Local Events and Things To Do Official 2019 Belleville Chili Cook-Off, October 11th -12th, 2019. Main Street, Downtown Belleville, IL. Hosted by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, the annual Chili Cook-off has featured the culinary creations of individuals, local organizations, and area businesses for 36 years! What started with just a few vendors on one block of East Main Street in downtown Belleville has now grown to more than 60 vendors and is one of the largest festivals in Belleville! Chili vendor applications now available online for the 2019 event! For more information please visit http://bit.ly/bvillechili. Outdoor Craft Fair at Anderson Hospital, Oct. 12th, 2019, 11am-4pm, 6800 Rt. 162, Maryville, IL. Featuring a variety of handmade crafts, raffle and food by Café Agape. Proceeds benefit the Auxiliary at Anderson Hospital. Presented by “Crafter’s Conspiracy”. For vendor info, email: tom17union@gmail.com.
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Howl-O-Ween Pet Party & Street Festival, Oct. 12th, 2019, 10am-4pm. Tri-Township Park District, 410 Wickliffe St. Troy IL. Join Partners for Pets for our 11th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Party and Street Festival! This pet-friendly, family-friendly event has something for all ages!... (Continued on page 3)
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Walk your four-legged friend up and down the street lined with all sorts of fun vendors. Keep an eye out for exciting demos happening throughout the day. Visit our Kid’s Pavilion with new games and activities this year for kids of all ages. Take a break and listen to live music at either of our two band locations! Support local businesses and eat at a variety yummy of food trucks and food vendors including: Fire n’ Smoke, Burgers STL food truck, Good Knight Cupcakes & Cookies food truck, Snowy Sweets, Global Brew, and more! As always Partners for Pets will have on-site adoptions with reduced adoption fees: all cats and kittens - $50 adoption fee; all dogs over 1 year - $100 adoption fee. Don’t miss out on live music! 11 am Two Voices, 10:30 am - Larry Gwaltney, 1pm - Zydecco Crawdaddys. Fantastic Fall Festival, October 12th, 2019. Rock Springs Park, 1428 E 3rd St, O'Fallon, IL. Join O'Fallon Parks & Rec for the 11th Annual Fantastic Fall Festival! Activities include hayrides, tattoo booth, music, and games with prizes. Way Cool Balloons will be making balloon creations from 4pm-8pm. Children’s games available from 4pm-6pm. Bonfires starting at dusk for hot dogs and s’mores. Register at the link below for preparation purposes: http://ofallonparksandrec.com/product/fall-festival/. You don't want to miss it! This event is FREE and open to the community!
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) 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. We hope to see you there! If you or your organization/business would like to set up at the event, please email Jessica at jessica@tritownshippark.org. There is no cost to set up, but we ask that you either provide a small game for the kids to play or be part of our "trunk or treat." For questions, call (618) 667-6887. Witches & Wizards Night Out, Oct. 19th, 2019, 5-9pm. 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. For more info, go to https://www.ofallondowntowndistrict.com/event/witches-wizards-night-out/. 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!
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) 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/. 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 have to 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. 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. For preregistration and vendor info, go to www.project-restore.org or contact info@project-restore.org. Questions? call/text 618-781-4193 or email info@project-restore.org.
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) 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. 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 more info, call 618-656-1294 or visit www.historic-leclaire.org. For vendor info, call Theresa Morrison (618-618-920-5333). Vendor applications are available on the Friends of Leclaire web site. Fall 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.
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) 2nd Annual Fall Fest, Oct. 23th, 2019, 2-10pm. 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 14+ tap options! Breweries include: Urban Chestnut, Goose Island, Elysian, O’Fallon, SweetWater, Breckenridge and Sun King. 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/2AHczcv. 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 (Continued on page 13)
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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) 3440200
Huddle Bar & Grill
Jilly's Cupcake Bar
L.C.'s Pub Lottie's Café
Other Features American/Bar & Grill Open 24 Hours
Website
www.dennys.com
Cajun Comfort Food/Fresh Seafood/Daily www.gulfshoresrestauranta Specials/Weekly Live Music (see website ndgrill.com for dates and times) Dine In/Pastries/Coffee
www.facebook.com/GlazyS quaresdonuts/
Carryout/Catering/Patio/Happy www.huddlebarandgrill.co Hour/Daily Specials/Gaming/Occasional m Live Music Award Winning Cupcakes/Ice 222 E Park St, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 307-9545 Cream/Custom Cakes/Wedding www.jillysedwardsville.com Cakes/Online Ordering Available Carryout/Patio/Happy Hour/Daily 605 N. Main Street, Caseyville, IL, www.facebook.com/LCsSpecials/Gaming/Karaoke Every Other (618) 855-9007 Pub Friday 1099 Belt Line Road, Suite D, Collinsville, IL, Carryout/Catering/Daily www.facebook.com/Lotties (618) 223-8253 Specials/Gaming/Occasional Live Music -Cafe 1101 Caseyville Road, Suite J, Caseyville, IL, (618) 855-8555
Mady's
623 Edwardsville Road, Troy, IL, (618) 505-7188
Bar/Casino
Mady's Facebook Page
McDill's Irish Pub
334 Saint Louis Rd, Collinsville, IL,(618) 3449875
Daily Food Specials/Dine in or Carry Out/Pool Table/Gaming/UFC Fight Viewing
https://www.facebook.com /McDills
Peel Wood Fired Pizza
1) 921 S. Arbor Vitae, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 659-856 2) 1104 S. Cherry St., O'Fallon, IL, (618)7262244
Order Online/Carryout/Patio/Brewery/Seasonal Specials
www.peelpizza.com
Patio/Carryout/Happy Hour/Daily Specials/Occasional Live Music
https://www.facebook.com /WoodenNickelGlenCarbon /
The Wooden Nickel Pub & 171 S. Main St. Glen Carbon, IL, (618) 288-2141 Grill 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) 3443218
Carryout/Daily Specials/Happy Hour/Gaming/Occasional Live Music
China King (Edwardsville)
www.timeoutsportsbargrill. com https://www.facebook.com /Woodyz-Pub-Grill1471695363047851/
Asian 1063 S State Rt. 157, Edwardsville, IL, www.edwardsvillechinaking Dine in/Carry Out/Order Online/Delivery (618) 692-1888 .com Dine in/Carry Out
See Menu
Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant
1) 400 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL, (618) 236-9492 2) 2922 N Center St, Maryville, IL, (618) 2886300 3) 717 W Washington St, Millstadt, IL, (618) 4766223
Carryout/Order Online/Catering/Daily Specials/Gaming/Party Room
www.mariachismexfood.co m
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
China King (Troy)
535 Troy Ave #537, Troy, IL, (618) 667-8886 Mexican
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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
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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.wyndhamhotels.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 Wingate by Wyndham
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) 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! 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. Participants will be grouped in separate age categories: baby to 3 years old, 4-6 years old, 7-9 years old, 10-12 years old and a special category for group costumes. 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. (Continued on page 16)
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In each issue of The Metro East Messenger we like to highlight a local business that we think you should know about. Is this issue we are featuring Kelly’s Butcher Shop & Deli located at the corner of Main St. and Rt 40 in Troy, IL. Kelly’s Butcher Shop & Deli is a full-service butcher and deli shop that carries home made brats, sausages, kabobs, custom meat cuts as well as lunch meats, cheeses, salads, seafood, meat trays and sandwich trays. You can also find home made beef jerky, local spices and marinades and seasonal items like locally grown produce and holiday desserts. They have it all! And if they don’t have what you’re looking for, they’ll do their best to find it for you. If they over-cut on any of the steaks, they will discount them and put them in the "Reduced Meats" shelf in the freezers by the meat case. Don’t feel like cooking dinner on Friday? No problem! Kelly’s grills BBQed chicken every Friday! They are especially popular at lunch time for their daily hot lunch specials. Their staff is always fast, friendly and very knowledgeable. Stop in at Kelly’s Butcher Shop & Deli today and see for yourself. You won’t be disappointed!
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Kelly’s Butcher Shop & Deli 804 South Main Street, Troy, IL 62294 (618) 667-6268 Hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm Sunday 8am-6pm
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Entertainment at City Park, prior to the contest’s start time, 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. Parents can 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. Participating Main Street merchants will be at their door offering candy to costumed children. You can pick up a map of participating merchants at the registration table. This event is free of charge, but parents must arrive at the park no later than 11:30 a.m. to register for the event. The Parks Dept. will be selling hot dogs, soda and water for those who wish to enjoy lunch. 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! 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! 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. 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.
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. 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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You and your family are cordially invited to Bank of O’Fallon’s
60th Anniversary Celebration! Saturday, October 12, 2019 North Parking Lot – Noon to 3pm Please join us for a fun-filled afternoon as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary …Free food and beverages, entertainment, events for children and Giveaways!! Come into the main bank lobby to register for our 60th Anniversary Giveaways of exciting prizes to be held at 1:15pm on Saturday, October 12th. Prizes are on display in our lobby. Inquire about our Special On Certificates of Deposit!
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Live Music by Jennifer Thompson & Harvest Drive Band from Noon to 1:15pm. Encore Band from 1:15-3pm. This is a family friendly event. Please bring lawn chairs. (No alcohol permitted.)
Free Events For Children Pumpkin Patch Grab Bag of Pennies for the Children Face Painting Various Children’s Games
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Easy Cinnamon-Apple Crostata Need a dessert that is not only delicious but easy to make? Try this recipe for Cinnamon-Apple Crostata. You'll have a hard time waiting to sink your teeth in to the flaky crust with a burst of cinnamon and apples. Find more delicious dessert recipes at Culinary.net.
Ingredients Crust: ▪ Pie Pastry (we used Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crusts) Filling: • • • • • •
1/2 cup sugar 4 tsp. cornstarch 2 tsp. cinnamon 4 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (4-5 medium sized) 1 tsp. sugar (for sprinkling) 2 tbs. chopped pecans
Directions 1. Heat oven to 450°. 2. In medium bowl mix together 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in peeled and sliced apples until well combined. 3. Place flattened pie crust on an ungreased cookie or pizza sheet. 4. Spoon apple mixture onto the center of the crust, spreading the mixture to about 2 inches from the edge of the crust. 5. Fold crust over mixture, pleating along the way. 6. Brush edges of crust with water. 7. Sprinkle sugar over crust and apple mixture. 8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crust is a golden brown. 9. Sprinkle pecans over apple mixture. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream. Recipe adapted from Pillsbury.
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