The Metro East Messenger 5.7.21 Issue

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Local Business Directory

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100 Days Of Summer In The Metro East Coupons Fresh Citrus Brunch Recipes

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Local Events

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

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 them at https://www.facebook.com/EXOLounge.

Sat 5/8- Well Hungarians Stripped duo, 7pm-11pm Fri 5/14- Riley Holtz, 7pm-10pm Sat 5/15- Steven Wooley, 6pm-10pm Fri 5/28- Ethan Jones, 7pm-10pm Sat 5/29- Mike Sonderegger, 6pm-10pm Vine Street Market, May 8th, 8am at Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station, Downtown District-O’Fallon, IL. Vine Street Market is an open air, rain or shine farmers market nestled in the heart of the O'Fallon, IL Downtown District.

Each Saturday you can shop for locally grown vegetables, flowers, fruits, eggs, cheese and meats. We also have a great selection of bakers and sweet treats along with coffee, craft brew beverages, and artisans. Live music begins at 9am and plays until noon. We have patio seating, and a food truck will be on site, along with numerous restaurants and shops within walking distance of the market. We are bicycle and pet friendly, come see us and shop local!

Parking Lot Bingo, May 8th at St. Jacob Township Park. Gates open @ 4pm. Bingo starts at 6pm. Tally is $10. Play 10 games, payout $50 per game. (2 or more winners split the pot accordingly.) 2 lightning rounds (extra charge).

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Local Events Yard Sale & Craft Fair, May 14th & 15th, Tri-Township Park Activity Center, 284 Riggin Rd, Troy, IL. While you're out looking for deals during the Troy City Wide Garage Sale, don't forget to stop by the Activity Center and Tri-Township Park. We'll have a variety of crafters and yard sale booths all in one place! Vendor Info: We'll be offering indoor and outdoor spaces at the skating rink & park! Crafters & yard sale booths are welcome. Perfect for those who live off the beaten path or who do not have space for a yard/garage sale at their home. Indoor Spots: $30. Outdoor Spots: $20.

To register, go to http://bit.ly/3bSdadr.

Movie in the Park, May 15th, movie begins at dusk @ Drost Park, Myron Provence Parkway, Maryville, IL. Showing: Frozen II (PG) 2019.

2021 Collinsville 'Kids Day' At The Park, May 15th, 8am at Woodland Park, Pine Lake Road, Collinsville, IL. Hosted by Meadow Heights Collinsville. The Collinsville "Kids Day" At The Park provides an opportunity for children to enjoy the outdoor experience of fishing. This is a FREE community event. Fishing Derby - No fishing license required if 16 years of age or younger. There will be four age divisions:6 years and younger7-9 years old, 10-12 years old, 13-15 years old.

Each division will have a winner for most fish caught. There will also be a trophy awarded for largest fish of the tournament. This is strictly a catch and release event. We will have a limited amount of bait and the Collinsville Memorial Library Center will have fishing poles on hand...please bring yours if you have them. 8:00-8:15am – registration, 8:15-10:30am - fishing time, 10:30-11am - snacks and prizes awarded. You must pre-register your kids for this event: https://bit.ly/3t3rbMy.

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Local Events Maker's Market Spring Craft Show, May 15th, 9am at Makers Market Maryville, 2929 N Center St, Maryville, IL. Over 30 outdoor vendors and 60 indoor vendors to choose from. Free. Enjoy shopping, food and giveaways.

Vendors, please email: Makersmarketllc@gmail.com.

St. Jacob UCC Strawberry Fest, May 16th, 11am-4pm at St. Jacob UCC, 207 W. Main St. Saint Jacob, IL. Drive Thru Strawberry Fest. Grilled Brats, Hot Dogs, Pork Burgers, German Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Strawberries, Strawberry Desserts, Ice Cream. Live entertainment, kettle corn, raffle, and much more.

Spring Fling Barn Dance, May 21st, 6pm -10pm at Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve, 631 Willoughby Lane, Collinsville, IL. St. 6PM: Bonfire & yard games. 7PM: 30-minute line dancing lesson for all ages followed by a night of country music and line dancing! Food and drink available for purchase including KiwanisHamburgers and hotdogs, kettle corn, sodas, water and chips. Sloan's will have a cash bar selling adult beverages.

Admission: $8 per person.

Kid’s NERF Night, May 21st and 28th, 6-8pm at Tri Township Activity Center, 284 Riggin Rd, Troy, IL. Cost: $10/person. Includes: Pizza, soda, standard NERF elite bullets. Bring: Safety glasses & your own NERF gun. Because of limited capacity, only one adult can attend per child. Adults can also drop off & pick up. Registration required at bit.ly/3rZN0eN. Wood River Food Truck Festival, May 29th, 11am-6pm, on Ferguson Ave, Wood River, IL. Hosted by the Downtown Wood River Business District and Wood River Enrichment Network. Food trucks, live music, vendors and more! If anyone you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Missy at Rustic Roots (618) 660-7766. www.metroeastmessenger.com

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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

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

536 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294

(618) 667-4581

1029 Lincoln Hwy, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

(618) 632-4807

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

Huck's Convenient Food Store Moto Mart

www.circlek.com

www.hucks.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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www.mikesautomotive.net

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Restaurant Directory Restaurant Name

Address

Other Features

Website

American/Bar & Grill

Denny's

1) 27 Jct Dr W, Glen Carbon, IL 62034, (618)659-1922 Classic American comfort food, Open 24 2) 522 Ramada Blvd, Collinsville, IL 62234, Hours (618) 345-8995 3) 737 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618) 622-0471

Gulf Shores Restaurant 215 Harvard Drive, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 650-9109 & Grill

IHOP

Lottie's Café

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

www.dennys.com

Cajun Comfort Food/Fresh www.gulfshoresrestaura Seafood/Daily Specials/Weekly Live ntandgrill.com Music (see website for dates and times)

Wide variety of pancakes, American breakfast and diner fare.

www.ihop.com

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

1) 921 S. Arbor Vitae, Edwardsville, IL 62025 Order (618)659-856 Online/Carryout/Patio/Brewery/Seasona 2) 1104 S. Cherry St., O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618)726l Specials 2244

www.peelpizza.com

Video Gaming/Pool/Dart Leagues/Draft https://www.facebook.c and Craft Beer Selections/Daily om/TheCommandPost70 Specials/Children welcome with an 8/ adult. 18+

The Command Post Bar and Grill

104 N Main St, Troy, IL 62294(618) 667-9892

The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill

171 S. Main St, Glen Carbon, IL (618) 288-2141

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

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

https://www.facebook.c om/WoodenNickelGlenC arbon/ www.timeoutsportsbargr ill.com

Asian

Mexican Zapata's Mexican Restaurant

1) 8 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, IL, (618) 343-1337 2) 4660 N Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL, (618) 277-5474

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

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Local Events "Parks" & Rec Escape Room, May 25th-30th, Hosted by Collinsville Parks and Recreation, 10 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL. Can your team (of up-to-four players) decipher the clues and escape the room before time runs out?! The team that escapes the room with the most time to spare will win an awesome prize basket!

Price: $20 per team. Your Team Captain is the only one who needs to register for your team. To register, go to http://bit.ly/3sLnGKq. Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks Celebration, May 30th, 4-10pm at Collinsville Aqua Park. Live music will begin at 4:30 pm by Straight 6 and continue with That 80’s Band 7:00 pm. A fireworks show will follow the National Anthem at 9:15 pm. Food trucks will be on site for dinner and drinks will be available for sale. Due to the State of Illinois COVID-19 mitigations, general admission to the event is NOT allowed this year. Individual "pods" will be sold for groups of up to eight individuals for onsite viewing of the fireworks at a cost of $25 per pod. Pods will measure 10' in diameter and come with two reserved parking spots at Gateway Convention Center and eight wristbands. Masks must be worn outside pods. (VIP tickets are also available, see website.) *You must have a ticket/wristband in order to attend this event onsite. If you do not have a ticket/wristband, you may watch the fireworks from an offsite location. For tickets, go to https://bit.ly/3xiy92Q. Alton Memorial Day Parade, May 31st, 10am, Alton, IL. Celebrate Memorial Day by experiencing the oldest consecutive running parade in the entire nation. This year marks the 154th anniversary of the parade. The first one was held in 1868, just three years after the end of the Civil War. Bring your lawn chairs and line the streets to show your support and join in on the fun.

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Local Events Caseyville Village Wide Yard Sale, June 4th and 5th, 7am-5pm. Caseyville Village Wide Yard Sale. Going on at the same time as the Library Sidewalk Sale! (separate event). Permits MUST be purchased AT the Caseyville Library, $10.

Permits will be on sale between May 1st-28th. To be included on the map, permits MUST be purchased by Friday, May 28th. Maps will be available by Saturday, May 29th at the following locations: FCB Bank | Caseyville Village Hall | Caseyville Library | Caytown. We will follow all social distancing guidelines that are in place at this time. Proceeds benefit the Caseyville Public Library newsletter and programs.

Movie in the Park, June 5th, movie begins at dusk @ Drost Park, Myron Provence Parkway, Maryville, IL. Showing: Playing With Fire (PG) 2019+.

International Horseradish Festival, June 4th-5th. The International Horseradish Festival is right around the corner.

We are excited to announce that the festival is moving to Uptown Collinsville on Main Street. This new location for the festival will give us the ability to reach potential attendance of over 25,000 attendees. Cornhole tournament, Car show, Bags Tournament, Root toss, Root grinding, Bloody Mary Contest, Live Music and more. For schedule of events and more info, go to https://internationalhorseradishfestival.com/events/.

Edwardsville Route 66 Festival, June 12th, City Park, downtown Edwardsville. Come get your kicks at the Edwardsville, Illinois Route 66 Festival! If classic cars, great food and fun are your idea of a good time, join us for the 23rd Annual Route 66 Festival on June 12 at City Park in downtown Edwardsville. Stay tuned for Schedule of Events coming soon. Go to https://www.edwardsvilleroute66.com/ for more info.

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Whether you want to live like the locals or you’re planning a staycation, there’s no shortage of things to do this summer in the Metro East!

1. Enjoy a nature walk at the Watershed Nature Center. www.watershednaturecenter.org

17. Go hiking at Willoughby Farms.

18. Watch Frozen II with the family at Drost Park on June 5th.

2. Try some new foods at the 3rd Wood River Food Truck Festival. https://bit.ly/2Sqw05c

19. Attend the Edwardsville Route 66 Festival on June 12th.

3. Listen to a free concert at Edwardsville City Park.

20. Catch a Tuesday night movie at the Wildey Theatre. http://www.wildeytheatre.com/

4. Visit a locally owned bookstore, such as Afterword Books. www.afterwordsbooks.com 5. Take a moonlight Hike at The Nature Institute on 5/26. www.thenatureinstitute.org 6. Throw a back yard party. Be sure to call Mosquito Joe ahead of time! metroeastil.mosquitojoe.com 7. Visit local petting zoo such as Tri-Township Park. www.tritownshippark.org

8. Attend the Memorial Day Fireworks Celebration in Collinsville. www.collinsvilleil.org 9. Enjoy a Tailgate Luau on June 4th. https://bit.ly/3vIVysG 10. Visit your local library and sign up for their summer reading program or book club.

11. Pack a picnic and visit a local park, such as Joe Glik Park in Edwardsville. www.cityofedwardsville.com 12. Visit one (or all) of the many local Farmers Markets! www.localharvest.org/edwardsville-il/farmers-markets 13. Donate to a local Blessing Box. www.becausetheymatter.com/boxes 14. Pick your own fruit at Eckert’s. www.eckerts.com/cropupdates-and-seasonal-farming

21. Try one of the recipes printed in our publication and tag us on social media. www.metroeastmessenger.com/editions 22. Download the app and try to find one of the many geocaches in the Metro East! www.geocaching.com/play 23. Try yoga in the park. https://bit.ly/2R3mEvR 24. Join Ultimate Flip Cup Championship at EXO Lounge. https://visitexo.com/ 25. Gather the family and watch the Alton Memorial Day Parade, on May 31st.

26. Go fishing at Drost Park. https://www.vil.maryville.il.us/266/Drost-Park 27. Attend the Indian Market Days at Cahokia Mounds on June 4th-6th.

28. Find a place to volunteer locally. Here’s a great resource: https://www.facebook.com/glenedvolunteer.

29. Learn to play disc golf. Here are a list of local courses: https://bit.ly/2RrWYZQ 30. Take a ride up the Great River Road! Do some hiking at Pere Marquette State Park and grab lunch at The Loading Dock.

15. Attend the International Horseradish Festival June 4th and 5th. internationalhorseradishfestival.com

31. Rainy day? Gather your friends and try and escape room. A great one we recommend is Code Rulers Escape Room in O'Fallon, IL. http://www.coderulers.com/.

16. Cool off with frozen custard at Bobby’s or Andy’s Frozen Custard.

32. Play laser tag at The Edge (https://www.edge618.com/) or Edison’s (https://edisonsfun.com/entertainment/laser-tag/).

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33. Attend a local homecoming. Many are still being announced. Read our next issue for more details!

34. Soak up the sun at a local pool the Collinsville Aqua Park. www.collinsvilleil.org/departments/aquapark 35. Listen to live music on Friday and Saturday nights at EXO Lounge. https://visitexo.com/ 36. Ride the local bike trails. Here’s the Metro East map: https://bit.ly/3utSm3P. 37. Visit a local winery such as Bella Vista (bellavistail.com) or The Weingarten (theweingarten.com).

42. Stop by and check out the specials at Kelly’s Butcher Shop & Deli. Get new ideas for dinner!

43. See the Lebanon Classic Car Cruise on the first Saturday of the month, 5-8pm.

44. Attend the Bloody Mary Walk to support the Belleville Mural Project on May 29th.

45. Rent an electric bike at Pedego and hit the trails. https://www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers/edwardsvill e/

46. Go yard sailing at one of the many city-wide yard sales.

38. Celebrate Independence Day by watching the Alton Fireworks Spectacular on July 3rd.

39. Go to the Skyview Drive-In. http://skyview-drivein.com/ 40. Watch the sun set behind the St. Louis Arch at the Malcolm W Martin Memorial Park. https://www.theparkwithaview.com/ 41. 41. Feel like dancing? Check out the Spring Fling Barn Dance on May 21st at Willoughby Farm.

47. Watch the races at the World Wide Technology Raceway. https://www.wwtraceway.com/ 48. Attend the BazaArt Festival on June 26th, in O’Fallon. https://ofallonstation.com/events-at-ofallon-station/ 49. Visit the Gardens at SIUE. 50. Attend the Aerie’s Resort Wine Festival on June 26-27th!

Read the next issue, coming out on May 21st, for Part 2 of 100 Days of Summer in the Metro East!

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Fresh Citrus Brunch Recipes Recipes enhanced with fresh fruit flavors are often among the best when it comes to Spring brunches. Fruit can add levels of sweet, tart or even citrus flavor to all kinds of recipes. Try one (or both) of these recipes to bring Spring freshness to your next weekend brunch. Find more seasonal recipes and ideas at Culinary.net.

Sunshine Smoothie Servings: 2-4 2 2 2 1 1

cups orange juice cups grapefruit juice bananas, peeled and cut into chunks cup vanilla yogurt teaspoon vanilla extract

In blender, blend orange juice, grapefruit juice, banana chunks, yogurt and vanilla extract until smooth. Serve immediately. Note: If smoothie is too tart, reduce to 1 cup grapefruit juice.

Baked Lemon Donuts Serves: 12 2 3/4 2 1 3/4 2 2 2 1/2 1

cups flour cup sugar teaspoons baking powder teaspoon salt cup buttermilk eggs tablespoons butter, melted teaspoons lemon juice teaspoon vanilla extract teaspoon lemon zest

Lemon Sugar Topping: 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 cup butter, melted Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add buttermilk, eggs, butter, lemon juice, vanilla extract and lemon zest. Stir until combined. Pipe batter into donut pan. Bake 9 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

To make topping: In bowl, combine sugar with lemon zest. In separate bowl, place melted butter. Place donut face down in melted butter then face down in lemon sugar topping. Repeat with all donuts. www.metroeastmessenger.com

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