Here’s a list of Mardi Gras events planned for southwest IL, plus 10 fish fries and more
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Mardi Gras Festivities
▪ Mardi Gras Fundraiser — 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25. American Legion Post 137, 109 N. Penn St., O’Fallon. Please join us for a Cajun style dinner to benefit the American Legion. Doors open at 6 p.m. Menu includes shrimp gumbo, jambalaya, catfish nuggets, red beans and rice, po’ boy sliders and more. To reserve a meal, call 618-406-1092. For more information, visit: facebook.com/OFallonILAmericanLegionPost137
▪ Mardi Gras Party — Noon Saturday, Feb. 26. Who Dat’s Southern Food, 118 E. Main St., Collinsville. Live music 1-5 p.m. and DJ 7-11 p.m. Oysters on the half shell, bread pudding, hurricanes and more. VIP access wristbands available for $40 in advance, $50 the day of the event. facebook.com/events/1005396573711155
▪ Mardi Gras Fun with Social on Main — 1-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. Spaces, 207 E. Main St., Belleville. Social on Main is partnering with Spaces in Belleville, IL to provide a fun and exciting time for adults to enjoy Mardi Gras.
▪ Mardi Gras in Granite City — 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. Downtown Granite City. This inaugural event will bring Bourbon Street to you! Enjoy a delicious Cajun cook- off, shop local vendors, listen to live music by the American Originals, and kids can participate in activities in Alligator Alley. Parade at 1 p.m.; Block Party 2-5 p.m.; local bar crawl 5-10 p.m. For more info: gcmardigras@gmail.com.
▪ Cajun Cook-Off — 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. Niedringhaus Avenue. Granite City. Professional and amateur cooks will compete in this first-ever event to see who’s the King or Queen of Cajun Cuisine. This event will take place during the block party in Downtown Granite City. Prizes will be awarded from people’s choice for first, second and third place. For more info: bwhitaker@granitecity.illinois.gov.
▪ Downtown Belleville Mardi Gras — 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. Main Street, Downtown Belleville. Hang out in downtown Belleville at all your favorite spots! There will be lots to see and do. Visit all the bars, restaurants, venues and stores; watch for the street performers bringing that New Orleans vibe to downtown Belleville. facebook.com/events/360331119261740
▪ Feathers, Fringe & Fleur de Lis: A Mardi Gras Drag Brunch — 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27. Tinseltown, 1324 Niedringhaus Ave., Granite City. We’re bringing the queens back for another round of fun & dancing! There will be feathers, there will be fringe, there will be fun for all! Brunch to include assorted pastries, sausage, biscuits. For tickets and info: exploretock.com/tinseltown/event/321120.
▪ Mardi Gras Brunch with Clara B’s. And it’s Bill’s 60th! — 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27. Venue on Main, 200 W. Main St., Belleville. Join us for a special Mardi Gras Brunch by Clara B’s. We will be serving up hurricanes along with our mimosas and bellinis. facebook.com/events/5060503887314374
Events
▪ Kooliverse Couture Night — 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. The Conservatory, 554 E. Broadway, Alton. Featuring artist Gray Finch and fashion designer Radcliff Rad Thrifts. Gray Finch is a mixed media artist whose art work reflects Buddhism, meditation and Eastern philosophy. Includes live music, a craft beverage menu, food. facebook.com/events/1040334923183202
▪ Home Builders & Remodelers Metro East Association Home Show — 2-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 and11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27. Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center, 200 South Belt East, Belleville. 618-343-6331 or LocalBuilderEvents.com.
▪ Saint Andrew’s Winter Book Fair — 3-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 (by reservation only) and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 26. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 406 Hillsboro Ave., Edwardsville. More than 20,000 books available. Cash/Check only. The Winter Book Fair will limit the number of patrons at any given time on Friday to 20-30 shoppers. Entrance from the back of the church, exit through the front door. For reservations: signupgenius.com/go/9040548afa92aa4fa7-february. 618-656-1294.
▪ Caffeine and Chrome — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 26. Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon. Cruise in with your collectible car or daily driver and bring your appetite. Indulge in pastries and coffee while supplies last. All makes and models are welcome, with plenty of parking space. This family and pet friendly event is free and open to the public. facebook.com/events/2744441039198291
▪ Breakout Sessions with Uncle Nearest — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. The Entrance of The Food Hall at City Foundry, 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis. Hosted at the entrance to the Food Hall at City Foundry STL, Uncle Nearest Premier Whiskey offers breakout sessions where guests can learn about the history of the first known African-American master distiller, Nearest Green. Participants of these sessions will discover how Green’s story was lost to public knowledge, how Green became the first master distiller for Jack Daniel, and how he spent his time in St. Louis at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery. For tickets and info: eventbrite.com/e/uncle-nearest-tasting-tickets-269204256177
▪ Shop Noir: Marketplace for Black Businesses — Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. Suite 144, The Food Hall at City Foundry, 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis. Twenty different local Black-owned businesses come together for Shop Noir, a marketplace highlighting Black businesses. DJ Nico Marie will also be performing from 12:30-2:30 p.m. The marketplace is free and open to the public and encourages the community to support the talents of our local Black creators. facebook.com/events/253995923573779
▪ Center for Racial Harmony: The Gathering 2022 — 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27. Virtual event. Racial Harmony will present its annual Racial Harmony Youth Awards to recognize the achievements of local youth and the commitment and support of community leaders and educators. These awards are presented to outstanding students who have demonstrated the qualities of peacemaking, goodwill, harmonious interaction and respect in their schools and in the community. Attend the ceremony at www.bit.ly/RHGathering2022.
▪ Green Door Art Gallery: ‘The Nature of Things’ — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday starting Wednesday, March 2. Green Door Art Gallery, 21 N. Gore, Webster Groves, Missouri. Art inspired by the natural world, featuring laser cut wood mandalas by Karen DeGuire, charcoal and pastel paintings and clay mixed media sculptures by Laura Lebeda, plein air oil paintings by Jodie Maurer, wood wall sculptures by Anthony Scheffler and silver, brass and copper jewelry by Andrienne Williams. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Art available for sale. Exhibit runs through April 30. 314-202-4071 or greendoorartgallery.com.
▪ Collinsville Empty Bowl Fundraiser — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 2. Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville. Smorgasbord of soups (meat and meatless) from restaurants and licensed vendors. (Select one or taste several!) Cost: $15 donation. Includes silent auction, stage program, live music, patriotic salute and more. Carryout available. Masks required (available, if needed). Benefits the Collinsville Food Pantry. Questions? Call Kitty 618-406-6493.
▪ Historic Elsah Foundation Hosmer-Williams Lecture of 2022: ‘Discovering the Underground Railroad’ — 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3. Farley Music Hall, 37 Mill St., Elsah. The speaker will be J. Eric Robinson, assistant professor of history at the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis. The presentation will be virtual and in person. If you wish to attend in person or virtually, please register in advance to ensure there is enough capacity in Farley Music Hall. Registration is required for virtual and in person attendance. Details and registration is available at historicelsah.org.
▪ International Women’s Conference — 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 4, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5. East St. Louis City Hall, 301 River Park Drive, East St. Louis. The conference will feature a networking reception, vendors, raffles and business development workshops as well as guest speakers for small businesses and nonprofits. Featured guest speakers include Antoinette Triplett, CEO of the Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative and Wyvetta Granger, CEO of Community Life Line. Cost: $15 for individuals and $30 for vendors. For more info or to register: https://www.cesl.us/315/Events.
▪ Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Youth Symposium — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center, 101 Jackie Joyner-Kersee Circle, East St. Louis. We will be giving out school supplies, free haircuts, free breakfast/lunch and there will be several educational workshops. The event is for youths ages 12-18. Free tickets available online at sgrhoestl-ys.eventbrite.com. sgrhoestl.org
▪ The Field House Museum: Bagatelle — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays through Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Field House Museum, 634 S. Broadway, St. Louis. Before pinball games captured people’s attention with bright lights and zany sound effects, there was Bagatelle, a game that evolved from croquet in France. Discover the exciting tale that all started with a bet made between Marie Antoinette and her brother-in-law in this current exhibit featuring over 50 games from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s. 314-421-4689 or fieldhousemuseum.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, Feb. 25. 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. Masks required. Questions call 618-791-8769 or 618-698-3785.
▪ Bowling Fundraiser — 9 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Camelot Bowl, 801 Beltline Road, Collinsville. Scotch doubles. Prizes for top three teams for top games, top series. Attendance prizes for every bowler. Cost: $30 per couple. Sponsored by Diamond Cats Ladies Softball Team. 618-345-1239 or sportyone58@yahoo.com for details.
▪ Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Bel-Air Bowl, 200 S. Belt West, Belleville. Check-in at 6:30 p.m. Scotch doubles; play as a pair. Bring a partner or be matched up with one. Cost: $20 per person, includes three games, shoe rental, attendance prizes. Sponsored by the Friends of the Old Millstadt Water Tower. For tickets: 618-476-7326.
▪ Got Your Six Support Dogs annual Trivia Night — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Madison County Firemen’s Hall, 9510 Collinsville Road, Collinsville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Silent auction, cooler of booze, 50/50 raffle. Cost: $160 per table of eight; $200 for a VIP table (includes server, preferential seating). gotyoursixsupportdogs.org
Theater/Concerts
▪ Michael Supe Granda: Supe’s On — 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25. Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $15. bluestrawberrystl.com
▪ Lift Every Voice: A Black History Month Celebration — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Come together with the SLSO and IN UNISON Chorus to celebrate music of African American and African traditions, and their influence on St. Louis and the world. This annual evening of reflective and soulful music is one to remember. slso.org
▪ Samba Bom: Carnaval Dance Party — 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25. Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $12. bluestrawberrystl.com
▪ Laka: Total Request Live — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $20. bluestrawberrystl.com
▪ The Verve Pipe — 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. Lincoln Theatre, 103 E. Main St., Belleville. Don’t miss this rare appearance from The Verve Pipe as they perform live in the St Louis metro area for one show only. Joining them will be September Lost. For tickets and info: lincolntheatre-belleville.com.
▪ Bates & The Strangers: The Return of the Strangers — 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27. Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets $15. bluestrawberrystl.com
▪ Bessie, Billie and Nina: Celebrating Women in Jazz — 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Backed by an all-female band, each star will celebrate the enduring legacies of iconic women and artists – Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone – with performances of their classic songs. thehett.com
▪ Nat Geo Live! Nizar Ibrahim presents Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Spinosaurus was nearly lost to science before Nizar Ibrahim, a remarkable young paleontologist, discovered this prehistoric giant. With amazing video recreating the lost world of the Cretaceous-era Sahara, Ibrahim tells the story of Spinosaurus’ discovery, loss, and rediscovery, and explains what—other than its size—makes this ancient monster unique. thehett.com
▪ The Sheldon Rhythm & Jazz Series: Bessie, Billie & Nina - Pioneering Women in Jazz — 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Featuring Charenée Wade, Tahira Clayton and Vanisha Gould. The musical and social legacies of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone remain as relevant as ever. Their contributions resonate with today’s artists across many genres, as all three women defied social norms, embracing self-empowerment through their art. 314-533-9900 or thesheldon.org.
Clubs & Support Groups
▪ O’Fallon Woman’s Club — Noon Thursday, Feb. 24. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 111 O’Fallon Troy Road, O’Fallon. Program: Credit Card Fraud - O’Fallon Police Department. Hostess: Karen Stokes; co-hostess: Shirley Frost. ofallonwomansclub@gmail.com, ofallonwomansclub.org or facebook.com/OFallonWomansClubInc
▪ Highland Garden Club — 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. Korte Rec Center, 1 Nagel Drive, Highland. Jonathan Suaboda will speak about “Therapeutic Gardens.” Members may pick up their 2022 program booklets at 6:45 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. in Rooms 2-3. Visitors are always welcome.
▪ Gateway East Artist Guild — 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 2. PSOP, 201 N. Church St., Belleville. Meetings are open to all art enthusiasts with any level of skill from beginner to professional. The public is invited. This month’s program is presented by nationally known colored pencil artist Anne Kullberg. She is an award-winning portrait artist, instructor, author and publisher. Kullberg has published a monthly magazine for colored pencil artists since 1999. GEAG meets the first Wednesday of every month. GEAG.net.
▪ PFLAG Edwardsville — 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3. Rainbow House on Main, 808 N. Main St., Edwardsville. We offer support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ people and their allies. Contact Amy for more information: 618-977-5078 or pflagedwardsville@outlook.com.
▪ St. Clair County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3. Online via Zoom. Kevin Wood, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, presents “From Obscurity to Greatness: Illinois and Lincoln, 1830-1861.” Appearing in period dress, Wood provides a first-person portrayal of Lincoln and describes how he and the state moved from obscurity to greatness. The meeting is open to the public, but space is limited. Reservation information is at stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/SCCGS.
Food
▪ O’Fallon K of C Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 and Ash Wednesday, March 2. 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 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday, March 2. 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
▪ Firefighters Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25. Ellis Grove Volunteer Fire Department, 501 Eggemeyer Plaza, Ellis Grove. Buffalo fish, catfish, cod, shrimp, baked beans, fries, cole slaw, onion rings, hush puppies, potato salad, fried pickles. Cost: $13 adults, $2 kids 5-10, under 5 free. Dine in or carryout. 618-859-3473.
▪ Millstadt Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays and Ash Wednesday, March 2. 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. Ash Wednesday, March 2. 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.
▪ Mascoutah Fish Fry — 5-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25. Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Call 618-566-2288 to order.
▪ SS Peter & Paul Parish Wurstmarkt Dinner — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27. SS Peter & Paul Parish, 217 W. Third St., Waterloo. Drive-thru port sausage meal. Carryout only. No quilt bingo due to COVID restrictions. facebook.com/events/969593423677871
▪ St. Michael’s 14th annual Pancake & Sausage Day — 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 111 O’Fallon Troy Road, O’Fallon. Dine in or carryout. All-you-can-eat. Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids 5 and up, under 5 free. Handicap accessible.
▪ DraftKings at Casino Queen Fish & Chips for Lent — 9 a.m. to midnight Sunday-Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. Friday-Saturday starting Tuesday, March 1. Deli & Chips, DraftKings at Casino Queen, 200 S. Front St., East St. Louis. Deli & Chips, DraftKings at Casino Queen’s casual walk-up restaurant, will offer beer-battered fish and chips, available for $12 throughout the duration of Lent. draftkingsatcasinoqueen.com
Reservations Required
▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. 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 Class — 10:30-11:45 a.m. Tuesdays. 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.
▪ 2022 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge — Noon Saturday, Feb. 26. Carlyle Lake Main Beach, 801 Lake Road, Carlyle. This winter, the metro-east community is invited to be bold and get cold by taking the Polar Plunge in Carlyle to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes. To register: bit.ly/CarlylePlunge. For information: Justin Dunning, at jdunning@soill.org or call 618-248-8558. More information is available at plungeillinois.com.
▪ Shawnee Polar Plunge — 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Pounds Hollow Recreation Area, Shawnee National Forest, Junction, Illinois. Check-in starts at 2:30 p.m. Donations are welcomed. Participants are encouraged to gather donations among family and friends. Teams are encouraged. Supporting the Friends of the Shawnee National Forest and the Equality Fire Department. friends-of-the-shawnee.square.site
▪ U.S. Navy SEABEE Island - V Chapter 80th Anniversary — 5 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Cape Girardeau VFW Post 3838, 1049 N. Kingshighway St., Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Open to all active and former SEABEEs throughout Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois and St. Louis. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Special recognition will be given to the youngest and oldest SEABEEs. Keepsakes, military SEABEE displays, music. Attendees encouraged to wear their dress blues, suit or sports coat. RSVP required. 573-270-4499, tmmeyer@TLMRealty.com, or 618-615-8954.
Blood Drives & Vaccination Clinics
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. Bradford National Bank Platelet Drive, 102 N. Duncan St., Marine. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ COVID Vaccine Clinic — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28. SIHF Healthcare, 108 S. Third St., Suite 103, Belleville. The Pfizer vaccine will be available to Illinois residents ages 5 and older. Moderna vaccines available for ages 18 and older. Boosters also available. Bring ID and insurance information. No out-of-pocket costs to receive vaccine. No appointment required.
▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28. The Commons, Lewis & Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey. For an appointment: 800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org.
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 2-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28. McKendree University, 701 College Road, Lebanon. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 3-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28. American Legion, 575 N. Main St., Breese. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. Deien Chevrolet, 555 N. Madison, Trenton. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — Noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 3. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S. DeMazenod Drive, Belleville. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 2:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3. Governor French Academy, 219 W. Main St., Belleville. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
This story was originally published February 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM.