Lenten fish fries dominate this week’s metro-east calendar offering plenty of options
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Lenten Fish Fries
▪ O’Fallon Knights of Columbus & Ladies Auxiliary Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Fridays during Lent. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Traditional menu of cod, tilapia, catfish, hamburgers, hot dogs, and several side dishes. Dine-in and carryout. Credit cards accepted. Orders can be called in at 618-632-6229 until 7:30 p.m. facebook.com/KnightsOfColumbus4239
▪ Mascoutah Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Fridays during Lent. Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Cod, catfish and walleye (sandwich, dinner, pound), potato salad, slaw, green beans, fries, onion rings, hush puppies. Fish breading is gluten-free. Dine in or carryout. Call 618-566-2288 to order. facebook.com/vfwpost7682
▪ Waterloo VFW Post #6504 Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Friday. 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.
▪ The B’s Family Kitchen — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Friday. Swansea Improvement Association, 216 Service St., Swansea. Cod, catfish, shrimp and more. Dine in and carryout. 618-416-1868. facebook.com/thebsfamilykitchen
▪ Smoke & Kettle at the KC Club and Event Center — Noon to 8 p.m. every Friday. 5420 Old Collinsville Road, O’Fallon. Catfish, cod, shrimp and more. Dine in or carryout. facebook.com/KCClubEastStLouis
▪ Collinsville American Legion Fish Fry — 3-7:45 p.m. every Friday. Collinsville American Legion, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Cod, shrimp, catfish, crab cakes and sides. Curbside, carryout or dine-in. Place a to-go order by calling 618-345-2508. facebook.com/legionpst365
▪ Holy Trinity’s Lenten Fish Fry — 3:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 16 through March 29. Holy Trinity, 505 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights. Fish and shrimp (plate, sandwich, pound), fries, slaw, green beans, applesauce, mac & cheese, onion rings, hush puppies, spaghetti. Carryout orders can be placed at 3:30 p.m. Dine-in begins at 4 p.m. holytrinityil.org
▪ St. Mary’s Fish Fry — 4-6:30 p.m. Fridays Feb. 16 through March 29. 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 Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. every Friday. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Dine-in and carryout. No call-in orders. facebook.com/vfwpost5694
▪ Highland Knights of Columbus Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays Feb. 16 through March 29. 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 bread, iced tea, coffee. Cash bar. facebook.com/HighlandKnightsofColumbusCouncil1580
▪ Maryville MPH Church Knights of Columbus Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays Feb. 16 through March 22. 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. Fridays Feb. 16 through March 22 and Friday, April 12. 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. Dine in or carryout. No phone orders. Sponsored by the Support Committee.
▪ St. Henry Catholic Church Famous Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays Feb. 16 through March 29. St. Henry Catholic Church, 5315 W. Main St., Belleville. Fried cod, fried shrimp, baked salmon. Sides are homemade coleslaw, spaghetti, onion rings, French fries, hush puppies, mac-n-cheese and soup. Fish sold by the plate, sandwich or pound. Plate includes two sides, $12; Pound is $15. Discount for police, fireman, military, and EMS personnel. Cash, credit or debit cards taken. Dine in or carryout. Call Jerry at 618-540-8062 or Kim at 618-540-8383 with questions.
▪ St. Teresa Men’s Club Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 16, 23, March 1, 8, & 15. St. Teresa School, 1108 Lebanon Ave., Belleville. Fish, shrimp, spaghetti, sides. Sandwich or dinner plate. Dine in or carryout. Credit/debit/cash accepted. facebook.com/stteresamensclubfishfry
▪ Catholic War Veterans Post 370 Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. every Friday. Catholic War Veterans Post 370, 3535 S. Route 159, Freeburg (between Belleville and Smithton). Dine in and carryout. 618-416-5284.
▪ Firefighters Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 16, 23, March 1, 15, 22 & 29. Ellis Grove Volunteer Fire Department, 501 Eggemeyer Plaza, Ellis Grove. Buffalo fish, catfish, cod, shrimp, baked beans, fries, cole slaw, onion rings, hush puppies, potato salad, fried pickles. Cost: $15 adults, $7 kids 5-12, under 5 free. Dine in or carryout. 618-859-3473.
▪ Millstadt Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. every Friday. Millstadt VFW Post, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. Eat in or carryout. Call ahead for carryout. 618-476-1180. facebook.com/MillstadtVFWPost
▪ Millstadt Sportsman’s Club Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. every Friday. Millstadt Sportsman’s Club, 4915 Schmidt Lane, Belleville. Cod, shrimp, walleye, salmon patties, sides. Carryouts available. 618-476-1891.
▪ St. Joseph’s Lenten Fish Fry — 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays Feb. 16 through March 22. 901 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Fried cod, catfish, shrimp, French fries, cole slaw, potato salad, applesauce, hush puppies and desserts. Dine in or carry out.
▪ Aviston Legion Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. every Friday. 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
▪ Glen Carbon American Legion Post 435 Fish Fry — 4:30-8 p.m. every Friday. American Legion Post 435, 190 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. Dinners and sandwiches, catfish, cod, jack salmon, Alaskan white fish and chicken strips, slaw, fries, baked beans and more. Carryout available. 618-288-7119 or facebook.com/amlegion435.
▪ Shiloh Eagles Fish Fry — 5-7 p.m. every Friday. Shiloh Eagles 545, 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and sides. Dine-in or carryout available. For carryout, call 618-624-5412. facebook.com/shiloheagles545
▪ Okawville American Legion Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. every Friday. American Legion Post 233, 205 N. Hanover St., Okawville. Dine in or carryout. facebook.com/OkawvilleLegion
▪ Quail Club Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays during Lent. 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 during Lent. 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 or facebook.com/smithton.turnerhall.
Events
▪ 37th annual St. Louis Working Women’s Show — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18. St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, Missouri. The show’s 2024 celebrity guest is actress and media personality Alison Arngrim, best known as mean girl Nellie Oleson from NBC’s iconic show, “Little House On The Prairie.” Special features include the Wine & Spirits Garden, Pampered in Paradise, Working Women’s Game Show, Maker’s Market and much more. wwssonline.com
▪ Tri-Township Library Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 17. Tri-Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Book donations accepted during the book 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. Saturday, Feb. 17. 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
▪ Polka Dance — 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18. 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.
▪ Lewis and Clark Community College Discover Day — 4-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19. 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.
▪ Black History Month at the Botanical Garden — 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21. Missouri Botanical Garden, Lelia J. and David N. Farr Auditorium in the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. The Missouri Botanical Garden will honor Black History Month with special activities throughout February. At 9 a.m. Tyrean “Heru” Lewis of Heru Urban Farming will share his latest endeavors to further his mission of transforming the community’s access to quality wholesome food. At 11 a.m., the Garden will screen the documentary “High on the Hog,” which highlights the history of foods native to Africa and foods that came to the U.S. through the Transatlantic Slave Trade and are still part of our current food selections. Progressive Emporium will provide a book display of black plant scientists, horticulturists, botanists and agriculture. mobot.org
Games
▪ Bingo — 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Doors open at 11 a.m. Food available. Basket raffle and 50/50.
▪ Turkey Hill Grange Trivia Night — 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. Turkey Hill Grange, 1375 IL-15, Belleville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Door prizes, silent auction, drinks and extra games. Cost: $20 per person.
▪ 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. Wiesemeyer Building, 410 Wickliffe, Troy. Includes light snack, cash prizes. No cost to play, no RSVP required. 618-667-2022.
Theater/Concerts
▪ 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
Clubs & Support Groups
▪ Cahokia Archaeological Society — 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. 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.
▪ 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 618-566-8574 or email RLCearnal@gmail.com.
▪ Griefshare Weekly Grief Support Group — 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays thru April 23. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 304 South St., Collinsville. Register at griefshare.org/groups/176845 or by calling 618-344-3145. There are no fees to participate. Childcare is available.
▪ St. Clair County Genealogical Society: ‘Let’s Talk Genealogy’ — Noon Thursday, Feb. 22. Belleville Public Library, 121 E. Washington St., Belleville. Bring questions or documents for discussion on topics such as census data, deeds, immigration, methodology, naturalization, occupations, military, and vital records. Suggestions on how to avoid pitfalls or break through ancestral brick walls may ensue. If you have specific questions or to propose a different day or time, email sccgsoffice@stclair-ilgs.org. The discussion is open to the public, but please call the library at 618-234-0441 to hold your spot. Additional information is at stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/STCCGSIL.
Reservation/Registration Required
▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. Online via Zoom. Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga. Registration required. glencarbonlibrary.org
▪ Virtual Evening Flow Yoga — 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21. Virtual class. This Slow Flow practice will lead you through a series of yoga poses that focus on strengthening, lengthening, and stretching. Side effects may include a sense of well-being and feelings of peace and calmness! Recommended props: 1. Two foam yoga blocks 2. A blanket 3. A yoga strap (or belt, towel, scarf. Registration required. glencarbonlibrary.org
▪ AARP Tax Aide — 9-11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23. 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. The volunteers of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provide free tax preparation help to anyone. They are especially focused on helping those that are age 50+ and can’t afford a tax preparation service. There is no fee, no sales pitch for other services, and AARP membership is not required. Registration required. Call 618-288-1212 to schedule an appointment during library hours.
▪ The Power, Presence and Provision of Black Spirituality in a Time of Reflection and Discernment — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S. DeMazenod Drive, Belleville. Join Danielle Harrison as she explores the richness and giftedness of Black Spirituality, and how its embrace of Scripture, Ritual, Community and Justice serves as a refreshing catalyst for experiencing the time of lent. We will spend time reading God’s Word, singing God’s Praises, and responding to God’s call on our life. Cost: $50, includes lunch. To register: 618-397-0584 or snows.org.
▪ 7Hills Student Conference — Friday-Saturday, March 1-2. First Baptist Church O’Fallon, 1111 E. U.S. Highway 50, O’Fallon. Doors open 5:45 p.m. March 1 and 12:45 p.m. March 2. The 7Hills Student Conference seeks to bring together students from the metro east for a weekend filled with the transformative power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Over the course of two days, participants will engage in dynamic preaching, authentic worship, challenging breakout sessions, and meaningful community building. This weekend promises to be a unique opportunity for encounter, equipping, and empowerment. Cost: $39/person; $59/person with a conference shirt. For more info: fbcofallon.org/shsc.
▪ 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.
▪ Grace and Gratitude: In the Grief of Our Everyday Lives — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, March 18. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S. DeMazenod Drive, Belleville. Join Sr. Madeleine Lane for a day of reflection to discuss how we live knowing that we and all that we love will one day die and in the presence of grief, how one lives in gratitude for all that has been given. When we open ourselves to the pain, we receive an invitation to deeper loving through grief. Our day will include input, sharing, and quiet time for reflection. Cost: $50, includes lunch. To register: 618-397-0584 or visit snows.org/grief.
▪ Southwestern Illinois College Health Science Day — Friday, March 22. SWIC Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. High school students can explore some of the exciting educational and career opportunities offered in the first responder and health science fields. High school students from surrounding areas are invited to the Belleville campus to get a chance to meet SWIC faculty and staff, and learn about the college’s Health Science, Homeland Security, and Business programs. The day will feature a staged car accident that will demonstrate how each profession has an integral part to play in everyday emergencies. Students will get a chance to watch the accident scene unfold, as well as experience what happens to critical patients in a mock Emergency Room. Not only will students get to experience what it is like working in the field, they will also have an opportunity to speak with potential employers and work with college faculty performing hands-on activities in Health Science disciplines in SWIC’s state-of-the-art labs. To register for this free event, visit https://swic.tfaforms.net/217806.
