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Noon Thursday, March 3, is the deadline to appear in next week’s What’s Happening. We must receive your event in writing with a contact phone number for questions.
Due to the number of submissions received, events may run only one time in print, will be edited and appear the week before the event date. For the week’s full list of events, visit bnd.com.
Email: lifestyle@bnd.com. Mail to: Lifestyle, Belleville News-Democrat, P.O. Box 427, Belleville, IL 62222-0427. Questions, call Jennifer Green at 618-239-2643.
Events
▪ 44th annual Builders St. Louis Home & Garden Show — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 3 through Saturday, March 5, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 6. America’s Center, 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis. See, learn about and buy the latest home products and services under one roof. stlhomeshow.com
▪ Varsity Art XXVI Exhibition — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays starting Friday, March 4. Art Saint Louis Gallery, 1223 Pine St., St. Louis. In addition to presenting this exhibition in-person in the Art Saint Louis Gallery, the show will be presented as a virtual gallery online. Visit artstlouis.org for details.
▪ Sheldon Art Galleries Spring 2022 Exhibition Opening — 5 p.m. Friday, March 4. The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Galleries are open until 9 p.m. for First Fridays in Grand Center. Exhibits run through May 7, 2022. Gallery hours are Noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, and one hour prior to Sheldon performances and during intermission. Admission is free. For more information: 314-533-9900 or thesheldon.org.
▪ New to You Accessory Sale — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, Ungacta Conference Center, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. A wide variety of gently used purses, jewelry, scarves, gloves, hats and other items will be available at very reasonable prices. Surgical (non-cloth) masks must be worn per CDC guidelines, and social distancing will be observed. Net proceeds from sale are donated to the HSHS St. Joseph’s Foundation.
▪ Virtual Consumer Fraud Seminar — 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 9. Online via Zoom. The seminar will provide resources for Illinois residents, however, all are welcome to attend. Hosted by state Rep. Jay Hoffman. A Zoom link will be provided upon RSVP to either repjayhoffman@gmail.com or by calling 618-416-7407.
▪ Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School Virtual Gala & Auction — Saturday, March 12. Virtual event. Early bidding begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 9. Bidding closes 9 p.m. March 12. For tickets, information or to view the auction catalog: stbcs.schoolauction.net/auction2022.
▪ Menstrual Hygiene Drive — The whole month of March. Rep. Katie Stuart’s office, 2105 Vandalia St., #16, Collinsville (drop-off location). Collecting essential items like bras, underwear and menstrual hygiene products. Includes unopened boxes of pads, tampons and other menstrual hygiene products. For other drop-off locations: repstuart.com.
▪ Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of St. Clair County Scholarships — Application deadline is Friday, April 15. Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. One scholarship will go to a high school senior pursuing higher education at an accredited college, university or trade school, the other to an already enrolled college student and resident of St. Clair County. For an application or information, please contact your school counselor or Captain Samantha Nolan Jones at 618.235.7378x101 or Samantha.Nolanjones@uscsalvationarmy.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, March 4. 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. 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. Prizes for top three teams for top games, top series. Scotch doubles. 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 South 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.
▪ Granite City Senior Social Club Bingo — 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6. Granite City Township Hall, 2060 Delmar, Granite City. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $1, plus $1 for four cards. Must be 50 or older or disabled to play. Masks recommended. 618-444-6771.
▪ United Congregations of the Metro East Virtual Trivia Night — 7 p.m. Friday, March 11. Virtual event. Join from anywhere with a computer, phone or tablet. Includes a silent auction between each round, cash prizes. There’s a two-step registration process. Teams of six to eight players. Cost: There is no set fee to participate. Participants are asked to make a donation in the amount of their choice. Register by March 10 at ucmetroeast.org/trivia.
▪ Stages St. Louis Trivia Night — 7 p.m. Friday, March 18. Stages St. Louis, Kent Center for Theatre Arts, 1023 Chesterfield Parkway East, Chesterfield, Missouri. Doors open at 6 p.m. Hosted by Ryan Cooper, this event benefits STAGES Artistic and Education Programs. Silent auction, mulligans, 50/50 raffle. BYO food and beverages. Soda and bottled water provided. Cost: $250 for a table of 10. For more info or to register: stagesstlouis.org.
Theater/Concerts
▪ Kaskaskia College Choral Program Winter Choir Concert — 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3. Kaskaskia College Jane Knight Auditorium, 27210 College Road, Centralia. Featured ensembles will be the Kaskaskia College Concert Choir, Community Chorale, and High School Honor Choir under the direction of Professor Lynda Marshall. The concert is free and open to the public. All concertgoers must complete the college’s COVID-19 Screener found at kaskaskia.edu and wear a mask while on campus.
▪ Jeanna de Waal - Star of ‘Diana the Musical’ and ‘Kinky Boots’ on Broadway — 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 4. Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $25. bluestrawberrystl.com
▪ Mozart’s Requiem — 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 4; 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5; and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis.Dmitry Sinkovsky makes his SLSO debut as conductor, violinist, and countertenor. Music from J.C. Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, and George Frideric Handel decorates Powell Hall in ornate style. The St. Louis Symphony Chorus returns with the twilight colors of Mozart’s Requiem. slso.org
▪ Classic 107.3: ‘Musical Ancestries: Algeria’ — 10 a.m. Saturday, March 5. Radio program on Classic 107.3. A presentation that incorporates visual images, maps, audio clips, text and hands-on activities in a user-friendly and engaging way. There are links to the original radio broadcast audio file, the written script for that audio broadcast and further resources (both online and in the St. Louis community) for students, teachers and families. classic1073.org/musical-ancestries
▪ Heartland Community Chorus presents ‘Shamrocks and Shenanigans’ — 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Lindendale Park Ballroom, 2005 Parkhill Drive, Highland. A rollicking evening of food, fun and music featuring the Irish Aires. A “Fund the Need” appeal will go to funding the orchestra for the 2022 Christmas concert. Tickets are $30 and available from any chorus member or online at heartlandcommunitychorus.org. 618-409-0374.
▪ Salt of the Earth — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $12. bluestrawberrystl.com
▪ 27th annual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival — Sunday, March 6, through Sunday, March 13. Virtual event. Presenting a selection of documentary and feature films from around the world. While all films depict a piece of the Jewish experience, the themes are universal and are meant to appeal to all, regardless of faith. In addition to 13 compelling films, the Festival offers discussions with filmmakers and others associated with the films. A complete list of films and discussions, including trailers, can be found at stljewishfilmfestival.org.
▪ ‘Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, through Thursday, March 10; and 1 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. For tickets and info: fabulousfox.com.
▪ Looking Glass Playhouse presents ‘The Audience’ — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Looking Glass Playhouse, 301 W. Saint Louis St., Lebanon. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II has met with each of her 12 Prime Ministers in a private weekly audience. The discussions are utterly secret, even to the royal and ministerial spouses. “The Audience” is a glimpse into the woman behind the crown. For info, tickets and additional performances: lookingglassplayhouse.com.
▪ The Ron Jackson Trio featuring Katie McGrath — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $20. bluestrawberrystl.com
Clubs & 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. A Zoom meeting may also be in-person. Registration is required in order to receive the link or location for these meetings. For more information or to register, contact Pat Rudloff at silverlining6@charter.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.
▪ A Plethora of Pens — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, March 7. Online via Zoom. An open group for all writing levels and genres. Different topics every month. This is not a critique group, although there are occasional group crits, mostly to improve the ability to critique others. No registration required. 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. Free and open to all. For info or to join the Zoom meeting, contact Craig at 618-567-6095. palgroup.org
▪ O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary Meeting — 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. 618-210-8156 or ofallonsunriserotary.org
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 with side dishes. Dine-in and carryout. Credit cards accepted. Orders can be called in at 618-632-6229.
▪ Swansea Fish Stand – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 216 Service St., Swansea. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and more. Saturday: fried chicken. Open for carryout, call-in and dine-in orders. 618-222-7171. facebook.com/swanseafishstand
▪ Collinsville American Legion Fish Fry — 3-7:45 p.m. Fridays. Collinsville American Legion, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Curbside delivery and dine-in. Cash or check only. Place a curbside order by calling 618-345-2508. facebook.com/legionpst365
▪ Prairie DuPont American Legion Post 485 Fish Fry — Noon until sold out, Fridays through April 15. Prairie DuPont American Legion Post 485, 200 S. 5th St., Dupo. Cod, catfish or crabcake plates, fish sandwiches, shrimp scampi, sides. facebook.com/DupoAmLegion
▪ St. Mary’s Fish Fry — 4-6:30 p.m. Fridays through April 15. St. Mary’s Church, 1706 W. Main St., Belleville. Freshly prepared fish and choice of sides. Drive-thru only. Cash, credit/debit or check accepted. Enter the campus via 17th Street, order when you arrive and your take-home feast will be hot-and-ready when you drive around to the food preparation area.
▪ St. Elizabeth Church Fish Fry - 4-7 p.m. Fridays during Lent. St. Elizabeth Church, 2300 Pontoon Road, Granite City. Cod, pollock, shrimp. facebook.com/St-Elizabeth-Granite-City-Famous-Fish-Fry-139319583206514
▪ 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. Henry Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays through April 15. Msgr. Voss Parish, 5303 W. Main St., Belleville. Fried cod, baked salmon, fried shrimp, cole slaw, French fries, onion rings, mac n’ cheese, hush puppies, spaghetti, soup, desserts. Cash or credit cards accepted. Dine in and carryout. 618-233-2423.
▪ St. Teresa Men’s Club Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays through April 1. St. Teresa School, 1108 Lebanon Ave., Belleville. Fish, shrimp, spaghetti, sides. Sandwich or dinner plate. Dine in or carryout. facebook.com/stteresamensclubfishfry
▪ Firefighters Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 4. 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. 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. 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 — 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 4. Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Call 618-566-2288 to order.
▪ Quail Club Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays March 4 through April 15. Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Church Road, Belleville. Cod cut-ups, walleye, shrimp, burgers. Sides and desserts available. Carryout available. No phone orders.
▪ Smithton Turner Hall Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays through April 15. Smithton Turner Hall, 115 N. Julia St., Smithton. Dine in and carryout. Carryout orders can be called in at 618-277-9690. facebook.com/smithton.turnerhall
▪ Albers Legion Breakfast — 8-11 a.m. Sunday, March 6. American Legion Post 1026, 600 N. Bertha St., Albers. Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids 5-12, under 5 free. Dine in or carryout. 618-248-5505.
▪ St. Augustine of Canterbury Building & Grounds All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast — 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6. St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish Hall, 1900 W. Belle, Belleville. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit cocktail, coffee, orange juice and milk. Cost: Adults $9, kids ages 4-12 $5, under 4 free. No family pays more than $30 (includes immediate family, high school and younger).
▪ Pork Steak Dinner — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6. St. Luke’s Hall, corner of North Church and East C streets, Belleville. Pork steak, potato salad, baked beans, dessert. Carryout only.
▪ 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. 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
▪ St. Clair County Office on Aging Yoga Gold — 10 a.m. Thursdays. Nichols Center, 515 E. D St., Belleville. Certified instructor Jessica Pollock leads a 60-minute class offering traditional yoga poses (sitting and standing) and breath work. Sitting in a chair instead of using a yoga mat is an option. Call Mary to register, 618-234-4410, ext.7034.
▪ AARP Tax Aide — 9 a.m. to noon by appointment Friday, March 4. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St. Glen Carbon. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provides free tax preparation assistance to anyone. IRS-certified volunteers make filing taxes easy for you. There is no fee, no sales pitch for other services, and AARP membership is not required. Call 618-288-1212 to schedule an appointment during library hours.
▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5. 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.
▪ Adult Zumba w/ Aimee — 6-7 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 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. Face masks required. Requires registration; space is limited. glencarbonlibrary.org.
▪ ‘Religions of America’ — 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays March 12 through April 9. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows – Shrine Visitors Center, 442 S. DeMazenod Drive, Belleville. A five-part scripture study series presented by Mark Etling, Ph.D. Fee: $50 for series or $10 per session. Pre-registration required. 618-394-6281 or snows.org.
Blood Drives
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 2-6 p.m. Friday, March 4. Knights of Columbus Highland, 12454 Illinois 143, Highland. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, March 7. OSF HealthCare Platelet Drive, 200 Alton Square H1, Alton. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 3-6 p.m. Monday, March 7. Troy United Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. Busey Bank-Edwardsville, 330 W. Vandalia St., Edwardsville. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. Carriel Jr. High, 451 N. Seven Hills Road, O’Fallon. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 9. Tap Haus, 1428 N. Illinois St., Belleville. In memory of Ian Bequette. For an appointment: 800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org.
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 9. Shiloh United Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., Shiloh. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 9. St. James Catholic Parish & School, Parish Room, 412 W. Washington Ave., Millstadt. In memory of Lindsey Herbeck. For an appointment: 800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org.
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 2-6 p.m. Thursday, March 10. GC Cuisine & Crystal Garden, 1230 University Drive, Edwarsville. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 2:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Lebanon Women’s Club, 753 True Value Drive, Lebanon. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenterimpact.org.