This week’s metro-east calendar offers more games, food events, shows and other fun
Noon Friday, March 8, is the deadline to appear in next week’s What’s Happening. We must receive your event in writing with a contact phone number for questions.
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Send event info via email to lifestyle@bnd.com. Questions, call Jennifer Green at 618-239-2643.
Events
▪ Tri-Township Library Spring Garden Series — 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in March. Tri-Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Topics include Culinary Herbs – March 7, Butterflies – March 14, Vegetables – March 21, and Birds – March 28. Reservations recommended; supplies limited. Contact the library at 618-667-2133.
▪ International Gem & Jewelry Show — Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, March 8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 10. Gateway Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville. Shop from rows and rows of quality jewelry, gemstone, bead, jewelry supply and accessory dealers in a unique marketplace setting. Our environment breeds competition and ensures that you will get the best quality merchandise at rock-bottom prices. Find something for everyone when you visit America’s favorite jewelry and gemstone marketplace. Free parking. No children under 9. For tickets and information: gatewaycenter.com
▪ St. Andrew’s Book Fair —3-8 p.m. Friday, March 8 (by reservation only), and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 406 Hillsboro Ave., Edwardsville. The Book Fair features more than 20,000 used books, organized and priced to sell. Categories include fiction (hardcover and paperback), children’s books, history, literature, pets, sports, regional history, cookbooks, gardening, art, biography, music, humor, large print, religion, reference, science fiction and much more. The books are sorted by category with some categories also alphabetized by author. For Friday reservations, call 618-692-8104. standrews-edwardsville.com
▪ Metro Transit Hiring Event — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Illinois MetroBus Facility, 801 N. 47th St., East St. Louis. Only applicants for Metro Call-A-Ride operator positions and mechanics with more than 5 years of experience will be interviewed at this event, with qualified candidates receiving on-the-spot job offers. Both of these essential positions qualify for a special $5,000 signing bonus that was extended until March 31. Candidates are encouraged to learn more about the Metro Call-A-Ride operator and mechanic positions and to apply online in advance of Saturday’s hiring event by visiting WorkATMetroSTL.com. Applicants should bring their résumés with them on Saturday to make the on-site application process quicker and easier. Starting pay for Metro Call-A-Ride operators is $17.85 an hour. You must be 18 years old to apply.
▪ Knights of Columbus Dance featuring The Rendition Band — 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 10. Knights of Columbus Council 1580, 12454 IL Route 143, Highland. Doors open at 1 p.m. Music by The Rendition Band, performing all your favorite songs. Cash bar and kitchen open (limited menu). Tickets are $10 per person at the door. All are welcome. 618-654-9049.
▪ Racial Harmony and Moody Edu-Tainment, LLC present A Night to Remember: Tribute to Gladys Knight and Brian McKnight — 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10. Jazzy 159, 5225 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights. Silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Showtime at 7:30 p.m. Cash bar. Featuring Carmen Buckner and Mike McCollum Jr. Donations welcome. To donate: www.bit.ly/ANightToRememberTribute.
▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — Noon to 5 p.m. Monday, March 11. Carlyle Lake Visitor Center, 795 Lake Road, Carlyle. To schedule an appointment ahead of time please call 800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org. All donors must present a photo ID. For more information on the Blood Drive, please contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at 618-594-2484 or e-mail at carlylelake@usace.army.mil.
▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 1-5 p.m. Monday, March 11. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. Call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org (code GCClibrary) to schedule an appointment.
▪ ‘Animals Aglow’ Lantern Festival — 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, March 13 through May 5. Saint Louis Zoo, One Government Drive, St. Louis. The first-ever Animals Aglow lantern festival will bring a dazzling spectacle of lights to the Saint Louis Zoo. More than 60 larger-than-life Chinese lanterns and interactive light displays in the shape of plants and wildlife will illuminate paths throughout the Zoo in this nighttime event. Guests can stroll through the Chinese Dragon Corridor tunnel, pose with dozens of giant glowing animals and play with interactive displays like the Moonlight Swings or color-changing Star Stepping Pads. For tickets and information: stlzoo.org/animals-aglow.
Worth the Drive
▪ River-to-River Trail Society Hike: Thacker Hollow (Gallatin County) — 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16. Meet: Rim Rock. Leader: Steve Melville, 314-223-3061. All hikes are open to the public free of charge. These hikes are of at least moderate difficulty, and 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. rivertorivertrail.net
Games
▪ 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.
▪ Zion Evangelical Church Trivia Night & Silent Auction — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Father Freund Parish Center, 423 W. Madison St., Millstadt. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. BYO snacks and beverages. Soda will be available for purchase and popcorn provided. Cost: $15 per pers (includes mulligans), six to eight players per table. For reservations and info: contact Stacy Woehlke with a call or text at 618-719-5512 or email trivia@zionmillstadt.com. Proceeds benefit Zion Evangelical Church.
▪ Jarvis Township Senior Center Hand and Foot Card Game — 1 p.m. Thursday, March 14. 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.
▪ Bunco Party — 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21. St. James Parish Center, 405 Madison St., Millstadt. Doors open for registration at 6:30 p.m. Event includes 50/50 drawing, homemade dessert buffet. Everyone wins a prize. Tickets are $10 each, available at the door. Proceeds benefit the Meal Program at Millstadt Township Senior Center, 618-476-3731.
▪ 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.
Theater/Concerts
▪ The Philharmonic Society of Belleville presents ‘A Night in Italy’ — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main St., Belleville. The Philharmonic Orchestra performs Italy-inspired music, conducted by Joseph Choi. The program includes Tchaikovsky’s sparkling Capriccio Italienne and Mendelssohn’s dazzling Italian Symphony (Symphony #4). Free admission. bellevillephilharmonic.org
▪ ‘Broadway Pops at the Movies!’ with the Masterworks Chorale — 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. A delightful revue of Broadway and pop favorites from the silver screen, including The Sound of Music, Guys and Dolls and West Side Story. This performance features the Masterworks Chorale, Children’s Chorus and Jazz Ensemble with Steve Jankowski as Master of Ceremonies. This performance is part of McKendree University’s Discovery Series. thehett.com
▪ Concordia Seminary Concert — 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 304 South St., Collinsville. Laudamus, a select choir of seminarians preparing for full-time service as pastors in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis will perform. The performance is part of the group’s 2024 concert tour, “Not Unto Us.” Under the direction of Cantor Phillip Magness, interim director of music arts, the choir delights in proclaiming the Gospel of Christ through music. Come and be delighted by the musical offerings of these future pastors.
▪ Belleville West Little Theatre presents ‘Rabbit Hole’ — 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14. Belleville West Performing Arts Center, 4063 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville. Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down. Rabbit Hole follows Becca and Howie on their bittersweet search for a path that will lead them back into the light of day. Tickets are $5 for students, $7 for adults. facebook.com/BellevilleWestLittleTheatre
▪ YWCA Enchanting Winter Movie Night: ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ — 6 p.m. Friday, March 15. YWCA, 304 E. Third St., Alton. Transport your family into a world of fantasy and wonder with this visually stunning and emotionally rich cinematic experience. Admission: One pair of socks donation for Socks for Tots. Free popcorn and drink, raffle to win a prize, courtesy of the YWCA Diverstory program. 618-465-7774.
Clubs & Support Groups
▪ St. Clair County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7. Online via Zoom. Program: “East Side Mishpachah: Jewish History and Family in Southwestern Illinois.” “Mishpachah” is the Hebrew word for “family” and is usually used to refer to one’s extended family. Learn about the Jewish communities in East St. Louis and Belleville in this new presentation by St. Clair County Historical Society Executive Director William P. Shannon IV. Rescheduled from January due to technical difficulties. The meeting is open to the public, but space is limited. Reservation information is at stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/STCCGSIL.
▪ Garden Club of Lebanon — 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 11. Horner Park Hall, Lebanon. Get the buzz about pollinators in your garden. Social time at 6:30 p.m. Presentation starts at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to all. Additional information available at gardencluboflebanon.org or follow on Facebook.
▪ Marine Historical Society — 7 p.m. Monday, March 11. Marine Citizens Center, 101 W. Silver St., Marine. The meeting as well as membership is open to the public.
▪ 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, March 13. O’Town Food Hall and Tap House, 1214 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon. Speaking at noon: Attorneys Heidi Dodd and Kelly Wambold will talk about estate planning and elder law, and answer questions on legal needs for seniors. All active and retired federal and postal employees are welcome. Meetings held the second Wednesday of each month except for May and December socials. For information, contact James at jbflat2021@gmail.com or call 618-795-5174. narfe.net/site/chapter1019
▪ 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.
Food
▪ O’Fallon Knights of Columbus & Ladies Auxiliary Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Fridays during Lent. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Traditional menu of cod, tilapia, catfish 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
▪ Mascoutah Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Fridays during Lent. Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Cod, catfish and walleye (sandwich, dinner, pound), potato salad, slaw, green beans, fries, onion rings, hush puppies. Fish breading is gluten-free. Dine in or carryout. Call 618-566-2288 to order. facebook.com/vfwpost7682
▪ 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.
▪ The B’s Family Kitchen — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Friday. Swansea Improvement Association, 216 Service St., Swansea. Cod, catfish, shrimp and more. Dine in and carryout. 618-416-1868. facebook.com/thebsfamilykitchen
▪ Smoke & Kettle at the KC Club and Event Center — Noon to 8 p.m. Fridays and 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays. 5420 Old Collinsville Road, O’Fallon. Catfish, cod, shrimp, BBQ and more. Dine in or carryout. facebook.com/KCClubEastStLouis
▪ Collinsville American Legion Fish Fry — 3-7:45 p.m. every Friday. Collinsville American Legion, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Cod, shrimp, catfish, crab cakes and sides. Curbside, carryout or dine-in. Place a to-go order by calling 618-345-2508. facebook.com/legionpst365
▪ Holy Trinity’s Lenten Fish Fry — 3:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays through March 29. Holy Trinity, 505 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights. Fish and shrimp (plate, sandwich, pound), fries, slaw, green beans, applesauce, mac & cheese, onion rings, hush puppies, spaghetti. Carryout orders can be placed at 3:30 p.m. Dine-in begins at 4 p.m. holytrinityil.org
▪ St. Mary’s Fish Fry — 4-6:30 p.m. Fridays through March 29. St. Mary’s Church, 1706 W. Main St., Belleville. Freshly prepared fish and choice of sides. Drive-thru only. Cash, credit/debit or check accepted. Enter the campus via 17th Street, order when you arrive and your take-home feast will be hot-and-ready when you drive around to the food preparation area.
▪ Highland Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. every Friday. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Dine-in and carryout. No call-in orders. facebook.com/vfwpost5694
▪ Highland Knights of Columbus Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays Feb. 16 through March 29. Highland Knights of Columbus, 12454 IL Route 143, Highland. Fried and baked fish, fried shrimp, chicken strip dinners, two sides from fries, cole slaw, macaroni salad, applesauce, plus bread, iced tea, coffee. Cash bar. facebook.com/HighlandKnightsofColumbusCouncil1580
▪ Holy Family Catholic Church Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays through March 29. Holy Family Catholic Church, 2606 Washington Ave., Granite City. Enjoy cod plates, walleye plates, shrimp plates, and combinations of cod and shrimp and walleye and shrimp. Plates come with two sides: mac and cheese, fries, and slaw. Individual sandwiches and sides are also available. Sponsored by Holy Family Catholic School and Holy Family Men’s Club. facebook.com/HolyFamilyGC
▪ Maryville MPH Church Knights of Columbus Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays through March 22. MPH Parish Center, 200 N. Lange, Maryville. Costs: $12 for two pieces of cod fish, choice of fries or onion rings, cole slaw (homemade), bread, two hush puppies (homemade) and a drink; $8 for one piece of cod fish, fries or onion rings, cole slaw, bread, two hush puppies and a drink. mph.dio.org
▪ St. Joseph Church Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays through March 22, and Friday, April 12. St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 6 N. Alton St., Freeburg. Fried cod loins (plate, sandwich or pound), baked cod, shrimp, green beans, fries, homemade slaw, stewed tomatoes, mac and cheese. Dine in or carryout. No phone orders. Sponsored by the Support Committee.
▪ St. Henry Catholic Church Famous Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays through March 29. St. Henry Catholic Church, 5315 W. Main St., Belleville. Fried cod, fried shrimp, baked salmon. Sides are homemade coleslaw, spaghetti, onion rings, French fries, hush puppies, mac-n-cheese and soup. Fish sold by the plate, sandwich or pound. Plate includes two sides, $12; Pound is $15. Discount for police, fireman, military, and EMS personnel. Cash, credit or debit cards taken. Dine in or carryout. Call Jerry at 618-540-8062 or Kim at 618-540-8383 with questions.
▪ St. Teresa Men’s Club Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays through March 15. St. Teresa School, 1108 Lebanon Ave., Belleville. Fish, shrimp, spaghetti, sides. Sandwich or dinner plate. Dine in or carryout. Credit/debit/cash accepted. facebook.com/stteresamensclubfishfry
▪ Catholic War Veterans Post 370 Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. every Friday. Catholic War Veterans Post 370, 3535 S. Route 159, Freeburg (between Belleville and Smithton). Dine in and carryout. 618-416-5284.
▪ Firefighters Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays, March 15, 22 & 29. Ellis Grove Volunteer Fire Department, 501 Eggemeyer Plaza, Ellis Grove. Buffalo fish, catfish, cod, shrimp, baked beans, fries, cole slaw, onion rings, hush puppies, potato salad, fried pickles. Cost: $15 adults, $7 kids 5-12, under 5 free. Dine in or carryout. 618-859-3473.
▪ Millstadt Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. every Friday. Millstadt VFW Post, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. Eat in or carryout. Call ahead for carryout. 618-476-1180. facebook.com/MillstadtVFWPost
▪ Millstadt Sportsman’s Club Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. every Friday. Millstadt Sportsman’s Club, 4915 Schmidt Lane, Belleville. Cod, shrimp, walleye, salmon patties, sides. Carryouts available. 618-476-1891.
▪ St. Joseph’s Lenten Fish Fry — 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays through March 22. 901 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Fried cod, catfish, shrimp, French fries, cole slaw, potato salad, applesauce, hush puppies and desserts. Dine in or carry out.
▪ 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
▪ Glen Carbon American Legion Post 435 Fish Fry — 4:30-8 p.m. every Friday. American Legion Post 435, 190 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. Dinners and sandwiches, catfish, cod, jack salmon, Alaskan white fish and chicken strips, slaw, fries, baked beans and more. Carryout available. 618-288-7119 or facebook.com/amlegion435.
▪ 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.
▪ Okawville American Legion Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. every Friday. American Legion Post 233, 205 N. Hanover St., Okawville. Dine in or carryout. facebook.com/OkawvilleLegion
▪ Quail Club Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays March 8, 15, 22, 29, 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
▪ Smithton Turner Hall Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays during Lent. Turner Hall, 115 N. Julia, Smithton. Baked and fried cod loins in both plates and by the pound, grilled cheese, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, fries, baked potato, cole slaw, stewed tomatoes, mac and cheese and hush puppies. Plus desserts provided by the Smithton Turner Ladies. Dine in with plenty of seating or call in a carryout. 618-277-9690 or facebook.com/smithton.turnerhall.
▪ Schlafly Beer annual Stout & Oyster Festival — 5-9 p.m. Friday, March 8, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Ave., St. Louis. Schlafly’s Stout & Oyster Festival is the largest of its kind in the Midwest. Schlafly flies in over 50,000 oysters overnight from both coasts, hosts 20 seasoned oyster shuckers to shuck oysters live all weekend, and brews more than 12 stouts exclusively for the popular festival. For more info: schlafly.com.
▪ All-You-Can-Eat Chicken Dinner — 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10. St. John Lutheran Church, 312 S. Fifth St., Baldwin. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green beans, slaw, homemade desserts, tea, lemonade and coffee. All-you-can-eat for dine-in only. Carryout available. Cost: $15 adults, $8 children, under 4 free.
▪ Trinity Lutheran Church Spaghetti Dinner — 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10. Trinity Lutheran Church, 503 E. Washington, Millstadt. The menu includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti, plus breadsticks, salad (featuring Papa Vito’s salad dressings), dessert and beverages. Carryouts will be available. The cost is $13 for adults, $5 for children (ages 4-10) and free for children ages 3 and under. The building is walker, wheelchair and stroller friendly.
▪ Immanuel United Church of Christ - Hamel Chicken Dinner — 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10. Immanuel United Church of Christ, 5838 Staunton Road, Edwardsville. Menu: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, slaw and applesauce. Drive-thru carryout only. Cost: $12. Quilt raffle tickets available $1 each or six for $5. First prize - quilt; second prize - Smart TV; third prize - $50 gift card. 618-633-2277 or iucchamel.org.
▪ Friedens Sausage & Kraut Dinner — 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17. Friedens United Church of Christ, 207 E. Center, Troy. Menu includes grilled pork sausage, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, sauerkraut and dessert. No substitutions, items available while they last. Cost: $15 per dinner. Drive-thru only. No bulk sausage will be sold until the end of the event. 618-667-6535 or friedens@friedensucc-troy.org.
Reservation/Registration Required
▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 9. Online via Zoom. Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga. Registration required. glencarbonlibrary.org
▪ Virtual Evening Flow Yoga — 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. 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
▪ AARP Tax Aide — 9-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 15. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provides free tax preparation assistance to anyone. IRS-certified volunteers make filing taxes easy. The volunteers of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provide free tax preparation help to anyone. They are especially focused on helping those that are age 50+ and can’t afford a tax preparation service. There is no fee, no sales pitch for other services, and AARP membership is not required. Registration required. Call 618-288-1212 to schedule an appointment during library hours.
▪ Southwestern Illinois College Health Science Day — Friday, March 22. SWIC Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. High school students can explore some of the exciting educational and career opportunities offered in the first responder and health science fields. High school students from surrounding areas are invited to the Belleville campus to get a chance to meet SWIC faculty and staff, and learn about the college’s Health Science, Homeland Security, and Business programs. The day will feature a staged car accident that will demonstrate how each profession has an integral part to play in everyday emergencies. Students will get a chance to watch the accident scene unfold, as well as experience what happens to critical patients in a mock Emergency Room. Not only will students get to experience what it is like working in the field, they will also have an opportunity to speak with potential employers and work with college faculty performing hands-on activities in Health Science disciplines in SWIC’s state-of-the-art labs. To register for this free event, visit https://swic.tfaforms.net/217806.
▪ Breakfast with the Easter Bunny — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 23. Shiloh Klucker Hall, 14 Park Drive, Shiloh. Continental breakfast with donuts, pastries, coffee, juice and milk. Cost: $5 for 16 and older; kids: non-perishable items. RSVP required by 3 p.m. Friday, March 15. 618-632-1022, ext. 119. Proceeds benefit Weekend Wildcats. Sponsored by Village of Shiloh and Shiloh PTO.
▪ 74th annual Belle-Scott Enlisted Dinner — 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 3. St. Clair Country Club, 100 S. 78th St., Belleville. Cash bar at 6 p.m.; dinner and program 6:30 p.m. The event is in honor of the men and women of Scott Air Force Base. Tickets: $125 - includes sponsoring dinner for attendees and one enlisted member; $50 for military members of the Belle-Scott Committee. Register by Thursday, March 22. 618-233-2015 or https://bit.ly/48op8GI.
