Your weekend guide to the metro-east: More than 30 events to choose from
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Events
▪ Waterloo Mural Contest — Now through Friday, June 10. The City of Waterloo is inviting talented artists to submit mural designs for the Waterloo Mural Contest. Up to four finalists will be awarded a prize of $1,000 each, and will have the opportunity to install their mural on a building in Waterloo. All submitted designs must be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 10. Winners will be announced Friday, June 24. Installation of murals must be completed between Friday, July 1, and Friday, Aug. 12. 618-939-8600, ext. 211 or waterloo.il.us/our-community/mural-contest.
▪ Love a Senior Day — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 10. Belle-Clair Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 200 S. Belt East, Belleville. Featuring local providers of services, activities and residential options for senior citizens. The Love a Senior Day model was conceived by Carol Chiarito, founder of the non-profit, Love a Senior Company. The event is sponsored by the Uncle Gene Foundation, Gateway Grizzlies, Ameren Illinois, St. Clair County Community Action Agency, Wilks and Associates, St. Clair County Transit District and ClearCaptions. Admission: A donation of $1 or more per person or free online at http://loveasenior.org/belleville/. 833-588-6977.
▪ Millstadt Township Farmers Market — 3-6 p.m. Fridays. Millstadt VFW Event Center, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. Featuring everything: local plants, fruit, coffee, produce, flowers, honey, eggs, baked goods, jellies/jams and flea market items. No vendor fees. 618-476-3037.
▪ Rummage Sale — 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 10, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 11. St. Paul’s UCC, 115 W. B St., Belleville. Clothes, housewares, books and more at bargain prices. Free admission. Brown bag special on Saturday. 618-233-3303.
▪ 22nd annual Madison County Garden Tour — 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 10, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Self-guided tours in Edwardsville and Glen Carbon. Tour eight beautiful gardens, rain or shine. Tickets are $13 (kids 10 and under free), good for both days, and can be purchased at Joe’s Market Basket, Edwardsville and Troy; Creekside Nursery, Collinsville; Edwardsville Children’s Museum, or online at www.event.gives/madcogardentour22. 618-344-4230.
▪ Tower Grove Park Beer and Cocktail Garden — 4-8 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through October. Ruins Pond, Tower Grove Park, 4257 Northeast Drive, St. Louis. Enjoy a variety of seasonal and classic Schlafly beer, four seasonally rotating cocktails from STL Barkeep, food truck fare, live music, yoga and yard games. Free to attend. A portion of the beer and cocktail proceeds will benefit Tower Grove Park. schlafly.com
▪ Metals & Electronics Recycle Drive — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 11. Public Parking Lot, 227 W. Main St., Collinsville. Accepting office equipment, vehicles, electronics, batteries, appliances, machinery. Fees for TV/Monitor, CRT. No paper, glass, plastic, wood, cardboard or tires. 618-344-7232.
▪ Highland Garden Club 16th annual Garden Tour — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Featuring six private gardens around Highland as well as the Gardens at Glik Park and Lila’s Garden at the intersection of Olive Street and Lindenthal Avenue. Advance tickets are $6 and can be purchased at The Greenhouse of Highland, Rural King Flower Shop or from Highland Garden Club members. Tickets on the day of the tour are $7. 618-696-2629.
▪ Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton. Fishing poles, bait and supplies provided for this free event. Food and drinks on site, 30 outdoor educational activities, trout and bluegill ponds, free gifts and prizes and more. 618-883-2524 or 618-786-3323, ext. 1.
▪ 24th annual Route 66 Festival — 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11. City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville. This year’s festival will feature live music, the classic car cruise, food vendors and an artisan market, inflatables, a petting zoo and the Route 66 10K Run. edwardsvilleroute66.com
▪ Juneteenth 2022 in the Delmar Loop — Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Delmar and Hamilton and St. Louis Artworks, businesses in the 5800 and 5900 blocks of Delmar, St. Louis. Celebrate Juneteenth in the Delmar Loop with art, music, and food. The event will open with a Drum Call by Baba Kunma. Performances include African Mascarade-Mask to Stilts, African Dance by Spirit Angel of African Dance, and Red Black & Brass Band. DJ KP will be the DJ for the event.
▪ Toastmasters International St. Clair Chapter (Club 496, Belleville) 75th Anniversary Luncheon — 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Papa Vito’s, 318 W. Washington St., Belleville. Keynote speaker: Distinguished Toastmaster Kevin Derosiers, bestselling author and motivational speaker. All are welcome to join this time of reflection, laughter and celebration. 618-593-3983 or 496.toastmastersclubs.org.
▪ Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce E-cycle Event — 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Troy United Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy. Place your items in your trunk, and the volunteers will remove them for you. A list of accepted items can be found online at troymaryvillecoc.com.
▪ Litchfield Pickers Market — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 12. 400 N. State St., Downtown Litchfield. Vintage, antique, industrial, architectural, repurposed and collectible goods. facebook.com/litchfieldpickersmarket
▪ St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive — Noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 16. Downtown Belleville YMCA Gymnasium, 200 S. Illinois St., Belleville. Donors will receive an exclusive Cards T-shirt. To make an appointment: redcrossblood.org and enter “Cards” as the sponsor code.
▪ HeartLands Conservancy Informational Open House — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16. Kappa House, 5101 Lake Drive, Cahokia Heights. Has flooding or water issues in western St. Clair County, IL, impacted you as a resident of the Prairie du Pont and Judy’s Branch watersheds? Come share information and input to help set priorities and goals for the Prairie du Pont Watershed. 618-566-4451, ext. 16 or heartlandsconservancy.org/pdp.
▪ Senior Diva Day — 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 17. East Main Street, Belleville. Be a diva, grab your friends and spend the morning exploring, shopping and dining along Belleville East Main Street. Tickets are $10, includes passport to get stamped at various stops to qualify for prizes. Special prize for best dressed in rainbow theme. Lunch special: pizza, salads from Bennie’s Pizza Pub and a discount coupon book. Check in at 10 a.m. at Joe & Onie’s or Sugar High. Lunch and prize drawings at noon at Bennie’s. For tickets: 618-234-4410, ext. 7044 (Susan), 7034 (Mary), 7042 (Melissa) or 7043 (Theresa). Sponsored by the St. Clair County Office on Aging and PSOP.
▪ O’Fallon Metro-East NAACP Branch Juneteenth Celebration — 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18. O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza, O’Fallon. There will be a guest speaker, book reading, book giveaway, storytelling and refreshments.
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.
▪ St. Clair County Office on Aging Mahjong — 12:30 p.m. Fridays. 201 N. Church St., Belleville. Mahjong is a game usually played by four people with 144 tiles that are drawn and discarded until one player secures the winning hand. Join our group and play this popular tile game. 618-234-4410, ext. 7034 or ext. 7044.
▪ Euchre — 7 p.m. Friday, June 10. 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. 618-791-8769 or 618-698-3785.
▪ Bunco Party — 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16. St. James Parish Center, 304 Madison St., Millstadt. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Includes 50/50 drawing, homemade dessert buffet. Everyone wins a prize. Tickets are $10 and available at the door or call Patty at 618-476-3731. Proceeds benefit the Home Delivery Meal Program at the Millstadt Township Senior Center.
▪ Pop-Up Mini Golf Fundraiser — Noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 16. Millstadt VFW Post 7980, 200 S. Veterans Drive, Millstadt. Only $5 per game. Concessions available at event and to-go. givesignup.org/TicketEvent/MillstadtLibraryPopUpMiniGolfFundraiser
Theater/Concerts
▪ Goshen Theatre Project presents ‘Willy Wonka, Jr.’ — 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9; and Friday, June 10; and 3 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Triad High School, 703 E. Highway 40, Troy. A captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. These family-friendly shows are estimated to be 90 minutes, which includes a 15 minute intermission. Tickets can be purchased immediately at https://gtp.booktix.com/.
▪ Music of Queen — 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 10. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. We will, we will rock your night! Back by popular demand, the SLSO and a full rock band celebrate the legendary music of Queen in a performance that bridges the gap between rock n’ roll and classical music. Experience this electrifying concert as the SLSO and rock band soar through tunes from all of your favorite albums including Queen, The Works, Jazz and more. slso.org
▪ Best of Shorts — 8 p.m. Friday, June 10. Public Media Commons, 3653 Olive St., St. Louis. Check-in starts at 7 p.m. Cinema St. Louis and St. Louis Public Radio are proud to co-present a free screening of a selection of short films from the 2021 Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) and 2021 Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase. In addition to the films, the event will feature a pre-recorded interview with Elvira Lind, director of “The Letter Room,” which won the Best of Fest Short award at SLIFF. Free to attend, but registration is required: stlpublicradio.org/events.
▪ 2022 Summer Music Series: Trezz Hombezz (ZZ Top Tribute) — 8 p.m. Friday, June 10. The Orris Theatre, 265 Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $20 at the door or online at stegenchamber.org/summer-music-series.
▪ Ragtime, Blues, and All That Jazz — 3 p.m. Sunday, June 12. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. In this tour de force concert, Byron Stripling showcases ragtime masters Scott Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton plus blues legends B.B. King and Muddy Waters. Byron’s entertaining and humorous vignettes about the music and its creators, plus a finale that closes with an unforgettable toe-tapping jam session, has made this one of his signature shows. Byron is joined by keyboardist Bobby Floyd of the Ray Charles, Dr. John and Count Basie Bands. slso.org
▪ The Trophy Mules — 3-6 p.m. Sunday, June 12. Lieferbrau Brewery, 118 E. Market St., Red Bud. Corey Saathoff and Josh Kean acoustic. https://fb.me/e/2A5O3caAm
▪ Whitaker Music Festival 2022 Concert Series: Old Souls Revival — 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. Entry at 5 p.m. The Whitaker Music Festival offers a lineup of free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars. Pack a picnic and enjoy the beauty of the Garden grounds in summertime bloom as you listen to the tunes and rhythms of an eclectic rotation of artists from week to week. Live music will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays through Aug. 3. Free admission entry begins at 5 p.m. Last entry is at 8:15 p.m. Advance reservations required. mobot.org/whitaker
Clubs & Support Groups
▪ 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
▪ Belleville Community Band — 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Belleville Philharmonic Hall, 116 N. Jackson St., Belleville. Currently seeking new members, particularly woodwinds, percussion and tuba. Visit the Belleville Community Band Facebook page for more info.
▪ Friends of the Belleville Public Library Meeting — 1 p.m. Thursday, June 16. Belleville Public Library-West Branch, 3414 W. Main St., Belleville. All are welcome.
▪ The National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwestern IL (NAMI SWI) — 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June 16. St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 1200 Moreland Drive, Belleville. For family members or other caregivers of someone who has a mental illness. Meetings held the third Thursday of each month. For information, contact Diane at diane.bski@live.com or call NAMI at 618-798-9788.
Food
▪ O’Fallon Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Traditional menu of cod, hamburgers, hot dogs, pork steaks and several side dishes. Dine-in and carryout. Credit cards accepted. Orders can be called in at 618-632-6229 or facebook.com/KnightsOfColumbus4239
▪ 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
▪ Okawville American Legion Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays. American Legion Post 233, 205 N. Hanover St., Okawville. Dine in or carryout. Also serving lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday with a salad bar. Pizza made fresh and served every day. facebook.com/OkawvilleLegion
Reservations Required
▪ Aspen Dental’s Day of Service — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Aspen Dental, 1707 W. Highway 50, O’Fallon. On Saturday, June 11, Aspen Dental locations nationwide will open their doors to provide free care to military veterans across the country. Now in its eighth year, the Day of Service provides much-needed dental care for veterans at no cost to honor their service and break down barriers to health care. Veterans can call 1-844-277-3646 (1-844-ASPENHMM) to find a location and schedule an appointment. Advance appointments are required.
▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11. Online via Zoom. Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga with instructor Sarah Hartwig. Space is limited. Registration required. Register at glencarbonlibrary.org.
▪ Virtual Evening Flow Yoga — 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15. Online via Zoom. A Slow Flow mixed levels practice that will lead you through a series of yoga poses that focus on strengthening, lengthening, and stretching. Requires Registration. Instructed by Anne Hughes. Register at glencarbonlibrary.org.
▪ Yes Committee for the Millstadt Library Pool Party — 6-8 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Millstadt Pool, 300 W. Parkview Drive, Millstadt. Snack bar will be open. BYO drinks (no glass). Enjoy music, hotdogs, chips, bottled water. Cost: $5 per person or $20 per family. Reservations with payments in advance at the Millstadt Library or online by 11:59 p.m. Friday, June 17, at givesignup.org/TicketEvent/VoteYesMillstadtLibraryPoolParty.
Worth the Drive
▪ Ste. Genevieve Farmers Market – 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays. KC Hall grounds, 600 Market St., Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Locally produced vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, canned goods, vinegars, jams, jellies and freshly baked goods. facebook.com/SteGenevieveFarmersMarket
This story was originally published June 8, 2022 at 8:00 AM.