Highland Around Town — Oct. 19 edition
Noon Friday, Oct. 21, 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.
Wednesday, Oct. 19 through Sunday, Oct. 30
▪ Boo at the Zoo — 5-8:30 p.m. every day. St. Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis. Families can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more. Timed-ticket reservations are required and can be purchased in advance online. stlzoo.org/boo
Thursday, Oct. 20 through Sunday, Oct. 23
▪ Remembering Vietnam: Traveling Wall — 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 thru 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. Truck Centers, Inc., 2376 Formosa Road, Troy. Opening ceremony 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. The 360-foot memorial wall is engraved with the names of more than 58,000 Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. bit.ly/TroyWall
Friday, Oct. 21
▪ 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, Oct. 21 & Saturday, Oct. 22
▪ Jeanine De Bique and the St. Louis Symphony Chorus — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Trinidadian soprano Jeanine De Bique makes her SLSO debut in music that expresses the awesome power of belief. She is joined by the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, returning to the stage with works by Stéphane’s most beloved French composer, Francis Poulenc, alongside a powerful work by Indian American composer Reena Esmail. slso.org
Saturday, Oct. 22 & Sunday, Oct. 23
▪ Halloweekends at the St. Louis Zoo — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October. Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis. Drop by for a weekend visit and let us see your family-friendly costumes. The too-cute-to-spook decorations throughout the Zoo will provide plenty of perfect photo ops. Free admission. stlzoo.org/halloweekends
Tuesday, Oct. 25
▪ 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
▪ History on Trial Series: The Chicago ‘Black Sox’ — 7 p.m. Union Theatre, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 212 N. 6th St., Springfield. The presentation will examine the 1919 White Sox allegedly throwing the World Series in their 5 games to 3 loss to the Reds and the legal ramifications following. In 1921, all of the players implicated in the scandal were acquitted or not tried. This stage presentation will feature actors portraying the players, lawyers, and judges to explore the legal aspects of the cases that appeared in the Cook County Circuit Court and elsewhere in the early 1920s. Tickets: $15. illinoiscourthistory.org/history-on-trial
▪ 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
▪ USAF Band of Mid-America Chamber Series — 7 p.m. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America has a long history of entertaining the American public and promoting esprit de corps within the military. The unit strives to inspire the hearts and minds of our men and women serving around the world and to tell the Air Force story through the universal language of music. Free general admission; tickets are required. thehett.com
▪ St. Louis Speakers Series: John Brennan — 8 p.m. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Having a front row seat in the tumultuous arena of world affairs for three decades and serving under six presidents, Brennan became director of the CIA from 2013-2017. slso.org
Other area happenings
▪ 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.
▪ Highland Home Museum Open House — 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. 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.
▪ Highland Arts Council Youth Arts Expo — 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Highland Masonic Lodge, 721 Ninth St., Highland. The Highland Arts Council is seeking young artists to participate in Youth Arts Expo. Visual artists, musicians, vocalists, actors and writers in grades 6-12 are encouraged to apply to be a part of this exciting event. All applicants will be featured, and it is free to participate and attend. Anyone interested should contact Shannon at dramamamamall3@gmail.com.
This story was originally published October 9, 2022 at 12:00 AM.