Highland Around Town — Nov. 16 edition
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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
Friday, Nov. 18
▪ 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, Nov. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 31
▪ 53rd annual Way of Lights Christmas Display — 5-9 p.m. nightly. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S. De Mazenod Drive, Belleville. Wintertime sparkles at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows as the Annual Way of Lights Christmas display illuminates the grounds. Since 1970, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate have invited one and all to make the Way of Lights a part of their family tradition. This breathtaking display focuses on the birth of Christ, the one true light of the world. Free admission to the outdoor light display. Paid features include camel, donkey and pony rides, petting zoo, kettle corn, food booth, carriage rides, community music performances, LEGO display and more. 618-397-6770 or snows.org.
Saturday, Nov. 19
▪ Highland Arts Council Youth Arts Expo — 9-11 a.m. Highland Masonic Lodge, 721 9th St., Highland. Free and open to the public. highlandartscouncil.org
▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon. Tri Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Book donations accepted during the book sale and on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.
Saturday, Nov. 19 through Saturday, Jan. 7
▪ 10th annual Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden — Hours vary by date. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. Immerse yourself in a wonderland of more than 1.5 million lights, including spectacular new shows and favorite holiday tradition. New this year: A spectacular new show fills the pools in front of the Climatron with more than 100,000 lights. Advanced tickets are strongly encouraged to guarantee the date/time of your choosing. Tickets range from $3 to $22. Family Nights, which include $3 children’s tickets, are Wednesday nights through Dec. 14. Garden Glow is closed December 24 and 25. For more information, visit mobot.org/glow.
Tuesday, Nov. 22
▪ 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
Other area happenings
▪ 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.
This story was originally published November 11, 2022 at 4:58 PM.