Highland Around Town, Jan. 15 edition

Noon Wednesday, Jan. 15, 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. 15:

▪ 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.

▪ Highland Chamber of Commerce Awards Nominations — Through Thursday, Feb. 6. Help identify those that go above and beyond in the Highland community and nominate your choices. The awards are for Business Person of the Year, Bill Pierce Chamber Member of the Year, Bob Hardy Citizen of the Year, and Homer Poss Lifetime Achievement. The awards recipients will be honored at an event on March 7. Nominations can be made online at highlandillinois.com/awards.html.

▪ Highland Lions Club Scholarship Applications — Through Monday, April 6. The Highland Lions Club announces two $1,500 scholarships. As part of Lions Club International, the world’s largest service club, the Highland Lions Club will recognize graduating seniors who balance academic achievement with community service. One scholarship is available only to senior students attending Highland High School. The second scholarship is open to all high school seniors who reside in Highland School District #5 (Highland High School senior students plus those students who reside in the Highland School District but attend a school other than Highland High School). Application forms are available at the Highland High School Counseling Center. Other eligible students should contact the counseling center at their high school. For questions, please contact Jan G. Kreutzberg, Highland Lions Club Scholarship Chair at 1-618-675-3307 or via email kreutzberggj@agtelco.com. Deadline for applications is April 6.

Thursday, Jan. 16:

▪ 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, Jan. 17:

▪ 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, Jan. 18:

▪ Walk With a Doc — 9-10 a.m. Greenville University, Crum Recreation Center, 401 N. Elm St., Greenville. Walk with emergency department provider Jamie Baum, M.D. Topic: Winter Weather Related Injuries. Walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this free program. No registration required.

▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon. Tri-Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Books, magazines, puzzles, games, DVD and CD donations accepted during regular library hours or on day of sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.

▪ Mixed Media Art — 1-2:30 p.m. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. Art workshop presented by Greta Pastorello. Participants need to bring Bristol paper/pad, size 12 paintbrush. Optional items: oil pastels. Library will provide some pastels, acrylic paint, pencils and erasers, scissors and glue. Limited to 12 participants. For ages 14 and older. Registration required. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Winnie the Pooh Party — 1-3 p.m. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. Celebrate the silly ol’ bear and all his friends in the Hundred Acre Woods. There will be trivia, a movie, a scavenger hunt and a bouncing contest. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Metro East Humane Society Adult Spelling Bee — 7 p.m. Recess Brewing, 307 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Teams of four will compete for bragging rights at this fundraising event. Admission is $60 per team. Seating limited to 40 people, so purchase tickets asap. Must be 21 to play. For tickets and information: mehs.org

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

Monday, Jan. 20, and Tuesday, Jan. 21:

▪ Special Blend: Mak Grgić with Chamber Music Society of St. Louis — 7:30 p.m. The Sheldon Ballroom, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Unique performance that will include a solo guitar recital followed by Grgić’s impressive program of chamber music featuring St. Louis musicians. Reception to follow each performance. Tickets are $38. 314-567-5566 or stlclassicalguitar.org

Tuesday, Jan. 21:

▪ Radon Detection Education Presentation — 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. HSHS Holy Family Hospital, Cedar Community Room, 200 Health Care Drive, Greenville. Educational presentation about radon and testing your home. Two 30-minute sessions available. The first 25 participants will receive a free take-home test kit — one kit per household. No pre-registration is required. Attendees whose tests show elevated radon levels in their homes will be entered in a drawing to receive a radon mitigation valued up to $1,500. One winner will be chosen from those entered from the Southern Illinois Division of HSHS. hshsholyfamily.org

▪ Backyard Beekeeping — 6:30 p.m. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. The class is for those considering beekeeping for the first time and want to learn more before bee season is in full swing. Presented by Bonnie Summers, Illinois Master Naturalist. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Marine Unit of Home and Community Education — 6:30 p.m. Marine Senior Citizens building, 101 W. Silver St., Marine. Meeting for the Christmas party potluck that was canceled in December. If there is a change in the status of a reservation, call Priscilla at 618-654-3627. After dinner, there will be a lesson for living: “How Much Does That Interest Rate Matter” given by Eva Suhre and Donna Brendel. Short meeting to follow and end with entertainment and gift opening.

▪ 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

▪ $2 Movies at the Wildey: “Evita” — 7 p.m. Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Lobby opens at 6 p.m. Tickets only available the day of the show starting at 5 p.m. Cash or check only. (Charge/Debit cards accepted for concessions) All seats general admission.

Thursday, Jan. 23:

▪ Southwestern Illinois Regional Apprenticeship Meeting — 9 a.m. to noon. Gateway Convention Center, One Gateway Drive, Collinsville. State, federal and regional workforce personnel will be on hand to discuss the opportunities and funding available for businesses to start an apprenticeship program. Featuring several presentations by community training providers, businesses already utilizing government programs to develop and grow apprenticeship programs, and individuals who have benefitted from training as an apprentice. Panel discussions and Q&A sessions included. 618-825-3265.

▪ Agribusiness Seminar — Noon. Clinton County Farm Bureau, 1165 N. Fourth St., Breese. Registration opens and lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Seminar to help better plan for the 2020 crop year. Guest speakers include: Doug Yoder, Crop Agency Manager, Country Financial; Dr. Gary Schnitkey, Soybean Industry Endowed Chair in Agricultural Strategy, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois. For information or to register: countrycrop.com

Monday, Jan. 27:

▪ Genealogy 103 — 2-3 p.m. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. The class will focus on utilizing FamilySearch.org. Presenter Beth Phillips will discuss ways to search for ancestors on this free, community-based tool. May bring own laptop – only eight laptops are available for classroom use. Please set up account on FamilySearch.org prior to class. Registration is required. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Medicare Q&A — 6-7 p.m. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. If you are looking to sign up for Medicare and have questions on how to register or what is covered, this will be a great time to ask. Bring your questions and learn what to expect when you join Medicare. Registration is required. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

Saturday, Feb. 1

▪ Rock & Roll Bingo — 6 p.m. Doors open. 7 p.m. Bingo starts. Highland VFW hall, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. The Highland Civic Woman’s Club will host a Rock & Roll bingo event. The numbers have been replaced with the names of singers and bands, and the caller has been replaced with rapid-fire song clips. Players must identify the artists and songs on their bingo card to win. Advance tickets can be purchased at The Chocolate Affair, or via the link on the event’s Facebook page — $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Bring own snacks and cash bar. No outside drinks permitted. Silent auction. All funds raised will go right back to the community through these two organizations’ projects.

This story was originally published January 9, 2020 at 10:33 AM.