Highland Around Town — July 8 edition

Noon Wednesday, July 8, 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.

Thursday, July 9

▪ 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

▪ Family Trivia and Game Night — 6:30 p.m. Online via Zoom. Hosted by Six Mile Regional Library District. All ages welcome. Follow SMRLD on Facebook for information and links to join. facebook.com/events/2632440090309298

Friday, July 10

▪ STL History Live — 2 p.m. 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/871507596692791

▪ 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

Saturday, July 11

▪ 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

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Lewis & Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ Gateway Drive-In: Strange Buffalo and ‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’ — 5:30 p.m. Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville. Join us for the band Strange Buffalo and the movie “Pokémon Detective Pikachu.” Families can bring their own food and drinks. Snacks and family friendly beverages will be available for purchase. Registration is $20 per car in advance and $30 day of. Admission includes band and movie. Credit Cards only. Due to COVID, cash is not accepted. gatewaycenter.com/event/gateway-drive-in-movie

Sunday, July 12

▪ Market in the Park — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Park, 213 N. Prairie St., downtown behind City Hall, Bethalto. Social distancing guidelines will be in place. bethaltomarketinthepark.org and facebook.com/Bethalto-Farmers-Market-1748390115281612

Monday, July 13

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 13. Anderson Hospital Platelet Drive, 6800 State Route 162, Maryville. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 1-6 p.m. Monday, July 13. Foley Dental Group, 2016 Vadalabene Drive, Maryville. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

Tuesday, July 14

▪ Huddle House Reopens — Huddle House, 12475 Illinois 143, Highland. Reopens to the public dor dining in. All staff will be wearing PPE. There will be no condiments on the tables and capacity will be monitored to maintain social distancing. 618-654-2250.

▪ STL History Live —11 a.m. 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/871507606692790

▪ Parents of Addicted Loved Ones — 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Breese Activity Center, 419 S. Clinton St., Breese. 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 have questions, please call/text 618-567-6095 or email

craigloddeke@yahoo.com. palgroup.org

Wednesday, July 15

▪ STL History Live — Noon. 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/871507600026124

▪ Land of Goshen Online Market — 5-7 p.m. (for pick-up). 222 Artisan Bakery, 222 Main St., Edwardsville. Online orders accepted Friday, July 10 through Monday, July 13. Order at goshenmarket.org/shop. Call 618-659-1122 for curbside pick-up. goshenmarket.org/shop

This story was originally published July 1, 2020 at 2:07 PM.