Looking for something to do in the days ahead? Here are more than 20 events to consider

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Highlighted Event

▪ 34th annual Midwest Salute to the Arts — 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. Moody Park, 525 S. Ruby Lane, Fairview Heights. The area’s oldest art festival includes artist demonstrations, live music, food and beverages and so much more. midwestsalute.com

Events

▪ 100 Years of Horsepower — Starts 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, Friday, Aug. 26 and Saturday, Aug. 27. Events all day, each day. Renner Stock Farms, 3412 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. An agricultural event highlighting many different years of farming. Includes a variety of tractors, farm machinery and other equipment, corn picking, shelling and plowing, farm museum tour, youth rodeo, contests, food and much more. 100yearsofhorsepower.com

▪ 2022 Friends of the Library Book Sale — 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 and Saturday, Aug. 27. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. Cash or check only.

▪ Buck-a-Bag Sale — 9-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26. 1050 N. State St., Freeburg. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, toys, shoes, books and miscellaneous items for $1 per bag. Sponsored by Food and Clothing Bank, Freeburg. 618-539-5070.

▪ 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.

▪ Alien Convention — 3-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 and Saturday, Aug. 27. Horner Park, Lebanon. This family-friendly carnival-type event will focus on bringing awareness and interest to the UFO/alien phenomenon.

▪ Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station — 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. O’Fallon Station, 212 E. 1st St., O’Fallon. Locally grown vegetables, flowers, fruits, eggs, cheese and meats. A selection of bakers and sweet treats along with coffee, craft brew beverages and artisans. Live music, patio seating, food truck on site. Bicycle and pet friendly. 618-624-0139 or ofallonstation.com/vine-street-market.

▪ Cause for Paws — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon. Cruise in with your pup and bring your appetite. Indulge in donuts, coffee and the Ramblin’ Rooster Food Truck. Special awards and prizes will be announced throughout the day. All makes and models are welcome with plenty of parking space. This event is open to the public with free admission. Donations are encouraged and will go directly to Stray Rescue of St. Louis. facebook.com/events/363286399229236

▪ Millstadt Senior Center Fundraiser — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Millstadt Senior Center, 102 S. Jefferson St., Millstadt. Includes a fabric and craft grab, used sewing machines, books and crafting supplies. Benefits the Meals on Wheels program.

▪ Festival of Nations — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27. Tower Grove Park, 4257 Northeast Drive, St. Louis. As one of the largest multicultural events in the country, Festival of Nations features a selection of over 80 food and retail vendors, community information booths, and two stages for live entertainment from around the world. The festival is not only about bridging cultures, but inspiring action as the event directly funds the International Institute of St. Louis’ work within the region to provide critical services to refugees and immigrants including educational opportunities, workforce solutions, resettlement services, and social services. festivalofnationsstl.org

▪ Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center Grand Opening Ceremony — 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. With the opening of the Taylor Visitor Center, the Garden ushers in a new era that will transform every visit and embody our mission to create meaningful experiences that inspire a love of plants and a passion to protect them. The grand opening includes live music, storytelling and other special events. The Garden is offering free admission to all visitors Saturday, Aug. 27, and Sunday, Aug. 28, to celebrate. 314-577-5100 or mobot.org.

▪ Elsah Festival — 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Village of Elsah. The festival, which marks the end of the summer travel season, will include history walking tours, a Wetlands Trail Tour and a Pollinator Garden Tour. Live music will take place throughout the village including at the Riverview House and Gazebo at Green Tree Inn. All businesses and historic buildings will also be open throughout the afternoon featuring food, drink and craft vendors. Businesses will also be offering specials. escapetoelsah.com/elsahfestival

▪ Saint Teresa Catholic Church Picnic — 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. St. Teresa Catholic Church, 1108 Lebanon Ave., Belleville. Chicken dinner, live band, bingo, baskets, silent auction, children’s area. 618-410-1047.

▪ Jewish Community Center’s biannual Used Book Sale — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 (preview day), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29 through Thursday, Sept. 1. Staenberg Family Complex, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis. Thousands of titles will be available, including mystery and intrigue, novels, biographies, politics, religion, sports, cookbooks, history, animals, art, science, science fiction, business, women’s issues, foreign languages, gardening, poetry, psychology, self-help, humor…the list goes on. Admission: $10 on Sunday; free Monday-Wednesday, and fill a bag for $5 Thursday. Masks required for entry. jccstl.com

▪ Part-Time Job Fair — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. The Innovation Hub, 123 S. 10th St., Mount Vernon. A part-time job fair will be held with prospective employers from a variety of industries on hand to meet with those looking for part-time employment. In addition to door prizes and job opportunities, Job Fair attendees can also learn about resources that can assist them with returning to work, getting their GED, résumé reviews and more. For more information about attending the Part Time Job Fair to check out available positions, visit https://fb.me/e/2kA0Eyl7p or call the Jefferson County Development Corporation at 618-244-3554.

▪ Brave Like Ben Fundraiser — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. Bennie’s Pizza Pub, 113 E. Main St., Belleville. 10% of all dine-in carryout sales will go to the Hay family as their infant son, Ben, waits for a heart transplant. T-shirts will be available for purchase. Follow Ben’s story at www.facebook.com/BraveLikeBen.

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. For more info: 618-234-4410, ext. 7034.

▪ Euchre — 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. Smithton Senior Center, 711 S. Main St., Smithton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 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: Michael Nitro — 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. 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

▪ St. Louis Metro Polka Club ‘Hawaiian Shirt’ Dance feat. The Rendition Band — 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. Caseyville VFW Hall, 415 N. Long St., Caseyville. facebook.com/events/749584379682861

Clubs & Support Groups

▪ Highland Garden Club Member Appreciation and New Member Drive — 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. 2466 Becker Road, Highland. Light refreshments will be served and 2023 dues collected ($10). The meeting will be held at the home of Ceil Kloss. Those who wish to carpool should meet at Glik Park parking lot near the footbridge, no later than 5:40 p.m. Bring a folding chair. New members are encouraged to attend.

▪ 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.

▪ Diabetes Support Group — 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. Frisse Conference Room, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. Open to those with diabetes and their family members and/or caregivers. The group meets on the first Thursday of each month. Participants will be required to wear non-cloth, medical-grade masks, as masks are still required in health care facilities per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Registration is required. 618-526-5743 or lisa.ketchem@hshs.org to register or for more information.

▪ PFLAG Edwardsville — 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. Rainbow House on Main, 808 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Please join us for a support and sharing-style meeting. 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, Sept. 1. Online via Zoom. “Share Your Research Experiences” - Attendees are asked to share bits of advice acquired during their own research, whether in St. Clair County or other states and counties. Lacking that, research questions may be posed to the audience. The meeting is open to the public, but space is limited. Reservation information is at stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/STCCGSIL.

Food

▪ 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

▪ 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, tilapia, catfish, 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. 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, Aug. 27. Edwardsville Masonic Lodge, 90 Kriege Farm Road, Glen Carbon. Biscuits & gravy with scrambled eggs and more. Recommended donation: $5. Eat in or carryout. Proceeds benefit Edwardsville Unity and Unity Fest 2022. edwardsvillemasons.org or facebook.com/edwardsvillemasons.

Reservations Required

▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. 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 — 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29. 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.

▪ Adult Zumba with Aimee — 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. 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

▪ Illinois Division of United Way of Greater St. Louis Annual Golf Scramble — 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. Stonewolf Golf Club, 1195 Stonewolf Trail, Fairview Heights. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Four-person scramble. Cost: $125 per person or $500 per team. Includes greens fees, cart, skins, mulligans, lunch, dinner. Prizes will be awarded for flights, longest drive and closest to the pin. For info or to register: HelpingPeople.org/golf2022

▪ Dr. Sandra Magnus Day — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Belleville. Join Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois for a presentation from Dr. Sandra Magnus, Girl Scout alum and recent United States Astronaut Hall of Fame inductee, and other activities. For more info or to register, gsofsi.org.

▪ Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois United We Lead Gala — 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. The Regency Conference Center, 400 Regency Park, O’Fallon. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. A fun night full of food, drink, silent and live auctions, girl testimonials, a special keynote speaker, live entertainment, and much more. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sandra Magnus, former NASA astronaut and Girl Scout alum. Entertainment features Erin Bode. For tickets and information: gsofsi.org.

▪ Sixth annual Fam Fun 3K Walk for Childhood Obesity — 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Lincoln Park, 606 S. 15th St., East St. Louis. Participants have an option of in-person or virtual participation. Cost: $25 per person. For info or to register: eventbrite.com/e/famfun3k-tickets-332028043817

▪ The National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwestern IL (NAMI SWI) Family-to-Family Education Class — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 12 through Oct. 31. Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, 8201 Old St. Louis Road, Belleville. A free eight-week educational course for family members and other caregivers of individuals who have a mental illness. Taught by Paul and Diane Borawski. Includes evidenced-based information about mental illnesses, treatment options, community resources, coping skills and much more. Registration is required. Email diane.bski@live.com to register or for more information.

▪ Optimist Club of Belleville Foundation Golf Tournament — 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23. The Orchards Golf Club, 1499 Golf Course Drive, Belleville. Registration starts at 7 a.m. Four-person scramble with shotgun start. Entry fee: $100 per person/$400 per team. Includes green fees and cart, range balls, lunch, prizes by flight, beverages, skins game and more. For info or to register: Barb Hohlt, 618-741-3345 or barbaraannhohlt@icloud.com. facebook.com/events/436660311429942

▪ Prairie Heart Foundation 5k walk and Health Fair — 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 24. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, One Saint Elizabeth Blvd., O’Fallon. Get powered up as you and your loved ones walk your way to a healthy heart! Plus, enjoy a variety of activities to fuel your heart healthy journey. The event is rain or shine, with prize drawings throughout the morning. Please, no pets. Register by Sept. 1 online at https://prairieheart.org/events/. 217-494-1194.

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

▪ Green Door Art Gallery: ‘Nature’s Palette’ Opening Reception — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. Edward Jones Office, 3141 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis. Green Door Art Gallery is pleased to partner with Bobby Lessentine, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, in presenting “Nature’s Palette,” an exhibit of artwork by plein air painter Jodie Maurer. Take in scenic, plein air paintings of the famous Biltmore mansion of North Carolina or an exquisite hillside accented with a quintessential red barn. Over two dozen views of local spaces and faraway places of every size and palette are calling. Exhibit hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Exhibit ends Oct. 28. Call before visiting: 314-772-5304.

This story was originally published August 24, 2022 at 9:00 AM.