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Halloween Festivities

▪ 2nd annual Downtown Belleville Witches Brew Walk — 5-11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. Downtown Belleville. Participating businesses will post their specials and raffles on the discussion board. We will have several prizes and a Grand Prize. Hosted by the Witches of Belleville (Downtown Belleville Women’s Collective). Start at any of the participating businesses. facebook.com/events/1982248768603025

▪ Boo at the Zoo — 5-8:30 p.m. daily Friday, Oct. 14, through Sunday, Oct. 30. St. Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis. Families can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more. Timed-ticket reservations are required and can be purchased in advance online. stlzoo.org/boo

▪ Halloweekends at the St. Louis Zoo — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October. Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis. Drop by for a weekend visit and let us see your family-friendly costumes. The too-cute-to-spook decorations throughout the Zoo will provide plenty of perfect photo ops. Free admission. stlzoo.org/halloweekends

▪ 16th annual Partners for Pets Howl-O-Ween Open House — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Partners for Pets, 9136 Lower Marine Road, St. Jacob. The event includes food, drinks from Recess Brewing, games, raffle items, trick or treating for kids, and facility tours. Costumes are encouraged and all adult pets will have a reduced adoption rate of $25 the day of the event. All funds raised through the event will support Partners for Pets. Hosted by Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors. facebook.com/events/1158643248055960

▪ Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch — Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. City Foundry, 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis. Pick out pumpkins in a variety of sizes, enjoy live music from a local artist, enjoy cocktails and eats from The Food Hall at City Foundry with the family.

▪ ‘Frights & Heights’ Family-Friendly Halloween Costume Party — 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Gateway Arch, St. Louis. A night of Halloween festivities, topped off with a view you won’t find anywhere else. Put on your costume and join us at the Gateway Arch for a brand new, family-friendly Halloween celebration. Cost: $21 per person. Kids under 3 free. For tickets and info: gatewayarch.com/halloween.

Events

▪ Swansea Farmers Market — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through October. Rural King parking lot, 2801 N. Illinois St., Swansea.

▪ 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

▪ Sip & Shop Vendor Fair — 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. Fairview Heights Elks Lodge 664, 9480 Old Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights. Featuring 20 vendors including Color Street, Tastefully Simple, hand-crafted items, Avon, Austin Mohair Sox, Pure Romance. Free admission.

▪ Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station — 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 15. O’Fallon Station, 212 E. First 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.

▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 15. Tri Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Book donations accepted during the book sale and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.

▪ Metals & Electronics Recycle Drive — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 15. 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.

▪ Lewis and Clark Society of America 3rd annual Historic Craft Fair — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Lewis and Clark State Historic Site, 1 Lewis and Clark Trail, Hartford. Local artisans will be selling handmade items of fiber work, basketry, pottery, woodworking, and more. All pieces are made by the artisans. facebook.com/events/477855660620088

▪ Vintage Base Ball Game — 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Winston Brown Recreation Center, 1325 Shiller Ave., Edwardsville. Enjoy an old-fashioned game of base ball, using the official 1860 rulebook. Batting practice for kids over 10 and adults will be followed by a 1:30 p.m. game between the Belleville Stags and St. Louis Brown Stockings. Madison County Historical Society will host a concession stand with hotdogs, popcorn, Cracker Jack and beer. madcohistory.org

▪ Belleville West High School Class of 1972 50th Reunion — 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge 1221, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. There will be a cash bar and heavy appetizer bar, casual attire. Cost: $30 per person; walk-ins welcome.

▪ Real Men Wear Pink Fashion Show Fundraiser — 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Ainad Shriners Hall, 609 St. Louis Ave., East St. Louis. Doors open at 6 p.m. The proceeds from the Fashion Show will go towards the fight to end breast cancer. Tickets: $30 per person or $200 for a private table with a bottle of pink champagne. Cash bar, hors d’oeuvres. eventbrite.com

▪ St. Clair County Office on Aging 1K Wine Walk — 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. The Weingarten, 1780 E. IL-15, Belleville. Walk while enjoying five tasting stations along the route. Cost: $35 per ticket. All proceeds support senior programs. 618-234-4410, ext. 7034.

▪ 30th Annual Leclaire Parkfest — Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. Leclaire Park, 900 Hale Ave., Edwardsville. Featuring live music, arts and crafts booth, games, narrated trolley tours of the historic district, used book sale, pet adoptions, a display of vintage vehicles, food booths, games and more. 618-656-1294 or facebook.com/LeclaireParkfest.

▪ Granite City Senior Social Club Fall Dance — 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. Granite City Township Hall, 2060 Delmar Ave., Granite City. Featuring Mo Pleasure. Admission: $10 per person at the door. Refreshments included. For info: Diana 618-444-6771 or Marty 618-797-6749, Granite City Township Office 618-877-4373.

▪ St. Louis’ Gateway Writing Project Writing Marathon — 4-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17. Gateway Arch National Park, St. Louis. Participating writers should meet at the entrance plaza on the west side of the Arch, where they will be divided into small groups. The groups will walk through the park, exploring and discussing the landscape as well as the architecture of downtown St. Louis. The groups will stop at various locations throughout the park to write silently, and those writings will be shared within the group. In addition, there will be tables with writing prompt games and supplies for drawing and building. This is a free event. Pens and notebooks will be provided by the Gateway Writing Project. Learn more by visiting Gateway Writing’s Twitter page @GatewayWriting or by emailing gwp@umsl.edu.

▪ Madison County Candidates Forum — 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. YWCA Gymnasium, 304 E. Third St., Alton. Candidates for the following races have been confirmed: Illinois State Senate District 56, Illinois House District 111, and for Madison County Clerk. A moderator will ask questions of each candidate pair and, time permitting, take questions from the audience. Hosted bt YWCA Southwestern Illinois Get Out the Vote Project. Register at http://tiny.cc/ywcavoterforum. 618-465-7774.

Games

▪ Mahjong — 12:30 p.m. Fridays. PSOP, 201 N. Church St., Belleville. Join the group and play this popular tile game. American version. 618-234-4410, ext. 7034 or ext. 7044. Sponsored by the St. Clair County Office on Aging.

▪ Euchre — 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. 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.

▪ Bourbon & Bags Bingo — 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. BelleVegas Bingo Hall, 517 S. Illinois St., Belleville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Includes silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door and includes six bingo cards, 10 games, dauber. Six additional cards for $5. Must be 21 or older to play. Proceeds benefit Shop with a Cop. For tickets and info: glo-bingo.com/events.

▪ Metro Cribbage Club — 12:30 p.m. Mondays. American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. For more information, contact Yvonne Bright, 618-344-1521 or ybrightmail@gmail.com.

Theater/Concerts

▪ Belleville West Little Theatre presents ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ by Simon Stephens — 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13; Friday, Oct. 14; and Saturday, Oct. 15. Belleville West Performing Arts Center, 4063 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville. Tickets: $7 students, $10 adults.

▪ Belleville Philharmonic Society Coffee Concerts: Kiawei Zhi — 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14. Belleville Philharmonic Society, 116 N. Jackson St., Belleville. Great music, coffee, pastries and conversation. Kiawei Zhi is a pianist based in New York City. He has performed concerts, recitals and chamber music all over the world. Coffee and pastries from Grimm & Gorly Flowers & Gifts served starting at 9:30 a.m. Concert starts at 10 a.m. bellevillephilharmonic.org

▪ Golden Anniversaries: ‘Sisters’ — 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. St. Louis Public Library, 1301 Olive St., St. Louis. See the in-person screening of Brian De Palma’s film starring Margot Kidder as Danielle, a beautiful model separated from her Siamese twin, Dominique. When a hotshot reporter (Jennifer Salt) suspects Dominique of a brutal murder, she becomes dangerously ensnared in the sisters’ insidious sibling bond. Intro and discussion by Andrew Wyatt, editor and film critic of the Cinema St. Louis’ The Lens film blog, and Joshua Ray, Lens film critic and podcast host. cinemastlouis.org/sisters

▪ St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto — 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. John Corigliano’s First Symphony is one of the most important works of the 20th century. It is a deeply personal journey commemorating friends lost during the AIDS crisis. Conductor Hannu Lintu returns with another frequent SLSO guest artist Kirill Gerstein, performing Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto. slso.org

▪ Free Reed Festival — 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main St., Belleville. A concert featuring reed organs (commonly known as “pump organs”) and an accordion playing mostly classical repertoire. Enter the parking lot to the north of the church from Delmar or East A streets. A freewill offering will be taken. Hosted by the Reed Organ Society and Belleville Union United Methodist Church.

▪ Hidden Lake Winery Bluegrass Festival — 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. Hidden Lake Winery, 10580 County Road 400E, Aviston. Featuring George Portz and His Friends of Bluegrass, special guests Caitlin Richards and fiddlers Noah Feldt and Lillian Roever. Free to attend.

Clubs & Support Groups

▪ Weihl-Hawkins Rifle and Pistol Club Open House — 10 a.m .to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. Weihl-Hawkins Rifle and Pistol Club, 1359 N. County Road, Mascoutah. Membership Q&A, club tours. 618-980-9038 or weihlhawkinsrifleandpistolclub.com.

▪ 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

▪ Friends of the Belleville Public Library — 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. West Branch Library, 3414 W. Main St., Belleville. New members are always welcome.

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

▪ Boy Scout Troop 30 Bar-B-Que — 11 a.m. (until sold out) Saturday, Oct. 15. Rural Family Medicine parking lot, 251 Marketplace Drive, Freeburg. Pork steaks and brats (plates and sandwiches), potato salad, slaw, green beans, pork and beans.

▪ St. Mary’s Parish Wurstmarkt — Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. 1706 W. Main St., Belleville. Meal includes pork sausage, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, gravy, green beans, applesauce and bread. Plates are $14. Carryouts, walk-ups and pre-orders available. For pre-orders, call Ann at 618-910-9850. Will have a beer garden.

▪ St. Stephen Men’s Club All-You-Can-Eat Pancake & Sausage Breakfast — 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 16. Voigt Hall, 901 S. Main St., Caseyville. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, biscuits, gravy and scrambled eggs. Cost: $8 adults, $5 kids 5-12, under 5 eat free. 618-398-9928 (day of event).

▪ St. Liborius Parish Wurstmarkt — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. St. Libory American Legion Hall, 7236 IL State Route 15, St. Libory. Menu: pork sausage, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, applesauce, sauerkraut. Cost: $12 per dinner. Drive-thru pick-up only. While supplies last.

▪ Albers Legion Chicken Dinner — 4:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. American Legion Post 1026, 600 N. Bertha St., Albers. Menu: ½ chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, slaw, bread and butter, coffee, tea and dessert. Cost: $11 for bingo players, $13 adults, $5 kids 5-12, under 5 free. 618-248-5505.

▪ St. John United Church of Christ Wurst-Markt — 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. St. John United Church of Christ, 307 W. Clay St., Collinsville. Dinner to include traditional favorites: pork sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed peas, applesauce, horseradish, dessert. Cost: $13 each - cash or check only. Drive-thru only. Uncooked sausage orders taken for one-pound links only - $4.25 each. Order deadline: Wed. Oct. 12. Orders picked up in drive-thru at west church portico 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19. 618-344-2526.

Reservations Required

▪ HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Cancer Care Center Breast Cancer Awareness Fun Walk — 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Moody Park, 525 S. Ruby Lane, Fairview Heights. This is a free event to all, but donations of any amount are being accepted. The donations will be used to fund transportation needs for patients in long-term treatment. Family, friends, and co-workers are invited to come together for this community event to make a difference. Register for the walk online at steliz.org/Fun Walk. Registration will not be available the day of the event, but donations will be accepted. Donations can also be mailed to HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Foundation, 1 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon, IL 62269. Please note “Cancer Center Walk” on the check. 618-607-5545.

▪ Virtual Evening Flow Yoga — 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19. 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.

▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. 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.

▪ Walk for Mental Health 2022 — 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Moody Park, Pavilion #5, 525 S. Ruby Lane, Fairview Heights. Registration at 9:30 a.m. Event to raise awareness for mental health conditions. Includes a scavenger hunt, picnic lunch and more. Registration fee: $25 adults, $5 kids 12 and under and NAMI Open Door members. namiswi.org

▪ Walk-Run-Roll to Build Community for Friends of Fisher House St. Louis — 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Jefferson Barracks St. Louis County Park, Gold Star Shelter, 345 North Road W., St. Louis. (Virtual option available) Registration 7 a.m. fisherhouseinstl.org

▪ Granite City Senior Social Club Christmas Party — 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11. Granite City Township Hall, 2060 Delmar Ave., Granite City. Featuring Memories of Elvis with Steve Davis, Vince K Band, attendance prizes, raffles and 50/50 drawing. Tickets available through Sunday, Dec. 4 and cost $13 members, $15 non-members. No tickets sold at the door. Refreshments included. For info: Diana 618-444-6771 or Marty 618-797-6749, Granite City Township Office 618-877-4373.

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

▪ River-to-River Trail Society Guided Hike: Promise Land (Pope County) — 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Benham Ridge Trailhead parking area, Herod. This will be a hike of moderate difficulty, 5 miles in length, four hours of hiking time; this hike has creek crossings. Hikers will need to shuttle for this hike, and it will be a loop hike once shuttled. This hike is intended for people in good health who have done some walking. Hiking sticks and boots or sturdy shoes are recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and snack. No dogs please. The leader of the hike will be Sam Morales who can be reached at 618-384-1321 for more information. Free and open to the public. rivertorivertrail.net