Calendar for southwest Illinois: Charles Glenn performing in St. Louis and much more

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Events

▪ Self-Guided Butterfly Festival — 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Wednesday, Sept. 30. Baebler Educational Farm, 4022 JJ Road, Waterloo. Families can participate at their leisure and learn more about butterflies, bees and native plants. Pick up an activity bag from the kiosk at Baebler Farm. The bag includes a hiking map, native plant guides, pollinator scavenger hunts, and youth activities. Post photos from your visit on Facebook and participate in a photo contest. Contest details are in the activity bag and on the Baebler Educational Farm Facebook page. For more information, call 618-939-3434 or visit https://extension.illinois.edu/mms.

▪ Free COVID-19 Testing — 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 3. America’s Central Port, 1635 W. First St. Granite City. No appointment needed. Masks are required. Open to the public (adults and children over 6 months). Valid phone number required for results notification. madisonchd.org

▪ Free COVID-19 Testing — 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 8. Gordon Moore Park North, 4550 College Ave., Alton. No appointment needed. Masks are required. Open to the public (adults and children over 6 months). Valid phone number required for results notification. madisonchd.org

Club News

▪ Belleville Chapter of PFLAG — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3. Online event. A support, education and advocacy group for the LGBTQ community, their families and allies. This month’s topic of discussion will be the history of PFLAG. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information or a link to the meeting, contact the chapter via email at bellevilleilpflag@hotmail.com, visit pflagbelleville.org or call 618-977-5078.

▪ 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.

▪ St. Clair Women’s Club — 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. Tim & Joe’s, 6500 W. Main St., Belleville. Masks required.

▪ 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/599781250796264

▪ 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. Online via Zoom. See weekly email for link or email ofallonsunriserotary@gmail.com. 618-210-8156 or ofallonsunriserotary.org

▪ Bible Study Fellowship Belleville Women’s Class — 6-6:45 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 16. Online via Zoom. The class will be studying Genesis, a recounting of humanity’s shared story and an exploration of life’s deepest questions. For information or to register, call Jane at 618-520-8357 or Paula at 618-593-4104.

Theater/Concerts

▪ Something Spoken: Tennessee Williams On the Air – ‘Summer at the Lake’ — 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. 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 until Friday, Sept. 18. twstl.org/something-spoken

▪ Samba Bom Celebrates Brazilian Independence Day — 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. Blue Strawberry Showroom & Lounge, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. The sounds of Brazil with the flavor of Rio’s Carnaval. A mix of Brazilian styles: Samba, Bossa Nova, Brazilian Jazz, Olodum, Forro, Chorinho. And the Batucada, an exciting, all-percussive jam that brings any audience to its feet. Tickets are $15 each. For tickets and information: bluestrawberrystl.com

▪ Charles Glenn: An Evening with Charles Glenn — 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. Blue Strawberry Showroom & Lounge, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Best known as the St. Louis Blues’ longtime anthem singer, Glenn creates an unforgettable musical experiences for his audiences. A special chance to hear Glenn’s big baritone in an intimate and acoustically impressive club space. Tickets are $25 each. For tickets and information: bluestrawberrystl.com

Games

▪ ‘I Love Movies’ Virtual Trivia Night Part II — 7 p.m. Monday Sept. 14, through Thursday, Sept. 17. Online event. This popular and challenging movie-themed trivia night will be returning for another online edition with more opportunities for prizes on Crowdpurr.com. Questions will be themed into groups of 20 spread across four nights. Cost: $5 contribution per night to play. For more information, visit cinemastlouis.org/i-love-movies-trivia-night

▪ Belleville Area Humane Society Tail-Gate Bingo — 6-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. St. Clair County Event Center, 1550 E. Illinois 15, Belleville. Gates open at 6 p.m. Rain date: Sept. 19. Groups will be given two parking spaces, one to park in, and one to set up chairs to play bingo, while social distancing. Cost: $25 per person; one person must register for all people in the car. Must be 18 or older to play. Space is limited. Cash prizes. Dogs are welcome. Bring a table, chairs and flashlights. Drinks available for purchase. To register: http://bit.ly/bahstailgatebingo2020. For information: facebook.com/events/364612351603158

Reservations Required

▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 3-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4. St. James Catholic Parish & School, 412 W. Washington Ave., Millstadt. Appointments are required. 1-800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org

▪ Schlafly Art Outside Festival — Friday, Sept. 4, through Sunday, Sept. 6. Virtual event. The event will feature dozens of local artists and allow people to shop from the comfort of their homes. In addition, there will be a socially distanced event for a very limited number of attendees. Guests may purchase a table reservation for Saturday, Sept. 5 on the Schlafly Bottleworks lot. Table reservations are good for up to six people and include beer and food. schlafly.com/events/artoutside

▪ Community Link’s 14th annual Virtual Edition Buddy Walk — Saturday, Sept. 5, through Monday, Sept. 7. Join Community Link as they unite for a common cause and raise funds at the annual Buddy Walk. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support of people with developmental disabilities, take the first step and donate or register today. For information or to register: commlink.org/buddywalk.

▪ Candlelight Walks and Toro Nagashi — 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6. Missouri Botanical Garden, Japanese Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. The Garden will offer Candlelight Walks and Toro Nagashi, a lantern ceremony held in partnership with the St. Louis-Suwa Sister Cities Committee. Late summer in Japan means Obon, the festival when spirits of the dead return to spend time with the living. The Toro Nagashi ceremony celebrates this. Lanterns are inscribed with the names of those deceased, then lit and set afloat as a way of accompanying the spirits as they depart for another year. Tickets are available online only and are limited to 250 people each night. For tickets and information: missouribotanicalgarden.org

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. The Journey Metro East Platelet Drive, 200 Dapron Drive, Belleville. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ Virtual Evening Flow Yoga — 5:30-6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. Online via Zoom. Instructor: Anne Highes. Classes are suitable for those newer to yoga or those wanting a basic flow class. This class introduces traditional yoga postures, teaches you how to breathe, and helps you feel more comfortable in the yoga practice. Register at glencarbonlibrary.org/calendar.

▪ Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Training — 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Guild Center, 442 S. De Mazenod Drive, Belleville. Free training for those who want to know how to help someone struggling with thoughts of suicide. Registration is required due to space limitations. To register call 618-394-6281 or visit snows.org/vigil2020.

▪ ‘We Remember You’ Candlelight Vigil – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Lourdes Grotto, 442 S. De Mazenod Drive, Belleville. Remember in song and in prayer those who have died by suicide, and their loved ones, at this annual event. Masks and social distancing are required. To register: 618-394-6281 or snows.org/vigil2020.

▪ Virtual Suicide Prevention Conference — 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. Online via Zoom. This conference will provide an opportunity for community members and professionals to learn resources and methods for reducing the number of lives lost to suicide. Cost: $20. Hosted by the Madison County Mental Health Alliance and its partners. For information or to register: enrole.com/siue

▪ ‘Craft-Oberfest’ Anheuser-Busch Brewery Experience Oktoberfest Virtual Tasting — 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. Virtual event. During this virtual trip through Munich, participants will taste four unique Märzen-style lagers from U.S. craft brewers and a Bavarian-Style IPA, which hops lovers can’t get enough of. They will also learn how to properly pour these festive Oktoberfest brews, expand their tasting vocabulary and pick up a thing or two about flavor profiles. Tickets are $10. For tickets and information, visit budweisertours.com

▪ ‘Under the Deep Brew Sea’ Event — 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station, 201 S. 18th St., St. Louis. Guests can combine a visit to the Aquarium with a taste of beers and cider from nine different breweries. Tickets are $35 (discounted to Aquarium annual pass holders) and are limited in availability. Guests must be age 21 and up. For tickets and information: stlouisaquarium.com/under-deep-brew-sea-2020

▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Online via Zoom. Start your weekend with an energizing session of yoga with instructor Sarah Hartwig. Register at glencarbonlibrary.org/calendar.

▪ ‘Fake News, Lying Politicians, and Dirty Tricks: Madison County on the Eve of the Presidential Election, 1860 (or 2020?)’ — 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. Online via Zoom. The Madison County Historical Society presents a live webinar comparing presidential politics of 1860 with today. Presented by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Emeritus Professor Stephen Hansen. Free registration is required at https://siue.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9F8aR3xVSa-A7bsZnJzGpw. 618-656-1294.

▪ Belleville Chamber of Commerce Virtual Chili Chase 5K — Saturday, Oct. 10. Virtual event. This event is normally part of the annual Belleville Chili Cook-off. While the cook-off is canceled, there is no reason we can’t still run together from the comfort of wherever we are. Run (or walk) your distance wherever you want. The goodie bag will be shipped right to you. Registration fee: $25, includes a T-shirt and commemorative bowl. Registration deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 18. Event takes place rain or shine. No refunds. For information: Wendy Pfeil at wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org or call 618-233-2015. To register: bellevillechili.com/chili-chase-5k-kids-pepper-dash

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. Curbside delivery only. Cash only. Place an order by calling 618-345-2508. 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

▪ Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge Fish Fry — 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Call in an order at 618-233-1450 or 618-233-2600 to pick up or to eat in the Beer Garden. 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 chairlift located at the back entrance and goes down into the dining room with access to the clubroom. facebook.com/events/630200141044017

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. Thursday, Sept. 3. 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 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 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 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 Street, 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. Tuesdays. 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

This story was originally published September 2, 2020 at 5:00 AM.