Highland Around Town — Sept. 9 edition

Noon Wednesday, Sept. 9, 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, Sept. 9

▪ Pond Stocking Fish Sale Orders — The Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for their pond fish sale. This sale is for those pond owners that have an established fish population and need to supplement some species, or to stock new fishpond. The species available are channel catfish, redear, bluegill, largemouth bass, fathead minnows, and triploid grass carp. Friday, Sept. 18, is the deadline to order and pay for grass carp. Deadline to order all other fish is Sept. 24. Pick-up date and location: 8-9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Edwardsville Moose Lodge parking lot, 7371 Marine Road, Edwardsville. For information: 618-656-7300, ext. 3, between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

▪ Second annual Veterans’ Recognition Banners Registration — Deadline Monday, Sept. 21. The city of Edwardsville is inviting residents to assist in recognizing and honoring area veterans and active military through banner sponsorship. Those who sponsored a veteran last year will once again see those banners displayed on lampposts in addition to new banners that are obtained through sponsorship this year. The banners currently placed on the lampposts on Main St. and surrounding streets will be replaced with banners honoring these special men and women. The banners will be displayed Oct. 20 through Veterans Day, Nov. 11. For information or to register: cityofedwardsville.com/VeteranBanners.

Friday, Sept. 11

▪ Highland Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Fish, chicken, shrimp, sides. Carry-out only. Bar closed until further notice. Masks required for customers going through the serving line. No call-in orders. facebook.com/vfwpost5694

Saturday, Sept. 12

▪ 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

▪ 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: $225 per team. For information or to register: 618-531-7208 or 618-781-3250.

Sunday, Sept. 13

▪ Albers Legion Carry-out Only Chicken Dinner — 1-5 p.m. American Legion, 600 N. Bertha St., Albers. Dinners are $9 each. Sponsored by American Legion Post 1026. 618-248-5505.

Monday, Sept. 14

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anderson Hospital Platelet Drive, Classroom 1 by Entrance 2, 6800 State Route 162, Maryville. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.

▪ 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.

Monday, Sept. 14, through Thursday, Sept. 17

▪ ‘I Love Movies’ Virtual Trivia Night Part II — 7 p.m. each night. Online event. This popular and challenging movie-themed trivia night will be returning for another online edition with more opportunities for prizes on Crowdpurr.com. Questions will be themed into groups of 20 spread across four nights. Cost: $5 contribution per night to play. For more information, visit cinemastlouis.org/i-love-movies-trivia-night

Tuesday, Sept. 15

▪ Free COVID-19 Testing — 9 a.m. to noon. Ralph Korte Stadium (SIUE campus), 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

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — Noon to 5 p.m. Anderson Hospital Platelet Drive, Classroom 1 & 2 by Entrance 1, 6800 Illinois 162, Maryville. 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

Thursday, Sept. 17

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

▪ Night at the Zoo — 5-8:30 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