Highland Around Town — Sept. 28 edition
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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.
Friday, Sept. 30
▪ 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. 30, & Saturday, Oct. 1
▪ Inaugural 24-Hour Laps for Leaps — 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 through 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Highland Speedway, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland. The newest fundraiser for Leaps of Love will include street cars with four drivers per sponsored team. Festivities also include food trucks, live music, bounce houses, vendor fair and more. For information or to register a driving team: leapsoflove.org/24-hr-laps-for-leaps.
▪ St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents Mahler’s Song of the Earth — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Tōru Takemitsu’s “Night Signal” creates a dreamy soundscape, while Qigang Chen’s “L’Éloignement” blends the excitement of exploration with the pang of homesickness. Gustav Mahler’s “The Song of the Earth,” inspired by Chinese poetry and featuring Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor, represents the totality of life. slso.org
Saturday, Oct. 1
▪ Highland Home Museum Open House — 1:30-4:30 p.m. Highland Home Museum and Art, 1600 Walnut St., Highland. Roland Harris will be present for the open house as long as he is able. These open houses take place the first Saturday of every month. For more information, contact 618-654-2395. In addition, Roland no longer will write his “A Thought to Remember” column.
▪ Terence Blanchard featuring the E-Collective and Turtle Island Quartet — 8 p.m. The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Ave., St. Louis. Oscar nominee and six-time Grammy-winner trumpeter/composer Terence Blanchard celebrates the brilliance of jazz legend Wayne Shorter with the acclaimed “Absence,” based on his album of the same name. He is joined by his young band of musical pioneers, the The E-Collective, and the double Grammy-winning Turtle Island String Quartet, who since their inception in 1985, have been a singular force in the creation of bold, new trends in chamber music for strings. thesheldon.org
Saturday, Oct. 1, & Sunday, Oct. 2
▪ 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.
▪ Zootoberfest — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis. Enjoy a Zoo-themed, family-friendly Oktoberfest! Take advantage of the cooler weather and visit the Zoo’s animals, exhibits and attractions. Kids can participate in fun activities, including an obstacle course and arts and crafts. German-inspired food is available for purchase, along with root beer and other soft drinks. Beer trailers throughout the Zoo offer a variety of canned and bottled brews (ages 21 and older) for purchase. An exclusive Zootoberfest beer stein with discounts for refills is available for purchase (while supplies last). Free admission. stlzoo.org/zootoberfest
Sunday, Oct. 2
▪ Albers Legion Breakfast — 8-11 a.m. American Legion Post 1026, 600 N. Bertha St., Albers. Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids 5-12, under 5 free. Dine-in or carryout. 618-248-5505.
▪ A Little Sondheim Music: The Muny and SLSO Celebrate the Music and Lyrics of Stephen Sondheim — 3 p.m. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Powell Hall turns into a Broadway theater when the SLSO and The Muny celebrate the legacy and music of composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Known for iconic shows such as “Sweeney Todd,” “Merrily We Roll Along,” “A Little Night Music,” and “Sunday in the Park with George,” you’re sure to leave the theater humming. slso.org
Tuesday, Oct. 4
▪ 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, Oct. 5
▪ Wayne E. Lanter Lecture Series: Fostering Intrapreneurship with Mike Marchal — 7 p.m. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Mike Marchal, President, Holland Construction, leads an interactive session where attendees will navigate through a series of critical thinking prompts. Along the way, Mike will provide guidance using his experience as a successful intrapreneur. Free and open to the public. General admission. thehett.com
Other area happenings
▪ 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.
▪ Southern Illinois Builders Association Scholarship Application — Deadline: Friday, Nov. 4. The Southern Illinois Builders Association is accepting applications for scholarships with the following requirements:
Candidates must be pursuing a degree in the field of construction management/construction related engineering/architecture;
Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0;
Submit a personal recommendation from person unrelated to the applicant;
Planning to enroll as a full-time student and maintain full-time student status (12 hours minimum) — part-time students working full-time in the construction industry will be awarded partial awards (written verification from full-time employer required);
Show evidence applicant is related to an individual employed full-time by an SIBA member firm for at least four years (written evidence required);
A typewritten report of at least 500 words on career goals and events experienced that made them decide to pursue a career in the construction industry. Essay quality will be judged.
To obtain a complete list of requirements for the SIBA scholarships, please contact Donna at the SIBA office 618-624-9055 or by email to ceo@siba-agc.org.
This story was originally published September 20, 2022 at 12:00 AM.