Highland Around Town, Dec. 18 edition
Noon Wednesday, Dec. 18, is the deadline to appear in next week’s “Around Town” listing. We must receive your event in writing with a contact phone number for questions. Due to the number of submissions, events may run only one time in print, will be edited and appear in the week before the event date.
Email: lifestyle@bnd.com. Mail to: Highland News Leader Around Town, Belleville News-Democrat, P.O. Box 427, Belleville, IL 62222-0427. Questions, call Jennifer Green at 618-239-2643.
Wednesday, Dec. 18:
▪ Marine Toys for Tots — Through Thursday, Dec. 19. Madison County is collaborating with local veteran service organizations and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves to collect items for those in need this holiday season. Individuals are invited to donate new, unwrapped items at the Madison County Administration Building, 157 N. Main St., Edwardsville, and the Wood River Facility, 101 E. Edwardsville Road, Wood River. Items needed for veterans include socks, underwear, T-shirts, gloves, caps, slippers, throws and basic hygiene. 618-296-4554 or toysfortots.org
▪ Highland Illinois Area Schools Alumni Association Nominations — Through Friday, Jan. 31. Nominees wanted for the 2020 Hall of Fame. Persons nominated must have either attended any school in the Highland School District boundaries or been employed by any of the schools, must have demonstrated a high level of achievement in any of the categories and made a significant contribution to that particular field, and must have exhibited leadership, character and service. A brief resume and contact information for the nominee should accompany the form. Applications are available at highlandilalumni.com and due by Friday, Jan. 31. Applications can be mailed to HIASAA, 400 Broadway, Highland, IL 62249.
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 3-6:30 p.m. Edwardsville Knights of Columbus, 7132 Marine Road, Edwardsville. bloodcenterimpact.org
Thursday, Dec. 19:
▪ IBEW #649 Retired Members Club — 9 a.m. Eagles Nest Restaurant, 117 Bethalto Drive, Bethalto. Monthly breakfast meeting. Join us for a morning of food and friendship. For more information, call Marlin Wagner at 618-656-7593.
▪ Madison County Mass Transit District Board of Trustees Meeting — 9 a.m. Transit Facility, One Transit Way, Granite City. Meetings held the last Thursday of each month. mct.org
▪ Chicks with Sticks — 3-4:30 p.m. Troy United Methodist Church, Room 241, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy. Knit and crochet items for different charities and for fellowship. 618-667-7501.
Friday, Dec. 20:
▪ Stitchin’ in the Stacks — 2-4 p.m. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. If you like to knit, crochet or embroider, gather and socialize with others who share your interest and pick up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations. Bring your supplies. Self-directed program; no instructor. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org
▪ Highland Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Eat in or carry out. 618-654-6367.
Saturday, Dec. 21:
▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon. Tri-Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Books, magazines, puzzles, games, DVD and CD donations are accepted during regular library hours or on the day of the sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. During inclement weather, please call the Tri-Township Library after 9 a.m. to see if the book sale is cancelled. 618-667-2133.
▪ Metro East Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 180 Summit St., Glen Carbon. Visitors are welcome to view the club’s trains running on their 18x27-foot HO scale model railroad. Free admission. 618-476-9228, 618-531-1589 or trainweb.org/memrc
Monday, Dec. 23:
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 2-6 p.m. Centralia Community Moose Lodge, 1824 S. Poplar St., Centralia. bloodcenterimpact.org
Friday, Dec. 27
▪ Highland Holiday All Nighter — 4 p.m. Dennis Rinderer Park. This is a 24-hour run during which the six-member team completes the miles as a relay. They are seeking pledges for every mile they log during that time span, and have set a goal to complete at least 150 miles. The money they raise will go to two local families as well as the second phase of the Daley Discovery All-Abilities Playground. To drop donations, to to Pulse Personal Training at 815 Broadway in Highland or visit www.venmo.com/Highland-HolidayRun or https://www.paypal.me/holidayrun?locale.x=en_US. More information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/739732899778128/.
This story was originally published December 12, 2019 at 12:22 PM.