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Join the Edwardsville Public Library at noon for their Movie Matinee. Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy drinks and popcorn provided by the library.
Call the library or visit their website to see what’s on display.
Here’s what’s happening most in our neighborhood:
Thursday, September 15
Preschool story time
10 – 10:30 a.m. at the Edwardsville Public Library. Age 3-5 years. If you’re ready for a story, clap your hands. The library will share fun stories and songs each week, and don’t forget: bubbles.
Movie matinee
Noon at the Edwardsville Public Library. Bring a brown bag lunch and drinks and popcorn will be provided. Call the library or go to their website for movie titles.
Chicken dinner every Thursday
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dinner or Out at the Edwardsville American Legion Post 199, 58 South State Rt. 157, Edwardsville. Two or four pieces of chicken and vegetables, mashed potatoes and gravy and a biscuit. 618-656-9774
NAMI meeting
From 19 to 20:30 via Zoom. National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwestern Illinois (NAMI SWI) family support meetings are also available in person. To receive the link for a Zoom meeting or the address for an in-person meeting, please contact Pat Rudloff, silverlining6@charter.net.
Friday September 16
Fish fry every Friday
11am-8pm Dine-in or Carryout at the Edwardsville American Legion Post 199, 58 South State Rt. 157, Edwardsville. Two pieces of cod or a catfish fillet and sides. 618-656-9774
Fried Fish
4:30-8pm at Edwardsville Moose, 7371 Marine Road, Edwardsville. Dine in and takeout options. 618-656-5051
Knights of Columbus Fried fish
4:30-7:00pm at The Knights of Columbus on Rt. 143, 7132 Marine Road, Edwardsville. To call in orders the phone number is 656-4985. Hand or inside seats are available. The menu consists of cod, catfish, shrimp and a variety of side dishes. There is also a children’s menu.
Saturday, September 17
Goshen Land Community Market
8 am – noon at 100 St. Louis St., Edwardsville. Shop for fresh produce, baked goods and crafts from local artisans. For more information, visit goshenmarket.org.
Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market
8 am – noon at the corner of Landmarks Boulevard and Henry Street, Alton. Live entertainment, artist demonstrations and other special activities are organized every week. Visit the Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market Facebook page for updates.
4th Annual Edwardsville Book Festival
9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Edwardsville Public Library in City Park. Join this day of family fun, featuring regional authors, new and used book sales, children’s activities, live entertainment, crafts, and food and drink. Don’t miss this great day.
Woofstock 2022
11am – 3pm at 2082 South Moreland Road, Edwardsville. The Metro East Humane Society’s Woofstock 2022 features a special performance by Mike Sonderegger along with a dog park, food and beer, kids’ zone, craft vendors, dog demonstrations, adoptable dogs and pony rides. Admission is $30 for a family pass or $10 per person. Visit mehs.org for tickets.
Sausage dinner
3 to 7 p.m. 2520 Poplar Street, Highland. The United Evangelical Church of Christ is having a drive-thru sausage sizzle. Dinners include a pound of sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and apple pie.
Rocking for Recovery
4 to 10 p.m. Bethalto Central Park, 213 North Prairie Street, Bethalto. Amare’s annual music festival presented by Bickle Electric Contracting Co. will help raise awareness and celebrate people and families who are recovering from substance use and have been affected by it. The event is free to the public and is a family-friendly affair with Woodson BBQ and The Sweet Side food trucks, bounce houses provided by Gateway Bounce, face painting booths, resources and organization, vendor booths and live music. Bickle Electric VIP tickets can be purchased for $10 on the event’s Eventbrite page.
Sunday, September 18
Chicken dinner
11am – 3pm at Edwardsville Moose Lodge at 7371 Marine Road, Rt. 143. Dinners are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. Dinner includes all-you-can-eat chicken, as well as mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green beans, salad, tea and coffee. Also available for ½ chicken and sides. 656-5056.
Monday, September 19
Monday repair
9:30am to 11am and 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Edwardsville Public Library. Bring what you would like fixed during the times listed so Alana can discuss the repair with you. Monetary donations are always welcome and optional; pay them if you can.
Meeting of Circle 218 Daughters of Isabella O’Reilly
6:30pm at The Hall, 7132 Marine Road. Those interested in more information on joining can contact daughtersofisabella218@gmail.com.
Bingo every Monday
7pm at Edwardsville American Legion Post 199, 58 South State Rt. 157, Edwardsville. Includes 21 games including Racehorse, Bonanza, Ed’s Lucky Number, Lightning Round and $500 Cover All. Food and drinks are available.
Free Demonstration Chair Stretching and Strengthening Class
17:30 – 18:15 in the RP Lumber Center Community Room. A session of six prepaid classes will begin on September 26. The class is designed to be done mostly sitting with minimal or no standing. The class will focus on strength and flexibility training for better balance. Instruction by Jeanne Carter. To try the class for free, register so a chair can be waiting for you. Email Jeanne Carter at dragonflydance8@gmail.com to register or call or text 618-980-9095 with questions.
Tuesday, September 20
Pasta dinner every Tuesday
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dinner or Out at the Edwardsville American Legion Post 199, 58 South State Rt. Edwardsville. Pasta of the week accompanied by salad. 618-656-9774
Cribbage Club
6pm at the American Legion at 1022 Vandalia Street, Collinsville. Beginners welcome, attend free. Contact Phil (618) 288-7910 or Susan at (618) 978-1664 for more information.
Southern Illinois PAL
From 19 to 20:30 via Zoom. The Southern Illinois Parents of Addicted Loved Ones group meets weekly to provide hope through education and support. For parents and loved ones over 18 who have someone in their life struggling with or recovering from substance use. PAL respects anonymity and is free. Please contact Craig at 618-567-6095 for the Zoom meeting link or for questions. You can find more information at www.palgroup.org.
Wednesday September 21
Pokemon TCG open game
5 – 7:30 pm at the Edwardsville Public Library. Connect with other Pokémon TCG players during the new twice-monthly Open Library Game. This open field will be a welcoming space for coaches to learn, practice and fight for bragging rights.
Woodlawn Cemetery Association meeting
6:30pm at Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel. Everyone is invited to attend.
Thursday, September 22
Radiation Warfare: Secret Activities of the Cold War
6pm at the Edwardsville Public Library. Presented by SIUE sociology professor Lisa Martino-Taylor, PhD. Until recently, little was known about Cold War military experiments on civilian populations in North America. Come learn more about these top-priority covert experiments. Registration is encouraged.
Chicken dinner every Thursday
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dinner or Out at the Edwardsville American Legion Post 199, 58 South State Rt. 157, Edwardsville. Two or four pieces of chicken and vegetables, mashed potatoes and gravy and a biscuit. 618-656-9774
NAMI meeting
From 19 to 20:30 via Zoom. National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwestern Illinois (NAMI SWI) family support meetings are also available in person. To receive the link for a Zoom meeting or the address for an in-person meeting, please contact Pat Rudloff, silverlining6@charter.net.
Friday, September 23
Fish fry every Friday
11am-8pm Dine-in or Carryout at the Edwardsville American Legion Post 199, 58 South State Rt. 157, Edwardsville. Two pieces of cod or a catfish fillet and sides. 618-656-9774
Fried Fish
4:30-8pm at Edwardsville Moose, 7371 Marine Road, Edwardsville. Dine in and takeout options. 618-656-5051
Saturday, September 24
Yoga Chair
10 a.m. at the Edwardsville Public Library. Registered yoga teacher Julie Hamilton will lead the class using modifications of many common yoga poses. Perfect for seniors and others with disabilities or challenges such as chronic illness, pain or stiffness. Yoga mats are not included, but you can bring your own for extra chair stability.
Coloring for adults
1pm at the Edwardsville Public Library. Join us for a relaxing and fun afternoon coloring session. The library will provide crayons and coloring books for adults along with refreshments.
Monday, September 26
Bingo every Monday
7pm at Edwardsville American Legion Post 199, 58 South State Rt. 157, Edwardsville. Includes 21 games including Racehorse, Bonanza, Ed’s Lucky Number, Lightning Round and $500 Cover All. Food and drinks are available.
Tuesday, September 27
Pasta dinner every Tuesday
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dinner or Out at the Edwardsville American Legion Post 199, 58 South State Rt. Edwardsville. Pasta of the week accompanied by salad. 618-656-9774
Cribbage Club
6pm at the American Legion at 1022 Vandalia Street, Collinsville. Beginners welcome, attend free. Contact Phil (618) 288-7910 or Susan at (618) 978-1664 for more information.
Southern Illinois PAL
From 19 to 20:30 via Zoom. The Southern Illinois Parents of Addicted Loved Ones group meets weekly to provide hope through education and support. For parents and loved ones over 18 who have someone in their life struggling with or recovering from substance use. PAL respects anonymity and is free. Please contact Craig at 618-567-6095 for the Zoom meeting link or for questions. You can find more information at www.palgroup.org.
Wednesday, September 28
Red Cross blood collection
1-6 pm at St. John’s United Methodist Church at 7372 Marine Road, Edwardsville. To register, go to redcrossblood.org and search for the date and location of the drive or contact Michelle Babb at michellebabb@thenewstjohns.com or 618-656-1853.
Ongoing events
Al-Anon
For information call 618-463-2429. For more information, visit SIAFG.org and District-18.org.
