Upcoming Local Events

2023 Mother & Son Dance, Mar. 18th, 6-9pm, New Baden Civic Center. This dance isn’t just for Mommies and Sons. We are accepting of all Family situations (grandmas, aunts, sisters, cousins, friends, etc.) Cost is $25 per pair, and $5 per extra person. You DO NOT have to be from New Baden to attend! All are welcome. For more info and registration, go to bit.ly/3W9heem.

2023 Father/Daughter Dance, Mar. 25th, 6-9pm, New Baden Civic Center. This dance isn’t just for Daddy’s and Daughters. We are accepting of all Family situations (grandpas, uncles, brothers, cousins, friends, etc.). Cost is $25 per pair, and $5 per extra person. You DO NOT have to be from New Baden to attend! All are welcome. For more info and registration, go to bit.ly/3QCancq.

JSC Main Street Carnival Crawl, Mar. 25th, 7pm, Edwardsville. Join the ladies of Junior Service Club of Edwardsville/Glen Carbon as we stroll the night away on our Main Street Carnival Crawl. Tickets will include a souvenir shirt and a night of carnival-themed specials and entertainment with our 5 featured local hot spots all within walking distance. Visit all 5 and be entered into to win one of our great prizes. Stops include Big Daddy's, Foundry, Stagger, Recess, Back Bar. Tickets will be on sale SOON at edglenjuniorservice.org.

Granite City Senior Social Club Spring Dance, Mar. 26th, 2-4:30pm, 2060 Delmar Ave, Granite City. Featuring Frankie and the Housekeepers.Refreshments included. Advanced tickets sales (Feb.1st – Mar. 19th): $8 per person, $15 per couple, or $10 per at door. For more info or tickets, call Diana (618)444-6771, Marty (618)797-6749 or the GC Township Office at (618)877-0513.

Upcoming Local Events

Collinsville's 2023 Adult Egg Hunt, Mar. 31st, 6-9pm, Willoughby Heritage Farm, Collinsville. Bring a basket and a flashlight to our first ever Adult Easter Egg Hunt. Participants will search for eggs in designated areas, then bring them back to the Bank Barn to see if they’ve won a prize! Some eggs will be winners; others will be duds. There's a $10 registration fee per participant (ages 18+). Registration is limited to the first 300 participants. A Cash Bar for participants ages 21+ will be provided by the City of Collinsville Catering Dept. In the event of inclement weather, the Adult Egg Hunt will be moved to Saturday, April 1st at Woodland Park in Collinsville. To register, call 618-346-7529 or go to bit.ly/3Im0lK1.

GYSSD Annual Trivia Night, March 31st, 7pm, Collinsville VFW. Tables of eight are available! Select from our general tables and our VIP tables, which include preferential seating and a waiter! We are also accepting round sponsors, event sponsors, silent auction items, and cooler of booze items! Contact sam@gyssd.org for more information. Cash bar & bring your own snacks! (must be 18yrs or older) For more info and tickets, go to bit.ly/3vQVERh.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny 2023, April 1st, 8-10:30am, EVUCC, Highland. Enjoy a fun, all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast along with crafts, a raffle, face painting, petting zoo and a photo with the Easter Bunny! Presented by the Highland Civic Woman’s Club. $10 admission, kids under 1 year free.

New Baden Spring Market, April 8th, 9am-1pm, New Baden Civic Center. This market will be the perfect place to pick-up last-minute Easter Basket goodies, find the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, or pick up something for an end of year teacher's gift! We will have food trucks, plus FREE photos with the Easter Bunny, FREE face painting, and FREE treat bags (while supplies last).