Local Events and Things To Do Witches & Wizards Night Out, Oct. 19th, 2019, 59pm. 116 E. First Street, O’Fallon, IL. Enjoy the Cauldron Crawl at participating establishments! Walk the Downtown streets in your best costume! Meet the Gypsies, Fortune Tellers & Magicians! Compete for Prizes in the Witches and Wizards Competition! Downtown Shops, Restaurants & Bars Participating! MUST BE 21 OR OVER TO ATTEND - ID REQUIRED. $5.00 Entry Wristbands available only at the haunted caboose on 1st Street beginning at 4pm. Sponsored by the business of O'Fallon's Downtown District.
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Adventure Night 2019, Oct. 19th, 2019, 5-8pm. Tri-Township Park District, 410 Wickliffe St., Troy, IL. This FREE event includes hayrides, face painting, food, games and more! We will have a costume contest for all kids up to 12 years old. For questions, call (618) 667-6887.
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The Maryville Bark in the Park, Oct. 19th, 2019, 1pm. Maryville Fireman’s Park, Pavilion 4, 300 N Donk Ave, Maryville, IL. Maryville Parks & Rec will revive a fun dog show at this year’s Kiwanis Fall Festival which is being held on October 19 at Firemen’s Park. The new Bark in the Park is free fun dog show for any youth or adult with a purebred or mixed breed dog. Categories include prettiest, best costume and best owner/dog look alike. Bring a lawn chair and your camera. For more info and registration form go to https://www.vil.maryville.il.us/.
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Maryville Fire Dept Open House Fall Festival, Oct. 19th, 2019, 11am-2pm. Maryville Village Fire Dept., 300 N. Donk Ave, Maryville, IL. Our open house fall festival put on with the help of the Maryville Kiwanis! Food trucks, face painting, raffles, Obstacle course, fun booths! Bring the family and have a great time! 5th Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Parade, Oct. 19th, 2019, 1-4pm. Joe Glik Park, 710 E. Lake Dr. Edwardsville, IL. Registration begins at 1:00 pm. Parade Begins at 1:30 pm (or when all dogs are registered). FREE Family event - BRING LAWN CHAIRS, but parade participants must pay: $20 preregistration per pooch enter fee or $25 day-of. CASH PRIZES for 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Food, Games, (Canine Cake Walk, Dog Frisbee Competition), Vendors (No Vendor fee). PRE-REGISTER AT: www.projectrestore.org. RULES: Dogs must remain leashed, have current rabies and vaccination tags, and wear I.D. tags at all times. No puppies under four months old are allowed. VENDORS- See our website for forms www.project-restore.org or contact info@project-restore.org Other NONPROFITS - free booth space. Questions? call/text 618-781-4193 or email info@project-restore.org Leclaire Parkfest, October 20th, 2019. 12-5pm. Leclaire Park, 800 Hale Ave. Edwardsville, IL. The 28th Annual Leclaire Parkfest will feature three bands, a Wine and Beer Garden is complimented by a wide variety of delicious festival food provided by local non-profit organizations. Local artisans and crafters will have their work on display and available for purchase. (Continued on page 5.) www.metroeastmessenger.com
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2nd Annual Fall Fest Oct. 26th, 2019 @12pm
Over 15 beers on tap, jumbo pretzels, homemade chili & live music!
171 S Main St, Glen Carbon, IL
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) (Cont.) Games, pet adoptions, vintage cars and tractors and other family activities provide something for every age. The St. Andrew’s Relay for Life Team will host the annual Leclaire Parkfest book sale with thousands of books available at bargain prices. Exhibits of historic photos and narrated trolley tours tell the unique story of the Leclaire National Historic District. For additional information, call 618-656-1294 or visit the Friends of Leclaire web site at www.historic-leclaire.org. The vendor coordinator for the festival is Theresa Morrison (618-618-920-5333). Vendor applications are available on the Friends of Leclaire web site. Community Expo, Oct. 24th, 5-7:30pm. Triad High School, 703 US-40, Troy, IL. Join us at the Fall Community Expo for an indoor trunk or treat! Vendors will be handing out candy, toys, and more! Wear your costume and enter the costume contest! Face painting, caricatures, characters, and much more! FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Want to be a vendor? Contact Travis at marketing@troycoc.com. 2nd Annual Fall Fest, Oct. 26th, 2019 @12pm. The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill, 171 S. Main St., Glen Carbon, IL. Join us on October 26th for our 2nd Annual Fall Fest! Come enjoy live music, chili, giant pretzels and a crazy amount of beers to sample, featuring 15+ tap options! Breweries include: Urban Chestnut, Goose Island, Elysian, O’Fallon, SweetWater, Breckenridge and Sun King.
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Fall Festival, Oct. 26th, 2019, 10am-3pm. Main Street Collinsville, IL. Join friends and family at our annual Collinsville Fall Festival Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10:00 to 3:00 Sponsored by Navigation Church and Scott Credit Union. Chili cook off and contest. Children's Costume Contest and Pet Parade. Treat or Trick Main Street until noon (or candy runs out) and iInflatables. Belleville Firefighters Chicken & Beer Dance, Oct. 26th, 2019, 6-11:30pm. Main Street Brewing Tap Room, 6435 W. Main, Belleville, IL. Tickets are $25 each. Doors will open at 6pm with traditional fried chicken dinner being served at 7. Entertainment and beer will follow from 8-12pm. This year’s featured entertainment will be music from Social Remedy, a local band planning rock, country and dance covers. For more info, go to http://bit.ly/2ZCkGln.com. Apple Harvest Festival & 5k, Oct. 26th, 8am-1pm. Liberty Apple Orchard, 8308 Kuhn Station Rd., Edwardsville, IL. Liberty Apple Orchard is pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Apple Harvest Festival 5k Fun Run/walk on October 26, 2019 benefiting Friends of Kids with Cancer! Registration for the 5k is now available at https://www.friendsofkids.com/apple-harvest-festival-5k.html Sponsorship opportunities can be found at the same web address. We are looking forward to seeing you at this fun, family event for a good cause!
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Jeffro's Angels 10th Annual Chicken & Beer Dance, Oct. 26th, 2019, 6:30-12am. Madison County Fireman’s Hall, 9510 Collinsville, Rd., Collinsville, IL. We have decided to do things differently this year as we celebrate 10 years of helping others. We understand that there are so many people in our community who are going through tough times and we have decided to team up with two local charities to help as many people as possible. These two charities, KAHOKstrong & 3 Little Birds 4 Life, have been huge supporters of Jeffro’s Angels in the past and it is an honor to work alongside of them. KAHOKstrong is a nonprofit organization put on by teachers in the Collinsville Unit 10 School District, as well as, Collinsville High School students with the goal to raise money for families in the Unit 10 District who experience unexpected tragedies. 3 Little Birds 4 Life is a nonprofit organization from Collinsville that raises money to grant wishes for young cancer patients, ages 18-40. We are so excited to work with these two organizations and can’t wait to celebrate with all of you. So, come out and help us raise money for local families and grant wishes for some very deserving people! We are still going to have chicken, beer, salad, & rolls. Live entertainment provided by the one and only Johnny Rock-It & The Doublewide Symphony! For tickets, go to http://bit.ly/2IYtJ9U.
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Apple Harvest Festival & 5k, Oct. 26th, 8am-1pm. Liberty Apple Orchard, 8308 Kuhn Station Rd., Edwardsville, IL. Liberty Apple Orchard is pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Apple Harvest Festival 5k Fun Run/walk on October 26, 2019 benefiting Friends of Kids with Cancer! Registration for the 5k is now available at https://www.friendsofkids.com/apple-harvest-festival-5k.html Sponsorship opportunities can be found at the same web address. We are looking forward to seeing you at this fun, family event for a good cause! Halloween Costume Contest/Downtown Trick or Treating, Oct. 26th, 2019, 11:15am-2:15pm, Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville, IL. Edwardsville Parks Department in cooperation with the Edwardsville Lion’s Club will host a children’s costume contest at the City Park Bandstand immediately followed by downtown trick-or-treating. Costumed children should arrive at the park with their parents by 11:30 a.m. to register or check in for the event. The Edwardsville Lion’s Club will begin judging at noon with each child taking a turn on the stage at the bandstand. Prizes donated by GCS Credit Union will be awarded after each age category has been presented. Entertainment at City Park includes the SIUE Suzuki Strings playing Halloween-ish music starting at 11:00 a.m. and the Edwardsville Walgreens Store will be taking pictures of each participant with a fall background. Pick up one free copy of the picture at Walgreens after the event. Trick-or-treating on Main Street will immediately follow the costume contest. The Parks Dept. will be selling hot dogs, soda and water.
302 E. Main Street Collinsville, IL 62234 (618) 855-8855 10-6 T-F / 10-4 SAT
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Restaurant Directory Restaurant Name
Address
Denny's
1) 522 Ramada Blvd, Collinsville, IL, (618) 345-8995 2) 737 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL, (618) 622-0471
Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill
215 Harvard Drive, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 650-9109
Glazy Squares
1) 443 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 692-5242 2) 410 Beltline Rd, Collinsville, IL, (618) 344-0200
Huddle Bar & Grill
1101 Caseyville Road, Suite J, Caseyville, IL, (618) 855-8555
Jilly's Cupcake Bar
222 E Park St, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 307-9545
L.C.'s Pub
605 N. Main Street, Caseyville, IL, (618) 855-9007
Lottie's Café
1099 Belt Line Road, Suite D, Collinsville, IL, (618) 223-8253
Carryout/Patio/Happy Hour/Daily Specials/Gaming/Karaoke Every Other Friday Carryout/Catering/Daily Specials/Gaming/Occasional Live Music
Mady's
623 Edwardsville Road, Troy, IL, (618) 505-7188
Bar/Casino
McDill's Irish Pub
334 Saint Louis Rd, Collinsville, IL,(618) 344-9875
Peel Wood Fired Pizza
Other Features American/Bar & Grill Open 24 Hours
Website
www.dennys.com
Cajun Comfort Food/Fresh Seafood/Daily www.gulfshoresrestaurantan Specials/Weekly Live Music (see website for dgrill.com dates and times) Dine In/Pastries/Coffee
www.facebook.com/GlazySq uaresdonuts/
Carryout/Catering/Patio/Happy Hour/Daily www.huddlebarandgrill.com Specials/Gaming/Occasional Live Music Award Winning Cupcakes/Ice Cream/Custom Cakes/Wedding Cakes/Online Ordering Available
www.jillysedwardsville.com
www.facebook.com/LCs-Pub www.facebook.com/LottiesCafe Mady's Facebook Page
Daily Food Specials/Dine in or Carry https://www.facebook.com/ Out/Pool Table/Gaming/UFC Fight Viewing McDills
1) 921 S. Arbor Vitae, Edwardsville, IL, Order (618) 659-856 Online/Carryout/Patio/Brewery/Seasonal 2) 1104 S. Cherry St., O'Fallon, IL, (618)726-2244 Specials
www.peelpizza.com
The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill
171 S. Main St. Glen Carbon, IL, (618) 288-2141
Patio/Carryout/Happy Hour/Daily Specials/Occasional Live Music
https://www.facebook.com/ WoodenNickelGlenCarbon/
Time Out Sports Bar & Grill
111 W Market St, Troy, IL, (618) 667-2221
Carryout/Daily Specials/Happy Hour/Gaming/Occasional Live Music
Woody'z Pub & Grill
100 S. Long Street, Caseyville, IL, (618) 344-3218
Carryout/Daily Specials/Happy Hour/Gaming/Occasional Live Music
China King (Edwardsville)
1063 S State Rt. 157, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 692-1888
Dine in/Carry Out/Order Online/Delivery
www.edwardsvillechinaking. com
China King (Troy)
535 Troy Ave #537, Troy, IL, (618) 667-8886
Dine in/Carry Out
See Menu
www.timeoutsportsbargrill.c om https://www.facebook.com/ Woodyz-Pub-Grill1471695363047851/
Asian
Mexican
Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant
1) 400 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL, (618) 236-9492 2) 2922 N Center St, Maryville, IL, (618) 288-6300 3) 717 W Washington St, Millstadt, IL, (618) 4766223
Carryout/Order Online/Catering/Daily Specials/Gaming/Party Room
www.mariachismexfood.com
Zapata's Mexican Restaurant
1) 8 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, IL (618) 343-1337 2) 4660 N Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL, (618) 277-5474
Lunch Buffet/Carry Out/Catering/Daily Specials/Party Room/Karaoke Every Other Friday
www.zapatasmexican.com
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Business Directory Gas & Convenience
Circle K
7900 N Illinois St, Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 344-1286
2233 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-1352
301 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 6559 IL-162, Maryville, IL 62062 826 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 624-6013
www.circlek.com
(618) 288-7920 (618) 632-2177
1242 Thouvenot Ln, Shiloh, IL 62269
(618) 622-2220
Handee Mart
411 N Main St, Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 344-3667
https://www.facebook.com/hande emartcaseyville/
Huck's Convenient Food Store
1029 Lincoln Hwy, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 632-4807
www.hucks.com
702 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-9777
Shell
970 US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269 1011 W US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 622-0630 (618) 632-2787
https://find.shell.com
TA
819 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-9931
www.ta-petro.com
Moto Mart
www.shell.com
Retail & Services Chelsey Reed-Hair Designer & Makeup Artist
2400 N Center St Maryville, Illinois
(618) 410-0882
www.facebook.com/chereedhairst ylist
Chiropractic Works
410 Regency Ctr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 477-8364
www.chiropracticworkscollinsville. com
DogWatch Hidden Fences
Email: Alan@dogwatchofillinois.com
(618) 692-9131
www.dogwatchofillinois.com
Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Denise Arendell
303 Fountains Parkway, Suite 210 Fairview Heights, Il 62208 denise.arendell@edwardjones.com
(618) 622-4977
www.edwardjones.com/denisearendell
Kelly's Butcher Shop & Deli
804 South Main St., Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6268
https://www.facebook.com/Kellys ButcherShopDeli/
Lonnie's Liquors
2004 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3430
1150 St. Louis Road, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-0611
25 Commercial St, Millstadt, IL 62260
(618) 476-7490
7835 Ivory Ave. St. Louis, MO 63111
(314) 638-2710
The Autobody Shop
6665 Center Grove Rd Edwardsville IL, 62025
(618) 656-6545 (24 Hour Towing after hours (618) 593-7603)
www.theautobodyshop.net
Xtreme Green Synthetic Turf
Email: Alan@xgreensynthetic.com
(314) 241-8873
www.xgreensynthetic.com
Mike's Automotive
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Hotels Comfort Inn Collinsville
8 Commerce Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(480) 725-1637
www.wyndhamhotels.com
Days Inn Collinsville
12 Commerce Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 803-4032
www.wyndhamhotels.com
4 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-0607
www.marriott.com
Fairfield Inn by Marriott St. LouisCollinsville La Quinta Inn & Suites Collinsville
6 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 855-8400
www.laquintacollinsville.com
(618) 223-5383
www.wyndhamhotels.com
(618) 624-3636
www.choicehotels.com
(618) 212-1300
www.ihg.com
(618) 688-2526
www.wyndhamhotels.com
(618) 398-7124
www.radisonhotels.com
Best Western- Troy
2 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234 305 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 313 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 45 Ludwig Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 140 Ludwig Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 2020 Formosa Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-9200
www.bestwestern.com
Red Roof Inn
2030 Formosa Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-2222
www.redroof.com
Super 8-Troy
910 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 505-1189
www.wyndhamhotels.com
Super 8-Collinsville Econo Lodge Holiday Inn Super 8 by Wyndham Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Best Western
116 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 622-8600
www.bestwestern.com
Extended Stay America
154 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 624-1757
www.extendedstayamerica.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites
136 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-2323
www.wyndhamhotels.com
Sleep Inn
140 Venita Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 589-3999
www.choicehotels.com
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
445 Regency Park Drive, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 624-4900
www.marriott.com
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) 2019 Edwardsville Halloween Parade, Oct. 31st, 6:30-9:30pm, Starting at Lincoln Middle School, 145 West Street, Edwardsville, IL. Join us in the parade to pass out candy and dog treats or cheer us on from the sidelines! The Great Pumpkin Purge at Willoughby Farm, Nov. 2nd, 2019. Join us for our annual Pumpkin Purge - Stop by any of our three locations Saturday, November 2nd between 9AM-11AM and drop off any of your old pumpkins. Don't forget to stick around and enjoy prize drawings, games, and FREE hot chocolate! Please make sure all pumpkins are free of paint, stick-on decorations, and candles. Don't trash that old pumpkin--Compost it! Locations: Alton Middle School - 2200 College Ave, Alton, IL. Willoughby Farm - 631 Willoughby Ln, Collinsville, IL. Highland Middle School - 2813 State Route 160, Highland, IL. Link to event page: http://bit.ly/2MjAy81. For more information, contact sustainability@co.madison.il.us or call us directly (618)296-4606. Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11th, 2019, 2-5pm. SGT Charles A Fricke VFW Post 805, 221 W 1st St, O’Fallon, IL. VFW Post 805 will be hosting the O'Fallon Veterans Day Parade again this year. This is well known and is one of the largest parades in the area. Let's keep the tradition going and show our veterans support!
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Grab your kiddos, throw on a costume and join in the fun at a Trunk or Treat near you! Alton High NHS 4th Annual Trunk or Treat Mon, Oct 21, 5-7PM 4200 Humbert Rd, Alton, IL Community Expo and Indoor Trunk or Treat Thurs, Oct 24, 5Hosted by Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Triad High School, 703 US-40, Troy, IL 7:30PM Chamber of Commerce SWIC Southwestern Illinois College Fri, Oct 25, 6 - 9 PM 2500 Carlyle Ave, Lot 5, Belleville, IL Trunk or Treat! Edwardsville Masonic Lodge #99 Fri, Oct 25, 6-8PM 90 Kreige Farm Rd, Glen Carbon, IL 4th Annual Cedar Ridge Trunk or Treat Fri, Oct 25, 5:30-7PM 1 Perryman St, Lebanon, IL Fri, Oct 25, 6:3012th Annual Trunk or Treat, St. Jacob Elementary 305 Jacob St, Saint Jacob, IL 8:30PM Collinsville Spooktacular! The Crossings Church Fri, Oct 25, 7-9PM 2002 Mall St, Collinsville, IL Trunk or Treat at Central Christian Church Sat., Oct 26, 4- 6 PM 1420 Illini Dr, O'Fallon, IL Lebanon's Biggest & Best Trunk or Treat Sat, Oct. 26, 6-8PM St. Clair to Rt. 4, Lebanon, IL Trunk-or-Treat and Chili Cook Off, Trinity Sat, Oct 26, 1-3PM 600 Water St, Edwardsville, IL Lutheran Ministries Trunk or Treat, Fall Family Night, Tri-City YMCA Sat, Oct 26, 3-6PM 451 Niedringhaus Ave, Granite City, IL Annual Trunk or Treat, New Bethel United Sun., Oct 27, 4- 6 PM 131 N Main St, Glen Carbon, IL Methodist Church Trunk or Treat, First Baptist Church Fairview Sun, Oct 27, 5-7PM 10401 Lincoln Trl, Fairview Heights, IL Heights Trunk or Treat & Beggar's Night, Liberty Village Sun, Oct 27, 4:306955 State Rt. 162, Maryville, IL of Maryville 6:30PM 2nd Annual Community Trunk or Treat, Trust Sun, Oct 27, 6-8PM 3044 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL Family Auto Sales Trunk Fest, First Baptist Maryville Sun, Oct 27, 4-6PM 7110 State Rt. 162, Maryville, IL Trunk or Treat 2019, Meadow Heights Baptist Thu, Oct 31, 6 -7:30 PM 1498 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL Church Trunk or Treat at St. Matthew Church Thurs, Oct 31, 5-8PM 1200 Moreland Dr. Belleville, IL Thurs, Oct 31, 8:30AMJack Schmitt Ford Trunk or Treat 1820 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 6PM www.metroeastmessenger.com
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) 15th Annual Maryville Turkey Trot, Nov. 16th, 2019, 9am. Drost Park, Maryville, IL. Join us for the 15th Annual Maryville Turkey Trot 5k and 1-mile accuracy walk/run! We will be running through the streets and trails of beautiful Maryville Illinois to help support the Collinsville cross country team. To register, go to http://bit.ly/2p3x4xm. Santa’s Holiday Ave. Parade, Nov. 23rd, 2019, 1pm. Granite City, IL. The parade route will begin at the corner of 27th Street and Madison Ave. It will end at the Granite City, City Hall Building. Please enjoy the children’s games, pony rides, balloons, face painting and vendors. Food trucks and food vendors will also be downtown. Santa at City Park, Nov. 23rd-Dec. 21st, 2019. Edwardsville City Park, 112 S. Kansas St. Edwardsville, IL. The City of Edwardsville Parks & Recreation Department is excited to welcome back Santa Claus to his eleventh year of greeting children from his home in City Park. Visitors are welcome to tell Santa their holiday wishes on Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30pm and Saturdays from 1:00-4:00pm starting Saturday, November 23rd until December 21st. Those who visit on Saturday, November 23rd will get to see him arrive to City Park in a big fire truck courtesy of the Edwardsville Fire Department. Parents are encouraged to take their own pictures. For more information contact the Parks Department at 6927538.
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) O’Fallon Illuminated Holiday Parade, Nov. 30th, 6pm. Downtown O’Fallon, IL. Join us the Saturday after Thanksgiving and welcome in the Holiday Season! Line the streets of O'Fallon and help us march in the Holiday Season! This Lighted Parade is a joy for all ages and an ongoing O'Fallon community tradition. This year will continue to build and grow this community gathering with the Sponsor's Expo Event post parade. For more info and parade route, go to www.OFallonHolidayParade.com. Granite City Senior Social Club Christmas Party, Dec. 1st, 2019, @12:30pm, Granite City Township Hall, 2060 Delmar Ave., Granite City, IL. Join us for a catered dinner, live tribute to Johnny Cash by Bill Forness and dance with the 19th E Street Band! Attendance prizes also. Members $13 and non-members $15. For further info and tickets call Diana@ (618)444-6772 or Marty@ (618)797-6749 (office: 618-877-4373). Deadline for tickets is Nov. 25th. Tickets also available at the Granite City Senior Club dances and bingo. Light Up Parade - Uptown Collinsville, Dec. 7th, 2019, 5:30pm. Collins House, 703 W Main St, Collinsville, IL. Kick off the Holiday Season with Christmas at the Collins House! Enjoy the uptown parade, shop the Holiday Market and see Santa.
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Spiced Pumpkin Bars Colder weather calls for comfort food like these delicious and moist pumpkin bars. Start your favorite movie and warm up your chilly day with a cozy blanket, a mug of hot chocolate and a plate of some these incredible Spiced Pumpkin Bars. Find more dessert recipes at culinary.net. Ingredients: • 2 cups flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 2 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 tsp baking soda • 1/4 tsp salt • 4 eggs • 15 oz can of pumpkin • 1 2/3 cups sugar • 1 cup cooking oil • 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional) • 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened • 1/4 cup butter, softened • 1 tsp vanilla • 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted) • Pecan halves (optional) Directions: 1. In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; set aside. 2. In a large mixing bowl beat together eggs, pumpkin, sugar, and oil on medium speed. Add the flour mixture; beat until well combined. If desired, stir in chopped pecans. 3. Spread batter into an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. 4. Bake in a 350° F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. 5. In a medium mixing bowl beat together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, beating until smooth. 6. Frost pumpkin bars. If desired, top with pecan halves. Cut into squares. Store, covered, in refrigerator up to 3 days. Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens. Try this recipe and post a picture on our Facebook page! Go to https://www.facebook.com/themetroeastmessenger/. www.metroeastmessenger.com
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