The Metro East Messenger 6.4.21 Issue

Local Events Adoptable Pets of the Week

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Local Business Directory

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Coupons A Father’s Day Meal He’ll Love

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Buy One Entrée, Get One Half Off Must Present Coupon Expires 7/9/21

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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 their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EXOLounge.

EXO Lounge’s Upcoming Events: Friday 6/11 - Riley Holtz 7pm-11pm Saturday 6/12 - Jimmy the hat and Justin 6pm-10pm Saturday 6/19 - Piano Joe 6pm-10pm Saturday 6/26 - Musicology 6pm-10pm Indian Market Days at Cahokia Mounds, June 4th-6th at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and Interpretive Center, 30 Ramey St, Collinsville, IL. Over 30 Native American artists and vendors display Native American arts and crafts for sale. Many different tribal affiliations and media will be represented. Items include jewelry, clothing items, paintings, sculptures and others. This is a free event to attend. For more info, go to www.cahokiamounds.org.

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/.

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Local Events Designer Bag Bingo: Tailgate Style, June 10th, 7:30pm, at Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N Illinois St, Swansea, IL. Event by Hospice of Southern IL, INC. Grab your friends and mark your calendar for Designer Bag Bingo. We’re bringing back the Tailgate Style event this year in June. The original Designer Bag Bingo is evolving with our changing times so you can play from the safety of your own car. Using large screens and radio transmission, someone will win 1 New & Authentic Designer Bag Each Round of Bingo. All attendees must be 18 years or older and registration is $25 per person. To register or to get more information on each event visit https://bit.ly/3xbo87w.

Drive In Movie Night, June 11th, 6pm at Troy United Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville, Rd, Troy, IL. Troy/ Maryville/ St. Jacob/ Marine Chamber of Commerce & the City of Troy Tourism Founding presents Drive In Movie Night. Admission is $10/vehicle and includes a snack box. Tickets are available for purchase online and should be purchased prior to the event. Limited tickets are available. Gates open at 6 p.m. Entertainment starts at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 8:30 p.m. All proceeds are donated to the Chamber Foundation. Purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/troy-family-year-of-fun-tickets-156631504045.

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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Local Events JUNK in the TRUNK Flea Market/Craft Fair/Vendor Event, June 12th 9am-2pm, Christ Church, 339 Frank Scott Pkwy E, Fairview Heights, IL. Join us for an amazing day of fun as we host a JUNK in the TRUNK sale/Flea Market/Craft Fair/Vendor Event. Come out and browse over 100 parking spots full of interesting items, both new and used. Enjoy browsing while listening to the great tunes belting out from local DJ Jim Hursey of Sounds Unlimited. 50/50 drawing.

Bring a lawn chair, stay for lunch and listen to the music from Sounds Unlimited. Free Entry.

O’Fallon Summer Movies in the Park, Event sponsored by the O’Fallon Parks & Recreation. Join us at 6pm at the Community Park, 401 E. 5th St. O’Fallon, on fields 4/5 for a different movie on a Friday during the summer months.

All movies are family friendly and FREE, so bring your popcorn buckets and blankets for family movie night. Here are the upcoming movies: June 18th-Frozen II, July 16th- Spiderman Homecoming, Sept. 17th- Raya and the Last Dragon, Oct. 8th- Jumanji II: The Next Level.

June Skyview Craft Fair, June 19th, 10am at the Skyview Drive-In Movie Theater, 5700 N. Belt W, Belleville, IL. We're doing it again! Come out to Skyview Drive-In in Belleville, IL. We will have crafters, vendors, and food trucks. Masks are required for all customers and vendors. The event has no entry fee.

Children's Arts in the Park, Saturdays, beginning June 19th thru July 31st, 9-10:30am at Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL. Arts in the Park 2021’s theme is scale and perspective. Our projects will focus on changing the way we view and interpret the world around us: Low, Small, High, Far, Close, and Giant through painting, mixed-media sculpture, printmaking, clay, and fibers. Registration is on-site at City Park, Edwardsville.

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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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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 Edwardsville Fishing Derby 2021, June 19th, 8:30am, Leclaire Lake, 900 Hale Ave, Edwardsville, IL. This derby is designed for youth up to 15 years old, accompanied by an adult. 8:30 AM - Registration for the Leclaire Lake Fishing Derby begins Gazebo. 9:00 AM - A representative from IDNR will start the day off with a presentation. Participants have an hour and a half to catch as many fish as they can. 10:45 AM the fish will be counted, and prizes given out.

NEED TO BRING: Fishing Pole, Live Bait, Supplies (ex. pliers), Water, Sun Spray and Mosquito Repellent. FISHING LESSONS: Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM and Friday, June 18, 2021, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The Croods 2 - Movie in City Park, June 19th, 8pm at Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL. Enjoy our first Movie in the Park for 2021 on June 19, 2021. Pack your blanket, chair, snacks and kiddos. We will bring the movie! It will start at dusk. This movie is sponsored by our very supportive partner, Busey Bank!

Movies On Main, beginning on June 19th, 8:30pm (dusk) on Main and Seminary St, Collinsville, IL. Grab the family and catch a movie under the stars! June 19: "Scoob", June 26: "Raya and The Last Dragon", July 17: "The Croods: A New Age", July 31: "Trolls: World Tour". No registration required for this free movie series. For more information, visit www.collinsvilleil.org or call the City of Collinsville Parks & Recreation Department at 618-346-7529.

BazaArt, June 26th, 5-9pm, 212 E. 1st St, O’Fallon, IL. Hosted by the O’Fallon Parks & Recreation. We are excited to bring BazaArt, a new art festival, to the O’Fallon Downtown District! This evening will be filled with fantastic and funky art vendors, a chalk art walk and contest hosted by Art Gecko Creative Studio, food and drink throughout the downtown, live music and lots of fun! Artists, apply at https://ofallon.seamlessdocs.com/f/BazaArtApplication.

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Local Events Marine Summerfest 2021, Welcome back summer this year at the Marine Summerfest June 25th and 26th 2021.

There will be plenty of food, rides, and FUN!! Carnival foods such as Lemonade Shake Ups, Corn Dogs, Cotton Candy, Funnel Cakes, Sno-Cones, and more to tame your hunger while you bring your family out to enjoy carnival rides and games right here in Marine! Hours will be: June 25th 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, June 26th 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm. Cost: Tickets are available onsite for rides & attractions. Food can be purchased onsite as well. Cash and Credit cards both accepted. Edwardsville Arts In City Park – Symphony Concert Series, 101 S. Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the beautiful music of the Edwardsville Community Symphony on the last Sunday of the month from May to August. June 27th - "Water is Life" collaboration with Edwardsville Watershed and Nature Center. Pre-concert performance by SIUE Suzuki Program starting at 6:30 PM. July 25th - "Side by Side" with performances by Edwardsville High School Orchestra as a mentoring collaboration. Not to be missed! August 25th Summer Symphony Finale with guest conductor Jay Harkey and special guest Aza Duo. Belleville's FREE Fishing Derby, June 27th, 10am at Bellevue Park, 401 Bellevue Park Dr, Belleville, IL. The annual Catch and Release Fishing Derby is a fun FREE event sponsored by the Belleville Parks & Recreation. For all children ages 4-15.

Rock’n the USA at EXO- featuring Johnny Rock-itt and the Double Wide Symphony, July 2nd, 5pm at EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. Live DJ from 5-7pm, Johnny Rock-itt from 7-11pm. Lawn games, mobile axe throwing unit, food and drink specials. $10 cover charge at the door or $250 VIP table for 6 purchased through the lounge website. https://visitexo.com/.

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Local Events Alton Fireworks Spectacular, July 3rd, 9:30-11pm at Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Dr, Alton, IL. Enjoy the magnificent glow of the Alton Fireworks Spectacular at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater! On July 3, 2021, sparks will fly as the fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment on the Liberty Bank Amphitheater stage before the real show begins in the Alton night sky. For more information, call (618) 465-6676.

Highland City Fireworks, July 4th, 8:30-9:30pm at Glik Park, 12525 Sportsman Rd, Highland, IL. Event sponsored by the Highland Parks & Recreation. Enjoy the show celebrating Independence Day! Fourth of July Fireworks, July 4th, 6pm, Tri-Township Park District, 410 Wickliffe St, Troy, IL. Come out, get a good seat, and enjoy our vendors, food, and live music before the fireworks start at dusk! Firework show provided by the City of Troy and paid for by Tourism Funds.

Maryville Firefighters Homecoming 2021, July 9th-10th, 5-11:55pm at Fireman’s Park, 300 N. Donk Ave, Maryville, IL. The annual Maryville Firefighters Homecoming is back with something for everyone! Acoustic duo Lanny & Julie and the Blue Marlin Band will perform both nights. There will be rides, games and food. A children’s parade brought to you by the Maryville Women’s Auxiliary will be Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are available at all Maryville banks and Maryville City Hall for $18 per sheet of 20. All proceeds go toward the Maryville Fire Department. If you would like to get a float in the parade, please call Alice: (618)541-9049.

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Unplug Illinois Family Fun Triathlon, July 10th, 9-11am, Vine Street Market, 111 S. Vine St, O’Fallon, IL. Unplug Illinois encourages people to get out, unplug, play, and engage with each other through experiences at local parks and recreation agencies. This event will be a Family Friendly Triathlon. Families will check in at the Vine Street Market, ride their bikes to the Community Park, walk 1 mile through the park, and then ride their bikes back to Vine Street Market to receive a FREE pass to O’Fallon Memorial Pool. This is a Family event, and the $5 fee covers everyone in the family. 1 Registration per family. Register at https://ofallonparksandrec.com/product/unplug-illinoisfamily-triathlon/.

St. Jacob Homecoming Parade, July 16th @7pm and July 17th @ 6:30pm at St. Jacob Township Park, 239 W. Main St, St. Jacob, IL. Our parade theme this year is MUSIC! Come rock with us on Friday night!

Code 3 Spices Smokin on Main, July 24th-25th, Uptown Collinsville, IL. It's Official! The City of Collinsville is shutting down Main St. for our 4th year! Code 3 Spices - www.code3spices.com is hosting its 4th annual Smokin' on Main BBQ Competition and Festival! Join the top professional teams and backyard teams from all around the country.

There will be amazing BBQ and drink vendors from near and far, and great entertainment from local groups! Please visit www.smokinonmain.com for ALL event info. This year's entertainment will consist of acoustic duo Lanny and Julie, The Blue Marlin Band and Shotgun Creek. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE COLLINSVILLE FOOD PANTRY & THE U.S. VETERANS FOUNDATION. Learn more about our products, mission and who we serve at www.code3spices.com.

Movie in the Park, July 24th, movie begins at dusk @ Drost Park, Myron Provence Parkway, Maryville, IL. Showing: Rudy. www.metroeastmessenger.com

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4-Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon 804 S. Main St. Troy, IL (618) 667-6268

302 E. Main St, Collinsville, IL (618) 855-8855

$9.99/LB Must present coupon.

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10% Off Any Merchandise In Our Store! www.Code3BBQSupply.com

CHELSEY REED

Save 10% On Grooming, 1 Day of Lodging Or Day Camp !

Hair Designer & Makeup Artist 2400 N. Center St, Maryville, IL (618) 410-0882

25% Off New Client Cut & Color Service

www.bennysbnb.com

*Must mention ad when booking

(618) 344-4096

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Father’s Day Meal He’ll Love Show Dad how much you love him with a meal that’s sure to satisfy all his cravings.

Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon 4 Bacon wrapped filet mignon from Kelly’s Butcher Shop & Deli (See ad and coupon on page 5) Generous amount of Grunt Rub Seasoning from Code 3 BBQ Supply (See ad and coupon on page 13) Heat grill to 450 F. Generously season both sides of the filets with Grunt Rub Seasoning. Place filets on direct heat. Cook for 7 mins, then turn and cook another 7 mins. If the filets require additional cook time, move them to the indirect heat to finish cooking. (Note, bacon must be cooked thru.) Let rest for 10 mins, then enjoy.

Serve with side of asparagus or green beans.

Oh-So-Berry Cobbler Servings: 8 2 2 2 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1/2 2

cups strawberries, sliced cups blackberries cups blueberries tablespoons lemon juice tablespoons cornstarch cups flour teaspoon baking powder teaspoon salt cup butter, softened cups brown sugar teaspoons vanilla extract nonstick cooking spray ice cream

Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, mix strawberries, blackberries and blueberries then add lemon juice and cornstarch; mix to combine.

Refrigerate 20 minutes.

In medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In bowl of stand mixer, beat butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract on medium speed until blended. Gradually add flour mixture until crumbles form.

Spray 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour berries into bottom of dish. Top berries with crumbles.

Bake 30-40 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve with ice cream. Find more summer recipes at Culinary.net. www.metroeastmessenger.com

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