Markets

▪ Swansea Farmers Market — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays. Rural King parking lot, 2801 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Behind Burger King. Fresh local produce, baked goods, jams, jellies, honey and more. Social distancing guidelines will be in place. Signs will be posted. Have monetary denominations of $10s, $5s and $1s available; no change will be given. Wear masks, keep your distance. facebook.com/SwanseaFarmersMarketInc

▪ Maryville Drive-Thru Farmers’ Market — 5-6 p.m. Thursdays. Maryville Village Hall, 2520 N. Center St., Maryville. Pre-orders and pre-pay only. Customers place orders through Facebook before noon on Thursday and pay online. When arriving for pick-up, give your name, remain in your vehicle, then drive up to each farm. Your order will be placed in your trunk/vehicle. facebook.com/MaryvilleILFarmersMarket or maryvilleilfarmersmarket.org

▪ Sparta Farmer’s Market — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. City Hall parking lot, corner of Jackson and St. Louis streets, Sparta. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. facebook.com/farmersmarketspartail

▪ Millstadt Farmers’ Market — 3-6 p.m. Fridays. Millstadt VFW Post 7980, 200 S. Veterans Drive, Millstadt. Featuring produce, plants, baked goods, kettle korn, jam, jewelry, honey, Avon and much more. Directed by St. Clair County Health guidelines. 618-476-3037 or facebook.com/MillstadtFarmersMarket

▪ The Ste. Genevieve Farmers’ Market — 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays. 600 Market St., Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. A weekly fresh selection of locally-produced vegetables, fruits, edds, honey, canned goods, vinegar, james, jellies and freshly baked goods. facebook.com/SteGenevieveFarmersMarket

▪ Monroe County Farmers’ Market, Waterloo — 7:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. The Family Video parking lot, 100 Plaza Drive, Waterloo. Cash sales. Items available include bedding plants, bread, jams and much more. Social distancing practices will be present to keep both vendor and customer safe. Vendors will be wearing masks and sanitizing hands and surfaces frequently. Vendors will be handling their produce for customers. facebook.com/Monroe-County-IL-Farmers-Market-316315321779010

▪ Belleville’s Old Town Farmers’ Market — 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays. First block of South Charles Street, between East Main and East Washington streets, Belleville. Food and agricultural products only at this point. Do not attend if sick. Only one family member should attend. Let vendors select and bag goods. Masks and 6 feet of social distancing required by all. Exact change requested; no change will be offered. Link/SNAP/EBT accepted. facebook.com/Belleville-Old-Town-Farmers-Market-930383016993451

▪ Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market — 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Parking lot at the corner of Landmarks Boulevard and Henry Street, Alton. Fresh produce, plants, meat, cheese, eggs, honey, baked goods and other edible products will be available. Social distancing measures will be in place. Pre-ordering is encouraged. Electronic payment preferred. Cash accepted; bring small bills. Vendors advised not to give change. facebook.com/AltonFarmersMarket

▪ Land of Goshen Community Market — 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Downtown Edwardsville, St. Louis St., Edwardsville. Open rain or shine. Social distancing measures will be in place. The Market will only include sales of food and hygiene items to limit the number of vendors and allow for at least 10 feet of space between all stalls. The Market asks customers to send only one shopper per family/household. Customers are asked to wear masks. facebook.com/goshenmarket

▪ Vine Street Drive-Thru Market — 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. O’Fallon Family Sports Park, 301 Obernuefemann Road, O’Fallon. Pre-orders and pre-pay only. Orders placed with individual vendors online. Vendor availability and order deadlines vary. For details and information: ofallonstation.com/vendors-vine-street-market-drive-thru or facebook.com/vinestreetmarketofallon

▪ Land of Goshen Online Market — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 11 (for pick-up). 222 Artisan Bakery, 222 Main St., Edwardsville. Online orders taken Friday, June 5 through Tuesday, June 9. Order at goshenmarket.org/shop. Call 618-659-1122 for curbside pick-up. Delivery is available in most of the Edwardsville and Glen Carbon area. goshenmarket.org/shop

Events

▪ 8th annual Cream of the Crop Photo Contest — Entry deadline is Wednesday, June 24. CreamoftheCropContest.com. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today encouraged young photographers to get out, explore, and snap a few photos (while social distancing) to submit for the contest. The contest encourages young photographers to share their version of agriculture in Illinois. Electronic submissions (up to two photos per student) accepted from Illinois students ages 8-18. CreamoftheCropContest.com

▪ ‘Women’s Suffrage in Madison County’ Online Exhibit — Now online at madcohistory.org. Assistant Curator, Mary Z. Rose, under the direction of Curator Jennifer Van Bibber, has assembled another interesting and educational exhibit for local residents and students of history. 618-656-1294 or madcohistory.org

▪ Arch at Home — Now online at archpark.org/visit/archathome. See the view from the top of the Gateway Arch from home. The view from the top spans more than 30 miles in either direction, looking over the Mississippi River and Illinois to the east and across St. Louis City and County to the west.

▪ Missouri Botanical Garden: Visit the Garden Virtually — Now online at YouTube.com. Enjoy springtime views of Garden grounds and see what’s blooming from your home. missouribotanicalgarden.org

▪ Saint Louis Art Museum: Visit From Home — Now online at slam.org. Listen to audio guides from current and past exhibitions, watch videos on exhibition and collection features, read blog posts of new perspectives on art, and much more. Watch daily for a work of art from the collections of the Saint Louis Art Museum. slam.org

▪ Saint Louis Zoo: #BringTheStlZooToYou — Now online at stlzoo.org. Although the Zoo is currently closed to the public, they can follow the Zoo on social media. See the Zoo from different points of view via live webcams at stlzoo.org/livewebcams. Follow the hashtag #BringTheStlZooToYou or visit stlzoo.org/about/blog.

▪ Gateway Region YMCA and St. Louis Area Foodbank Donations — 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Multiple locations. The Gateway Region YMCA is partnering with the St. Louis Area Foodbank for COVID-19 emergency food donations. Emergency relief boxes will help communities rebuild in their time of need. A majority of YMCA locations have donation barrels in front of their buildings. For a full list of locations and suggested donation items, please visit gwrymca.org/foodbank.

▪ STL History Live — 2 p.m. Friday, June 5, and 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 9. Online via Zoom. The Missouri Historical Society is offering a series of free online programs featuring fascinating stories about St. Louis. These programs will include a 20- to 30-minute presentation followed by a brief Q&A. For a schedule and Zoom links: facebook.com/events/865280370648847

▪ Millstadt Township Recycling — 8-10 a.m. Saturday, June 6. Millstadt Township Road District Building, 18 E. Harrison, Millstadt. Aluminum, steel and bi-metal cans, clean aluminum foil and pie plates, glass (clear, green and brown, No. 1 and 2 plastic containers, newspaper, cardboard and paperboard. Jars should be clean and free of lids. Paper items should be dry. Plastics should be thoroughly rinsed. All recyclers are asked to remain in their cars.

▪ Kiwanis International Club of Belleville Recycling Drive — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6. 5500 N. Belt W., Belleville. Located in the parking lot between Skyview Drive-In and Crehan’s Pub. Bring all your unwanted appliances, machinery, office equipment, scrap metal, wire and electronics. facebook.com/events/311208879865493

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Roberts Motors, 4350 N. Alby St., MVRBC Donor Bus, Alton. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ Blueberry Hill Collectibles Sale — 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6. Blueberry Hill Dart Room, 6504 Delmar in the Loop, St. Louis. Available collectibles include toys, books, records, old postcards, T-shirts and more. Admission: $10 at 11 a.m., includes a free St. Louis Walk of Fame book; free admission for all starts at noon. Items priced at $1, $5, $10, $20, $30+. Physical-distancing and mask guidelines will apply. blueberryhill.com

▪ Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. Drive-Thru Food & Toiletries Distribution — Noon Saturday, June 6. East St. Louis Senior High School, 4901 State St., East St. Louis. Drive-thru food and toiletries distribution on a first come, first served basis. For residents of East St. Louis and surrounding communities. ulstl.com

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 3-7 p.m. Monday, June 8. Alhambra Community, 610 W. Main, Dance Hall, Alhambra. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. The Journey Metro East Platelet Drive, 200 Dapron Drive, Multipurpose Room, Belleville. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, 1 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. Donors will be required to wear masks and present a photo ID. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org, sponsor code 10155.

Games

▪ Family Trivia and Game Night — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11. Online via Zoom. Hosted by Six Mile Regional Library District. All ages welcome. Follow SMRLD on Facebook for information and links to join.

Club News

▪ Belleville Chapter of PFLAG — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4. Via Zoom. Topic will be a presentation by Equality Illinois on current policy and legislation. If you wish to attend the meeting, please email Amy at bellevilleilpflag@outlook.com. You can also visit the website at pflagbelleville.org or call 618-977-5078.

▪ Parents of Addicted Loved Ones — 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Via either conference call or Zoom. 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/text 618-567-6095 or email craigloddeke@yahoo.com. palgroup.org

▪ O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary Meeting — 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 10. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon ofallonsunriserotary.org

▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwestern Illinois (NAMI SWI) — 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11. Online via Zoom. Virtual support meetings for family members and other caregivers of individuals with mental illness. Meetings are peer-led and rely on the knowledge and experiences of the group to help one another. Registration is required in order to receive the link to these meetings. For more information or to register, contact Pat Rudloff at silverlining6@charter.net.

Theater/Concerts

▪ Ste. Genevieve Muny Band Concerts — 8 p.m. Thursday, June 11. Valle Schools Parking Lot, behind 40 N. Fourth St., Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Ste. Genevieve’s Municipal Band performs a variety of favorites each week from polkas to marches, show tunes, kids’ tunes, and popular melodies. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy one of the few municipal bands still around, a Ste. Genevieve tradition. Free and open to the public. visitstegen.com/upcoming-events

▪ Boulderdash 40th Music Anniversary Celebration Bash — 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27. St. Clair County Event Center, 1550 Illinois 15, Belleville. Celebrating four decades of music with legendary rock & roll artists of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Rescheduled from May 30 (original date March 28). Previously purchased tickets still valid. For tickets and information: eventbrite.com

Food

▪ Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge Wings & Things — 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Carry-out only. Must call to order. 618-233-2600 or 618-233-1450. facebook.com/BellevilleSwanseaMooseLodge1221

▪ O’Fallon Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Fridays. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Carry-out/Call-in only with limited menu. Credit cards accepted. 618-632-6229.

▪ 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. facebook.com/swanseafishstand

▪ 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.

▪ Collinsville American Legion Fish Fry — 3-7:30 p.m. Fridays. Collinsville American Legion, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Limited menu. Curbside service only. Cash or check 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.

▪ Collinsville Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays. Knights of Columbus Hall, 1 Columbus Plaza, Collinsville. Limited menu. Drive-thru only. No call-in orders. Cash only. facebook.com/KC1712

▪ 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. facebook.com/BellevilleSwanseaMooseLodge1221

Reservations Required

▪ St. Louis Aquarium Reopens — Monday, June 8. St. Louis Aquarium, 201 S. 18th St., St. Louis. The Aquarium resumes regular hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. New physical distancing protocols will be in place along with enhanced sanitation measures and extensive team member training to ensure the health and safety of guests and workers. All guests, including annual pass holders, will be required to reserve timed tickets in advance to keep within City of St. Louis regulations for significantly reduced capacity in the Aquarium. stlouisaquarium.com

▪ The St. Louis Wheel Reopens — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, June 8. Union Station, 201 S. 18th St., St. Louis. With physical distancing protocols, enhanced sanitizing and extensive team member training in place, the St. Louis Wheel will welcome riders with a resumption of regular hours, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily. We encourage all guests to purchase their tickets online at thestlouiswheel.com before their visit. To ensure physical distancing, the number of ticket windows open onsite is reduced. For details: thestlouiswheel.com

▪ Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series: Tomato Problems — 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. Online via Zoom. Tomatoes are one of the most popular and commonly grown plants in home gardens. Join University of Illinois Extension Educator, Ken Johnson where he will discuss common problems that plague tomatoes as well as ways to address them. Free, but registration is required. Topics vary by date. Additional dates (all Tuesdays): July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 15, Oct. 13 and Nov. 17. To register: https://extension.illinois.edu/global/four-seasons-gardening-webinar-series

▪ University of Illinois Extension: Fill Your Pantry Webinar Series — 1 p.m. Wednesdays through July 22. Online via Zoom. Free, but registration is required. Topics include canning, freezing and drying foods, fermentation, pickling and preserving. Register at https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0uf-2grjotH9a3CtIIWzlfEpNMdaiwmqmG

▪ Saint Louis Zoo Reopens — Saturday, June 13. Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis. As part of its commitment to the continued well-being of guests, staff and animals, and in an ongoing effort to assist the community in preventing the spread of COVID-19, the Zoo has implemented enhanced protocols and procedures. In order to better ensure good social distancing, the Zoo will limit attendance and require timed, free reservations in order to enter the Zoo. The Zoo will be open seven days a week and guests can make reservations at stlzoo.org beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, June 8. For additional information: stlzoo.org/visit/guest-notice

▪ Missouri Botanical Garden Reopens — Tuesday, June 16. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. To ensure the safety of all, the Garden will implement new procedures, including limiting capacity. All visitors to the Garden, including Garden members and ZMD residents, will need advanced dated and timed e-tickets. Tickets will be available in 60-minute time slots online and by phone only. No walk-up or day-of on-site purchases. Tickets will be available one week prior to opening at mobot.org. 314-577-5100.

▪ Eckert’s Blackberry Bolt Virtual 5K and Family Fun Run — Monday, June 22, through Sunday, June 28. Register online at eckerts.com/blackberry-bolt by Friday, June 8 to be guaranteed a shirt. Complete the virtual event between June 22-28 and submit results by noon Tuesday, June 30. The virtual 5K entry fee is $20. For more information or to register: eckerts.com/blackberry-bolt

▪ Studio RLC Cosmetology School Virtual Tour — 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 25. Online via Zoom. Any students interested in Barber, Cosmetology or Esthetics programs for the Fall 2020 are invited. Parents are also welcome. During the open house, guests will meet the Studio RLC team, tour the school and studio, learn about the teaching and classroom environment and find out about financial aid options. Zoom meeting ID 984 9421 2046 or by phone 312-626-6799. To learn more or to make a reservation for the tour, contact cosmetology@rlc.edu or 618-242-8459.

Worth the Drive

▪ Marcoot Jersey Creamery annual Cheesefest Drive-thru Event — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Marcoot Jersey Creamery, 526 Dudleyville Road, Greenville. This free event will be a celebration of the creamery’s 10th anniversary and kick off June as National Dairy Month. Guests must stay in their vehicles while on the grounds but can tune in on car radios for a virtual tour of the creamery and other scenic farm views with guided commentary. Available animal stations will include piglets, goats, cows, sheep and horses. Activity sheets will be provided for children upon arrival and there will also be a photo booth opportunity for all. While Cheesefest is free to those in attendance, donations are accepted. Boxed lunches, bundles of cheese, meat and other produce are available for no-contact purchase. marcootjerseycreamery.com/cheesefest

▪ Living History Saturdays — Saturdays. Times vary. Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Enjoy hands-on history presentations, demonstrations and craft activities at historic sites. Free and open to the public. visitstegen.com

This story was originally published June 3, 2020 at 5:00 AM.