Highland Around Town — Oct. 7 edition

Noon Wednesday, Oct. 7, 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, Oct. 7

▪ Our Lord’s Lutheran Church Fall Speaker Series — 7 p.m. Wednesdays through 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

▪ Grant’s Farm Halloween Drive-Thru — By reservation only now through Saturday, Oct. 31. Grant’s Farm, 10501 Gravois Road, St. Louis. For the first time ever, visitors will be able to drive their own vehicles through more than a mile of the Grant’s Farm property, which will be transformed into nine different spooky experiences complete with festive decorations, lights, pumpkins, ghosts, spiders and so much more. Reservations are required; space is limited. Tickets can be purchased online at grantsfarm.com.

▪ Madison County Transit ‘School’s in Session’ Scavenger Hunt — All 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, Oct. 9

▪ 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

▪ Aviston Legion Fish & Chicken Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Cod, catfish, shrimp, chicken strips, fried, baked potato, slaw, applesauce. Eat-in or carry-out. 618-228-7311. avistonlegion.com

Saturday, Oct. 10

▪ 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

▪ Scarecrow Search ArtWalk — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lindendale Park, Highland. Join the family fun while playing safe. Cost: $20 per carload. Prizes awarded. All you need is a phone for taking photos. HighlandArtsCouncil.org

Saturday, Oct. 10, & Sunday, Oct. 11:

▪ 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.

▪ 19th annual Vintage Voices — Noon to 2:30 p.m. Alton Cemetery, Fifth and Vine streets, Alton. Walking tours are held as actors in period costumes telling the story of Altonians who have shaped Alton’s history. Tours will begin at noon and the last tour of the day leaves at 2:30 p.m. Masks are highly encouraged for our guests and maintaining social distancing. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students aged 6-18. Tickets can be purchased online at eventbrite.com or at the event. facebook.com/VintageVoicesTours

Sunday, Oct. 11:

▪ Aviston American Legion Auxiliary Holiday Rummage Sale — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aviston American Legion, 601 S. Clinton St., Aviston. Held in conjunction with the Pork Sausage and Beef dinner. Sale includes Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas items only. Brown bag 3-5 p.m.

▪ Aviston American Legion Fall Pork Sausage and Roast Beef Dinner — 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aviston American Legion, 601 S. Clinton St., Aviston. Event is carry-out only. Includes meats, sauerkraut and backbones, potatoes, vegetables and dessert.

Monday, Oct. 12

▪ The Hett Film Art Series: ‘The Night of the Hunter’ (1955) — 6 p.m. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Released from prison for car theft, a religious fanatic marries a gullible widow, whose children are reluctant to say where their dad hid $10,000 he stole in a robbery. Not rated; 1 hour, 32 minutes. Screen Talk host: Dr. Jessica Campbell, assistant professor of English. Free admission. For more information, visit theHett.com or call 618-537-6863.

Tuesday, Oct. 13

▪ 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. 16

▪ Whiskey for the Watershed Event — 7 p.m. Facebook live-streamed event. This year’s event will be altered to accommodate social distancing. On the day of the event, ticket holders will receive a premium swag bag delivered straight to their home filled with items valued at more than the cost of the ticket, including vouchers for cocktails and food from local restaurants. Raffle tickets will also be included in the ticket-holder package and swag bag, with winners announced throughout the 30-minute entertainment program. An online auction with a variety of amazing items is also part of the virtual celebration. Tickets available for $85 each. For tickets and information: watershednaturecenter.org/whiskey

This story was originally published September 30, 2020 at 4:59 PM.