Your weekend entertainment guide to the metro-east: Plenty of fun events to choose from
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Events
▪ Seed St. Louis Free Online Class: ‘Summer Pruning for Tree and Cane Fruits’ — 2-3 p.m. Thursday, July 14. Online via Zoom. In the summer, some fruiting plants benefit from pruning. Dean Gunderson, Director of Education at Seed St. Louis, will go over how to manage and maintain these plants in summer to keep them yielding for years to come. This class will contain the same information as the 6 p.m. class. A recording of this live virtual program will be posted to the St. Louis County Library YouTube channel within three business days. Register to receive Zoom info: facebook.com/events/394128609336124.
▪ St. Jacob Homecoming — 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 5 p.m. Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16. St. Jacob Township Park, Douglas and 2nd streets, St. Jacob. Rides open 5 p.m. all three days. Food, rides, games, live music and parades, featuring grand marshal Billy Greenwood from I Heart Radio. Thursday is Family Night with $1 rides. Parades take place 7 p.m. Friday and 6:30 p.m. Saturday. facebook.com/stjacobhomecomingofficial
▪ Seed St. Louis Free Online Class: ‘Summer Orchard Pruning and Growing Blackberries and Raspberries’ — 6-7 p.m. Thursday, July 14. Online via Zoom. Summer is a critical time to prune your apples, pears, blackberries, and raspberries. It is also the best time to prune your trees if you are trying to keep them smaller than they want to grow. Dean Gunderson, Director of Education at Seed St. Louis will cover how to do the summer pruning, how to safely shorten tree height, and how to grow blackberries and raspberries successfully in the St. Louis region. Register to receive Zoom info: facebook.com/events/1100925827448586.
▪ 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.
▪ 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
▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 16. Tri Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Book donations accepted 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and during the sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Masks required. 618-667-2133.
▪ Metals & Electronics Recycle Drive — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 16. 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.
▪ How Healthy is Your Heart Program — 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19. Marine Senior Citizens Center, 101 W. Silver St., Marine. Professional, Delissa Dennison, Health Promotion Coordinator from Anderson Hospital will present the program addressing how to keep your heart healthy, numbers important to having a healthy heart you should know, and heart health problems such as heart attack, irregular heart rhythm, congestive failure, and other heart issues. Free for residents of Marine and surrounding communities.
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, July 15. 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.
Theater/Concerts
▪ Highland Thursday Night Live Concert Series: Salmon Creek Band — 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14. Downtown Square, Highland. Enjoy live entertainment on Thursday evenings. Feel free to bring your own lawn chair(s), blanket, cooler, etc., and enjoy the show. The Lions Club will be selling brats, pork burgers and chicken sandwiches. highlandil.gov
▪ 2022 Summer Music Series: Big Rigs — 8 p.m. Friday, July 15. 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.
▪ Highland Muny Band — Approximately 8 p.m. Friday, July 15. Downtown Square, Highland. Listen to the beautiful music of the Muny Band all summer. Free and open to the public. facebook.com/HighlandMunyBand
▪ Golden Anniversaries Film Discussion: ‘The Getaway’ — 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16. St. Louis Public Library, 1301 Olive St., St. Louis. Fresh from their collaboration on “Junior Bonner” — also released in 1972 — director Sam Peckinpah and star Steve McQueen quickly re-teamed on “The Getaway.” Based on a novel by hardboiled writer Jim Thompson, the film’s screenplay was written by Walter Hill, who a few years later embarked on his own impressive directorial career (“The Warriors,” “The Long Riders”). Intro and discussion by Robert Hunt, former film critic for The Riverfront Times. cinemastlouis.org/golden-anniversaries
▪ ‘Strings Under the Stars’ — 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 20. Mid-Century Modern Architecture Museum, 8501 W. Main St., Belleville. A musical program of light classical and “pop” music will be played by the string quartet from the Belleville Philharmonic. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. Cold bottled water will be available. The museum features the work of Belleville architect Charles E. King, FAIA, and will be open at 6 p.m. for tours. Donations accepted. Sponsored by the Belleville Philharmonic Society and the Belleville Historical Society.
▪ Whitaker Music Festival 2022 Concert Series: Mo Egeston All-Stars — 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 20. 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
▪ St. Clair County Office on Aging Grief Support Group — 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, July 18. 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. 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.
▪ St. Clair County Office on Aging Senior Level 1 Pickleball — 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. St. Paul UCC, 115 W. B St., Belleville. Pickleball is the latest trend for seniors, combining ping pong, badminton and tennis. This new group is for beginners. To register: 618-234-4410, ext. 7034.
▪ Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of St. Clair County — 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 19. Belleville Corps & Community Center, 20 Glory Place, Belleville. The group will discuss the “Dress and Angel” event that will be held Aug. 6, and the Fall Luncheon/Fashion Show/Bazaar/Silent Auction held in November at the St. Clair Country Club.
▪ 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
▪ 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.
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
▪ Edwardsville Masonic Lodge Breakfast — 8-11 a.m. Saturday, July 16. Edwardsville Masonic Lodge, 90 Kriege Farm Road, Glen Carbon. Biscuits & gravy with scrambled eggs. Eat in or carryout. Cost: $5 recommended donation. Proceeds benefit Children’s Dyslexia Center - Southern Illinois. edwardsvillemasons.org or facebook.com/edwardsvillemasons
Reservations Required
▪ ‘Themes in the Gospel of St. Luke’ — 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 16, 23, & 30. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Shrine Guild Center, 442 S. DeMazenod Drive, Belleville. Mark Etling, Ph.D., adjunct associate professor at the School for Professional Studies at St. Louis University, presents a three-part scripture study series. Fee: $30 for the series, or $10 per session. Pre-registration required. 618-394-6281 or snows.org/ministries/spiritual-programs.
▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 16. 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.
▪ ‘Spine Care & Compression Fractures’ — 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20. 201 N. Church St., Belleville. Check in at 10:15-10:30 a.m. Beth Krueger, RN from Interventional Radiology at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital will present on this topic. Reservations required and accepted until July 18 or until capacity reached. Registered attendees eligible for attendance prizes. Call 618-234-4410, ext. 7044. Sponsored by St Clair County Office on Aging and HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.
▪ Adult Zumba with Aimee — 6-7 p.m. Thursday, July 21. 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. Space is limited. Requires Registration. glencarbonlibrary.org
▪ Vacation Bible School - Cooking School — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, July 25, through Friday, July 29. Hope Lutheran Church, 3715 Wabash, Granite City. For children kindergarten through sixth grade. Call 618-876-7568 to register.
▪ 6th annual Got Your Six Support Dogs Golf Scramble — 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19. Belk Park Golf Course, 880 Belk Park Road, Wood River. Check in is at 8 a.m. Cost: $100 per golfer (four per team). Mulligans, team skins $20 each. Register by July 19. Registration info: sam@gyssd.org or facebook.com/gotyoursixptsdsupportdogs.
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 July 13, 2022 at 8:00 AM.