Metro-east calendar: Farmers Markets, fish fries, concerts & more on the schedule
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Farmers Markets
▪ F.R.E.S.H. Farmers Market — 8:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays. East Side Health District, 638 N. 20th St., East St. Louis. Fresh local produce, spices and more. Social distancing and face mask guidelines will be in place. Customers can drive by, walk up or call in orders. Cash, credit, debit and EBT accepted. 618-271-8722, ext. 102.
▪ 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. 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. Select items available for last-minute, onsite purchase when picking up orders. facebook.com/MaryvilleILFarmersMarket or maryvilleilfarmersmarket.org
▪ Sparta Farmers Market — 2-5 p.m. Fridays. Corner of Broadway 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
▪ Drive-Thru Vine Street Market — 5:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. O’Fallon Station 212 E. First St., O’Fallon. Online pre-orders and pre-pay only, no walk-ups. Orders can be placed with individual vendors on Facebook. Vendor availability and order deadlines vary. For details and information: facebook.com/vinestreetmarketofallon
▪ Land of Goshen Online Market — 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 (for pick-up). 222 Artisan Bakery, 222 Main St., Edwardsville. Online orders accepted Friday, July 31, through Monday, Aug. 3. Order at goshenmarket.org/shop. Call 618-659-1122 for curbside pick-up. goshenmarket.org/shop
Events
▪ School Supplies Donation Drive for Triad Students — 9 a.m. to noon daily through Saturday, Aug. 1. Ministries Unlimited, 310 Collinsville Road, Troy. Needed items include: glue, pencils, folders, notebooks, scissors, Crayola Crayons, Kleenex and pens. There will be a school supply giveaway at Troy United Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 4 & 6. Triad students K-8 are eligible for supplies. No registration needed. 618-505-5053.
▪ STL History Live — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30; 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4; and noon Wednesday, Aug. 5. 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/871507626692788
▪ Hecker Village-Wide Yard Sale — 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 31, and 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 1. Hecker.
▪ St. Louis Area Food Bank Mobile Market — 8-10 a.m. Friday, July 31. Abraham Lincoln Elementary, 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 — 8-10 a.m. Friday, July 31. Mason Clark Middle School, 5510 State 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
▪ New Baden American Legion Car Show — 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. New Baden American Legion, 105 E. Illinois St., New Baden. Includes live music by Paul Jarvis, outside patio bar and seating, food. Hosted by the Clinton County Car Club to benefit the New Baden American Legion. facebook.com/newbadenamericanlegionpost321
▪ Free COVID-10 Testing — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Tuesday, Aug. 4, and Wednesday, Aug. 5. Clinton County Fairgrounds, Carlyle. Free testing for individuals with or without symptoms. A valid phone number is required. Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
▪ Brick Street Market – 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. Lebanon Illinois Brick Street, Lebanon. To check status or for information: facebook.com/events/2667656013336462.
▪ Back to School Backpack Giveaway — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Redeemers House of Worship, 7410 Westchester Drive, Belleville. The event will be a drive-thru for pick-up in the parking lot. Sponsored by Redeemers House of Worship Outreach Ministry. For information: 618-304-1289.
▪ Athens, Texas, Wolf Rescue Donation Drive — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. PetSmart parking lot, 1570 W. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Needed supplies include 6-8-foot fencing, 6-8-foot T-posts, baling wire - fasteners for fence, heavy-duty trash bags, tools, rakes, hammers, shovels, water buckets, hoses, wagon, wheelbarrow, gloves, rags. Google “Athens Texas abandoned wolf rescue” for more information or PM Merry Christine Miller on Facebook.
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.
▪ Collinsville Junior Service Club Meeting — 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3. Junior Service Pavilion, Glidden Park, Branch St., Collinsville. The Collinsville Junior Service Club is a philanthropic organization with a focus on serving those in need in the community. The club is seeking new members, so any ladies who are interested in joining are welcome to attend. Due to COVID-19, meetings are held outdoors with social distancing. Picnic tables are available, but attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair.
▪ 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/599781234129599
▪ Parents of Addicted Loved Ones — 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Online via 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, 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
▪ Belleville Chapter of PFLAG — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. Online via Zoom. Topic of discussion will be LGTBQ and race. To attend this meeting, email Amy at bellevilleilpflag@outlook.com. 618-977-5078 or pflagbelleville.org
Theater/Concerts
▪ Grafton Downtown Gazebo Concert Series: Hookie — 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 30. The Grove Memorial Park, corner of Market and Main streets, Grafton. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy a free concert. 618-535-9922.
▪ Best of Shorts — 7 p.m. Friday, July 31. Online streaming event. Cinema St. Louis and St. Louis Public Radio are proud to co-present a virtual screening of a selection of the award-winning short films from the 2019 Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) and 2019 Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase. The program will be streamed on St. Louis Public Radio’s Twitch channel. Free registration at https://bit.ly/2B435vt.
▪ The Trophy Mules — 7-10 p.m. Friday, July 31. Seven Restaurant and Lounge (outside), 7 S. High St., Belleville. Corey Saathoff and Josh Kean of The Trophy Mules perform acoustic music. reverbnation.com/thetrophymules
▪ Blues at the Arch: Uvee Hayes — 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. Online event. This popular end-of-summer celebration pays tribute to St. Louis’ storied blues history and showcases the talents of our hometown artists. The free concert will stream online at archpark.org and @gatewayarchpark Facebook page. RSVP at archpark.org/bluesatthearch.
▪ Something Spoken: Tennessee Williams On the Air – ‘A Perfect Analysis Given By a Parrot’ — 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. On the air on Classic 107.3 FM. Enjoy a fully produced Williams’ one-act play along with interviews with scholars, directors and actors. Broadway legend and St. Louisan Ken Page will narrate and noted Williams scholar Tom Mitchell will offer commentary. Broadcast will stream online at classic1073.org through Aug. 21. twstl.org/something-spoken
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. Eat in or carry-out/call-in. Credit cards accepted. 618-632-6229.
▪ 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. Open for carry-out and call-in orders. Swansea Improvement Hall and Bar are open. 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. Eat-in or carry-out. 618-476-1180.
▪ Collinsville American Legion Fish Fry — 3-7:30 p.m. Fridays. Collinsville American Legion, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. 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 and limited dine-in available. Masks required for customers going through the serving line. 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 and limited dine-in. No call-in orders. Cash only. facebook.com/KC1712
▪ 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. 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.
▪ Taco Tuesday at the Millstadt VFW — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Millstadt VFW Post 7980, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. Serving up tacos, burritos and taco salads all day. Clubroom opens at 11 a.m. There is a chairlist located at the back entrance and goes down into the dining room with access to the clubroom. facebook.com/events/630200124377352
Reservations Required
▪ Childbirth Class — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s Women and Infants Center boardroom, 1 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. These classes teach relaxation techniques, controlled breathing, physical and emotional changes that occur during labor and birth. Pain control options including unmedicated, medicated and epidural will be discussed. Class discussions of inductions and Cesarean sections are also included. Both mother and her support person learn how to take an active part in the birth process. The class will also cover Infant Care and Safe Sleep. A hospital tour is included. Fee: $20. For information or to register: 618-234-2120, ext. 31260 or steliz.org/Medical-Services/Women-Infants-Center/Education-Programs.
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. ECS Federal, 5 Eagle Center, O’Fallon. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. St. Joseph’s Hospital, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 2:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ University of Illinois Extension Seed Saving Webinar — Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. Online event. Participants will learn the basics of saving seeds, from pollination and fertilization to differences in open-pollinated and hybrid varieties. Other topics will include; when and how to harvest seeds, how to clean, dry, and store collected seeds, and how to determine if stored seeds are still viable. extension.illinois.edu/events/2020-08-07-seed-saving
▪ Breastfeeding Class — 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s Women and Infants Center boardroom, 1 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. This class provides information on preparation for feeding, feeding techniques, and common concerns. Additional topics include information on which type of breast pump will best meet your needs, discussion on returning to work and other everyday issues. The class is open to expectant and new mothers. Fee: $10. For information or to register: 618-234-2120, ext. 31260 or steliz.org/Medical-Services/Women-Infants-Center/Education-Programs.
▪ Saint Andrew’s Book Fair — Thursday, Aug. 6, through Saturday, Aug. 8, by appointment only. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 406 Hillsboro Ave., Edwardsville. The summer book fair will be held with the number of patrons at any given time limited to 15 shoppers. Entrance will be from the back of the building with exit through what is normally the entrance door. Cash/Check only. Masks required. To make an appointment, visit signupgenius.com/go/9040548afa92aa4fa7-standrews.
▪ University of Illinois Extension’s Everyday Environment Webinar Series: Solar Energy for the Home — 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. Online event. As renewable energy production has grown in popularity, solar panels are now more accessible and affordable for homeowners. Energy & Environmental Stewardship Educator Erin Garrett will cover the basics of solar energy including what makes a home suitable for solar panels and options for homeowners. For information, registration and other events in this series, visit https://extension.illinois.edu/global/everyday-environment-webinar-series
▪ 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Belleville — Saturday, Oct. 3. Virtual event. The Belleville Walk to End Alzheimer’s continues, but instead of hosting a large gathering, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging participants to walk as individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across the community. On Walk day, an Opening Ceremony will feature local speakers and a presentation of Promise Flowers to honor the personal reasons participants join together to fight Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, all delivered to participants’ smartphones, tablets and computers. For more information or to register: alz.org/walk
This story was originally published July 29, 2020 at 5:00 AM.