Festivals in O’Fallon, Freeburg highlight southwestern Illinois calendar this weekend

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Events

▪ Pick Your Own Apples at Eckert’s — By appointment starting Thursday, Aug. 19 at Eckert’s Farm, 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville, and Saturday, Aug 21 at Eckert’s Farm, 20995 Eckert Orchard Road, Grafton. Pick-your-own apple season begins this week at the Belleville and Grafton farms. Tickets are available for both locations at eckerts.com.

▪ Light Up the Great River Road Fireworks Display — Approximately 9 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 9. Along the Mississippi River in Alton and Grafton. 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

▪ Freeburg Homecoming — Friday, Aug. 20, and Saturday, Aug. 21. Freeburg Recreation Park, 300 E. Hill St. Freeburg. A fun filled picnic with games, food, raffles, music, truck and tractor pulls, washer tournament, art and craft show, rides, beverages, and so much more. George Portz & His Friends of Bluegrass perform 1-4 p.m. Saturday. freeburg.com

▪ Centralia Regional Career Expo — 1-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Castle Ridge, 1750 Tee Lane, Centralia. Bring your resume, get interviewed and be hired! Whether hoping to find a fresh start, a better job, or a new career direction, job seekers will find a wealth of exciting opportunities included at this free event. This is a great opportunity to connect with employers looking to hire. Job seekers can gather information, research and network with prospective regional employers and interact with hiring professionals. centralia.works

▪ Centralia Balloon Fest — 3-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22. Centralia Foundation Park, 210 E. Broadway, Centralia. Three-day hot air balloon festival featuring live music, craft vendors, food vendors, activities and balloon glow displays. Admission $5. Free for kids under 6. Parking $5. centraliachamber.com/balloon-fest

▪ O’Fallon City Fest — 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, through 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. O’Fallon Community Park, 401 E. 5th St., O’Fallon. Bands, parade, food, drinks, rides, games, triathlon, car show and fun. facebook.com/events/3978802262236503

▪ Columbia Days — 4-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20 and all day Saturday, Aug. 21. Turner Hall, 211 E. Cherry St., Columbia. Carnival rides, games, live music, food and drinks, historic trolley tours, and fun. A parade is held at 4 p.m. on Main Street on Saturday and the event features live music beginning at 8 p.m. both nights.

▪ Troy Family Year of Fun — 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and ECC, 106 N. Border St., Troy. Big Papa G, caricaturist, face painter, bounce house, balloon animals, hot dogs, refreshments, vendors. A showing of the movie “Sing” starts at 8:30 p.m. Free to attend. 618-667-8769 or troymaryvillecoc.com

▪ Scrap Metal & Electronics Drive — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 21. 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

▪ Belleville Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22. Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center, 200 S. Belt E., Belleville. Antiques, vintage collectibles, jewelry, sports memorabilia, old tools, and many more items. Indoor and outdoor booths, hundreds of vendors, thousands of sale items. Free admission. Parking $3. bcfairgrounds.net

▪ Pints in the Park — Noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays. Tower Grove Park, Roman Pavilion, 4257 Northeast Drive, St. Louis. At this Schlafly Beer pop-up beer bar, guests can enjoy a variety of seasonal and classic Schlafly beers. Food trucks from 3-6 p.m. Live music 1-5 p.m. Free to attend. A portion of the beer proceeds will benefit Tower Grove Park. schlafly.com

▪ History Museum of Monroe County: ‘Remembering the Steamer Admiral’ — 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. History Museum of Monroe County, Allscheid-Metzger Gallery, 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo. Presented by Anne and James Blum. Anne Blum grew up close to the Mississippi River and worked on the River Steamer Admiral for over 13 years. Jim Blum was the mate on the Steamer Delta Queen. The two met when the Delta Queen came to St. Louis. Anne Blum will share photos, history and memories of the Admiral. monroecountyhistorymuseum.org

▪ Rotary Criterium Festival — 3-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Downtown Edwardsville. A series of high-speed professional and amateur bicycle races complemented by a running event, free kid’s races, a kid’s zone with an art tent, an entertainment zone complete with live music, food and beverages, and an open container perimeter, all on the streets of Downtown Edwardsville. edwardsvillecriterium.page

▪ ‘A Night to Remember’ Fashion Fundraiser — 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Claude Ratliff Memorial Hall, 4321 State St., East St. Louis. Doors open at 5 p.m. Don’t miss the best fashion show of the year. Hors d’oeuvres served. Many vendor booths to visit. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at eventbrite.com. Part of the proceeds will benefit a women violent crime protections organization.

▪ Jewish Community Center Used Book Sale — Sunday, Aug. 22, through Thursday, Aug. 26. Staenberg Family Complex, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, Creve Coeur, Missouri. Choose from more than 30,000 books in every genre, including mystery, fiction, nonfiction, children’s, self-help, cookbooks and much more. Sunday, Aug. 22, is Preview Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with $10 admission. Free admission begins Monday, Aug. 23. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. Thursday, Aug. 26, Bag Day, customers can fill a bag for $5 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. jccstl.com/programs/used-book-sale

▪ Free Session on Veterans Benefits — Noon Monday, Aug. 23. Keystone Place at Richland Creek, 1050 Fountain Lakes Drive, O’Fallon. Session presented by Patty Servaes, Founder of Elder Resource Benefits Consulting, and nationally renowned speaker accredited by the Veterans Administration to counsel veterans and their families on eligibility for departmental benefits. Servaes will focus on an underutilized special tax-free pension through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that can be used to help pay for senior living. To reserve a space: KeystonePlaceAtRichlandCreek.com. 618-576-6178.

▪ Loss of Spouse Seminar — 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1300 Beltline Road, Collinsville. The seminar features video interviews with counselors, grief experts and widowed men and women. Attendants will receive a booklet with more than 30 short readings on how to live with grief and eventually rebuild your life. Cost: $5. 618-344-3151 or lcookparishnurse@charter.net

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, Aug. 20. 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.

▪ Pitch for Cancer Research Corn Hole Tournament — 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Summerfield Park, Summerfield. Cost: $10 per player; $20 per two-person team. Food and drinks provided. Prizes to win, including a 10-person tour at Schlafly Brewery. fundly.com/pitch-for-cancer-research

Theater/Concerts

▪ Grafton’s Music in the Park: Hookie (Bluesy Rock) — 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19. The Grove Memorial Park, Just off Main Street near the banks of the Mississippi River, Grafton. Sit back in a lawn chair or relax on a blanket spread out on the grassy lawn in the park grounds and listen to some favorite local bands. Coolers and outside food are allowed. facebook.com/Graftonsmusicinthepark

▪ Blues at the Arch: Toronzo Cannon and The Chicago Way — 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20. Online event. Featuring new virtual performances each week, this popular end-of-summer celebration pays tribute to St. Louis’ storied blues history while showcasing the talents of hometown and national artists. Streams free of charge on Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s website (archpark.org) and Facebook page.

▪ Free Gospel Concert: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound — 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20. First Christian Church, 1200 W. Boone St., Salem. Doors open at 6 p.m. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will perform southern gospel favorites, both old and new. For tickets and information: 618-245-9133 or erniehaase.com.

▪ The Trophy Mules — 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20. The Outlet at Edison’s, 2144 S. Illinois 157, Edwardsville. Corey & Josh acoustic. facebook.com/events/357382299376989

▪ Salt of the Earth — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20. Blue Strawberry Showroom & Lounge, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $12. bluestrawberrystl.com

▪ Hobo Cane Presents The Javier Mendoza Band: A Live Performance of the Album “Beautiful” — 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Blue Strawberry Showroom & Lounge, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $20. bluestrawberrystl.com

▪ Ife Jacobs — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. 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

▪ 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 and online via Zoom. 618-210-8156 or ofallonsunriserotary.org

▪ Zoom Memory Café — 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25. An hour of conversation and fun, virtually, for those experiencing memory loss and their loved ones. Take a step back in time when gas was 40 cents per gallon or a loaf of bread was a quarter. The sights, the sounds of the music, the food and the fun we all had with friends at our favorite hang outs. Come share your stories about your fond memories that take you back to the good old days. Email GShaw@stjohnscc.org or call 618-298-8077 to register. There is no charge to attend.

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.

▪ Ste. Genevieve Farmers Market — 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays. 600 Market St., Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Enjoy a weekly fresh selection of locally produced vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, canned goods, vinegar, jams, jellies and freshly baked goods. facebook.com/SteGenevieveFarmersMarket

▪ 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/2248932018571489 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.

▪ Mascoutah Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Call 618-566-2288 to order.

▪ Miss Jay’s Cafeteria Grand Opening — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. East St. Louis Community College, 601 James R. Thompson Blvd., Building B, East St. Louis. Featuring a fish fry menu. facebook.com/Miss-Jays-Cafeteria-110029357391148

▪ 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 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. This week includes a Clinton County Car Cruise from 5-9 p.m. 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.

▪ Spassfest Breakfast in the Park — 8-11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 22. Schoendienst Park, 100 Park Drive, Germantown. Serving sausage, ham, pancakes, eggs, biscuits and gravy. Dine-in includes milk, orange juice, coffee. Bloody Marys and mimosas available for purchase. Dine in, carryout and drive-thru. Live music. There will be a 50/50 raffle at noon. facebook.com/events/170376951690285

Reservations Required

▪ 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.

▪ Saint Louis Philharmonic Orchestra Auditions — By appointment only Wednesday, Aug. 25. Purser Auditorium, Logan University, 1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield, Missouri. Auditions held for all orchestral positions, including harp, strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Auditions will be heard by a committee from the orchestra. For information or to set up an audition time, contact StlPhilharmonic.org and request the string personnel manager/wind personnel manager for audition materials. 314-421-3600.

▪ When Mental Health Hits Home Conference: ‘Surviving and Thriving in Turbulent Times’ — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S. DeMazenod Drive, Belleville. Annual conference to help those journeying with people with mental illness. Keynote speaker: Dr. Bart Andrews, Ph.D. presents “Making the Pieces Fit: Understanding Suicide from a Socio-cultural Lens.” Registration fee: $40. IL CEUs (for mental health professionals: $35 additional fee. For information or registration: 618-394-6281 or programs@snows.org. snows.org/illness

▪ HIS KIDS 27th annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser — 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. Oak Brook Golf Course, 9157 Fruit Road, Edwardsville. Four-person scramble with a shotgun start. Cost: $300 per team or $75 per player. Includes 18 holes with cart, range balls, longest drive (men and women), closest to pin, flighted prizes, food and beverages on the course. Register by Aug. 23. Rain date is Aug. 29. 618-654-4020 or hiskidsinc.org.

▪ 18th annual Par-3 Golf Tournament — 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course, 1501 N. Waterworks Road, Okawville. Entry fee: $60 per golfer or $240 per team. The golf tournament includes dinner, 18 holes of golf with cart, and drinks on the course. Special golf events including closest to the pin and longest putt contests. 618-545-3440 or ckarrick@kaskaskia.edu.

Blood Drives

▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Donor Bus, Stratton Quadrangle, Edwardsville. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Bradford National Bank Platelet Drive, Community Room, 102 N. Duncan St., Marine. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23. OSF HealthCare Platelet Drive, Conference Room #109, 200 Alton Square H1, Alton. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 2-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23. Culvers, 6724 Old Troy Road, Edwardsville. Appointments recommended but not required. To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24. The Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton. Appointments recommended but not required. To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24. Best Western Premier Alton, 3559 College Ave., Alton. Appointments recommended but not required. To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24. Bethalto Senior Center, 100 E. Central, Bethalto. Appointments recommended but not required. To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — Noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital, Heritage Room, 9515 Holy Cross Lane, Breese. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. GC Cuisine and Crystal Garden, 1230 University Drive, Edwardsville. Appointments recommended but not required. To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 1-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. Moose Lodge 1561, 7371 Marine Road, Edwardsville. Appointments recommended but not required. To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

Worth the Drive

▪ Living History Saturday — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. History comes alive in historic Ste. Genevieve on Saturdays. Enjoy “Hands-On History” presentations, demonstrations, music and craft activities at historic sites. Take a free walking tour or join a Ranger Talk and learn about fascinating aspects of historic Ste. Genevieve. Visitors might be able to try throwing a tomahawk, learn how to make moccasins, watch yarn being spun, or learn how filigree is made. Activities vary weekly. Enjoy the ambiance created by costumed strollers and various musicians and crafters on hand to greet visitors. Come interact with these special presenters. visitstegen.com

This story was originally published August 18, 2021 at 9:00 AM.