Highland Around Town - Aug. 9 edition

Belleville News-Democrat
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Noon Friday, Aug. 11, is the deadline to appear in next week’s “Around Town” listing. We must receive your event in writing with a contact phone number for questions. Submissions will be edited and appear in the week before the event date.

Email: lifestyle@bnd.com. Mail to: Highland Around Town, Belleville News-Democrat, P.O. Box 427, Belleville, IL 62222-0427. Questions, call Jennifer Green at 618-239-2643.

Wednesday, Aug. 9

▪ National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Alvin G. Bohley Chapter 1019 — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. O’Town Food Hall and Tap House, 1214 Central Park Dr., O’Fallon. Speaker (TBD) at noon, followed by meeting. All active and retired federal and postal employees are welcome. Meetings held the second Wednesday of each month except for May and December socials. NARFE remains the go-to resource for the federal community. For information, contact James at jbflat2021@gmail.com or call 618-795-5174.

▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness: NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group — 6:30-8 p.m. 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.

Thursday, Aug. 10

▪ Defense Information Systems Agency Open Info Session — 4-8 p.m. Four Points Sheraton Conference Center, 319 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is hiring contract specialists at Scott AFB. Meet with members of the team and learn more. Internships also available.

Friday, Aug. 11

▪ Toss the Tusk and World Elephant Day Celebration — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Living World, lower level, Saint Louis Zoo, One Government Drive, St. Louis. Turn in unwanted ivory items to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the lower level of The Living World. Visit with representatives from other organizations and learn about their conservation efforts. Meet keepers who care for the Zoo’s multi-generational Asian elephant family and learn how the Zoo cares for elephants at the Zoo and in native habitats through the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute Center for Asian Elephant Conservation. Free and open to the public. stlzoo.org/tossthetusk

▪ Peanut Butter & Jam Festival — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Downtown Square, Highland. Spend time with family and friends on Fridays during the summer. There will be free PB&J sandwiches, popcorn, family entertainment, food vendors. Featuring music by Silver Creek Bluegrass Band and Special Guests. For more info, visit the Highland Parks & Recreation Facebook page.

▪ Aviston Legion Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. 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 or avistonlegion.com.

Sunday, Aug. 13

▪ Madison County Historical Society 2023 Speaker Series — 2 p.m. Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Program: More than Companions: Relationships between Women Faculty at Monticello Female Seminary, presented by Mary Z. Rose. Free and open to the public. madcohistory.org

Tuesday, Aug. 15

▪ Grow Solar Metro East: Solar Power Hour — 3-4 p.m. Online via Zoom. Learn the basics of solar, its financial implications for your property and how the program works. Free and open to the public. growsolar.org/metro-east

▪ Highland Farmers’ Market — 4-8 p.m. Highland Square, 914 Main St., Highland. Local farmers, cottage food makers, and crafters will be present to sell a variety of produce, meats, desserts and more. Each Tuesday morning a map will be posted on the Highland Parks and Recreation Facebook page showing what vendors will be present.

▪ Parents of Addicted Loved Ones — 7-8:30 p.m. 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

Wednesday, Aug. 16

▪ Book Signing: Ed Wheatley — 3-5 p.m. Field House Museum, 634 S. Broadway, St. Louis. Local sports historian, author, and documentarian Ed Wheatley joins the Field House Museum to sign copies of his books on St. Louis sports history. Free admission. Books available for purchase. fieldhousemuseum.org

To help protect people in the community from accidental ingestion or overdose of medication, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland has placed a safe drug disposal bin just inside of the hospital’s main entrance. The bin can be accessed 24 hours per day and can accept unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications.
To help protect people in the community from accidental ingestion or overdose of medication, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland has placed a safe drug disposal bin just inside of the hospital’s main entrance. The bin can be accessed 24 hours per day and can accept unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Other area happenings

▪ Pitch for Cancer Research Corn Hole Tournament Fundraiser — 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. Trenton City Park, Trenton. Proceeds from the event benefit cancer research, through Pedal the Cause. Prizes will be awarded to the top four team finishers (but possibly more). Food, beer, and drinks available for purchase. One-hundred percent of donations fund innovative cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center & Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. For more info: Mark Skaer, 618-623-2769, skaer.mark@gmail.com or https://fundly.com/pitch-for-cancer-research-corn-hole-tournament-fundraiser.

▪ Belleville Black Knights Drum & Bugle Corps 70th Anniversary Reunion — 2 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Aug. 26. Catholic War Veterans Post 370, 3535 State Route 159, Belleville. Performances by Ainad Shrine Drum & Bugle Corps, The Ancient & Honorable Drummers of the Black Knights, Alumni Color Guard Ensemble. Guest speaker: Belleville Black Knights Alumnus Major General Jeffrey Pennington, USAF. Open to the public. Admission $5 per person. Optional dinner at 5 p.m. for $20 per person. Dinner payment due prior to Aug. 12. For info, visit the Black Knights Facebook page or bellevilleblackkni.wixsite.com/blackknights or email bellevilleblackknights@gmail.com.

▪ Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois 5th annual United We Lead Gala — 5 p.m. (doors open) Saturday, Sept. 9. Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville. Let’s celebrate Girl Scouts together! Join us for drinks, dinner and entertainment. Bid in our live and silent auctions, or enjoy many other ways to share your support. Share an evening filled with fun and inspiration with people who care so much about our mission. Tickets must be purchased online at gsofsi.org or by contacting the Fund Development team at 800-345-6858.

▪ 28th annual Camp Ondessonk Golf Benefit — 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course, 1501 N. Waterworks Road, Okawville. Funds raised during this annual event help sustain and enhance camp programs, fund scholarships allowing children of all income levels to experience camp, and fund new initiatives to fulfill our mission to provide exceptional outdoor and spiritual adventures empowering kids of all ages. Cost: $115 per player or $460 per foursome. Hosted by Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. of Highland. For info or to register, 618-695-2489 or ondessonk.com.

▪ Prairie Heart Foundation Heart Walk and Health Education — 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. Get powered up as you and your loved ones walk your way to a healthy heart. This low-impact, high-fun event for all ages will include a variety of activities to fuel your heart healthy journey. The event is rain or shine, with prize drawings throughout the morning. Representatives from local HSHS hospitals will be onsite in Highland providing health information and education. Please, no pets. Register at prairieheart.org/powered-by-prairie-heart-walk by Sept. 29. 217-814-5177.

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17th annual Community Link Buddy Walk

Community Link, a non-profit organization, offers opportunities for growth and independence for people with developmental disabilities. The largest fundraiser of the year, the Buddy Walk, helps support the various programs at Community Link while raising awareness for Down syndrome.

Knights of Columbus is currently the largest Catholic, family, fraternal organization in the world. The Niemeyer Agency assists Catholic families in planning for their financial future. Their products include life insurance, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance and retirement annuities.

Knights of Columbus - Niemeyer Agency has been a $2,500 Presenting Sponsor for Community Link’s Buddy Walk for over a decade. Jeff Niemeyer, General Agent of The Niemeyer Agency, continues to serve on the Board of Directors at Community Link as Treasurer.

The 17th annual Community Link Buddy Walk will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Northside Park in Breese. In addition to the 1-mile Buddy Walk, the Best Buddy in Show Dog Show will return, as well as a variety of food, drinks, music and more.

To register for the Buddy Walk, visit commlink.org.