Metro-east calendar: Farmers markets, fish fries highlight weekend activities
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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
▪ Monroe County Farmers Market, Columbia — 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. Schnucks parking lot, 1000 Columbia Center, behind McDonald’s and Taco Bell, Columbia. 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
▪ 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 Farmers 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, eggs, honey, canned goods, vinegar, jams, jellies and freshly baked goods. facebook.com/SteGenevieveFarmersMarket
▪ Monroe County Farmers Market, Waterloo — 7:30-11:30 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 S. Charles St., between E. Main and E. 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 six 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 Blvd. and Henry St., 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 Market — 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. O’Fallon Station 212 E. First St., O’Fallon. Online pre-orders and pre-pay still available. Orders can be placed with individual vendors online. Vendor availability and order deadlines vary. Market guidelines for onsite shopping include masks, social distancing, not touching products at vendor stands. For details and information: ofallonstation.com/vine-street-market or facebook.com/vinestreetmarketofallon
▪ Tower Grove Farmers Market — 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Tower Grove Park, St. Louis. Support local farmers and entrepreneurs by purchasing items like fresh fruit and vegetables, cocktail mixes, ethically produced meats, grab-and-go desserts, cold-brew coffee, pet treats, popsicles, and more. Social distancing guidelines and masks required. facebook.com/tgfarmersmarket
▪ Brick Street Market – 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. Lebanon Illinois Brick Street, Lebanon. To check status or for information: facebook.com/events/181416603292165.
▪ Land of Goshen Online Market — 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 (for pick-up). 222 Artisan Bakery, 222 Main St., Edwardsville. Online orders accepted Friday, June 26, through Monday, June 29. Order at goshenmarket.org/shop. Call 618-659-1122 for curbside pick-up. goshenmarket.org/shop
Events
▪ Belle Clair Rotary Club Hunger Challenge — Now online at gofundme.com/f/belle-clair-rotary-hunger-challenge. The Belle Clair Rotary Club invites the public to help feed the community by supporting the Belleville Interfaith Food Pantry and Cosgroves Kitchen in East St. Louis. Each donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000. Donate online at gofundme.com/f/belle-clair-rotary-hunger-challenge or mail a check made out to SCCW Rotary Foundation to P.O. Box 23440, Belleville, IL 62223.
▪ 16th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition — Now through Tuesday, June 30. Entry forms online at cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/center_for_the_book/emerging-writers.html. The competition is named in honor of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning Illinois Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks, and is co-sponsored by the Illinois Center for the Book. The competition to recognize new literary talent in the state is open to Illinois residents age 18 and over. Entries must be postmarked by June 30. Cash prizes for first, second and third places. Winning poems will be submitted for possible publication. cyberdriveillinois.com
▪ Life Network of Southern Illinois 2020 Virtual Walk Run Ride — Now through Saturday, July 18. Register online at supportmylifenet.com/events/walk-run-ride. Walk, run or ride a bike in your space at your pace. Take a photo and tag facebook.com/lifenetworkofsoill. Watch the page for everyone’s photos. Challenge friends, share posts and get the whole family involved. Contributions help support new parents and babies. Cost: $25 per participant. 618-939-4224 or facebook.com/events/862027117639957
▪ 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 — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25; 2 p.m. Friday, June 26; 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30; and noon Wednesday, July 1. 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/868115830365301
▪ St. Louis Area Food Bank Mobile Market — 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 26. Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, 820 Royal Heights Road, Belleville. Mobile Markets available to anyone who needs a helping hand. Unlike a typical food pantry, no ID is needed for the Mobile Market service. In an effort to maintain social distancing and no-contact service to keep you, the volunteers, and workers safe we ask that people who arrive by vehicle open their trunk and then stay in their vehicle. The food will then be placed in the trunk/cab. If you do not have a vehicle, please check with the organization hosting the mobile market to find out if they are accepting walk-ups. stlfoodbank.org/events
▪ St. Louis Area Food Bank Mobile Market — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 26. Mt. Calvary Church of God, 1420 N. 49th St., East St. Louis. Mobile Markets available to anyone who needs a helping hand. Unlike a typical food pantry, no ID is needed for the Mobile Market service. In an effort to maintain social distancing and no-contact service to keep you, the volunteers, and workers safe we ask that people who arrive by vehicle open their trunk and then stay in their vehicle. The food will then be placed in the trunk/cab. If you do not have a vehicle, please check with the organization hosting the mobile market to find out if they are accepting walk-ups. stlfoodbank.org/events
▪ Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce E-Cycle/Shredding Event — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 27. Troy United Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy. Social distancing will be practiced. Everyone is asked to remain in their vehicle for the process. Open the trunk, and volunteers will gather the items. For a full list of what is accepted, visit troymaryvillecoc.com or call the Chamber at 618-667-8769.
▪ YWCA Pop-Up Thrift Shop — 2-6 p.m. Monday, June 29, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 30. YWCA of Alton, E. Fourth St. parking lot, Alton. Gently used clothing, shoes, purses, toys and small household items will be available free of charge. If you have questions or wish to assist with this event, please contact YWCA of Alton at 618-465-7774 or info@altonywca.com.
▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 2-6 p.m. Monday, June 29. State Farm, 2670 Plaza Drive, Highland. For more information or to make an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter StFHighland.
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 3-7 p.m. Monday, June 29. State Rep. Katie Stuart, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, June 30. First Mid Bank & Trust, 6814 Goshen Road, Edwardsville. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 2:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, 3 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. Deien Chevrolet, 555 N. Madison, Trenton. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
Club News
▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwestern Illinois (NAMI SWI) — 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. 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.
▪ M.U.S.I.C. Outdoor Event — 5-7 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Collinsville VFW Post 5691, 1234 Vandalia St., Collinsville. An outdoor event under the pavilion at the VFW. Bring your own beverages and lawn chairs. Music provided by DJ Larry Williams. facebook.com/MUSICSwingDance
▪ Knitting and Crochet Night Hosted by Millstadt Library — 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Online via Zoom. Catch up on your yarns and your yarns with this online event. If you need more yarn, contact the library for curbside delivery. Join Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84698279230. For information: facebook.com/events/599781214129601
▪ 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. If you have questions, please call/text 618-567-6095 or email craigloddeke@yahoo.com. palgroup.org
▪ O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary Meeting — 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. ofallonsunriserotary.org
▪ Cinema St. Louis (online) Movie Club: ‘Tootsie’ — 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. Join Cinema St. Louis for our free online movie club. Since we can’t watch a film together on the big screen, we invite you to come together to share our love of cinema from the comfort of your own home. Every other week we will select a film available on a streaming service and host the discussion online. To participate in the film screening, please register for this event and watch the film prior to July 1. Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqceyuqTwiH9YFb5yr2285_NWiZVijNabP. facebook.com/events/263648274906229
Games
▪ AgeSmart presents: Music Trivia Senior Edition — 2 p.m. Thursday, July 2. Online via Zoom. Pre-show begins at 1:30 p.m. Hosted by DJ Big Papa G. Includes prizes. Zoom ID# 84567835889. For information: 618-222-2561.
▪ Cinema St. Louis ‘I Love Movies’ Trivia Night — Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10. Online at cinemastlouis.org/i-love-movies-trivia-night. Questions will be themed into groups of 20 spread across five nights. This will be an individual contest for prizes each night with a grand prize for the participant with the highest overall point total. Fun and easy questions with multiple choice answers. Contact Bree at bree@cinemastlouis or 314-289-4154 to learn more. cinemastlouis.org/i-love-movies-trivia-night
Theater/Concerts
▪ The Trophy Mules — 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, June 26. De Vinos Winery, 1522 Illinois 3, Red Bud. Corey and Josh from The Trophy Mules perform. facebook.com/thetrophymules
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 or eat on the KC Parking Lot Bar with a 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. Drive-thru/Curbside service only. Cash or check only. Place an order by calling 618-345-2508 or 618-345-5557. Last orders taken at 7:15 p.m.
▪ Highland Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Fish, chicken, shrimp, sides. Carry-out only. No call-in orders. facebook.com/vfwpost5694
▪ 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 — 5-8 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. Dine-in or carry-out. 618-233-1450. facebook.com/BellevilleSwanseaMooseLodge1221
▪ Glen Carbon American Legion Post 435 Fish Fry — 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays. American Legion Post 435, 190 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. Limited menu of dinners and sandwiches, catfish, cod, Alaskan white fish and chicken strips, slaw and fries. Dinners: $11, sandwiches: $8, sides: $2.50 each. Curbside/Carry-out service. 618-288-7119.
Reservations Required
▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27. Online via Zoom. The Glen Carbon Centennial Library is offering virtual yoga classes instructed by Sarah Hartwig. Registration is required. glencarbonlibrary.org
▪ The Sheldon’s 3rd annual ‘Golf the Galleries’ Exhibit — Friday, July 3, through Sunday, Sept. 6. Sheldon Art Galleries, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. The playable, artist-designed, nine-hole mini golf installation, designed by St. Louis-area artists, architects and other creatives, will once again be situated inside the beautiful Sheldon Art Galleries space. Tickets available through MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or at TheSheldon.org. Tickets are $10 adults, $7 children 12 and under; Sheldon members: $8 adult, $5 children 12 and under. Same-day tickets may be available for purchase at the door, based on capacity and advanced sales. “Golf the Galleries” will be open Monday-Friday, noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information can be found at TheSheldon.org.
▪ Drive-In Fireworks and Parking Lot Party — 1 p.m. Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. Gateway Grizzlies Baseball, 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd., Sauget. Don’t miss out on one of the best firework shows in the history of the Gateway Grizzlies. There will music from DJ Patrico, fireworks, drinks and fun! There are four different lots available for purchase: Red, White, Blue, and Gold. They vary in pricing depending on the location for the show. These passes will be mailed before the event! Tickets are expected to sell out, so get your passes while you can! Deadline to purchase is Thursday, June 25. facebook.com/events/560647891216835
Worth the Drive
▪ Green Door art gallery presents ‘Bountiful Blooms’ — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. Green Door art gallery, 21 N. Gore Ave., Webster Groves, Missouri. This upcoming exhibit is a celebration of the beauty of flowers in multiple media, including watercolor, oil, pastel, photography and glass. 314-202-4071 or greendoorartgallery.com
This story was originally published June 24, 2020 at 5:00 AM.