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10/7 McGivney Fall Golf Classic (Sunday: 8:00 am)
Introduced in 2015, the 3rd Annual McGivney Fall Golf Classic will take place at Timber Lakes Golf Course in Staunton on Sunday, October 7th, 2018 at beginning at 8AM with an outdoor Mass. It will be followed by a shotgun start and will finish with a luncheon and silent auction. Registration forms can be found at http://mcgivneygriffins.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/McG-Golf-Classic-REG2018.pdf.
10/7 2018 St. louis Walk for PKD (Sunday: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm)
St. Louis PKD Chapter / 2018 St. Louis Walk for PKD / October 7 / 9:30 am - 12:30 pm / Tower Grove Park, Sons of Rest Pavilion / St. Louis, MO Please join individuals, families, friends, and supporters for the annual Walk for PKD to end Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). The PKD Walk, organized by the St. Louis Chapter of the PKD Foundation, is collecting donations in an effort to reach their $35,000 annual goal. 100% of money raised for the Walk goes toward life-saving research. To register or donate, visit https://pkdfoundation.salsalabs.org/stlouiswalk/index.html PKD is a life-threatening genetic kidney disease striking both children and adults. Parents with PKD have a 50 percent chance of passing PKD to each of their children. Once a person has kidney failure, the only treatment options are dialysis or a transplant. Approximately 600,000 Americans and 12.5 million worldwide have PKD. The PKD Foundation is the largest and only private funder of PKD research in the US solely dedicated to finding treatments and a cure to improve the lives of those it affects. The St Louis chapter organized and run by an all-volunteer committee is one of nearly 60 local chapters throughout the country. Walk Itinerary: Registration/Check in: 9:30-11:00 AM Penny Kids Dash: 10:30 AM Opening Ceremony: 10:40 AM Ribbon Cutting and Walking the 1.5 mile Route: 11:00 AM Snow cones: 11:20 AM Event ends: 12:30 PM
10/10 Ooh La La Spa 10th Anniversary Open House (Wednesday: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, Ooh La La will host an open house for the public at its location at 110 Cottonwood Rd. in Glen Carbon on Wednesday, October 10th. The event includes free mini HydraFacials (on a first-come, first-served basis), drawings for prizes, drinks and snacks, as well as an introduction to Ooh La Las new Fountain Club loyalty program.
10/10 Radium Girls (Wednesday: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity and luminous watches the latest rage - until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease.
10/11 Radium Girls (Thursday: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity and luminous watches the latest rage - until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease.
10/12 Radium Girls (Friday: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage - until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease.
10/13 Radium Girls (Saturday: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity and luminous watches the latest rage - until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease.
10/13 Birthday Bash & Outdoor Market (Saturday: 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
The Chirping Frog Antique Mall is turning 2. Come help us celebrate! Outdoor market space is available, indoor sales throughout the shop. Food available for purchase, bake sale, door prizes and more. Open daily 9-5. 7479 State Route 4 in Worden, IL. Straight up I-55 to exit 33. Just a hop, skip and a jump away.
10/14 Radium Girls (Sunday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage - until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease.
10/14 Birthday Bash & Outdoor Market (Sunday: 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
The Chirping Frog Antique Mall is turning 2. Come help us celebrate! Outdoor market space is available, indoor sales throughout the shop. Food available for purchase, bake sale, door prizes and more. Open daily 9-5. 7479 State Route 4 in Worden, IL. Straight up I-55 to exit 33. Just a hop, skip and a jump away.
10/20 4th Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Parade (Saturday: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm)
This October, furry, four-legged fundraisers from across Madison County will show off their Halloween best while helping provide educational opportunities for teens in need a world away. On Saturday, October 20, 2018, local dogs and their humans will descend on Joe Glik Park for Project Restores 4th Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Parade. This annual event helps the Edwardsville-based nonprofit in its mission to address education, clean water and medical care issues in developing countries. Registration for the event begins at 11:30 a.m. at Joe Glik Park, located at 710 E. Lake in Edwardsville, with the Parade to follow at 12:30 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best pooch costume based on originality, creativity, behavior, and theme with owners. Its free to watch the parade, but lawn chairs are encouraged. For those participating in the costume contest, there is a $20 per dog entry fee the day of the event or $15 if pre-registering. Payments can be made through www.project-restore.org, info@project-restore.org or Venmo at Project-Restore. Dogs must remain leashed, have current rabies and vaccination tags, and wear I.D. tags at all times. No puppies under four months old are allowed. Proceeds from Howl-O-Ween will help Project Restore construct and equip a computer lab at the Nabitalo Senior Secondary School in Uganda, which serves more than 700 teenagers, many of whom were orphaned in the Sudanese Civil War. The Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Parade is sponsored by CKC Construction, RE/MAX Alliance, Kohls, TheBANK of Edwardsville, and Louer Facility Planning Inc. For more information on registration, sponsorships or becoming a vendor, please visit Project Restores Facebook page, email info@project-restore.org or call 618-781-4193.
10/21 Leclaire Parkfest (Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Friends of Leclaire (FOL) has hosted the popular Leclaire Parkfest every third Sunday in October since 1990. Located on the tree-lined grounds of beautiful Leclaire Park at Hale Avenue, the famous Leclaire Parkfest is one of Edwardsville's signature festivals. This year you’re invited to join the fun at the 27th Annual Leclaire Parkfest on Sunday, October 21st, 2018 from Noon until 5:00 PM. Food booths run by local non-profit organizations offer a wide variety of choices; everything from Italian beef, steak kabobs, chicken and dumplings, hot dogs, walking tacos, curly fries, funnel cakes, to old fashioned lemonade and more. A booth serving wine and beer is also on site. The St. Andrew's Relay for Life Team hosts a used book sale with thousands of books and very low prices with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. And of course there are a variety of craftsmen selling their unique wares and one of a kind products. Children’s activities include an art activity booth and games. The purpose of the festival is to promote Leclaire’s history, and to that end there are displays of photos, and literature about Leclaire available including walking tour brochures. There is also a narrated trolley tour of the historic district that runs throughout the afternoon on the half hour from the Friends of Leclaire booth. A display of vintage tractors and farm equipment can be found on the Madison Avenue side of the park. Parking for Leclaire Parkfest is available at Leclaire School on Franklin Avenue (2 blocks east of the festival), at the Historic Nelson Campus of LCCC (3 blocks north of the festival) or on the streets of Leclaire. Proceeds benefit the community development and philanthropic activities of Friends of Leclaire. Learn more at http://www.historic-leclaire.org/events/2016/10/16/parkfest.
10/27 McGivney Annual Halloween 5K Run/Walk (Saturday: 8:00 am)
It’s that time of the year again – time to get off the couch and start hitting the pavement! The 9th Annual Father McGivney Halloween 5K Run/Walk is on Saturday, October 27th, 2018. There will be a FREE Kid’s Halloween Party in the gymnasium – crafts, games, treats, face painting, and fun. Costumes are encouraged! Come out and have fun while supporting our school. Advanced registration for both events (run/walk and kid’s party) is strongly encouraged. We are happy to announce this year’s registration will be available online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-mcgivney-halloween-5k-runwalk-and-kids-halloween-party-tickets-40874412468! The deadline to be guaranteed a shirt in your size is WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17th.
10/31 Ed-Glen Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade (Wednesday: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Each year on Halloween night, an estimated crowd of 25,000 spectators line the streets of downtown Edwardsville in anticipation of this annual tradition. The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce has brought the Halloween parade to the community for nearly 100 years. Marching bands, school groups, organizations, entertainers, and more than 100 floats take to the streets. The 2018 Halloween parade theme will be announced to the public late August, 2018 - sponsorship and registration information will become available at that time. PARADE ROUTE Promptly at 6:30pm Wednesday, October 31, 2018, the parade will leave Lincoln Middle School parking lot at Schwarz & West Streets, then travel east on St. Louis Street to Vandalia Street, then north on North Main Street and will disband at High Street. Spectator parking is available in the 'super lot' east of Main Street, and on side streets along the parade route. The Jerry's Tire Sales lot is reserved for handicap parking. Portapots will be available at Walgreen's, First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, and Big Daddy's. Learn more at http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=274928.