Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day At McDill’s Irish Pub
Don’t Miss Their Corned Beef & Cabbage!
St. Patrick’s Day Pooch Party March 15th See Page 17
Local Events Calendar AOH St Patrick's Parade, Mar. 14th, 11am-2pm at Belleville Public Square, Belleville, IL. Parade assembles at 10am at the 3rd and A Street parking area. Parade starts at 11am and traverses Main Street going east. For more info and applications, go to http://www.aohil1.org/Events.htm. Lucky Leprechaun 5k, Mar. 14th, 2020, 9am. Kick off your East-Side St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in Belleville with our 5K! (Then enjoy Belleville's parade and block party!) The 5K run will start at Union United Methodist Church, run through the streets of Belleville and finish back at Union United Methodist Church. Runners can then head to the parade route to enjoy the parade with family and friends. Finish up your day at the Belleville Main Street Block Parties! For more info and registration, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Belleville/5KLuckyL eprechaun. Third Annual Bunny Hop Walk, Mar. 14th, 2020, 9 am -12 pm. Sponsored by the Downtown District & the Gateway Milers. Grab your girlfriends and enjoy a walk in historic downtown O’Fallon! Guys are welcome too! Registration begins at 9am at the Masonic Lodge, 122 E State St. Registration Fee is $3.00 for ALL walkers. 16 Downtown Businesses will be handing out Easter eggs with prizes, candy or coupons inside. (Continued on page 3)
Follow Us!
More Local Events, Coupons & Word Search Inside!
www.metroeastmessenger.com
2
Local Events Calendar (Continued) You must be registered to receive an egg. At the end of your walk check back in at the Masonic Lodge. If you visited all 16 merchants, you will receive a chance to win one of 5 $20 gift certificates to be used at one of those merchants. For more info, go to https://www.ofallondowntowndistrict.com/event/bunnyhop-5k-walk-run/.
You must be registered to receive an egg. At the end of your Anderson Hospital Baby Fair,in Mar. 1-4pm. Gateway Convention Center,visited 1 Gatewayall Dr, 16 walk check back at15th, the2020, Masonic Lodge. If you Collinsville, IL. You are invited to the area's largest party for moms and moms-to-be! Anderson Hospital's Annual Baby Fair features: admission, door prizes, vendor booths, local physicians, merchants, youfree will receive a chance to win one of kid 5 safety, $20 crib gift giveaway, plus: meet the pavilion for women staff, nurses, childbirth educators, lactation consultants certificates to email be used at one of those merchants. For more and more! For questions, Natalie Head at headn@andersonhospital.org. info, go to St. Patrick's Day Pooch Party, Mar. 15th, 2020. 1-4pm, Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve, 631 Willoughby Ln, Collinsville, IL. $5.00 for dogs, their humans are free. We encourage https://www.ofallondowntowndistrict.com/event/bunnycostumes for your pooch, we will be judging on their costumes. Activities for this event: City of hop-5k-walk-run/. Collinsville Police Dept. K9 demonstration, Bellemore Animal Hospital- offering microchipping and shots
(prices will be posted soon), Metro East Humane Society pet adoptions, Spencer Kennels, kettle corn and other food items and beverages, dog vendors and treat. For more info, go to http://www.willoughbyfarm.org. www.metroeastmessenger.com
3
Local Events Calendar (Continued) Edison’s Presents St. Pat’s for Paws, Mar. 17th 11am-9pm. Edison’s Entertainment Complex, 2477 S. State Rte. 157, Edwardsville, IL. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at The Outlet! Edwardsville's newest event center is hosting its 1st annual St. Patrick's Day event. Presale tickets are being sold now. Your purchase includes a The Outlet t-shirt and a free corned beef & cabbage and shepherd's pie meal. This event is open to all ages. Bring the whole family out day or evening of fun! Dining times are lunch from 12 am to 2 pm in Edison’s or dinner from 5 pm to 9 pm in The Outlet. Enjoy The Outlet's gaming area, which includes hoops, foosball, darts, billiards, and board games. Step over to the full-service bar and grab a pint. DJ Groob will be at The Outlet from 5pm-9pm. Great raffle prizes will be given out! A portion of the proceeds from tshirt and Guinness sales will be donated to Partners For Pets, a local, licensed, no-kill animal rescue organization located in Troy, IL. The event is being sponsored by Julie Fleck Realtor, Remax Alliance. Call 618.307.9020 or visit https://edisonsfun.com/stpatricksday/ for more information. Touchette Regional Hospital Blood Drive, Friday, March 20th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Touchette Elderly Apartments, 5880 Bond Avenue, Centreville. Those interested in donating blood may schedule an appointment during the drive by visiting https://www.bloodcenterimpact.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/84738. For more information about the drive, please contact Primary Blood Drive Coordinator, Cora Hughes, at (618) 332-5289.
www.metroeastmessenger.com
4
Learn More at Equippingthecalled.Org. 222 E. Park St. Edwardsville, IL (618) 307-9545 www.jillysedwardsville.com
Local Events Calendar (Continued) Mom Son Date Night, Mar. 20th, 6-8pm at the City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation, 10 Gateway Dr., Collinsville, IL. Moms! Bring your son out for a night of Lego building and learning with Bricks for Kidz. Light refreshments will be served. A parent or guardian must be registered for this event and may accompany multiple children from the same household. Advance registration required. Fee is per person. Please pre-register for this event online at www.collinsvilleil.org/programs or call 618-346-7529. Annual Indoor Flea Market, Mar. 21st, 2020, 8am-1pm. Edwardsville American Legion Post #199, 58 S. State Rt. 157, Edwardsville, IL. Come join us for our indoor flea market! FREE ADMISSION! Many vendors expected! To reserve a table: $30 (per table with 2 chairs, max 2 tables per vendor). This year we will also have the EASTER BUNNY so bring your cameras! Kitchen Opens at 8AM. For more info, call (618)656-9774 or contact Eva at esterling@amlegion199.com.
Beginning Vegetable Gardening, Mar. 21st, 2020 10am-12pm. Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve, 631 Willoughby Ln, Collinsville, IL. Free! This class will cover selection of a site for a vegetable garden, soil preparation, and discuss what to plant and when to plant it. Call 977-0941 to preregister.
www.metroeastmessenger.com
5
McDill’s is your favorite neighborhood pub to grab a pint and a great meal, catch the game and play video slots.
We’ve got you covered!
Eat, Drink, Play… And Watch The Fight! March 7th, 2020
334 Saint Louis Rd Collinsville, IL (618) 344-9875 WE HAVE VIDEO GAMING!
Local Events Calendar (Continued) Charity Poker Tournament, Mar. 21st, 2020, 5-10pm, Caseyville Village Hall, 909 S. Main St, Caseyville, IL. The Caseyville Police Department presents a Charity Poker Tournament benefiting BackStoppers on Saturday, March 21st beginning at 5pm. 21+ Event. Doors Open at 3:30pm, Poker Begins at 5pm. $60 Ticket- Includes: Food, Soda, Beer and Poker, $35 Ticket Includes: Food, Beer and Soda. Prizes Awarded to Final Table. 50/50, Gun Raffles, 300 Player Cap. Inquires and Registration Contact: (618) 363-6206 or email dallison@caseyville.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the Caseyville Police Department. The BackStoppers is solely a recipient of the proceeds and not an organizer of the event. Metro East Human Society Spring Trivia Night, Mar. 21st, 2020, 6-9pm. Collinsville VFW, 1234 Vandalia St. Collinsville, IL. Join us on Saturday, March 21st at the Collinsville VFW for TRIVIA! Unleash your knowledge at this classic trivia night-nothing specific and you don't have to be a superfan of one thing to WIN! Doors will open at 6 PM and trivia will start at 7 PM. Outside food is welcome; cash bar will be available for beverages. Help us STOCK THE SHELTER! Anyone who brings a donation will be entered to win a door prize. Tickets are $200 per team-teams of no more than 10. For tickets, go to https://www.mehs.org/events/mehs-spring-trivia. 17th "Best of Maryville" Art Contest & Show, Mar. 22nd, 2020, 1-3pm. Maryville Community Center, 500 E. Division St., Maryville, IL. Public is invited to attend and view artwork! Refreshments provided. (Continued on page 11) www.metroeastmessenger.com
6
Restaurant Directory Restaurant Name
Address
Other Features
Website
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
Go to www.metroeastmessenger.com for coupons! 7
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
TA
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
www.metroeastmessenger.com
www.mikesautomotive.net
www.xgreensynthetic.com 8
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
www.metroeastmessenger.com
9
St. Patrick’s Day Word Search
Go to www.metroeastmessenger.com and sign up for a free digital subscription. One lucky winner will win a $25 gift card to any local business advertised in the Metro East Messenger! Already subscribed? Share our “giveaway” post on Facebook or Instagram to enter! *Some restrictions apply.
CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL GREEN RAINBOW SHAMROCK DUBLIN
www.metroeastmessenger.com
SAINT LEPRECHAUN WHISKEY IRELAND CELTIC PARADE
MUSIC SNAKES GOLD HARP MARCH LUCKY 10
Local Events Calendar (Continued) (Continued from page 6) Awards: 1st place in each category and each division. Best of Show: $50 in each of the 7 divisions. Application form deadline: 4pm March 19, 2020. Participants can also pre-register by leaving a text or voicemail: (618)772-8555. For more info, go to http://bit.ly/2wZnZcU. 11th Annual Wash & Wag, Mar. 28th, 2020, 10am-3pm. 4 Muddy Paws, 2127 S State Rt. 157, Edwardsville, IL. Just $15 for the wash and dry service and all money raised benefits our shelter pets at Partners For Pets. Please enjoy a wine tasting and refreshments while you wait. No appointments necessary. Thank you to 4 Muddy Paws for hosting this fabulous event! For more info, go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1308950189302647/. Illinois Center for Autism, Light Up The Night Spring Dinner Auction, Mar. 28th, 2020. St. Clair Country Club, 100 S. 78th St, Belleville, IL. Games, Raffle, Wine Pull, 50/50, Silent/Live Auction. Tickets are $75 each. For tickets, call Cindy Guthrie at (618)398-7500, ext. 201 or go to www.illinoiscenterforautism.org. Adult Keg & Egg Hunt, April 3rd, 2020, 7-9pm. Woodland Park, Collinsville, IL. Bring your flashlights and glow necklaces for an adult ONLY egg hunt with a keg to be found during the hunt! The eggs will be filled with an assortment of items. Please bring a photo ID and a flashlight with you. Dress for the weather. Please leave your children at home since this is an adult event! Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. Restroom facilities available. Call 618-346-7529 to register. $25 Res & $30 NR.
www.metroeastmessenger.com
11
Email: MetroEastMessenger@gmail.com www.metroeastmessenger.com
12
Local Events Calendar (Continued) Bowling with the Bunny, April 4th, 2020, 1-3pm. Camelot Bowl, 801 Beltline Rd, Collinsville, IL. Each participant needs to be registered for this event. The fee is $12 for resident and $16 for non-resident. This fee will include 2 games of bowling and shoe rental. Bowlers should be registered to have pictures taken with the bunny. Register online at www.collinsvilleil.org/programs or call (618) 346-7529. Disney Trivia Night (benefitting Twigs), April 4th, 2020, 6pm. Roxana Park, 2 Park Dr., Roxana, IL. Start brushing up on your Disney movies and general Disney knowledge! Great silent auction items, 50/50, popcorn and soda provided. There will also be a COSTUME CONTEST with a prize for the best dressed! $125/table of 8. No alcohol, please. Email twigsforkids@gmail.com to reserve a table. To learn more, go to http://www.twigsforkids.com/. Dog Pictures with the Easter Bunny, April 4th, 2020. Mutts on Main Dog Park, 509 E. Main St. Collinsville, IL. Parents! Bring your cameras and your dogs for pictures with the Easter Bunny. Pre-registration and proof of vaccines is required. Registration is limited to 50 dogs. Resident and Nonresident is $5. Register online at http://bit.ly/3agaG65. Easter Egg Hunt-Collinsville, April 11th, 2020, 11am-1pm. Woodland Park, Pine Lake Road, Collinsville, IL. Navigation Church is proud to sponsor the 6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Collinsville, IL. (Cont. page 14)
www.metroeastmessenger.com
13
Local Events Calendar (Continued) This family friendly event is not only for Collinsville but for the Metro East. Everything is FREE...40,000 Easter Eggs, Skydivers, Inflatables, Lunch, Popcorn. Registration opens at 10am on event day. Must be accompanied by an adult 18 yrs. or older. If you have questions, call 618-345-4249 ext. 215 or email easter.egg.hunt@navchurch.org. Dueling Pianos, April 25th, 2020, 6-10pm. Collinsville VFW, 1234 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL. Collinsville All proceeds support the Collinsville VFW Auxiliary. Doors open at 6PM. "FUN" STARTS AT 7PM. Food available for purchase from Who Dats starting at 6PM. $20/person, $25/at the door. Tickets available for purchase at the Collinsville VFW lounge or at http://bit.ly/2Ou2gj5. Heroes with Heroes, April 25th, 2020, 12-1:30pm. City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation, 10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, IL. Come have lunch with our local Heroes from the Police and Fire Departments. Firehouse Subs will be providing the sandwiches. Each child should have a registered adult. Adults can accompany more than one child. Fee is per person. Resident $8 and Nonresident $12. Pancakes with the Princesses, April 25th, 2020. 9am-10:30am. City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation, 10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, IL. Elsa and Anna have made their way to Collinsville! Join us for a special breakfast at the Activity Center. Advance registration required. Fee is per person. $8 for residents and $12 for non-residents. Please pre-register for this event in person or online at www.collinsvilleil.org/programs or call 618-346-7529. www.metroeastmessenger.com
14
Weekly Reoccurring Events MONDAYS ▪ Preschool Story Time (2nd and 4th Monday of the month), 10:30am at the O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza, O'Fallon, IL. We will share stories, play games, learn rhymes, and explore the alphabet. Our facilitator, Miss Julie, presents early literacy tips and pre-reading activities. Registration is required at www.ofpl.info. ▪ Euchre, played every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 9:30 to 11:00 AM, Main Street Community Center, 1003 N Main, Edwardsville, IL. www.mainstcc.com ▪ Story Time, every Monday and Tuesday at 10 AM, Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Glen Carbon Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon, IL. www.glencarbonlibrary.org ▪ Little Me Story Time, every Monday 10:30-11am, Pat Huck Community Room at Tri-Township Public Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy, IL. For parents and children up to 3 years old. www.troylibrary.org ▪ Pinochle, played every Monday, 12-3pm. Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main St., Edwardsville, IL. www.mainstcc.org. ▪ Story Time, 6:30pm, every Monday, Six Mile Regional Library in the Training and Events Room, 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL. www.smrld.org.
TUESDAYS ▪ $2 Movies, every Tuesday at The Wildey Theatre, 252 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL. Classic films on the big screen, the way they were meant to be seen. Tickets only available the day of the show one hour before showtime, CASH OR CHECK ONLY (credit/debit cards accepted for concessions.) Lobby opens 6PM. Showtime 7PM. www.wildeytheatre.com ▪ Stretch & Move Classes, 8-9am, $1 per session. Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main St., Edwardsville, IL. Classes Are held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. www.mainstcc.org ▪ FIT4MOM at the Library, second Tuesday of every month, O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza, O'Fallon, IL. Join FIT4MOM 618 owner, Codi Jackson, for a free and fun total body workout called Stroller Strides. You and your "rider" will participate in a 60-minute total-body (indoor) workout comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration. For your rider, there are songs and other fun activities. After the workout, enjoy a short story and play session facilitated by Miss Julie, our Early Childhood Program Facilitator. Registration is required @ https://ofpl.info/events/fit4mom-library. For more info about the story time portion, contact youthservices@ofpl.info ▪ Quilting, 9-11am. Every Tuesday at Jarvis Township Senior Citizens Center, 410 Wickliffe St., Troy, IL. https://troyseniorcenter.com/ ▪ Story Time every Monday and Tuesday at 10:00am, Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Glen Carbon Library, 198 S Main St, Glen Carbon, IL. www.glencarbonlibrary.org www.metroeastmessenger.com
15
Weekly Reoccurring Events (Continued) ▪ Preschool Story Time, every Tuesday, 10-10:3pam, Collinsville Library, 408 W. Main St. Collinsville, IL. Children will enjoy themed stories and a craft. https://mvld.org/collinsville_calendar ▪ Bingo every Tuesday, 1-3pm. Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main St. Edwardsville, IL. www.mainstcc.org ▪ Open Gaming every Tuesday, Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St., Collinsville, IL. Every Tuesday from 4-7pm we hook up a game system and let you choose the games. https://mvld.org/collinsville_calendar ▪ Lego Club, 5-7pm, every Tuesday at Six Mile Regional Library, 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL. Grades K5th. www.smrld.org ▪ Knitting and Crochet Club, 6-8pm, 2nd Tuesday of each month, Collinsville Library, 408 W. Main St. Collinsville, IL. https://mvld.org/collinsville_calendar ▪ Graphic Novel Club, 2nd Tuesday of every month, Collinsville Library, 408 W. Main St., Collinsville, IL. No registration is required. Books will be available at the main desk. https://mvld.org/collinsville_calendar ▪ Book Club for Adults, 2nd Tuesday of every month 6:30-8pm. Glen Carbon Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon, IL. Book will be available at the main desk. www.glencarbonlibrary.org
WEDNESDAYS ▪ Book Babies, every Wednesday at 9:15am, O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza, O'Fallon, IL. This program is for babies 0-18 months old and a caregiver. Registration is required. www.ofpl.info. ▪ Toddler Tales, every Wednesday at 10:15am, O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza, O'Fallon, IL. This program is for toddlers 18-36 months old and a caregiver. Registration is required. www.ofpl.info ▪ Free Chair Yoga, every Wednesday, Granite City Township, 2060 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL. For more info, call (618) 877-1215. ▪ Baby Boogie, every Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am, Collinsville Library, 408 W. Main St., Collinsville, IL. https://mvld.org/collinsville_calendar ▪ Free Yoga Time! Every Wednesday at 6:30-8pm, Collinsville Library, 408 W. Main St. Collinsville, IL. Ages 16+ are welcome. Bring your own mat. Registration is required. https://mvld.org/collinsville_calendar ▪ Story Time, every Wednesday at 6:30pm. Glen Carbon Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon, IL. www.glencarbonlibrary.org
THURSDAYS ▪ Lions Club Bingo, 7pm every Wednesday at Trimor Bingo Hall, 3701 Nameoki Rd. Granite City, IL. ▪ Story Time with Gail, every Thursday at 10:30am, O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza, O'Fallon, IL. www.ofpl.info www.metroeastmessenger.com
16
St. Patrick’s Day Pooch Party Sunday, March 15th, 1-4pm $5.00 Per Dog (Humans Free) Activities: • City of Collinsville K-9 Demonstrations • Bellemore Animal Hospital-Offering Microchipping & Shots • Stacked & Styled- Nail Clippings • Dog Vendors • Kettle Corn and Other Food and Beverages • Dog Costume Contest, Too!
Adoptable Pets: Metro East Humane Society Spencer Kennel- O’Fallon Pound Pets- Granite City
Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve 631 Willoughby Lane, Collinsville, IL
For more info, go to www.willoughbyfarm.org
www.metroeastmessenger.com
17
Weekly Reoccurring Events (Continued) ▪ Stretch & Move Classes, 8-9am, $1 per session. Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main St., Edwardsville, IL. Classes Are held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. www.mainstcc.org ▪ Story Time, every Thursday at 10am, Six Mile Regional Library District, 2145 Johnson Rd. Granite City, IL. www.smrld.org. ▪ Pinochle played every Thursday, 12-3pm. Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main St., Edwardsville, IL. www.mainstcc.org ▪ Bingo, every Thursday, 12-3pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1 Columbus Plaza, Collinsville, IL. $1 card. www.discovercollinsville.com ▪ Free Video Game Club, every Thursday, 6-7:30pm. Collinsville Library, 408 W. Main St. Collinsville, IL. https://mvld.org/collinsville_calendar ▪ Square Dance Lessons, every Thursday, 7-9pm. Wood River Roundhouse, 633 N. Wood River Ave, Wood River, IL. First lesson is free, $5 per lesson after that. Call Bo at (618)288-9838 or email fsemith@aol.com. ▪ Police Bingo, every Thursday at 7pm. Knights of Columbus Hall, 425 Old Alton Road, Granite City, IL. Proceeds benefit the programs supported by the Granite City Police Dept. including youth athletics. www.granitecity.illinois.gov. FRIDAYS ▪ Book Babies, every Friday at 10:15am, O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza, O'Fallon, IL. This program is for babies 0-18 months old and a caregiver. Registration is required. www.ofpl.info ▪ Toddler Tales, every Friday at 9:15am, O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza, O'Fallon, IL. This program is for toddlers 18-36 months old and a caregiver. Registration is required. www.ofpl.info ▪ Bingo, every Friday from 1-3pm. Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main, Edwardsville, IL. www.mainstcc.org ▪ Eagles Bingo, every Friday and Saturday night at 7pm. Tri-mor Bingo Center, 3701 Nameoki Rd. Granite City, IL. www.granitecity.illinois.gov. SATURDAYS ▪ Nintendo Switch Gaming, every Saturday, 1-4pm. Grades 7-12. Six Mile Regional Library, 2001 Delmar Ave., Granite City, IL. www.smrld.org ▪ Saturday Story Time, every Saturday at 10:30am. No registration required. Maryville Community Library, 8 Schiber Ct. Maryville, IL. www.maryville.lib.il.us ▪ Eagles Bingo, every Friday and Saturday night at 7pm. Tri-mor Bingo Center, 3701 Nameoki Rd. Granite City, IL. www.granitecity.illinois.gov 18
A St. Patty’s Day Sandwich In honor of the day when everyone is Irish, welcome family and friends to a traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunch with this Reuben Sandwich recipe. Find more seasonal recipes at Culinary.net.
Reuben Sandwich Servings: 2 INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons butter, softened 4 slices rye and pumpernickel swirl bread 4 slices swiss cheese 6 ounces corned beef 2 tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons, Thousand Island Dressing, divided 4 tablespoons sauerkraut
DIRECTIONS: Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spread 1 tablespoon butter on one side of two bread slices. Place buttered side down in heated skillet. Add two slices cheese to each bread slice. Spread 2 tablespoons dressing over cheese slices. Add 3 ounces corned beef to each bread slice. Spread 2 teaspoons dressing over corned beef. Spread 2 tablespoons sauerkraut over corned beef. Spread remaining butter on one side of remaining bread slices. Place buttered side up on top of sauerkraut. Cook 4-7 minutes each side, flipping once, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Shop local and pick up your corned beef at Kelly’s Butcher Shop & Deli!
Did you try this recipe? Post a picture on our Facebook page!
804 S Main St, Troy, IL (618) 667-6268 www.metroeastmessenger.com
19
www.metroeastmessenger.com