Highland Around Town — July 1 edition

Noon Wednesday, July 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, July 1; Thursday, July 2; and Tuesday, July 7

▪ STL History Live — Noon Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. Tuesday. Online via Zoom. The Missouri Historical Society is offering a series of free online programs featuring fascinating stories about St. Louis. These programs will include a 20- to 30-minute presentation followed by a brief Q&A. For a schedule and Zoom links: facebook.com/events/871507583359459

Thursday, July 2

▪ Maryville Drive-Thru Farmers Market — 5-6 p.m. Maryville Village Hall, 2520 N. Center St., Maryville. Pre-orders and pre-pay only. Customers place orders through Facebook before noon on Thursday and pay online. When arriving for pick-up, give your name, remain in your vehicle, then drive up to each farm. Your order will be placed in your trunk/vehicle. facebook.com/MaryvilleILFarmersMarket or maryvilleilfarmersmarket.org

▪ Fireworks in Grafton – 9-11 p.m.. Grafton Riverfront, Grafton. Come out early for entertainment and food specials at local restaurants. As the sun goes down, fireworks will light up the night sky. For more information, call 618-786-7000. riversandroutes.com

Friday, July 3

▪ Saint Andrew’s Outdoor Book Sale — 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 406 Hillsboro Ave., Edwardsville. Sale will be held on the lawn and parking lot at the back of the church with some books in Pearson Hall. All books will be 50¢. Cash/Check only. Masks required. Rain date: July 4.

▪ Highland Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Fish, chicken, shrimp, sides. Carry-out only. No call-in orders. facebook.com/vfwpost5694

▪ Edwardsville Independence Fireworks Celebration — 5-11 p.m. Edwardsville High School, 6161 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville. This fantastic show lights up the sky at 9:15 p.m. at the Edwardsville High School campus near the running track. Those wishing to watch the fireworks on the school district property will be required to stay in or by your vehicles to maintain groups of less than 10 with the social distancing of at least six feet between groups. riversandroutes.com

▪ Albers Blast-Off Fireworks — 9 p.m. Albers. Social distancing guidelines are encouraged. For updates: albersil.org and facebook.com/villageofalbers

Saturday, July 4

▪ Alton Farmers & Artisans Market — 8 a.m. to noon. Parking lot at the corner of Landmarks Blvd. and Henry St., Alton. Fresh produce, plants, meat, cheese, eggs, honey, baked goods and other edible products will be available. Social distancing measures will be in place. Pre-ordering is encouraged. Electronic payment preferred. Cash accepted; bring small bills. Vendors advised not to give change. facebook.com/AltonFarmersMarket

▪ Land of Goshen Community Market — 8 a.m. to noon. Downtown Edwardsville, St. Louis St., Edwardsville. Open rain or shine. Social distancing measures will be in place. The Market will only include sales of food and hygiene items to limit the number of vendors and allow for at least 10 feet of space between all stalls. The Market asks customers to send only one shopper per family/household. Customers are asked to wear masks. facebook.com/goshenmarket

▪ Red, White & Wine — 11 a.m. to midnight. Bella Vista Winery, 6633 E. Main St., Maryville. A Fourth of July Celebration with a limited food menu for purchase. Includes red and white themed wine slushies and a beer bucket special. There will be popsicles for the kids. Live music from Brad Noe and Lil’ Sister Band throughout the day and evening. facebook.com/events/1694500337371750

▪ Family Fest 2020 — Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4. Edison’s Entertainment Complex, 2477 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville. Edison’s and The Outlet have teamed up to provide a day of activities, contests, food, beverages, entertainment and more to celebrate Independence Day. All ages are welcome. For more information, 618-307-9020 or edisonsfun.com.

▪ Alhambra 4th of July Fireworks — Dusk (around 9 p.m.) Alhambra Fireman & Legion Park & Hall, 610 W. Main, Alhambra. Please make sure to practice social distancing. Due to COVID-19 there will be no concession stand open, so no food or drink will be available. The event is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. facebook.com/events/268608241024927

▪ City of Highland Fireworks Display — 9:15 p.m. Highland. The fireworks display will last 20 to 25 minutes. The City of Highland will be enforcing and abiding by the mandatory requirements of the governor’s COVID-19 executive orders. For details: highlandil.gov

▪ Bond County Fourth Fest 2020 — 9:30-10 p.m. Greenville. Drive-in Fireworks Show. Fireworks will be shot off at the soccer fields just east of the Greenville Schools. Drive on in and enjoy the fireworks show from your car. facebook.com/events/214410069612297

Monday, July 6

▪ St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive — 2-7 p.m. Aviston Elementary School, 350 S. Hull St., Aviston. All presenting donors will receive a free commemorative St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive T-shirt. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Aviston to schedule an appointment.

Tuesday, July 7

▪ St. Louis Area Food Bank Mobile Market — 8 a.m. Green Bean, 843 W. Broadway, Trenton. Mobile Markets available to anyone who needs a helping hand. Unlike a typical food pantry, no ID is needed for the Mobile Market service. In an effort to maintain social distancing and no-contact service to keep you, the volunteers, and workers safe we ask that people who arrive by vehicle open their trunk and then stay in their vehicle. The food will then be placed in the trunk/cab. If you do not have a vehicle, please check with the organization hosting the mobile market to find out if they are accepting walk-ups. stlfoodbank.org/events

▪ Parents of Addicted Loved Ones — 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Via either conference call or Zoom. The PAL group provides education, support and hope to family members and loved ones of someone who has an addiction of substance use disorder. If you would like to join the teleconference, call/text 618-567-6095 or email craigloddeke@yahoo.com. palgroup.org

Wednesday, July 8

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — Noon to 4:30 p.m. HSHS St. Joseph Hospital, 9515 Holy Cross Lane, Breese. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ Land of Goshen Online Market — 5-7 p.m. (for pick-up). 222 Artisan Bakery, 222 Main St., Edwardsville. Online orders accepted Friday, July 3 through Monday, July 6. Order at goshenmarket.org/shop. Call 618-659-1122 for curbside pick-up. goshenmarket.org/shop

This story was originally published June 26, 2020 at 5:00 AM.