Local Events and Things To Do 18th Annual Art on the Square, May 17-19th, Belleville Public Square, Belleville, IL. 18th Annual Art on the Square features the original work of over 100 accomplished artists from around the world, fantastic musical and stage performances as well as delicious local food and drink. Art on the Square is a three-day sensation for the eyes, ears and palate! For more info, go to www.artonthesquare.com. Grafton Winery Blues Festival, May 18-19th, 2019. Grafton Winery The Vineyards, 21028 Eckert Orchard Rd, Grafton, IL. This year Blues Festival will be held at our Vineyards location! We will have music performances on Saturday by the Joe Metzka Band as well as the Ivas John band. And Sunday we will have the NGK band and Billy Peek to close it out. You will not want to miss some of the finest blues music around at our breathtaking Vineyards. We will also have the award winning StLouisianaQ food truck providing delicious eats! For more info, call (618) 786-3004.
Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Spring Pony Rides & Carnival, May 18th, 2019, 9am-4pm, Happy Hooves Equine Rescue, 7026 Rt. 140, Edwardsville, IL. Pony rides are all new this year with the addition of a CARNIVAL. The same loveable ponies, food and face painting with the addition of Magic Shows, Carnival, Vendor Booths & MORE! For tickets, go to http://bit.ly/2Hhl5D2. Kids Day, Cahokia Mounds World Heritage Site, May 19th, 2019. 30 Ramey Dr, Collinsville, IL. Join us for the annual Kids Day event and enjoy hands-on activities for kids of all ages! There will be storytelling by Marilyn Kinsella and the TAP SNAP photo booth in the Interpretive Center. Outdoors there will be activities like pinch-pot making, chunkey games, atlatl spear-throwing, and other activities. T Shirts can be purchased and painted. The Ladies of Guadalupe will offer tostados for sale. Park at the warehouse across the street and let the shuttle drop you off at the event. This is a free event. If there is rain, some activities will be moved indoors. For more info, go to https://cahokiamounds.org/. St. Jacob Strawberry Festival, May 19th 2019. 11am-3pm. Saint Jacob Township Park, 239 West Main St, Saint Jacob, Il. Strawberry pie, Strawberry crisp, Strawberries and ice cream, Strawberry soda, Strawberry soda float. Grilled brats, hotdogs, pork burgers. Snow cones and kettle corn. Live entertainment like Fred bird and local musicians. Jump houses and pony rides. Bike ride offered by Trailnet. All at the beautiful St Jacob IL park.
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Opening Day Market in Maryville, May 23rd, 2019, 4-7pm. Fireman’s Park, 300 N. Donk Ave. Maryville. The Maryville Farmer’s Market is back! Some returning favorites include Red Barn Farms and their fantastic grab bags, all the fresh flowers and herbs from Petaled Pail, Friedel Family Farms with fresh produce and Calhoun peaches, Iris Hill Farms with honey and small batch jams, Tiki Ice Shaved Ice, Lil’ Bear Kitchen and some awesome new farms and vendors! For more info, go to www.maryvilleilfarmersmarket.org. Collinsville Kids Fishing Derby 2019, May 25th, 2019, 9am-1pm @ Woodland Park, Collinsville. The Collinsville Fishing Derby provides an opportunity for children to enjoy the outdoor experience of fishing. This is a FREE community event. No fishing license required if 16 years of age or younger. Four age divisions, each division will have a winner for most fish caught. There will also be a trophy awarded for largest fish of the tournament. This is strictly a catch and release event. Lake will be stocked with new fish just prior to start of derby. Hosted by Meadow Heights Baptist Church. Memorial Weekend Festival, May 25-27th, 2019. Eckert’s Country Store and Farms, 951 S Green Mount Rd, Belleville, IL. This is the weekend to share with family and friends. And what better place to share it than the family farm! Enjoy outdoor festival foods and live entertainment at this old-fashioned allAmerican festival. Kid’s activities include pony rides, children’s play area, petting farm, carnival rides, and strawberry treats. Fee charged for some activities. 10am – 5pm For more information call (618) 233-0513. 3
Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Memorial Day Fireworks Celebration, May 26th, 2019 4-9pm. Collinsville Aqua Park, 10 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL. Featuring food, drinks, live music, children’s activities and more! For more info, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (618) 346-7529.
Memorial Day Parade, May 27th, 2019, 10-11am. 101 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL. Enjoy the Memorial Day Parade in downtown Belleville. Additional details, including a parade route map, can be found on the Events Calendar at https://www.belleville.net/. Alton Memorial Day Parade, May 27th, 2019, 10am. Washington and College Avenues, Alton, IL. Celebrate Memorial Day by experiencing the oldest consecutive running parade in the entire nation. The first one was held in 1868, just three years after the end of the Civil War. Celebrate the history of Pie Town, Upper Alton and those that served our country. Bring your lawn chairs and line the streets to show your support and join in on the fun. Ice Cream Social, May 28th 2019, 5-7 pm, Edwardsville City Park, 101 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL. Kick Off the summer with the Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Department. Please join us and cool off for a fun time with free Prairie Farms ice cream, entertainment, and more!
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Margaritaville on Main, June 1st at 2pm-June 2nd 2am. Bennie’s Pizza Pub, 124 E. Main Street, Belleville, IL. Join us in Downtown Belleville for Margaritaville on Main! Live "Buffett" and beach Music. Drink & Menu specials at each participating location. Games & Prizes awarded at each location, including BEST DRESSED. Dress the part & party the Jimmy Buffet way in DOWNTOWN BELLEVILLE’S entertainment district. Hosting locations: Bennie's Pizza Pub, 618 Big Daddy's, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, Copper Fire Bar and Eatery, The Wine Tap and Seven Belleville. The Melting Pot Market, June 1st, 2019, 10am-3pm, Civic Park, 1301-1323 Niedringhaus Ave, Granite City IL. The Melting Pot Market venue features local art and crafts, an assortment of collector's items, locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, jams, jellies and other assorted food items. Live Music by Charlotte Street at 10am-11:45am and Dean Justus Experience 12pm-3pm. Kid's activities, and family friendly activities add to the festival atmosphere. Join your friends and neighbors in discovering what the revitalized downtown area has to offer! Movies in the Park- Incredibles 2, June 1st 2019, 8:15- 10 pm, Edwardsville City Park, 101 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL The public is invited to see a free family movie “Incredibles 2" on Saturday, June 1st at the Edwardsville City Park Bandstand located next to the public library at sunset, approximately 8:15 pm. Sponsored by Scott Credit Union. 5
Restaurant Directory Restaurant Name
Address
Other Features
Website
American/Bar & Grill Glazy Squares Glazy Squares Honeydip Bake Shop Huddle Bar & Grill
L.C.'s Pub
Lottie's Café
Mady's
Peel Wood Fired Pizza
The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill Time Out Sports Bar & Grill
Woody'z Pub & Grill
(618) 692-5242, 443 S www.facebook.com/GlazySquar Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL Dine In/Pastries/Coffee esdonuts/ 62025 (618) 344-0200, 410 Beltline Rd, www.facebook.com/GlazySquar Drive Thru/Dine In/Pastries/Coffee Collinsville, IL 62234 esdonuts/ (618) 288-4406, 443 S Buchanan Custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies and www.facebook.com/HoneydipC St, Edwardsville, IL 62025 more. akes/ (618) 855-8555, 1101 Caseyville Carryout/Catering/Patio/Happy Road, Suite J, Caseyville, IL Hour/Daily Specials/Gaming/Occasional 62232 Live Music (618) 855-9007, 605 N. Main Street, Caseyville, IL 62232
Carryout/Patio/Happy Hour/Daily Specials/Gaming/Karaoke Every Other Friday
www.huddlebarandgrill.com
www.facebook.com/LCs-Pub
(618) 223-8253, 1099 Belt Line Carryout/Catering/Daily www.facebook.com/LottiesRoad, Suite D, Collinsville, IL Specials/Gaming/Occasional Live Music Cafe 62234 623 Edwardsville Road Troy, Illinois Bar/Casino Mady's Facebook Page (618) 505-7188 921 S. Arbor Vitae Order Online/Carryout/Patio/Brewery/ Edwardsville, IL 62025 www.peelpizza.com Seasonal Specials (618)659-8561 104 S. Cherry St. Order Online/Carryout/Patio/Brewery/ O'Fallon, IL 62269 www.peelpizza.com Seasonal Specials (618)726-2244 171 S. Main Street Patio/Carryout/Happy Hour/Daily https://www.facebook.com/Wo Glen Carbon, IL Specials/Occasional Live Music odenNickelGlenCarbon/ (618) 288-2141 111 W Market St, Troy, IL 62294 Carryout/Daily Specials/Happy (618) 667-2221 Hour/Gaming/Occasional Live Music www.timeoutsportsbargrill.com https://www.facebook.com/Wo 100 S. Long Street, Caseyville, IL Carryout/Daily Specials/Happy odyz-Pub-Grill(618) 344-3218 Hour/Gaming/Occasional Live Music 1471695363047851/
Asian China King (Edwardsville) China King (Troy)
(618) 692-1888, 1063 S State Rt. www.edwardsvillechinaking.co Dine in/Carry Out/Order Online/Delivery 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025 m (618) 667-8886, 535 Troy Ave Dine in/Carry Out See Menu #537, Troy, IL 62294
Mexican Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant
Zapata's Mexican Restaurant
(618) 236-9492, 400 S Illinois St, Carryout/Catering/Daily Belleville, IL 62220 Specials/Gaming/ Party Room (618) 288-6300, 2922 N Center Carryout/Catering/Daily Specials/Party St, Maryville, IL 62062 Room (618) 476-6223, 717 W Carryout/Order On Line/Catering/Daily Washington St, Millstadt, IL Specials/Gaming/Party Room 62260 Lunch Buffet/Carry Out/Catering/Daily (618) 343-1337, 8 Eastport Specials/Party Room/Karaoke Every Plaza Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234 Other Friday (618) 277-5474, 4660 N Illinois Lunch Buffet/Carry Out/Catering/Daily Street, Fairview Heights, IL Specials/Party Room/Karaoke Every 62208 Other Friday
www.mariachismexfood.com www.mariachismexfood.com
www.mariachismexfood.com
www.zapatasmexican.com
www.zapatasmexican.com
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Business Directory Gas & Convenience
Circle K
Handee Mart Huck's Convenient Food Store Moto Mart
7900 N Illinois St, Caseyville, IL 62232 2233 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234 301 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 344-1286 (618) 344-1352 (618) 624-6013
6559 IL-162, Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 288-7920
826 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-2177
1242 Thouvenot Ln, Shiloh, IL 62269
(618) 622-2220
411 N Main St, Caseyville, IL 62232 (618) 344-3667 1029 Lincoln Hwy, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 702 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 632-4807 (618) 345-9777
www.circlek.com
https://www.facebook.com/hand eemartcaseyville/ www.hucks.com www.shell.com
970 US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 622-0630
Shell
1011 W US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-2787
https://find.shell.com
TA
819 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-9931
www.ta-petro.com
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
(618) 622-4977
www.edwardjones.com/denisearendell
Retail & Services
Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Denise Arendell Lonnie's Liquors
303 Fountains Parkway, Suite 210 Fairview Heights, Il 62208 denise.arendell@edwardjones.co m 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
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.wyndhamhotels.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 Wingate by Wyndham
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
Movies In The Park Edwardsville Incredibles 2, 6/1/19 Lego Movie 2, 7/13/19 Maryville
Incredibles 2, 5/18/19 Mary Poppins (1964), 7/27/19 How to Train Your Dragon 2, 8/10/19
Troy
Hotel Transylvania 3, 5/31/19 Ferris Bueller's Day Off, 8/2/19
O'Fallon
Meet Me in St. Louis, 6/7/19
League of Their Own, 7/19/19 Aqua Man, 8/23/19 Belleville
Ralph Breaks the Internet, 6/14/19 Lego Movie 2, 9/13/19
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Friends & Family Day at Edison's Entertainment Complex, June 2nd, 2019, 11:30am-8:30pm, 2477 IL Rt. 157, Edwardsville, IL. Grab your closest fam and friends and join BOOST as we kick off the summer in style at Edison's Entertainment Complex! For only $10 you get unlimited bowling, laser tag, and select arcade games for 4 hours!! Join us at one of the two sessions available and start your summer off with a bang. Head to boost1019.com to snag your tix today! Vendor/Craft Fair, June 2nd, 2019, 12-4pm. VFW Post 1117, 415 N Long St. Caseyville, IL. All proceeds will go to Special Olympics. 30 vendors, food trucks, raffles, and much more. Mark your calendar for this great event!! Vendors include: Paparazzi, Avon, Damsel in Defense, Tupperware, Essential oils, Scentsy, wire jewelry, Color Street, Wreaths, Pampered chef, Lularoe, Usboutne Books, Thirty One, Rustic Revival wood working and many more. International Horseradish Festival, June 7-8th, 2019. The International Horseradish Festival is coming to main street in Uptown Collinsville Illinois. Food, Crafts, Entertainment, Rides, Games and of Course Horseradish. Mark your calendar!
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) The Edwardsville Route 66 Festival, June 8th, 8am- 12am. City Park, 101 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL. Come get your kicks at the Edwardsville, Illinois Route 66 Festival! If classic cars, great food and family fun are your idea of a good time, join us for the 22nd Annual Route 66 Festival on June 9 at City Park in downtown Edwardsville. For more info and schedule of events, go to https://www.edwardsvilleroute66.com/. O'Fallon Station Craft Fair, June 9th, 2019, 9am-5pm. Are you a crafter or looking for fun, family friendly events in the O’Fallon area? If so, we have the perfect events for you! The O’Fallon Station Craft Fairs will be held Sunday, June 9 and September 22 at the new O’Fallon Station in downtown O’Fallon. Grab a bite to eat and shop the unique vendors for your home or garden décor needs. Vendor applications can be found at http://ofallonstation.com/events/ Troy City Wide Garage Sales, June 14th and June 15th, 2019, 7am-2pm. Want to get your address listed on the interactive map? https://garagesale.troycoc.com/garagesalesignup.php Want to view the interactive map? https://garagesale.troycoc.com/map_troy Want to view a list of items? https://garagesale.troycoc.com/cwgslist_troy. More sales on June 15th at Troy United Methodist Church from 7am - 2pm. Sponsored by The Big Z - 94.3 FM. Glen Carbon 2019 Homecoming, June 14th-15th, Carnival Games & Rides, Huge Variety of Food & Refreshments, Live Music, 5k, 5 mile and 1 mile fun run. Fireworks at approx., 10pm. For more info, go to http://bit.ly/2LsA6WS. 10
Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Craft Beer Walk, June 15th, 2019, 4-7pm. Belleville, IL. Enjoy Craft Beer? Want to sample some of the new selections offered in the area? Join us for the Craft Beer Walk! Stroll downtown and have over 40 different selections from which to choose, and explore our local retailers and restaurants along the way! What a great way to explore downtown! Because the tastings are inside, the event is rain or shine. For tickets, go to http://bit.ly/2Yw2Uzj. EmpowHer Women's Conference, June 19th, 2019, 9am-3pm. 1 Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL. You're invited to spend a day like no other. We've designed this one day conference to give you the powerful information and insights that will make a lasting impact on your life. Join us for a day focused on empowering women in business with information and tools to help them in their career. The goal is to empowHER her to success! For tickets, go to http://bit.ly/2VFhkAg. Yard Sale and Open Air Market!, June 22nd, 2019, 7am-3pm. Old Six Mile Museum, 3279 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL. Yard sale items, sundries, live music, and food vendors to take care of your munchies! Parking available at the Twigs building across the street (formerly a church). Stay for tours of the museum! Booth Rentals to benefit the Old Six Mile Museum. Vendors: Please Visit Old 6 mile Vendors Group for sign up form and details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldsixmilevendors/.
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Homecomings and Festivals • • • •
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International Horseradish Festival, June 7th, 2019 Glen Carbon Homecoming, June 14th-15th, 2019 Edwardsville Route 66 Festival, June 8th, 2019 Maryville Homecoming, July 12th, 2019 Code 3 Spices 2019 Smokin on Main, July 27th, 2019 Italian Fest 2019, September 21st 22nd 2019 12
Upcoming Parades Memorial Day Parade, 5/27/19 Ainad Shriners Circus Parade, 5/31/19
101 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL Begins on begins at North 3rd St. and West 'A' St.
Alton
Alton Memorial Day Parade, 5/27/19
Washington and College Avenues, Alton, IL
Glen Carbon
Father's Day Homecoming, 6/15/19
Downtown Glen Carbon
Maryville
Maryville Fireman's Picnic, 7/12/19
North Donk, Maryville
Belleville
Local Farmers Markets Saturday's, 8am-12pm. 100 Land of Goshen St Louis Street, Edwardsville, Community Market IL. Thursdays, 4-7pm. Fireman's Maryville Farmers Park, 300 N Donk Ave, Market Maryville, Thursdays, 4-7pm (Beginning Farmer's Market on June 13th). Collins Park, 703 Main W. Main Street, Collinsville, IL, Vine Street Market at Saturdays, 8am-12pm. 212 O'Fallon Station East 1st Street, O'Fallon, IL. Saturdays, 7:30am-12pm. 1st Belleville's Old Town Block of South Charles, Farmers Market Belleville, IL 13
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Three Mushroom and Garlic Grilled Pizza Recipe courtesy of the Mushroom Council Servings: 4
Sauce: 1 4 5 2 3/4 2 1/2 1/4
tablespoon unsalted butter garlic cloves, minced basil leaves, minced tablespoons all-purpose flour cup half-and-half tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese teaspoon fine sea salt teaspoon ground black pepper
Heat grill to medium-high heat, about 425 F. To make sauce: In medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Whisk in garlic and basil; cook 1 minute. Sprinkle in flour while quickly whisking to form paste.
Other Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 3 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 3 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced 1 ounce dry white wine or chicken stock 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt pizza dough (14 inches) olive oil nonstick cooking spray 4 ounces whole milk mozzarella cheese, chopped shaved Parmesan, for garnish basil leaves, for garnish
Reduce heat to medium. Slowly pour in half-and-half while continuing to whisk until there are no clumps. Increase heat slightly to bring to simmer. Stir as mixture thickens into sauce, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; set aside. In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add mushrooms and cook until they begin to turn tender, about 2 minutes. Carefully pour in wine or stock and continue cooking until liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with salt. Stretch dough to make 14-inch pizza. Brush grill grates generously with olive oil. Place dough on grill and let cook about 3 minutes, until underside is browned and dough removes easily from grill. While removing dough from grill, flip it onto baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray so cooked side is up. Spread sauce over pizza and evenly cover in mushrooms. Add mozzarella cheese. Return pizza to grill, topping-side up. Close lid and let cook 3-5 minutes. Once top crust browns and cheese melts and bubbles, remove from grill. Let rest 2-3 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan and basil leaves; slice to serve. 15
Upcoming Fireworks Collinsville
May 26th 10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, IL
Alton
July 3rd
Alton Riverfront Amphitheater, #1 Henry Street, Alton, IL
Grafton
July 6th
Grafton Riverfront, Water Street, Grafton, IL
Granite City
July 4th
Patriots in the Park, 2900 Benton St. Granite City, IL
Mascoutah
July 4th
Scheve Park, Harnett St & Harper Road, Mascoutah, IL
O'Fallon
July 7th
Family Sports Park, 301 Obernuefemann Rd, O'Fallon, IL
Troy
July 4th
Tri Township Park, 410 Wickliffe St. Troy, IL
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Fishing Derby at Leclaire Lake, June 29th, 10am-12pm. Leclaire Lake, 900 Hale Ave, Edwardsville, IL. All kids are invited to bring their fishing pole and bait to Leclaire Lake Park for the Leclaire Lake Fishing Derby. This derby is designed for youth up to 15 years old, accompanied by an adult. Generous sponsors include by Walgreens and Sonic. Prizes this year will be trophies donated by BJs Printables. The first 50 participants will also receive a goodie bag. Wait, there’s more: Sonic will be onsite to provide participants with free Cherry Limeades! Madison County TRIAD Pet Fair 2019, June 29th, 2019, 9am-12pm, Madison County Health Dept. 101 E. Edwardsville Rd, Wood River, IL. The Madison County TRIAD is excited to be hosting its first pet fair. We will be offering discounted micro chipping, vaccinations, pet adoptions, and many other great “petcentric” offers and opportunities! Come join us for a fun morning of enjoying pets and community. Sorry no exotic animals. Dogs and cats must be crated or leashed. This event is all ages and free to the public. Code 3 Spices 2019 Smokin on Main, July 27th-28th, Main Street Collinsville. Code 3 Spices www.code3spices.com is hosting its 3rd annual Smokin' on Main BBQ Competition and Festival! There will be the top BBQ food and drink vendors from near and far, and great entertainment from local groups! ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE COLLINSVILLE FOOD PANTRY & THE U.S.VETERANS FOUNDATION.
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At the Metro East Messenger we believe the Metro East has it all! And that includes several generous non profit organizations that dedicate their time and resources to serving others in our community. In this issue, we are highlighting Twigs for Kids located in Granite City, IL. Unfortunately, food insecurity is a reality for many in the Metro East Community. Some kids dread summer because that means no free lunch. The Twigs program, founded in 2011 by Lisa Guilliams, exists solely for the purpose of battling hunger. Twigs is part of The Family Treehouse, a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit licensed in 2012. Twigs has three programs: Twigs Free Summer Lunch Program - begins the day after school lets out in the spring till it begins again in the fall. The program seeks to target the children who participate in the national free and reduced lunch program during the school year. However, any child who comes to one of the lunch locations receives a lunch, no questions asked. Lunches are distributed Monday - Friday, 11:30 - 12:30 at multiple locations. In 2018, Twigs served 108,047 free summer lunches from 54 locations!
Twigs Pack-a-Sack – provides weekend sacks of food for children who are at risk of having nothing to eat over the weekend. The children participating in this program are selected by each individual school building’s principal and social worker. No child is marked or identified thereby keeping the child’s identity confidential. This program is currently in (14) school districts.
Mobile Market – a once a month program whereby 10,00012,000 pounds of food are distributed to those in need. First Tuesday of each month - Noon - 2 or until the food is gone. Two locations: 2450 Stratford Lane, Granite City, IL (Line numbers are given out beginning at 8:30am) and Triangle Park on the Rock Rd. (in West Granite) Provided in cooperation with the St. Louis Area Foodbank and is open to all.
Here’s How To Get Involved
Donations Of Time, Money And Talent Are Always Needed! To learn more, to volunteer or to donate, go to: twigsforkids.com or email, twigsforkids@gmail.com. Contact Twigs and F.I.G.S. Founder and Chief Dreamer, Lisa Guilliams, at (618)876-0723. 19