35-plus things to do in this week’s metro-east calendar. Go have some fun

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Send event info via email to lifestyle@bnd.com. Questions, call Jennifer Green at 618-239-2643.

Events

▪ Heritage Museum: Ties, Needles, and Thread Guild: A Quilt Exhibit — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Saturday through May 4. Glen Carbon Heritage Museum, 124 School St., Glen Carbon. Opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday, April 6. Closing reception 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 4. The exhibit will highlight different quilting patterns and techniques throughout the decades. Other features of the exhibit will include pre-cut fabric swatches, toppers, templates, books and more. During the exhibition, quilts from the Heritage Museum’s personal collection will also be on display. edwardsvilleartscenter.com

▪ Memorial Hospital Auxiliary 65th annual Book Bazaar — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, April 3-5, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6. Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park, 200 South Belt East, Belleville. Includes fiction, nonfiction, children’s, cookbooks, CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles and more. Admission: $10 on Wednesday, free Thursday-Saturday. Free parking. belleclair.org

▪ Tri-Township Library Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon Friday, April 5. Tri-Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Book donations accepted during the sale and on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.

▪ Sip and Shop Event — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6. West St. Louis St., Lebanon. Free appetizers, free beverages, prize raffles and great shopping.

▪ Eclipse Open House — Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 6. New Athens District Library, 201 N. Van Buren St., New Athens. We’ll offer everything you need to get ready for the eclipse: STEM projects, crafts, slime, Moon Pies, and even free eye-protecting glasses. 618-475-3255 or newathenslibrary.org.

▪ 42nd annual Spring Coin Show — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7. American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia (Route 159), Collinsville. The show offers a wide variety of U.S. and world coins, paper money, tokens, medals, books and collecting supplies. Free hourly door prizes, free attendance, free parking, free appraisals of coins, currency, medals, tokens, gold, silver and jewelry. Show Me Big Raffle that includes Gold and Silver coins. Open to the public. Full-service BBQ meals available through the American Legion. MetroEastCoinCurrencyClub.com.

▪ History Museum of Monroe County: ‘WWII Pacific Battles’ by Gary Boo — 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7. History Museum of Monroe County, Allscheid-Metzger Gallery, 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo. Gary Boo will share and highlight his father, CWO2 Frank William “Billy” Boo’s Naval career which spanned 20 years of service. His assignments included service aboard the cruisers Chicago and Astoria and aircraft carriers Yorktown and Saratoga. Travel through time with Gary as he chronicles Frank’s military assignments, battles and accomplishments. monroecountyhistorymuseum.org

▪ New to You Accessory Sale — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. Sullivan Room, St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. A wide variety of gently used purses, jewelry, scarves, gloves, hats and other items will be available at very reasonable prices. Many name brand purses are available: Dooney & Bourke, Hilfiger, Coach, Fossil, Relic, Vera Bradley, Aigner and Bernini to name a few. Net proceeds from sale are donated to the HSHS St. Joseph’s Foundation to further support health initiatives and purchase equipment for a variety of patient care departments in the hospital.

▪ Catholic Charities 23rd annual Help On the Move Fundraiser — 6-11 p.m. Saturday, April 13. Julia’s Banquet Center, 101 Eastgate Plaza, East Alton. The evening will include dinner, drinks, DJ music, a $10,000 raffle, and activities. The event will include the presentation of the 2024 Community Service Awards. Dinner tickets are $50 each. Raffle tickets are $25 each or buy 2 and get 1 free. Tickets may be purchased on our website cc.dio.org or by calling 618-462-0634.

Worth the Drive

▪ 19th annual Builders St. Charles Home Show — 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 5-6, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 7. St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Blvd., St. Charles, Missouri. Local companies bring countless experts to this event who offer valuable home improvement knowledge and advice. People can see, learn about and buy the latest home products and services in one convenient location. Free admission and parking. stlhomeshow.com

▪ River-to-River Trail Society Hike: Ghost Dance Canyon (Pope County) — 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13. Meet: Dixon Springs State Park swimming pool parking lot. Leader: Shawn Gossman 618-694-7034. This will be a moderate hike 2 miles in length (½-mile trail, 1.5 miles bushwacking), 2 hours hiking time. These hikes are intended for people in good health who have done some hiking. Boots or sturdy shoes and a walking stick are recommended for all hikes. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack. No dogs, please. All hikes are open to the public free of charge. rivertorivertrail.net

Games

▪ Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site Trivia Night & Silent Auction — 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Interpretive Center Lobby, 30 Ramey St., Collinsville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Evening includes the silent auction, mulligans, 50/50 raffle, used book sale. Cost: $20 per person or $150 for a table of up to 10. This event supports the Cahokia Mounds Museum Society (CMMS) and the Powell Archaeological Research Center (PARC). For reservations: 618-344-7316 or cahokiamounds.org/trivia24.

▪ Granite City Senior Social Club Bingo — 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7. Granite City Township Hall, 2060 Delmar Ave., Granite City. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $1 admission and $1 for four cards. 618-444-6771.

▪ Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge Sunday Night Bingo — 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Early Bird at 6:15 p.m. Cards sold at 5 p.m. Open to the public. Bring a canned good for one free card.

▪ Metro Cribbage Club — 12:30 p.m. Mondays. American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. For more information, contact Yvonne Bright, 618-344-1521 or ybrightmail@gmail.com.

▪ Troy Senior Center Bingo — 12:30 p.m. Mondays. Wiesemeyer Building, 410 Wickliffe, Troy. Includes light snack, cash prizes. No cost to play, no RSVP required. 618-667-2022.

▪ Jarvis Township Senior Center Hand and Foot Card Game — 1 p.m. Thursday, April 11. Jarvis Township Senior Center, 409 Collinsville Road, Troy. Seniors play the second and third Thursdays of the month. No charge to play; you don’t need to know how to play. All seniors are welcome. Call the center at 618-667-2022 for more information.

▪ Rock and Roll Bingo — 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13. Swansea Improvement Hall, 216 Service St., Swansea. In rock and roll bingo, numbers are replaced with the names of singers and bands, and the caller replaced with rapid-fire song clips. Features a wide variety of music genres: classic rock, oldies, disco, country and hip-hop. Players must identify the artists on their cards to win. Cost: $25 per packet of cards = 10 games. 618-345-1239.

▪ Beacon Trivia — 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27. St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, 1810 W. Belle St., Belleville. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Silent auction, 50/50 drawing. Cost: $20 per person. Pre-register before April 10 by check or PayPal and get $5 off per person. For more information or to reserve a table call 618-416-4538.

Theater/Concerts

▪ Saint Louis Chamber Chorus: ‘The Glory That Was Greece’ — 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7. Graham Chapel, Washington University, 6475 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis. The competing tensions found in the tragedy Antigone by Sophocles are presented through four odes composed expressly for us by Ned Rorem, Sasha Johnson Manning, Kerensa Briggs, and Melissa Dunphy. Their dramatic choruses find relief in the tender and deeply personal poetry of Sappho, set by Clare Maclean and Ildebrando Pizzetti. chamberchorus.org

▪ St. Louis Jewish Film Festival — Sunday, April 7, thru Thursday, April 18. B&B Theatres, 12657 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, Missouri. Visit our festival lineup to buy individual tickets OR purchase an All-Festival Pass! Seats are VERY limited for every screening, so don’t wait until the previews start. Contact our Box Office Manger Hannah Ryan at hryan@jccstl.org or call 314-442-3179 for more information on tickets. jccstl.com

▪ Distinguished Speaker Series: What’s Your MVP? Leadership Lessons from the Coach Who Inspired ‘Ted Lasso’ — 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Coach Donnie Campbell is not just an inspirational coach, but also in part, the impetus for the wise and ever so cheerful lead character of the Emmy Award Winning show, Ted Lasso. His colorful keynote provides valuable leadership lessons that can be seen on the court, but more importantly applied in the workplace. thehett.com

▪ Jeremy Facknitz at Jack’s Joint: Musiques at O’Connell’s — 8-10 p.m. Saturday, April 13. Jack’s Joint: Musiques at O’Connell’s, 4652 Shaw Ave., St. Louis. Award-winning singer-songwriter Jeremy Facknitz is a two-time Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition Finalist and 2023 Posi Award Winner. He’s currently touring North America performing his own music. This is his only scheduled public performance in the St. Louis area. There is a $20 cover at the door. jeremyfacknitz.com

Clubs & Support Groups

▪ St. Clair County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Online via Zoom. Program: “The Happy Invention: History and Significance of Picture Postcards.” The first picture postcards were published for the 1889 Paris Exposition. In America, the first picture postcards were printed for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, making Illinois the birthplace of the American picture postcard. Katherine Hamilton-Smith, a museum and archives professional with 30+ years experience, is the founding curator of the Teich Archives, the world’s largest collection of postcards and related materials located at the Newberry Library, Chicago. She looks at the documentary power and significance of postcards and the role Illinois played in their history and development. The meeting is open to the public, but space is limited. Reservation information is at stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/STCCGSIL.

▪ Belleville ‘Sounds of Harmony’ Barbershop Chorus — 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main St., Belleville. Men of all ages who like to sing are encouraged to attend. For info: Bob at 618-566-8574 or email RLCearnal@gmail.com.

▪ Griefshare Weekly Grief Support Group — 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays thru April 23. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 304 South St., Collinsville. Register at griefshare.org/groups/176845 or by calling 618-344-3145. There are no fees to participate. Childcare is available.

▪ National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Alvin G. Bohley Chapter 1019 — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10. O’Town Food Hall and Tap House, 1214 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon. Speaker Steve Mueller on the life cycle of Purple Martins at noon. All active and retired federal and postal employees are welcome. Meetings held the second Wednesday of each month except for May and December socials. NARFE remains the go-to resource for the federal community. For information, contact James at jbflat2021@gmail.com or call 618-795-5174.

Food

▪ O’Fallon Knights of Columbus & Ladies Auxiliary Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Fridays during Lent. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Traditional menu of cod, tilapia, catfish, hamburgers, hot dogs, pork steaks and several side dishes. Dine-in and carryout. Credit cards accepted. Orders can be called in at 618-632-6229 until 7:30 p.m. facebook.com/KnightsOfColumbus4239

▪ Waterloo VFW Post #6504 Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Friday. Waterloo VFW Post #6504, 406 Veterans Drive, Waterloo. Traditional Menu of cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp, chicken, chicken strips, hamburgers, fries, slaw, hush puppies, onion rings, fried green beans and fried mushrooms. Cash bar available. Dine-in or carryout. Credit/debit cards accepted. Orders can be called in at 618-939-7999.

▪ Aviston Legion Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. every Friday. American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Cod (baked or fried), catfish, shrimp, hush puppies, chicken strips, fries, baked potato, slaw, applesauce. Dine-in and carryout. 618-228-7311. avistonlegion.com

▪ Fraternal Order of Eagles #545 — 5-7 p.m. every Friday. Fraternal Order of Eagles #545, 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and chicken strips. Fish available by pound or plate. Sides: slaw, fries, onion rings, hush puppies, spaghetti, cheese balls and applesauce. Desserts provided by the Ladies Auxiliary. Dine-in or carryout available. 618-624-5412 or facebook.com/shiloheagles545.

▪ Quail Club Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 5. Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Church Road, Belleville. Cod cut-ups, walleye, shrimp, burgers. Sides and desserts available. Carryout available. No phone orders. quailclub.com/fish-fry

Reservation/Registration Required

▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6. Online via Zoom. Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga. Registration required. glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ St. Clair County Historical Society 21st Fashion Promenade — 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6. St. Clair Country Club, 100 S. 78th St., Belleville. Theme: Witty Women, Past and Present. Cost: $60 per person. For tickets or info: 618-234-0600 or stcchs.curator@gmail.com.

▪ Green Root Gallery presents ‘Abstraction Rules’ by Tom Dailey — 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7. Green Root Gallery, 125 E. Main St., Belleville. This workshop will include helpful hints and techniques designed to further the development of the abstract artist. Cost: $50. For info or to register: greenrootgallery.com.

▪ Virtual Evening Flow Yoga — 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10. Virtual class. This Slow Flow practice will lead you through a series of yoga poses that focus on strengthening, lengthening, and stretching. Side effects may include a sense of well-being and feelings of peace and calmness! Recommended props: 1. Two foam yoga blocks 2. A blanket 3. A yoga strap (or belt, towel, scarf. Registration required. glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Author Talk: ‘Growing Up St. Louis: Looking Back Through the Decades’ — 1 p.m. Friday, April 12. Field House Museum, 634 S. Broadway, St. Louis. The Field House Museum is pleased to welcome back author Jim Merkel to discuss his 2020 book, Growing Up St. Louis: Looking Back Through the Decades, in conjunction with the museum’s latest exhibition, Growing Up on Fifth: Childhood in 1850s St. Louis. Merkel’s book shares the stories of over 100 St. Louisans. Ranging from joyous to humdrum, and even to the grim, these childhood memories offer a glimpse of life in still frame, from the start of the 20th century to the present day. This program is free with limited availability in person and on Zoom. Reservations must be made in advance at fieldhousemuseum.org/events/programs, by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689, or by emailing info@fieldhousemuseum.org.

▪ Medicare Q&A with Jon & Jay Bergmann — 6-7 p.m. Monday, April 15. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. If you are looking to sign up for Medicare and have questions on how to register or what is covered, this will be a great time to ask. Bring your questions and learn what to expect when you join Medicare. To register: glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Granite City Senior Social Club Spring Dance/Concert — 2 p.m. Sunday, April 21. Granite City Township Hall, 2060 Delmar Ave., Granite City. Doors open at 1 p.m. Featured band: KC’s Night Riders. Marietta Chapman and the Wild Old Women will teach the Electric Slide. Refreshments served. Advance tickets available through April 14. Cost: $5 in advance, $7 at the door. For tickets and info: Diana, 618-444-6771; Marty, 618-797-6749; township office, 618-877-0513.