Highland Around Town - Feb. 14 edition
Noon Friday, Feb. 16, 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.
Send event info via email to lifestyle@bnd.com. Questions, call Jennifer Green at 618-239-2643.
Wednesday, Feb. 14
▪ McKendree University annual Career Fair — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. This event will host 87 employers consisting of companies, organizations, school districts and graduate schools, and it is open to all students, alumni and job seekers. Attendees should wear business attire and can reach out to Career Services at careerservices@mckendree.edu to schedule an appointment for Bogey’s Career Closet so they may choose four free professional clothing items each year. Students should also introduce themselves and provide employers with information about their major, skills and experience. If students need assistance with their resumes, they may also reach out to Career Services. mckendree.edu
▪ 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.
Thursday, Feb. 15
▪ Cahokia Archaeological Society — 5:30-6:30 p.m. Collinsville Public Library, 408 W. Main St., Collinsville. The program, entitled, “History of River Travel on the Middle Mississippi River, 8000 B.C. to A.D. 1850,” will be presented by Dr. F. Terry Norris, who was the District Archaeologist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, from 1977 until his retirement in 2012. During the past 45 years, he has conducted numerous investigations on both prehistoric and historic period archaeological sites in the Midwest. Both the meeting and the program are free and open to the public.
Friday, Feb. 16
▪ 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.
Saturday, Feb. 17
▪ Tri-Township Library Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon. Tri-Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Book donations accepted during the sale and on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.
▪ ‘Ice Jam at the Dam’ Winter Festival — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. National Great Rivers Museum, 1 Locks and Dam Way, Alton. This event will highlight winter experiences that can be had along the river, along with winter-themed movies, live music, animal shows, and more. St. Louis Blues mascot Louie will make an appearance from 10:30-11 a.m. For more info: mtrf.org
Sunday, Feb. 18
▪ Polka Dance — 2-5 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 12454 State Route 143, Highland. Doors open at 1 p.m. Music by Josef Polach and the St. Louis Express. Cash bar and kitchen (snacks only) open. No carry-ins. Admission: $10.
Monday, Feb. 19
▪ Lewis and Clark Community College Discover Day — 4-6 p.m. The Commons, Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey. Discover Day gives prospective students an opportunity to talk with financial aid and enrollment reps, tour campus, find info on the programs you’re interested in, and experience campus life. Enjoy free beverages, entertainment, giveaways and more. Pre-registration encouraged: lc.edu.
Other area happenings
▪ Aviston American Legion Auxiliary Rummage Sale — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Feb. 22-23, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 24. Aviston American Legion, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Saturday $4 brown bag sale. Bake sale on Thursday and Friday. Something for everyone!
▪ Lift Every Voice — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23. Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market St., St. Louis. “Lift every voice and sing, till Earth and Heaven ring, ring with the harmonies of Liberty!” Join your SLSO and the IN UNISON Chorus for this one-of-a-kind celebration of Black History Month, featuring Grammy- and NAACP Image Award winning vocalist BeBe Winans. Don’t miss this soulful celebration of unity, freedom, and Black musical expression. slso.org
▪ Brahms X Radiohead — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market St., St. Louis. Join conductor Steve Hackman and your SLSO in Brahms X Radiohead—an epic symphonic synthesis of Radiohead’s album OK Computer and the Brahms First Symphony, composed for full symphony orchestra and three solo vocalists. slso.org
▪ Tri-Township Library Spring Garden Series — 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in March. Tri-Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Topics include Culinary Herbs – March 7, Butterflies – March 14, Vegetables – March 21, and Birds – March 28. Reservations recommended; supplies limited. Contact the library at 618-667-2133.
▪ Leaps for Love: Clays for Childhood Cancer — 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 9. Highland Pistol & Rifle Club, 13312 Bellm Road, Highland. This event for shooting enthusiasts includes drink tickets, cash prizes, a silent auction and much more. Pre-registration is required. For more info: facebook.com/events/1404185277110381
