Looking for something to do this weekend? Plenty of options in southwestern Illinois

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Events

▪ Madison County Catholic Charities Virtual Auction — Now through 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. Online fundraising event. Items available include Schwinn bicycles, Kindle Fire, Formea Animal Hospital package, golf packages, champagne and diamonds package, Aloft Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Med Resources Vionic Shoes, Frozen II filled toy box and more. To view the entire list of items or register for the auction, visit cc.dio.org and click “Event Tickets” where you will be taken to the auction page. Upon registering, you will be able to begin bidding on items. Minimum bids apply.

▪ Wisper Internet Drive-In Customer Appreciation Party — 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. Wisper Internet, 9711 Fuesser Road, Mascoutah. The Wisper Team will be following recommended health and safety guidelines while distributing food and other goodies. Visitors will be able to stay at a safe social distance in their cars.

▪ Marine Library Fall Book Sale — 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. Gravius Memorial Library, 202 E. Silver St., Marine. Patrons can choose from a large selection of books. All books are 25 cents or a plastic bag of books for $2. Face masks are required, and social distancing must be maintained. Patrons will not be allowed to bring in shopping bags. facebook.com/events/2397962493830660

▪ 2020 Health Fair — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. GSSTL Center, 20 Fee Fee Hills Drive, Hazelwood, Missouri. Free health screenings, open to the public. In partnership with the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) and Walmart Pharmacy, the event will include a blood drive, Flu Shots (at a reduced cost) and health screenings. Some of the screenings and service providers include: Primary Care Physicians, Cardiologists, Blood Pressure Screening, Vision Screening, Urologist, Pain Management, Height, Weight and BMO, Blood Testing/Screening, Diabetes Screening, Flu Shot, Nutrition & Diet, Mental Healthy and Blood Typing. For information: gujaratisamajstl.org

▪ History Museum of Monroe County Program: ‘The Unreported Story of the Saddam Trial’ — 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. History Museum of Monroe County, Allscheid-Metzger Gallery, 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo. Monroe County resident and State Senator Paul Schimpf, lead attorney-advisor to the Iraqi prosecutors, discusses his role in the trial of Saddam Hussein. The presentation begins with an overview of the differences between Iraqi and U.S. criminal procedure, then provides background on the crimes that Saddam Hussein stood trial for. Lastly, Schimpf describes the events of the chaotic trial that culminated with Hussein’s execution in December 2006. Masks and social distancing required.

▪ Metro East Coin & Currency Club 38th annual Fall Coin Show — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia (Illinois 159), Collinsville. Offering a wide variety of U.S. and world coins, paper money, tokens, medals, books and collecting supplies. Free hourly door prizes, free attendance, free parking, free appraisals of coins, currency, medals, tokens, gold, silver and jewelry. Big Raffle that includes Gold and Silver coins. Open to the public and observing State of Illinois COVID-19 restrictions. For updates and more information go to MetroEastCoinCurrencyClub.com.

▪ Alton-YWCA annual Women of Distinction Cash Raffle — 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 (drawing). Fahnestock Financial via Facebook Live. This year, YWCA is hosting its annual Women of Distinction Cash Raffle typically held in the Spring. Raffle tickets are currently for sale through Sept. 30. Tickets are $10 each or six tickets for $50. Proceeds from the Women of Distinction Cash Raffle will be used for vital YWCA programming. Tickets are available for purchase at altonywca.com, from a YWCA Board member or by calling 618-465-7774.

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.

▪ 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/599781257462930

▪ GriefShare Seminar/Support Group — 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 15. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Conference Room, lower level, 1300 Beltline Road, Collinsville. A helpful, encouraging seminar for people grieving the death of a loved one. For information or registration, 618-344-3151 or lcookparishnurse@charter.net.

▪ 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. 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.

▪ Our Lord’s Lutheran Church Fall Speaker Series — 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 21. Online via Zoom. A six-week series aimed at helping participants explore some of the most challenging issues facing our society and what they can do to make a marked difference. Series includes 75-minute talks with breakout sessions. Text 330-244-7963 to request the Zoom meeting ID and password or email love2haveu@ourlords.org. OurLords.org

▪ Belleville Chapter of PFLAG — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Online meeting. The topic of discussion in this month’s meeting will be the history of LGBTQ Month. We will be watching a documentary about the teacher who started the annual event. 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, website at pflagbelleville.org or phone 618-977-5078.

▪ St. Clair Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Online via Zoom. Will Shannon, the St. Clair County Historical Society Curator, discusses “History’s Rough Draft: Primary Sources.” Attendees can learn about using and interpreting primary sources. The meeting is open to the public. Space is limited and reservations are required. For details, visit the Society’s website at stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/SCCGS.

Theater/Concerts

▪ Philharmonic Society of Belleville: Songs for a Summer Night — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. 300 E. E St. (E and Court streets), Belleville. Enjoy live string chamber music performed from the porch of one of Belleville’s historic homes. Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy a socially-distanced outdoor concert in the glorious end-of-summer evening air. Featuring the music of Bach, Mozart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Harold Arlen, The Beatles. Face masks required. facebook.com/BellevillePhilharmonicSociety

▪ The Chamber at Home: ‘No Place Like Home’ — 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29. On the radio at Classic 107.3 FM or online at classic1073.org/listen. The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis has partnered with Classic 107.3 to broadcast a series of concerts performed by The Chamber in past seasons. This broadcast is from an Oct. 14 and 15, 2019, performance. Works by Gershwin, Bolcom, Williams, McTee, Hanson, Bernstein, Foote, Carter, Dvorák. chambermusicstl.org

▪ Chuck Flowers: The Soul of Ray Charles — 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Blue Strawberry Showroom & Lounge, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Chuck Flowers does right by Ray. Hear many of the greatest hits, and some of the deeper cuts. Tickets are $15 each. For tickets and information: bluestrawberrystl.com

▪ The Trophy Mules — 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. Old Herald Brewery & Distillery, 115 Clay St., Collinsville. Corey Saathoff and Josh Kean of The Trophy Mules perform acoustic outside. facebook.com/events/326406091927621

▪ Leslie Craig: Standardish — 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Blue Strawberry Showroom & Lounge, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Songs made famous by Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, Adele, Barbra Streisand, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli and Cyndi Lauper. A night of standards new and old. Tickets are $20 each. For tickets and information: bluestrawberrystl.com

▪ The Saint Louis Chamber Chorus: ‘Will You Still Love Me When I’m Sixty-Four ... And One More?’ — 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. Third Baptist Church, 620 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Look and listen back over six decades with Philip Barnes (still a little younger than the choir!) and board president Dick Brickson. The season will be live streamed so a full subscription allows you the opportunity to attend in person, watch it live from the comfort of your home, or view the presentation before it is made available to the public. Seating is limited due to social distancing requirements so don’t miss your chance to subscribe today. Parking is free. chamberchorus.org

Reservations Required

▪ A Zoo Ado: A Virtual Event — 7-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. Online at stlzoo.org/AZooAdo. The Saint Louis Zoo’s biennial, in-person fundraiser was canceled this year due to concerns over COVID-19. Now, A Zoo Ado is bringing the party online with a brand new, star-studded live broadcast and the best virtual event St. Louis has ever seen. Hosted by St. Louis comedian Joe Marlotti. Performance by soul and R&B singer and songwriter Brian Owens. Interviews and footage of favorite Zoo animals and their keepers. Cameos by celebrities like Bob Costas, Andy Cohen, Phyllis Smith, Ozzie Smith, Danny Meyer, Mike Shildt, Bernie Federko and Kennedy Holmes. Bid on once-in-a-lifetime auction items. Donations will be accepted online throughout the virtual event and after the event is over at stlzoo.org/AZooAdo. There is no fee to watch the online broadcast. Proceeds will help the Zoo in all of its operations and with recovery from temporarily closing to the public due to COVID-19. stlzoo.org/AZooAdo

▪ Superhero 5K: Virtual Edition — Saturday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Oct. 4. Virtual event. The For Kids’ Sake Superhero 5K in Carbondale is our largest annual fundraiser. For 2020, we are going virtual! Instead of gathering at the starting line on one date, registrants will be able to run their 5K any time between Sept. 26-Oct. 4. Run with superheroes all around the world to support the kids in Bangladesh. Register online at forkidssake.net/superhero-5k

▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Online via Zoom. Start your weekend with an energizing session of yoga with instructor Sarah Hartwig. Register at glencarbonlibrary.org/calendar.

▪ Virtual Evening Flow Yoga — 5:30-6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. 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.

▪ The Children’s Dyslexia Center - Southern Illinois Virtual Walk-A-Thon — The month of October. Location: Anywhere participants choose — neighborhoods, parks, trails, even treadmills. All proceeds will help children with dyslexia. Sign up to walk virtually or register to donate. readwithdyslexia.com/sponsor_a_child/annual-walk-a-thon/

▪ Grant’s Farm Halloween Drive-Thru — By reservation only from Thursday, Oct. 1, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Grant’s Farm, 10501 Gravois Road, St. Louis. For the first time ever, visitors will be able to drive their own vehicles through more than a mile of the Grant’s Farm property, which will be transformed into nine different spooky experiences complete with festive decorations, lights, pumpkins, ghosts, spiders and so much more. Reservations are required; space is limited. Tickets can be purchased online at grantsfarm.com.

▪ Belleville Walk to End Alzheimer’s — 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Virtual event. This year’s event won’t be a large in-person gathering – instead, participants are invited to walk in small teams of friends and family while others in your community do the same. Because we are all still walking and fundraising for the same thing: a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. To register, make a donation or for more information, visit alz.org/walk.

▪ Autumn with the Animals — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4 (by timed-ticket reservation). Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis. Enjoy a festive fall day at the Zoo with specialty menu items like caramel apples and caramel apple funnel cakes, chicken apple bratwurst, giant pretzels, Oktoberfest beers, and more available for purchase for a limited time. Take advantage of the cooler weather and visit the Zoo’s animals, exhibits and attractions. Keepers will provide apples and apple-themed enrichment for the animals throughout the day. Families can participate in a kids’ digital activity around the Zoo, and kids will receive a craft project to take home. Free, but ticket reservations are required. To make a reservation, visit stlzoo.org/visit/zoo-reservations.

▪ 19th annual Vintage Voices — Noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4. Alton Cemetery, Fifth and Vine streets, Alton. Walking tours are held as actors in period costumes telling the story of Altonians who have shaped Alton’s history. Tours will begin at noon and the last tour of the day leaves at 2:30 p.m. Masks are highly encouraged for our guests and maintaining social distancing. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students aged 6-18. Tickets can be purchased online at eventbrite.com or at the event. facebook.com/VintageVoicesTours

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. 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. Carry-out only. 618-476-1180.

▪ Collinsville American Legion Fish Fry — 3-8 p.m. Fridays. Collinsville American Legion, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Curbside delivery only. Cash only. Place an order by calling 618-345-2508. Last call will be taken at 7:45 p.m.

▪ Highland Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Fish, chicken, shrimp, sides. Carry-out only. 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 only. 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.

▪ Mascoutah Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Call 618-566-2288 to order.

▪ 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. Carry-out only. 618-476-1180. facebook.com/events/630200157710682

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

▪ 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 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. 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 23, 2020 at 9:00 AM.