Belle-Clair County Fairgrounds will host the Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market this weekend. (Photo courtesy of enjoyillinois.com)

JAN. 18

Drink for a Cause Night
Thursday, 4-9 p.m.
The Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton
Free admission

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will receive 25% of the beer sales. For more information, call (618) 463-1470.

JAN. 19

Partners for Pets Spaghetti Dinner
Friday, 4-8 p.m.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 112 N. Border St., Troy
Free admission

Partners 4 Pets matches rescued pets with new owners. For more information, call (618) 540-7387.

Shiloh Family Movie Night
Friday, 6-9 p.m.
Shiloh Church, 210 S. Main St.
Free

The movie being shown is “The Little Mermaid.” Free pizza, popcorn and soda. Bring a snack to share. For more information, call (618) 632-6913.

Poetry Night in O’Fallon
Friday, 6-8 p.m.
Ogbah’s African Market, 110 W. State St.
$5, $3 for performers

Poets and writers are invited to share their words as artists share their works. For more information, call (618) 641-3176.

JAN.  19-28

Restaurant Week
Begins Friday
Great Rivers area
Free admission

The Meeting of the Great Rivers Annual Alton Restaurant Week kicks off Jan. 19 and runs through Jan. 28. Twenty locally owned and operated restaurants in Alton, Godfrey, Grafton and Bethalto will showcase the best of the best. Participating restaurants and menus are listed at VisitAlton.com/alton-restaurant-week.

JAN.  20

Cub Scout Eagle Day
Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon
National Great Rivers Museum, 2 Lock and Dam Way, East Alton
$5

Scouts can meet a live bald eagle, learn about their unique adaptations, and discover the story of their journey back from the brink of extinction. Participants will also view an eagle nest and tour the Melvin Price Locks and Dam. Cubs and other scouts register by calling (618) 462-6979.

ACS Gateway Spring Home Show
Saturday
DSLR Camera Program at O’Fallon Library
Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
120 Civic Plaza
Free

Bring your digital SLR camera for a workshop on its attributes and capabilities presented by Rod Deutschmann. Register by visiting https://ofpl.info/events/me-and-my-good-camera.

Eagle Shuttle Tours
Saturday, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, and 1:30
Alton Visitor Center, 200 Piasa Street
$5

Take a 45-minute shuttle to spots along the Mississippi River to try to spot some eagles.For more information, call (800) 258-6645.

Herb Study Group
Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
McCully Heritage Project, Crawford Creek Rd., Kampsville
Donations appreciated

The meeting is open to anyone wanting to learn more about herbs from ID to harvest and use. For more information, call (618) 653-4687.

Mouse Races in Collinsville
Saturday, 6-9:30 p.m.
Collinsville VFW, 1234 Vandalia St.
$20

Bet on your mouse to win in an event that benefits local civic and non-profit organizations. For more information, call (618) 344-2884.

Birds of Winter Raptor Saturdays
Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Audubon Center at Riverlands, 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO
Free

TreeHouse Wildlife Center will be at the Center with a rehabilitated raptor for a close-up look. For more information, call (636) 899-0090.

Disney Vacation 101
Saturday, 10-11 a.m.
Columbia Public Library, 106 N. Metter Ave.
Free

Learn the tricks and tools to organize a perfect Disney vacation. For more information, call (618) 281-4237.

JAN.  20-21

ACS Gateway Spring Home Show
Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville
$12

Wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment, For more information, visit http://www.gatewayhomeshow.com.

Belleville Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market
Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Belle-Clair County Fairgrounds, 200 S. Belt East
Free

Both old and new merchandise from hundreds of dealers. For more information, call (618) 233-0052.

JAN.  21

St. Paul Concert Series
Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m.
St. Paul UCC, 200 N. Main, Waterloo
Free

Vocalists Mark Parker and Shannon O’Heron will perform. For more information, call (618) 939-7123.

Financial Peace University
Sunday, 3-5 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church, 520 E. US Highway 50, O’Fallon
First session is free

Learn Dave Ramsey’s method for getting out of debt. For more information, call (618) 632-5562.

Moscow Festival Ballet: Don Quixote
Sunday, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Hettenhausen Center, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon
$26; $10 student/child

Leading dancers from across Russia, forged under Bolshoi Ballet veteran Sergei Radchecko’s direction, perform a new production of the timeless tale of chivalrous ideals. For tickets call (618) 537-6863.

Granite City APA Taco & Bake Sale
Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Amvets, 1711 Kennedy Dr., Madison
Free admission

Tacos and baked goods for sale to profit pet shelter. For more information, call (618) 931-7030.

Improv Workshop for the Novice
Sunday, 2-5 p.m.
Rogue Theatre, 1320 Milton Rd., Alton
$50

Learn the basics of improv and be ready to try your hand at the craft. Limited to those 18 and older. For more information, call (636) 328-5120.

Learn to Bullet Journal
Sunday, 2-3 p.m.
Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St.
Free

Short lesson in the art of journaling. For more information, call (618) 344-1112.

JAN.  22

Simple Scarf Knitting Class
Monday, 5:30-7 p.m.
Wood River Public Library, 326 E. Ferguson Ave.
Free

Bring a set of #10 knitting needles and learn to knit. For more information, email laurel@woodriverlibrary.org.

JAN.  23

USAF Band of Mid-America Recital
Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church, 520 E. US Highway 50, O’Fallon
Free

A dessert reception will follow the concert. For more information, For more information, call (618) 632-5562.

$2 Movie at the Wildey
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville
$2

The movie ‘Dirty Harry’ will be shown. For more information, call (618) 307-1750

JAN.  24

Paralegal Services Available for Seniors (60+)
Wednesday, 1-3 p.m.
Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main St., Edwardsville
Free

Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation will offer their services to create a power of attorney or an updated will. To make an appointment, call (618) 656-0300.

–Metro East Calendar of Events Jan. 18 – Jan. 24–