WildHeart — 6-8 p.m. today, the National Great Rivers Museum, 2 Lock and Dam way (just off Illinois 143, 2 miles east of the Clark Bridge), East Alton. Award-winning duo of Jan and George Syrigos uses a variety of wacky tunes to capture audiences and educate kids of all ages aabout science. Free.
Butch Wax and the Hollywoods — Friday, the Falls Reception & Conference Center, 300 Admiral Weinel Blvd., Columbia. A dinner concert to benefit the Sister Cities Program of Columbia. $55 per person. Includes dinner, show and all drinks. Advanced tickets required. for reservations and information call 281-3255 or SeeTheFalls.com.
“Requiem” Sing A Long — 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, sanctuary of St. Paul United Church of Christ, 115 W. “B” St., Belleville. Admission free. Seating on first come-first served basis. Gabriel Faure’s “Requiem” was one of the first musial works presented in new York City within a week of the attacks on our nation. Singers should arrive by 2:30 p.m.
Organist Scott Foppiano — 2 p.m. Sunday, Lincoln Theatre, 103 E. Main St., Belleville. Free concert by world-renowned theatre organist Scott Foppiano. for more information contact the St. Louis Theatre Organ Society website sltos.org or call 314-416-0146, e-mail .
Maryville’s Concert — 7:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Fireman’s Park, Large Pavillion, Maryville. Hill Williams Band, a local classic country group, will perform. Parking available around the park, as well as at Mother of Perpetual help Church, just one block east of park. Sponsored by Maryville Parks & Rec Committee. Bring lawn chairs, bug spray and toe tapping shoes. Kettle Corn available will be available for purchase.
“Tunes at Blum” — 7 p.m. Wednesday, Historic Blum House, 414 W. Main St., Collinsville (adjacent to the Library). Free. Featuring Tony Simmons Trio.
Singles Dance — 8-Midnight Saturday, Swansea Improvement Center, 301 Service St., Swansea. $8 admission. Open to the public. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. No one under 21 admitted. Cash bar, snacks, door prizes, 50/50 drawing. Sponsored by Parents Without Partners Belleville Area Chapter 559. call Janet Keiser 234-5937 or Jack Matlock 314-249-6133.
Country Western Dance — 8-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Belleville/Swansea Moose, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. DJ: Carol and Bob Schwartz.
Country Western Dance — 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Hagnauer Town Hall, 2060 Delmar Ave., Granite City. Dancing from 7-9:30 p.m. Music by the Traditions. $4 donation at door. Sponsored by the Granite City AARP Chapter 1340. Refreshments will be served.
St. Joseph Parish Picnic — 4-9 p.m. Friday; 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, St. Joseph parish grounds, Freeburg. Fish fry, 4-9 p.m. Friday; music by Johnny Guitar & Friends, 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. on Saturday, Mass at 4 p.m., chicken dinner 4-7:30 p.m. carryouts available. Quilt bingo, 6 p.m. handmade quits. Brats, hamburgers, fries, refreshments, homemade pies and cakes, kid’s acitivities, basket stand and quilt raffle.
Bonfire Friday — 6-10 p.m. Friday, Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve, 631 Willoughby Lane, Collinsville. $4 per person at door. Live performances from C’est la Vie, Exit 12, Shower Curtain Madness and others. Bonfire with hot dogs and marshmallows for roasting. Snacks and drinks available to purchase at the concession stand.
Shiloh Homecoming — 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, 4-midnight Saturday, Shiloh City Park. Music by George Portz & Friends of Bluegrass with Brenda Cook, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday; fireworks at dusk. Civil War Camp both days. Food, car show, rides, live music. Free.
TrentonFest — Friday-Saturday, Trenton Community Park. Friday: Kids Pedal Tractor Pull at 7 p.m.; music by Hick Town, 8 p.m.-midnight; food and refreshments, 4:30-11 p.m.; volleyball tournament, 6 p.m.; carnival rides, 6-11 p.m.; auction 8:30 p.m. on Saturday: Breakfast served on park grounds 7 a.m.; DARE bike ride, 7-10 a.m.; 5K run 8 a.m.; food stand opens 11 a.m. (lunch only); volleyball tournament 11 a.m.; washer tournament noon; vintage tractor show noon; food stand opens 4:30 p.m. (full menu till 11 p.m.); parade 5:30 p.m.; carnival rides 6-11 p.m.; Gateway 2-Cylinder Club display 7 p.m.; I Dood it 7-Midnight; Firemen’s muster challenge 7 p.m.; Whiskey Dixon 8:30-Midnight; Live auction 10 p.m.
Applefest — Friday-Saturday, St. Mary’s Church, Edwardsville. Fun, food, music, 5K and more.
St. Stephen Fall Festival — 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, St. Stephen Catholic Church, 901 S. Main St. (Illinois 157), Caseyville. Admission free. Music by Doc Holliday Band 7-11 p.m. both evenings. All you can eat chicken dinners served 4-8 p.m. in air-conditioned hall. Cost $9 adults, $4 children. Hamburgers, fish, Mexican food, funnel cakes, beer and soda can be purchased on picnic grounds. Cash/quilt bingo at 6:30 p.m. Washer tournament Saturday afternonon. Mass begins at 4 p.m. Carnival rides, games for all ages.
Edwardsville Movie — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Edwardsville City Park Bandstand. the free movie in the park last Saturday night will be shown.
Back to School Carnival — Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Fairmont City Library Center. To provide school supplies for the underprivileged familes in the community. Features free carnival-style games, bounce house inflatables, popcorn, snow cones and more. Students will play for tickets which can be redeemed for school supplies and prizes. Sponsored by Newsong Fellowship of Edwardsville, Fairmont City Police Athletic Club and Jody White State Farm. Information call Dave Romoser 659-2333 or visit loveourcity.us.
Take Pride in the East side — 1-5 p.m. Sunday, East St. Louis City Hall. Sponsored by the East St.Louis Mayor’s Office, United way of Greater St. Louis, St. Louis Chapter of AmeriCorps Alumni. A 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance to improve public health conditions and build community pride. Event will involve picking up small and large trash items along city streets, assisting senior residents with modest home repairs and beautifying the gounds of schools and places of worship.
TOCO Music Fest — 3 p.m. Friday to 3 p.m. Sunday at Jellystone Park Resort at six Flags, 5300 Fox Creek Road, St. Louis. Camping options range from primitive to deluxe. it features music, camping, art, food, beverage vendors, campsite decorating contest, collective arts project, kids concerts and a party zone with a variety of children’s entertainment including face painting, performances and workshops. Tickets or information: tocofestival.com or call 257-8626.
Queen of Peace Festival — 4 p.m. Saturday, Queen of Peace Parish, 5923 N. Belt West, Belleville. Mass celebrated at 4 p.m. followed by a chicken dinner, live music, barbecue, silent auction, rides, games for children and adults, auilt bingo, beer garden.
Coin show — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, American Legion Hall, 1022 Vandalia Ave. (Rte. 159), Collinsville. Sponsored by Metro East Coin & Currency Club. Free admission. 257-9079 or coinshows.com.
Homestead Harvest Days — 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday; 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday; 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Latzer Homestead, 1464 Old Trenton Road, Highland. Admission: Friday, $3; Saturday-Sunday, $5; three day pass, $8. Parade of Power, Saturday 4 p.m. and Sunday 3:30 p.m. Latzer Homestead Tours available. Stone crushing, threshing, saw mill demos, barn display, windmill, pumper engines, silent auction, craft show, flea market. Kids activities: Pedal tractor pull petting zoo, tub train rides, free pony rides.
American Indian Educational Days — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Interpretive Center, off of Interstates 55/70 (Exit 6) and I-255 (Exit 24), Collinsville. American Indians will demonstrate arts and crafts and talk about their culture. Storyteller, hoop dancer, flute player. No admission fee but suggested donation of $4 for adults, $2 for children and $10 for families. for more information call 346-5160 or visit cahokiamounds.org.
Music Festival — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Lewis and Clark State Historic Site, Hartford. Free. Musical traditions of 200 years ago come to life during the 9th Annual Music Festival. American music performed from 10 a.m.-Noon at nearby Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower.
Poker run — 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Knights of Columbus Hall, Illinois 159, Maryville. Southern Illinois Star Riders host the annual Fall Poker run, approximately 100 miles total mileage. Plaques, 50/50, beer wagon, attendance prizes, cash prizes. Poker run: $5 1st hand; extra hands $1 each. All vehicles welcome. for more information contact Dago, 401-5723. Proceeds benefit Bikers against Child Abuse.
Oakdale Homecoming — Saturday, Ballpark in Oakdale. Parade at 4 p.m. Barbecued pork steak dinners and sandwiches. Kids games, raffle, presentatio of little mr. & miss Oakdale, horse show, kiddie tractor pull, and more. Music by the Worthing10s Bluegrass Band from Sparta.
Fall Fest — 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Tri-Township Park, Troy. Troy citywide garage sale, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bradley R. Smith 2nd annual 5K run, 8 a.m.; baby pageant, 10 a.m.; Troy talent contest, 11 a.m.; Tae Kwon do demonstration from McArther’s Tae Kwon do, noon on the street stage. Music: Steve Brandes, 10a.m.-noon; Elizabeth, noon-2 p.m. Elizabeth will be singing songs spanning the ’40s to the ’80s.
Championship Bull Riding — 7 p.m. Saturday, Monroe County Fairgrounds, Waterloo. Music by Avery Hill Band after bull riding for after-party and autograph signing. Order tickets online WaterlooILOptimist.org or by calling 340-5164.
Walking Tour of Belleville — 10 a.m. Saturday, starting at Forgotten Treasures Antique Shop, 1012 W. Main St., Belleville. Parking, West Main and S. 10th St. Encompasses approximately 16 city blocks and will last about 90 minutes. Cost $10 per person, no one younger than 12 allowed.
“Our GM Be Back Show” — 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Wagner Buick GMC, 3800 W. State Route 15 (at Belleville West Parkway just east of Frank Scott Parkway), Belleville. Special interest GM cars and trucks. No charge to enter. Enter you car or truck for the non-judging show on the show date or just be a spectator. Food and drink provided at no charge.
Cannon Firing — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Fort de Chartres State Historic Site, Prairie du Rocher. Free and open to the public. the Artillery School features re-enactors moving, loading and firing artillery pieces from the 1700s. Volunteers in period clothing will be working tn the site’s Jardin Potager, or French heirloom garden, from 10 a.m. to noon. Visitors are invited to sample the produce. Heirloom recipies available. At 7 p.m. several cannons will be loaded in preparation to fire form the fort’s embrasures (cannon openings) at sundown. Visitors encouraged to bring flashlights and cameras.
Cedarhurst Art & Craft Fair — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Richview Road, Mount Vernon. more than 130 artists’ booths featuring and demonstrating some of the nation’s fest arts and crafts. Admission $5, children 10 and under, free. Convenient shuttle bus service available from Times Square Mall, $3 round trip. Information, 242-1236 or cedarhurst.org.
Art and Wine Festival –11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Carlyle Lake Visitor Center. $3 general admission, ages 10 and up or $10 for admission, a souvenir glass and wine tasting tickets. Artists from all over the area will display their work. the Metro Dance Co. of O’Fallon will present a human art performance on Saturday from 2-3 p.m. Concessionaires will be available with food and drinks and musical entertainment. Band times include: Open Acoustic Jam, noon-2 p.m. Saturday; Lon L. Blues Band, 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Soulard Blues Bank, 1-5 p.m.
Freedom Fest 9/11 — 11 a.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday, Freedom Farm, 6355 Hilgard Memorial Drive, Freeburg. Music Saturday by Friendly Henry’s, Stantana, Cimarron; Sunday by Neon Cadillac and Leaky Canoe. last weekend beach is open. No coolers outside campground. Beer, liquor, ice, food and firewood on site. Vendors. Reservation required for electric sites w/additonal $10 fee. Tickets $10 per person for one day. $15 per person in advance. $20 per person day of event – ncludes both days, camping Saturday niht, swimmng, fishing and event.
Grafton’s Art Fair — 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. SundayThe Grove Memorial Park, corner of Main Street and Market (Illinois 3) in downtown Grafton. Free event. Live music, food vendors, art activities and demonstrations. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. the Principia Solar Car Team; 11 a.m.-noon Shades of Blue Jazz Combo and Blue Legato Show Choir; 12:30-3:30 p.m. Raw Earth and Raw Earth Belly Dancers; 1:30-2 p.m. workshop with Raw Earth Belly Dancers; 4-6 p.m. Kevin Bilchik. on Sunday: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Blu Skies; 1-2:30 p.m. Prana; 3-5 p.m. Typsy Gypsy.
Fall Quilt/Cash Bingo — 10:30 a.m. Sunday, St. James Catholic Church, 405 West Madison, Millstadt. Fried chicken and refreshments available. Bingo begins at 1 p.m. Basket boutique, baked items and 50/50 raffle. S. Doris Grewe, 476-3513.
Memorial Garden Dedication — 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Holiday Shores Volunteer Fire Department, No. 93 Holiday Dam Road, Edwardsville. A ceremony to dedicate their memorial garden located at the fire station to honor the 343 firefighters who were killed during the attack on the World Trade Center on 9/11. the ceremony will include a formal flag raising, moments of silence, ringing of the ceremonial bell. Bag pipe will play select songs, including amazing Grace. Guest speakers.
Schlachtfest/Wurstmarkt — 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Trinity United Church of Christ, 5698 Biddleborn Road, Marissa. Grilled pork sausage, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans, corn, applesause, milk, gravy, apple butter and dessert. Tickets: $10 adults; $5 children 6-12; Free children 5 and under. Carry outs available. Country store, lots of goodies, quilt raffles, games and meat sales. Entertainment: Don Etling, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; the Ainard Brass Band, 1-2 p.m.; George Portz & the Friends of Bluegrass, 2-4 p.m. Bring lawn chairs.
Community Band Festival — Sunday, our Lady of the Snows Shrine Amphitheater, Belleville. Belleville Community Band, directed by Chris Gass; new Horizons Band, directed by Stanley Dhytil; Granite City Community Band, directed by Butch Mestemacher. Schedule of performances: 2 p.m., Belleville Community Band; 3 p.m., new Horizons Band, 4 p.m., Granite City Community Band; 5 p.m., combined Festival Band. Combined band will play “Civil War”, “Amazing Grace,” “Manhattan Beach March,” “American Folk Rhapsody,” “Armed Forces Salute.” Program is free and open to public. Refreshements available. Sponsored by Beelman Trucking.
Hero’s way Angel and Flag Stand — 11 a.m. Sunday, W.P.E.O. Inc., 6105 N. Park Drive, Washington Park. Moment of silence, prayer, dedications, salutes, giveaways.
Elsah like No Other” — through Oct. 15, Village Museum, 25 LaSalle St., Elsah. Photography exhibit. “Pretty in Pink” by Joan Vogel Baker of Moro.
Glen Carbon Heritage Museum — 124 School St., Glen Carbon. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
Yanda Log Cabin — 148 Main St., Glen Carbon. Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of each month.
St. Clair County Historical Society Museum — 701 E. Washington St., Belleville. Also the Kunz House at 602 Fulton St., Belleville. Hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. second Sunday of each month. $2 adults, $1 children 6 to 14, 5 and younger free.
Labor & Industry Museum — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays, or by appointment, 123 N. Church St., Belleville. Permanent and temporary exhibits on the history of Belleville and St. Clair County. Current exhibit centers on the achaeological dig at National City. Admission free. Donations accepted. 222-9430.
Collaboration: Reaping and Sewing — through Oct. 2, Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton. Exhibition featuring the work of Erin Cork, Nina Ganci, Jo Stealey, Laura Strand, Erin Vagneau Dimick and Patricia Vivoc. Center is open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 .m.; Sundays, noon-4 p.m.; closed Mondays.
Books as Art — through Oct. 1, Southwestern Illinois Collgeg, Schmidt Art Center, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. Ceramic tile book pages, sculptural pop-ups and handcrafted poetry tracts.
Barbecue — 3-7 p.m. today, Turkey Hill Grange, Illinois 15 and South Green Mount Road, Belleville. Eat in or carry out. 531-2600.
Aviston Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m., Friday, American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Eat in or carry out. 228-7311.
Cahokia Fish Fry — 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Cahokia Knights of Columbus Hall, Illinois 3 and East Fifth St., Cahokia. Also chicken dinners. Carryouts available. 337-1303.
Collinsville Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus Hall, Illinois 157, Collinsville. Eat in or carry out.
Fairview Heights Fish Fry — 3-8 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 5420 Old Collinsville Road. Walton’s Fish Fry. Carryouts: 632-5222. Homemade desserts. Chicken dinners 3-7 p.m. Wednesday.
Fairview Heights Fish Fry — 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, fat Daddy’s, inside VFW Post 8677, 5325 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights. 235-4112.
Highland Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Eat in or carry out. 654-6367.
Maryville Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m., every Friday, Maryville Knights of Columbus, Maryville. Carryouts available.
Mascoutah Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Friday, Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Dine in or carry out. 566-2288. O’Fallon Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon. Sponsored by KC and Ladies Auxiliary. Eat in or carry out. 632-6229. O’Fallon Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Friday, VFW Post 805, 221 W. first St., O’Fallon. Sponsored by Sgt. Charles A. Fricke VFW Post 805 and Ladies Auxiliary. Homemade pies and grilled fish available. 624-2651.Okawville Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m., every Friday, American Legion Post 233, 205 N. Hanover St., Okawville. Sponsored by American Legion Post. Eat in or carry out. 243-6545.
Renault Fish Fry — 4:30-8 p.m. Friday, our Lady of good Counsel Parish Hall, Renault. Plates and sandwiches, desserts and refreshments. Carryouts available. 457-7710.
Shiloh Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Friday, 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Sponsored by Eagles No. 545. Eat in or carryout. 624-5412.
Smithton Fish Fry — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 4-9 p.m. Friday, 4-9 p.m. Saturday; 3-8 p.m. Sunday, Opie’s Fish Stand, Smithton. Carryouts available. 234-6400.
Summerfield Fish Fry — 5:30-8 p.m. every Friday, Summerfield Lions Club, 100 E. Park St., Summerfield. Carry-outs available. 934-3841. Club rentals, call Pam Watts, 334-3177 or e-mail .
Swansea Fish Stand — 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 301 Service Street, Swansea. Cod, walleye, shrimp and more. 222-7171.
St. Mary’s Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, St. Mary’s, 1706 West Main, Belleville. Sponsored by the Parish.
Hawaiian Luau Dinner — 4-8 p.m. Friday, Bluff Grange, 8567 Highway 163, Millstadt. $7 all you can eat. Grass skirt optional. 314-974-3078.
New Douglas Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Saturday, new Douglas Township Park. Catfish, buffalo, whiting and chicken tenders. Sandwiches and dinners available. Beer, soda and water. Entertainment provided by D.J. HaVok. All proceeds to benfit new Douglas Volunteer Fire Department.
St. Jerome Chicken Dinner — Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, St. Jerome Catholic Church, 507 S. Main St., Troy. Buffet style chicken dinner. Carryouts available.
All you Can Eat Breakfast — 8-11:30 a.m. Sunday, new Baden American Legion, 105 E. Illinois St., new Baden. Featuring fresh Behrmann’s sausage. $7 Adults, reduced prices for kids. Sponsored by the new Baden American Legion.
Cribbage — 6:30 p.m. today, Knights of Columbus Club, 1 Columbus Plaza, Collinsville. Nine games, nine opponents. Sponsored by Len Wahlig Cribbage Club. Phil, 288-7910 or Sandy, 636-295-2670.
Euchre Tournament — 7 p.m. Friday, Smithton Senior Center. everyone welcome.
Alton Farmer’s & Artisan’s Market — 8 a.m.-noon, Saturdays through mid-October, parking lot corner of Henry Street and Landmarks Boulevard. Live music.Fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, honey, bread, baked goods, hand-crafted artwork. 463-1016.
Coulterville Farmer’s Market — 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays, City Park, Coulterville. through October.
Highland Farmers Market — 4-8 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 6, on the Square, Highland. Live music. Fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, plants, flowrs and cheese.
Mascoutah Farmers Market — 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Silver Creek Mills, 808 S. Jefferson St., Mascoutah. Fresh vegetables, herbs, potted plants, meat, baked goods, jams/jellies, farm fresh eggs and more. Live music and a coffee bar. Local and organic vegetables and grass fed meats.
Old Town Market — 7:30-noon, Saturday, Corner of West Main and 1st Street, Belleville. Fresh vegetables and fruits, jelly, local honey and fine artisan crafts. Senior Farmers Market coupons distributed 8-11:30 a.m., 60 plus years and photo ID. Free kids cooking class, 9:30-10:30 a.m.Swansea Farmers Market — 2-6 p.m. today, Swansea Rural King parking lot, rain or shine. come browse, customers appreciated, vendors welcomed. Featuring crafts, plants, produce, crops are coming in, peaches.
Willoughby Heritage Farm — 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Willoughby Heritage Farm, 631 Willoughby Lane, Collinsville. Homemade and home grown items. Vendors welcome. call 346-7529 or CollinsvilleRec.com.
Book Sale — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday,Tri Township Library, 209 S. Main, Troy. 667-2133.
Troy City-Wide Garage Sale — 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. over 150 participants. 667-8769. and also a Fall Fest on Saturday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Tri-Township Park. Visit the retail and information booths, watch the live entertainment and have a great lunch.
Mothers & more Kids 2 Kids Resale — 8 a.m.-Noon Saturday, Whiteside Elementary School, 2028 Lebanon Ave., Belleville. Admisstion $1 until 11 a.m. half off sale starting at 11 a.m., all red “x” items half price. Great deals on children’s clothing, toys for all ages, baby gear, maternity clothes, costumes, sports equipment and more.
Rummage Sale — 8 a.m. Saturday, first United Presbyterian Church Rummage Sale, 1303 Royal Heights Road, Belleville.
Indoor Yard and Bake Sale — 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Swansea Improvement Woman’s Auxiliary, 301 Service Drive, Swansea. Proceeds to benefit Swansea Food Pantry. To reserve a table ($10) with 5 can goods or $15 without. Contact the bartender for a sign-up sheet and information. 277-6331.
O’Fallon Rummage Sale — 7 a.m.-noon Saturday, O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, plus household items will be available for the sale.
Recycled Kids Sale — 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, ; 9 a.m.-noon Sunday (1/2 price sale), Belle Clair Fairgrounds, 200 S. Belt East, Belleville. No admission fee to shop. for more information visit recyclekidssale.com.
“The Marvelous Wonderettes” — 8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, North side Park Outdoor Stage, 100 N. Main St., Breese. Clinton County Showcase. Tickets $10 adults, $9 students, seniors, active military. Classic songs “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” and more. To reserve tickets call 526-2866 or e-mail .
“Bidding you a Fond “I Do” — 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Friday, Edwardsville Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville. honest, affectionate, optimistic and ultimately hilarious look at 21st century love and marriage. Reserved seats $15. Available at wildeytheatre.com or in person, by phone at Parks & Recreation Department, Edwardsville’s City Hall, 2nd floor, 692-7538 and at the ticket booth one hour prior to show time.
“The Guys” — 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Waterloo High School Auditorium. Donations will be collected at the door and all proceeds will be given to the local chapter of the Backstoppers. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are being taken for invited area first Responders, their families and elected officials. All others are general seating. “The Guys” relates Anne Nelson’s real-life experiences helping a new York City fire captain put words to his memories of the firemen he lost in the collapse of the Twin Towers. Information visit masctheatre.org or call 939-7469.
Trap League — 6 p.m. today, Highland Pistol and Rifle Club, east of intersection Bellm and Iberg roads, Highland. Practice and 5-stand.
Trap League — 7 p.m. today, Edwardsville Gun Club, Edwardsville. 656-2875 or edwardsvillegunclub.org.
Trap Shooting — 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, 1535 N. County Road, Mascoutah. Sponsored by Mascoutah Sportsmen’s Club.
3-D Bow Shoot — 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Road, Belleville, Free biscuits and gravy and bean soup.
