Highland Around Town, Jan. 1 edition
Noon Wednesday, Jan. 1, 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, Jan. 1:
▪ 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, Jan. 3:
▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon. Tri-Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Books, magazines, games, puzzles, DVD and CD donations accepted during regular library hours or on day of sale. During inclement weather, call the library after 9 a.m. to see if the sale is canceled. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.
▪ 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.
Friday, Jan. 3, through Sunday, Jan. 5:
▪ Let’s Go Fishing Show — Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Gateway Convention Center, One Gateway Drive, Collinsville. This show, dedicated solely to anglers, includes high quality exhibitors with seminars, exhibits, and a wide variety of fishing tackle, rods and reels, aluminum and fiberglass fishing boats, accessories and other fishing related products and services. Admission is $7 per day, $3.50 ages 6-15 per day, free for ages 5 and under. gatewaycenter.com
Saturday, Jan. 4:
▪ Alton Audubon Eagle Ice Festival — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Alton Visitor Center, 200 PIasa St., Alton. Kick off the anticipated eagle watching season at this family-friendly event. Kids can enjoy cold weather games and win great prizes. Includes ice sculptors at work, ice sculptures, viewing of eagles and trumpeter swans, and shuttle tours. Shuttle tours are $5 per person. Eagle Festival activities are free. 800-258-6645 or visitalton.com
▪ Eagle Meet and Greet — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Alton Visitor Center, 200 Piasa St., Alton. Celebrate all things eagle related and see an American Bald Eagle up close and personal during a series of free meet and greet events every Saturday in January. Free admission. 800-258-6645 or visitalton.com
▪ 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, Jan. 6:
▪ Plethora of Pens — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. This writing group encourages each other’s creativity and gives support to one another’s work. Facilitated by Susan Carsell. Requires registration. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org
Tuesday, Jan. 7:
▪ Swing Dancing Lessons — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. Progressive format classes so you can get better each class. Taught by David Todd and Tammy Dolan. All experience levels invited. Ages 18 and up. Singles are welcome. Partners rotated frequently in class. Requires registration. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org
Thursday, Jan. 9:
▪ 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s — 6-7 p.m. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. Attendees will learn about typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources. Requires registration. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org
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 5-8. 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. State Route 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