Easter festivities, fish fries top the list of happenings in southwest IL this weekend
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Easter Events
▪ Breakfast with the Easter Bunny — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 1. Klucker Hall, 14 Park Drive, Shiloh. Continental breakfast, donuts, pastries, coffee, juice and milk. Pictures with the Easter Bunny, free crafts for the kids. Cost: $5 - adults 16 and older, children - non-perishable items. RSVP by Friday, March 31, by calling 618-632-1022 x119. Proceeds benefit the community school’s food pantry.
▪ Southwestern Illinois College Granite City Campus Easter Egg Hunt — 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1. Southwestern Illinois College Granite City Campus, 4950 Maryville Road, Granite City. Includes multiple games, inflatables, petting zoo, prizes, refreshments and a visit from the Easter Bunny. There are more than 8,000 eggs this year. Free and open to the public. Rain or shine. facebook.com/GCSD9.net
▪ New Shining Light Easter Giveaway — 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1. 740 Broadway St., Venice. New Shining Light Outreach Ministry will give away more than 400 dozen eggs, large bags of potato chips and chocolate candy to families while supplies last. No ID needed, no paperwork to fill out. 618-530-2347 or 618-558-6143.
▪ Annual Easter Egg Hunt — 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1. On the Square, Downtown Highland. Hunt for eggs filled by participating businesses and organizations. Sponsored by Lisa Sauer State Farm. In case of rain, watch Facebook announcements.
Events
▪ Beverly Farm Hiring Event — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 30. Beverly Farm, 6301 Humbert Road, Godfrey. Looking for a rewarding career? Are you interested in helping others? Beverly Farm is one of the largest centers for independent living in the U.S. and one of the largest employers in the metro-east. Current job openings include direct support persons, shift supervisors, qualified intellectual disabilities professionals, nurses. Interviews on the spot. Bring a valid state ID and résumé. View additional job opening at beverlyfarm.org/careers. 618-466-0367.
▪ Lewis & Clark Community College’s 18th annual Student Art Exhibition Opening — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 31. Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey. Opening reception 4-6 p.m. Exhibit runs through April 30. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. lc.edu/art-student
▪ 32nd annual Metro East Postcard Show & Sale — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 31 (early bird at 9 a.m.) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Community Center, 909 S. Main St., Caseyville. Early bird entry fee $20. Regular admission $5 for both days. Thousands of picture postcards: states, topics, foreign, sports, travel, autos, aviation, Native Americans, ships, stereo views, holidays, artists, military and more. 619-508-3299 or thepapergallery@mac.com.
▪ Gateway Outdoor Expo — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 31, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Tower Grove Park, Northeast Quadrant, 4257 Northeast Drive, St. Louis. Free public expo showcasing the latest outdoor products, services and resources, plus interactive attractions and demos. Family-friendly event. gatewayoutdoorexpo.com
▪ Watershed Nature Center Frog Walks — 7-9 p.m. Fridays, March 31, April 7, 21 & 28. The Watershed Nature Center, 1591 Tower Ave., Edwardsville. Learn about frogs. Catch frogs. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. For ages 7 and older. Cost: $5 per person, includes a ribbeting presentation, use of rubber boots and dip nets, an hour-long hop through the marsh to identify and catch frogs and toads. Space is limited. Purchase tickets online at https://bit.ly/3lNEP8e.
▪ Lewis & Clark Community College Scholarship Fundraiser Kick Off — 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 1. Germania Brew Haus, 5775 Godfrey Road, Suite F, Godfrey. Customers will be able to round their purchases to the nearest dollar to benefit the scholarship. The goal is to raise $500. The event will feature an appearance by L&C’s mascot, Blazer the Newfie, and staff from College Radio’s Best WLCA 89.9-FM. Those who come by during the event can even score some free L&C swag. To donate visit the Alton or Godfrey Germania Brew Haus locations, make a purchase and round up, or just drop off a donation.
▪ 5th annual Youth Entrepreneur Summit — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Mason Clark Middle School, 5510 State St., East St. Louis. For youth ages 21 and under in St. Clair and Madison counties looking for an opportunity to become a successful entrepreneur. Experience a day of fun, education and exposure. Keynote speaker: Arriel Bivens-Biggs, “The Mom Boss” and CEO of Young Biz Kids. Free to attend. To register: https://bit.ly/3ltVbmB
▪ Kellsie’s Hope annual Bellegaritaville Pub Crawl - Back to the ‘80s — 6 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Downtown Belleville. Charity Pub Crawl benefitting Kellsie’s Hope Foundation giving hope to children with cancer. Includes crawl T-shirt and free drink ticket. VIP Pre-Party includes two extra hours of food and drink, two drink tickets, appetizers during event, plus everything included in the pub crawl. Ten select Downtown Belleville venues participating. https://bit.ly/3Je9J1o
▪ April Fools Swap Meet — 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2. GCS Credit Union Ballpark - Gateway Grizzlies, 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd., Sauget. This event offers automotive do-it-yourselfers and antique enthusiasts one-stop shopping for everything from hard-to-find parts and services to complete running vehicles and everything in between. Admission: $1 per person.
▪ Collinsville ‘Show Me the Money’ Coin Show — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2. American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia (Route 159), Collinsville. The show offers a wide variety of U.S. and World coins, paper money, tokens, medals, books and collecting supplies. Free hourly door prizes, free attendance, free parking, free appraisals of coins, currency, medals, tokens, gold, silver and jewelry. Show Me Big Raffle that includes Gold and Silver coins. Open to the public. Full-service BBQ meals are available through the American Legion. MetroEastCoinCurrencyClub.com
▪ Cahokia High School Scholarship Fundraiser — 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 2. Layla’s Roadhouse, 440 Falling Springs Road, Cahokia. The event is a “Meat Wheel Fundraiser” with many chances and raffles to win prizes and cash. The Chamber Scholarship Fund supports deserving graduates of Cahokia High School and is supported by many businesses and nonprofits from the area. Several scholarships are awarded each year based on the recommendations of faculty and staff at the school. Food and drink will be available for purchase at Layla’s Roadhouse during the event and throughout the day.
▪ Shoe Collection Drive Fundraiser — Through Saturday, May 6. Drop off at multiple locations. Fundraising for 4 Paws for Ability Autism Assistance Dog for 22-month-old Tucker. How to help: Donate new or gently worn shoes (mens, womens, or kids—no cleats, please). Pick up can be arranged for group donations. The goal is to collect 100 bags of shoes to raise funds to help cover fees for a service dog for Tucker. Drop-off locations: Tri Township Library, Troy; What the cup? (Friday-Sunday), Troy; Bulldog Barber Shop, Highland; Edwardsville Pet Hospital, Edwardsville; Papa Wally’s Produce, Shiloh. For more info: facebook.com/4paws4tucker.
Worth the Drive
▪ River-to-River Trail Society Free Guided Hike: Ripple Canyon Camp Cadiz (Hardin County) — 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8. Meet at Camp Cadiz, Cadiz Road, Elizabethtown. Led by Steve Melville, 314-223-3061. These hikes are of at least moderate difficulty, and are intended for people in good health who have done some hiking. Boots or sturdy shoes and a walking stick are recommended for all hikes. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack. No dogs, please. Free and open to the public. No reservations required. rivertorivertrail.net
Games
▪ Polish American War Veterans annual Ham Shoot — Noon Sunday, April 2. Polish American War Veterans, 2180 N. 81st St., Caseyville. Welcome are 12/16 and 20-gauge shotguns. Raffles held throughout with prizes of cash, bone-in hams. 618-398-5040.
▪ Granite City Senior Social Club Bingo — 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2. Granite City Township Hall, 2060 Delmar Ave., Granite City. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $1 admission and $1 for four cards. 618-444-6771.
▪ Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge Sunday Night Bingo — 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Early Bird at 6:15 p.m. Cards sold at 5 p.m. Open to the public. Bring a canned good for one free card.
▪ Metro Cribbage Club — 12:30 p.m. Mondays. American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. For more information, contact Yvonne Bright, 618-344-1521 or ybrightmail@gmail.com.
▪ Troy Senior Center Bingo — 12:30 p.m. Mondays. Tri-Township Park, Wiesemeyer Building, 410 Wickliffe St., Troy. Includes light snack, cash prizes. No cost to play, no RSVP required. 618-667-2022.
▪ Belleville Historical Society Trivia Night — 7 p.m. Friday, March 31. Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main St., Belleville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Silent auction, 50/50 raffle, alive-or-dead and heads-tails contests, survivor round. Soda available and free water but no alcohol. Former BND Answer Man Roger Schlueter will emcee. Cost: $20 per person, tables up to eight players. For reservations: Larry Betz, 618-531-7753. Sponsored by Belleville Historical Society.
▪ Optimist Club of Belleville Foundation Trivia Night — 7 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Featuring celebrity emcee radio personality Courtney Landrum from 106.5 The Arch. BYO food and snacks. Cash bar. No outside drinks allowed. Cash prizes, 50/50 raffles. Cost: $15 per person, tables of six to eight players. Proceeds to support programs for area youth. For reservations and info: 618-741-3345 or barbaraannhohlt@icloud.com.
▪ Rock and Roll Bingo — 7 p.m. Saturday, April 15. Swansea Improvement Hall, 216 Service St., Swansea. Rock and Roll Bingo is bingo, but not as you know it. The numbers have been replaced with the names of singers and bands, and the caller has been replaced with rapid-fire song clips. Rock and Roll Bingo features a wide variety of musical genres, including classic rock, oldies, disco, country and hip-hop. Players must identify the artists on their bingo card to win! Prizes will be awarded for the winner (s) of each game. Cost: $25 per packet of cards; 12 games. Proceeds will go towards expenses for the IL Dyehards Softball Team to participate in the National Senior Games in Columbus, Ohio, in May. 618-345-1239.
▪ Blue Storm: Experience the Magic Glo Bingo — 7 p.m. Friday, April 21. Belleville Campus Varsity Gym, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite Disney character. Silent auction. Cost: $25 per ticket, includes six bingo cards, glow hat, glow dauber and drink ticket. For tickets: 618-235-2700, ext. 5663 or thankyou.swic.edu/bluestorm.
▪ Beacon Trivia Night — 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29. St. Augustine Church, 1910 W. Belle, Belleville. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Includes silent auction and 50/50 raffle. MC Bruce Jovaag. BYO snacks. Beer, wine, soda and water available for purchase. Cost: $20 per person. Discount of $5 per person for tables of 10 reserved before April 4. To reserve a table, call Melinda at 618-509-2022.
Theater/Concerts
▪ Triad High School presents ‘Mamma Mia!’ — 7 p.m. Thursday, March 30, Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1. Triad High School cafetorium, 703 US-40, Troy. ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. The play is produced by special arrangement with Musical Theater International.
▪ The McKendree University Theater Department presents ‘Silent Sky’ — 10 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. McKendree University’s students will be performing “Silent Sky,” the true story of 19 th -century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. Admission: free for McKendree students, faculty and staff; general admission is $5. For tickets and info: 618-537-6863 or thehett.com.
▪ Free Panel Discussion: Social Change Through the Arts — 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2. Gateway Arch National Park, Tucker Theater in the Gateway Arch Visitor Center, St. Louis. A panel discussion featuring artists from the forthcoming “No Tears Project St. Louis” concerts, including composer/pianist Christopher Parker, vocalist Kelley Hurt, saxophonist/clarinetist and President & CEO of Jazz St. Louis, Victor Goines; choreographer/dancer Ashley Tate, and singer/songwriter Brian Owens. Author and activist Treasure Shields Redmond will moderate the discussion. The conversation will explore both the contemporary and historic role of music and the arts as vehicles for addressing civil rights and inciting social change, while highlighting the additional “No Tears Project” programs set to take place April 26-29 in St. Louis. Seating is limited. Register at https://bit.ly/3LYD0Qr.
▪ McKendree University Free Pop-Up Concert — 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 4. Bothwell Chapel, McKendree University campus, Lebanon. The concert will feature contemporary Christian music by senior Elizabeth Durbin, a music education major from Taylorville, along with chaplain interns and others. Free and open to the public. Monetary donations welcome. Benefits victims from the Turkey-Syrian earthquakes. 618-537-6962.
▪ Free Talk: The Race Card Project — 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4. The St. Louis Room (Room 300), Saint Louis University’s Busch Student Center, 20 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Renowned journalist and opinion columnist Michele Norris will bring her Race Card Project to Saint Louis University this spring and speak to the SLU community about race in America. The project asks participants to talk about identity in six words. The talk is free and open to the public. To ensure a spot at the event, register in advance at: https://bit.ly/3TPNB22.
Clubs & Support Groups
▪ The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of St. Clair County, Belleville, will fund a $2,500 scholarship to an accredited college, university or trade school to a graduating high school senior and a resident of St. Clair Country. For more information or to request an application, please contact your school counselor or Captain Samantha Nolan Jones at 618-235-7378, ext. 106 or Samantha.Nolanjones@uscsalvationarmy.org. Deadline: April 15, 2023.
▪ St. Luke’s Perpetual Help Sodality Luncheon & Card Party — Noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 4. St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 226 N. Church St., Belleville. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Lunch served at noon. Cards, bingo, games with prizes. Menu: pork loin, dressing, seasoned green beans, cake, coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water. Event ends at 3 p.m. Cost: $10 per person. Bring a canned food item for the food pantry. In case of bad weather an announcement will be made on the parish website. 618-236-1124.
▪ International Women’s Organization — 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 4. Eden Village, 200 S. Station Road, Glen Carbon. Topic: Light Caught on Paper. Speaker Jodi Cox will be sharing photos from her world travels and highlighting the differences and similarities. As a former high school exchange student, she spent her late teens and early 20s traveling the world. Taking calculated travel risks she dispelled preconceived ideas about many cultures and learned that human beings have more similarities than differences. For more info: 618-406-0259, 618-830-5804 or 618-791-3341.
▪ Belleville ‘Sounds of Harmony’ Barbershop Chorus — 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main St., Belleville. Men of all ages who like to sing are encouraged to attend. For info: Bob at 618-566-8674 or email RLCearnal@gmail.com.
▪ Parents of Addicted Loved Ones — 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Online via Zoom. The PAL group provides education, support and hope to family members and loved ones of someone who has an addiction of substance use disorder. Free and open to all. For info or to join the Zoom meeting, contact Craig at 618-567-6095. palgroup.org
▪ O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary Meeting — 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. 618-210-8156 or ofallonsunriserotary.org
▪ Metro East Herb Club — 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 5. PSOP, 201 N. Church St., Belleville. Program: Annual Garden/Plant Sale; April Robin from Skitopel Co. will present her natural herbal products for insect repellents. Open to the public.
▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness: NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group — 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Online via Zoom. Free peer-to-peer support group for adults with a mental health condition working towards recovery. Every Wednesday. Open the Zoom app and enter 3914844542. For information: kelly.nami.swi@gmail.com or 618-798-9788.
▪ St. Clair County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Thursday, April 6. Online via Zoom. Program: “Researchers Unite!” Share your thorny or difficult-to-solve family research problems. Or, share a finding aid or resource that is new to you which may help others solve their family history stumbling blocks. The meeting is open to the public, but space is limited. Reservation information is at stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/STCCGSIL.
▪ ‘It’s Complicated: Grief and Loss After a Diagnosis of Mental Illness’ — 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27. Unity Baptist Church, 2500 St. Clair Ave., Granite City. In a collaboration with Heartlinks and NAMI Southwestern Illinois, speaker Diana Cuddeback, LCSW will provide grief education. The presentation will provide meaningful learning opportunities and strategies to express and learn from your grief, all in a safe environment with fun activities and ways to stay connected after the seminar. Space is limited and registration is required. 618-798-9788.
Food
▪ Waterloo VFW Post #6504 Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays. Waterloo VFW Post #6504, 406 Veterans Drive, Waterloo. Traditional Menu of cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp, chicken, chicken strips, hamburgers, fries, slaw, hush puppies, onion rings, fried green beans and fried mushrooms. Cash bar available. Dine-in or carryout. Credit/debit cards accepted. Orders can be called in at 618-939-7999.
▪ O’Fallon Fish K of C Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Traditional menu of cod and several side dishes. Dine-in and carryout. Credit cards accepted. Orders can be called in at 618-632-6229. facebook.com/KnightsOfColumbus4239
▪ Swansea Fish Stand – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays. 216 Service St., Swansea. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and more. Open for carryout, call-in and dine-in orders. 618-222-7171. facebook.com/swanseafishstand
▪ KC Club and Event Center Fish Fry — 3-7 p.m. Fridays. 5420 Old Collinsville Road, O’Fallon. Catfish plates, cod plates, barbecue chicken, fries, cole slaw, hush puppies, baked beans, potato salad. Dine in or carryout and drink specials. 618-632-5222 or facebook.com/KCClubEastStLouis.
▪ St. Mary’s Fish Fry — 4-6:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent. St. Mary’s Church, 1706 W. Main St., Belleville. Freshly prepared fish and choice of sides. Drive-thru only. Cash, credit/debit or check accepted. Enter the campus via 17th Street, order when you arrive and your take-home feast will be hot-and-ready when you drive around to the food preparation area.
▪ Highland Knights of Columbus Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Highland Knights of Columbus, 12454 IL Route 143, Highland. Fried and baked fish, fried shrimp, chicken strip dinners, two sides from fries, cole slaw, macaroni salad, applesauce, plus hush puppies, bread, iced tea, coffee. Cash bar. facebook.com/HighlandKnightsofColumbusCouncil1580
▪ Maryville MPH Church Knights of Columbus Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 31. MPH Parish Center, 200 N. Lange, Maryville. Costs: $12 for two pieces of cod fish, choice of fries or onion rings, cole slaw (homemade), bread, two hush puppies (homemade) and a drink; $8 for one piece of cod fish, fries or onion rings, cole slaw, bread, two hush puppies and a drink. mph.dio.org
▪ St. Joseph Church Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 31. St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 6 N. Alton St., Freeburg. Fried cod loins (plate, sandwich or pound), baked cod, shrimp, green beans, fries, homemade slaw, stewed tomatoes, mac and cheese. Orders taken in person or by calling 618-539-4720. Sponsored by the Support Committee.
▪ St. Henry Lenten Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Msgr. Voss Parish, 5303 W. Main St., Belleville. Fried cod, baked salmon, fried shrimp, cole slaw, French fries, onion rings, mac n’ cheese, hush puppies, spaghetti, soup, dessert. Cash or credit cards accepted. Dine in and carryout. No call-in orders. 618-233-2423.
▪ St. Teresa Men’s Club Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31. St. Teresa School, 1108 Lebanon Ave., Belleville. Fish, shrimp, spaghetti, sides. Sandwich or dinner plate. Dine in or carryout. facebook.com/stteresamensclubfishfry
▪ Friday Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Millstadt Sportsman’s Club, 4915 Schmidt Lane, Belleville. Cod, shrimp, walleye, salmon patties. Carryouts available. 618-476-1891.
▪ Aviston Legion Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays. American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Cod (baked or fried), catfish, shrimp, hush puppies, chicken strips, fries, baked potato, slaw, applesauce. Dine-in and carryout. 618-228-7311. avistonlegion.com
▪ St. Joseph Lenten Fish Fry — 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 31. 901 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Fried cod, catfish, shrimp, French fries, cole slaw, potato salad, applesauce and desserts. Dine in or carry out.
▪ Okawville American Legion Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays. American Legion Post 233, 205 N. Hanover St., Okawville. Dine in or carryout. Also serving lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday with a salad bar. Pizza made fresh and served every day. facebook.com/OkawvilleLegion
▪ Quail Club Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Church Road, Belleville. Cod cut-ups, walleye, shrimp, burgers. Sides and desserts available. Carryout available. No phone orders. quailclub.com/fish-fry
▪ Smithton Turner Hall Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Turner Hall, 115 N. Julia, Smithton. Baked and fried cod loins in both plates and by the pound, grilled cheese, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, fries, baked potato, cole slaw, stewed tomatoes, mac and cheese and hush puppies. Plus desserts provided by the Smithton Turner Ladies. Dine in with plenty of seating or call in a carryout. 618-277-9690.
▪ Spring Wurstmarkt & Country Store — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2. 225 E. A St., Belleville. Buffet-style dinner: pork sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce and dessert. Cost: $15 adults, $8 kids 12 and under. Country store offering bulk purchases of bacon, sausage and other meats cut to order. Sponsored by the Belleville Masonic Temple Organizations.
Reservations Required
▪ AARP Tax Aide — 9-11:30 a.m. Fridays, March 31 and April 7 (by appointment). Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provides free tax preparation assistance to anyone. IRS-certified volunteers make filing taxes easy for you. Call 618-288-1212 to schedule an appointment during library hours. glencarbonlibrary.org
▪ Bob Goalby 4-Person Classic Scramble — Noon Saturday, April 15. Yorktown Golf Course, 300 Goalby Drive, Shiloh. Join us in celebrating Bob Goalby, Yorktown Golf Course Designer & 1968 Masters Champion. Watch Saturday at the Masters, enjoy Masters themed food and drink specials, and compete for your own green jacket. For info and registration: https://forms.gle/KTrPS96suHTErDPw8.
▪ Race for Love: 2023 5K Charity Run for Leaps of Love — 8 a.m. Sunday, April 16. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. The 5K Race for Love lets us support Leaps of Love, an organization located in Highland that embraces families that are or have been affected by childhood cancer. To register or for more info: mcksportmgmt.com.
▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8. Online via Zoom. Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga with instructor Sarah Hartwig. Space is limited. Registration required. Register at glencarbonlibrary.org.
