Highland Around Town — Aug. 19 edition
Noon Wednesday, Aug. 19, 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, Aug. 20
▪ 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
Friday, Aug. 21
▪ Lions on the Square — 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Highland Square, 907 Main St., Highland. For all those missing brats, BBQ pork burgers and jumbo hot dogs from the local Lions Club, they will be returning to Highland Square every Friday in August. The Highland Lions Club is looking forward to serving you lunch as we have for many PBJs. facebook.com/HighlandILLionsClub
▪ Highland Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Fish, chicken, shrimp, sides. Carry-out and limited dine-in available. Masks required for customers going through the serving line. No call-in orders. facebook.com/vfwpost5694
▪ The Trophy Mules Acoustic — 7-10 p.m. The Outlet at Edison’s, 2477 S. Illinois 157, Edwardsville. Music by Corey and Josh. facebook.com/thetrophymules
▪ Saint Louis Astronomical Society — 7:30 p.m. Online via Zoom. “Standing on the Shoulders of Apollo 15: Past and Future Lunar Exploration,” an illustrated presentation by Dr. Jeffrey Gillis-Davis of Washington University, will be featured at the August meeting of the Saint Louis Astronomical Society. Free and open to the public. Zoom access information is posted on the Society’s website at slasonline.org.
Saturday, Aug. 22
▪ 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
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Roberts Motors, 4350 N. Alby St., Alton. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ Something Spoken: Tennessee Williams On the Air – ‘Hello from Bertha’ — 5 p.m. On the air on Classic 107.3 FM. Enjoy a fully produced Williams’ one-act play along with interviews with scholars, directors and actors. Broadway legend and St. Louisan Ken Page will narrate and noted Williams scholar Tom Mitchell will offer commentary. Broadcast will stream online at classic1073.org until Sept. 4. twstl.org/something-spoken
Saturday, Aug. 22, & Sunday, Aug. 23
▪ Riverside Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Loading Dock, 401 E. Front St. Grafton. Guaranteed treasure-hunting fun through a wide selection of antiques, crafts, collectibles and more.
Monday, Aug. 24
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 2:30-7 p.m. Granite City High School, 3101 Madison Ave., Granite City. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 3-6 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church, 6809 Godfrey Road, Godfrey. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
Tuesday, Aug. 25
▪ Free COVID-19 Testing — 9 a.m. to noon. Ralph Korte Stadium, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 3345 Stadium Drive, Edwardsville. No appointment needed. Masks are required. Open to the public (adults and children over 6 months). Valid phone number required for results notification. madisonchd.org
▪ Parents of Addicted Loved Ones — 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Online via 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, please call/text 618-567-6095 or email craigloddeke@yahoo.com. palgroup.org
Wednesday, Aug. 26
▪ Land of Goshen Online Market — 5-7 p.m. (for pick-up). 222 Artisan Bakery, 222 Main St., Edwardsville. Online orders accepted Friday, Aug. 21 through Monday, Aug. 24. Order at goshenmarket.org/shop. Call 618-659-1122 for curbside pick-up. goshenmarket.org/shop
▪ Trenton Concert in the Park: George Portz and Friends of Bluegrass — 7-9 p.m. Trenton Community Park, 198 Park Place #100, off Old Highway 50, Trenton. Special Fiddlers Frolic featuring Noah Feldt, Caitlin Richards, Anita Hall. Free and open to the public. 618-632-1384 or georgeportzbluegrass.com.
Thursday, Aug. 27
▪ Night at the Zoo — 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis. Adults ages 21+ are invited to spend an exclusive, limited-attendance evening among the animals at the Saint Louis Zoo. Enjoy Zoo exhibits and complimentary admission to special attractions, two complimentary drink tickets, a free animal-themed mask, and special discounts at food outlets and gift shops. Advance tickets cost $25/member, $30/non-member and are required. No tickets available at the door. stlzoo.org/nightatthezoo
This story was originally published August 13, 2020 at 10:15 AM.