Highland Around Town — Feb. 5 edition
Noon Wednesday, Feb. 5, 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, Feb. 5:
▪ 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.
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 2-6 p.m. St. Joseph’s Hospital, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. bloodcenterimpact.org
Thursday, Feb. 6:
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 3-7 p.m. Carlyle Christian Church, 1025 Lake Road, Carlyle. bloodcenterimpact.org
Thursday, Feb. 6, through Saturday, Feb. 8:
▪ Used Book Sale — 1-4 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, and 9-11 a.m. Saturday. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, conference center, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. Free admission Thursday and Friday; $3 bargain bag sale on Saturday.
Friday, Feb. 7:
▪ 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 the sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. During inclement weather, if the Triad Unit 2 School District is closed on the day of the sale, then the sale will be canceled. 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, Feb. 7, & Saturday, Feb. 8:
▪ St. Andrew’s Book Fair — 5-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 406 Hillsboro Ave., Edwardsville. Over 20,000 used books organized by subject and priced to sell. CDs, DVDs and vinyl albums also available. Call 618-656-1294 to donate books.
Saturday, Feb. 8:
▪ Eagle Watch — 8:30 a.m. to noon. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 801 Lake Road, Carlyle. Park Rangers will have replicas of a bald eagle skull, talons and feathers on display and will assist visitors with making eagle-themed crafts. Day includes an interactive presentation and volunteers on hand to assist visitors with provided spotting scopes to view bald eagles in their natural environment. 618-594-2484 or carlylelake@usace.army.mil
Sunday, Feb. 9:
▪ Dance at Lindendale Park Ballroom — 2-5 p.m. Lindendale Park Ballroom, 2005 Parkhill Drive, Highland. Music by the Rendition Band.
▪ St. Peter’s UCC Wurstmarkt — 3-7 p.m. St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Educational building, 102 Church St., Okawville. All-you-can-eat pork sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, pie or dessert and drink. Cost: $11 adults, ages 13 and older; $5 children ages 6-12, 5 and under eat free. All carry-outs are $11 (four links of sausage per carry-out).
Monday, Feb. 10 and Tuesday, Feb. 11:
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kaskaskia College, 27210 College Road, Centralia. bloodcenterimpact.org
Wednesday, Feb. 12:
▪ Support Group for Those Living with Diabetes — 2 p.m. Sullivan Conference Room, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. Open to those with diabetes and their family members. Caregivers are also invited. For more information: 618-526-5743 or megan.stanley@hshs.org
Saturday, Feb. 29:
▪ Take a Leap with Us: Leaps of Love 10-Year Anniversary Event — 7 p.m. Copper Dock Winery, 498 White Oaks Lane, Pocahontas. Doors open at 6 p.m. Ages 21 and older. Drinks available for purchase; appetizers provided. Silent auction, all-request Dueling Pianos. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Purchase tickets by Feb. 15 for a free entry into the all-inclusive Reflect Krystal three-night giveaway. Tickets can be purchased online at LeapsOfLove.org
This story was originally published January 30, 2020 at 3:30 PM.