Highland Around Town — Sept. 21 edition

Noon Friday, 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.

Thursday, Sept. 22

▪ Highland Garden Club — 7 p.m. Korte Rec Center, 1 Nagel Drive, Highland. A brief business meeting followed by a make-n-take led by Marge Coles of Walter Knowles Florist. Those who wish to participate will be making an artificial Christmas decoration. Cost for the activity is $20. Visitors are always welcome to attend.

▪ Highland Thursday Night Live Concert Series: RX Blues 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

Friday, Sept. 23

▪ 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, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Sept. 25

▪ St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2’ — 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents the final installment of the Harry Potter series in concert. Justin Freer conducts as the orchestra plays Alexandre Desplat’s score to “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” in concert while the film plays on the big screen. For tickets and info: 314-534-1700 or slso.org.

Saturday, Sept. 24

▪ ABBA Mania — 7:30 p.m. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. ABBA Mania is a rock musical that will take audiences back in time to the disco era, featuring ABBA’s hits and all their signature costume changes, choreography and big studio sound. For lifelong fans or for those who haven’t had the opportunity to see ABBA live, this show is the perfect excuse to discover or relive the memories of the band that took over the disco world. For tickets and info: 618-537-6863 or thehett.com.

Sunday, Sept. 25

▪ St. Teresa Church, Marydale Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Teresa of Avila Church, 18021 Marydale Road, Carlyle. Menu includes ½ fried chicken (four pieces), dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, slaw. Cost: $13 per meal. facebook.com/MarydaleStTeresa

▪ Germantown Fire Department Shooting Match — Noon. Schoendienst Park, Park Road, Germantown. Includes food – fried chicken, firehouse chili, wings, roller dogs and more – beverages, raffles, Kids Corner and more. Rain or shine.

Monday, Sept. 26

▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 12:30-6:30 p.m. VFW Hall, 1900 VFW Lane, Highland. For an appointment: 800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 27

▪ 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, Sept. 28

▪ Navy Band Great Lakes Woodwind Quintet Fair Winds — 7 p.m. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. A versatile woodwind ensemble with a repertoire consisting of classical, military marches and patriotic compositions. Comprised of professional musicians, Navy Band Great Lakes regularly performs for military engagements, public concerts, recitals and educational clinics for audiences throughout the Midwest. Admission is free for the public; however, tickets are still required. For tickets and info: 618-537-6863 or thehett.com.

Other area happenings

▪ 72nd annual Wurst Markt — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 1, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2. St. John UCC, 21 N. Walnut, Trenton. Saturday’s Outside Country Store includes homemade applesauce, pork sausage and handmade quilt and basket raffle ticket sales. Sunday’s Wurst Markt will have drive-thru only with a menu of pork sausage, roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, sauerkraut, green beans and pie. Cost: $13.

▪ HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital - Highland Drive-Thru Health Fair — By appointment 6-11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5. Highland-Pierron Fire Department, 12611 Iberg Road, Highland. Includes comprehensive blood screenings, prostatic-specific antigen screenings, hemoglobin A1C and vitamin D screening. Please wear short-sleeved shirts and coats that are easily removed to make the process easier. Those wanting to attend must register for an appointment online at stjosephshighland.org/healthfair before Sunday, Sept. 25. There are limited spots available and on-site registration will not be accepted. If unable to register online, call 618-651-2739 for assistance.

▪ Community Link 16th annual Buddy Walk — 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Northside Park, North 10th Street, Breese. Join Community Link as we unite for a common cause and raise funds at the annual Buddy Walk. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support of people with developmental disabilities, take the first step and donate or register today! Help us spread the word; all are welcome for our day of celebration. For more info or to register: commlink.org.

▪ Highland Area Community Foundation’s 27th annual Grant Banquet — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11. Knights of Columbus Hall, 12454 IL-143, Highland. Doors open at 6 p.m. Grants totaling over $78,000 will be awarded to support community projects. In the past 27 years, over $1.3 million in grants and scholarships have gone back into our service area. Cost is $50 per person, $18 of which is tax deductible. Net proceeds from the event will be used to provide ongoing support for the Foundation. For info, banquet tickets and reservations: 618-654-4727.

This story was originally published September 14, 2022 at 12:00 AM.