Highland Around Town — July 6 edition

By Jennifer Green

Updated July 1, 2022 2:11 PM

Noon Wednesday, July 6, 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.

Thursday, July 7

▪ Highland Thursday Night Live Concert Series: Billy Joel Tribute Band — 7 p.m. Downtown Square, Highland. Enjoy live entertainment on Thursday evenings. Feel free to bring your own lawn chair(s), blanket, cooler, etc., and enjoy the show. The Lions Club will be selling brats, pork burgers and chicken sandwiches. highlandil.gov

On June 4, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation held their annual fundraising event — Party on the Patio — at Schlafly Highland Square to support St. Joseph’s Hospital. The event was a great success, raising $46,000 for the hospital. Thanks to all those who sponsored and attended to raise funds supporting health care initiatives at the hospital. Provided

Friday, July 8

▪ 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.

▪ Highland Muny Band — Approximately 8 p.m. Downtown Square, Highland. Listen to the beautiful music of the Muny Band all summer. Free and open to the public. facebook.com/HighlandMunyBand

Friday, July 8, through Sunday, July 10

▪ The Big Bounce America — Timed ticket access all three days. Brookdale Farm, 8004 Twins River Road, Eureka, Missouri. The Big Bounce America is the biggest touring inflatable event in the world and features four massive inflatable attractions. Turn up the wow-factor and push the limits of family-friendly entertainment to new heights. For tickets and info: thebigbounceamerica.com.

Saturday, July 9

▪ Missouri Botanical Garden Green Living Festival — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., 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 these events throughout the summer in a day of learning and exploring ideas for sustainable lifestyles. The July 9 event is included with regular entry to the Missouri History Museum where general admission is free. 314-577-5100 or mobot.org/greenlivingfest.

Sunday, July 10

▪ Litchfield Pickers Market — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 400 N. State St., Downtown Litchfield. Vintage, antique, industrial, architectural, repurposed and collectible goods. facebook.com/litchfieldpickersmarket

Monday, July 11

▪ Marine Historical Society — 7 p.m. Marine Senior Citizens Center, 101 W. Silver St., Marine. Open to the public. All are welcome.

Tuesday, July 12

▪ 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, July 13

▪ Whitaker Music Festival 2022 Concert Series: Sweetie & the Toothaches — 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

Other area happenings

▪ Heartland Community Chorus Kids Chorus Camp — 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 1, through Friday, Aug. 5. Highland Elementary Auditorium, 1800 Lindenthal, Highland. Each morning includes singing in a chorus, workshops about various aspects of music, and a break with snacks. The camp is directed by two former music teachers with many years of experience working with young singers. A camp T-shirt will be provided. The week will culminate in a free concert for family and friends, presented at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5. The camp fee is $45 for the first child in a family, and $30 for each additional child from the same family. Needs-based scholarships are offered, so that everyone can participate. Register by Friday, July 22, at heartlandcommunitychorus.org. 618-219-5768 or 618-791-8408.

▪ HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Auxiliary Book Donation Drive — Used book donations are currently being accepted. Donations can be delivered to St. Joseph’s Hospital Gift Shop 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Accepting nice, clean books of fiction, nonfiction, children’s and cookbooks, hardbacks and paperbacks, puzzles, CDs, DVDs. The Auxiliary requests no self-care, religious or DIY books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc. Masks (non-cloth) must be worn in the hospital at all times.

This story was originally published June 29, 2022 at 12:00 AM.