The Metro East Messenger 11.6.20 Issue

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Local Events LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEKEND at EXO Lounge, 7pm on Fridays, 6pm on Saturdays at EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. For more info and updates, follow their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EXOLounge.

VFW’s Veterans Day Veterans Flag Way, Nov. 11th, 12pm @ O’Fallon Sports Park, 301 Obernuefemann Rd, O’Fallon, IL. Drive through the O'Fallon Family Sports Park on November 11, 2020 Veterans Day for our Veterans Flag Way. We will have stationary military displays and hundreds of US flags. Decorate your vehicle and help show support to our local veterans.

Edwardsville CEO | Merry Little Movie Night, Looking for some COVID-safe, family-friendly fun?! Pack your lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends into the car and join us for two drive-in movie nights at Edwardsville High School. All proceeds benefit the EDWARDSVILLE CEO program. Edwardsville CEO is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. 'Merry Little Movie Night' is a class business endeavor conceived, planned and executed entirely by the program's 20 high school seniors (class of 2021).

November 13th: DOUBLE FEATURE: Elf & National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Saturday, November 14th: DOUBLE FEATURE: Abominable & Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (2018). For more info and tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edwardsville-ceo-merry-little-movie-night-tickets-124736252489.

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Local Events Fall Craft Fair and Yard Sale, Nov. 14th, 8am-2pm. Tri-Township Park Activity Center, 410 Wickliffe St, Troy, IL. Mark your calendars, more details coming soon. If you are interested in being a vendor at our Fall Craft Fair, you can register here: https://tritownshippark.recdesk.com/Community/Home.

Live Music by Charles Glen, Nov. 14th, EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. Charles Glen, who sang the national anthem for the St. Louis Blues, will perform live on EXO’s all-seasons patio. The event is open to the public; no ticket required.

WonderLight’s Christmas in St. Louis 2020, Nov. 20th-Jan. 3rd @ Worldwide Technology Raceway, 700 Raceway Blvd, Madison, IL. This dazzling display of Christmas lights is synchronized to traditional and newer, rocking music, played through your car stereo. Come see shooting stars, floating snowflakes, dancing candy canes and lollipops, giant Christmas trees, and (a crowd favorite) enchanting tunnels of lights! Open night- rain, shine, or snow!!! For tickets, go to https://www.wonderlightschristmas.com/tickets.

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Local Events You’ve Been Elfed, hosted by City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation. The holidays are coming, and the Elves will help you get in the spirit! You can "Elf" friends or family members by sending them a special Holiday Box! Each box contains just what they need to jump into the holidays: a Holiday Book, Snowman Soup, a Holiday Ornament Craft, instructions to send a Letter to Santa and even food for Santa's Reindeer. Cost: $20 per box. Deliveries on November 30th, December 1st and December 2nd. To register, call the (618)346-7529 or visit www.collinsvilleil.org. Spaces are limited!

Thanksgiving Cake Decorating Class, Nov. 22nd, 5pm at EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. Thanksgiving cake decorating class will be led by Ashly from A Sweet Life. Everything needed to create an adorable Thanksgiving-themed cake will be provided. Guests will learn cake decorating techniques and a full service of cocktails will be available for purchase from EXO Lounge. Tickets are available for the 2hour class at EXO Lounge’s Facebook page.

Edwardsville Turkey Trot Virtual 5k, Nov. 22nd-29th . The 11th Annual Edwardsville Turkey Trot 5k and Kids Fun Run, hosted by Edwardsville Neighbors will be a Virtual Run this year. The 2020 Turkey Trot starts Sunday, November 22, and finishes Sunday, November 29. Distances include a 5K and 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run. A drive-thru packet pick up will be held on Saturday, November 21 from 8:00 am to 12 Noon, and on Wednesday, November 25 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Weinheimer Opel Law Firm in Edwardsville, IL. To register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Edwardsville/TurkeyTrot2020. www.metroeastmessenger.com

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Local Events Gobble Hobble, Nov. 26th, 7am-8am, Korte Rec Center, 1 Nagel Dr, Highland, IL. Join your family and friends on Thanksgiving Day for a quick 2-mile fun run as a prequel to your turkey feast consumption!

Run check-in begins at 6:30am, in the KRC rear parking lot. The KRC will be open post-race until 9:30am.

To register, go to runsignup.com/Race/IL/Highland/GobbleHobble2020.

Holiday Wreath Decorating Class, Nov. 29th, 5pm, at EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. Holiday Wreath Decorating class will be led by A Wildflower Shop. For more info and updates, follow their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EXOLounge.

Gathering of Trees + Winter Market, Dec. 4th-5th @ Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL. VENDORS, SILENT AUCTION, AND HOLIDAY CHEER: Joyously celebrate the holidays by joining us at the 27th Anniversary of the Gathering of Trees held at the Collinsville Gateway Convention Center. The 40,000 square foot event space transforms into a holiday winter wonderland with beautifully decorated live trees, gorgeous wreaths, unique home dĂŠcor, and vendors galore! Holiday magic abounds thanks to a generous community. An event benefiting KAHOKstrong. For more info and tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gathering-of-trees-tickets-124169423087.

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Local Events

NOTE: Events are subject to change, cancel or be rescheduled due to Covid 19 restrictions.

Rockin’ Reindeer Soiree, Dec. 5th, 5pm at EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. For this family friendly event, Edwardsville musician Mike Sonderegger will play all of your favorite holiday tunes and we will have Santa and his reindeer, live, for family photo opportunities. Kids will get scrumptious holiday cookies and have a delicious hot chocolate bar, and, for adults, a boozy hot chocolate bar will be available as well as the full menu of cocktails from EXO Lounge. EXO also will feature a Christmas movie on its Jumbotron. For more info and tickets, follow EXO’s social media pages.

Reverse Light-Up Parade-Christmas in Collinsville, Dec. 5th 5:30-7pm, Main St, Collinsville, IL. Join us for the 4th Annual Collinsville Light-Up Parade! This year's parade will be a special REVERSE Parade -- you'll enjoy the displays and lights on the floats from the warmth of your car! Drive alongside the stationary floats on Main Street. There will be low-contact candy stops along the parade route, and you'll see Santa at the end of your drive!

National Gingerbread Day & Contest, Dec. 12th, 11am-8pm @ Bella Vista Winery, 6633 E. Main St, Maryville, IL. Join Bella Vista Winery, local businesses, and local organizations for our First Annual Gingerbread House Contest! Free to enter and to participate! Gingerbread Houses or creations will be on display on Saturday, December 12th. Voting is from 11am-6pm and the winner will be announced at 8pm at Bella Vista Winery and on Facebook Live on the Bella Vista Winery Facebook Page! If you are interested in participating, please email Tayler Reilmann at events@bellavistail.com for the registration form! www.metroeastmessenger.com

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Local Events Christmas Cake Decorating Class, Dec. 20th, 5pm at EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. Christmas cake decorating class will be led by Ashly from A Sweet Life. Everything needed to create an adorable cake will be provided. Guests will learn cake decorating techniques and a full service of cocktails will be available for purchase from EXO Lounge. Tickets are available for the 2-hour class at EXO Lounge’s Facebook page.

All That Glitters New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party, Dec. 31st at EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. Make plans now to attend this masquerade party at the exclusive EXO Lounge! Live music by Mixology.

No tickets or purchase required, adults only. For more info and updates, follow EXO’s social media pages!

Vine Street Winter Market, Dec. 12th, 3:30-7:30pm, Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station, 212 E. 1st Street, O’Fallon, IL. Back this year, in collaboration with the O'Fallon Downtown District Tinsel Around Town, is the Vine Street Winter Market! Come shop your favorite local market vendors and stock up on delicious foods and art during this fun and unique outdoor market! Carriage rides will leave from the O'Fallon Station during the market, reservations required, and there will be plenty of holiday cheer spread throughout the entire downtown district.

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Restaurant Directory Restaurant Name

Address

Other Features

Website

American/Bar & Grill 1) 27 Jct Dr W, Glen Carbon, IL 62034, (618)659-1922 Classic American comfort food, Open 24 Denny's 2) 522 Ramada Blvd, Collinsville, IL 62234, www.dennys.com Hours (618) 345-8995 3) 737 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618) 622-0471 Cajun Comfort Food/Fresh Gulf Shores Restaurant www.gulfshoresrestaura 215 Harvard Drive, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 650-9109 Seafood/Daily Specials/Weekly Live & Grill ntandgrill.com Music (see website for dates and times) IHOP

Kool Beanz Café

Lottie's Café

1028 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618)632-5400

212 E State St, O Fallon, IL 62269, (618) 589-3843

Wide variety of pancakes, American breakfast and diner fare.

www.ihop.com

Specialty Coffee, Gourmet Tea, Handcrafted Smoothies, Breakfast and https://koolbeanzlife.co Lunch Served, Vegan/Vegetarian m/ Options Available. Baked Goods

1099 Belt Line Road, Suite D, Collinsville, IL 62234, Carryout/Catering/Daily www.facebook.com/Lotti (618) 223-8253 Specials/Gaming/Occasional Live Music es-Cafe

Mady's

623 Edwardsville Road, Troy, Illinois (618) 505-7188

Bar/Casino

Mady's Facebook Page

McDill's Irish Pub

334 Saint Louis Rd Collinsville, IL, 62234 (618) 344-9875

Daily Food Specials/Dine in or Carry Out/Pool Table/Gaming/UFC Fight Viewing

https://www.facebook.c om/McDills

Peel Wood Fired Pizza

The Command Post Bar and Grill The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill

1) 921 S. Arbor Vitae, Edwardsville, IL 62025 Order (618)659-856 Online/Carryout/Patio/Brewery/Seasona www.peelpizza.com 2) 1104 S. Cherry St., O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618)726l Specials 2244 Video Gaming/Pool/Dart Leagues/Draft https://www.facebook.c and Craft Beer Selections/Daily 104 N Main St, Troy, IL 62294(618) 667-9892 om/TheCommandPost70 Specials/Children welcome with an 8/ adult. 18+ https://www.facebook.c 171 S. Main St, Glen Carbon, IL Patio/Carryout/Happy Hour/Daily om/WoodenNickelGlenC (618) 288-2141 Specials/Occasional Live Music arbon/

Time Out Sports Bar & Grill

111 W Market St, Troy, IL 62294 (618) 667-2221

Carryout/Daily Specials/Happy Hour/Gaming/Occasional Live Music

China King (Edwardsville)

1063 S State Rt. 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025, (618) 692-1888

Dine in/Carry Out/Order Online/Delivery

www.edwardsvillechinaki ng.com

China King (Troy)

535 Troy Ave #537, Troy, IL 62294, (618) 667-8886

Dine in/Carry Out

See Menu

www.timeoutsportsbargr ill.com

Asian

Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant

Zapata's Mexican Restaurant

Mexican 1) 400 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220, (618) 236-9492 2) 2922 N Center St, Maryville, IL 62062, (618) 288-6300 3) 717 W Washington St, Millstadt, IL 62260, (618) 476-6223 1) 8 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, IL, (618) 343-1337 2) 4660 N Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL, (618) 277-5474

Carryout/Order Online/Catering/Daily www.mariachismexfood.

Specials/Gaming/Party Room com

Lunch Buffet/Carry Out/Catering/Daily www.zapatasmexican.co Specials/Party Room/Karaoke Every m Other Friday

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Business Directory Gas & Convenience 7900 N Illinois St, Caseyville, IL 62232

(618) 344-1286

2233 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 344-1352

301 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

(618) 624-6013

6559 IL-162, Maryville, IL 62062 826 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269 1242 Thouvenot Ln, Shiloh, IL 62269 536 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294

(618) 288-7920 (618) 632-2177 (618) 622-2220 (618) 667-4581

Handee Mart

411 N Main St, Caseyville, IL 62232

(618) 344-3667

https://www.facebook.com/ handeemartcaseyville/

Huck's Convenient Food Store

1029 Lincoln Hwy, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

(618) 632-4807

www.hucks.com

702 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 345-9777

Pilot Travel Center Shell

970 US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269 820 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294 1011 W US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269

(618) 622-0630 (618) 667-0946 (618) 632-2787

pilotflyingj.com https://find.shell.com

TA

819 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294

(618) 667-9931

www.ta-petro.com

Circle K

Moto Mart

www.circlek.com

www.shell.com

Retail & Services Bike Surgeon

201 E State St, O'Fallon, IL 62269

(618) 622-1693

https://bikesurgeon.com/

Chelsey Reed-Hair Designer & Makeup Artist

2400 N Center St Maryville, IL, 62062

(618) 410-0882

www.facebook.com/chereed hairstylist

Chiropractic Works

410 Regency Ctr, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 477-8364

www.chiropracticworkscollin sville.com

Code 3 Spices

302 E. Main St. Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 855-8855

https://code3spices.com/

DogWatch Hidden Fences

Email: Alan@dogwatchofillinois.com

(618) 692-9131

www.dogwatchofillinois.com

Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Denise Arendell

303 Fountains Parkway, Suite 210 Fairview Heights, Il 62208 denise.arendell@edwardjones.com

(618) 622-4977

www.edwardjones.com/deni se-arendell

Kelly's Butcher Shop & Deli

804 South Main St., Troy, IL 62294

(618) 667-6268

https://www.facebook.com/ KellysButcherShopDeli/

Lonnie's Liquors

2004 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 344-3430

1150 St. Louis Road, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 345-0611

25 Commercial St, Millstadt, IL 62260

(618) 476-7490

7835 Ivory Ave. St. Louis, MO 63111

(314) 638-2710

Email: Alan@xgreensynthetic.com

(314) 241-8873

Mike's Automotive

Xtreme Green Synthetic Turf

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Hotels Comfort Inn Collinsville

8 Commerce Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234

(480) 725-1637

www.wyndhamhotels.com

Days Inn Collinsville

12 Commerce Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 803-4032

www.wyndhamhotels.com

4 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 346-0607

www.marriott.com

Fairfield Inn by Marriott St. LouisCollinsville La Quinta Inn & Suites Collinsville

6 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 855-8400

www.laquintacollinsville.com

(618) 223-5383

www.wyndhamhotels.com

(618) 624-3636

www.choicehotels.com

(618) 212-1300

www.ihg.com

(618) 688-2526

www.wyndhamhotels.com

(618) 398-7124

www.radisonhotels.com

Best Western- Troy

2 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234 305 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 313 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 45 Ludwig Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 140 Ludwig Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 2020 Formosa Rd, Troy, IL 62294

(618) 667-9200

www.bestwestern.com

Red Roof Inn

2030 Formosa Rd, Troy, IL 62294

(618) 667-2222

www.redroof.com

Super 8-Troy

910 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294

(618) 505-1189

www.wyndhamhotels.com

Super 8-Collinsville Econo Lodge Holiday Inn Super 8 by Wyndham Country Inn & Suites by Radisson

Best Western

116 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269

(618) 622-8600

www.bestwestern.com

Extended Stay America

154 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269

(618) 624-1757

www.extendedstayamerica.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites

136 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269

(618) 726-2323

www.wyndhamhotels.com

Sleep Inn

140 Venita Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269

(618) 589-3999

www.choicehotels.com

TownePlace Suites by Marriott

445 Regency Park Drive, O'Fallon, IL 62269

(618) 624-4900

www.marriott.com

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Blueberry Cake Donuts Busy mornings can be stressful for the entire family. Take a few minutes over the weekend to whip up these Blueberry Cake Donuts to take some stress out of your week. Plus, because they’re a kid favorite, they are perfect for a full day of learning at home or in the classroom.

Find more breakfast recipes perfect for busy, on-the-go mornings at Culinary.net.

Blueberry Cake Donuts Ingredients: 1 cup cake flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt, divided 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided 2 eggs, plus 1 egg yolk 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups blueberries 2-4 cups powdered sugar ½ cup milk Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, whisk cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda and baking powder.

In large bowl or stand mixer bowl, beat butter, sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs and yolk; mix until creamy. Alternate adding buttermilk and flour mixture until blended.

Remove bowl from stand mixer, add blueberries and stir until combined.

Fill piping bag with batter. Fill mini-donut pan cavities about halfway.

Bake 8-10 minutes. Cool completely.

In medium bowl, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, milk, remaining salt and remaining vanilla extract.

Add additional 1-3 cups powdered sugar until mixture reaches desired thickness.

Dip cooled donuts in glaze and place on wired rack to drip off excess.

Substitution: If cake flour isn’t available, measure 1 cup all-purpose flour and remove 2 tablespoons. Add 2 tablespoons cornstarch.

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