Local Events Calendar Gingerbread Walk Display, Now-Jan. 1st, 2019. Stroll Belleville’s Main Street to view awardwinning gingerbread creations displayed in merchant windows, in first 3 blocks of East & West Main Streets, off the Public Square. Lebanon’s Winter Wonderland, Sun-Thurs: 59pm, Fri-Sat: 5-10pm, Horner Park, 11113 Widicus Road, Lebanon, IL. Lighted holiday drive through display in Horner Park with animation and music display, organizational displays and much more! For more info, go to http://www.hornerparklights.com/.
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Way of Lights 50th Anniversary, Open daily thru Dec. 31st, 2019. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S. De Mazenod Dr, Belleville, IL. Wintertime sparkles at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows as the Annual Way of Lights Christmas display illuminates the grounds. Since the beginning the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate have invited one and all to make the Way of Lights a part of their family tradition. This breathtaking display focuses on the birth of Christ, the one true light of the world. Indoor and outdoor activities 5-9pm nightly. Closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas. For more info, go to www.snows.org. Let's Go Fishing Show, Jan. 3-5th, 2020. The Let's Go Fishing Show is a Show dedicated solely to anglers. (Cont.)
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Local Events Calendar (Continued) Folks who love to fish come from Central Illinois, Southern Illinois and Missouri. Gateway Convention Center is the home (for 27 years!) to the Let's Go Fishing Show and is located 1 Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL. Visitors to the show not only find a "fishing tackle super-store" but attend seminars and see exhibits of interest. Show attendees will find a wide variety of fishing tackle, rods and reels, and aluminum and fiberglass fishing boats. They will also find accessories such as trolling motors, depth finders and other fishing related products and services. Representatives from resorts and destinations will be there to help you plan a fishing trip to a nearby lake, Ozark retreat, charter fishing trip, or a Canadian adventure. Friday - noon to 8 pm, Saturday - 9 am to 7 pm, Sunday - 10 am to 4 pm. $7 Admission Per Day, $3.50 Ages 6-15 Per Day, Free For Ages 5 & Under, special admission for seniors on Friday only - $6 Ages 60+. Alton-Audubon Eagle Ice Festival, Jan 4th, 2020, 10am-2pm. Alton Visitor Center, 200 Piasa St., Alton, IL. Join us for the kick-off of the much-anticipated eagle watching season with this family friendly event! See a live bald eagle up close and personal at the Alton Visitor Center, 200 Piasa St., Alton. Then let the kids enjoy cold weather games including Ice Putt Putt Golf, Ice Cube Crush and Spin the Wheel and win great prizes. Enjoy watching ice sculptors create works of art at the Alton Visitor Center. Then head across the river to the Audubon Center at Riverlands to see finished ice sculptures, view eagles and Trumpeter Swans with the center's viewing scopes and take a shuttle ride to look for eagles. Shuttle tours are $5 per person. The Eagle Festival activities are free. For more details, call 1-800-258-6645. www.metroeastmessenger.com
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334 Saint Louis Rd Collinsville, IL (618) 344-9875 WE HAVE VIDEO GAMING!
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Local Events Calendar (Continued) New Year, New You Expo and 5K, Jan. 4th, 2020, 9am-6pm. Vadalabene Center-SIUE, Circle Dr, Edwardsville, IL. Hearst Midwest Media Group is hosting New Year, New You Expo and 5K to celebrate all of the New Year’s Resolutions. Whether it’s to get in shape, eat healthier, quit smoking, or try something new, we will have local businesses there to help you with whatever it is you want to make your goals in 2020! Expo is free and open to the public. Registration for the 5K can be found at: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Edwardsville/NewYearNewYouand5K. Way of Lights Run, Jan. 4th, 2020. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S Demazenod Dr., Belleville, IL. The Way of Lights Run is a 5k Competitive and 1.5 Mile Fun Walk. 5K course is USATF Certified. Athlinks Services Timing Provided by Big River Running. Awards: Trophy overall male and overall female. Medals to top 3 males and top 3 females in each age group. Check In Time: 5 – 6:15 p.m. Race Starting Time: 6:30 p.m. To register, go to https://register.chronotrack.com/r/52098. For more info, call 618.394.6292 or email: info@snows.org. Gateway Spring Home Show, Jan 18 & 19th, 2020. Gateway Center, 1 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, IL. Find Experts, Inspiration & More! At the Home Show, our goal is simple: to inspire, motivate and excite you for your upcoming home improvement - whether it's a minor renovation or a major remodel. Our events feature a wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment. Attend The Home Show And…Shop, compare and save. (Cont.)
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Jilly's Cupcake and Ice Cream Bar has partnered with Equipping the Called Foster & Crisis Closet. When you purchase our Sunday Funday cupcake, we will donate 30% of the proceeds to help kids in their time of need. Learn More at Equippingthecalled.Org. 222 E. Park St. Edwardsville, IL (618) 307-9545 www.jillysedwardsville.com
Local Events Calendar (Continued) Ask exhibitors for show specials. Save time by meeting a wide range of companies under one roof. Discover new ideas and interesting products for your home. Find the best resources in home improvement, landscaping, and design services. Meet face to face and get a "feel" before you hire. Get expert advice and learn from the pros. Get inspired and excited about your home and the countless possibilities. For more info and a free pass, go to https://www.gatewayhomeshow.com/. Gateway Wedding Show, Jan. 23rd, 2020, 5-9pm. Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, IL. The Gateway Wedding Show features many different vendors that can help brides, grooms, & event planners personalize their upcoming special event! For the couples that just got engaged, or the event planners just starting off, the show will feature everything they need. For those who are just looking for fresh ideas and inspiration, there will be plenty of new ideas on display. The Gateway Wedding Show takes the stress out of planning your next event! In just a few hours, you can meet more vendors than you could visit in a month. We bring you a face-to-face sampling of virtually everything you'll need to plan your perfect event! Regular Admission is $5.00 + service fee online and $7.00 at the door. Children 10 and under receive Free Admission. To register, go to https://gatewaycenter.webflow.io/bridalshow/preregistration.
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Restaurant Directory Restaurant Name
Address
Denny's
1) 522 Ramada Blvd, Collinsville, IL 62234, (618) 345-8995 2) 737 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618) 622-0471
Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill
215 Harvard Drive, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 650-9109
Glazy Squares
1) 443 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL 62025, (618) 692-5242 2) 410 Beltline Rd, Collinsville, IL 62234, (618) 3440200
Jilly's Cupcake Bar
222 E Park St, Edwardsville, IL 62025, (618) 307-9545
L.C.'s Pub
605 N. Main Street, Caseyville, IL 62232, (618) 855-9007
Lottie's Café Mady’s Video Gaming
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 dgrill.com for dates and times) Dine In/Pastries/Coffee Award Winning Cupcakes/Ice Cream/Custom Cakes/Wedding Cakes/Online Ordering Available Carryout/Patio/Happy Hour/Daily Specials/Gaming/Karaoke Every Other Friday Carryout/Catering/Daily Specials/Gaming/Occasional Live Music
1099 Belt Line Road, Suite D, Collinsville, IL 62234, (618) 223-8253 623 Edwardsville Road, Troy, Illinois (618) 505-7188
Bar/Casino
McDill's Irish Pub
334 Saint Louis Rd Collinsville, IL, 62234 (618) 344-9875
Peel Wood Fired Pizza
1) 921 S. Arbor Vitae ,Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618)659-856 2) 1104 S. Cherry St., O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618)726-2244
The Command Post Bar and Grill
104 N Main St, Troy, IL 62294 (618) 667-9892
The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill
171 S. Main Street, Glen Carbon, IL (618) 288-2141
Time Out Sports Bar & Grill
111 W Market St, Troy, IL 62294 (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
www.facebook.com/GlazySq uaresdonuts/
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
Order Online /Carryout/Patio/Brewery/Seasonal www.peelpizza.com Specials Video Gaming/Pool/Dart Leagues/Draft https://www.facebook.com/ and Craft Beer Selections/Children TheCommandPost708/ welcome with an adult. 18+ Patio/Carryout/Happy Hour/Daily https://www.facebook.com/ Specials/Occasional Live Music WoodenNickelGlenCarbon/ www.timeoutsportsbargrill.c om https://www.facebook.com/ Woodyz-Pub-Grill1471695363047851/
Asian China King (Edwardsville) China King (Troy)
1063 S State Rt. 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025, www.edwardsvillechinaking.c Dine in/Carry Out/Order Online/Delivery (618) 692-1888 om 535 Troy Ave #537, Troy, IL 62294, Dine in/Carry Out See Menu (618) 667-8886
Mexican 1) 400 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220, (618) 236-9492 Mariachi's Mexican 2) 2922 N Center St, Maryville, IL 62062, Restaurant (618) 288-6300 3) 717 W Washington St, Millstadt, IL 62260, (618) 476-6223 Zapata's Mexican Restaurant
Carryout/Order Online/Catering/Daily Specials/Gaming/Party Room
www.mariachismexfood.com
1) 8 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, IL (618) Lunch Buffet/Carry Out/Catering/Daily 343-1337 2) 4660 N Illinois Street, Fairview Specials/Party Room/Karaoke Every Other www.zapatasmexican.com Heights, IL, (618) 277-5474 Friday Go to www.metroeastmessenger.com for coupons!
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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 Calendar (Continued) Daddy Daughter Date Night, Feb. 7th, 2020, 6:30-8:30pm. City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation, 10 Gateway Dr., Collinsville, IL. Enjoy a night filled with appetizers, dancing, photo booth and more! Photos by John Locus Photography available for an additional fee. A parent or guardian mut be registered for this event and may accompany multiple children from the same household. Advance registration required. Register online at www.collinsvilleil.org/programs. 2nd Annual Fireman’s Music Trivia, Feb. 8th, 2020, 7pm. Maryville Village Fire Dept., 300 N. Donk Ave., Maryville, IL. 2nd Annual Fireman’s Music Trivia. Come join us for a night of singing along with friends as the Maryville Firefighters host their Music Trivia at our fire station on February 8th. Enjoy a night out as we challenge your music knowledge. You bring your table foods and snacks and we will provide the beverages. Alcohol and Non-alcohol options available. Prizes –1st Place - $500, 2nd Place - $250, 3rd Place - $100. This is a music trivia. So, dress accordingly and you could be one of our “best dress” winners. Individual Best Dressed - $100. Table Best Dressed - $250. The table cost is $250 for up to 10 people. Doors open at 6:00PM. You can get your tickets for your table a few ways. Mail your check, payable to the Maryville Fireman's Homecoming Association to Maryville Fire Department, 300 North Donk St. Maryville, IL. 62062. Or email to: dhartman@maryvillefire.com and Darin will contact you with more info.
Christmas Light Displays Local House Displays 1611 South Coles Court, Edwardsville, IL (Tune into 97.3 FM. Donations are being accepted for Partners 4 Pets Animal Rescue.) 9 Barbarotto Lane, Maryville, IL 119 Pebblebrook Lane, Troy, IL (Tune into 98.7 FM) 1904 Pinehurst Ct., Collinsville, IL (Tune into 92.1 FM) 55 Woodford Way, Collinsville, IL 53 Dianne Drive, Belleville, IL 1420 Fairwood Dr. Belleville (Tune into 99.7 FM)
Drive Thru Displays Christmas Wonderland, Rock Springs Park, 2116 College Ave., Alton, IL. (Suggested donation is $7 for cars and small vans or $1 per person for vehicles holding more than 10 people.) Lebanon's Winter Wonderland, Horner Park, Lebanon, IL. (Tune into 90.5 PM. Admission free, donations welcome.) For more information about these light displays and more, go to https://www.holidaylighthopping.com/
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce (StatePoint) With the help of the chefs at Louisiana Grills, you can make this Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce infused with sophisticated hardwood flavor that will be perfect for you next holiday party. Ingredients: 1 pound pork tenderloin 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 6 ounces thinly sliced bacon 1/2 cup fresh blackberries, washed and dried 1/4 cup seedless blackberry preserves 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard PHOTO SOURCE: State Point Media PHOTO CAPTION: State Point Media
Instructions: Pierce the pork tenderloin all over with a fork and rub with olive oil until fully coated. Season well with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Then, wrap in bacon and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Next, puree the fresh blackberries in a blender and strain into a saucepan. Add in seedless blackberry preserves, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard, stirring frequently over medium heat until thickened. Fire up your Louisiana Grill and set the temperature to 225 degrees F. Place the pork tenderloin directly on the grill grates and smoke for 1-2 hours, flipping once, until the temperature in the middle reaches 145 degrees F. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly and serve with the fresh blackberry sauce. For more tips and recipes for holiday meals and more, visit louisiana-grills.com. Did you try this recipe? Post a picture on our Facebook page! Go to https://www.facebook.com/themetroeastmessenger/
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