Highland Around Town, Dec. 25 edition
Noon Wednesday, Dec. 25, 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.
Now through Friday, Jan. 31:
▪ 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 Jan. 31. Applications can be mailed to HIASAA, 400 Broadway, Highland, IL 62249.
Friday, Dec. 27:
▪ 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.
▪ Highland Holiday All Nighter — 4 p.m. Dennis Rinderer Park, 2548 Veterans Honor Parkway, Highland. 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 raised 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/.
Friday, Dec. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 29:
▪ Annual Christmas Model Railroad Display — 6-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. McGinley Dodge Chrysler Jeep, 7 Shamrock Blvd., Highland. Free and open to the public. facebook.com/events/795463454244919
Saturday, Jan. 4:
▪ 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
Saturday, Jan. 18:
▪ Kaskaskia College Youth Baseball Camps — Pitching camp 9-10:30 a.m.; hitting camp 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For players in grades fifth-eighth. Conducted by KC coaches and players along with former players who have been drafted into professional baseball. Cost to attend one camp is $35. Campers can register for both camps fro $60. A lunch of pizza, drink and chips served between sessions. Space is limited to 30 in each camp. Participants must register and pay in advance. Contact KC head coach Mitch Koester at 618-545-3327 or mkoester@kaskaskia.edu
Sunday, Jan. 19, & Monday, Jan. 20:
▪ 17th annual I-70 Baseball Coaches Clinic — 5-8:30 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Monday. Greenville High School Auditorium, 1000 E. Illinois 140, Greenville. Featuring speakers legendary MLB Manager Buck Showalter and Houston Astros pitching coach Brent Strom, along with Tanner Swanson (New York Yankees), Darren Fenster (Boston Red Sox) and Bill Mosiello (Texas Christian University). Registration for the clinic will begin an hour earlier than starting time. Clinic pre-registration fees are $50 per coach, add another $10 for registering at the door. For more information: i70clinic.com