Japanese festival returns. Here’s a list of weekend, holiday events across the region

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Events

▪ Light Up the Great River Road Fireworks Display — Approximately 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. 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

▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 3. Tri Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Book donations accepted during the sale and on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.

▪ St. Louis Gateway Postcard Club 45th annual Show — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4. VFW Hall, 1234 Vandalia St., Collinsville. More than 25 dealers, food available on site. Free admission. 618-531-4189.

▪ Edwardsville Book Festival — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4. Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville. A day of bookish fun, including local authors and booksellers selling new and used books, music & storytelling, fun activities for kids, crafts for sale, and food and drink. facebook.com/events/915090499068355

▪ Japanese Festival — 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 and Sunday, Sept. 5, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. Celebrating the history, culture and people of Japan, the Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the largest and oldest festivals of its kind in the United States. For tickets and other information, visit mobot.org.

▪ 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

▪ St. Louis Comic Book Show — 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5. Shrewsbury American Legion Post, 7300 Lansdowne Ave., St. Louis. Buy, sell, trade collectible comics, cards, toys and action figures. Meet other hobbyists and explore 40 tables of collectibles. Family fun and refreshments available. 314-544-2812.

▪ Albers Hootenanny 2021 — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5. Albers Jaycee Park & Stage, Albers. Concessions, kickball tournament, vendor fair, inflatables and kids activities, music, food and more. facebook.com/AlbersHootenanny

▪ The National Museum of Transportation 2021 Speaker Series: Kelly Johnston, ‘All Maps Are Lies’ — 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. The National Museum of Transportation, Earl C. Lindburg Automobile Center on the Mezzanine, 2933 Barrett Station Road, Kirkwood, Missouri. Series held the second Thursday of the month through Nov. 11. Free admission. Space is limited, reservations required. Masks are required and social distancing mandated. tnmot.org/product/2021-speakers-series

▪ Drive-Thru Prescription Drug Drop-Off — 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 9. Highland Police Department, 12990 Troxler Ave., Highland. The event collects unwanted or expired prescription drugs and safely disposes of them for free. Accepted Medications include prescription medications, prescription ointments and patches, pet medications and vitamins. Prohibited items not accepted: needles, illegal drugs. charliemeier.net

▪ Belleville Main Street Craft Beer Walk — 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. Downtown Belleville. Enjoy a stroll around downtown Belleville while enjoying craft beer samples and live music. More than 25 shops, restaurants and bars participating. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 the day of the event. bellevillemainstreet.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, Sept. 3. Smithton Senior Center, 711 S. Main St., Smithton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 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.

▪ Granite City Senior Social Club Bingo — 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5. St. John UCC, 2901 Nameoki Road, Granite City. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. For those ages 50 and older or disabled. Cost: $1 to play and $1 for four cards. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Masks recommended. 618-444-6771.

Theater/Concerts

▪ Samuel Huddleston: The Man - The Music — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3. Blue Strawberry Showroom & Lounge, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $20. Vaccination required for entry. bluestrawberrystl.com

▪ Alton Jazz & Wine Festival — 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4. Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton. Jump, jitterbug and jive to the sounds of some of the craziest cats in the biz. Featuring Mosaic Jazz Sextet with special guest Malena Smith. Performances by Brian Owens and Soul as well. Catch the newest addition to the festival lineup – The Alton Jazz Confluence. Local food and wine will be available. Tickets start at $5. riversandroutes.com

▪ On the Water Concert Series: FatPocket — 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4. Lake Lou Yaeger, Marina 2, 4 Marina Lane, Litchfield. No backing tracks, no sheet music and no “standing still” on stage, FatPocket is a band that brings back the LIVE energy of the ‘60s-’80s to the Top 40 Chart Toppers of today. The FatPocket horns and singers are up front partying with you and strutting their moves for a one-of-a-kind experience that will leave your guests in awe. Free and open to the public. visitlitchfield.com

▪ Summer Movies in the Park: ‘Scoob!’ — 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4. City Park Bandstand (by the Edwardsville Library), 101 S. Buchanan, Edwardsville. Free and open to the public. cityofedwardsville.com/525/Movies-in-the-Park

▪ George E. McCammon Memorial Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Lauren Thompson — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8. The Hett, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. McKendree University Assistant Professor of History Dr. Lauren Thompson will present “Friendly Enemies, Soldier Fraternization throughout the American Civil War.” Tickets are $15 for general admission and seniors. McKendree faculty, staff and students are free. thehett.com

▪ David Phelps Gamechanger Live! Tour — 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. First Baptist Church Fairview Heights, 10401 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights. Doors open at 6 p.m. This event, featuring multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist David Phelps, as well as Phelps’ musical entourage, will feature many of the songs from his brand new Gamechanger recording. Tickets start at $25. itickets.com

▪ Andrea Gail: Ready, Reset, Go! — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. Blue Strawberry Showroom & Lounge, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $15. Vaccination required for entry. bluestrawberrystl.com

▪ Wine & Jazz Under the Stars — 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12. The Public School House, 5546 Chestnut St., St. Charles, Missouri. An in-person event featuring wine and appetizers and a performance from the Janet Evra Trio. Virtual tickets also available. Tickets start at $50. classic1073.org/wine-and-jazz

Club News & Support Groups

▪ 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 County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. Online via Zoom. Husband and wife team Ellen and George Thorson talk about FamilySearch International goals in “FamilySearch and … St. Clair County.” Open to the public, but space is limited. Reservation information is at stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/SCCGS.

▪ 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

▪ GriefShare Seminar/Support Group — 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 7-Dec. 7. 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. Featuring practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, grief experts and others. There are 14 total sessions. Cost: $15 for the workbook. For information or to register: 618-344-3151 or lcookparishnurse@charter.net.

▪ International Women’s Organization Meeting — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7. Eden Village, Community Room, 200 S. Station Road, Glen Carbon. Speaker: Rodaina Mousa, Fulbright Scholar from Egypt in the Department of Foreign Languages at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Mousa will have a display of Eastern Women’s Arts and she will also demonstrate her own art and traditional art forms. Shewill also share with us a mini traditional dance demonstration. Q&A to follow. 618-406-0259, 618-830-5804 or 618-791-3341.

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

▪ National Active and Retired Federal Employee Association (NARFE) — 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8. Golden Corral, 3360 Green Mount Crossing Road, Shiloh. Meeting of the Alvin G. Bohley Chapter 1019 of Belleville.

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. Thursday, Sept. 2. 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. 1st 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/2248932061904818 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.

▪ 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. 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.

▪ Quail Club Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3. Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Church Road, Belleville. Cod, walleye, shrimp, burgers, sides and dessert. Carryout available. No phone orders.

Reservations Required

▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4. 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.

▪ 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.

▪ Virtual Evening Flow Yoga — 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8. 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.

▪ Question, Persuade, Refer Training — 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8. 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. 618-394-6281 or snows.org/vigil.

▪ Candlelight Vigil for Those Lost to Suicide — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Lourdes Grotto, 442 S. De Mazenod Drive, Belleville. Remember in song and prayer those who have died by suicide, and their loved ones, at this annual event. 618-394-6281 or snows.org/vigil.

▪ Breastfeeding Class: Fundamentals and Practical Problem Solving — 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, 1 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. The Breastfeeding 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. Support persons are welcome. Class is taught by an RN certified lactation counselor. Cost: $10. To register, email childbirtheduc@hshs.org.

▪ Adult Zumba w/ Aimee — 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, Youth Room, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. Join us for an evening workout with our very own Zumba Fitness instructor! Come in comfortable exercise clothing and bring a water bottle. Space is limited and masks will be required. Requires Registration. Register at glencarbonlibrary.org/calendar.

▪ Orchard Date Nights: Apple Picking and Hard Cider Sipping — 6-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 9 and Sept. 16. Eckert’s Farm, 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville. Visit Eckert’s for an extra-special evening in the orchard. Start your date night with Eckert’s new signature pumpkin beer from the Cider Shed before taking a tractor ride out to the apple orchard. After picking apples, come back to the Cider Shed to taste a flight of Eckert’s popular four-flavor hard cider line alongside a boxed snack pack to share with your date while listening to live music. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased at eckerts.com.

▪ Virtual Suicide Prevention Conference — 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10. Virtual conference on SIUE campus. This conference, IMPACT Suicide: Making a Change, will provide an opportunity for community members and professionals to learn resources and methods for reducing the number of lives to suicide. Cost to attend: $20. SIUE students attend free. For information or to register: https://bit.ly.3rhOTUJ

▪ Prepared Childbirth Class — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, 1 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. This class teaches relaxation techniques, controlled breathing, physical and emotional changes that occur during labor and birth. Pain control options are discussed. Both mother and support person learn how to take an active part in the birth process. Cost: $20. To register, email childbirtheduc@hshs.org.

▪ Prepared Childbirth Class — 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 & 21. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, 1 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. This two-part class teaches relaxation techniques, controlled breathing, physical and emotional changes that occur during labor and birth. Pain control options are discussed. Both mother and support person learn how to take an active part in the birth process. Cost: $20. To register, email childbirtheduc@hshs.org.

▪ St. Louis Team Hope Walk — 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Tilles Park, 9551 Litzsinger Road, St. Louis. Team Hope is Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s largest national grassroots fundraising event. Thousands of families, friends, co-workers, neighbors and communities walk together each year to support HDSA’s fight to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s Disease and their families. For information or to donate or register: missouri.hdsa.org/about/st-louis-team-hope-walk

▪ 15th annual HCC STL Foundation Golf Classic — 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22. Norman K. Probstein Golf Course, 6141 Lagoon Drive, St. Louis. Registration and lunch at 11:30 a.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Cost: $125 per person or $500 per foursome. Includes golf, lunch, dinner, raffles and silent auction. The golf classic is the primary fundraiser for the Foundation’s leadership development program for Hispanic professionals, the Hispanic Leadership Institute. hccstl.com/golf-classic

Blood Drives

▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7. Memorial Hospital Belleville, 4500 Memorial Drive, Belleville. Appointments recommended but not required. To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8. Alton Wood River Sportsmen’s Club, 3109 Godfrey Road, Godfrey. Appointments recommended but not required. To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. Carlyle Lake Visitors Center, 801 Lake Road, Carlyle. 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, Sept. 4. 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

▪ Schlafly Maplewood Market — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5. Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Ave., Maplewood, Missouri. A neighborhood-wide celebration of all things local, hosted at Schlafly Bottleworks in historic downtown Maplewood. The Maplewood Market provides seasonal offerings from local bakers, growers, makers, artists, crafters, performers, nonprofits and more. schlafly.com

This story was originally published September 1, 2021 at 9:00 AM.