Highland Around Town — July 15 edition
Noon Wednesday, July 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.
Thursday, July 16
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1st MidAmerica Credit Union, 419 N. Shamrock, East Alton. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 3-7 p.m. Carlyle Christian Church, 1025 Lake Road, Carlyle. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ 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
▪ STL History Live — 6:30 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/871507603359457
Friday, July 17
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - Centralia, 400 N. Pleasant Ave., Centralia. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ 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 18
▪ Lebanon City Wide Yard Sale — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. 221 West St. Louis Street, Lebanon. SIgn up on the map via the online store. Paper maps and a digital map available. Sign up at https://lwc-102792.square.site/. facebook.com/events/298434254652771
▪ Alton Farmers & Artisans Market — 8 a.m. to noon. Parking lot at the corner of Landmarks Boulevard and Henry Street, 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
▪ Gateway Drive-In: Straight 6 and ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’ — 5:30 p.m. Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville. Join us for the band Straight 6 and the movie “The Secret Life of Pets 2.” 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. Bathrooms will be available on site; masks are required in the building. gatewaycenter.com/event/gateway-drive-in-movie-2
Sunday, July 19
▪ Bethalto 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 20
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 3-6 p.m. Troy United Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
Tuesday, July 21
▪ 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/871507620026122
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — Noon to 5 p.m. Anderson Hospital, 6800 State Route 162, Maryville. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 3-7 p.m. Lebanon Lions Club, 412 S. Madison St., Lebanon. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ 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 22
▪ Edwardsville School District #7 2020 Kindergarten Registration — Noon to 6:30 p.m. All district #7 primary school buildings. Registration for incoming kindergarteners who are 5 on or before Sept. 1. Registration paperwork and requirements can be found at http://ecusd7.org/district-information/registration/. For information: 618-656-6020.
▪ Land of Goshen Online Market — 5-7 p.m. (for pick-up). 222 Artisan Bakery, 222 Main St., Edwardsville. Online orders accepted Friday, July 17 through Monday, July 20. Order at goshenmarket.org/shop. Call 618-659-1122 for curbside pick-up. goshenmarket.org/shop
Saturday, July 25
▪ Kaskaskia College Enrollment Day — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kaskaskia College Main Campus and all Education Centers. KC staff will be available to assist students wanting to enroll for the Fall 2020 semester. Available services include admissions, advising, financial aid, cashiers, bookstore, placement testing and TRIO. Additional date: Saturday, Aug. 15. Appointments being taken Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For appointments at the main campus contact kcadvising@kaskaskia.edu or call 618-545-3060. Appointments also available at local Education Centers. Salem Education Center 618-545-3425. Nashville Education Center 618-545-3485. Greenville Education Center 618-545-3465. Vandalia Education Center 618-545-3445. Trenton Education Center 618-545-3475.
▪ Rally Round the Peace Pole — 10 a.m. to noon. The Illinois South Conference, United Church of Christ, 1312 Broadway, Highland. The Rally will be a time of worship, a time to remember slain Black sisters and brothers, a time for hopeful lament, and an opportunity to become educated about white privilege and its consequences. Strict social distancing protocols will be preserved. Masks are required.