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Local Events LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEKEND at EXO Lounge, 7pm on Fridays, 6pm on Saturdays at EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. For more info and updates, follow their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EXOLounge. VFW’s Veterans Day Veterans Flag Way, Nov. 11th, 12pm @ O’Fallon Sports Park, 301 Obernuefemann Rd, O’Fallon, IL. Drive through the O'Fallon Family Sports Park on November 11, 2020 Veterans Day for our Veterans Flag Way. We will have stationary military displays and hundreds of US flags. Decorate your vehicle and help show support to our local veterans.
Edwardsville CEO | Merry Little Movie Night, Looking for some COVID-safe, family-friendly fun?! Pack your lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends into the car and join us for two drive-in movie nights at Edwardsville High School. All proceeds benefit the EDWARDSVILLE CEO program. Edwardsville CEO is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. 'Merry Little Movie Night' is a class business endeavor conceived, planned and executed entirely by the program's 20 high school seniors (class of 2021). November 13th: DOUBLE FEATURE: Elf & National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Saturday, November 14th: DOUBLE FEATURE: Abominable & Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (2018). For more info and tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edwardsville-ceo-merry-little-movie-night-tickets-124736252489.
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Local Events Fall Craft Fair and Yard Sale, Nov. 14th, 8am-2pm. Tri-Township Park Activity Center, 410 Wickliffe St, Troy, IL. Mark your calendars, more details coming soon. If you are interested in being a vendor at our Fall Craft Fair, you can register here: https://tritownshippark.recdesk.com/Community/Home. Live Music by Charles Glen, Nov. 14th, EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. Charles Glen, who sang the national anthem for the St. Louis Blues, will perform live on EXO’s all-seasons patio. The event is open to the public; no ticket required. WonderLight’s Christmas in St. Louis 2020, Nov. 20th-Jan. 3rd @ Worldwide Technology Raceway, 700 Raceway Blvd, Madison, IL. This dazzling display of Christmas lights is synchronized to traditional and newer, rocking music, played through your car stereo. Come see shooting stars, floating snowflakes, dancing candy canes and lollipops, giant Christmas trees, and (a crowd favorite) enchanting tunnels of lights! Open night- rain, shine, or snow!!! For tickets, go to https://www.wonderlightschristmas.com/tickets.
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Local Events You’ve Been Elfed, hosted by City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation. The holidays are coming, and the Elves will help you get in the spirit! You can "Elf" friends or family members by sending them a special Holiday Box! Each box contains just what they need to jump into the holidays: a Holiday Book, Snowman Soup, a Holiday Ornament Craft, instructions to send a Letter to Santa and even food for Santa's Reindeer. Cost: $20 per box. Deliveries on November 30th, December 1st and December 2nd. To register, call the (618)346-7529 or visit www.collinsvilleil.org. Spaces are limited! Thanksgiving Cake Decorating Class, Nov. 22nd, 5pm at EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. Thanksgiving cake decorating class will be led by Ashly from A Sweet Life. Everything needed to create an adorable Thanksgiving-themed cake will be provided. Guests will learn cake decorating techniques and a full service of cocktails will be available for purchase from EXO Lounge. Tickets are available for the 2hour class at EXO Lounge’s Facebook page. Edwardsville Turkey Trot Virtual 5k, Nov. 22nd-29th . The 11th Annual Edwardsville Turkey Trot 5k and Kids Fun Run, hosted by Edwardsville Neighbors will be a Virtual Run this year. The 2020 Turkey Trot starts Sunday, November 22, and finishes Sunday, November 29. Distances include a 5K and 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run. A drive-thru packet pick up will be held on Saturday, November 21 from 8:00 am to 12 Noon, and on Wednesday, November 25 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Weinheimer Opel Law Firm in Edwardsville, IL. To register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Edwardsville/TurkeyTrot2020. www.metroeastmessenger.com
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Local Events Gobble Hobble, Nov. 26th, 7am-8am, Korte Rec Center, 1 Nagel Dr, Highland, IL. Join your family and friends on Thanksgiving Day for a quick 2-mile fun run as a prequel to your turkey feast consumption! Run check-in begins at 6:30am, in the KRC rear parking lot. The KRC will be open post-race until 9:30am. To register, go to runsignup.com/Race/IL/Highland/GobbleHobble2020. Holiday Wreath Decorating Class, Nov. 29th, 5pm, at EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. Holiday Wreath Decorating class will be led by A Wildflower Shop. For more info and updates, follow their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EXOLounge. Gathering of Trees + Winter Market, Dec. 4th-5th @ Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL. VENDORS, SILENT AUCTION, AND HOLIDAY CHEER: Joyously celebrate the holidays by joining us at the 27th Anniversary of the Gathering of Trees held at the Collinsville Gateway Convention Center. The 40,000 square foot event space transforms into a holiday winter wonderland with beautifully decorated live trees, gorgeous wreaths, unique home dĂŠcor, and vendors galore! Holiday magic abounds thanks to a generous community. An event benefiting KAHOKstrong. For more info and tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gathering-of-trees-tickets-124169423087.
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NOTE: Events are subject to change, cancel or be rescheduled due to Covid 19 restrictions.
Rockin’ Reindeer Soiree, Dec. 5th, 5pm at EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. For this family friendly event, Edwardsville musician Mike Sonderegger will play all of your favorite holiday tunes and we will have Santa and his reindeer, live, for family photo opportunities. Kids will get scrumptious holiday cookies and have a delicious hot chocolate bar, and, for adults, a boozy hot chocolate bar will be available as well as the full menu of cocktails from EXO Lounge. EXO also will feature a Christmas movie on its Jumbotron. For more info and tickets, follow EXO’s social media pages. Reverse Light-Up Parade-Christmas in Collinsville, Dec. 5th 5:30-7pm, Main St, Collinsville, IL. Join us for the 4th Annual Collinsville Light-Up Parade! This year's parade will be a special REVERSE Parade -- you'll enjoy the displays and lights on the floats from the warmth of your car! Drive alongside the stationary floats on Main Street. There will be low-contact candy stops along the parade route, and you'll see Santa at the end of your drive! National Gingerbread Day & Contest, Dec. 12th, 11am-8pm @ Bella Vista Winery, 6633 E. Main St, Maryville, IL. Join Bella Vista Winery, local businesses, and local organizations for our First Annual Gingerbread House Contest! Free to enter and to participate! Gingerbread Houses or creations will be on display on Saturday, December 12th. Voting is from 11am-6pm and the winner will be announced at 8pm at Bella Vista Winery and on Facebook Live on the Bella Vista Winery Facebook Page! If you are interested in participating, please email Tayler Reilmann at events@bellavistail.com for the registration form! www.metroeastmessenger.com
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Local Events Christmas Cake Decorating Class, Dec. 20th, 5pm at EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. Christmas cake decorating class will be led by Ashly from A Sweet Life. Everything needed to create an adorable cake will be provided. Guests will learn cake decorating techniques and a full service of cocktails will be available for purchase from EXO Lounge. Tickets are available for the 2-hour class at EXO Lounge’s Facebook page. All That Glitters New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party, Dec. 31st at EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. Make plans now to attend this masquerade party at the exclusive EXO Lounge! Live music by Mixology. No tickets or purchase required, adults only. For more info and updates, follow EXO’s social media pages! Vine Street Winter Market, Dec. 12th, 3:30-7:30pm, Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station, 212 E. 1st Street, O’Fallon, IL. Back this year, in collaboration with the O'Fallon Downtown District Tinsel Around Town, is the Vine Street Winter Market! Come shop your favorite local market vendors and stock up on delicious foods and art during this fun and unique outdoor market! Carriage rides will leave from the O'Fallon Station during the market, reservations required, and there will be plenty of holiday cheer spread throughout the entire downtown district.
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Restaurant Directory Restaurant Name
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American/Bar & Grill 1) 27 Jct Dr W, Glen Carbon, IL 62034, (618)659-1922 Classic American comfort food, Open 24 Denny's 2) 522 Ramada Blvd, Collinsville, IL 62234, www.dennys.com Hours (618) 345-8995 3) 737 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618) 622-0471 Cajun Comfort Food/Fresh Gulf Shores Restaurant www.gulfshoresrestaura 215 Harvard Drive, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 650-9109 Seafood/Daily Specials/Weekly Live & Grill ntandgrill.com Music (see website for dates and times) IHOP
Kool Beanz Café
Lottie's Café
1028 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618)632-5400
212 E State St, O Fallon, IL 62269, (618) 589-3843
Wide variety of pancakes, American breakfast and diner fare.
www.ihop.com
Specialty Coffee, Gourmet Tea, Handcrafted Smoothies, Breakfast and https://koolbeanzlife.co Lunch Served, Vegan/Vegetarian m/ Options Available. Baked Goods
1099 Belt Line Road, Suite D, Collinsville, IL 62234, Carryout/Catering/Daily www.facebook.com/Lotti (618) 223-8253 Specials/Gaming/Occasional Live Music es-Cafe
Mady's
623 Edwardsville Road, Troy, Illinois (618) 505-7188
Bar/Casino
Mady's Facebook Page
McDill's Irish Pub
334 Saint Louis Rd Collinsville, IL, 62234 (618) 344-9875
Daily Food Specials/Dine in or Carry Out/Pool Table/Gaming/UFC Fight Viewing
https://www.facebook.c om/McDills
Peel Wood Fired Pizza
The Command Post Bar and Grill The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill
1) 921 S. Arbor Vitae, Edwardsville, IL 62025 Order (618)659-856 Online/Carryout/Patio/Brewery/Seasona www.peelpizza.com 2) 1104 S. Cherry St., O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618)726l Specials 2244 Video Gaming/Pool/Dart Leagues/Draft https://www.facebook.c and Craft Beer Selections/Daily 104 N Main St, Troy, IL 62294(618) 667-9892 om/TheCommandPost70 Specials/Children welcome with an 8/ adult. 18+ https://www.facebook.c 171 S. Main St, Glen Carbon, IL Patio/Carryout/Happy Hour/Daily om/WoodenNickelGlenC (618) 288-2141 Specials/Occasional Live Music arbon/
Time Out Sports Bar & Grill
111 W Market St, Troy, IL 62294 (618) 667-2221
Carryout/Daily Specials/Happy Hour/Gaming/Occasional Live Music
China King (Edwardsville)
1063 S State Rt. 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025, (618) 692-1888
Dine in/Carry Out/Order Online/Delivery
www.edwardsvillechinaki ng.com
China King (Troy)
535 Troy Ave #537, Troy, IL 62294, (618) 667-8886
Dine in/Carry Out
See Menu
www.timeoutsportsbargr ill.com
Asian
Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant
Zapata's Mexican Restaurant
Mexican 1) 400 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220, (618) 236-9492 2) 2922 N Center St, Maryville, IL 62062, (618) 288-6300 3) 717 W Washington St, Millstadt, IL 62260, (618) 476-6223 1) 8 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, IL, (618) 343-1337 2) 4660 N Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL, (618) 277-5474
Carryout/Order Online/Catering/Daily www.mariachismexfood. Specials/Gaming/Party Room com
Lunch Buffet/Carry Out/Catering/Daily www.zapatasmexican.co Specials/Party Room/Karaoke Every m Other Friday
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Business Directory Gas & Convenience 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
(618) 624-6013
6559 IL-162, Maryville, IL 62062 826 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269 1242 Thouvenot Ln, Shiloh, IL 62269 536 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 288-7920 (618) 632-2177 (618) 622-2220 (618) 667-4581
Handee Mart
411 N Main St, Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 344-3667
https://www.facebook.com/ handeemartcaseyville/
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
Pilot Travel Center Shell
970 US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269 820 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294 1011 W US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 622-0630 (618) 667-0946 (618) 632-2787
pilotflyingj.com https://find.shell.com
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819 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-9931
www.ta-petro.com
Circle K
Moto Mart
www.circlek.com
www.shell.com
Retail & Services Bike Surgeon
201 E State St, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 622-1693
https://bikesurgeon.com/
Chelsey Reed-Hair Designer & Makeup Artist
2400 N Center St Maryville, IL, 62062
(618) 410-0882
www.facebook.com/chereed hairstylist
Chiropractic Works
410 Regency Ctr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 477-8364
www.chiropracticworkscollin sville.com
Code 3 Spices
302 E. Main St. Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 855-8855
https://code3spices.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/deni se-arendell
Kelly's Butcher Shop & Deli
804 South Main St., Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6268
https://www.facebook.com/ KellysButcherShopDeli/
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
Email: Alan@xgreensynthetic.com
(314) 241-8873
Mike's Automotive
Xtreme Green Synthetic Turf
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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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Blueberry Cake Donuts Busy mornings can be stressful for the entire family. Take a few minutes over the weekend to whip up these Blueberry Cake Donuts to take some stress out of your week. Plus, because they’re a kid favorite, they are perfect for a full day of learning at home or in the classroom. Find more breakfast recipes perfect for busy, on-the-go mornings at Culinary.net.
Blueberry Cake Donuts Ingredients: 1 cup cake flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt, divided 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided 2 eggs, plus 1 egg yolk 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups blueberries 2-4 cups powdered sugar ½ cup milk Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, whisk cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda and baking powder. In large bowl or stand mixer bowl, beat butter, sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs and yolk; mix until creamy. Alternate adding buttermilk and flour mixture until blended. Remove bowl from stand mixer, add blueberries and stir until combined. Fill piping bag with batter. Fill mini-donut pan cavities about halfway. Bake 8-10 minutes. Cool completely. In medium bowl, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, milk, remaining salt and remaining vanilla extract. Add additional 1-3 cups powdered sugar until mixture reaches desired thickness. Dip cooled donuts in glaze and place on wired rack to drip off excess. Substitution: If cake flour isn’t available, measure 1 cup all-purpose flour and remove 2 tablespoons. Add 2 tablespoons cornstarch. If you tried this recipe, let us know. Share a picture on our Facebook page! www.metroeastmessenger.com
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