The Metro East Messenger 9.10.21 Issue

Local Business Spotlight: Pete’s Market, Events in the Metro East, Adoptable Pets Of The Week , Local Coupons, Recipe…And More!

Photo : Pete’s Market, 523 Troy Plaza, Troy, IL

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Local Events

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

Alton Expo 2021, Sept. 8th-12th at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Dr, Alton, IL. Fair food, games, rides, and entertainment are planned from Wednesday, September 8, 2021, to Sunday, September 12, 2021. The Expo opens at 5 p.m. each day and closes at 10 p.m.

2021 Motorball Preparty at EXO Lounge and Nail Bar, Sept. 10th, 5pm-12am. Kick off the car show weekend in Edwardsville at EXO Lounge! The Pre-party is hosted by Kicks on 66 in partnership with EXO Lounge and Nail Bar. A live DJ will be spinning classic rock favorites, Balkan Treat Box STL food truck will be on site, and EXO Lounge will be serving up delicious signature cocktails and drink specials. Don’t miss this amazing party with red carpet photo opportunities!EXO Lounge and Nail bar is one of the premier pit stops for the kicks on 66 car cruise!

Opera Edwardsville at Edwardsville City Park, September 10th, 7:30pm, Edwardsville City Park. Celebrate OE's return to live performance with its first-ever outdoor concert at the Edwardsville City Park. The concert will be free to the public.

Audiences are encouraged to bring their chairs and picnics to be enjoyed under the stars on the lawn of the Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St, Edwardsville.

City/Village Wide Garage Sales, Mark your calendars for the Community Garage Sales! DATES: Maryville-Sept. 10th and 11th. Troy- Sept. 17th and 18th. Brought to you by the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce. To register, go to garagesale.troycoc.com.

Kicks on 66' Car Show and Cruise, September 11th, 11am-2pm, at “On The Hill Golf Club” at the American Legion Post 199, 58 S. IL 157, Edwardsville, IL. For more information and tickets, go to www.kickson66.org.

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Local Events Bradley R. Smith Memorial Scholarship 5k Run/Walk, Sept. 11th, Troy Tri-Township Park, 409 Collinsville Rd, Troy, IL. For more info and registration, go to runforbrad.org.

Mother/Son NERF Night, Sept. 11th, 4-6pm, Tri-Township Activity Center, 284 Riggin Road, Troy, IL. Come out for a night of fun only for mothers and sons! Bring your own NERF guns and safety glasses and be ready to play. Mothers include any significant female role model - sisters over 18, aunts, grandmothers, family friend. Pizza & soda are included for all participants. $21 registration, $6 per additional child. Register here: bit.ly/3k9ZVsx Maryville Concert in the Park, Sept. 11th, 7pm, Fireman’s Park, 300 N. Donk Ave, Maryville, IL. Music by the Troy Community Band. Bring your lawn chairs. Additional parking available at Mother Of Perpetual Help Church east of the park.

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

37th Annual Italian Fest, September 17 & 18th, Main Street, Collinsville, IL. Be a part of the largest Fest in the St. Louis BiState area devoted to all things Italian. Events include a grape stomp, 5k, live music, bocce ball tournament, parade, food vendors and more! For a full list of events, go to italianfest.net.

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Local Events 40th Annual Belleville Oktoberfest, Sept. 17th-18th, 200 E. Washington St, Belleville. Enjoy 3 stages of live entertainment all-weekend long, + authentic German cuisine, a children’s area for the youngsters to enjoy, complete with rides, shaved ice, cotton candy and so much more + a wiener dog race, a car show, and so much more! For more info, go to bellevilleoktoberfest.com.

E-Cycle Event, Sept 18th, 9am-12pm at Troy United Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL. E-Cycle, shredding and prescription drop off. Slight charge on TVs. For more info, go to troymaryvillecoc.com or call (618)667-8769.

Maryville Concert in the Park, Sept. 18th, 7-8:30pm, Fireman’s Park, 300 N. Donk Ave, Maryville, IL. Music by the River Bend Dueling Pianos. Bring your lawn chairs. Washington Kettle Corn onsite. Additional parking available at Mother Of Perpetual Help Church east of the park.

MEHS Woofstock, September 18th, 11am-3pm @ Triangle H Farm, 2082 S. Moreland Rd, Edwardsville, IL. Come Join us for Woofstock, our annual fundraiser! Enjoy a day filled with music and variety of activities that is sure to be a blast for the whole family, including the 4-legged members, and help us celebrate Metro East Humane Society! We've got tons of super fun activities for kids, including crafts, games and pony rides. For more info, go to https://www.mehs.org/events/mehswoofstock-2021.

Street Art Festival, Sept. 18th, 11am-7pm @ Highland Square, 115 Broadway, Highland. Come out to the Annual Art Festival where the streets are transformed into an artist’s canvas! www.metroeastmessenger.com

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Local Events End of Summer Family Camp Out, Sept. 18-19 at Tri-Township Park District, 410 Wickliffe St, Troy, IL. Enjoy a night under the stars at the park! Price includes camp site, hot dog, chips, water, smores, and breakfast. The Chamber of Commerce will provide Ardy the Clown (she makes balloon animals), a caricaturist, a face painter, and Mosquito Joes will spray the camp site. There will be a decorate your campsite contest and the best decorated will win a special prize. Register Here: tritownshippark.recdesk.com/Community/Progr am.

Fall Crafters ONLY Craft Fair, Sept. 18th, 9am4pm, Anderson Hospital, 6800 State Rt. 162, Maryville, IL. Come shop with over 40 handmade crafters!! Each crafter has something unique to offer from woodworking, wreaths, handmade soaps, jewelry, knitting, paintings & much more! We also will have Washington Kettle Corn, a food truck, bake sale, raffle & much more!!! Our annual Fall Crafters ONLY Craft fair benefits the Anderson Hospital Auxiliary!

Free Halloween Costume Swap, Sept. 20th. Looking to trade in your gently used, family friendly Halloween costumes from past years? Costumes can be dropped off on Monday, September 20th and Friday, September 24th between 8:30am and 4:30pm at 10 Gateway Drive, Collinsville. Each participant that brings in a costume will be given a swap token to be used on Saturday, September 25 between 10:30am - 11:30am for a different costume. All donations are final.

Costumes are subject to availability, will be offer on a first-come, first served basis and may vary in size and style. Any leftover costumes will be given to a local donation center.

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7th Annual Hot Air Balloons Over Marine, Sept.

24th & 25th, 155 North Duncan St, Marine, IL. Watch bunches of colorful balloons float above at the 7th Annual Hot Air Balloons Over Marine event. The main event features launches on Friday and Saturday evenings, a sunrise launch on Saturday morning, and a balloon glow on Saturday evening. In addition, there will be many aviation activities and displays for attendees to enjoy, as well as other activities, food, drinks, a bounce house, and much more.

For more info, go to www.bomarine.org.

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Local Events Edwardsville Art Fair, September 24- 26th, City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL. Edwardsville Art Fair is a juried arts festival presenting the work of approximately 65 talented artists. The show takes place in City Park surrounding the Edwardsville Public Library in beautiful downtown Edwardsville. For more information, go to www.edwardsvilleartscenter.com/edwardsville-art-fair.

A Harvest Gathering 2021 Vintage Market, Sept. 24-26th at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, 200 S Belt E, Belleville, IL. We are a destination for decorators, designers, boutique owners, families, and weekend fun seekers of all ages. Each Forever Vintage Market Event is held over three days several times a year. Tickets can be purchased at door! First Pick Friday 1pm7pm ($10), Saturday 10am-5pm ($5), Sunday 10am-3pm ($5).

Collinsville’s Fall 2021 Garage Sale, Sept. 25th, 7-11am. Bring your items down to the Collinsville Activity Center (10 Gateway Drive) Parking Lot for a "City-Wide" Garage Sale! Entry fee is $10 for a 20'x10' booth space. Tables can be provided for $5 per table with a maximum of four tables per family. Limited number of tables available. For more details or to register, click here or contact the Collinsville Parks & Recreation department at (618)346-7529.

Miles for Mutts Dogs Walk, Sept. 25th 9am-10:30pm, Tri-Township Park District, 410 Wickliffe St, Troy, IL. Join Partners for Pets in Troy Tri-Township Park on Saturday, September 25 for the Miles for Mutts 5k and Dog Walk! Each Dog Walk “pawticipant” will receive a bandana for your perfect pooch and a goodie bag on event day! Event t-shirts and additional bandanas available for purchase. All funds raised will go towards the Partners for Pets mission of rescuing injured and neglected animals within the Saint Louis Metro area. To register, go to partnersforpets.salsalabs.org/milesformuttsdogwalk.

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July 29th, 2021, was the day that many Metro East residents had been waiting for a long time. It had been almost 3 years since the residents of Troy had a local grocery store. This changed when Pete’s Market finally opened last July. Owner Pete Patel, also owner of 4-0 Quick Shop at 804 S. Main St. in Troy, purchased the building in 2019 with a business plan to be progressive grocery store with a strong focus on customer service, and he didn’t disappoint!

The new store, located at 523 Troy Plaza, has a beautiful produce section (right), fresh bakery items made in the store, sections of organic foods, many local products, walkin beer cave and large selection of wine and liquor. A second full-size Kelly’s Butcher Shop & Deli (bottom left) was also brought into Pete’s Market.

This long-time local favorite deli (also located in the 4-0 Quick shop at 804 S. Main St, Troy), carries Boar’s Head along with a full selection of butchered meats.

The new grocery store building, formerly Schuette’s SuperValu, received a major transformation, inside and out.

The exterior now has a beautiful new stucco and stone façade (see top photo). The interior received new floors, LED lighting, stone columns and new lighted shelves. The aisles are wide and brightly lit, making it fresh and easy shopping experience.

Since their grand opening ceremony (left), they have received many rave reviews. This is the kind of grocery story that residents have been waiting for.

Future plans for Pete’s Market include online ordering from their website with curbside pick up and a slot room in the front left corner of the store that will have a full bar. A loyalty program is also coming soon Be sure to follow their Facebook page for updates and weekly sale ads.

If you haven’t stopped in Pete’s Market yet, I highly recommend it. They are open 7 days a week. Sun-Thurs: 8am9pm. Fri-Sat: 8am-10pm. Let’s support this local business so that they’ll be around for many more years to come! www.metroeastmessenger.com

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Local Events Taco Crawl, September 25th 2pm, Chava’s Mexican Restaurant, Edwardsville, IL. You are invited to join Chava's, Taqueria Z, The Foundry, Cleveland Heath and Big Daddy's for the second annual Taco Crawl. More detail to follow but save the date.

Proceeds benefit the Ed Glen Food Pantry.

Fall Farm Day at Willoughby Farm, Oct. 2nd 10am-2pm, 631 Willoughby Ln, Collinsville. Enjoy all the Fall festivities including hayrides, scavenger hunt, nature walk, kidz zone, goat yoga, food and drink, crafts, animals, and more. U of I Master Gardeners will be there, and fall/farm crafts, pumpkins and mums will be for sale. $2 per person, 2 & under free.

Granite City Social Club Bingo, Oct. 3rd, at St John UCC, 2901 Nameoki Rd. Doors open at 12:30pm. Games start 1:30pm. $1 admission and $1 for 4 cards. Everyone 50 years old and up or disabled welcome to play. Masks are required at this time. Questions call 618-444-6771.

Family Campout at Glik Park, Oct. 6th, 710 E. Lake Dr, Edwardsville. Don't miss the chance to camp out at Glik Park in Edwardsville. The cost is $40 for a family of up to four, additional person (over 2 years old), $5 fee. Provided: dinner, s’mores, breakfast, a movie, campfire, crafts and a night of family fun. To register, go to https://bit.ly/3CawCxJo Art in the Park, Oct. 8th-10th at Lindendale Park, Park Hill Dr, Highland, IL. The 17th Annual Art in the Park offers indoor and outdoor spaces filled with world class art in the hometown atmosphere of Lindendale Park. This two-day juried indoor and outdoor exhibit, sponsored by Highland Arts Council, shows the works of nearly 60 artists in eleven mediums.

Approximately 9,000 attendees shop on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 10 am to 5 pm and on Sunday, October 10, 2021, from 11 am to 4 pm.

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In Local News…

The Niemeyer Agency recently presented Father McGivney Catholic High School an annual donation of $1,000 (below).

The Niemeyer Agency is proud to be an Annual Sponsor for Father McGivney Catholic High School. By this generous donation, Knights of Columbus – Niemeyer Agency is helping to build the future success of Father McGivney. The community support ensures that all students, regardless of their economic situation, have the opportunity to attend and succeed at Father McGivney Catholic High School.

Pictured are (from left) Eric Diekemper, Greg Mehochko, Jeff Niemeyer, Father McGivney Principal Joseph Lombardi, Michael Sullivan and Landon Schroeder.

Keller Farms, Inc. in Collinsville, IL presented a check for $2,500 to St. John’s Community Care in Collinsville (below). The donation was awarded through the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program of the Bayer Fund, which partners with farmers to provide grants to local nonprofits to help their communities.

Keller Farms, Inc. nominated St. John’s Community Care for the Bayer Fund grant opportunity.

Pictured are Lindsey Keller-Janssen representing Keller Farms and Nancy Berry, Executive Dir. of St. John’s Community Care.

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Local Events Belleville Chili Cook-Off, Oct. 8-9th, Downtown Belleville Main Street. Hosted by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, the annual Chili Cook-off has featured the culinary creations of individuals, local organizations, and area businesses for 37 years! What started with just a few vendors on one block of East Main Street in downtown Belleville has now grown to more than 60 vendors and is one of the largest festivals in Belleville. For more info, visit bit.ly/bvillechili.

Edwardsville Book Festival, Oct. 9th, 9am-3pm at Edwardsville City Park, 112 S. Kansas St, Edwardsville. Join in for a day of book-ish fun, including local authors, booksellers, music & storytelling, fun activities for kids, crafts for sale, and food & drink. For more details, go to bit.ly/3DXYhDs. Glen Fest 2021, Oct. 9th, 5-10pm, Miner Park, Glen Carbon. Food, drinks and entertainment. Bubble Bus 5-7, Johnny Rockett Band 7-10pm, and fireworks at dusk.

Maryville Concert in the Park, Oct. 10th, 3-5pm, Fireman’s Park, 300 N. Donk Ave, Maryville, IL. Music by the George Portz & Friends. Bring your lawn chairs. Additional parking available at Mother Of Perpetual Help Church east of the park.

Annual Touch-A-Truck, Oct. 16th 10am-2pm, Edwardsville Township Comm. Park, 6368 Center Grove Rd, Edwardsville.

Over the past six years, this FREE community event has given area families and children the opportunity to explore and learn about various vehicles they see every day, as well as some that are rarely accessible. In past years, Touch-A-Truck has hosted more than 30 vehicles of various purposes (fire trucks, farm equipment, utility vehicles, transit busses, etc.) and has welcomed thousands of guests.

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Local Events Witches Night Out 2021, October 16th, 4-9pm, Miner Park, Glen Carbon, IL. The date is set, the magic is brewing, and we can’t wait to show you what’s in store for our 2nd annual in person fundraising event. LIVE music by Johnny Rock-Itt & the Double Wide Symphony. Tickets go on sale at the stroke of midnight August 1st! Early bird special of $20 until 8/31. For tickets, go to https://bit.ly/3lwbNHV. Flugel Fest 2021, Oct. 16th, 11am-6pm, on the Highland Square. Live music by Heartbreak Line. Wing eating contest, best wings contest, bags tournament, kids' corner, silent auction and food & beer vendors. For more info: bit.ly/3lbfuAW. Touch A Truck, Oct. 16th, 10am-2pm, Edwardsville Township Comm. Park, 6368 Center Grove Rd, Edwardsville. Over the past six years, this FREE community event has given area families and children the opportunity to explore and learn about various vehicles they see every day, as well as some that are rarely accessible. In past years, Touch-A-Truck has hosted more than 30 vehicles of various purposes (fire trucks, farm equipment, utility vehicles, transit busses, etc.) and has welcomed thousands of guests.

Adventure Night, Oct. 16th, 5-8pm, Tri-Township Park District, 410 Wickliffe St, Troy. The annual Adventure Night is back: hayrides, face painting, food, games, costume contest and more. Free for the whole family!

Leclaire Parkfest 2021, Oct. 17th, 12-5pm, 900 Hale Ave, Edwardsville, IL. Join us for the 29th Annual Leclaire Parkfest at Leclaire Lake Park! The event will feature live music, arts and craft booths, games, trolley tours, and more! Food booths and a wine and beer garden will also be available. For more info: https://bit.ly/2Vu0WDw. www.metroeastmessenger.com

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Arkansas Possum Pie Whether it’s a holiday, birthday or reunion, this pie is a perfect conversation starter. It’s sweet, crunchy and filled with creamy, delightful layers of goodness. Find more unique dessert recipes at Culinary.net.

Ingredients: Crust: 3/4 1 1/2 1/2 1 1/2

cup butter cups flour cup brown sugar cups pecans, crushed

Cream Cheese Layer: 12 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 4 tablespoons heavy cream Pudding Layer: 3 egg yolks 2 cups whole milk 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Whipped Cream Topping: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 4 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract chocolate syrup 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. To make crust: In saucepan, melt butter; add flour, brown sugar and crushed pecans. Stir until combined. Press into 9 1/2-inch-deep pie plate. Bake 15-20 minutes until crust begins to brown. Cool completely.

To make cream cheese layer: In medium bowl, mix cream cheese until creamy. Add powdered sugar and heavy cream; mix until smooth. Spread over cooled pecan crust. Refrigerate.

To make pudding layer: In medium bowl, whisk egg yolks. Add milk; whisk until combined. Set aside. In separate medium bowl, whisk sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, flour and salt until combined. In saucepan over medium heat, add egg yolk mixture and flour mixture. Whisk constantly until pudding begins to thicken and bubble. Add butter and vanilla extract, stirring until butter is melted.

Pour chocolate pudding in shallow bowl. Cover with plastic wrap touching pudding to keep it from forming skin. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Pour pudding over cream cheese layer. Cover pie with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.

To make whipped cream topping: In stand mixer bowl, add heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whip until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream over pudding layer. Drizzle pie with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with chopped pecans. www.metroeastmessenger.com

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