A list of fun things to do in Belleville, Swansea, East St. Louis and across southwest IL
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Holiday Festivities
▪ Downtown Santa Pub Crawl Charity Event — 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, to 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. Downtown Belleville. Dress up in your best Santa gear or ugliest ugly sweater for this huge charity drop off, pub crawl. This is your chance to team up with downtown businesses and donate: Food drop-off at Big Daddys 618; toys drop-off at Bennie’s Pizza Pub; hats and gloves drop-off at The Quarter. Drop off donations at each location now through Dec. 4. facebook.com/events/104256657983542
▪ Operation Cookie Drop — Through Sunday, Dec. 5. Eckert’s Country Store, 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville, or online at eckerts.com. Buy one dozen cookies ($7.99) from Eckert’s Bakery, and Eckert’s will match the cookie donation. Cookies will be delivered to troops stationed at Scott AFB unable to be with their families over the holidays. eckerts.com
▪ 8th annual Belleville Christkindlmarkt — Thursday, Dec. 2, through Sunday, Dec. 5; Thursday, Dec. 9, through Sunday, Dec. 12; and Thursday, Dec. 16, through Thursday, Dec. 23. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23. The Public Square, Downtown Belleville. The open-air German Christmas Market returns for the holiday season and features unique European and handcrafted gifts. bellevillechristkindlmarkt.com
▪ Christmas Wonderland — Through Monday, Dec. 27. 6-9 p.m. Monday-Friday and 5-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Rock Spring Park, 2100 College Ave., Alton. More than 4 million lights will twinkle against the beautiful backdrop of Rock Spring Park, lighting the way toward another illuminating holiday season. Admission to Christmas Wonderland is a suggested donation of $7 for cars and small vans or $1 per person for vehicles holding more than 10 people. 800-258-6645 or riversandroutes.com.
▪ Swansea Cozy Winter Wonderland — Through Thursday, Dec. 23. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and 5-8 p.m. Monday-Friday. 1501 Caseyville Ave., Swansea. Visit and take photos with Santa, take photos at one of the indoor settings. Each child will receive a gift, candy cane and ornament from Santa’s tree. Admission: $10 per family, includes free scene pics and one photo with Santa. Additional photos with Santa are $5 each. Hot chocolate, bottled water and cookies available for a $1 donation. Presented by the Swansea Park Board and Patriots. COVID restrictions apply.
▪ East St. Louis Tree Lighting Ceremony — 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. 363 E. Broadway, East St. Louis. The inaugural event includes a special selection by the ESL Senior High School Choir, free raffles, vendors, free hot chocolate, ornament decorating and Santa visit. The tree lighting takes place at dusk. Presented by the City of East St. Louis.
▪ 33rd annual Christmas on the River — Friday, Dec. 3, through Sunday, Dec. 5. Chester. Festivities include a craft & vendor sale all three days, a lighted parade on Saturday, and other events. For details, visit chesterill.com or facebook.com/christmasinrivercity.
▪ Mascoutah Lighted Christmas Parade — 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. Main and Railway streets, Mascoutah. The parade Grand Marshal will be Fredbird. The parade will move west on Church to Fourth where it will turn south to Main Street. It will turn east on Main Street and proceed to Lebanon Street where it will turn north to Church where it will turn west. The parade will continue west on Church to the St. John’s parking lot. facebook.com/events/251924906977204
▪ Swansea Fire Department Lighted Christmas Parade — 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. Swansea. Parade will begin at Wolf Branch Middle School and travel up Old Caseyville to Baron Drive to Heatherwood, to Green Haven, to Big Bend, to Twin Lake and end at the firehouse. There will be pictures with Santa, Bounce houses and refreshments. Rain date: Dec. 4.
▪ O’Fallon Historical Society Holiday Open House — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. History Museum, 101 W. State St. O’Fallon. Includes museum tours, refreshments and music and singalongs by Jack Moelmann on his theatre organ. Santa will visit 1-3 p.m. Free admission. info@ofallonhistory.net
▪ Gateway Classic Cars annual Holiday Open House — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon. Join Gateway Classic Cars for its 2021 Holiday Party. Free admission for everyone who donates a new unwrapped toy. Cash donations will also be accepted. All donations benefit Fire Truck O’ Toys. Lunch and entertainment provided. facebook.com/events/1401609133591569
▪ Christmas Photos with Families & Fur Babies — 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 & 11, and 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 & 12. St. Clair County Historical Society, 701 E. Washington St., Belleville. Pose on an antique sleigh as the photographer captures your memories. Each session comes with one print in a holiday card and the digital image file. Additional prints and shipping are also available. Tickets are $20 and are available at eventbrite.com.
▪ Bright Night Christmas Parade: ‘Christmas in Toyland’ — 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Historic Main Street Columbia. Santa Claus makes his grand appearance at this Christmas themed parade of bright lights down Historic Main Street. Visit with Santa and enjoy food, beverages and activities for the kids at Turner Hall following the parade. facebook.com/events/541690513594163
▪ Uptown Collinsville’s 2021 Light-Up Parade — 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Main Street, Collinsville. The Light-Up Parade will be full of holiday lights, floats, bands and unique festive cars. The parade begins at the Collins House, travels down Main Street, makes a left onto Center Street, turns onto Clay Street, and ends at Combs. Be sure to go to the Collins House after the parade to see Santa Claus. Rain date: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5.
▪ Belleville Historical Society 1950s Christmas Holiday Party — 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Midcentury Modern Museum/Blazier House, 8501 W. Main St., Belleville. Includes food, refreshments and music. Dress in your ‘50s finest. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets are available at Peace by Piece, Circa Boutique and Fletcher’s Kitchen & Tap (West Main Street). Guests must be fully vaccinated. Proceeds benefit the Belleville Historical Society. bellevillehistoricalsociety.org
▪ 27th annual Weihnachtsfest — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. St. James Parish Center, 423 W. Madison St., Millstadt. Featuring a variety of vendors selling holiday gifts, wearing apparel, handcrafted jewelry, pottery, decorative items, turned wood bowls, and more. In addition, there will be holiday cookie walk, parade (noon), Santa and Mrs. Claus, and delicious German food (starting at 11:30 a.m.). Free admission. facebook.com/events/309485677386470
▪ Old Fashioned German Christmas — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. Maeystown. The village of Maeystown will come alive with the sights and sounds of Christmas. Events include shopping, music, tours and so much more. For details: 618-580-5875 or facebook.com/Maeystown-IL-128306380571261.
▪ Granite City Senior Social Club Christmas Bingo Party — 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. St. John UCC, 2901 Nameoki Road, Granite City. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $1. Get four cards for $1. Includes trivia, sing-along, 50/50 and refreshments. Seniors ages 50 and over, disabled are welcome to participate. RSVP 618-444-6771.
Events
▪ Kassly Mortuary 5th annual Food Drive — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Friday, Dec. 17. Kassly Mortuary, Lobby, 9900 St. Clair Ave., Fairview Heights. Non-perishable food and toiletries needed. All donations benefit the Fairview Heights Food Pantry and Catholic Urban Programs. Cash and check donations are also welcome. Donors are invited to enclose a note with the names of loved ones for whom the donation is made.
▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 3. Tri Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Book donations are accepted during the sale and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.
▪ Exhibition: Towata: A Celebration of Art Opening Reception — 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. Simmons Hanly Conroy Gallery, Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton. Arthur Towata lived and worked in Alton for more than 65 years. He owned the Towata Gallery at 206 W. 3rd St. and Towata Studio on 603 Piasa St., where he continued teaching and showcased other artists and their artwork. Towata loved to create; his early artwork was inspired by local wildlife, the Mississippi River landscape and dragonflies. The exhibit runs through Saturday, March 5. jacobyartscenter.org
▪ Olde Alton Arts & Craft Fair — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. Alton High School, 4200 Humbert Road, Alton. Featuring Jan Jacobi, author of “Lincoln in Springfield” and “Young Lincoln,” who will be on site to sign his new book.
▪ Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. St. Clair County Event Center, 1550 E. Illinois 15, Belleville. Includes a wide variety of antiques, collectibles and merchandise. Free parking, free admission. scceventcenter.com
▪ Quail Club Drive-thru Food Drive — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, and Sunday, Dec. 5. Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Church Road, Belleville. Non-perishable foods and cash donations welcome.
▪ Metro East Model Railroad Club Open House — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Metro East Model Railroad Club, 180 Summit St., Glen Carbon. Visitors are welcome to view the club’s trains running on their 18x27-foot HO scale model railroad. Free admission. Additional date: Saturday, Dec. 18. 618-476-9228, 618-531-1589 or trainweb.org/memrc/openhouse.html.
▪ Free COVID Vaccine Clinic — Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. New Athens District Library, 201 N. Van Buren St., New Athens. First, second and booster shots will be available. Pediatric doses will not be dispensed. No appointment required. 618-475-3255 or newathenslibrary.org.
▪ Lincoln Trail Open House — 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8. The Rec, 9950 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights. The City of Fairview Heights is hosting an open house to update the public on the Lincoln Trail revitalization project and get feedback on how to proceed in a collaborative way. For more information, call Economic Development Director Paul Ellis at 618-489-2033.
▪ DraftKings at Casino Queen Hiring Event — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. Human Resources Office, DraftKings at Casino Queen, 200 S. Front St., East St. Louis. In addition, The vibrant casino, hotel and RV park will hold open interviews each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Wednesday, Dec. 29. draftkingsatcasinoqueen.com/careers
▪ Holiday Hilltop 5K and Fun Run — 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 205 Rasp St., Shiloh. This year’s beneficiary is Ford Kelly Braxmeier, who was born July 11, 2020, and was transferred to St. Louis Children’s Hospital where he was placed on a ventilator and diagnosed with Chronic Lung Disease. Proceeds from the event will assist the Braxmeier family with Ford’s past and future medical expenses. For information or to register: holidayhilltop.org.
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, Dec. 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.
Theater/Concerts
▪ L&C Rock Ensemble Encore Concert — 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2. Ann Whitney Olin Theatre, Hatheway Cultural Center, Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey. 618-468-4731.
▪ L&C Holiday Concert, featuring L&C Faculty, Students and Friends — 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel, Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey. 618-468-4731.
▪ Christine Brewer: From Grand Tower to Grand Opera — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, and Saturday, Dec. 4. Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $40. bluestrawberrystl.com
▪ A McKendree Christmas! — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. This event, presented by McKendree University’s Division of Visual and Performing Arts, features holiday favorites the whole family will enjoy. Admission is free. mckendree.edu
▪ St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Nic McGegan’s Bach — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3; 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Nic McGegan returns to the SLSO for a festive family reunion. The father, J.S. Bach, is dressed in his courtly finest for two Brandenburg Concertos, featuring solo performances from members of the SLSO. His son, C.P.E. Bach, wears bolder colors, bursting at the seams in an energetic sinfonia and a virtuosic cello concerto, featuring the SLSO’s Yin Xiong. For tickets and information, visit slso.org.
▪ ‘Songs for Nobodies’ — 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. The Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis. This unforgettable one-woman powerhouse performance starring Debby Lennon weaves the music of legendary divas Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf, and Maria Callas throughout a mosaic of stories told by the everyday women who had unexpected life-changing encounters with these musical icons. For additional performance dates, tickets and information: maxandlouie.com.
▪ Movie Nights with Santa: ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town’ — 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Skyview Drive-In, 5700 N. Belt West, Belleville. Gates open at 3:45 p.m. Movie begins at 6 p.m. Spots are limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Sales end the night before the movie unless previously sold out. bellevillechamber.org
▪ 15th annual Winter Bluegrass Show — 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Mascoutah American Legion #292, 1414 W. Main St., Mascoutah. Featuring George Portz and Friends of Bluegrass, Thunder & Lightning Cloggers, Fiddlers Frolic, Noah Feldt, Lillian Roever, Audrey Webb, country singer Caitlyn Richards. Admission: $7 adults, $3.50 children.
▪ Alton Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Celebrations from Around the World – 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Ann Whitney Olin Theatre, Hatheway Cultural Center, Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey. 618-468-4731.
▪ The Trophy Mules — 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. The Fainting Goat, 408 W. Johnson St., Pocahontas. Corey Saathoff and Josh Kean acoustic performance. facebook.com/events/3135384290076092
▪ McKendree presents ‘The Traveling Salvation Show’ — 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. An up-tempo, rock-oriented tribute to the legendary Neil Diamond will have you dancing in your seat and singing along to his classic hits. The hard-driving band recreates the energy of Neil Diamond’s live arena performances with its own rock flair. thehett.com
▪ Switchback, Celtic Christmas Concert, featuring Brian Fitzgerald and Martin McCormick — 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel, Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey. Free admission. Call for reservations: 800-613-3163.
▪ 2nd annual All-St. Louis Holiday Reading of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens — 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7. The Sheldon Concert Hall and Galleries, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Enjoy readings from Emmy nominee Ellie Kemper (joining live, virtually); Dr. Joe Davis, superintendent of the Ferguson-Florissant School District; Vanessa Cooksey, CEO of the Regional Arts Commission; director, actor, and Visionary Award-winner Jacqueline Thompson; and actor and animator Michael Tran. The complete list of celebrity live celebrity readers will be announced prior to the event. The live reading is interspersed with live musical performances, including a quartet of Victorian carolers singing holiday favorites. For tickets and information: metroplays.org
▪ U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America — 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. The talented musical ambassadors of Headquarters Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base return for three joyful, uplifting performances. The 45 enlisted musicians and vocalists of the Band of Mid-America’s Concert Band represent the professionalism and excellence found throughout the U.S. Air Force. Their diverse repertoire includes symphonic masterworks, traditional marches, modern compositions, and jazz-inspired holiday music. thehett.com
▪ Looking Glass Playhouse presents ‘A Christmas Carol’ — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 - Saturday, Dec. 11, and 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. Looking Glass Playhouse, 301 W. St. Louis St., Lebanon. The annual production returns to the LGP stage. Tickets can be purchased online at lookingglassplayhouse.com.
▪ Samara Joy, featuring The Pasquale Grasso Trio — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $20. bluestrawberrystl.com
Clubs & Support Groups
▪ PFLAG Edwardsville Meeting — 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2. Immanuel UMC Rainbow House, 808 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Offering support, education and advocacy for LGBTQ people and their allies. A speaker from Big Brothers Big Sisters will discuss their new LGBTQ mentor program. Contact Amy for more information at 618-977-5078.
▪ 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
▪ Hints to Handle Holiday Grief — 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6. Office on Aging, 201 N. Church St., Belleville. Diana Cuddeback from Heartlinks Grief Center will discuss tips for managing your grief during this time of year. Registered attendees will receive a gift card for lunch. Registration required by Friday, Dec 3. Call 618-234-4410, ext. 7044 (Susan) to register. This event is co-sponsored by St. Clair County Office on Aging and St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.
▪ GriefShare Seminar/Support Group — 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 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. Cost: $15 for the workbook. For information or to register: 618-344-3151 or lcookparishnurse@charter.net.
▪ 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
Food
▪ O’Fallon K of C 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. and 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. 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
▪ 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
▪ St. Elizabeth Church Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. St. Elizabeth Church, 2300 Pontoon Road, Granite City. Cod (fried and baked), pollock, shrimp. Eat in or carryout.
▪ 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 (baked or fried), 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, Dec. 3. Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Church Road, Belleville. Cod, walleye, shrimp, burgers, sides and desserts. Carryouts available. No phone orders.
Blood Drives
▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. The Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton. Appointments are recommended but not required. To make an appointment for the upcoming blood drive visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.
▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 2-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. Hope Christian Church, 9273 Coach Stop Road, Columbia. Appointments are recommended but not required. To make an appointment for the upcoming blood drive visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.
▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7. Memorial Hospital Shiloh, 1404 Cross St., Shiloh. Appointments are recommended but not required. To make an appointment for the upcoming blood drive visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, first floor conference room, 1 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. All person’s age 17 and up (or 16 with a signed parental permission form) who weigh at least 110 lbs. and are in general good health meet the basic eligibility requirements for blood donation. All donors will get their choice of a long sleeve T-shirt or a gift card. bloodcenter.org
▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7. Turner Hall, 211 E. Cherry St., Columbia. Appointments are recommended but not required. To make an appointment for the upcoming blood drive visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.
▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. Trinity Lutheran Church - Edwardsville, 600 Water St., Edwardsville. Appointments are recommended but not required. To make an appointment for the upcoming blood drive visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.
Reservations Required
▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 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.
▪ St. Clair County Office on Aging Exercise Classes — 10:30-11:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 201 N. Church St., Belleville. Tracie Renschen, who has a Masters in Kinesiology, (the study of mechanics of body movement) leads this exercise class to focus on strengthening the various muscles of the body, helping with balance and arthritis. Cost: $3 per class. Call 618-234-4410, Mary (ext. 7034) or Susan (ext. 7044) if you will be attending the class.
▪ Adult Zumba w/ Aimee — 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 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. glencarbonlibrary.org.
This story was originally published December 1, 2021 at 7:00 AM.