The Metro East Messenger 5.6.22 Issue by The Metro East Messenger

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Upcoming Local Events Live Music Every Weekend at The Cabin at Judy Creek, 3730 S. State Rte. 157, Glen Carbon. 5/6: Midlife Duo, 5/7: Mike Sonderegger, 5/13: Strange Buffalo, 5/14: Aaron Wilkerson Acoustics, 5/15: Danny Kalaher Acoustic, 5/20: Lanny & Julie, 5/22: Jeremy Drake, 6/3: Little Known Fact, 6/12 Scott and Mechelle. Follow their Facebook page for more updates! School of Rock The Musical, May 12-15th, at SIUE Dunham Hall Theater. School of Rock is a rock musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes. Based on the 2003 film of the same name, written by Mike White, the musical follows Dewey Finn, an out-of-work rock singer and guitarist who pretends to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. Presented by Curtains Up Theater Company. Tickets can be purchased at schoolofrocktickets.com or curtainsuptheater.com (Do Not Contact SIUE Box Office).

Sunset on Cancer 5K/1K Family Walk/Run, May 13th, 6pm, Drost Park, Maryville. Sponsored by 3 Little Birds 4 Life. Join us in putting the "Sunset on Cancer" at our inaugural family friendly 5K/1K run/walk. This event will be held in the evening, to make sure we provide a safe environment for survivors, patients, family, and friends who have sensitivity to the sun. To register, go to sunsetoncancer.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx.

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Upcoming Local Events Art On The Square, May 13-15th, Downtown Belleville. Art on the Square is a nationally-ranked, juried fine art show featuring the original work of over 100 accomplished artists from around the world, fantastic musical and stage performance as well as delicious local food and drink. For more info, go to artonthesquare.com. Founders' Day, May 14th, 8am-12pm, Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station. Celebrate O'Fallon, Illinois, and its history through the first annual Founders' Day event! 168 years ago, almost to the day, a parcel auction was held very near the current O'Fallon Station. The town lots auctioned helped create our current downtown O'Fallon. In honor of that, we are recreating the auction and selling O'Fallon experiences, proceeds to benefit the O'Fallon Historical Society. Additional activities include horse and trolley rides, a championship pie bake off contest and historic kids' games like hoop and stick and sack races. St Jacob UCC Strawberry Fest, May 15th, 11am-4pm, St. Jacob Township Park. Strawberry desserts, grilled brats, hotdogs, and pork burgers. Homemade German potato salad and baked beans. Get your lunch/food at church 207 W Main St. Then eat at the park with live entertainment, crafts, and rides/jump houses. Lots of good food and family fun. Stand with Ukraine, Benefit Concert, May 18th, 6pm, Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St, Lebanon. Join McKendree University's Center for Faith & Spirituality & the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) for a starstudded evening to support Ukraine. Please consider a donation of $25.00 or more per person to attend this all-star concert. 100% of your donation will go directly for Ukraine Relief through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Master of Ceremony: Mr. Tim Ezell, Host of The Thread. For tickets, go to mckendree.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx. www.metroeastmessenger.com

May is here and farmer’s markets are finally coming back in full swing! Here’s everything you need to know to support our community farmer’s markets this summer.

The Land of Goshen Community Market When: Saturdays, from 8am -12pm, May 7th - Oct. 15th , rain or shine. Where: 100 St. Louis Street, Edwardsville Info: Since 1997, The Land of Goshen Community Market has been bringing fresh produce, locally raised meat, fresh eggs, baked goods, hand made crafts and art from local artisans to the Metro East. Besides shopping, there’s also live music, yoga and demonstrations from local artisans. Also, be sure to check out Market Sprouts, an interactive and educational program for kids where they’ll learn to how to grow food and while doing fun, hands on activities. For more info and list of events, visit goshenmarket.org.

Maryville Farmers Market When: Thursdays, from 5pm-7pm, May 12th - Sept. 8th Where: Fireman's Park, 300 N. Donk, Maryville. Info: The Maryville Farmers Market began in 2018. It has a great selection of locally grown and raised produce and meats, as well as baked goods, local honey, fresh flowers, hand made goods, live music and food trucks. Starting this year, they will be alternating some of the markets with the Old Herald Square at 115 E. Clay Street in Collinsville beginning June 23rd. (See their full schedule to the right) Sometimes they will close for inclement weather, so be sure to follow their Facebook page for updates, Facebook.com/MaryvilleILFarmersMarket www.metroeastmessenger.com

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market When: Saturdays, May 7 - Oct. 15, from 8am -12pm, rain or shine. Where: Located on the corner of Landmarks Blvd and Henry St. in downtown Alton. Info: The Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Market offers a variety of handcrafted items, produce, locally raised meat, plants cheese eggs, local honey and baked goods. Live music, artist demonstrations and other activities are scheduled each week. (See activity schedule to the right) To receive reminders for what produce is in season as well as upcoming entertainment and activities , go to www.facebook.com/AltonFarmersMarket

Eastgate Plaza Farmers Market When: Tuesdays, 3pm- 7pm, April 19th- Oct. 25th. Where: 625 Eastgate Shopping Center, East Alton Info: The Eastgate Plaza Famers Market is a brand new market this year. It happens in the parking lot of the Eastgate Plaza in East Alton. Along with the usual fresh produce, this market also sells BBQ sauces, local honey, fresh flowers, pies, cheesecake, baked bread, pork rinds, buffalo meat and handcrafted goods. For more info and updates, follow the Eastgate Plaza Facebook page, www.facebook.com/EGatePlaza.

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Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station When: Saturdays, 8am -12pm, May 14- Oct. 15, rain or shine. Where: 212 E. 1st Street, O’Fallon, in the Downtown District

Info: Spending the morning at Vine Street Market is great way to start the weekend! Being one of the largest farmers markets in the Metro East, it has everything you could ask for including over 60 vendors with local food and art, live music, and food trucks. New this is year is their children’s program called POP Club, yoga classes , and their Founder’s Day Event happening on opening day, May 14th. For a full list of events and vendor updates, follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/vinestreetmarketofallon/.

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Upcoming Local Events Music in the Park, every Thursday, May 19th-Aug. 11th, 7-8pm, Bethalto Central Park. The concerts are free and are held at the band stand in Central Park. Bench seating is available and lawn chairs are encouraged. Concessions can be purchased for $1. For schedule of music events, go to www.facebook.com/BethaltoSpirit. Village of Marine Garage Sales, May 20th & 21st, 7am-3pm. Brought to you by the Troy/Maryville/St.Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce. To register your yard sale and/or see the interactive map of yard sales throughout the town, go to https://www.troymaryvillecoc.com/. Village of Hamel Community Yard Sale, May 21st, 8am-2pm. For more info, visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/villageofhamel. City of Troy Garage Sale & Craft Fair, May 21st, 7am-3pm, at Tri- Township Park, Troy. Free and open to the public. Crafters, antiques, and yard sale booths. Brought to you by the Troy/Maryville/St.Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce. For more info, contact Marissa@tritownshippark.org. Spring Craft Fair, May 21st, 9am-4pm, at the grounds of Anderson Hospital, Maryville. Over 40 crafters, food, raffle, kettle corn. Benefitting Anderson Hospital Auxiliary. Kids Fishing Clinic, May 21st, 12-3pm, 12027 Sportsman Rd, Highland. Sponsored by Highland Moose Lodge 2479. Hotdogs, chips, and drinks are provided. What to Bring: Fishing poles, chairs, and willingness to have some FUN!! Cost: free. Open to all ages. For more information contact Sherry (618) 420-6185.

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Upcoming Local Events City of Troy Garage Sale & Craft Fair, May 21st, 7am-3pm, at Tri- Township Park, Troy. Free and open to the public. Crafters, antiques, and yard sale booths. Brought to you by the Troy/Maryville/St.Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce. For more info, contact Marissa@tritownshippark.org. Spring Craft Fair, May 21st, 9am-4pm, at the grounds of Anderson Hospital, Maryville. Over 40 crafters, food, raffle, kettle corn. Benefitting Anderson Hospital Auxiliary. Kids Fishing Clinic, May 21st, 12-3pm, 12027 Sportsman Rd, Highland. Sponsored by Highland Moose Lodge 2479. From 12 to 1pm we will be having 3 different Fishing Stations. Learn how to: tie on hooks, bait hooks and cast. Then from 1 to 3pm there will be open fishing! Hotdogs, chips, and drinks are provided. What to Bring: Fishing poles, chairs, and willingness to have some FUN!! Cost: free. Open to all ages. For more information contact Sherry (618) 420-6185. Memorial Day Parade, May 29th, 1pm, Troy. Parade will begin at Rt. 162 Uptown at City Hall, then march to the memorial park. For more info, contact Brett at (618) 610-3121. Memorial Day Fireworks Celebration, May 29th, 2-10pm, Collinsville Aqua Park. Celebrate the beginning of summer with live music, children's activities, vendors, and food. Everyone is invited to Eastport Plaza to enjoy! Food trucks will be on site to allow the purchasing of food and drinks. No outside coolers will be allowed. Live music will begin at 4:00 pm. The fireworks show will follow the National Anthem at 9:15pm. Details will be updated as the event nears. The Collinsville Aqua Park will be open to the public until 5:00 pm.

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Upcoming Local Events Memorial Day Parade, May 29th, 1pm, Troy. Parade will begin at Rt. 162 Uptown at City Hall, then march to the memorial park. For more info, contact Brett at (618) 610-3121. Memorial Day Fireworks Celebration, May 29th, 2-10pm, Collinsville Aqua Park. Celebrate the beginning of summer with live music, children's activities, vendors, and food. Everyone is invited to Eastport Plaza to enjoy! Food trucks will be on site to allow the purchasing of food and drinks. No outside coolers will be allowed. Live music will begin at 4:00 pm. The fireworks show will follow the National Anthem at 9:15pm. Details will be updated as the event nears. The Collinsville Aqua Park will be open to the public until 5:00 pm. Memorial Day Parade, May 30th, 10am-11am, Belleville. Parade starts at north 3rd Street. International Horseradish Festival, June 3rd & 4th, 11am-10pm, W. Main St, Collinsville. Come to Collinsville, Illinois to be a part of the fest devoted to all things horseradish. Where else can you learn how to prepare your own horseradish, join in any of the classic Horseradish Festival Contests, visit the Craft Village, or just sample the food and listen to the Live music? Admission, musical entertainment, and parking are free. For more event info, go to internationalhorseradishfestival.com. Belleville Shriners’ Parade, June 3rd. Parade Route North 3rd Street to West A Street to South 6th Street to West Washington Street to South 3rd Street to Main Street - moving East to Forest Avenue. Lebanon City Wide Yard Sales, June 4th, 7am-1pm. Sponsored by the Lebanon Woman’s Club. Proceeds stay in the Lebanon community. www.metroeastmessenger.com

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Upcoming Local Events Edwardsville Bonifest, June 4th, 8:30am-10:30pm. The annual Bonifest takes place at St. Boniface Parish in Edwardsville at the intersection of Vandalia and Buchanan streets. The event begins with the Run for Bonifest 5K and 3K at 8:30am and rolls into a full day of carnival rides, live music, food, vendors, raffles, a beer tent, and more!

Movie in the Park- Sing 2, June 4th, Drost Park, Maryville. Free movie & Bobby’s Frozen Custard! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Movie begins at dusk. Hosted by the Maryville Parks and Recreation. Back on the Farm, June 5th, 1-4pm, Granite City Township Hall. Hosted by the Granite City Seniors Social Club. Doors open at Noon. Enjoy a catered meal, comedy show, 50/50, prizes, raffle, and vendors. Performance and dancing with instruction to follow. Everyone is welcome! Members $13, nonmembers $15. For tickets, call Diana (618)444-6771 or stop by the Granite City Senior Club, bingos, or township office. Schweizerfest 2022, June 10th-12th, 1115 Broadway, Downtown Highland. Parade, rides, food, live entertainment, bags and washer tournament, 5k, and lots of FUN! For more info, go to www.facebook.com/HighlandJaycees. Edwardsville Route 66 Festival, June 11th, 10am-11:30pm, Edwardsville City Park. Edwardsville 24th Annual Route 66 Festival on June 11th for all to enjoy. Between the food, drinks, music, shopping, and family zone, you will not want to miss it! Mark your calendars! Glen Carbon Homecoming, June 17th & 18th, South Main St, in front of Miner Park and the Glen Carbon Centennial Library. Begins Friday at 5pm. 5k/1k run and parade Saturday morning. Other activities include climbing wall for kids, vendors, rides, games food and refreshments. Live music Friday ad Saturday night at 7pm. www.metroeastmessenger.com

Brunch Fruit Tart Crust: 4 cups granola mixture ½ cup butter, softened 4 ½ tablespoons honey nonstick cooking spray Toppings: strawberries, sliced blueberries kiwis, sliced

Filling: 2 ¼ cups vanilla Greek yogurt 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 package gelatin

To make crust: Preheat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, combine granola, butter and honey. Grease 11-inch tart pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line bottom of tart pan with parchment paper. Press granola mixture into tart pan. Place tart pan on baking sheet and bake 10 minutes. Cool completely. To make filling: Using mixer, combine yogurt, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract and gelatin until whipped completely. Pour yogurt mixture into tart crust. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Top with strawberries, blueberries, kiwis or any fresh fruit you have on hand. For more brunch recipes, visit Culinary.net. Recipe adapted from homemadeinterest.com

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