Highland Around Town - Oct. 11 edition
Noon Friday, Oct. 13, is the deadline to appear in next week’s “Around Town” listing. We must receive your event in writing with a contact phone number for questions. Submissions will be edited and appear in the week before the event date.
Send event info via email to lifestyle@bnd.com. Questions, call Jennifer Green at 618-239-2643.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness: NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group — 6:30-8 p.m. Online via Zoom. Free peer-to-peer support group for adults with a mental health condition working towards recovery. Every Wednesday. Open the Zoom app and enter 3914844542. For information: kelly.nami.swi@gmail.com or 618-798-9788.
Friday, Oct. 13
▪ Aviston Legion Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. 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 or avistonlegion.com.
▪ Boo at the Zoo — 5-8:30 p.m. every night thru Oct. 29. Saint Louis Zoo, One Government Drive, St. Louis. Families can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more at the Saint Louis Zoo’s nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience, Boo at the Zoo presented by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Please note, this is not a trick-or-treating event. Tickets must be purchased in advance. stlzoo.org/boo
▪ Dacre Stoker presents ‘Dissecting Dracula in 30 Rare Documents’ — 7-9 p.m. Case-Halstead Library, Maddux Room, 550 Sixth St., Carlyle. Author and great grand nephew of Bram Stoker (Author of “Dracula” and “The Mummy”) Dacre Stoker will present “Dracula in 30 Rare Documents” followed by a book signing and an introduction into 1931’s “Dracula” starring Bella Lugosi. Free and open to the public. casehalstead.org
Saturday, Oct. 14
▪ Flag Unveiling for Hispanic Heritage Month — 9:30 a.m. Missouri Botanical Garden, Farr Auditorium in the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. A history-making flag will make its debut at the Missouri Botanical Garden this weekend. The Hispanic Heritage flag, created by the Hispanic Festival, Inc. in collaboration with the Regional Arts Commission and the Latinx Arts Network, will be unveiled at the Garden Saturday morning. Created by local Hispanic artist José Garza, this flag serves as a cultural symbol recognizing and celebrating our Hispanic community’s many contributions, diverse cultures, and histories. Garza, along with Elisa Bender of LatinxArts, will share more about the history and purpose of the flag Saturday at the Garden. mobot.org
▪ River Bend Astronomy Club Viewing of the Solar Eclipse — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carlyle Lake, Dam East Boat Ramp, Carlyle. Telescopes will be set up for public use and club members will be available to educate visitors on the astronomical event. In addition to the eclipse event, an Owl Prowl will be held at the Carlyle Lake Outdoor Classroom from 6-8 p.m. Uncover the characteristics that make owls such a mystery, then embark on a guided hike in hopes to hear these fascinating creatures. 618-594-2484.
Saturday, Oct. 14 & Sunday, Oct. 15
▪ 22nd annual Vintage Voices Walking Tours — Oct. 14-15. Alton Cemetery, 5th and Vine streets, Alton. The hour-long walking tours will begin at noon all four days and leave from the main gate on Vine Street in Alton every 15-20 minutes. Tickets are on sale now online at vintagevoices.eventbrite.com. Pricing is $15 for adults and $10 for students with ID. A non-walking performance returns 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at Lovejoy Event Center, 401 Piasa St., Alton. Seating is limited to 60 people. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at vintagevoices.eventbrite.com.
▪ Zootoberfest at the Saint Louis Zoo — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Saint Louis Zoo, One Government Drive, St. Louis. Enjoy a Zoo-themed, family-friendly Oktoberfest. Take advantage of the cooler weather and visit the Zoo’s animals, exhibits and attractions. Kids can participate in fun activities, including an obstacle course and arts and crafts. German-inspired food, including beer brats, giant Bavarian pretzels, turkey legs and more, is available for purchase, along with apple cider, root beer and other soft drinks. Beer trailers throughout the Zoo offer a variety of local and craft brews (ages 21 and older) for purchase. An exclusive Zootoberfest beer stein with discounts for refills is available for purchase (while supplies last). Free admission. stlzoo.org/zootoberfest
▪ Highland Art in the Park — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. Lindendale Park, Highland. See works from over 65 artists in multiple media. Other features include art for kids, performing artists, food and more. highlandartscouncil.org
Sunday, Oct. 15
▪ 31st annual Leclaire Parkfest — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Leclaire Park, Edwardsville. This beloved fall tradition for the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon community features live music, festival food, a beer and wine garden, craft booths, a used book sale benefiting the American Cancer Society, children’s activities, a vintage vehicle exhibit, trolley tours and much more. historic-leclaire.org
▪ Golden Anniversaries Film Discussion: ‘F for Fake’ — 1 p.m. Hi-Pointe Main Theatre, 1005 McCausland Ave., St. Louis. Documents the lives of infamous fakers Elmyr de Hory and Clifford Irving. De Hory, who later committed suicide to avoid more prison time, made his name by selling forged works of art by painters like Picasso and Matisse. Irving was infamous for writing a fake autobiography of Howard Hughes. Orson Welles moves between documentary and fiction as he examines the fundamental elements of fraud and the people who commit fraud at the expense of others. Intro and discussion by Joshua Ray, film critic for KMOV and Co-Founder and Contributing Editor of The Take-Up. cinemastlouis.org/golden-anniversaries
Tuesday, Oct. 17
▪ Home and Community Education Marine Unit ‘Lessons for Living: Don’t Go It Alone’ — 7 p.m. Marine Activity Center, 101 W. Silver St., Marine. Home and Community Education is for everyone and offers education for both the home and the community. HCE provides unique and inventive ideas to its members through “Lessons for Living,” some of which comes from the University of Illinois Extension programs. Visitors always welcome. 618-792-1546.
▪ Parents of Addicted Loved Ones — 7-8:30 p.m. Online via Zoom. The PAL group provides education, support and hope to family members and loved ones of someone who has an addiction of substance use disorder. Free and open to all. For info or to join the Zoom meeting, contact Craig at 618-567-6095. palgroup.org
Wednesday, Oct. 18
▪ Nothing Bundt Cakes Sale — 9 a.m. (until sold out) HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, Medical Office Building lobby, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. Bundt cakes are $6 each. Cash or credit/debit cards accepted. Proceeds benefit the Auxiliary’s scholarship fund.
Other area happenings
▪ Beethoven’s Piano Cycle: Ingrid Fliter Plays the Third — 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Ingrid Fliter captivates in the passion and brilliance of Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto. Conductor Elim Chan paints vivid natural landscapes: the bracing Scottish winds of Mendelssohn’s Third Symphony, and the still night air of Elizabeth Ogonek’s “Moondog.” slso.org
▪ McKendree Homecoming Weekend — Oct. 20-22. McKendree University, Lebanon. McKendree University invites its alumni to come back to campus for their traditional Homecoming Weekend, which takes place Friday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 22. To see a list of events or to register, visit mckendree.edu/homecoming.
▪ The Fabulous Thunderbirds — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Legendary musical group The Fabulous Thunderbirds will bring their iconic sound, style, and showmanship to the Hett stage in a performance that is sure to both bring back old memories and create new ones. thehett.com
▪ 20th annual Center for Spirituality and Sustainability Leadership Awards Dinner — 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Fuller Dome, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville. Doors open at 5 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and live music. The awards dinner is open to the public. Tickets are $65. To reserve your ticket, call Tovia Black at 618-650-3246, email fullerdome@outlook.com, or visit fullerdome.org.
▪ Family Concert: A Zoo Called Earth — 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Dress up for Halloween and join your SLSO for an afternoon of fun. Through Peter Schickele’s “A Zoo Called Earth,” you’ll hear creatures ranging from fish and dinosaurs to kangaroos and elephants come to life from the perspective of an extraterrestrial tourist. Recommended for ages 5-10 years. slso.org
▪ HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary Used Book Sale — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27. St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, Ungacta Conference Center, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. Featuring an impressive selection of fiction and nonfiction books, children’s books, cookbooks, puzzles, DVDs, CDs and more. Prices for hardback books will be $2, paperbacks are 50 cents, children’s books will be 25 cents and 50 cents, and oversized paperbacks, puzzles and DVDs/CDs are $1. Friday’s afternoon’s sale is a $3 Bargain Bag Sale. 618-651-2592.
▪ Fall 2023 Health Fair — 6-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. Registration is now open for the event. All participants must register through the MyHSHS online medical record portal. Those wanting to attend must pre-register for an appointment online through MyHSHS, powered by MyChart, a free online personal health record that you can access securely from your home computer, laptop or mobile device. Registration will close at the end of day Sunday, Oct. 29 or when all appointments are filled. There are limited spots available and on-site registration will not be accepted. For assistance, please call 618-651-2739. hshs.org/st-josephs-highland
Local Scholars
• Missouri State University awarded 550 degrees to students during summer 2023. Brendan Schrage of Pocahontas graduated with a Master of Business Administration.
• Kristen Ess of Aviston participated in the Dr. James Girard Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) at Lewis University. The collaborative experience includes working one-on-one with a faculty mentor, and offers an experiential learning environment that accelerates their research careers, with many students presenting their outcomes at conferences and/or via publications.
Ess, who is majoring in physics, researched “A Mathematical Model of Disease Spread Incorporating the Environment and Interactions in Healthcare Settings” with faculty mentor Dr. Cara Sulyok, assistant professor of mathematics.
