Metro East Calendar of Event Nov. 8 – Nov. 14

Communities throughout the region will be observing Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11. (Photo courtesy of city of O’Fallon)

NOV.  9

Flu Shots for Seniors
Thursday, noon-1 p.m.
Senior Services Plus, 2603 N. Rodgers Ave., Alton
Free with insurance; $25 without insurance

Granite City Walgreens is providing flu shots to seniors. For more information, call (618) 465-3298.

Meet NAO the Robot
Thursday, 4-5 p.m.
Collinsville Memorial Library Center, 408 W. Main St.
Free

Staff from the Illinois State Library will demonstrate NAO’s capabilities. This event is made possible by the Sparks! Ignition grant. For more information, call (618) 344-1112.

Winter Pinterest Party
Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Roxana Public Library, 200 N. Central Ave.
$10

Make a wooden snowman family from supplies provided by the library. Intended for ages 16 and older. Event offered on Tuesday, Nov.  14 also. Register by calling (618) 254-6713.

Prepare Young Adult Mug Meals
Thursday, 6-7 p.m.
Wood River Public Library, 326 E. Ferguson Ave.
Free

Youth in 6th through 12th grades will prepare pizza and cake using mugs and a microwave. For more information, call (618) 254-4832.

NOV.  10

Chicken & Beer Dance
Friday, 7-11:55 p.m.
Collinsville VFW, 1234 Vandalia St.
$25

Support athletes and vets with a chicken dinner and dance. For more information, call (618) 789-1801.

Craft Fair in Edwardsville
Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Immanuel United Methodist Church, 800 N. Main St.
Free

Offerings include blessing baskets, holiday crafts, ornaments, decor and gifts. For more information, call (618) 656-4648.

School’s Out DIY for Teens
Friday, 2-3 p.m.
O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza
Free.

Youth aged 12-18 make thermochromic slime. For more information, call (618) 632-3783

Elsie Parker and the Poor People of Paris
Friday, 8-10 p.m.
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton
$15

“The Days of Wine and Piaf” looks at Paris in days gone by. For more information, call (618) 462-5222.

Big Mike Aguirre & the Blu City All Stars
Friday, 7 p.m.
Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville
$9-$14

Music of the Mississippi River, St. Louis Blues, Memphis Soul, and New Orleans Funk. For more information, call (618) 307-1750.

Bullets in the Bathtub Dinner Theater
Friday, 6:30-10 p.m.
Pere Marquette Lodge, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton
$45

Mystery dinner theater set in the Prohibition days of Chicago. For more information or tickets, call (618) 786-1331.

Rogue Theatre: A Night of Ionesco
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
1320 Milton Rd., Alton
$15

Two one-act plays by Eugene Ionesco presented at the new venue. For more information, call (636) 328-5120.

NOV.  10-11

Alton Middle School Theater: Godspell 2012
Friday & Saturday, 7-9:30 p.m.
2200 College Ave.
$8; $6 for students

The Alton Middle School Theater Group presents Godspell as its fall production. For more information, call (618) 406-4802.

NOV.  11

Veterans Day Ceremony in Belleville
Saturday, 11 a.m.
Public Square

Event honors all veterans or all U.S. wars. For more information, call (618) 233-6518, ext. 1245.

Veterans’ Day Parade in O’Fallon
Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
O’Fallon Community Park Pool
Free

Veterans, Scouts, and others will parade. For more information, call (636) 240-1818.

Collinsville Veterans Day Parade
Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Starts at Woodland Park, Pine Lake Rd.
Free

Parade ends at American Legion Post 365 with ceremonies following in the Pine Room. For more information, call (618) 345-2508.

Brewery, Bottle & Jar Show
Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, 200 S. Belt, Belleville
$2

Over 230 tables of collectibles dealing with beer and brewing. For more information, call (618) 233-0052.

Toast of Marissa
Saturday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Main Street, Marissa
Free

Wine tasting event featuring 5 Southern Illinois wineries. For more information, call (866) 326-4256.

Spay and Neuter Clinic
Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SNIP Alliance, 17 Junction Dr., Glen Carbon
$30 dogs; $20 cats

Madison County residents on food stamps or social security disability and low-income Illinois residents can have their pets neutered at low cost. Rabies vaccine required for all animals ($10 extra). For an appointment, call (618) 550-7647.

Meet Children’s Author at the Library
Saturday, 1-2 p.m.
Community Room, O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza
Free

Children 5 and older will meet Catherine Roseberry, the author of “There’s a Monkey in the Bathroom.” For more information, call (618) 632-3783.

Off-Road Orchard 5K Benefits Hospice
Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
Mills Apple Farm, 11477 Pocahontas Rd., Marine
$40

Bumpy run through the orchards. Proceeds benefit Hospice of Southern Illinois. For more information, call (618) 235-1703.

O’Fallon Writing Group
Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza
Free

Adults who want to write are invited to come learn and share. For more information, call (618) 632-3783.

Fall Quilt and Art Show
Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friedens United Church of Christ, 207 E. Center St., Troy
$2

Event includes quilts, art work, crafts, holiday markets, vendors, and free coffee and cookies. For more information, call (618) 667-6535.

Boogie Woogie Piano
Saturday, 7-10 p.m.
National Blues Museum, 615 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO
$25

Three internationally known pianists and an 8-person rhythm section perform music of the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s. For more information, call (314) 925-0016.

NOV.  11-12

Edwardsville Band Booster Craft Fair
Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Edwardsville High School 6161 Center Grove Rd.
Free admission

Over 250 booths featuring quality handcrafted items. For more information, call (618) 655-6097.

NOV.  12

George Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass Perform
Sunday, 7-9 p.m.
Columbia Legion Hall, 375 E. Locust
Free

The group plays bluegrass music combined with traditional Irish and Louisiana Cajun music. The Thunder and Lighting Cloggers will also perform. For more information, call (618) 660-5790.

Willoughby Farms Tortured Soles Trail Running Kick-off
Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
631 Willoughby Lane, Collinsville
$25 for the series

Trail running for the whole family with instruction and prizes. For more information, call (618)346-7529.

Fall Leaf Luminary Jar Craft
Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St.
Free

Adults will complete a project from materials supplied by the library. To register, call (618) 344-1112.

Pianist Steve Vanhauwaert Performs
Sunday, 3-5 p.m.
Hatheway Cultural Center, Lewis & Clark Community College,
5800 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey
$30

Belgium native intersperses his playing of classical music with tales and anecdotes. For more information, call (618) 468-4222.

Lebanon Craft and Vendor Show with Quarter Auction
Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lebanon High School, 200 W. Schuetz St.
Free admission

Event benefits the Lebanon Band Boosters. For more information, call (618) 741-5107.

Auto Swap Meet
Sunday, 6 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, 200 S. Belt, Belleville
$4

Auto parts and accessories to buy and sell. For more information, call (618) 233-0052.

NOV.  13

Better Choice, Better Health: Diabetes
Monday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Alton Memorial Hospital, 1 Memorial Dr.

Learn how and when to eat, avoid complications, and get support for you and your family. To register, call (800) 392-0936.

NOV.  14

What’s Up Downtown
Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m.
300 Alby St., Alton
Free

Alton Main Street presents updates on the renovation of the Old Post Office and downtown Alton. For more information, call (618) 463-1016.

Winter Pinterest Party
Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Roxana Public Library, 200 N. Central Ave.
$10

Make a wooden snowman family from supplies provided by the library. Intended for ages 16 and older. Register by calling (618) 254-6713.

Kids Roll and Read
Tuesday, 9-9:30 a.m.
633 N. Wood River Ave., Wood River
Free

Children 5 and younger will read stories and perform simple tumbling exercises. For more information, call (618) 254-4832.

 

–Metro East Calendar of Event Nov. 8 – Nov. 14–