Local Events and Things To Do Opening Day! The Land of Goshen Community Market, 8am-12pm, May 11th 2019, 100 St Louis Street, Edwardsville, IL. Join us downtown Edwardsville as we kick off our 23rd market season beginning Saturday, May 11th. We’ll provide the perfect venue to celebrate mom, you’ll find fresh locally grown produce, live music, and so much more. Opening Day - 2019 Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market, May 11th, 2019, 8am-12pm, 501 Landmarks Blvd, Alton, IL. Shoppers will find a wide selection of locally-grown seasonal fruit and vegetables, including heirloom varieties and organically grown crops. Produce will be available, along with grass-fed beef, pasture-raised poultry, farm fresh eggs, local honey, hot or iced coffee, fresh bread and other baked goods. In addition, fresh cut flowers, potted plants, and a large assortment of hand-crafted artwork such as pottery, stained glass, soap, candles, and woodworking items will be sold. For more info, call (618) 463-1016.
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Rivers and Routes Collaboration Beer Festival, May 11th, 2019 1pm-7pm. Gordon Moore Park, 4501 College Ave, Alton, IL. Great Rivers and Routes Craft Beer Week will kick off with a special event at Gordon Moore Park in Alton. The outdoor event will feature live music, delicious local craft beer, and food. Join The Old Bakery Beer Company, Old Herald Brewery and Distillery, Peel Brewing Company, and Recess Brewing while they serve up a variety of 20+ tasty craft beers in pints and 1/2 pints! Goshen Butcher Shop will serve delicious beer brats, burgers, veggie burgers, and more. Alton Parks and Recreation will have soft drinks available for purchase. Outside alcohol will not be permitted. For more details, visit: http://bit.ly/RiversandRoutesBeer. TFPD Spring BBQ At The Firehouse, May 11th, 2019 11am-6pm, Troy Fire Protection District, 116 W. Clay St. Troy, IL. Come enjoy pork steaks, pulled pork, loaded potato salad and baked beans, plus desserts! Yard Sale and Open-Air Market, May 11th, 2019, 7am-3pm. Old Six Mile Museum, 3276 Maryville Rd, Granite City. 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. For more info call (618) 225-1452.
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) MCS Mad Dash 5K, May 11th, 2019, 7:30-10:30am, Maryville Christian School, 7110 State Route 162, Maryville, IL. Get your running shoes ready for the MCS Mad Dash 5K! This year, all proceeds will go to the Maryville Christian School Mission Fund. The course is a cross-country and pavement combination. Registration ends after May 9th! For registration and more info, go to http://bit.ly/2ZSyYyT. The Story of the Alton Giant & Unknown Facts about U.S. Presidents, Saturday, May 11, 1-2 pm, Caseyville Public Library, 419 S. Second St., Caseyville, IL. Bob Stephens, local historian and author, will share with you the story of Robert Wadlow, known as the Alton Giant, as well as some unknown facts about U.S. Presidents. Check out the photos of Robert Wadlow and have fun with the interactive display where you can compare your shoe size, hand size and arm span to Robert Wadlow's. And don't forget to take a selfie with the life-size display of Mr. Wadlow! The interactive display will be up through May. Game Night Kids Night Out, May 18th, 2019, 6-10pm. Pride of Illinois: Cheer, Gymnastics, Tumbling @ 926 McDonough Lake Rd, Collinsville, IL. With a Mario Kart tournament that’s 6’ tall, pizza, pit time, and inflatables and you’ve got a serious game-winning Date Night babysitter plan for the kids! Ages 5-12. $25 per kiddo includes pizza and a drink. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. www.prideofil.com/events 3
Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) 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. 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. Free event! If there is rain, some activities will be moved indoors. For more info, go to https://cahokiamounds.org/.
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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 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. 5
Restaurant Directory Restaurant Name
Glazy Squares Glazy Squares Honeydip Bake Shop
Huddle Bar & Grill
L.C.'s Pub
Lottie's Café
Mady's
Peel Wood Fired Pizza
Peel Wood Fired Pizza
The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill Time Out Sports Bar & Grill Woody'z Pub & Grill
China King (Edwardsville) China King (Troy)
Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant
Zapata's Mexican Restaurant
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Other Features
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American/Bar & 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 (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 (618) 236-9492, 400 S Illinois St, Carryout/Catering/Daily www.mariachismexfood.com Belleville, IL 62220 Specials/Gaming/ Party Room (618) 288-6300, 2922 N Center Carryout/Catering/Daily Specials/Party www.mariachismexfood.com St, Maryville, IL 62062 Room (618) 476-6223, 717 W Carryout/Order On Line/Catering/Daily Washington St, Millstadt, IL www.mariachismexfood.com Specials/Gaming/Party Room 62260 Lunch Buffet/Carry Out/Catering/Daily (618) 343-1337, 8 Eastport Specials/Party Room/Karaoke Every www.zapatasmexican.com 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 www.zapatasmexican.com 62208 Other Friday
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Business Directory Retail Lonnie's Liquors
2004 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3430
TA
819 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-9931
www.ta-petro.com
Services Chelsey Reed-Hair Designer & Makeup Artist
2400 N Center St Maryville, Illinois
Chiropractic Works 410 Regency Ctr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 410-0882
www.facebook.com/chereedhairstylist
(618) 477-8364
www.chiropracticworkscollinsville.com www.dogwatchofillinois.com
DogWatch
Email: Alan@dogwatchofillinois.com
(618) 692-9131
Mike's Automotive
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
www.mikesautomotive.net
Hotels Best Western- Troy
2020 Formosa Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-9200
www.bestwestern.com
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
6 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 855-8400
www.laquintacollinsville.com
2030 Formosa Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-2222
www.redroof.com
(618) 223-5383
www.wyndhamhotels.com
(618) 505-1189
www.wyndhamhotels.com
Fairfield Inn by Marriott St. LouisCollinsville La Quinta Inn & Suites Collinsville Red Roof Inn
Super 8-Collinsville 2 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234 Super 8-Troy
910 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294
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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! Party in the Park & Craft Beer Night, June 1st, 2019, 7-10pm. Fairmount Park Race Track, 9301 Collinsville Rd, Collinsville, IL. Another Party in the Park has arrived - and it's Coor's Customer Appreciation Night! So, come on down and join us for Saturday Evening Racing, craft beer, great drink specials and live music featuring The Great Escape! For more info, go to http://www.fairmountpark.com. 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!
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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. 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. The 2nd Annual Bacon Classic P-I-G Tournament, June 15th, 2019, The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill, 171 s. Main St. Glen Carbon, IL. The Bacon Classic is a winner-take-all P-I-G tournament. It’s a headto-head, single-elimination event held during Glen Carbon Homecoming that will ultimately crown the Bacon Classic “BIG PIG” Champion. The winner of the tournament will be named the 2019 "BIG PIG" and will get to fill their belly with 20 pounds of bacon donated by Goshen Butcher Shop. Open to ages 10 and up. $25 per person to play. Go to www.thebaconclassic.com for more information and to register to play. 9
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/. 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. Our generous sponsors: Walgreens and Sonic have made it possible for the Parks Department to provide prizes for those participants who catch the biggest fish and the most fish. 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!
4th of July Events Coming Soon!
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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 11
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Mother’s Day Brunch Recipe (Family Features) Plan ahead for your Mother’s Day brunch with this Farmer's Casserole. It packs a hearty combination of meat, cheese, eggs and a hint of spice from jalapenos. You can prepare this recipe the night before and let it chill overnight for a ready-to-serve dish that just needs to be popped in the oven. Find more meal inspiration at Culinary.net.
Farmer’s Casserole Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Cook time: 50-55 minutes Servings: 6 Nonstick cooking spray 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup diced cooked ham, cooked breakfast sausage or Canadian-style bacon 2 green onions, sliced 4 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped Heat oven to 350 F. Coat 2-quart, square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange hash browns evenly in bottom of dish. Sprinkle cheese, ham and green onions over hash browns. In bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt, pepper and jalapenos. Pour egg mixture over hash brown mixture in dish. Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes, or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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At The Metro East Messenger, we love to highlight local small businesses that we think you should know about. In this issue we are featuring Lottie’s Café, 1099 Belt Line Road, Suite D (next to Walmart Neighborhood Market) in Collinsville, IL. This hidden gem in Collinsville has AMAZING fresh made soups, salads, and upscale deli sandwiches and paninis. It’s no wonder they were voted Best Sandwich Shop in the Metro East by the Belleville News Democrat in 2018! They also cater! Lottie's Cafe has an upscale atmosphere, super friendly staff, full bar and the best private video gaming room in Southern Illinois. Be sure to follow their Facebook page for daily specials! Scan here to follow their Facebook page!
DAILY SPECIALS! Monday- $6 Chicken Quesadilla Tuesday- Italian Sub Panini Wednesday- $2 Off Full Salad Thursday-Meatball Sub Friday-$1 Off Deluxe Nachos
Private Gaming Room In The Back!
Voted Best Sandwich Shop in the Metro East-Belleville News Democrat-2018
Lottie’s Café 1099 Belt Line Road, Suite D Collinsville IL (618) 223-8253
Receive 2 Free Punches On Your Lottie’s Café Card (Must Present Coupon)
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