Veterans Day parades, ceremonies highlight the happenings this weekend
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Veterans Day Events
▪ Clinton County Veterans Day Celebration — 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Beckemeyer American Legion, 391 Louis St., Beckemeyer. Festivities start with Mass at St. Anthony Church, followed by a meal at 11:30 a.m., parade line-up at 2 p.m. and the parade at 2:30 p.m. After the parade, there will be live music and a raffle. facebook.com/events/627750378850189
▪ Collinsville Veterans Day Parade — 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Main Street, Collinsville. Hosted by the Collinsville American Legion Post 365.
▪ Wood River Veterans Day Celebration — 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Vaughn Hill Cemetery, 40 W. Ferguson Ave., Wood River. The Color Guard, the 1812 Society and the Ninian Edwards National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate crosses to unmarked graves. A second event takes place at 4 p.m. at the Wood River Round House, 633 N. Wood River Ave., Wood River, where several veterans will be presented with quilts for bravery.
▪ Belleville Veterans Day Ceremony — 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 11. Public Square, downtown Belleville. Annual ceremony to honor all veterans from all wars. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at City Hall, Counsel Chambers, 101 S. Illinois St., Belleville.
▪ O’Fallon Veterans Monument Veterans Day Event — 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11. First Baptist Church, 111 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon. The City of O’Fallon will hold a Veterans Day observance. The guest speaker will be Maj. Gen. Vincent Barker, USA, chief of staff, USTRANSCOM. There will be participation from Robert C. Cummings, Col. (ret.), USAF; the OTHS AFJROTC; and Miss O’Fallon Natalie Hale, in addition to others. The names of the newly-inscribed veterans will be introduced at this time. Pre-service music will begin at 10:45 a.m. Veterans are encouraged to wear their medals and decorations that day.
▪ Veterans Day Service — 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11. American Legion Post 485, 200 S. Fifth St., Dupo. American Legion Prairie Du Pont Post 485 and Auxiliary Unit 485, Dupo, and Chief Pontiac VFW Post 1699, Cahokia, invite the public to the annual service. 618-286-3535 or post485@aol.com.
▪ Annual Veterans Day Parade — 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. O’Fallon. The parade starts at the corner of South Hilgard and East 3rd streets, moves west on Third Street, north on Lincoln Avenue, west on First Street, and ends at VFW Post 805 at 221 W. First St. facebook.com/events/703925640693102
▪ Edwardsville Veterans Day Parade — 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. North Main Street, Edwardsville. The parade begins at the parking lot on West Vandalia Avenue. The route heads east on Vandalia to North Main Street and continues along North Main, disbanding at 400 N. Main St.
▪ Illinois Trekkers ‘Honoring Our Veterans’ Walk — 9-11 a.m. (Registration) Saturday, Nov. 12. June’s Patio + Breakfast, 430 S. Main St., Shiloh. Parking available at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 205 Rasp St., Shiloh. Available distances: 5K, 10K, 20K. Cost: $3. 618-560-0420 or illinois-trekkers.org
Events
▪ HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary Used Book Sale — 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11; and 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, Ungacta Conference Center, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. Sale includes fiction and nonfiction books, children’s books, cookbooks, puzzles, DVDs, CDs and more. Prices for hardback books will be $2, paperbacks are 50 cents, children’s books will be 25 cents and 50 cents, and oversized paperbacks, puzzles and DVDs/CDs are $1. Saturday’s sale is a $3 Bargain Bag Sale. Masks (non-cloth) must be worn in the hospital at all times and social distancing will be observed. 618-651-2592.
▪ Family Reading Night — 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. New Athens District Library, 201 N. Van Buren St., New Athens. Explore the library after hours. The event starts with campfire tales from professional storyteller Mike Anderson. Later, walk through the library and explore with flashlights. Free drinks and snacks for all. Free mini flashlights for the first 30 kids. 618-475-3255.
▪ Marine Corps Birthday Celebration — 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. VFW Post 805, 221 W. First St., O’Fallon. Cash bar and appetizers at 6 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by a ceremony at 7:15 p.m. One highlight is the celebration of Bob Shultz, 100 years old, who is one of the new remaining World War II Marines still alive today. Every adult is invited who follows the Marine Corps Detachment #74 philosophy of assisting veterans and other individuals in need. Casual dress. There is no charge, but an RSVP is requested. bobbob1@gmail.com
▪ Rummage Sale — 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 12. Township Building, 801 E. State. St., O’Fallon. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, plus household items will be available.
▪ Metals & Electronics Recycle Drive — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 12. 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.
▪ Senior Swing Timers Dance — 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. American Legion Post 137, 109 N. Penn St., O’Fallon. Music by Dr. Dee. Cost: $10 members, $12 non-members. 618-277-4540.
▪ Central Illinois Numismatic Association’s 32nd annual Fall Coin Show — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. Northfield Center I, 3210 Northfield Drive, Springfield. Early Bird admission is $20, 7-9 a.m. Includes 70 dealer tables. U.S. and foreign coins, ancient and modern coins, gold and silver bullion, state quarters, paper money. Admission: $1. Members and children get in free. 217-899-9996.
▪ Racial Harmony 30th Anniversary Cured and Cultured Fundraiser — Noon to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. Cured and Cultured, 6401 W. Main St., Belleville. Raise a fork for a good cause by enjoying lunch and dinner at Cured and Cultured. Ten percent of sales will be donated to Center for Racial Harmony.
▪ Deaconess Foundation and Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being Joint Annual Meeting — 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being, 1000 N. Vandeventer Ave., St. Louis, or virtually. Join the Deaconess Foundation and Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being for their Annual Public Joint Board Meeting. Hear from Deaconess Foundation President & CEO Bethany Johnson-Javois and board chairs, learn about the evolution of the Foundations’ funding strategy, and more. Attendees are encouraged to share feedback on the Foundation’s public policy priorities, investment plan, and desired impact on child and community well-being. The event will start with a reception at 5 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6 p.m. Join the meeting in person (masks required) or virtually. Childcare will be provided. https://bit.ly/3Nym2HE
▪ 8th annual Night of Remembrance — 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. Virtual event. A virtual candle light service via video to remember loved ones, to ease grief and celebrate the lives of those lost. Community members are invited to join the ceremony by lighting a candle at home while viewing the event virtually at hshshomecare.org/candle. 217-685-0702 or valerie.engelbart@hshs.org.
▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. Millstadt VFW Post 7980, Upstairs Hall, 200 S. Veterans Drive, Millstadt. To make an appointment: 1-800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: Millstadt.
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, Nov. 11. 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.
▪ 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.
▪ Missouri Chamber Music Trivia Night & Silent Auction — 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. The Heights, 8001 Dale Ave., Richmond Heights, Missouri. Doors open 6 p.m. Enjoy a wide range of trivia categories and wonderful silent auction items. BYO food and drinks. Cost: $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. mochambermusic.org
▪ Granite City Senior Social Club Bingo — 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. Granite City Township Hall, 2060 Delmar, Granite City. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $1, plus $1 for four cards. Must be 50 or older or disabled to play. 618-444-6771.
Theater/Concerts
▪ Belleville Philharmonic Society Coffee Concert: Nada — 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Philharmonic Hall, 116 N. Jackson St., Belleville. Pianist Nada has performed internationally in Paris, Tokyo, Belgrade, Lebanon and Salzburg. Great music with coffee, pastries and conversation. bellevillephilharmonic.org
▪ Monroe Actors Stage Company presents ‘Night Must Fall’ — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. Capitol Theatre, 202 S. Main St., Waterloo. When the imperious, embittered Mrs. Bramson learns that her young maid Dora is pregnant, she summons the child’s presumed father to her bungalow. The young man, Dan, is charming but mysterious. Could he be responsible for the recent murder and beheading of a local woman, and could Mrs. Bramson be his next victim? Admission: $14 general, $12 students/seniors. masctheatre.org
▪ The Sheldon Folk Series: Flor de Toloache — 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Latin Grammy-winning, all-female group, Flor de Toloache mixes tradition and innovation, breaking boundaries with their edgy, versatile, and fresh take on traditional Latin American music. Their diverse ethnicities and musical backgrounds transcend culture and gender by forging new paths. thesheldon.org
▪ Hettie Barnhill’s ‘a love letter to Brian, Lesley, and Michelle’ — 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Washington University Brown Hall Auditorium, Centennial Greenway, St. Louis. This thought-provoking experimental feature about Black lives covers topics such as white fragility, diversity, inclusion, anti-Blackness, anti-queerness, and racial fear, forcing viewers to step outside of their own experience and into bodies that continue to be brutalized, objectified, and minimized within America. Free admission. cinemastlouis.org/sliff
▪ The Saint Louis Chamber Chorus: ‘Water to Wine’ — 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. Ursuline Academy, 341 S. Sappington Road, St. Louis. Offering songs in praise of wine, both literal and metaphorical, in pieces by Margaret Sandresky, E. J. Moeran and David Matthews. A rarely heard Renaissance piece, the “Missa Vinum Bonum” by Orlandus Lassus completes a program that’s full-bodied and well-balanced, with a pleasant aftertaste that we hope will linger. chamberchorus.org
▪ Philharmonic Society of Belleville: Nutcracker Ballet with the Belleville School of Ballet — 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. Love Church (former Scottish Rite), 1549 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville. General admission: $25. For tickets and info: 618-277-1373 or bellevillephilharmonic.org.
Clubs & Support Groups
▪ GriefShare Seminar/Group — 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 6. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, lower level, 1300 Beltline Road, Collinsville. A special weekly seminar and support group for those grieving the death of a loved one. Featuring practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, grief experts and others who have experienced the death of a loved one. Participants can start at any time. Cost: $20 for the workbook. 318-344-3151 or bklee54@yahoo.com for info or to register.
▪ Marine Historical Society — 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. Marine Citizens Center, 101 W. Silver St., Marine. Meeting and membership open to the public.
▪ GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays — 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1300 Beltline Road, Collinsville. This seminar is for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. Featuring video interviews with counselors, grief experts and others who have experienced the holidays after the death of a loved one and who offer practical suggestions and reassurance. 318-344-3151 or bklee54@yahoo.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
▪ 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
▪ Highland Garden Club — 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. Korte Rec Center, rooms 2&3 on the second floor, 1 Nagel Drive, Highland. April Robin of Skitopel will give a presentation about the herb-based, all natural mosquito/bug repellent she developed. Their products are 100% all natural and have been scientifically proven for up to two hours. The homemade product comes in spray form or candles. Visitors are always welcome.
Food
▪ O’Fallon 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, 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
▪ 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
▪ St. Mary Parish Fish Fry — 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. St. Mary’s Parish, 1706 W. Main St., Belleville. Cod, walleye and multiple sides available. Carryout orders only.
▪ 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, Nov. 12. Edwardsville Masonic Lodge, 90 Kriege Farm Road, Glen Carbon. Biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs. Cost: $5. Also collecting donated can goods and non-perishable food items for the pantry. edwardsvillemasons.org or facebook.com/edwardsvillemasons
▪ Fairview Heights Elks Veterans Breakfast — 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Elks Lodge, 9480 Old Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights.
▪ P.E.R. BBQ — Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Elks Lodge, 9480 Old Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights. Serving ribs, pork steaks and brats with sides.
▪ Drive-thru Chicken Dinner — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. St. Felicitas Catholic Church, Beaver Prairie, 13322 Church Road, Carlyle. Sponsored by Wheatfield Township Fire Department. 618-973-8067.
▪ Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church annual Thanksgiving 2 Go — 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 616 Garfield Hubbard Blvd., East St. Louis. Turkeys and meal boxes will be provided to members of the East St. Louis, St. Clair County and surrounding St. Louis metropolitan area. Each box will include a turkey and all the trimmings a family needs to prepare a Thanksgiving meal. While supplies last.
Reservations Required
▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. 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, Nov. 16. 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.
▪ Thanksgiving Dinner — 10:45 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 24. St. Henry’s Catholic Church, Msgr. Voss Parish Center, 5303 W. Main St., Belleville. Call 618-722-5024 by Monday, Nov. 14, to make a reservation. Leave name, phone number, address and the number of people attending. No carryout available. A meal delivery (up to three) is available to shut-ins. 618-722-5024.
▪ 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
▪ River-to-River Trail Society Guided Hike: Haystack, Blue Hole and Sasquatch Cave Loop (Gallatin County) — 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Meet at Rim Rock National Recreational Trail, Elizabethtown. This will be a hike of moderate difficulty, 6 miles in length, four hours hiking time. There will be off trail hiking for 3⁄4 of a mile, and there will be creek crossings. Hikers will need to be shuttled for this hike and this will be a loop hike once shuttled. The leader of this hike will be Steve Melville who can be reached at 314-223-3061 for more information. This hike is intended for people in good health who have done some hiking. Hiking sticks and boots or sturdy shoes are recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and snacks. No dogs please. Free and open to the public. rivertorivertrail.net
This story was originally published November 9, 2022 at 11:00 AM.