Concerts, fish fries, farmers markets & blood drives featured on metro-east calendar

Noon Thursday, July 15, is the deadline to appear in next week’s What’s Happening. We must receive your event in writing with a contact phone number for questions. Due to the large number of submissions, events may run only one time in print, will be edited and appear in the week before the event date. For the week’s full list of events, visit bnd.com.

Email: lifestyle@bnd.com. Mail to: Lifestyle, Belleville News-Democrat, P.O. Box 427, Belleville, IL 62222-0427. Questions, call Jennifer Green at 618-239-2643.

Events

▪ Schnucks Company-Wide Career Fair — 1-5 p.m. Thursday, July 15. All Schnucks store locations, and Schnucks Bakery Plant, 8950 Page Ave., Overland, Missouri. Schnucks plans to hire for a variety of positions offering flexible schedules, career advancement, paid weekly, health benefits (after a qualifying period) and other teammate perks. Most positions are part-time to start. No experience is necessary. To expedite the process, prospective teammates planning to attend the fair should visit schnucks.com/careers and complete the online application prior to attending.

▪ Lewis & Clark Summerfest — 4-6 p.m. Thursday, July 15. Lewis & Clark Community College, The Commons/The Grove area, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey. A recruitment event and summer barbecue to welcome prospective and current students back to campus. Includes free food, L&C giveaways, campus tours, and information on L&C’s nearly 40 career and transfer degree programs, enrollment, financial aid and more. lc.edu/summerfest

▪ Light Up the Great River Road Fireworks Display — Approximately 9 p.m. Thursday, July 15. Along the Mississippi River in Alton and Grafton. Every Thursday through Sept. 9 (except July 1), fireworks will launch from Landmarks and Henry streets in Alton and from Grafton Lighthouse Park in Grafton. For more information, including additional events during the evening: riversandroutes.com/light-up-the-great-river-road

▪ Collinsville Library Book Sale — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 16, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 17. Collinsville Library, Community Room, 408 W. Main St., Collinsville. Only $5 to fill a bag with books. No registration required. Masks optional for vaccinated individuals. Proceeds benefit the library. 618-344-1112.

▪ Peanut Butter & Jam Festival — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 16. Downtown Square, Highland. Food, fun and entertainment for all ages. Free peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and popcorn provided. Vendors will be in attendance. Live entertainment by Harold Shellinger. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the fun. 618-651-1386.

▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 17. Tri Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Book donations are accepted during the sale and on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

▪ Scrap Metal & Electronics Drive — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 17. St. Clair Township Building, 107 Service St., Swansea. Scrap metal and electronics recycle drive presented by St. Clair County. Free event, no appointment required. Fees applied to Tube/Box (CRT) TV/Monitors based on size: $20-$40. powerrecycling.com

▪ Arts in City Park: Children’s Saturday Art Class — 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 17. City Park, 101 S. Buchanan, Edwardsville. Registration is on-site at the park. This week’s theme for scale and perspective: Far – Create the illusion of space through perspective drawings and a constructed cardboard landscape. cityofedwardsville.com/526/Arts-in-the-Park

▪ ‘Illinois Freedom Project’ Exhibition — 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 17. Wood River Museum and Visitor Center, 40 W. Ferguson Ave., Wood River. The exhibition runs July 17 through Aug. 22. The exhibition hours are Friday-Sunday, 1-4 pm. Special arrangements for viewing the exhibition outside these hours can be made by calling 618-254-1993. lookingforlincoln.org/education/freedom

▪ The Illinois Black Woodstock Festival — 2-7 p.m. Sunday, July 18. 8221 State St., East St. Louis. Live music, food, fun, photos. Lawn chairs and picnic blankets allowed. Entry fee: $5 per person. Hosted by Shad B Da Boss & The Real King Jafie. Honorary Guest: T Baby. blkwoodstock.com

▪ ‘Voices and Votes: Democracy in America’ — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 19. Madison County Administration Building, 157 N. Main St., Edwardsville. See the newest Museum on Main Street (MOMS) exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution. Co-hosted by the Madison County Historical Society and Madison County Government. The exhibit will remain in Madison County through Friday, Aug. 20. 618-656-7569.

▪ Center for Racial Harmony Virtual Forum series: Reparations: Pros & Cons - Part IV — 6 p.m. Thursday, July 22. Facebook Live broadcast. Moderator: Robert E. Wells Jr., Racial Harmony Ambassador. Previous broadcasts can be viewed at youtube.com/channel/UC-XBbCobXVRT_tqJ_nTHpjQ. Watch Part IV online at facebook.com/Center.for.Racial.Harmony.SaintClairCounty

▪ Gateway Greening Free Online Class: Composting at Home — 6-7 p.m. Thursday, July 22. Online event. Composting is the method of converting food scraps into organic fertilizer for plants. Vermicomposting uses worms to convert scraps into castings and compost tea: two fantastic soil amendments. In this virtual class, we will go over how compost is made, different techniques that work for lots of compost, and small amounts of compost. If you are interested in composting or need some help diagnosing your compost pile, tune in. Registration is required. Participants will receive Zoom information via email. facebook.com/events/4148769355208398

Games

▪ Metro Cribbage Club — 6 p.m. Thursdays. American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. For more information, contact Yvonne Bright, 618-344-1521 or ybrightmail@gmail.com.

▪ Euchre — 7 p.m. Friday, July 16. Smithton Senior Center, 711 S. Main St., Smithton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Partner night. Only store bought, individually wrapped items can be brought for snacks. Water and soda available for purchase. Questions call 618-791-8769 or 618-698-3785.

Theater/Concerts

▪ 21st annual Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase — Friday, July 16, through Sunday, July 25. Online event. The annual presentation of the nonprofit Cinema St. Louis, serves as the area’s primary venue for films made by local artists. The Showcase screens works that were shot in the St. Louis region or were written, directed, or produced by St. Louis-area residents or by filmmakers with strong local ties who are now working elsewhere. cinemastlouis.org/st-louis-filmmakers-showcase

▪ Liberty Bank Amphitheater Summer Social Concerts: Trixie Delight — 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 16. Liberty Bank Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Guests should bring a lawn chair. Please no outside food or drinks, however unopened bottles of water are allowed. Free admission. riversandroutes.com/liberty-bank-amphitheater

▪ Shanelle Scott: La Scene de la Femme — 7 p.m. Friday, July 16. Blue Strawberry Showroom & Lounge, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $20. bluestrawberrystl.com.

▪ Summer Concert Series: Anthony Gomes — 8-10 p.m. Friday, July 16. Edwardsville City Park Bandstand, 101 S. Buchanan, Edwardsville. facebook.com/events/534026421291376

▪ Adrianna Marie & Her Groovecutters: In Concert — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 17. Blue Strawberry Showroom & Lounge, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $15. bluestrawberrystl.com.

▪ Summer Movies in the Park: ‘Raya’ — 8:45 p.m. Saturday, July 17. City Park Bandstand (by the Edwardsville Library), 101 S. Buchanan, Edwardsville. Free and open to the public. cityofedwardsville.com/525/Movies-in-the-Park

▪ Chris Vallillo: ‘Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement’ — 1-3 p.m. Monday, July 19. Madison County Administration Building, Room 206, 157 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Celebrate the incredible music that came out of the early struggle for equal rights. The concert is held in conjunction with the Voices and Votes exhibition which opens at the same location that day. Free and open to the public. To attend virtually: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/535801845. 618-656-7569.

▪ Emmaline — 7 p.m. Monday, July 19. Blue Strawberry Showroom & Lounge, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $20. bluestrawberrystl.com.

▪ Free Summer Movies at the Lincoln Theatre: ‘Trolls World Tour’ — 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, and Wednesday, July 21. Lincoln Theatre, 103 E. Main St., Belleville. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Free admission. lincolntheatre-belleville.com

▪ The Stifftones and Boxcar — 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 21. Blue Strawberry Showroom & Lounge, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $12. bluestrawberrystl.com.

▪ Maxa — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 22. Blue Strawberry Showroom & Lounge, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $15. bluestrawberrystl.com.

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.

▪ Stitchin’ in the Stacks — 2-4 p.m. Fridays. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. Do you like to knit? Crochet? Embroider? Whatever your passion, gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work on your own creations. Please bring your crafting supplies. This is a self-directed program; there is no instructor. Snacks allowed. glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Saint Louis Astronomical Society: ‘Apollo XV: 1971 Mission to the Mountains of the Moon’ — 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 16. Online via Zoom. An illustrated presentation by John Newcomer of the Saint Louis Astronomical Society, will be featured at the July meeting of the Saint Louis Astronomical Society. Zoom access information will be posted on the Society’s website, slasonline.org. The event, cosponsored by NASA’s Missouri Space Grant Consortium at Washington University, is open to the public free of charge.

▪ Grief Support Group — 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, July 19. PSOP, 201 N. Church St., Belleville. Diana Cuddeback, LCSW, with Heartlinks Grief Support Center facilitates this peer grief support group for older adults who have lost a loved one. Grief is hard. Learning about the grief process and being with others who understand helps. This group meets on the third Monday of each month. Please call Susan at 618-234-4410, ext. 7044, with the St. Clair County Office on Aging to register for the class.

▪ Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of St. Clair County — 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20. Belleville Corps & Community Center, 20 Glory Place, Belleville. Monthly membership meeting. Held the third Tuesday of the month.

▪ 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. 618-210-8156 or ofallonsunriserotary.org

▪ O’Fallon Senior Citizens Club — 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 21. Senior Center, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. The meeting will focus on business, birthdays and cash bingo.

Farmers Markets

▪ Swansea Farmers Market — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays. Rural King parking lot, 2801 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Fresh local produce, baked goods, unique handmade crafts and more. facebook.com/SwanseaFarmersMarketInc

▪ Monroe County Farmers Market - Columbia — 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. Schnucks parking lot, 100 Columbia Center Drive, Columbia. facebook.com/monroecountyfarmersmarket

▪ Maryville Farmers Market — 5-7 p.m. Thursdays. Fireman’s Park, 300 N. Donk Ave., Maryville. Local farms, handmade goods, special guests. 618-304-8335 or facebook.com/MaryvilleILFarmersMarket.

▪ Sparta Farmers Market — 2-5 p.m. Fridays. Broadway and St. Louis streets, Sparta. facebook.com/farmersmarketspartail

▪ Millstadt Farmers Market — 3-6 p.m. Fridays. Millstadt VFW, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. Plants, produce, baked goods, kettle corn, honey, eggs, crafts, bling and a little bit of everything. 618-476-3037 or facebook.com/MillstadtFarmersMarket.

▪ Belleville’s Old Town Farmers Market — 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays. South Charles Street at East Main Street, Downtown Belleville. Fresh produce, grass fed beef and other meats, plants, honeys, jams and jellies, crafters, and more. facebook.com/Belleville-Old-Town-Farmers-Market-930383016993451

▪ Monroe County Farmers Market - Waterloo — 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Monroe County Annex parking lot, 901 Illinois Ave., Waterloo. facebook.com/monroecountyfarmersmarket

▪ Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market — 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Corner of Landmarks Boulevard and Henry Street, Alton. An abundance of fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, plants and flowers, locally-raised, hormone-free meat, handmade soaps, jewelry, artwork, and more. downtownalton.com or facebook.com/AltonFarmersMarket

▪ Land of Goshen Community Market — 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. 100 St. Louis St., Edwardsville. Open rain or shine. Fresh, locally grown produce, live music and so much more. goshenmarket.org or facebook.com/goshenmarket

▪ Vine Street Market — 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. O’Fallon Station, 212 E. First St., O’Fallon. Locally grown vegetables, flowers, fruits, eggs, cheese and meats. A selection of bakers and sweet treats along with coffee, craft brew beverages and artisans. Live music, patio seating, food truck on site. Bicycle and pet friendly. 618-307-6045, facebook.com/events/2248932041904820 or ofallonstation.com/vine-street-market.

▪ Bethalto Market in the Park — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Central Park, 213 N. Prairie St., Bethalto. bethaltomarketinthepark.org

Food

▪ 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. Traditional menu of cod available along with hamburgers, hot dogs, pork steaks and additional side dishes. Dine-in and carryout. Credit cards accepted. Orders can be called in at 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 carryout, call-in and dine-in orders. 618-222-7171. facebook.com/swanseafishstand

▪ Collinsville American Legion Fish Fry — 3-7:45 p.m. Fridays. Collinsville American Legion, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Curbside delivery and dine-in. Cash or check only. Place a curbside order by calling 618-345-2508. facebook.com/legionpst365

▪ Collinsville Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays. Knights of Columbus Hall, 1 Columbus Plaza, Collinsville. Limited menu. Dine in and drive-thru. No call-in orders. facebook.com/KC1712

▪ Highland Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Fish, chicken, shrimp, sides. Carryout and limited indoor dining. Masks required for customers going through the serving line. No call-in orders. facebook.com/vfwpost5694

▪ Millstadt Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Millstadt VFW Post, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. Eat in or carryout. Call ahead for carryout. 618-476-1180.

▪ Aviston Legion Fish & Chicken Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays. American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Cod, catfish, shrimp, chicken strips, fries, baked potato, slaw, applesauce. Dine-in and carryout. 618-228-7311. avistonlegion.com

▪ Glen Carbon American Legion Post 435 Fish Fry — 4:30-8 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/Carryout service. 618-288-7119.

▪ Shiloh Eagles Fish Fry — 5-7 p.m. Fridays. Shiloh Eagles 545, 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and sides. Full menu. Dine-in or carryout available. For carryout, call 618-624-5412.

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

▪ O’Fallon Moose Lodge 2608 BBQ — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 17. American Legion Post 137, 109 N. Penn, O’Fallon. Menu includes bratwurst, pulled pork sandwiches, pork steak sandwiches, jumbo turkey legs, coleslaw, potato salad and baked beans. Dine in or carryout. Proceeds will be donated to O’Fallon City Fest. 618-632-8879.

▪ St. Louis Burger Week — 9 a.m. Sunday, July 18, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 25. St. Louis. From gourmet blends to off-menu specialties and even beer pairings – pay tribute to America’s sweetheart – the Hamburger! Each restaurateur and Chef will prepare their unique take on the burger. For participating restaurants, visit burgerweekstlouis.com

Reservations Required

▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 17. Online via Zoom. Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga with instructor Sarah Hartwig. Register at glencarbonlibrary.org/calendar.

▪ Virtual Beginner Knitting Group with Greta — 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 17, and Saturday, July 31. Virtual event. Experience how easy it can be learning to knit through our structured, interactive, social knitting group. Perfect for true beginners or those looking for an easy refresh project. Different intermediate skills will be introduced on a project by project basis. Set up as a 2-day class. There is a chance this class will transition to in-person, where masks will be required. Registrants will be notified either way. Requires registration. glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Weekly Sunrise Yoga — 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Kiener Plaza, 500 Chestnut St., St. Louis. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. Sunrise Yoga produced by Gateway Arch Park Foundation and led by Yoga Buzz. Free and open to the public. In-person attendance is limited so pre-registration is required at archpark.org/events/sunrise-yoga. The class will be streamed live at facebook.com/gatewayarchpark.

▪ Medicare Q&A with Jon Bergmann — 6 p.m. Monday, July 19. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, Youth Room, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. If you are looking to sign up for Medicare and have questions on how to register or what is covered, this will be a great time to ask. Bring your questions and learn what to expect when you join Medicare. Requires registration. glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Virtual Evening Flow Yoga — 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 21. Online via Zoom. 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. Instructed by Anne Hughes. Register at glencarbonlibrary.org/calendar.

Summer Camps

▪ Kaskaskia College KICK Class: Summer Wreaths and Baskets — 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 21. Kaskaskia College, Crisp Technology Center, 2005 E. McCord, Centralia. For ages third through eighth grade. Students will take home a little summer after they decorate a wreath and a basket with colorful, everlasting flowers. kaskaskia.edu/pfk or 618-545-3255.

▪ Kaskaskia College KICK Class: Scrapbooking — 1-3 p.m. Thursday, July 22. Kaskaskia College, Crisp Technology Center, 2005 E. McCord, Centralia. For ages kindergarten through eighth grade. Preserve memories forever with scrapbooking. Learn to crop, glue and creatively place your photos to build a lasting keepsake. Students will create a mini scrapbook that will easily fit into a bag or pocket. kaskaskia.edu/pfk or 618-545-3255.

▪ Kaskaskia College KICK Class: Poetry for Kids, Kindergarten-Third Grade — 10 a.m. to noon Monday, July 19, through Thursday, July 22. Kaskaskia College, Trenton Education Center, 520 E. Broadway, Trenton. Learn to utilize sound, rhythm and flow to create dynamic work that grabs the reader without all those extra words. Students will enjoy fun activities that show why certain techniques work and engage in art projects that will connect to their own poems’ themes. kaskaskia.edu/pfk or 618-545-3475.

▪ Kaskaskia College KICK Class: Poetry for Kids, Fourth-Seventh Grade — 1-3 p.m. Monday, July 19, through Thursday, July 22. Kaskaskia College, Trenton Education Center, 520 E. Broadway, Trenton. Learn to utilize sound, rhythm and flow to create dynamic work that grabs the reader without all those extra words. Students will enjoy fun activities that show why certain techniques work and engage in art projects that will connect to their own poems’ themes. kaskaskia.edu/pfk or 618-545-3475.

▪ McKendree University Men’s Basketball Camps: Youth Skills Camp, Session 3 — 9 a.m. to noon Monday, July 26 through Friday, July 30. Melvin Price Convocation Center (main gym), 701 College Road, Lebanon. This camp is for boys in grades 4-9. For information or to register: mbasketball.mckendreecamps.com

▪ McKendree University Men’s Basketball Camps: Competitive Edge Camp, Session 3 — 1-4 p.m. Monday, July 26, through Friday, July 30. Melvin Price Convocation Center (main gym), 701 College Road, Lebanon. This camp is for boys in grades 4-9. For information or to register: mbasketball.mckendreecamps.com

Blood Drives

▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 16. SIUE Trio Upward Bound, 601 James R. Thompson Blvd., Centreville. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 19. Anderson Hospital Platelet Drive, 6800 State Route 162, Maryville. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 3-6 p.m. Monday, July 19. Troy United Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 20. Lebanon Lions Club, 412 S. Madison St., Lebanon. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 21. St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church and School, 1411 Cross St., O’Fallon. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 21. Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main St., Belleville. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 22. Gateway Regional Medical Center, 2100 Madison Ave., Granite City. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

This story was originally published July 14, 2021 at 9:00 AM.