Free holiday movies coming to the Collinsville Library
Submitted content Families are invited to watch free movies at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center this December. On Fridays in December, starting at 3 p.m., get cozy with some hot chocolate, compliments of the library, and enjoy these classics: Dec. 5 – White Christmas (Community Room) and Arthur Christmas (Children’s Floor) Dec. 12 – Miracle on 34th Street (Community Room) […]
Read More →Free seminar- Secrets of Organizational Success with DDI President Bob Rogers
Submitted Content Development Dimensions International (DDI) President Bob Rogers brings his special presentation on leadership to southwestern Illinois on Wednesday, Dec. 3. As president of DDI, Rogers has led a cultural transition, concentrating on values-based leadership through customer focus, teamwork, innovation and high involvement. A top talent management consultancy, DDI was just named a best […]
Read More →SIUE Alumni Association headed to Budapest, Prague and Vienna
Submitted Content The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Alumni Association is partnering with the SIUE Office of Educational Outreach to present a travel opportunity to Budapest, Vienna and Prague during May 2015. The trip begins on Friday, May 1 with a flight to Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Tour participants will spend three nights in Budapest […]
Read More →SIUE seeks nominations for CLI Alumni Leadership Award
Submitted Content Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Construction Leadership Institute Advisory Board is now soliciting nominations for the 2015 Construction Leadership Institute Alumni Leadership. The award will recognize an outstanding graduate of the CLI program and honor the individual’s exceptional contributions to the building community through their leadership, character and hard work. “We have […]
Read More →St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department to increase patrols during Thanksgiving holiday Season
Submitted Content Police and safety officials in St. Clair County are reminding residents to fasten their seat belts and drive sober over the Thanksgiving holiday, or run the risk of receiving a ticket. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department is joining the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies […]
Read More →Madison County joins with Shoeman Water Projects for used shoe collection
Submitted Content As part of its comprehensive efforts to promote recycling, Madison County is joining with Shoeman Water Projects to collect and recycle used or new shoes with the proceeds being used to fund well drilling, water purification systems and hand pumps to those in countries which lack clean, fresh drinking water. From 8 a.m. […]
Read More →Collinsville man goes from Green Beret to nurse
Submitted Content In 2002, recent high school graduate Chris Mentz of Collinsville, first set foot on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. After two years of taking computer engineering courses during the War in Iraq, Mentz decided to enlist as a soldier for the U.S. Army. His life was forever changed. “I saw what was […]
Read More →A tale of one veteran’s many hardships
For Veterans Day, remembering an Illinois sailor who endured years of danger and hardship
Read More →State Board of Education and Illinois PTA offer tips on parent-teacher conferences
Submitted Content As school districts across Illinois complete their first quarter in the classroom, parents and teachers are convening for individual conferences to review students’ grades and classroom experiences. In the digital age, such meetings are often not the first time parents and teachers have exchanged information this school year, but the conference may be […]
Read More →SWIC Student Veterans of America to hold coat drive
Submitted Content The Southwestern Illinois College Student Veterans of America club is collecting gently used coats, hats and gloves to benefit homeless veterans. The coat drive will be held Monday, Nov. 10 through Thursday, Dec. 18 at the SWIC Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle Ave. A kick-off event will take place Monday, Nov. 10 from 11 […]
Read More →Teen technology workshops at Collinsville Library
Submitted Content The Collinsville Memorial Library Center is inviting teens to learn more about up-and-coming technologies through a series of hands-on workshops. Continuing monthly through May 2015, teens can learn about building a computer from scratch, using professional-grade graphic design tools, and more. The programs in this teen tech series are on the last Wednesday […]
Read More →Cooking classes at Collinsville Library
Submitted Content Cooks of all skill levels are invited to serve up some tasty treats at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center. The library hosts monthly cooking classes that any cook, regardless of experience, will enjoy. Upcoming classes include: Bring Your Thanksgiving Together (Thursday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m.): Learn the basics of cooking turkey and […]
Read More →Health care registration at Collinsville Library
Submitted Content Families and individuals in need of health insurance are encouraged to stop by the Collinsville Memorial Library Center on Thursdays in November and December to sign up for coverage. A representative from the East Side Health District will be at the library between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. every Thursday in November and […]
Read More →November computer classes at Collinsville Library
Submitted Content The Collinsville Memorial Library Center offers free computer classes every month. The month of November includes: Email Basics – Thursday, Nov. 13 Microsoft Word – Tuesday, Nov. 18 iPads and Apps – Wednesday, Nov. 19 Holiday Tech Gifts for 2014 – Sunday, Nov. 23 Microsoft Excel – Monday, Nov. 24 Online Genealogy – […]
Read More →Threlkeld, Dunbar, Pease and Yowshien Kuo to exhibit at the Schmidt
Submitted Content Artworks by Dale Threlkeld, Michael Dunbar, Mark Pease and Albert Yowshien Kuo will be on exhibition from Thursday, Nov. 20 through Thursday, Dec. 18 at the William and Florence Schmidt Art Center, located at the Southwestern Illinois College Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle Ave. The exhibition opens with a reception from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, […]
Read More →Learn to retrofit your building to save energy and money
Submitted Content Explore the many different strategies for achieving energy efficiency in your buildings at a free energy efficiency workshop. Building owners, operators and managers are encouraged to attend the event on Friday, Nov. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Southwestern Illinois College Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle Ave. Find out about incentives […]
Read More →CUTC to perform “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” to start the holiday season
Submitted Content Curtain’s Up Theater Company (CUTC) will perform the stage version of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at the historic Wildey Theater, 252 N. Main Street, Edwardsville, IL. The play will be performed ONE DAY ONLY at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23. Tickets are $10. Tickets will be sold through […]
Read More →The Brothers Grimm as you have never seen before
Submitted Content The Collinsville High School Players and Thespian Troupe 643 are presenting “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” by Don Zolidis. The performances will be Nov. 13-15 at 7 p.m. in the Collinsville High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased on show nights at the Collinsville High School Auditorium lobby starting at 6 […]
Read More →Bid specifications and proposal available for water main replacement materials
Submitted Content Effective immediately, the City of Collinsville will receive sealed bids for furnishing water line materials for Harvard, Kneedler, and Garnet. Proposal forms and bid specifications are available in the Office of the City Clerk at Collinsville City Hall, 125 South Center street, Collinsville, IL. 62234, and may be obtained upon request. Sealed bids […]
Read More →Photography workshop at Collinsville Library
Submitted Content Photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in a two-hour workshop at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center. Regardless of the type of camera you use, you may be looking for ways to make your photos better. On Saturday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m., members of the Collinsville Area Camera […]
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