Highland Around Town — Sept. 23 edition

Noon Wednesday, Sept. 23, 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. 23

▪ 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. The grass carp deadline has passed. Deadline to order all other fish is Thursday, 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-Friday.

▪ Madison County Catholic Charities Virtual Auction — Now through 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. Online fundraising event. Items available include Schwinn bicycles, Kindle Fire, Formea Animal Hospital package, golf packages, champagne and diamonds package, Aloft Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Med Resources Vionic Shoes, Frozen II filled toy box and more. To view the entire list of items or register for the auction, visit cc.dio.org and click “Event Tickets” where you will be taken to the auction page. Upon registering, you will be able to begin bidding on items. Minimum bids apply.

▪ Our Lord’s Lutheran Church Fall Speaker Series — 7 p.m. Wednesdays thru Oct. 21. Online via Zoom. A six-week series aimed at helping participants explore some of the most challenging issues facing our society and what they can do to make a marked difference. Series includes 75-minute talks with breakout sessions. Text 330-244-7963 to request the Zoom meeting ID and password or email love2haveu@ourlords.org. OurLords.org

▪ Madison County Transit ‘School’s in Session’ Scavenger Hunt — Now through October. Virtual event. The “School’s in Session” scavenger hunt will focus on encouraging trailgoers of all ages to venture out on the trails, while putting their knowledge to the test. The scavenger hunt will be facilitated through the free, interactive app GooseChase. Participants simply download the app and search for the game they wish to join. For details: mct.org

Friday, Sept. 25

▪ Marine Library Fall Book Sale — 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gravius Memorial Library, 202 E. Silver St., Marine. Patrons can choose from a large selection of books. All books are 25 cents or a plastic bag of books for $2. Face masks are required, and social distancing must be maintained. Patrons will not be allowed to bring in shopping bags. facebook.com/events/2397962493830660

▪ 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

▪ A Zoo Ado: A Virtual Event — 7-8 p.m. Online at stlzoo.org/AZooAdo. The Saint Louis Zoo’s biennial, in-person fundraiser was canceled this year due to concerns over COVID-19. Now, A Zoo Ado is bringing the party online with a brand new, star-studded live broadcast and the best virtual event St. Louis has ever seen. Hosted by St. Louis comedian Joe Marlotti. Performance by soul and R&B singer and songwriter Brian Owens. Interviews and footage of favorite Zoo animals and their keepers. Cameos by celebrities like Bob Costas, Andy Cohen, Phyllis Smith, Ozzie Smith, Danny Meyer, Mike Shildt, Bernie Federko and Kennedy Holmes. Bid on once-in-a-lifetime auction items. Donations will be accepted online throughout the virtual event and after the event is over at stlzoo.org/AZooAdo. There is no fee to watch the online broadcast. Proceeds will help the Zoo in all of its operations and with recovery from temporarily closing to the public due to COVID-19. stlzoo.org/AZooAdo

Saturday, Sept. 26

▪ 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 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

Monday, Sept. 28

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

Tuesday, Sept. 29

▪ 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

Friday, Oct. 2

▪ FORE! The Foundation Golf Fundraiser — 7 a.m. Registration, 8 a.m. tee time. Oak Brook Golf Club, 9157 Fruit Road, Edwardsville. Four-person scramble hosted by the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds go to high school senior scholarships. Cost: $70 per player or $250 per foursome. 618-667-8769 or troycoc.com.

Saturday, Oct. 3, & Sunday, Oct. 4:

▪ Autumn with the Animals — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (By timed-ticket reservation). Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis. Enjoy a festive fall day at the Zoo with specialty menu items like caramel apples and caramel apple funnel cakes, chicken apple bratwurst, giant pretzels, Oktoberfest beers, and more available for purchase for a limited time. Take advantage of the cooler weather and visit the Zoo’s animals, exhibits and attractions. Keepers will provide apples and apple-themed enrichment for the animals throughout the day. Families can participate in a kids’ digital activity around the Zoo, and kids will receive a craft project to take home. Free, but tickets reservations are required. To make a reservation, visit stlzoo.org/visit/zoo-reservations.

Sunday, Oct. 4:

▪ Highland-Pierron Fire Department Fire Prevention Breakfast — 8-11 a.m. Highland-Pierron Fire Department, 12611 Iberg Road, Highland. Drive-thru or carry-out.

This story was originally published September 17, 2020 at 9:23 AM.