Highland Around Town — July 22 edition

Noon Wednesday, July 22, 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 23

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 8 a.m. to noon. Madison County Administration Building, 157 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gateway Regional Medical Center, 2100 Madison Ave., Granite City. 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/871507613359456

Friday, July 24

▪ 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

Friday, July 24, & Saturday, July 25

▪ Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce Community Garage Sale — 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Throughout the city of Troy. Participants can sign up for the sale at https://bit.ly/SIGNUPCWGS and view the map at http://bit.ly/TROY-CWGS. Due to COVID-19, we urge participants and attendees to wear masks when social distancing is not possible. Participants need to wipe down all items for sale as well as at the time of purchase. No more than 10 people are allowed at each garage sale at a time. 618-667-8769.

Saturday, July 25

▪ 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 Street, 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

▪ 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.

Tuesday, July 28

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Granite City Works - US Steel, 1951 State St., Granite City. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ 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/871507623359455

▪ 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 29

▪ Land of Goshen Online Market — 5-7 p.m. (for pick-up). 222 Artisan Bakery, 222 Main St., Edwardsville. Online orders accepted Friday, July 24 through Monday, July 27. Order at goshenmarket.org/shop. Call 618-659-1122 for curbside pick-up. goshenmarket.org/shop

Saturday, Aug. 8

▪ Madison County e-Waste Recycling Collection — 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CJD e-Cycling, 5257 N. Illinois 157, Edwardsville. This event has been moved to a new location. By appointment only. Accepted items include anything with a cord, home electronics and televisions, computers and monitors, small appliances, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, furnaces, lawn equipment, and lead acid batteries. All items, including older-model CRT televisions, are free of charge for residents to recycle during the drive. For Madison County residents only. To register for an appointment or for more information: recycleresponsibly.as.me/schedule.php

Sunday, Aug. 16:

St. Gregory Armenian Church ‘Blessing of Grapes’ Picnic — 12:30-3 p.m. St. Gregory Armenian Church, 1014 W. Pontoon Road, Granite City. Lamb, chicken and pork kebab plates, vegetarian plate, two kinds of pilaf and salad. Bake sale of Armenian pastries. All orders should be placed online by July 27. For information: 618-451-7884 or stgregorychurch.net

This story was originally published July 17, 2020 at 12:00 PM.