August 21
Enjoy beautiful art, lots of great music; children’s gallery and Creation Station; food and drinks; and more. www.midwestsalute.com.
Pedal for Autism
Registration online A family, fun bicycling event held on the Madison County Transit Trails. This event includes a 2, 9, 25, 40 and a Metric Century Ride. Register at www.illinoiscenterforautism.org.
August 28; 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Maryville Concert in Firemen’s Park Abby Road Warriors sponsored by Maryville Parks and Recreation. www.vil.maryville.il.us.
August 26; Noon
27th Annual House Raffle Drawing
September 4; 4 to 8 p.m.
August 27; 2 to 11 p.m.
Shiloh Community Park Featuring the Jay Dover Jazz Trio with intermission selections by CMSgt (Ret) Bob Ellison, tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door to benefit the Metro East Diaper Bank. Visit the web site for more information: www.metroeastdiaperbank.org.
An Evening of Jazz at the Park
Big Brothers Big Sisters annual raffle will draw the winner on this day. www.bbbsil.org.
The Catalina Wine Mixer
The Weingarten in Belleville Live music, wine tastings, food trucks, yard games and food/drink specials! www.theweingarten.com.
September 11; 7 p.m.
2nd Annual Evening on Abend St. with the Belleville Philharmonic
August 27-28
Waterloo Homecoming, Courthouse Square
221 Abend St. in Belleville Bring a lawn chair and come out to enjoy an enchanted evening beneath the stars, while the harmonious sounds of the Belleville Philharmonic fill the evening air. Wine and charcuterie boxes will be available. Your donation will go directly to support the Belleville Philharmonic Society. www.bellevillephilharmonic.org.
Annual festival featuring rides, games, music and a variety of food and drink. (618) 939-8600; www.waterloo.il.us.
August 27-29
33rd Salute To The Arts
Moody Park on Longacre Drive, Fairview Heights
September 11-12; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Craft and Vendor Show
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville Goodie bags, door prizes and show specials. Admission $3 at the door. www.bcfairgrounds.net.
September 16; 6 to 9 p.m. Wine For Whiskers 2021
The Weingarten in Belleville Benefitting the Belleville Humane Society; Tickets are $60 including dinner and two drink tickets. www.bahspets.com.
September 17-18
Belleville Oktoberfest Celebrating Belleville’s German heritage: food, fun, games and music. Hear great music on three different stages. www.bellevilleoktoberfest.com.
September 17-18
Italian Fest - Collinsville, Main Street Since 1984, Collinsville has been celebrating its Italian culture and heritage - the foundation of the city. Enjoy Collinsville's largest parade on Saturday at 4 p.m. (618) 344-2884; www.italianfest.net. Calendar continues on page 26
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