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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Code 3 Spices 2019 Smokin on Main, July 27th-28th, Main Street Collinsville. The City of Collinsville is shutting down Main St. for the 3rd year in a row! Code 3 Spices - www.code3spices.com is hosting its 3rd annual Smokin' on Main BBQ Competition and Festival! Join professional and backyard teams from all around the St Louis area. There will be the top BBQ food and drink vendors from near and far, and great entertainment from local groups! More details to follow! NOTE: We have taken proper steps to make this event even BIGGER and BETTER for all to enjoy. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE COLLINSVILLE FOOD PANTRY & THE U.S. VETERANS FOUNDATION. Collinsville Kids Fishing Derby 2019, July 27th, 9am-1pm. Woodland Park, Pine Lake Road, Collinsville, IL. The Collinsville Fishing Derby provides an opportunity for children to enjoy the outdoor experience of fishing. This is strictly a catch and release event. Lake will be stocked with new fish just prior to start of derby. This is a FREE community event. No fishing license required if 16 years of age or younger. Each age division will have a winner for most fish caught. There will also be a trophy awarded for largest fish of the tournament.
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Troy Family Year of Fun Back-to-School Movie Night, August 2nd, 2019, 6-10pm, Tri-Township Park District, 410 Wickliffe St. Troy, IL. Come out to the Tri-Township Park (Pavilion 10) for the third of four Movie Nights in 2019! We will be showing the classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off at dusk! We will have tons of great entertainment from 6pm to 8pm including bounce houses, face painters, characters, and much more! Free hotdogs/hamburgers, water, chips while supplies last! Vendors will be giving out school supplies to all children(K-8th). Child must be present to get school supplies. Event starts at 6pm. Line will form at 5:30pm. Hosted by Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce. For more info, go to http://bit.ly/2FlUVgT. Archaeology Day, August 3rd, 2019, 10am-4pm, Cahokia Mounds World Heritage Site, 30 Ramey Dr, Collinsville, IL. This is an annual event featuring ancient craft demonstrations, archaeological techniques, artifact processing, tours of excavations, and several hands-on activities. This educational event allows visitors to learn more about archaeology from excavation methods to experimental archaeology. Skilled crafts persons will demonstrate bow and arrow making, flintknapping and tool use, pottery making, primitive skills, stone carving, finger weaving and fiber spinning, and more. Visitors can also try playing the chunkey game or throwing spears with an atlatl spear thrower. This is a free event. St. Louis Food Truck St. LouisianaQ will be here to serve their fine St. Louis/Louisiana fusion foods! For more info, go to https://cahokiamounds.org/. www.metroeastmessenger.com
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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
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Business Directory Gas & Convenience
Circle K
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 6559 IL-162, Maryville, IL 62062 826 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 624-6013
www.circlek.com
(618) 288-7920 (618) 632-2177
1242 Thouvenot Ln, Shiloh, IL 62269
(618) 622-2220
Handee Mart
411 N Main St, Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 344-3667
https://www.facebook.com/hande emartcaseyville/
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
Shell
970 US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269 1011 W US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 622-0630 (618) 632-2787
https://find.shell.com
TA
819 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-9931
www.ta-petro.com
Moto Mart
www.shell.com
Retail & Services 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
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/denisearendell
Kelly's Butcher Shop & Deli
804 South Main St., Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6268
https://www.facebook.com/Kellys ButcherShopDeli/
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
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
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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
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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 Belleville, Laderman Park, 1105 Mascoutah Ave, Belleville, IL Collinsville, 223 W Main St, Collinsville, IL Edwardsville, City Park, 101 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL
Lego Movie 2, 9/13/19 Lego Movie 2, 8/10/19 Small Foot, 8/3/19 Wonder Park, 9/7/19 How to Train Your Dragon 2,
7/27/19 Maryville, Drost Park, 4698 Schiber Ct, Maryville, IL A Dog's Way Home, 8/10/19 Aquaman, 8/23/19
O'Fallon, Community Park Blazier Field, 712-798 How to Train Your Dragon: The Parkview Dr, O'Fallon, IL Hidden World, 10/11/19
Troy, Tri-Township Park, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, 8/2/19 410 Wickliffe St. Troy, IL www.metroeastmessenger.com
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Party In The Park, August 3rd, 2019, 12-10pm. Long Acre Park, 92 Longacre Dr, Fairview Heights, IL. The City of Fairview Heights is having a 50th year celebration with a Party In The Park! There will be a car cruise, music, taco eating contest, variety show, vendors, food trucks, and hot air balloon glow! For times and more info, go to www.cofh.org. Homes Best Friend Adopt-A-Thon, August 3rd, 2019. 10am-1pm. Partners 4 Pets, 9136 Lower Marine Rd, Troy, IL. Join us for the 3rd annual Home's Best Friend Adopt-A-Thon. WIL will be broadcasting live! Pet adoptions 10-Noon with lots of family-friendly activities and a Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors sponsored lunch being served 10-1 all donations to P4P. New this year, the 2nd annual P4P Corn Hole tournament will be held immediately following our event, so stay for the day to watch or play! Corn Hole Registration Noon - 1, tournament 1-3. Bring the kids and pets out for a fun day for a great cause! For more info, go to http://bit.ly/30Rh8f3.
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Chillin’ and Grilllin’ For The Boys In Blue, August 10th-11th, 2019, Marine Park, 300 Block of N. Duncan, Marine, IL. Competition BBQ Sales Begin at 11am on Saturday and 11:30am On Sunday. Bags tournament, cornhole tournament and live music by Shotgun Creek Bank. Kids Q at 4:30 on Saturday. All proceed go to the Marine Police Department. O’Fallon City Fest, August 16th and 17th, 2019. O’Fallon Community Park, 401 E. 5th St. O’Fallon, IL. The City of O'Fallon is hosting a hometown picnic for our community. We want to bring our residents information of who we are, local cuisine, local beverages and a sense of celebration to our hometown. Local food, rides, parade, live bands, car show, triathlon and more! For more info, go to http://bit.ly/2Y0h67F. 4th Annual Balloon Glow, August 17th, 2019 3-10:30pm, Staunton Fireman’s Park, 900-998 Montgomery St, Staunton, IL. Come out and enjoy the 4th annual balloon glow August 17th from 3:00-till? Free activities for the children, LOTS of food and drinks available. Tethered rides will start in the late afternoon, Balloons will glow at dark.
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Joe Glik Dog Park Sophie and I recently checked out the Joe Glik Dog Park and she loved it! The park is located at 710 E Lake Dr, Edwardsville, IL. It’s located in the back NE corner of the 42+ acre park. It features a fenced in leash off area, watering center, benches for owners and nice shade trees, which was especially nice this time of year! Although this dog park is a little on the small side, she met several new friends there and worked out lots of energy playing and socializing with other dogs. This park also has 2,500 feet of (leash on) walking trails as well as two fishing lakes, concrete fishing deck, picnic pavilions, restrooms, playground, sand volleyball courts, and areas for open play. If you’re looking for a great dog park, go check out the Joe Glik Park in Edwardsville. We will definitely be going back!
Joe Glik Dog Park
710 E Lake Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Night at the Races, August 17th, 2019, 6pm. Fairmount Park Racetrack, 9301 Collinsville Rd., Collinsville, IL. Budweiser Guns 'N Hoses presents the First Annual Guns 'N Hoses Night at the Races. Doors open at 6pm, First race begins at 7:30pm. There will be a silent and live action. Fee is $100 per person and includes valet parking, admission, race program, buffet dinner and contest entry. Reservations are required. Go to http://bit.ly/2NHuusD for more info or call Steve Holley at (314)495-0820. The BackStoppers is the sole recipient of the proceeds and not an organizer of the event. 31st Midwest Salute to the Arts, August 23rd-25th, 2019. Moody Park, 525 S Ruby Ln, Fairview Heights, IL. Pledge your allegiance to the arts at this nationally recognized art fair. At the Midwest Salute to the Arts you’ll find 100 remarkable artists competing for prizes and selling their creations, from photography and painting to jewelry and sculpture. Plus, enjoy live entertainment and music throughout the fest. There’s something for everyone to see, hear and do, so come with family and friends for a day dedicated to all things creative. For more times and more info, go to www.midwestsalute.com. World Powerhouse Wrestling Presents: Live Pro Wrestling Gridiron Showdown, August 24th, 2019. Collinsville VFW, 1234 Vandalia St. Collinsville, IL. Doors open at 6pm, bell time 7pm. Come out and help us raise money for the Collinsville Raiders by watching some great pro wrestling action! Tickets are $10. Available at the Collinsville VFW, All Pro T’s and https://wpw.ticketleap.com/. www.metroeastmessenger.com
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Easy Strawberry Shortcake (Family Features) Enjoy your summer with fresh fruit like strawberries in this Easy Strawberry Shortcake recipe. Find more dessert recipes at Culinary.net. Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury. 1 can (5-8) Pillsbury flaky buttermilk biscuits 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup sugar Strawberry Mixture: 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced 1/3 cup sugar
Whipped Cream: 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Heat oven to 375 F. Separate biscuits. Dip tops and sides of biscuits in melted butter. Dip biscuits, covering tops and sides, in sugar. Place sugar-side up on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 1317 minutes, or until golden brown. To make strawberry mixture: In medium bowl, mix strawberries and sugar. Set aside. To make whipped cream: In small bowl, beat whipping cream and sugar until soft peaks form. Add vanilla and beat into mixture. On plate, split biscuits and put dollop of whipped cream mixture on bottom half of biscuit. Add strawberry mixture. Replace biscuit top and dollop with whipping cream.
Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Midwest Wing Fest Car Cruise 2019, August 31st, 2019, 12-4 pm. St. Clair Square, 134 St. Clair Square, Fairview Heights, IL. There will be attendance prizes, dash plaques to the first 150 vehicles and a 50/50. Please no outside food/drinks, pets or loud music. There will be food, drinks and live music at the show. Go to https://midwestwingfest.com/ for more info. Edwardsville Book Festival, September 7th, 9am-4pm. Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville, IL. Save this date for the 1st Annual Edwardsville Book Festival! We are planning a day of fun, including local authors & booksellers, crafts for sale, published author panel discussions, fun activities for kids, musical entertainment, and food & drink. More details will be forthcoming. Hosted by the Edwardsville Public Library, https://www.edwardsvillelibrary.org/. Collinsville Italian Fest, Sept. 20th-21st, 2019. Channel your inner Italian during the two-day Italian Fest on the streets in Uptown Collinsville. Compete against your friends in a Grape Stomp competition, sit back and enjoy an Italian themed parade, put on your running shoes and take part in a 5K Run. And there's more: enjoy a Bocce Ball Tournament, Miss and Mister Italian Fest Pageant, an Italian Film and Exhibit, live music and great Italian food, the festival offers great entertainment for the entire family. Free admission. Free parking. For times and more info, go to www.italianfest.net. www.metroeastmessenger.com
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