Local Events and Things To Do 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 310:30pm, Staunton Fireman’s Park, 900-998 Montgomery St, Staunton, IL. 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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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 benefit for Backstoppers. Doors open at 6pm, first race begins at 7:30pm. Silent and live action, $100/person. Includes valet parking, admission, race program, buffet dinner and contest entry. Reservations are required. Go to http://bit.ly/2NHuusD 8
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Eat, Drink, Play… And Watch The Fight! August 17th
334 Saint Louis Rd Collinsville, IL (618) 344-9875 We Have Video Gaming!
Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) 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. C3's Back to School Bash, August 24th, 2019, 10am-2pm. Collinsville Aqua Park, 10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, IL. Collinsville Community Collaboration's Back to School Bash located at the Collinsville Aqua Park. A family expo event to check out local business vendors, giveaways, municipal touch-a-truck, clubs from Collinsville District 10 and great eats. Will be a perfect day to hit the Aqua Park! For more info, go to www.c3collinsville.com. 3
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Local Farmers Markets Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market
Sat. 8am-12pm and Wed. 47pm. At the corner of Landmarks Blvd. and Henry St, Alton, IL.
Land of Goshen Sat., 8am-12pm. 100 St Louis Community Market Street, Edwardsville, IL. Thurs., 4-7pm. Fireman's Park, 300 N Donk Ave, Maryville, IL. (And once a Maryville Farmers month in Collinsville. See Market schedule: https://maryvilleilfarmersmar ket.org/) Vine Street Market at Sat., 8am-12pm. 212 East 1st O'Fallon Station St, O'Fallon, IL. Belleville's Old Town Sat., 7:30am-12pm. 1st Block Farmers Market of South Charles, Belleville, IL
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Cornerstone Farms Festival and Fundraiser, Sept. 7th, 2019. 5-8pm. Cornerstone Farms, 1711 St. Route 4, Saint Jacob, IL. Enjoy a free evening of pony rides, cornhole tourney, volleyball, fishing, soccer, and live music. Food trucks, door prizes, and a silent auction will also be on site. Come take a closer look at all that Cornerstone is doing these days and join the cause! Questions or a desire to support the event? Call us at 618-980-8300 or visit us at cstonefarms.com. Any charitable contributions are tax-deductible and support our ongoing work creating a safe haven for the marginalized, including children with special needs and refugees. Touch-A-Truck, Sept. 7th, 2019, 10am-1pm. O’Fallon Community Park, 401 E. 5th St. O’Fallon, IL. Toucha-Truck is a free public event. Various types of trucks, vehicles, and machines will be on site for children to touch, climb on, and ask questions about! The trucks will be in a supervised environment with accompanying personnel to teach kids about the equipment and how these vehicles help us and our community. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the event such as Chick-Fil-A and Roy-el Catering. Please register for this free event for preparation purposes at http://bit.ly/2M413Qa. www.metroeastmessenger.com
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Restaurant Directory Restaurant Name
Address
Denny's
1) 522 Ramada Blvd, Collinsville, IL, (618) 345-8995 2) 737 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL, (618) 622-0471
Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill
215 Harvard Drive, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 650-9109
Glazy Squares
1) 443 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 692-5242 2) 410 Beltline Rd, Collinsville, IL, (618) 344-0200
Huddle Bar & Grill
1101 Caseyville Road, Suite J, Caseyville, IL, (618) 855-8555
Jilly's Cupcake Bar
222 E Park St, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 307-9545
L.C.'s Pub
605 N. Main Street, Caseyville, IL, (618) 855-9007
Lottie's Café
1099 Belt Line Road, Suite D, Collinsville, IL, (618) 223-8253
Carryout/Patio/Happy Hour/Daily Specials/Gaming/Karaoke Every Other Friday Carryout/Catering/Daily Specials/Gaming/Occasional Live Music
Mady's
623 Edwardsville Road, Troy, IL, (618) 505-7188
Bar/Casino
McDill's Irish Pub
334 Saint Louis Rd, Collinsville, IL,(618) 344-9875
Peel Wood Fired Pizza
Other Features American/Bar & Grill Open 24 Hours
Website
www.dennys.com
Cajun Comfort Food/Fresh Seafood/Daily www.gulfshoresrestaurantan Specials/Weekly Live Music (see website for dgrill.com dates and times) Dine In/Pastries/Coffee
www.facebook.com/GlazySq uaresdonuts/
Carryout/Catering/Patio/Happy Hour/Daily www.huddlebarandgrill.com Specials/Gaming/Occasional Live Music Award Winning Cupcakes/Ice Cream/Custom Cakes/Wedding Cakes/Online Ordering Available
www.jillysedwardsville.com
www.facebook.com/LCs-Pub www.facebook.com/LottiesCafe Mady's Facebook Page
Daily Food Specials/Dine in or Carry https://www.facebook.com/ Out/Pool Table/Gaming/UFC Fight Viewing McDills
1) 921 S. Arbor Vitae, Edwardsville, IL, Order (618) 659-856 Online/Carryout/Patio/Brewery/Seasonal 2) 1104 S. Cherry St., O'Fallon, IL, (618)726-2244 Specials
www.peelpizza.com
The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill
171 S. Main St. Glen Carbon, IL, (618) 288-2141
Patio/Carryout/Happy Hour/Daily Specials/Occasional Live Music
https://www.facebook.com/ WoodenNickelGlenCarbon/
Time Out Sports Bar & Grill
111 W Market St, Troy, IL, (618) 667-2221
Carryout/Daily Specials/Happy Hour/Gaming/Occasional Live Music
Woody'z Pub & Grill
100 S. Long Street, Caseyville, IL, (618) 344-3218
Carryout/Daily Specials/Happy Hour/Gaming/Occasional Live Music
China King (Edwardsville)
1063 S State Rt. 157, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 692-1888
Dine in/Carry Out/Order Online/Delivery
www.edwardsvillechinaking. com
China King (Troy)
535 Troy Ave #537, Troy, IL, (618) 667-8886
Dine in/Carry Out
See Menu
www.timeoutsportsbargrill.c om https://www.facebook.com/ Woodyz-Pub-Grill1471695363047851/
Asian
Mexican
Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant
1) 400 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL, (618) 236-9492 2) 2922 N Center St, Maryville, IL, (618) 288-6300 3) 717 W Washington St, Millstadt, IL, (618) 4766223
Carryout/Order Online/Catering/Daily Specials/Gaming/Party Room
www.mariachismexfood.com
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 Specials/Party Room/Karaoke Every Other Friday
www.zapatasmexican.com
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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
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 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
Wonder Park, 9/7/19
Maryville, Drost Park, 46A Dog's Way Home, 8/10/19 98 Schiber Ct, Maryville, IL Aquaman, 8/23/19
O'Fallon, Community Park Blazier Field, 712-798 How to Train Your Dragon: Parkview Dr, O'Fallon, IL
The Hidden World, 10/11/19
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) MEHS Woofstock 2019 presented by Carol House Furniture, Sept. 7th, 2019, 11am-3pm. Triangle H Farm, 2082 S. Moreland Rd. Edwardsville, IL. Join us for a family friendly festival featuring live music entertainment from Spillie Nelson! Help MEHS continue the lifesaving work we do in the community and have fun doing it! Proceeds benefit the homeless animals MEHS saves. Friendly dogs are not only welcome but are encouraged! Come enjoy the dog park presented by Kennelwood Pet Resorts, biergarten with Recess Brewing beer bus, kids crafts & pony rides, high energy doggie demos, food trucks including Indian Sunshine Cuisine, Kona Ice of St. Louis Metro Area and Freddy's Food Truck, VIP packages and exhibitor area with local craft vendors and more! For tickets, go to http://bit.ly/31poNSq. Annual September Fiesta, Sept. 7th, 2019, 2-11:55pm. Mexican Honorary Commission, 1801 Spruce St. Granite City, IL. Join us for the Annual September Fiesta! Local vendors, children’s games, authentic Mexican food, authentic Mexican dance program, music by Los Patrones 7:30pm. For more info, go to http://bit.ly/2M3r6qB. Fishing Derby, Sept. 13th, 2019, 5:45-7pm. South Pond at O’Fallon Family Sports Park, Come out to the O’Fallon Family Sports Park for a fun evening of fishing! Fishing poles and bait will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Meet at the South Pond to participate in the derby. Please register for this event at http://bit.ly/31vyvTl. This event is FREE to the public! Ages 6 and up are welcome!
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) 9-11 Memorial Hospital 5K Run/Walk, Sept. 8th, 2019. 9:11am-12pm. Downtown Belleville, 101 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL. This 5K Run/Walk honors those who died in the foreign attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. All proceeds benefit the maintenance of the Sept. 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois located at 1125 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2M6yt0b. 2nd Annual FBMaryville Car Show, Sept. 14th, 2019, 9am-3pm. First Baptist Church Maryville, 7110 St. Rt. 162, Maryville, IL. Join us for a family-friendly car show with live music, bounce houses, face painting and food! Event is free for spectators! If you want to enter a car in the show, registration is day of the event. In case of rain the car show will be held on Saturday, 9/28. All money collected through registration and donations will go to Maryville Outreach Center. Maryville Outreach Center helps meet people's needs through the Food Pantry, Grandma's Attic, and Residents' Assistance Program (RAP). For more info, go to https://fbmaryville.org/maryville-outreach-center. 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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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) 39th Annual Belleville Oktoberfest, Sept. 20th, 2019, 11am-10pm. Enjoy 3 stages of live entertainment, authentic German cuisine, a children’s area for the youngsters to enjoy, complete with rides, shaved ice, cotton candy and so much more! There is also the annual wiener dog race & costume contest held on Saturday of the event! You can also partake in our cornhole tournament, enjoy the classic car show, plus enjoy the countless German beer options available throughout the weekend. For more info, go to www.bellevilleoktoberfest.com. 5th Annual Hot Air Balloons Over Marine, September 27th and 28th, 2019, 320 N Vernon St, Marine, IL. Vendors, food, and the kid’s area with the theme Wizard of Oz. Arm bands available for $10.00. Balloons launch approximately 6-630 and glow approximately 8 pm. THE GUSTO playing from 7-11! Saturday the event opens at 10 AM: Chase and Marshall coming during the safety awareness with arch helicopter and fire department and police department! Kids area opening with theme Wizard of Oz wristbands will be available for $10. Hot air balloon launch approximately 6-630 pm with the glow approximately 8 pm. Hunter Sharp will play from 3 to 7 PM, AGENT 99 from 7-11. For more info, go to http://bit.ly/2LMGve2. Edwardsville Art Fair, September 27th-29th, 2019. City Park, 101 S. Buchanan, Edwardsville, IL. Featuring the original works of approximately 100 accomplished artists and scrumptious local food and drink, Edwardsville Art Fair is a three-day opportunity for the family see art, make art, and buy art! For times and more info, go to http://bit.ly/2XXCgCO.
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Bento Box Lunch (Family Features) If your child is adventurous when it comes to flavors, combine a turkey sandwich roll, quinoa salad, broccoli salad and cinnamon apples in the full-flavored bento box lunch.
Ingredients: Sandwich Roll: • 4 slices Simply Nature Knock Your Sprouts Off Sprouted Low Sodium 7 Grain Bread • 4 slices Lunch Mate Never Any! Turkey • 1 teaspoon Burman's Yellow Mustard • 1/2 avocado, sliced • 1 mini cucumber, cut into 1/4 x 3-inch sticks
Broccoli Salad: • 1 large head broccoli, chopped • 1/4 cup Southern Grove Sliced Almonds • 1/4 cup Southern Grove Dried Cranberries • 1/4 teaspoon Fusia Soy Sauce • 1/2 cup Friendly Farms Vanilla Nonfat Greek Yogurt • Stonemill Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Quinoa Salad: • 1 cup Simply Nature Organic Quinoa, cooked • 1/4 cup Southern Grove Sliced Almonds • 2 mandarin oranges, peeled and separated • 1/4 cup Southern Grove Dried Cranberries • 2 bunches green onions, sliced • 1 teaspoon Carlini Pure Olive Oil • Stonemill Iodized Salt, to taste • Stonemill Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Cinnamon Apples: • 1 granny smith apple, sliced • 1 teaspoon lemon juice • 1/4 teaspoon Stonemill Ground Cinnamon
"Bento Box" Lunch Directions: For the Sandwich Roll: Trim crusts from bread. Using a rolling pin, roll out slices to a 1/8-inch thickness. Top with turkey, mustard, avocado and cucumber. Roll into a cylinder. Wrap with plastic wrap and cut in half. For the Quinoa Salad: In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, season to taste with salt and pepper. For the Broccoli Salad: In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Season to taste with pepper. For the Cinnamon Apples: Toss apples with lemon juice and cinnamon. Place in a plastic baggie and wrap tightly. Serve all components together for a healthy lunch. Recipe Courtesy of Chef Alyssa, ALDI Test Kitchen. For more great recipes from Aldi’s, go to http://bit.ly/2YMF2Lq.
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