Winter 2020: Marketplace Magazine by Dale Hutton

Marketplace Bringing Your Community Home

Winter Issue 2020

Put more care in the world

Jan’s Hallmark Shares Why Real Connections Mean More

What's Inside:

This Year’s Home Builders & Remodelers Show Scheduled For Feb. 28-March 1 Find The Perfect Treasure In Our Valentine’s Gift Guide

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VALENTINE'S DAY 7 PUT MORE 'CARE' IN THE WORLD Jan’s Hallmark shares why quality means more than quantity when connecting with people you care about. 8 VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE Many local retailers and businesses offer terrific gift ideas for this romantic "holiday." 9 TREATS FOR YOUR SWEETIES Fabulous and easy, this chocolate fondue recipe can be enjoyed with fresh fruit or other sweet treats.

HOME IMPROVEMENT 11 THE 2020 HB&R HOME SHOW Loaded with great home and garden ideas, the show is again at Gateway Classic Cars in O'Fallon, Ill. 13 GETTING ORGANIZED Tailored Living can provide a streamlined garage and/or closet in no time. 15 HERE WE "GROW" AGAIN The Jacob Family, locally owned, is debuting a new showroom in Fenton this spring.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 17 HEALTHMARKETS INSURANCE Local agent helps to navigate the confusion of Medicare and health-care benefits.

HEALTH UPDATE 19 HOPE FOR THE LEGALLY BLIND This Mascoutah optometrist uses miniature telescopes to help the legally blind to see. 21 HEART HEALTHY TIPS Reduce sodium in your diet by using delicious spices and herbs instead. 23 NO MORE REPORT CARD HEADACHES Find out if your child has a vision-related learning problem and discover relief.

SENIOR LIFESTYLES 24 AGESMART This agency on aging can help caregivers cope with daily activities. 25 JACOB SHOWERS AND BATHS There are many terrific ways to make the bathroom more safe so seniors can stay in their homes longer. 26 UNGER EYE CARE Take steps today to reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration.

COMMUNITY LIVING 27 2020 ORCHID SHOW The Missouri Botanical Garden's annual orchid display started on February 1. 28 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Local events and activities keep the whole family busy in the cooler months. 29 SPECIAL SAVINGS PAGES Coupons for local services and products.

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Put more care in the world

Jan’s Hallmark Shares Why Real Connections Mean More

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Jan’s Hallmark shares their 2020 mission to “put more 'care' in the world” and why cards mean more now than ever.

s someone with three young kids, Eric Tschannen reads a lot of articles about how technology could impact them. He thinks technology use is a topic everyone is wrestling with today, not just parents.

"One of the more surprising trends that I read about across all ages is how lonely people are feeling," he said. A recent study found nearly half of 20,000 people surveyed said they often feel alone. "With our constant access to phones, Facebook and countless other ways to connect with each other through technology, you’d think people would feel less lonely than ever before. However, the study showed the younger, more technology-savvy, generation “Z” and Millennials scored the highest for loneliness." MM: So if people are more connected why are they feeling more lonely? ET: I think this study and others are showing the difference between being a “real friend” and a “virtual friend.” That’s really what our 2020 message of “put more care in the world” is all about. While posting “happy birthday” or “congratulations” on someone’s Facebook wall is convenient it lacks the real caring connection that people need. At Jan’s Hallmark, we focus on getting you connected with the people you care about in a meaningful way. When a “real friend” takes the time to send a heartfelt card and write a personal message it means much more than a “congrats” on their wall. If a friend is going through a difficult time, a “real friend” caring enough to ask them to lunch or hand-delivering a card with an encouraging message will give them time to be heard and connect. That will mean so much more than a “hope it gets better” message from a “virtual friend."

MM: So how can being a member at Jan’s help cure this epidemic of loneliness? ET: Well, we are committed to helping people “put more care in the world” and part of the way we are doing that is through our FREE card programs. Our offer this Valentine’s Day - from now until February 14 - is to receive a FREE mini-card with any purchase so our customers can “share the care.” After Valentine's Day, members can get a free card from our “Just Because” card line every Friday from February 21 through June 26. The “Just Because” line is full of messages that help you celebrate and support all of those everyday life moments. Members also get a coupon for a free card with every 10 cards they purchase through the year. Another recent study found that over 80 percent of people considered a handwritten note more meaningful than a digital correspondence. And to the youngest generations - “Z” and Millennials - written correspondence was even more meaningful than the average. So with our free card program, we will help support thousands more caring messages going into the world. Jan’s membership can help our customers connect more with the ones they love in a meaningful way. MM: That sounds like a great reason to be a member at Jan’s Hallmark! ET: And that’s just the start of what our free rewards membership offers. We have member specials throughout the entire year. I’d love to talk more about rewards, but right now it’s time to start making our locally famous chocolate-covered strawberries. We will be making them locally and delivering them fresh on February 12-14! Visit Jan's Hallmarks in Columbia Center; Belleville Crossing; Green Mount Crossing; Granite City; Alton Square Mall; and Edwardsville Marketplace.

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Love Where You Live at The HB&R Home Show! February 28-March 1, 2020 At Gateway Classic Cars In O'Fallon, Ill.

housands of people are expected to attend the Home Builders and Remodelers (HB&R) Annual Home Show. Every year, people look forward to seeing the latest products, services and ideas for remodeling, restoring or renewing their home. With over 100 local companies displaying everything from state-of-theart kitchens, luxurious baths, decks, sunrooms, room additions, spectacular landscaping and much more, this makes the “Home Show every homeowner’s dream,” said Ryan Butler with Remington Properties, event chairman of this year’s show. The HB&R Home Show allows you to walk around at your own pace in a comfortable environment and talk to professionals one on one while viewing products and services firsthand. A unique feature of the HB&R Home Show is the Contractor Re-Sale Event which allows attendees to purchase building materials such as vanities, paints, doors, cabinets, flooring, etc., at “Yard Sale” prices on items that were donated by local builders and suppliers. Admission is just $6 per person and includes entry into the Home Show and the Gateway Classic Cars showroom and as always…Parking is Free!

TICKET DISCOUNTS AT THE DOOR: (Maximum available discount per person $2.00) • Receive a $1 off per person by bringing in a canned good or nonperishable item to benefit the O’Fallon Community Food Pantry. • Additional $1 discount available to seniors 65 and older, and to our local heroes (firefighters, police officers, military, medical professionals and education faculty).

With so many things to see and do at the Home Builders and Remodelers Show, everyone will leave inspired, excited and ready to tackle that next home improvement project. So, don’t miss out! Make plans now to come join us. The HB&R Home Show will be at Gateway Classic Cars right off Interstate 64. Hours are Friday, Feb. 28 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 29 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about the Home Show, visit www.localbuilderevents.com or call (618) 343-6331.

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nterestingly, the garage is generally the most under-utilized space in the home. Although it’s an extension of the home - and is the dumping ground for everything that doesn’t fit in the house – it’s important to have a plan for garage storage that can help organize the entire home. When the holiday’s roll around and the sports seasons change, the home can be ready no matter what time of the year. A Tailored Living garage organization specialist will help maximize garage storage space with custom garage cabinets and wall storage solutions tailored to the client’s particular activities. “Won’t it be nice to find exactly what you’re looking for when you need it,” said Rich McQuay, owner of Tailored Living of West and St. Charles, Mo. “I guarantee you will wonder how you ever overlooked this valuable, extra garage storage space."

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Using a combination of garage cabinets, shelves or Slatwall wall storage systems, overhead racks and custom garage flooring, the garage will be transformed into a masterpiece of utility and beauty, making garage organization a part of everyday life. Custom garage cabinets give a clean, uniform look to your garage. Cabinets bring order out of chaos by hiding everything behind closed doors. Clutter and piles are eliminated and there’s a designated place for every item in the garage. Open wall storage is ideal for sports equipment and large tools like rakes, shovels and hoses that create a safety hazard if stacked on the floor. But no garage design is truly complete without new garage flooring. Untreated, dull concrete will not only detract from beautiful new cabinets, it’s harder to keep clean, tends to hold moisture and cold, and is ergonomically at odds with knees and backs. Tailored Living has a wide range of options for garage flooring to add that finishing touch. Marketplace Magazine | Winter Issue 2020 | marketplacemagazineonline.com | 13

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n December 1977, James D. Jacob (Jake) and his eldest son, James Jr. (Bud), co-founded the Jacob Co. when the two of them realized that “if we run a home improvement company on two simple principles we can be very successful: First, we have to really ‘care’ for our customers and listen to their wishes and second, we must simply do what we say we are going to do.”

After the bath division success, the two brothers decided to take another direction. “Growth by acquisition!” They wanted to find and purchase a company that fit the Jacob model of a family atmosphere, longevity, quality of products and reputation with solid financial stability. The perfect fit came along when he met with Tom Chesley of Chesley Fence.

Father and son quickly set their plan into motion and became known as the largest wholesale seamless guttering company in the St Louis Metro region running as many as 10 seamless guttering trucks a day. This changed when Bud Jacob decided to leave the company to pursue other interests. He sold his share to his father in 1994 and his younger brother, Scott Jacob, took the reins as President of Jacob.

In 2013, Scott and Bud Jacob purchased Chesley Fence owned by Tom and Patty Chesley for 47 years – the two still work with Chesley Fence and Deck. The second acquisition in 2015 was an asset purchase of Daech and Bauer Roofing and Remodeling.

Scott Jacob had plans of his own and took the company in a different direction. His vision was to change Jacob from the wholesale sub-contract side of the industry to the retail side and compete against the larger remodeling companies in the region. This move created a new face for the company and by the year 2000, Jacob had solidified itself as an innovative leader in the home improvement industry with national recognition as an elite remodeler in several product lines. The company endured a difficult change in 2001 when Jake passed away after a long battle with cancer. He left behind a family business that to this day still believes in the values they started with in 1977. In 2006, Bud came back to Jacob full time. Bud’s return gave his brother, Scott, the time needed to work on growing the company. Scott looked at various products and ideas before finding the right fit and Jacob Showers and Baths was created as a division of Jacob.

This year in April, Jacob is opening a second showroom in Fenton at 1707 Gilsinn Road. The family broke ground in November of 2019 (pictured at right), the foundation is in and walls are going up! Jacob is still locally family owned and operated. They specialize in home improvements such as windows, replacement bathtubs, walk in showers, walk in bathtubs, sunrooms and more! Stop by and visit our Fairview Heights showroom or visit us online at www.JacobExteriors.com or www.ConvertMyBathtub.com or call anytime at 618-397-4391.

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Eye Doctor Helps Legally Blind To See

High Technology For Low Vision Patients Helps Many To Drive Again

or many patients with macular degeneration and other vision-related conditions, the loss of central visual detail also signals the end to one of the last bastion of independence: driving. A Mascoutah optometrist, Dr. Marianne McDaniel, is using miniaturized telescopes that are mounted in glasses to help people who have lost vision from macular degeneration and other eye conditions.

Nine out of 10 people who have macular degeneration have the dry form. New research suggests vitamins can help. The British medical journal BMC Ophthalmology recently reported that 50 percent of patients treated with a high-dose combination of vitamins experienced improved vision after six months. While age is the most significant risk factor for developing the disease, heredity, smoking, cardiovascular disease, and high blood pressure have also been identified as risk factors.

Some patients consider Dr. Marianne McDaniel the last stop for people who have vision loss, one of only a few doctors in the world who specialize in fitting bioptic telescopes to help those who have lost vision due to macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other debilitating eye diseases.

Macular degeneration accounts for 90 percent of new legal blindness in the U.S. While there is currently no cure, promising research is being done on many fronts. "My job is to figure out everything and anything possible to keep a person functioning especially driving," said Dr. McDaniel.

Imagine a pair of glasses that can improve vision enough to actually change one's life. Low vision patients have probably not only imagined them, but have been searching for them. Bioptic telescopes may be the breakthrough in optical technology that will return the independence to whom once had it. Patients with vision in the 20/200 range can many times be improved to 20/50 or better. Macular degeneration is the leading causae of blindness and vision loss in people over 50. Despite this, most adults are not familiar with the condition. As many as 25 percent of those over the age of 50 have some degree of macular degeneration. The macula is only one small part of the retina; however, it is the most sensitive and gives us sharp central vision. When it degenerates, macular degeneration leaves a blind spot right in the center of vision, making it difficult or impossible to recognize faces, read a book, or pass the driver's vision test.

"Bioptic telescopes can cost over $2,000," she said, "especially if we build them with an automatic sunglass. The major benefit of the bioptic telescope is that the lens automatically focuses on whatever you're looking at. It's like a self-focusing camera, but more precise." To learn more about the bioptic telescopes or to schedule a consultation, give the office of Dr. Marianne McDaniel a call at (618) 566-8899 and visit www.mascoutaheyecare.com. The office is located at 100 East Main Street in Mascoutah.

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• Is a blend of spices usually including coriander, fenugreek, turmeric, cumin and others. • Delicious Pairings: Indian food like lentil potato stew; breakfast veggie and egg scramble; whole grains like brown rice or quinoa with cilantro; and tuna with celery and no-added sugar low-fat yogurt for a delicious sandwich • Extra Tip: Some curry powder can be hot and spicy. If you prefer a milder one (or a hotter one) look up a recipe online and make your own mix from spices in your spice drawer.

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• Tastes woody. • Delicious Pairings: Roasted meats like chicken, pork, lamb or salmon; mushrooms, raw or cooked; whole grain bread; and butternut squash or pumpkin • Extra Tip: Long sticks of fresh rosemary can be used to brush marinades on meat or as a skewer stick for grilled kabobs.

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Hope For Struggling Students In The New Year According to Dr. Thomas Unger, a Developmental Optometrist in Troy, “When a child sees 20/20, that means they can see a certain size letter on an eye chart at a distance of 20 feet, but that’s all it means. There are over 20 visual skills required for reading and learning besides being able to see the eye chart. If your child has any of the above symptoms, you should schedule your child to see a Developmental Optometrist.”

Once vision problems are diagnosed and treated, reading and learning are no longer a struggle. Homework gets done quickly and without battles. Start the new year off right. Schedule a Developmental Vision Evaluation today: bring hope to your family’s new year.

arents and caregivers take heart, homework battles and report card frustrations could be a thing of the past. Finding out if your child struggles from a vision related learning problem will bring you hope in the new year.

For more information on the critical link between vision and learning, Dr. Unger can be contacted at (618) 667-2020 or visit UngerEyecare.com .

Researchers estimate that 1 out of 4 children have an undiagnosed vision problem that is interfering with their ability to learn. Many of these children have been told their vision is 20/20 leaving parents struggling, trying to cope and searching for answers for their child’s problems. It is vital for parents and educators to know the signs that indicate vision may be playing a role in their child’s difficulties:

• Headaches when reading • Slow or incomplete copy work from board or paper • Avoidance of reading • Covers one eye when reading • Poor reading comprehension • Frequent loss of place while reading • Complains words move on the page • Short attention span • Smart in everything but school • Labeled ADD, ADHD, Dyslexic • Working below potential

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aring for an older adult family member or friend can be a daunting task. So many times, the caregiver can exhaust themselves. But loved ones do not have to go it alone. AgeSmart can help with services and resources to help make the very important role of caregiving easier. Caregiver Resource Specialist AgeSmart’s Caregiver Resource Specialists can link clients to services to help meet the needs of the person for whom care is being provided. Every situation is different, and our Resource Specialist can help customize a plan. Using a comprehensive resource data base, our Resource Specialist can give guidance and options specific to a loved one’s care.

AgeSmart offers services and resources for those caring for an older adult family member or friend.

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National ElderCare Locator The National ElderCare Locator is also available for anyone caring for an individual in another state. To find the local Area Agency on Aging, access the Eldercare locator at https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx or call 1-800-677-1116. Respite Care Sometimes a simple break from a caregiving role can help the caregiver get a needed chance to recharge. AgeSmart provides a Respite program, which offers the caregiver a monthly stipend to reimburse the cost of outside care allowing the caregiver time to relax.

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he Jacob family has been in the home improvement industry for over 40 years offering the best product at an affordable price. Over those 40 years they have adjusted to the times and added products and services to stay current with the changing needs of homeowners. More than five years ago Jacob expanded again and developed Jacob Showers and Baths, specializing in bathtubs and showers to keep pace with the changing needs of the baby boomer generation. Jacob helps homeowners update their outdated baths, giving new life to a bathroom. Jacob can solve common problems like unsightly and unhealthy mold, or mildew and falling hazards of a slippery bathtub. In addition to traditional baths and showers, Jacob offers aging in place and handicap accessible options such as walk-in tubs, and barrier free showers. Jacob representatives are familiar with the VA grant programs as well. In addition, Jacob is an authorized Jacuzzi distributor and offers an extensive line of Jacuzzi walk-in bathtubs that can be customized with handrails, seating, quick drains, slip-resistant floors, Hydrotherapy, Hydro Massage, chromotherapy, and aromatherapy to name a few. They also have tubs that are Epsom salt safe. Jacob bath products are made from 100 percent non-porous acrylic that withstand chipping, staining and other damage to keep them looking new for years to come. Jacob Showers and Baths installs American made products with written labor warranties and manufacturer warranties. Call Jacob Showers and Baths at (618) 397-4391; visit the showroom at 9723 West State Route 161 in Fairview Heights; or visit www.ConvertMyBathtub.com.

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Is Your Vision at Risk?

ge-Related Macular Degeneration, also known as AMD, is the leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older. In total, it affects more than 10 million Americans more than cataracts and glaucoma combined.

So, what is Age-Related Macular Degeneration? AMD is a disease that affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail. AMD blurs the sharp central vision needed for such activities as reading, sewing and driving. There is no pain related to AMD, but once central vision is lost due to AMD, it cannot be restored.

What Are The Risks For AMD? • • • • • • • •

Over the Age 50 Family History of AMD Difficulty Seeing at Night Overweight Lack of Vegetables in Diet Heart Disease Smoking Light Skin and Eyes

What Can A Person Do? • • • • • •

Wear Quality Sunglasses Choose Eye Glasses with Blue Light Protection Do Not Smoke Eat Healthy, Including Appropriate Supplements Exercise See Your Eye Doctor

Damaged macular tissue cannot be restored. But the risk can be reduced to minimize damage. Call Unger Eye Care Today at (618) 667-2020. Eye exams include evaluating the health of the macula and receiving specific recommendations to minimize the risk of macular degeneration.

Is Your Vision At Risk Of Macular Degeneration? Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risks: - Over the Age of 50 - Family History of AMD - Difficulty Seeing at Night - Overweight - Lack of Vegetables in Diet - Heart Disease Make an appointment today to evaluate your risk at Unger Eye Care conveniently located at 534 Edwardsville Road in Troy, Ill.

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See Hundreds Of Orchids From One Of The World's Largest Collections Opening Feb. 1 at the Missouri Botanical Garden, this year’s Orchid Show theme is “Mayan-inspired,” with an artistic twist. The show will feature a presentation of moss-covered mannequins donning lavish botanical headdresses, each created by members of the American Institute of Floral Designers. The Orthwein Floral Display Hall will transform into a lush rainforest filled with vibrant blooming orchids and tropical flora of Mesoamerica. The Orchid Show is a once-a-year opportunity to view a rotating display of hundreds of orchids from the Garden's living collection, which is one of the largest and oldest in the world. The display will also showcase the Garden’s extensive collection of tropical flora. The Garden will have two Orchid Nights: Wine and spirit tastings events. Visit the show in the evening and step into the landscape of beautiful blooming orchids while enjoying live music and sampling libations from local breweries, wineries and distilleries. Cash bar and small bites are also available for purchase. On Feb. 13, enjoy a special Valentine's Dinner at Orchid Nights. Tickets include a three-course meal, drinks and live music in Spink Pavilion. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $75 per person. Orchid Show admission is $5 per person (ages 3 and older), in addition to general Garden admission ($14 for adults; $6 for St. Louis City and County residents with free admission Wednesdays and Saturdays until noon; free for children ages 12 and younger). Missouri Botanical Garden members enjoy FREE general admission along with free Orchid Show admission.

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Feb. 15; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. James Run with Heart 5k/10k/fun run St. James Catholic School 412 W. Washington, Millstadt Race Day Registration 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Awards and prizes for the top three male and female runners; all kids will receive a medal. Fun run at 9:30 a.m.; 5k/10K 10 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. awards at St. James Parish Center; Post Race Party at Ott’s Tavern. Registration at https://runsignup.com/ Race/IL/Millstadt/StJamesRunWithHeart5K10K.

Feb. 29 Millstadt District #160 Schools Dinner Auction The PTA is hosting the 25th annual event with the theme: "It Takes a Village." For more information, call (314) 322-0900 or email MillstadtPTAauction@gmail.com.

Feb. 22; 6 to 9 p.m. Daddy Daughter Date Night Gateway Center in Collinsville An evening for girls ages 3-16 and their dates (dads, stepdads, grandfathers, uncles or another significant man in their life). Enjoy an evening with a pizza and soda dinner, photo booth and plenty of dancing at our Activity Center (Spin City)! Admission: $15 per dad & daughter (Plus $3 service fee), $6 for each additional daughter. This event sells out each year so register early: www.tritownshippark.recdesk.com or call (618) 667-3218.

Feb. 23; 3 p.m.

Feb. 29; 9:45 a.m. register Our Lady of the Snows YRE Walk with the Gateway Milers Many beautiful sites on location as well as The Shrine Restaurant and The Shrine Gift Shop and Book Store. Walk is on paved streets with some gradual hills. They are tree lined with beautiful landscaping, inspirational sculptures, and religious buildings. Water and restrooms are available at the start/finish as well as certain locations along the walk. Gateway Milers: we make walking fun. www.gatewaymilers.org.

Alton Symphony Orchestra: "Celebrate! For the Shakespearean Soul" Hatheway Cultural Center Lewis and Clark Community College A collective music from Romeo and Juliet, Midsummer Nights Dream, Othello, and The Tempest. Featuring the Alton Youth Symphony and our Marie Stillwell Concerto Winner! For more information, call (618) 792-4002; www.altonsymphonyorchestra.org.

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Monthly Polka Dances Polish Hall, 826 Greenwood Street, Madison, Ill. Sponsored by the St. Louis Metro Polka Club: Feb. 23 is Larry Haller’s Two Star Final; March 22 is St. Louis Express. Admission $7. See the events on Facebook.com/Polish.Hall. Madison.

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The Masterworks Chorale & Children’s Choruses Broadway Pops ! at The Hett On the campus of McKendree University Broadway favorites from current shows and yesteryear in the elegance of The Hett with Steve Jankowski as emcee and sponsored by The Art on the Square Foundation and WSIE 88.7 The Sound. Tickets: $20 adults; $15 for 65+ and military; $10 students. Call (618) 304-9094 for tickets or visit www.singmasterworks.org to purchase online. Trivia Night and Silent Auction St. James Parish Center in Millstadt Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Trivia starts at 7 p.m. Prizes awarded to the top three teams. Visit millstadtwatertower. org for more information. Sponsored by Friends of the Old Millstadt Water Tower. (continued on page 31)

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Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade – 5K and Block party Downtown Belleville Join your friends and family, and Marketplace Magazine, at this much-anticipated “holiday” celebration of the year. Call (618) 233-6769 and visit www.bellevillemainstreet.net for more information.

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O'Fallon Assembly of God Dedication 1400 N. Green Mount Road, O'Fallon The members of the O'Fallon Assembly of God church welcomes everyone to celebrate their recent building expansion. Sunday School at 9 a.m.; Dedication Service at 10 a.m.; Building Open House and Tour from 2 to 4 p.m. Call (618) 632-5584 and visit www.ofallonassembly.com for more information.

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