Highland Around Town — Nov. 9 edition
.jpg "Hospital Sisters Health System colleagues recently attended Mid-America Transplant “Inspired by Life” Symposium at St. Louis Union Station. Hospital colleagues listened to various speakers and were able to hear from and connect with representatives from Mid-America Transplant to learn more about the organ donation process, tissue donation and the importance of aftercare. From left, Michelle Herzberg, director of inpatient care at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland; Stephanie Collings, medical-surgical care registered nurse at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital; Lleyna Gorka, nurse educator at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital; Cindy Crouch, emergency department facilitator at HSHS Holy Family Hospital; Kacie Blaser, facilitator of surgical services at HSHS Holy Family Hospital; and Kelli Clutts, director of nursing at HSHS Holy Family Hospital.")
Noon Friday, Nov. 11, 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, Nov. 10 through Saturday, Nov. 12
▪ HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary Used Book Sale — 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11; and 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, Ungacta Conference Center, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. Sale includes fiction and nonfiction books, children’s books, cookbooks, puzzles, DVDs, CDs and more. Prices for hardback books will be $2, paperbacks are 50 cents, children’s books will be 25 cents and 50 cents, and oversized paperbacks, puzzles and DVDs/CDs are $1. Saturday’s sale is a $3 Bargain Bag Sale. Masks (non-cloth) must be worn in the hospital at all times and social distancing will be observed. 618-651-2592.
Friday, Nov. 11
▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 1-5 p.m. Marine Fire Department, 215 S. Center St., Marine. To make an appointment: 1-800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org.
▪ The Sheldon Folk Series: Flor de Toloache — 8 p.m. The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Latin Grammy-winning, all-female group, Flor de Toloache mixes tradition and innovation, breaking boundaries with their edgy, versatile, and fresh take on traditional Latin American music. Their diverse ethnicities and musical backgrounds transcend culture and gender by forging new paths. thesheldon.org
Sunday, Nov. 13
▪ Central Illinois Numismatic Association’s 32nd annual Fall Coin Show — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Northfield Center I, 3210 Northfield Drive, Springfield. Early Bird admission is $20, 7-9 a.m. Includes 70 dealer tables. U.S. and foreign coins, ancient and modern coins, gold and silver bullion, state quarters, paper money. Admission: $1. Members and children get in free. 217-899-9996.
▪ Drive-thru Chicken Dinner — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. St. Felicitas Catholic Church, Beaver Prairie, 13322 Church Road, Carlyle. Sponsored by Wheatfield Township Fire Department. 618-973-8067.
Monday, Nov. 14
▪ Marine Historical Society — 7 p.m. Marine Citizens Center, 101 W. Silver St., Marine. Meeting and membership open to the public.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
▪ 8th annual Night of Remembrance — 6 p.m. Virtual event. A virtual candle light service via video to remember loved ones, to ease grief and celebrate the lives of those lost. Community members are invited to join the ceremony by lighting a candle at home while viewing the event virtually at hshshomecare.org/candle. 217-685-0702 or valerie.engelbart@hshs.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
Thursday, Nov. 17
▪ Highland Garden Club — 7 p.m. Korte Rec Center, rooms 2&3 on the second floor, 1 Nagel Drive, Highland. April Robin of Skitopel will give a presentation about the herb-based, all natural mosquito/bug repellent she developed. Their products are 100% all natural and have been scientifically proven for up to two hours. The homemade product comes in spray form or candles. Visitors are always welcome.
Thursday, Nov. 17 & Friday, Nov. 18
▪ HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Auxiliary Gift Shop Christmas Open House — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. During the open house, the Gift Shop is offering 20% off storewide (some exceptions may apply). The Gift Shop, adjacent to the hospital lobby, offers a variety of Christmas and home décor, Melissa and Doug toys, jewelry, apparel and purses for purchase. Masks are required per CDC guidelines for hospitals. Holiday hours start Tuesday, Nov. 22: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. stjosephshighland.org
Other area happenings
▪ Highland Arts Council Youth Arts Expo — 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Highland Masonic Lodge, 721 9th 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.
▪ Highland Home Museum Open House — 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. 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 Historical Society needs volunteers
The Highland Historical Society, in collaboration with the City of Highland Historical Commission, will execute the city’s first ever historic resources survey. The Highland Historical Society is looking for additional volunteers that would be willing to help take photos.
A City of Highland Historical Commission Project, the purpose of the survey is to act as the principal tool for identifying historic resources, and categorizing them in a local, state, and/or national historic context.
This survey will also act as the basis in assisting the Historical Commission in creating a city historic preservation plan and while also identifying additional properties that have not yet been fully discovered, such as Sears homes. The most important resources have the potential for nomination to the National Historic Register, and National Landmark Status.
Upon completion, the survey will serve as an irreplaceable record for the present state of the Highland Community and will be submitted to other Historic Preservation associations for record, such as the State of Illinois HARGIS Program.
This survey does not affect individual property rights, and only involves taking exterior photographs from the street, unless permission is granted by the property owner for closer photographs.
Although work is likely to continue throughout the month of November, the survey will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, with meet up at the Kaeser House parking lot for survey assignment.
Individuals interested in assisting with this endeavor should contact Jacob Rose at 618-604-5099, or jwrose411@gmail.com.