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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 them at https://www.facebook.com/EXOLounge. Friday 4/9- Acoustic DNA 7pm-11pm Saturday 4/10-Steven Wooley 6pm-10pm Friday 4/16- Mike Sonderegger Music 7pm-11pm Saturday 4/17- Ethan Jones 6pm-10pm Friday 4/23- Acoustic DNA 7pm-11pm Saturday 4/24- Double Wide Duo 6pm-10pm April 4/30- Mike Sonderegger 7pm-11pm Ladies Day Out, April 15th, 10am-9pm at The Ink House, 117 N 2nd St, Edwardsville, IL. Gather your girlfriends and spend your day and night with us! Enjoy shopping from 10am-2pm with Local 618, CS Gems, Gabi & Grace, and The Secret Gardeners. Get you fitness on with Hot 4 Yoga at 10:30am. Register on the Mindbody app, wear yoga attire and bring a mat. Then throw on your new threads and head over to our Ladies Night Out. Enjoy more shopping, Color Science Studio, Hair Curling Station, and a cash bar from 5-9pm. For more info, go to https://bit.ly/3s1NlO7. City Wide Garage Sales, Hosted by TroyMaryvilleCOC.com. Save the date for these upcoming garage sales! Maryville, IL-April 16th and 17th, St. Jacob, IL- May 6th, 7th, and 8th, Troy, IL-May 14th and 15th. To have yours listed in the online search, go to https://garagesale.troycoc.com/garagesalesignup.php.
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Local Events Ladies Day Out, April 15th, 10am-9pm at The Ink House, 117 N 2nd St, Edwardsville, IL. Gather your girlfriends and spend your day and night with us! Enjoy shopping from 10am-2pm with Local 618, CS Gems, Gabi & Grace, and The Secret Gardeners. Get you fitness on with Hot 4 Yoga at 10:30am. Register on the Mindbody app, wear yoga attire and bring a mat. Then throw on your new thread and head over to our Ladies Night Out. Enjoy more shopping, Color Science Studio, Hair Curling Station, and a cash bar from 5-9pm. For more info, go to https://bit.ly/3s1NlO7. Glo Bingo, Apr. 16th, 6pm at the Edwardsville Moose Lodge, 7371 Marine Rd, Edwardsville, IL. Come join us for an evening of fun! It’s not your Grandmother’s Bingo, it’s Glo-Bingo! 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! Tickets can be bought online at glo-Bingo.com or by emailing siuepdlodge328@gmail.com! Want to help sponsor or donate? Please contact us via email! City Wide Garage Sales, Hosted by TroyMaryvilleCOC.com. Save the date for these upcoming garage sales! Maryville, IL-April 16th and 17th, St. Jacob, IL- May 6th, 7th, and 8th, Troy, IL-May 14th and 15th. To have yours listed in the online search, go to https://garagesale.troycoc.com/garagesalesignup.php. BBQ for KAHOKstrong, April 17th, 11am-3pm at Camelot Bowl, 801 Beltline Rd, Collinsville, IL. JCI Collinsville will be hosting our first BBQ of the year to benefit KAHOKstrong! We will be located outside of Camelot Bowl in Collinsville. Come by to get some good food and help support a great cause. Learn more about KAHOKstrong here: https://www.kahoks.org/headlines/kahokstrong/.
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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. SWIC Annual Plant Sale and Family Fun Day, April 22nd 9am- April 24th 4pm, SWIC (Southwestern Illinois College), 2500 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL. To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow! Plant Sale Hours: Thursday, April 22, 9 AM to 6 PM, Friday, April 23, 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday, April 24, 9 AM to 4 PM. Family Fun Day at the Plant Sale: Saturday, April 24, 10 AM to 2 PM, Food and drinks available from Ollie's Eatery Food Truck. Free flowerpot decorating, carnival games and bounce houses. Explore SWIC's CNC mobile truck, helicopter and more! Masks and social distancing required.
Trails for Tails at Tanglewood, Caseyville IL 62232, April 24th 10am-2pm. Hosted by The Linda Frierdich Group-C21 Advantage and Century 21 Advantage Real Estate. Come walk your dog for a cause! Entry Fee for 1st dog $25 & $5 for each additional dog. Free food truck & swag bags with special offers from local pet vendors. All proceeds will be donated to Partners for Pets! To register, go to https://bit.ly/3rXYorv. Collinsville City-Wide Garage Sale, April 23rd-24th. Shop 'til you drop during the Collinsville City-Wide Garage Sale! No permit needed if registered through Collinsville's Parks and Recreation Department by calling 618-346-7529. Register by April 12 to be listed in a Garage Sale Guide on the City's website.
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Local Events Welcome Spring Craft Fair, May 1st, 9am-4pm at the grounds of Anderson Hospital, 6800 State Rd 162, Maryville, IL. Huge Spring Craft Fair with over 30 crafters!! Come shop with one of your favorite vendors for that special gift or something for your home! Free event. Fishing Derby, May 8th, 11am-3pm, Drost Park, 46-98 Schiber Ct, Maryville, IL. If fishing is your thing, be sure to sign up for the Fishing Derby, set for May 8th from 11am-3pm at Pavilion 1. This event is brought to you by the Maryville Parks & Rec Committee. Vine Street Market, May 8th, 8am at Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station, O'Fallon, IL. Vine Street Market is an open air, rain or shine farmers market nestled in the heart of the O'Fallon, IL Downtown District. Each Saturday you can shop for locally grown vegetables, flowers, fruits, eggs, cheese, meats and much more. Live music begins at 9am and plays until noon. We have patio seating, and a food truck will be on site, along with numerous restaurants and shops within walking distance of the market. We are bicycle and pet friendly, come see us and shop local! 2021 Collinsville 'Kids Day' At The Park, May 15th, 8am at Woodland Park, Pine Lake Road, Collinsville, IL. Hosted by Meadow Heights Collinsville. This is a FREE community event. Fishing Derby - No fishing license required if 16 years of age or younger. There will be four age divisions:6 years and younger7-9 years old, 10-12 years old, 13-15 years old. Each division will have a winner for most fish caught and there will be a trophy for the largest fish of the tournament. We will have a limited amount of bait and the Collinsville Memorial Library Center will have fishing poles on hand. Please bring yours if you have them. 8:00-8:15am – registration, 8:15-10:30am - fishing time, 10:3011am - snacks and prizes awarded. You must pre-register your kids for this event: https://bit.ly/3t3rbMy. www.metroeastmessenger.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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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 Yard Sale & Craft Fair, May 14th & 15th, Tri-Township Park Activity Center, 284 Riggin Rd, Troy, IL. While you're out looking for deals during the Troy City Wide Garage Sale, stop by the Activity Center and Tri-Township Park. We'll have a variety of crafters and yard sale booths all in one place! Vendor Info: Indoor and outdoor spaces available at the skating rink & park! Crafters & yard sale booths are welcome. Perfect for those who live off the beaten path or who do not have space for a sale at their home. Indoor Spots: $30. Outdoor Spots: $20. Register at http://bit.ly/3bSdadr. Movie in the Park, May 15th, movie begins at dusk @ Drost Park, Myron Provence Parkway, Maryville, IL. Showing: Frozen II (PG) 2019. St. Jacob UCC Strawberry Fest, May 16th, 11am-4pm at St. Jacob UCC, 207 W. Main St. Saint Jacob, IL. Drive Thru Strawberry Fest. Grilled Brats, Hot Dogs, Pork Burgers, German Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Strawberries, Strawberry Desserts, Ice Cream. Live entertainment, kettle corn, raffle, and much more. Kid’s NERF Night, May 21st and 28th, 6-8pm at Tri Township Activity Center, 284 Riggin Rd, Troy, IL. Cost: $10/person. Includes: Pizza, soda, standard NERF elite bullets. Bring: Safety glasses & your own NERF gun. Because of limited capacity, only one adult is able to attend per child. Adults can also drop off & pick up. Registration required at bit.ly/3rZN0eN. "Parks" & Rec Escape Room, May 25th-30th, Hosted by Collinsville Parks and Recreation, 10 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL. Can your team (of up-to-four players) decipher the clues and escape the room before time runs out?! The team that escapes the room with the most time to spare will win an awesome prize basket! Price: $20 per team. Register at http://bit.ly/3sLnGKq.
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Local Events Caseyville Village Wide Yard Sale, June 4th and 5th, 7am-5pm. Caseyville Village Wide Yard Sale. Going on at the same time as the Library Sidewalk Sale! (separate event). Permits MUST be purchased AT the Caseyville Library, $10. To be included on the map, permits MUST be purchased by Friday, May 28th. Maps will be available by Saturday, May 29th at: FCB Bank, Caseyville Village Hall, Caseyville Library, Caytown. Proceeds benefit the Caseyville Public Library newsletter and programs. The Tailgate Luau, June 4th, 6pm-9pm at Gateway Convention Center Back Parking Lot, 1 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL. Your donation will help us provide celebrations to local cancer patients through 3 Little Birds 4 Life. Cost: $100/Vehicle Donation. We are only selling 100 tickets...these will sell out fast, so get your vehicle spot today! What is included: Live Band and Mission Program, Event is Family Friendly, Bring your own Food, Cash Bar will be available, Luau Vehicle Decorating Contest. For tickets, go to https://impact.3littlebirds4life.org/campaign/2021-tailgateluau/c330953. Movie in the Park, June 5th, May 15th, movie begins at dusk @ Drost Park, Myron Provence Parkway, Maryville, IL. Showing: Playing With Fire (PG) 2019+.
Looking For A Venue To Host A Private Event? EXO Lounge has a new 40’x40” event tent! Inside your find a wellheated 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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It’s finally that time of year. The grass is turning green, the flowers are all in bloom and the trees are showing new signs of life. Spring has finally sprung in the Metro East! And we all know what that means….mosquitos are coming. They won’t stop the outdoor graduation parties, family gatherings, outdoor barbeques and pool side fun. But they can make it a miserable experience. So, what’s a person to do? Call Mosquito Joe! Mosquito Joe provides the best mosquito, tick and flea treatments so you can take back your yard and make being outside fun again. They offer different treatment options to fit your needs, such as barrier sprays, natural treatments (using essential oils) and flea and tick control treatments. They can even treat your yard for your special upcoming event to prevent unwelcomed guests. Contact their team and a certified technician will do a walk-through of your yard to recommend the best mosquito control solution for you. Within 30 mins of treatment, your yard mosquito free and ready to go! It is their top priority to keep their customers itch-free by providing the best mosquito control services in the industry. Mosquito Joe is also a proud NeighborlyTM company. That means if your service was not done right, they promise to make it right – Guaranteed! Go to MetroEastIL.MosquitoJoe.com to see more info about their services or get a quote. With Mosquito Recent Testimonial: Joe, we can host those backyard Thanks for no mosquitos all summer! It worked on the gnats, also. When our barbeques, plan those special area had a weird fly problem, your fly treatment took care of them. The fly events and make fun memories treatment also chased the wasps away. I read on Collinsville Connection how outside again without the fear of miserable everyone was this year with mosquitos, flies and wasps. I did post how unplanned guests. happy we were with you. We will see you next Spring for another awesome year. Thank you!!!! Mary P. Nov. 03, 2020
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302 E. Main St, Collinsville, IL (618) 855-8855
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(618) 344-4096
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Easy Brunch Quiche Try this recipe for an Easy Brunch Quiche that is sure to have your senses swirling with every bite. With a range of ingredients from broccoli to bacon, this quiche is a brunch hero. While baking, the cheese gets all melty, and with every bite the mushrooms add texture and earthy flavor. The ingredients come together to make something warm, hearty and fresh. Find more brunch recipes and cooking ideas at Culinary.net.
Easy Brunch Quiche Serves: 12
Ingredients: 1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli with cheese 12 slices bacon, chopped ½ cup green onions, sliced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 4 eggs 1 cup milk 1 ½ cups shredded cheese, divided 2 frozen deep dish pie shells (9” each) Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. In medium bowl, add broccoli and cheese contents from package. Microwave 5 minutes, or until cheese is saucy. Set aside. In skillet, cook chopped bacon 4 minutes. Add green onions; cook 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 4 minutes, or until bacon is completely cooked and mushrooms are tender. Drain onto paper towel over plate. Set aside. In medium bowl, whisk eggs and milk until combined. Add broccoli and cheese mixture. Add 1 cup cheese. Stir to combine. Set aside.
In pie shells, divide drained bacon mixture evenly. Divide broccoli mixture evenly and pour over bacon mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese over both pies. Bake 40 minutes. Allow to cool at least 12 minutes before serving. Note: To keep edges of crust from burning, place aluminum foil over pies for first 20 minutes of cook time. Remove after 20 minutes and allow to cook uncovered until completed.
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