Highland Around Town — Aug. 26 edition
Noon Wednesday, Aug. 26, 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, Aug. 26
▪ 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
▪ Free COVID-19 Testing — 9 a.m. to noon. Korte Rec Center, 1 Nagel Drive, Highland. 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
▪ 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. 28
▪ 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
▪ Blues at the Arch: Carolyn Mason — 6 p.m. Online event. This popular end-of-summer celebration pays tribute to St. Louis’ storied blues history and showcases the talents of our hometown artists. The free concert will stream online at archpark.org and @gatewayarchpark Facebook page. RSVP at archpark.org/bluesatthearch.
Saturday, Aug. 29
▪ 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
▪ 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
Tuesday, Sept. 1
▪ Dierbergs Markets annual Mega Hiring Event — 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Online event. Dierbergs Markets is looking to fill more than 100 immediate employment opportunities across all 24 metro area stores. Opportunities range from full-time and part-time entry level positions to managerial and specialized positions. Virtually meet with recruiters, learn more about the company and open positions. Qualified candidates may receive offers on the spot. To attend, candidates should visit Dierbergs.com/hiring-event to register.
▪ Free COVID-19 Testing — 9 a.m. to noon. Alhambra Township Park, 610 W. Main St., Alhambra. 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
▪ 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. 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, Sept. 2:
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Bus on the Quad, Edwardsville. 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, Aug. 28 through Monday, Aug. 31. Order at goshenmarket.org/shop. Call 618-659-1122 for curbside pick-up. goshenmarket.org/shop
Saturday, Sept. 5-Monday, Sept. 7
▪ Community Link’s 14th annual Virtual Edition Buddy Walk — Join Community Link as they unite for a common cause and raise funds at the annual Buddy Walk. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support of people with developmental disabilities, take the first step and donate or register today. For information or to register: commlink.org/buddywalk.
Saturday, Sept. 12:
▪ Highland Moose Lodge 23rd annual Phil Powers Memorial Golf Outing — 10 a.m. Shotgun start. Timber Lakes Golf Course, 3120 Forest Lake Lane, Staunton. Three-person scramble with flights; two threesomes play together. Includes 18 holes of golf, giveaways, prizes and pork steak dinner. Entry fee: $150 per team before Sept. 1; $225 per team after Sept. 1. For information or to register: 618-531-7208 or 618-781-3250.