The Metro East Messenger 2.19.21 Issue

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Local Events

NOTE: Events are subject to change, cancel or be rescheduled due to Covid 19 restrictions.

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.

EXO Lounge’s Events For February: Fri. Feb. 19th, Live Music by Mike Sonderegger, 7pm Sat. Feb. 20th, Mardi Gras Party & Live Music by Double Wide Duo, 6pm Fri. Feb. 26th, Drag Show, “Divas of the ‘80s” Presented by the Turner Coles, 9pm Sat. Feb. 27th, Live Music by DJ Micro, 6pm Granite City APA Indoor Yard Sale, Feb. 19th & 20th, Location: AMVETS, 1711 Kennedy Dr, Madison, IL. Find your treasures and help the GCAPA raise much needed funds for the animal shelter. Friday, 2/19 from 4-7pm. Saturday, 2/20, 8am-2pm. We will have our GCAPA goods for sale - t-shirts, magnets, cookbooks, calendars - and there will be a bake sale as well. We have a wide range of items for sale. ALL OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS YARD SALE WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE GCAPA RESIDENTS - WOOF! Make plans to attend - even if it is cold or raining because we will be inside in the warm, comfortable air. We will also have a few of our adoptable Residents to meet and greet the public.

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Local Events Farmers to Families Food Giveaway, at Collinsville Aqua Park, 10 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL. A "Free Boxes of Food" Drive-Thru Giveaway will be held on the mornings February 20th, February 27th, March 6th, March 13th, March 20th and March 27th. Distribution begins at 9:00am and runs while supplies last. Please arrive early to secure a place in line. For more info and parking lot procedures, go to http://bit.ly/3psJ7hi.

Red Cross Blood Drive, Feb. 22nd, 1-6pm, Glen Carbon Library, 198 S. Main St. Glen Carbon, IL. Donating blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others. If you can, please give. Look for the Red Cross Donor Bus in the parking lot. To register, go to www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive.

"Divas of the '80s" Drag Show at EXO, Feb. 26th, 6pm at Exo Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. Presented by the Turner-Coles! We had so much fun with the queens in January that we simply HAD to do it again! This time… DIVAS OF THE '80s! There will be a $10 cover charge at the door the night of the event. Please contact EXO Lounge (events@visitexo.com, or in person at the Lounge) if you would like to reserve a table in the tent for the show! Pre-show food and cocktails: 6pm. Show begins: 8pm.

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Local Events Blood Drive, Mar. 5th, 12-6pm, Caseyville Public Library District,419 S. 2nd St, Caseyville, IL. Our last drive filled up quickly so sign up as soon as you can! Click the link to schedule: http://rcblood.org/3k2GqBN Blood Drive, Mar. 9th, 2-6pm, hosted by Tri-Township Park District, 410 Wickliffe, Troy, IL. Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org.

The Adult "Egged" Scramble, Mar. 19th and 26th. The City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation Department is ready to egg your house! Registrants (ages 21+) will receive 24 colorful eggs in their front yard filled with Easter candy and other fun "adult" prizes. Price is $20. Eggs will be delivered between 5-9pm to make them EGG-STRA difficult to find. Houses must be located within a 2-mile radius from Collinsville City limits. Sponsored by 1st National Bank of Waterloo. To register, go to http://bit.ly/37m1T3q.

Bunny Boxes- Delivered by the Easter Bunny! Mar. 27th, Mar. 28th, Apr. 3rd. Don't miss the opportunity for the Easter Bunny to come to your house and bring a very special Bunny Box! Boxes will include materials for your special Bunny Breakfast: pancake mix and fixings to make Bunny Face Pancakes for four, crafts for two children and other bunny favorites! Deliveries limited to a 2-mile radius from Collinsville City limits. Register for a delivery by visiting http://bit.ly/3agaG65 or calling the City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation Department at 618-346-7529.

Skyview Drive-In Spring Craft Fair, Apr. 3rd, 9am-3pm at Skyview Drive-In Movie Theater, 5700 N. Belt W. Belleville, IL. We're doing it again! Come out to Skyview Drive-In in Belleville, IL. We will have crafters, vendors, and food trucks. The event has no entry fee.

Glo Bingo, Apr. 16th, 6pm at the Edwardsville Moose Lodge, 7371 Marine Rd, Edwardsville, IL. It’s not your Grandmother’s Bingo, it’s GloBingo! Grab your friends, bring some snacks and help us raise money for Backstoppers, a SIUE student scholarship fund, & to allow us to continue in the future giving back to our community! For tickets, go to glo-Bingo.com or email siuepdlodge328@gmail.com! Want to help sponsor or donate? Please contact us via email!

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Local Events Parking Lot BINGO, Apr. 17, 1-2:30pm, hosted by City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation. Join us at the Activity Center (10 Gateway Drive, Collinsville) for some old-fashioned BINGO...from the comfort of your car! We'll provide the dabbers and BINGO cards for eight rounds of BINGO! Each person in the car gets to play along. Price: $10 per car. To register, call the City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation Department at (618) 346-7529 or visit https://www.collinsvilleil.org/.../Calendar/Event/1604/159.

Memory Café Groups, St. John’s Community Care is hosting an online monthly Memory Café for individuals who are living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), early-stage Alzheimer’s or other dementia, and their care partners. They meet several times per month via Zoom, no charge. For more info, go to https://stjohnscc.org/memory-cafe/ , call (618) 344-5008 or email gshaw@stjohnscc.org.

Looking For A Venue To Host A Private Event? EXO Lounge has a new 40’x40” event tent! Inside your find a well-heated lounge setting with TVs, high top seating, standing tables, turf, up lighting, string lighting, ceiling draping, and chandeliers. For more info, go to https://visitexo.com/ or email events@visitexo.com.

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Restaurant Directory Restaurant Name

Address

Other Features

Website

American/Bar & Grill

Denny's

1) 27 Jct Dr W, Glen Carbon, IL 62034, (618)659-1922 Classic American comfort food, Open 24 2) 522 Ramada Blvd, Collinsville, IL 62234, Hours (618) 345-8995 3) 737 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618) 622-0471

Gulf Shores Restaurant 215 Harvard Drive, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 650-9109 & Grill

IHOP

Lottie's Café

1028 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618)632-5400

www.dennys.com

Cajun Comfort Food/Fresh www.gulfshoresrestaura Seafood/Daily Specials/Weekly Live ntandgrill.com Music (see website for dates and times)

Wide variety of pancakes, American breakfast and diner fare.

www.ihop.com

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

1) 921 S. Arbor Vitae, Edwardsville, IL 62025 Order (618)659-856 Online/Carryout/Patio/Brewery/Seasona 2) 1104 S. Cherry St., O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618)726l Specials 2244

www.peelpizza.com

Video Gaming/Pool/Dart Leagues/Draft https://www.facebook.c and Craft Beer Selections/Daily om/TheCommandPost70 Specials/Children welcome with an 8/ adult. 18+

The Command Post Bar and Grill

104 N Main St, Troy, IL 62294(618) 667-9892

The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill

171 S. Main St, Glen Carbon, IL (618) 288-2141

Patio/Carryout/Happy Hour/Daily Specials/Occasional Live Music

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

https://www.facebook.c om/WoodenNickelGlenC arbon/ www.timeoutsportsbargr ill.com

Asian

Mexican 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 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

(618) 288-7920 (618) 632-2177 (618) 622-2220

536 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294

(618) 667-4581

1029 Lincoln Hwy, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

(618) 632-4807

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

TA

819 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294

(618) 667-9931

www.ta-petro.com

Circle K

Huck's Convenient Food Store Moto Mart

www.circlek.com

www.hucks.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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www.mikesautomotive.net

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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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Weekly Reoccurring Events Monday’s O’Fallon Library Book Club (via Zoom), The O'Fallon Library Book Club meets at 7:00pm on the fourth Monday of each month. We have a round table discussion sharing views and insights about the book for the first 30 minutes or so, with a discussion on next month's pick following. March 22 - When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole, April 26 - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. You do not have to be an O’Fallon Public Library card holder to attend. For info, go to https://ofpl.info/events/bookclub, contact Ryan at ryan@ofpl.info or 618-206-4342.

Books & Brew Book Club (virtual), 4th Monday of every month, 7-8pm. is a fun, nontraditional book club that normally meets at a local tap house (currently via Zoom).This is a no-pressure book club, meaning that you won't be scolded for not finishing any title. Come as you are. We don't bite. Upcoming titles: March- One by One" by Ruth Ware. For info, go to https://ofpl.info/brew, contact Ryan at ryan@ofpl.info or 618-206-4342.

Eat Play Grow Take Home Kits, Six Mile Regional Library District. Pick up a kit and use the provided link to join us for free and fun nutrition and activity lessons that bring together art, stories, and music for preschoolers and their caregivers! Available during regular Library hours at Both locations in Youth Services while supplies last. New Kits Available on: March 1, March 15, April 5, April 19, May 3, and May 17. Questions? Email ys@smrld.org.

Tuesday’s Winter Wonderland Hike, by The Nature Institute, 2213 S. Levis Lane, Godfrey, IL. Winter provides a unique opportunity to observe things like nests and other animal homes, tracks, geology, topography, and more, in a way that just isn't possible during the hustle and bustle of the warmer months. This is a 11.5 hour long guided hike, led by our educators. Free, no registration required. For more info and other events, go to https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/.

Storytime Live (Zoom) with Glen Carbon Library, Tuesdays at 10 am and Wednesdays at 2pm. To view dates and register for Tuesdays: https://bit.ly/2XdYb6N for Wednesdays: https://bit.ly/3rYYoJ9.

Just Unwind Yarn Club (Online via Zoom) with Six Mile Library District. Join us on the third Tuesday of each month to knit, socialize, and share your techniques with fellow yarn crafters. Online via Zoom.

Questions? Email research@smrld.org with your name, telephone number, and questions.

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Weekly Reoccurring Events Story Time at Home (virtual), every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am with Edwardsville Public Library. Fun stories, songs, and rhymes each on week on Facebook! Join us live at 10am: https://www.facebook.com/edwardsvillelibrary/,or watch the video later at your convenience.

Baby & Toddler Time - Tuesdays at 10 AM, Preschooler Story Time - Thursdays at 10 AM. The Alzheimer’s Group Support, Hosted by St. John’s Community Care. Meets via Zoom on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 1:30-3:30. This group is intended for family caregivers with loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s. This group is facilitated by experienced leaders specially trained in issues of dementia and aging. There is no charge to attend. For more info, go to https://stjohnscc.org/alzheimers-support-group/ or email gshaw@stjohnscc.org.

Book Club & Chat with Glen Carbon Library (Zoom), Limited copies of each book will be available at the help desk or they can be immediately downloaded from Hoopla. Some selections may also be available on cloudLibrary. For more info and upcoming titles, go to https://glencarbonlibrary.org/.

Wednesday’s Storytime Live (Zoom) with Glen Carbon Library, Tuesdays at 10 am and Wednesdays at 2pm. To view dates and register for Tuesdays: https://bit.ly/2XdYb6N for Wednesdays: https://bit.ly/3rYYoJ9.

Zoom STEAM Club - Online! The second Wednesday of the month with the O’Fallon Public Library.

Kids age 6-12. The sessions will be about 30-45 minutes long. This is a FREE club. You do not need an O'Fallon Library card to participate. Activity kits will be available at the library. For more info and registration, go to https://ofpl.info/calendar.

Family Care Giver Support Group, Hosted by St. John Community Care. Intended for family caregivers caring for loved ones with any type of disability, this group is held the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6pm via Zoom. There is no charge to attend. For more info, go to https://stjohnscc.org/family-support-group/ or email srhodes@stjohnscc.org.

Groovin’ with Ms. Liz, hosted by the Glen Carbon Library. Children and families enjoy fun, mindful movement together in these feel-good fitness classes that blend Martial Arts, Dance, and Yoga to worldly music! Get Moving! Be Creative! Have Fun! Wednesdays 10-10:30am. For dates and registration, go to https://glencarbonlibrary.org/calendar/.

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Weekly Reoccurring Events Thursday’s Pajama Storytimes (virtual), 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30-6pm with Glen Carbon Library. Visit our Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/glencarboncentenniallibrary/, for storytimes with Miss Becky! She’ll be reading stories to help get you ready for bed. We encourage you to watch in your pajamas!

Story Time at Home (virtual), Tuesday and Thursday at 10am with Edwardsville Public Library. Fun stories, songs, and rhymes each on week on Facebook! Join us live at 10am: https://www.facebook.com/edwardsvillelibrary/,or watch the video later at your convenience. Baby & Toddler Time - Tuesdays at 10 AM, Preschooler Story Time - Thursdays at 10 AM.

Friday’s Wellness & Spay/Neuter Clinics, by Partners 4 Pets, 9136 Lower Marine Rd, Troy, IL. Partners for Pets is now offering public Wellness and Spay/Neuter Clinics! Appointments are necessary in order to have your pet seen. Please call 618-540-7387 to schedule your pet’s appointment! Prepayment is needed to schedule your appointment. For more info, go to https://www.partnersforpetsil.org/.

Saturday’s Vine Street Market-Micro Market Season, hosted by Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station and Downtown District, O’Fallon, 212 E. 1st St, O’Fallon, IL. The 2021 Vine Street Market season is kicking off with a once-amonth micro market series beginning February 13! Upcoming dates: Mar. 13 & Apr. 10th, 9amNoon. Regular market season opens on May 8th-Oct. 16th, 8am-Noon.

Saturday Science Lab-At Home, hosted by Six Mile Regional Library District. For Grades 2-6.

Pick up an experiment kit with instructions, available at either library location starting the Thursday before the event. We will post a demonstration video to the library’s Facebook page. For dates and info about projects, go to http://www.smrld.org/event/saturdayscience-lab-at-home-2/2021-02-13/.

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Weekly Reoccurring Events Reading Relay (virtual), Saturdays at 3pm with Glen Carbon Library. Join Miss Aimee and Miss Becky as we read from chapters in “Great Upending” by Beth Kephart! We will spend about 45 minutes reading and another 10 minutes discussing the book. “The Great Upending” is available on Hoopla, Cloud Library, and OverDrive. Registration is required. Go to http://bit.ly/39bF0zM. Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga, Saturdays at 9:30am with Glen Carbon Library. Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga. Registration required: http://bit.ly/2Lc9r0R. Let’s Get Crafty (virtual) with Glen Carbon Library. Join us one Saturday a month on our Facebook or YouTube page for virtual craft time! Reserve a bag of craft supplies to pick up from the library or use items you have at home. Follow along with the tutorial so we can create something wonderful together! To register, call (618) 288-1212.

Sunday’s Zoom Lego Club-Online! Hosted by The O’Fallon Public Library. Happens the 2nd Sunday of the month @2pm. Sessions will be about 30-45 minutes. We will read a book, play some games, and have some fun! Small Lego kits will be available to borrow for 2 weeks from the library for the activities. This is a FREE club. For more info, go to https://ofpl.info/event. www.metroeastmessenger.com

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Apple Cake This cake is perfect for any get-together, families looking for an after-dinner indulgence or anyone who just loves fruity desserts. It’s delectable enough for fancy occasions, but also simple enough to make at home for just a couple.

Apple Cake Servings: 8-16 Ingredients: 3 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored and diced 3 teaspoons cinnamon tablespoons, plus 2 cups, sugar, divided 3 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup oil 4 eggs, beaten ¼ cup orange juice 1 teaspoon vanilla icing (optional)

Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. In medium bowl, mix apples, cinnamon and 5 tablespoons sugar until combined. Set aside.

In large bowl, mix flour, 2 cups sugar, baking powder and salt until combined. Form well in middle of mixture. Add oil, eggs, orange juice and vanilla; mix until blended.

In springform pan, pour half of batter. Add apple mixture. Pour remaining batter over apple mixture. Sprinkle remaining sugar over batter.

Bake 40-50 minutes, or until top is golden brown and tester comes out clean and dry. Drizzle with icing, if desired. Find more recipes and sweet desserts at Culinary.net.

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