Highland Around Town — June 1 edition
Noon Wednesday, June 1, 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.
Friday, June 3
▪ Tri Township Library 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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Masks required. 618-667-2133.
▪ Barbara McDonnell: ‘Summer by the Mississippi’ — 3-5 p.m. Sheldon Art Galleries, Nancy Spirtas Kranzberg Gallery, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Gallery talk at 6 p.m. Free public opening for this exhibit, which runs through Sunday, Aug. 28. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 314-533-9900 or thesheldon.org.
▪ 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.
▪ Picnics on the Plaza: Kendrick Smith — 7:30 p.m. The Sheldon’s Steward Family Plaza, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. These casual, outdoor concerts will feature live music by some of St. Louis’ best musicians in the elegant setting of the plaza, while guests enjoy a boxed picnic dinner and drinks at assigned tables of two to four people. Advance registration required. thesheldon.org
Saturday, June 4
▪ Missouri Botanical Garden Green Living Festival — 10 a.m. St. Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis. The Missouri Botanical Garden’s annual Green Living Festival is returning in person as a series of pop-up events at institutions throughout the heart of St. Louis. The “Summer of Sustainability” series invites visitors to engage with experts at five events throughout the summer in a day of learning and exploring ideas for sustainable lifestyles. The June 4 event is included with free general admission to the Science Center. 314-577-5100 or mobot.org/greenlivingfest.
▪ HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation Party on the Patio — 6 p.m. Saturday, June 4. Schlafly Highland Square, 907 Main St., Highland. Fundraiser to support health care initiatives at St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland. The event will feature food, drinks — including 15 Schlafly beers — music and a silent auction. Tickets are $150 for attendees and are available now at stjosephshighland.org/foundation.
Sunday, June 5
▪ Madison County Historical Society Speaker Series — 2 p.m. Immanuel United Methodist Church, lower level, 800 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Presenter, Library Research Manager Mary Z. Rose, will explore the facts about the only documented Indian captive narrative of Madison County. Free and open to the public. madcohistory.org
Tuesday, June 7
▪ 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, June 8
▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 12:30-5:30 p.m. Mosaic Church, 1317 Pestalozzi St., Highland. Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments will be given priority service. To schedule an appointment: 800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org.
▪ Whitaker Music Festival 2022 Concert Series: Karen Choi — 7 p.m. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. Entry at 5 p.m. The Whitaker Music Festival offers a lineup of free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars. Pack a picnic and enjoy the beauty of the Garden grounds in summertime bloom as you listen to the tunes and rhythms of an eclectic rotation of artists from week to week. Live music will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays through Aug. 3. Free admission entry begins at 5 p.m. Last entry is at 8:15 p.m. Advance reservations required. mobot.org/whitaker
Windlands donate to Anderson Hospital Rehab Gym Refresh
Anderson Hospital received a $15,000.00 donation to update the in-patient Rehab Gym from Edwardsville residents, Carol & Harry Windland.
Carol Windland went through a hip surgery in August of 2021 and had such a great experience at the Anderson Rehab Institute that she wanted to give back to Anderson Hospital in some way.
When she heard the in-patient Rehab Gym needed an update, she wanted to help.
“This is our way of saying thank you to the staff for their dedication, care and compassion on a daily basis”, said Carol Windland.
The space included updates such as: wallpaper removal, painting of walls, new cabinetry, new counter tops and chairs for the staff workspace, artwork and more.
Anderson Hospital uses the Rehab Gym for neurologic patients, post stroke patients, Parkinson’s patients and post-op orthopedic patients after various surgeries.
Tammy Becherer, interim rehab director, said, “The staff and patients will enjoy this uplifting and bright space for years to come.”
This story was originally published May 24, 2022 at 12:00 AM.