Sparta Home Show and Craft Fair will be held this weekend at World Shooting & Recreational Complex, Sparta.

JAN. 25

Ditch and Switch/Detox Your Home
Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Foundry Cafe and Market, 220 W. Saint Louis St., Lebanon
Free

Lynda is back with simple solutions that will rid your household of dangerous chemicals in common household products. For more information, call (618) 537-4492.

Gateway Bridal Show
Thursday, 5-9 p.m.
Gateway Center, 1 Gateway Dr., Collinsville
$7; free for engaged couples

Vendors supplying everything needed for a wedding will be on hand. For more information, call (800) 289-2388.

East Alton Rotary Club
Thursday, noon-1 p.m.
Julia’s Banquet Center, 101 Eastgate Shopping Center, East Alton

Program host is Nathan Grimm. Rotary memberships are open to all in the business community. For more information, call (618) 401-5530.

Rules of the Road Class Offered
Thursday, 1-3 p.m.
Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main St., Edwardsville
Free

A review class is being offered. For more information, call (618) 656-0300.

Adult Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta
Thursday, 6-8 p.m.
Eckert’s Country Store, 951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville
$17.50

Cooks will create salsa, and chicken fajitas with Mexican cream. For more information, call (618) 233-0513.

JAN.  26

Vegetarian Luncheon Cooking Class
Friday, noon-1 p.m.
Eckert’s Country Store, 951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville
$9

The menu will include Quinoa with Roasted Butternut Squash, and Balsamic-Roasted Vegetables. For more information, call (618) 233-0513.

Drum Circle with Claudia Elliott
Friday, 6-7:30 p.m.
A Holistic Approach, 88 S. Main St., Glen Carbon
Free, donations appreciated

Drum Circle provides an opportunity for the “synchronicity” of rhythm, sound, and vibration to connect with your inner spirit at a deeper level while also connecting with other like-minded people. For more information, call (314) 761-8010.

Glo Bingo Benefits Maternity Home
Friday, 7-10 p.m.
Knights of Columbus, 7132 Marine Rd., Edwardsville
$25

Adults 18 and older will compete for prizes. The Fontabella Maternity Home of O’Fallon, IL will benefit. For more information, call (618) 656-4985.

JAN.  26-27

High School Play: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
High School Kennel, 12760 Troxler Ave., Highland
$11-$12

Play based on Neil Sedaka songs of the 1960s. For more information, call (618) 780-4444.

JAN.  26-28

Sparta Home Show and Craft Fair
Fri. 5-7 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
World Shooting & Recreational Complex, 1 Main Event Lane, Sparta
Free

Event sponsored by the Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call (618) 295-2700.

JAN.  27

Space Movie Marathon
Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St.
Free

The movie ‘Interstellar’ will be shown at 9 a.m., ‘The Martian’ at noon, and ‘Gravity’ at 3 p.m. For more information, call (618) 344-1112.

Dads/Sons See Bald Eagles Live
Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon
Faith Fellowship Kids Outdoor Zone, 4719 Seminary Rd., Alton
$5

Youths 8-18 and their adult companions meet at the Alton Visitor Center for a shuttle bus tour to see the eagles. The shuttle will go to Male Island, Heron Pond, Ellis Island and the Audubon Center, after which it will go to Faith Fellowship for a free lunch. Reserve your spot by visiting https://www.facebook.com/humbledhunters/.

Cardio Party
Saturday, 8-11 a.m.
E. Belleville YMCA, 2627 Carlyle Ave, Belleville
Free

Group exercise classes to increase heart health. For more information, call (618) 236-9983.

Pizza Making Workshop for Kids
Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 N. Broadway, Alton
$20

Youths aged 7-12 will learn the art and science of pizza making. For more information, call (618) 562-5222.

Author Signing: Martin McConnell
Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
Barnes & Noble, 6510 N. Illinois St., Fairview Hgts.
Free

McConnell has completed the retelling of his Viral Trilogy and will be on hand for book signings. For more information, call (618) 624-4361.

Auditions for ‘Almost Maine’
Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
Looking Glass Playhouse, 301 W. St. Louis St, Lebanon
Free

For more information, call (618) 304-5157 or email anneecker62@gmail.com.

Celebrating Community with Restore Decor
Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
The Wildey Theater, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville
$50

Event includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks, music and the opportunity to purchase Restore Decor furniture pieces created especially for the event. For more information, email restoredecoredwardsville@gmail.com.

Happy Trails Music and Arts Gathering
Saturday, all day
Mineral Springs Mall, 301 E. Broadway, Alton
$5, donations appreciated

Nine musical groups will provide music all day. There will be locally handmade goods and wares available. The event benefits Oasis Women’s Center in Alton. For more information, call (618) 465-3200.

JAN.  28

Cahokia Lecture: ‘Bound for the Western Waters’
Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Interpretive Center Auditorium, Cahokia Mounds, 30 Ramey Dr., Collinsville
Free

Mark Wagner, Director of the Center for Archaeological Investigations, will discuss the history and archaeology of Fort Kaskaskia. For more information, call (618) 346-5160.

Movie ‘Dunkirk’ Shown at The Hett
Sunday, 3-9 p.m.
Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon
$5

Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire and France are surrounded by the German Army, and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II. (PG-13). For more information, call (618) 537-6863.

JAN.  29

College Generation Meeting
Monday, 6-8 p.m.
Fairmont City Library Center, 4444 Collinsville Rd.
Free

A support group for 1st generation college bound or college students who need assistance with navigating the college patch, career choices, mentors, networking, and jobs. For more information, call (618) 482-3966.

Point in Time Count
Monday, 6-11 p.m.
Madison County Partnership to End Homelessness, 130 Hillsboro Ave., Edwardsville
Free

The Point in Time Count is intended to provide a snapshot of a community’s homeless population. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/EndHomelessnessIL/.

JAN. 31

Peter Rabbit Party at the Library
Wednesday, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St.
Free

Register children to celebrate the new movie with games, crafts, story time, prizes and raffles. To register, call (618) 344-1112.

–Metro East Calendar of Events Jan. 25 – Jan. 31–