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6/2 Live Music To Return To Edison's (Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Live Music Returns To Edisons Free Acoustic Performances On The Patio Every Friday From 6-9pm Edwardsville, Ill. Edisons Entertainment Complex will now feature live acoustic music on their patio every Friday from 6-9pm. There is no admission charge, however patio seating is reserved for dining guests age 21 and over. CALENDAR May 19: Nathan Hall 26: Matt Meyer June 2: Joe Fry 9: Midlife 16: Nathan Hall 23: Matt Meyer 30: Anthony Nanney July 7: Midlife 14: Joe Fry 21: Matt Meyer 28: Denver Wade Trent August 4: Midlife 11: Nathan Hall These live performances will compliment Edisons Al Fresco Fridays, where guests may purchase a grilled entre, side, salad, appetizer, and two drinks for just $19.95 per guest. Each week from 5-9pm, Edisons Al Fresco Friday menu will feature a new chefs specialty entre, salad, and side, and the weekly menu items will include pork steak, swordfish, honey-roasted half chicken, a French onion burger, beef, chicken, or shrimp shish kabobs, bacon-wrapped chicken livers, and a stuffed portabella mushroom. Beverage options will include house wine, well cocktails, and domestic or house beer. Guests may also choose to enjoy this special in Edisons dining room or lounge. Patio seating is limited, and reservations are recommended. To reserve a table, e-mail party@edisonsfun.com or call (618) 307-9020. Edisons Entertainment Complex is located at 2477 S. State Route 157 in Edwardsville. For a list of the live music performers or weekly chefs specialties, please visit www.edisonsfun.com. EdisonsWhat A Bright Idea! ###
6/4 Free Fun To Be Fit 5K Training (Sunday: 7:00 pm)
Ross Bushur will be doing a Free Fun To Be Fit -Service Project with the help a lot of his Cross Country/Running Friends!! They want to help anyone in the local community become more active and reach their goal in a 5k! The FUN Training will be completely FREE!! Offered at St Jacob Park on Sunday nights at 7pm. Starting Sunday May 21st... up to the 1st #RossRuns #IRun St Jacob Homecoming 5k on Saturday 7/15/17 at 8am! Come out and be part of the fun while being active!! Bring the family and join in!! Optional Tshirts will be available for purchase The Homecoming 5k will cost to register ***Fun To Be Fit is completely free and open to the public ... open to all ages and abilities Check out our Facebook page for information https://m.facebook.com/RossRunsIRun/ Register online http://getmeregistered.com/StJacobiRun5K http://getmeregistered.com/StJacobiRun5K
6/9 Edwardsville Route 66 Festival (Friday: 5:00 pm - 0:00 am)
It's the 20th Annual Route 66 Festival and fun is around every corner! Festivities begin Friday, June 9 through Saturday, June 10 at City Park in downtown Edwardsville. City Park opens at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and closes by midnight. Saturday's festivities begin at 8:00 a.m. with a 10k race and continues throughout the day with a classic car cruise, car show, family fun zone, gaming truck, music, food, local artists, wine and beer tent and more! Festival afternoons and evenings include local musical talent that can't be beat.
6/9 Live Music To Return To Edison's (Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Live Music Returns To Edisons Free Acoustic Performances On The Patio Every Friday From 6-9pm Edwardsville, Ill. Edisons Entertainment Complex will now feature live acoustic music on their patio every Friday from 6-9pm. There is no admission charge, however patio seating is reserved for dining guests age 21 and over. CALENDAR May 19: Nathan Hall 26: Matt Meyer June 2: Joe Fry 9: Midlife 16: Nathan Hall 23: Matt Meyer 30: Anthony Nanney July 7: Midlife 14: Joe Fry 21: Matt Meyer 28: Denver Wade Trent August 4: Midlife 11: Nathan Hall These live performances will compliment Edisons Al Fresco Fridays, where guests may purchase a grilled entre, side, salad, appetizer, and two drinks for just $19.95 per guest. Each week from 5-9pm, Edisons Al Fresco Friday menu will feature a new chefs specialty entre, salad, and side, and the weekly menu items will include pork steak, swordfish, honey-roasted half chicken, a French onion burger, beef, chicken, or shrimp shish kabobs, bacon-wrapped chicken livers, and a stuffed portabella mushroom. Beverage options will include house wine, well cocktails, and domestic or house beer. Guests may also choose to enjoy this special in Edisons dining room or lounge. Patio seating is limited, and reservations are recommended. To reserve a table, e-mail party@edisonsfun.com or call (618) 307-9020. Edisons Entertainment Complex is located at 2477 S. State Route 157 in Edwardsville. For a list of the live music performers or weekly chefs specialties, please visit www.edisonsfun.com. EdisonsWhat A Bright Idea! ###
6/10 Edwardsville Route 66 Festival (Saturday: 8:00 am - 0:00 am)
It's the 20th Annual Route 66 Festival and fun is around every corner! Festivities begin Friday, June 9 through Saturday, June 10 at City Park in downtown Edwardsville. City Park opens at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and closes by midnight. Saturday's festivities begin at 8:00 a.m. with a 10k race and continues throughout the day with a classic car cruise, car show, family fun zone, gaming truck, music, food, local artists, wine and beer tent and more! Festival afternoons and evenings include local musical talent that can't be beat.
6/10 3rd Annual Route 66 Blue Carpet Corridor festival day (Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
The Illinois Route 66 Blue Carpet Corridor will be celebrating its third annual festival event on Saturday, June 10. From Virden down to Collinsville on several historic alignments of Route 66, twelve communities will be offering car shows, festivals, museum and attraction open hours, children's activities, food, photo ops, and fun. Souvenir Blue Carpet Corridor 2017 passports will be available for free in all the participating communities, and visitors can get a unique stamp in each town. The complete list of passport stops is available at www.bluecarpetcorridor.org. Passport Stop open hours will be from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and many events and attractions will also follow that schedule. Also available on the website is a downloadable Schedule of Passport Stops and Activities. Communities participating this year are: Virden, Girard, Carlinville, Gillespie, Staunton, Hamel, Edwardsville, Litchfield, Mt. Olive, Glen Carbon, Troy, and Collinsville.
6/11 Free Fun To Be Fit 5K Training (Sunday: 7:00 pm)
Ross Bushur will be doing a Free Fun To Be Fit -Service Project with the help a lot of his Cross Country/Running Friends!! They want to help anyone in the local community become more active and reach their goal in a 5k! The FUN Training will be completely FREE!! Offered at St Jacob Park on Sunday nights at 7pm. Starting Sunday May 21st... up to the 1st #RossRuns #IRun St Jacob Homecoming 5k on Saturday 7/15/17 at 8am! Come out and be part of the fun while being active!! Bring the family and join in!! Optional Tshirts will be available for purchase The Homecoming 5k will cost to register ***Fun To Be Fit is completely free and open to the public ... open to all ages and abilities Check out our Facebook page for information https://m.facebook.com/RossRunsIRun/ Register online http://getmeregistered.com/StJacobiRun5K http://getmeregistered.com/StJacobiRun5K
6/15 Edison's 5th Anniversary Celebration! (Thursday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm)
Free cake! Free Edison's t-shirt with purchase of any All-Access Pass. $5 off any food & beverage purchase of $25 or more. $5 hours of bowling (incl. shoe rental!) $5 games of laser tag! $5 arcade bonus (with arcade purchase of $5 or more) $15 All-Access Pass the first 3 hours of the day!
6/16 Edison's 5th Anniversary Celebration! (Friday: 11:00 am - 1:00 am)
Free Edison's t-shirt with purchase of any All-Access Pass. $5 off any food & beverage purchase of $25 or more. $5 hours of bowling (incl. shoe rental!) $5 games of laser tag! $5 arcade bonus (with arcade purchase of $5 or more) $15 All-Access Pass the first 3 hours of the day!
6/16 Live Music To Return To Edison's (Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Live Music Returns To Edisons Free Acoustic Performances On The Patio Every Friday From 6-9pm Edwardsville, Ill. Edisons Entertainment Complex will now feature live acoustic music on their patio every Friday from 6-9pm. There is no admission charge, however patio seating is reserved for dining guests age 21 and over. CALENDAR May 19: Nathan Hall 26: Matt Meyer June 2: Joe Fry 9: Midlife 16: Nathan Hall 23: Matt Meyer 30: Anthony Nanney July 7: Midlife 14: Joe Fry 21: Matt Meyer 28: Denver Wade Trent August 4: Midlife 11: Nathan Hall These live performances will compliment Edisons Al Fresco Fridays, where guests may purchase a grilled entre, side, salad, appetizer, and two drinks for just $19.95 per guest. Each week from 5-9pm, Edisons Al Fresco Friday menu will feature a new chefs specialty entre, salad, and side, and the weekly menu items will include pork steak, swordfish, honey-roasted half chicken, a French onion burger, beef, chicken, or shrimp shish kabobs, bacon-wrapped chicken livers, and a stuffed portabella mushroom. Beverage options will include house wine, well cocktails, and domestic or house beer. Guests may also choose to enjoy this special in Edisons dining room or lounge. Patio seating is limited, and reservations are recommended. To reserve a table, e-mail party@edisonsfun.com or call (618) 307-9020. Edisons Entertainment Complex is located at 2477 S. State Route 157 in Edwardsville. For a list of the live music performers or weekly chefs specialties, please visit www.edisonsfun.com. EdisonsWhat A Bright Idea! ###
6/16 Jungle Book - Maryville Movie in the Park (Friday: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm)
Maryville Park and Rec Committee will begin their 2017 Movies in the Park series with the Jungle Book (2016-PG) on Friday, June 16 at Drost Park in Maryville, starting after dusk about 8:40-8:45. The Disney movie is a live action/animated story of a young boy trying to find his way through the jungle and his encounters with a lazy bear, devious snake and orangutan. The movie and Bobbys Frozen Custard are provided by Bobbys Frozen Custard, Cindys Critter Camp, Maryville Mayor Craig Short, Collinsville Township, and Redmon Insurance. Continuing this year, a number of local vendors will set up their tables and offer treats and prizes to those in attendance beginning at 7:30. Follow the green and blue signs off of Rt. 159 to Valadabene Drive to Schiber Court. Bring your lawn chairs, loungers, blankets, & bug spray to make your evening comfortable. If you have questions, call Maryville Parks & Rec 618-772-8555 between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Visit the Village web site at www.vil.maryville.il.us for a Park Map. Come and enjoy a great free evening for the family. The other movies in this summers series will be on Saturday nights and include Moana on August 5, Zootopia on September 16 and Rogue One on October 14.
6/17 Maryville Fishing Derby (Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Maryville Parks & Rec, Bass Masters of Granite City and Midwest Members Credit Union will host the 17th Annual Maryville Fishing Derby Saturday, June 17 at Drost Park at Pavilion #1 at Drost Park off Schiber Court and Vadalabene. Registration begins at 9:00 with the Derby starting promptly at10:00 and ending at 11:00 AM. Refreshments will be provided by Midwest Members Credit Union. Any youngster 15 years or under may participate in this free, is a catch and release event. Since they are under the age of 16, they do not need a fishing license. Awards will be given for largest and most fish caught in various age divisions, as well as numerous attendance prizes given out. All a young boy or girl needs to bring to this event is their fishing pole, bait and a willing supervising adult. For further information visit our website at: www.vil.maryville.il.us for our Calendar of Events and Photo Gallery or Maryville Parks & Rec @ 618-772-8555
6/17 Edison's 5th Anniversary Celebration! (Saturday: 10:00 am - 1:00 am)
Free Edison's t-shirt with purchase of any All-Access Pass. $5 off any food & beverage purchase of $25 or more. $5 hours of bowling (incl. shoe rental!) $5 games of laser tag! $5 arcade bonus (with arcade purchase of $5 or more) $15 All-Access Pass the first 3 hours of the day!
6/18 Edison's 5th Anniversary Celebration! (Sunday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm)
Free Edison's t-shirt with purchase of any All-Access Pass. $5 off any food & beverage purchase of $25 or more. $5 hours of bowling (incl. shoe rental!) $5 games of laser tag! $5 arcade bonus (with arcade purchase of $5 or more) $15 All-Access Pass the first 3 hours of the day!
6/18 Dads Play Free At Edison's On Father's Day (Sunday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm)
On Sunday, June 18th, Edisons will offer a Dads Play Free special in honor of Fathers Day. All day long, dads may receive a complimentary pass valid for 3 hours of bowling, laser tag, and arcade play. Some restrictions will apply, and interested guests are encouraged to call or visit Edisons website for details. On Fathers Day, Edisons will also offer a $9.95 steak special, which includes a 10 oz. beef loin with demi glaze and parmesan rosemary steak fries. Edisons Entertainment Complex is located at 2477 S. State Route 157 in Edwardsville. For more information, visit www.edisonsfun.com or call (618) 307-9020.
6/18 Free Fun To Be Fit 5K Training (Sunday: 7:00 pm)
Ross Bushur will be doing a Free Fun To Be Fit -Service Project with the help a lot of his Cross Country/Running Friends!! They want to help anyone in the local community become more active and reach their goal in a 5k! The FUN Training will be completely FREE!! Offered at St Jacob Park on Sunday nights at 7pm. Starting Sunday May 21st... up to the 1st #RossRuns #IRun St Jacob Homecoming 5k on Saturday 7/15/17 at 8am! Come out and be part of the fun while being active!! Bring the family and join in!! Optional Tshirts will be available for purchase The Homecoming 5k will cost to register ***Fun To Be Fit is completely free and open to the public ... open to all ages and abilities Check out our Facebook page for information https://m.facebook.com/RossRunsIRun/ Register online http://getmeregistered.com/StJacobiRun5K http://getmeregistered.com/StJacobiRun5K
6/20 TNR Information Session (Tuesday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
TNR Information Session - Metro East Humane Society (MEHS) is starting a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program in Alton in an effort to reduce the stray and feral cat population. Cats will be trapped, taken to MEHS for spay/neuter surgery and returned to the area the following day. Cats will be ear-tipped and tattooed to identify them as community cats. In addition, MEHS is working to educate Alton residents about ways to coexist with community cats including tips for handling nuisance issues. To learn more about the TNR or how to volunteer for the program, MEHS is hosting an information night at Old Bakery Beer Company on June 20th 4-7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Old Bakery Beer Company is located at 400 Landmarks Boulevard in Alton.
6/22 Master Gardeners Open Gate Open House (Thursday: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
On Thursday evening, June 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will host an Open House at the Open Gate Demonstration Garden in Drost Park located in Maryville. A number of Master Gardeners will be stationed around the gardens to answer questions about their plantings and also about your specific garden inquiries. The main purpose of the Garden is to demonstrate to the public various common and uncommon plants and gardening techniques. This includes raised beds, tree planting, pruning, deadheading, companion plantings, weed control, composting and staking techniques. There are a multitude of themed beds as well such as a Butterfly Garden, Japanese Garden, Perennial Plant of the Year Bed, Herb Garden, Grass Garden, Meditation Garden, and Vegetable Garden to name a few. The Master Gardeners will also be selling over 150 varieties of daylilies that evening. The event is free and the garden is beautiful. To get to the Open Gate Demonstration Garden from Hwy. 159 take Vadalabene Drive to Schiber Court, then turn into the park on Myron Provence Parkway. You can also Google #8 Schiber Court or Drost Park.
6/23 Live Music To Return To Edison's (Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Live Music Returns To Edisons Free Acoustic Performances On The Patio Every Friday From 6-9pm Edwardsville, Ill. Edisons Entertainment Complex will now feature live acoustic music on their patio every Friday from 6-9pm. There is no admission charge, however patio seating is reserved for dining guests age 21 and over. CALENDAR May 19: Nathan Hall 26: Matt Meyer June 2: Joe Fry 9: Midlife 16: Nathan Hall 23: Matt Meyer 30: Anthony Nanney July 7: Midlife 14: Joe Fry 21: Matt Meyer 28: Denver Wade Trent August 4: Midlife 11: Nathan Hall These live performances will compliment Edisons Al Fresco Fridays, where guests may purchase a grilled entre, side, salad, appetizer, and two drinks for just $19.95 per guest. Each week from 5-9pm, Edisons Al Fresco Friday menu will feature a new chefs specialty entre, salad, and side, and the weekly menu items will include pork steak, swordfish, honey-roasted half chicken, a French onion burger, beef, chicken, or shrimp shish kabobs, bacon-wrapped chicken livers, and a stuffed portabella mushroom. Beverage options will include house wine, well cocktails, and domestic or house beer. Guests may also choose to enjoy this special in Edisons dining room or lounge. Patio seating is limited, and reservations are recommended. To reserve a table, e-mail party@edisonsfun.com or call (618) 307-9020. Edisons Entertainment Complex is located at 2477 S. State Route 157 in Edwardsville. For a list of the live music performers or weekly chefs specialties, please visit www.edisonsfun.com. EdisonsWhat A Bright Idea! ###
6/25 Free Fun To Be Fit 5K Training (Sunday: 7:00 pm)
Ross Bushur will be doing a Free Fun To Be Fit -Service Project with the help a lot of his Cross Country/Running Friends!! They want to help anyone in the local community become more active and reach their goal in a 5k! The FUN Training will be completely FREE!! Offered at St Jacob Park on Sunday nights at 7pm. Starting Sunday May 21st... up to the 1st #RossRuns #IRun St Jacob Homecoming 5k on Saturday 7/15/17 at 8am! Come out and be part of the fun while being active!! Bring the family and join in!! Optional Tshirts will be available for purchase The Homecoming 5k will cost to register ***Fun To Be Fit is completely free and open to the public ... open to all ages and abilities Check out our Facebook page for information https://m.facebook.com/RossRunsIRun/ Register online http://getmeregistered.com/StJacobiRun5K http://getmeregistered.com/StJacobiRun5K
6/30 Live Music To Return To Edison's (Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Live Music Returns To Edisons Free Acoustic Performances On The Patio Every Friday From 6-9pm Edwardsville, Ill. Edisons Entertainment Complex will now feature live acoustic music on their patio every Friday from 6-9pm. There is no admission charge, however patio seating is reserved for dining guests age 21 and over. CALENDAR May 19: Nathan Hall 26: Matt Meyer June 2: Joe Fry 9: Midlife 16: Nathan Hall 23: Matt Meyer 30: Anthony Nanney July 7: Midlife 14: Joe Fry 21: Matt Meyer 28: Denver Wade Trent August 4: Midlife 11: Nathan Hall These live performances will compliment Edisons Al Fresco Fridays, where guests may purchase a grilled entre, side, salad, appetizer, and two drinks for just $19.95 per guest. Each week from 5-9pm, Edisons Al Fresco Friday menu will feature a new chefs specialty entre, salad, and side, and the weekly menu items will include pork steak, swordfish, honey-roasted half chicken, a French onion burger, beef, chicken, or shrimp shish kabobs, bacon-wrapped chicken livers, and a stuffed portabella mushroom. Beverage options will include house wine, well cocktails, and domestic or house beer. Guests may also choose to enjoy this special in Edisons dining room or lounge. Patio seating is limited, and reservations are recommended. To reserve a table, e-mail party@edisonsfun.com or call (618) 307-9020. Edisons Entertainment Complex is located at 2477 S. State Route 157 in Edwardsville. For a list of the live music performers or weekly chefs specialties, please visit www.edisonsfun.com. EdisonsWhat A Bright Idea! ###