Highland Around Town — March 16 edition
Noon Wednesday, March 16, 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.
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Wednesday, March 16
▪ First Mid Bank & Trust Easter Baskets — Through Friday, April 1. First Mid Bank & Trust, 12616 IL-143, Highland. First Mid Bank & Trust is collecting filled Easter baskets for less fortunate children in the area. Pick up an empty basket at the First Mid branch, fill the basket with goodies for children ages 10 and under and return it by Friday, April 1. Baskets will be distributed by Highland Area Christian Service Ministries to less fortunate children in the area. 618-654-1111, option 1.
▪ Menstrual Hygiene Drive — The whole month of March. Rep. Katie Stuart’s office, 2105 Vandalia St., #16, Collinsville (drop-off location). Collecting essential items like bras, underwear and menstrual hygiene products. Includes unopened boxes of pads, tampons and other menstrual hygiene products. For other drop-off locations: repstuart.com.
Thursday, March 17
▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwestern Illinois (NAMI SWI) — 7-8:30 p.m. Online via Zoom. Virtual support meetings for family members and other caregivers of individuals with mental illness. Meetings are peer-led and rely on the knowledge and experiences of the group to help one another. Registration is required in order to receive the link to these meetings. For more information or to register, contact Pat Rudloff at silverlining6@charter.net.
Friday, March 18
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highland Health Care Center, 1450 26th St., Highland. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ Highland Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Fish, chicken, shrimp, sides. Carryout and limited indoor dining. Masks required for customers going through the serving line. No call-in orders. facebook.com/vfwpost5694
▪ Aviston Legion Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Cod (baked or fried), catfish, shrimp, chicken strips, fries, baked potato, slaw, applesauce. Dine-in and carryout. 618-228-7311 or avistonlegion.com.
Friday, March 18, & Saturday, March 19
▪ St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Thibaudet Plays Gershwin — 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 18, and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. From sea to shining sea. Stéphane and Jean-Yves Thibaudet revel in the high spirits of George Gershwin’s Concerto in F. James Lee III explores the joys, sorrows, and triumphs of Harriet Tubman’s life in “Chuphshah!” Sergei Rachmaninoff wrote his Symphony No. 3 in exile from his beloved Russia, and balances melancholy with exuberance, prayer with triumph. slso.org
Saturday, March 19
▪ Screening Clinic for Children with Bone, Muscle or Joint Problems — 9-11 a.m. Anderson Hospital, 6800 Illinois 162, Maryville. A doctor will be available to screen children to see if they have a condition that a Shriners Hospital can treat. Walk-ins welcome. Screenings take about 15 minutes. facebook.com/events/375249967486267
▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon. Tri Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Book donations accepted during the sale and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Masks required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.
▪ Nashville Live at The Sheldon: The Lonely Fighters — 7:30 p.m. The Sheldon Ballroom, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Singer/songwriters Claire Wyndham and Chris Roberts blend seamless harmonies with an authenticity that harkens back to the classic 1970s West Coast sounds of Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles and John Denver. thesheldon.org
▪ The Wee Heavies — 7:30 p.m. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Back by popular demand with its eclectic mix of Scottish, Irish and American folk music, which combines tradition, innovative original arrangements and moving interpretation. Dedicated to music from and influenced by the Celtic tradition, tenors Aaron Schiltz and Peter Merideth, baritone Jay Harkey, and bass Steve Neale began singing together in St. Louis’ Shaw neighborhood in 2013 after they observed a distinct lack of a cappella Celtic music at charitable events. They create a sound rich in harmony with unexpected twists and an energy that has audiences clapping, stomping, and singing along. thehett.com
▪ St. Louis Classical Guitar: Mak Grgić — 8 p.m. The Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road, St. Louis. Touted as a “gifted young guitarist” by the New York Times, and “a guitarist to keep an eye on” by the Washington Post, Mak Grgić is emerging as a star on the worldwide stage. An expansive and adventurous repertoire attests to his versatility and wide-ranging interests: from the Baroque and Renaissance to music of the cinema; from ethnic music of his native Balkans to extreme avant-garde and microtonal music, Grgić’s extraordinary talents and tastes as soloist, collaborator, and recording artist are fueled by his curiosity, imagination, and boundless energy. stlclassicalguitar.org
Sunday, March 20
▪ Aviston American Legion Spring Pork Sausage and Roast Beef Dinner — 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aviston American Legion, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Includes whole hog pork sausage, roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, sauerkraut, green beans, applesauce and dessert. Din in and carryout available.
▪ St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Music of John Williams — 3 p.m. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Enjoy the music of John Williams with Stéphane Denève and your SLSO to celebrate the legendary composer’s 90th birthday in 2022. Selections from “Superman,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and more fill Powell Hall with Williams’ iconic soundtracks from the big screen. Arrive early to take photos with members of the 501st Legion prior to the concert and during intermission. slso.org
Tuesday, March 22
▪ Parkinson’s Disease Discovery Group — 2-3 p.m. Sullivan Conference Room, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. Meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. This group provides the opportunity to learn and share helpful information, support each other in dealing with Parkinson’s disease-related issues, and to connect with others who can relate to your experience. Registration is not necessary to attend. Masking (non-cloth) is still required in health care facilities. For more information or questions, please call 618-651-2720. stjosephshighland.org
▪ Parents of Addicted Loved Ones — 7-8:30 p.m. 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. Free and open to all. For info or to join the Zoom meeting, contact Craig at 618-567-6095. palgroup.org
Wednesday, March 23
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 2-6 p.m. Rotary Club of Highland, 12990 Troxler Ave., Highland. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
Saturday, March 26
▪ Carlyle Lake Christmas Tree Recycling/Fish Habitat Improvement Project — 8:30 a.m. Dam East Boat Ramp, Carlyle Lake. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees have collected over 400 Christmas trees that were discarded after the holiday season. These trees will be used to form fish reef structures in Carlyle Lake, which will provide breeding areas and protection for young fish. The structures also encourage growth of algae and zooplankton, two sources of food for young fish. Recycled Christmas trees make inexpensive and effective habitat for all types of fish. Volunteers are needed to assist with the placement of the trees, helping Park Rangers build tree reefs, or by supplying boats to place the trees in the lake. These contributions will help improve the fish habitat at Carlyle Lake and ensure better fishing opportunities in the future. 618-594-2484.
▪ Holly’s House of Hope’s Sharing Hope 5k Walk/Run — 9 a.m. Holly’s House of Hope, 1000 Zschokke St., Highland. Runners arrive at 8:30 a.m. The race begins at 9 a.m. Participants can visit the new facility and enter a raffle. hollyshouseofhope5k.rsvpify.com
HSHS Illinois Division offering nursing scholarships
Hospital Sisters Health System Illinois Division recently announced a scholarship opportunity for students pursuing a career in nursing.
The HSHS Scholars program is open to qualifying students attending an accredited nursing program. Students can earn up to $20,000 of funding for educational expenses. In addition to financial help, recipients will have a job upon graduating and passing boards in an HSHS Illinois Division hospital.
“St. Elizabeth’s and the other HSHS ministries in Illinois have many education and career development programs with partners in our area. This scholarship is another way we can support nursing students and continue to develop a strong, highly-competent workforce for our hospitals and patients,” said Regina Peterson, DNP, RN, chief nursing officer at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon.
Interested students can apply at hshs.org/ILnursingscholarship. The deadline to apply is May 1. Applications are reviewed upon submission and top candidates are chosen for interviews. Applicants should have an interest in working in a HSHS Illinois Division hospital as an RN upon graduation/ passing boards.
“I recommend applying for the HSHS scholarship program because it is a great way to help pay for school and also gives you a head start in starting your career in nursing,” said Ciarra Marreo, RN, a recent recipient of HSHS Scholars funding.
“Once graduating, the anxiety you feel preparing for the NCLEX and searching for a job is intense. This scholarship ensures that you have a job in your desired specialty after graduation and the residency program is very beneficial in helping new grads grow.
For additional questions about the HSHS Scholars program, email ILscholarships@hshs.org. For other career opportunities in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical positions, visit www.careers.hshs.org.
This story was originally published March 11, 2022 at 5:08 PM.