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Events
▪ Friends of the Fairview Heights Library Book Sale — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 18; Saturday, March 19; and Monday, March 21. Basement of the Fairview Heights Public Library, 10017 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights. Items individually priced on Friday, $5 per bag on Saturday, $1 per bag om Monday. fairviewheightslibrary.org
▪ Saint Louis Astronomical Society: ‘The Steps of Making a Mirror or Why I Do It the Way I Do It’ — 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 18. Online via Zoom. Mirror making of the 21st Century has advanced to the point that mirrors are larger but more compact than ever before. To accomplish this, modern professional mirror makers are using state-of-the-art techniques and equipment to shape the concave surface of the mirrors. They achieve accuracies not possible for amateur or commercial telescope makers. Michael Lockwood of Lockwood Custom Optics will discuss some of the equipment and techniques he uses to make some of the best telescope mirrors ever produced for the amateur and professional astronomer. Free and open to the public. slasonline.org
▪ Oil and Electronics Drive — 8-11 a.m. Saturday, March 19. Highland Middle School, south parking lot, 2813 Illinois 160, Highland. Collecting used oil and used electronics for a cleaner and safer environment. Ecycling items include TVs (fee of $5-35 for plasma/CRT/flatscreen), audio/visual equipment, computers and accessories, networking equipment, gaming equipment and consoles, converters, receivers.
▪ Screening Clinic for Children with Bone, Muscle or Joint Problems — 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 19. Anderson Hospital, 6800 IL Route 162, Maryville. A doctor will be available to screen children to see if they have a condition that a Shriners Hospital can treat. Walk-ins welcome. Screenings take about 15 minutes. facebook.com/events/375249967486267
▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 19. Tri Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Book donations accepted during the sale and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Masks required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.
▪ Colorectal Cancer Awareness Drive-Through Event — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 19. Cancer Care Center, 321 Regency Park, O’Fallon. Providers at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Radiation Oncology Center will give away free at-home colon cancer test kits. The InSure ONE at-home screening test includes full instructions for an easy, water-based sampling for specimen collection. Patients MUST return the sample to the Cancer Care Center of O’Fallon between March 21-25. St. Elizabeth’s laboratory will analyze, and results will be reviewed by a physician to then be provided to each participant and their primary care provider. The kits are available while supplies last. 618-607-5545.
▪ Metals & Electronics Recycle Drive — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 19. St. Clair Township Building, 107 Service St., Swansea. Accepting office equipment, vehicles, electronics, batteries, appliances, machinery. Fees for TV/Monitor, CRT. No paper, glass, plastic, wood, cardboard or tires. 618-344-7232 or powerrecycling.com.Goshen Winter Market — 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 19. 100 St. Louis St., Edwardsville. Shop your favorite vendors Visit the expansion parking lot downtown and begin your shopping. facebook.com/goshenmarket
▪ ‘From Obscurity to Greatness: Illinois and Lincoln, 1830- 1861’ with Kevin J. Wood — 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Collinsville Library, 408 W. Main St., Collinsville. A presentation with the portrayal of Abraham Lincoln as he reminisces about his life and times in Illinois during the years of 1830- 1861. Mr. Lincoln also interacts with the audience by asking questions. The program will last an hour and will be followed by a Q&A, photos and informal interactions. Free and open to the public. mvld.org
▪ Celestial Moon + Tarot Soundbath by SVOUND — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton. The moon plays such a beautiful role for our planet and our lives. Using the moon cycle is a powerful way to help us guage things in our lives as change constantly swirls around us. The tarot cards messages will provide intuitive ways that we can explore broader perspectives and understandings in our life. Sound vibration will promote a state of relaxation, ease and openness. Tickets are $40 in advance or at the door. jacobyartscenter.org
▪ Volunteer Event: Bush Honeysuckle Removal — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24. Piasa Bird Park, Illinois 100, Alton. Volunteers needed to help remove bush honeysuckle. Free lunch and necessary tools provided. All ages welcome. Volunteers to not need to stay for the entire event. Registration recommended: https://conta.cc/3sO5BON. ngrrec.org
▪ Belleville Public School District #118 Kindergarten Registration — By appointment Monday, March 28, through Friday, April 1. Registration will include children who will be five years of age on or before Sept. 1 and who reside within the school district. Parents are requested to bring the certified copy of the child’s birth certificate at the time of registration along with three proofs of residence. Physical and immunization forms will be distributed at this time. Parents may register their children by calling the school to make an appointment from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m. Parents who are unable to be at the school during these times should contact their home school principal to arrange a mutually convenient time to register their children.
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 18. Smithton Senior Center, 711 S. Main St., Smithton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Partner night. Snacks welcome. Water, soda and coffee will be available for purchase. Masks not required. Questions call 618-791-8769 or 618-698-3785.
▪ Trivia Night & Silent Auction to Help Restore the Old Millstadt Water Tower — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19. St. James Parish Center, 423 W. Madison, Millstadt. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Silent auction, mulligans, survivor round, cash prizes. Bring your own snacks. Beverages available for purchase or bring your own. Cost: $120 per table, six to eight players. Reservations: Betty at 618-476-7326 or Marianne at 618-476-3696 or e-mail millstadttinman@gmail.com.
▪ Trivia Night for the Sake of Art — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 26. KC Club, 5420 Old Collinsville Road, Fairview Heights. Doors open at 6 p.m. Mulligans, silent auction, heads & tails, 50/50. Cash prizes for top two teams. Cost: $15 per person, up to eight per table. Benefits Midwest Salute to the Arts. For reservations: 618-257-0154 or shoeman2004@gmail.com.
Theater/Concerts
▪ St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Thibaudet Plays Gershwin — 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 18, and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. From sea to shining sea. Stéphane and Jean-Yves Thibaudet revel in the high spirits of George Gershwin’s Concerto in F. James Lee III explores the joys, sorrows, and triumphs of Harriet Tubman’s life in “Chuphshah!” Sergei Rachmaninoff wrote his Symphony No. 3 in exile from his beloved Russia, and balances melancholy with exuberance, prayer with triumph. slso.org
▪ ‘The Man in Room 6’ Premiere — 7 p.m. Friday, March 18. Lincoln Theatre, 103 E. Main St., Belleville. Carrie (Jackie Kelly) is a socially-troubled young woman trying to mend a strained relationship with her mother. After her grandfather dies in a nursing home, Carrie finds herself attracted to William (Bill Oberst Jr.), an elderly man in a neighboring room. William’s doctor offers Carrie a part-time position with the nursing home to keep tabs on the old man. William shares a series of tall tales from his life as a younger man. He claims to be immortal, cursed to never die, but to grow old and sick. Before he can finish his final tale, William mysteriously disappears, and Carrie is implicated in his murder. Filmmaker Q&A after the film. lincolntheatre-belleville.com
▪ Sherie White: In Concert — 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 18. Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $15. bluestrawberrystl.com
▪ The Trophy Mules — 8 p.m. Friday, March 18. Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp Ave., St. Louis. Opening for Trapper Schoepp with Austin Jones. https://fb.me/e/34UZ9zGhx
▪ Nashville Live at The Sheldon: The Lonely Fighters — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19. The Sheldon Ballroom, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Singer/songwriters Claire Wyndham and Chris Roberts blend seamless harmonies with an authenticity that harkens back to the classic 1970s West Coast sounds of Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles and John Denver. thesheldon.org
▪ Paul Childers: In Concert — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $15. bluestrawberrystl.com
▪ The Wee Heavies — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Back by popular demand with its eclectic mix of Scottish, Irish and American folk music, which combines tradition, innovative original arrangements and moving interpretation. Dedicated to music from and influenced by the Celtic tradition, tenors Aaron Schiltz and Peter Merideth, baritone Jay Harkey, and bass Steve Neale began singing together in St. Louis’ Shaw neighborhood in 2013 after they observed a distinct lack of a cappella Celtic music at charitable events. They create a sound rich in harmony with unexpected twists and an energy that has audiences clapping, stomping, and singing along. thehett.com
▪ St. Louis Classical Guitar: Mak Grgić — 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19. The Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road, St. Louis. Touted as a “gifted young guitarist” by the New York Times, and “a guitarist to keep an eye on” by the Washington Post, Mak Grgić is emerging as a star on the worldwide stage. An expansive and adventurous repertoire attests to his versatility and wide-ranging interests: from the Baroque and Renaissance to music of the cinema; from ethnic music of his native Balkans to extreme avant-garde and microtonal music, Grgić’s extraordinary talents and tastes as soloist, collaborator, and recording artist are fueled by his curiosity, imagination, and boundless energy. stlclassicalguitar.org
▪ St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Music of John Williams — 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Enjoy the music of John Williams with Stéphane Denève and your SLSO to celebrate the legendary composer’s 90th birthday in 2022. Selections from “Superman,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and more fill Powell Hall with Williams’ iconic soundtracks from the big screen. Arrive early to take photos with members of the 501st Legion prior to the concert and during intermission. slso.org
▪ Colin Hay Live at The Lincoln — 8 p.m. Monday, March 21. Lincoln Theatre, 103 E. Main St., Belleville. Colin Hay, from Men at Work, has written and released some 13 solo albums, the latest being “I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself” an album of cover material, released through Nashville-based Compass Records. Tickets and info: lincolntheatre-belleville.com.
▪ Erika Henningsen: Star of ‘Mean Girls’ on Broadway — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22. Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets start at $25. bluestrawberrystl.com
▪ David Graham, Kevin Patterson & John Kavanaugh — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24. Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. bluestrawberrystl.com
▪ New Jewish Theatre presents Neil Simon’s ‘Laughter on the 23rd Floor’ — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24. Wool Theatre, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis. This Neil Simon favorite depicts the harried writing staff as they frantically scramble to top each other with gags while competing for the attention of star madman, Max Prince. Filled with nostalgia, classic Catskills humor and colorful characters, “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” is bound to have you … well … laughing. For additional performances and ticket information: jccstl.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.
▪ Madison County Retired Teachers, Unit 3 — 9-11 a.m. Friday, March 18. Collinsville Senior Center, 420 E. Main St., Collinsville. Guest speaker: Nick Stabler from TRS, covering insurance and other topics of interest for teachers. Lunch available for $5. 618-235-2598.
▪ St. Clair County Office on Aging Grief Support Group — 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, March 21. PSOP, 201 N. Church St., Belleville. Diana Cuddeback, LCSW, with Heartlinks Grief Support Center facilitates this peer grief support group for older adults who have lost a loved one. Grief is hard. Learning about the grief process and being with others who understand helps. This group meets on the third Monday of each month. Please call Susan at 618-234-4410, ext. 7044, to register.
▪ Parkinson’s Disease Discovery Group — 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 22. Sullivan Conference Room, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. Meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. This group provides the opportunity to learn and share helpful information, support each other in dealing with Parkinson’s disease-related issues, and to connect with others who can relate to your experience. Registration is not necessary to attend. Masking (non-cloth) is still required in health care facilities. For more information or questions, please call 618-651-2720. stjosephshighland.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
▪ Bible Study Fellowship — 9:30-11 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. St. Matthew Methodist Church, 1200 Moreland Drive, Belleville. Morning class includes classes for newborn through Pre-K. We will be studying the gospel of Matthew through April. 618-520-8357 or 618-593-4104.
▪ 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.
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 — 3-7:30 p.m. Fridays through April 15. Prairie DuPont American Legion Post 485, 200 S. 5th St., Dupo. Cod, catfish or crab cake 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.
▪ Maryville MPH Church Knights of Columbus Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays during Lent. Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Parish Center, 200 N. Lange, Maryville. Two pieces of cod, fries or onion rings, two hush puppies, cole slaw and a drink for $11. One piece of cod, fries or onion rings, 2 hush puppies, cole slaw and drink for $7. facebook.com/MotherofPerpetualHelpMaryville
▪ 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
▪ St. Joseph Church Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays through April 8. St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 6 N. Alton S.t, Freeburg. Fried cod loins (plate, sandwich or pound), baked cod, shrimp, green beans, fries, homemade slaw, stewed tomatoes, mac and cheese. Orders taken in person or by calling 618-539-4720. Sponsored by the Support Committee.
▪ Highland Fish Fry — 4-7:30 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 18. 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. 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. facebook.com/shiloheagles545
▪ Mascoutah Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays through April 15. Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Call 618-566-2288 to order.
▪ Quail Club Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays 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
▪ Aviston American Legion Spring Pork Sausage and Roast Beef Dinner — 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 20. Aviston American Legion, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Includes whole hog pork sausage, roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, sauerkraut, green beans, applesauce and dessert. Din in and carryout available.
▪ New Shining Light HDNC ‘Lunch & Brunch On Us’ — 11 a.m. Wednesdays in March. New Shining Light HDNC, 740 Broadway, Venice. 618-530-2347 or 618-558-6143.
Reservations Required
▪ AARP Tax Aide — 9 a.m. to noon by appointment Friday, March 18. 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. glencarbonlibrary.org
▪ Belleville Police Department Tour — 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 18. Belleville Police Department, 720 W. Main St., Belleville. There is no charge for the tour. Space is limited. Registration is required. To register: angelsbod@gmail.com or text 618-719-1154. Sponsored by the Angels of SCC, TOCO and The Salvation Army of SCC.
▪ St. Clair County Office on Aging Yoga Gold — 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Class led by Mary Rose Grant. Cost: $5 per class. Call Mary to register, 618-234-4410, ext.7034.
▪ Medicare Q&A — 6-7 p.m. Monday, March 21. Online via Zoom. Facilitated by Jon Burgmann of Burgmann Insurance Group in O’Fallon. If you are looking to sign up for Medicare and have questions on how to register or what is covered, this will be a great time to ask. Bring your questions and learn what to expect when you join Medicare. Register: glencarbonlibrary.org.
▪ St. Clair County Office on Aging Jewelry Making Class — 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 23. 201 N. Church St., Belleville. Get ready for Cardinals baseball and make a baseball-themed bracelet. A great gift for another/yourself or to stick in an Easter basket. April Barnes from Three Sisters Crafts will teach the group how to make a bracelet using lead crystal and baseball beads. Cost: $5, includes materials. Reserve your space: 618-234-4410, ext. 7044.
▪ 41st annual Women’s Interfaith Conference — 1 p.m. Thursday, March 31. Virtual event. At this year’s gathering entitled “Women Of Faith: Living Our Faith In A Secular World,” followers of the religious communities of Hinduism, Sikhism, Christianity, Baha’ism, Judaism and Islam share how individually and communally those in their faiths have addressed and attempted to positively influence the current challenging issues of human society. Free to attend; donations accepted. Register at https://interfaithstl.org/wic2022 to receive the online webinar link for the conference. 314-469-3553.
Worth the Drive
▪ River-to-River Trail Society Hike: Thacker Hollow, Gallatin County — 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19. Meet at the green pole barn one-quarter mile east of Double M Campground, 5320 Thacker Hollow Road, Junction. Hike led by Sam Morales. This will be a hike of about four hours and five and one half miles. This hike is free and open to the public. Hikes are intended for people in good health who have done some hiking in the past. Hiking sticks and boots or sturdy shoes are strongly recommended. All hikers should bring their own water and a snack. No dogs, please. 618-384-1321.
This story was originally published March 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM.