SWIC to host spring job fair April 23
If you are looking for a new job or just want to explore your employment possibilities, it is time for you to attend the Spring Job Fair at Southwestern Illinois College. The fair runs from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, April 23 in the Belleville Campus Varsity Gym, 2500 Carlyle Ave. All job seekers are […]
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Curtain’s Up Theater Company presents “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka”
Curtain’s Up Theater Company to present the stage version of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka.” The play will run May 1-4, 2014 at Lincoln Middle School Auditorium, 145 West Street, Edwardsville, IL. Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of […]
Read More →Belleville AmeriCorps to hold Volunteer Fair at SWIC April 16
Are you looking for a way to pay it forward? If so, check out Belleville AmeriCorps’ upcoming Volunteer Fair Wednesday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Southwestern Illinois College Belleville Campus Quad, 2500 Carlyle Ave. Students and community members are encouraged to attend the Volunteer Fair. Whether you’re a college student […]
Read More →Selsius receives ETIP grant to train Illinois workers
Selsius™ Corporate & Career Training of Southwestern Illinois College has been awarded a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to help fund the employee training programs for regional companies. The Employer Training Investment Program grant’s purpose is to provide new skills and knowledge directly related to work performance of employees. Training […]
Read More →Caseyville Fire Department queen registration to be held April 19
Every girl in the Unit 10 school district between 3 and 18 years-old is eligible to be a Caseyville Fire Department queen’s court candidate. Boys between 3 and 7 can register in the Little Mister category. Categories include the Little Miss and Little Mister, for ages 3-7; Jr. Miss, 8-12 years-old and Queen, 13-18 years-old. […]
Read More →23rd annual Easter party will benefit Caseyville Volunteer Fire Department
The Caseyville Fire Department Auxiliary will host their 23rd annual Easter party Friday, April 18, with proceeds benefiting the Caseyville Volunteer Fire Department and the Caseyville food pantry. Kids (and adults) can have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. There will also be games to play and a raffle. Hot dogs, tuna sandwiches, soda […]
Read More →CHS Indoor Percussion Ensemble final performance tonight
The Collinsville High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble prepared for more than 400 hours for the Winter Guard International World Championships in Dayton, Ohio, Thursday. Tonight is the final chance to see the fruits of that labor on display in Collinsville. The group will perform “Shogun,” the story of two samurai and their clans during a […]
Read More →SIUE women’s soccer Give Cancer a Red Card event Sunday
Southern Illinois University women’s soccer has teamed with the student group Goalkeepers to raise money and awareness in the fight against cancer. The Cougars and Goalkeepers are joining forces with St. Louis Children’s Hospital and theVs. Cancer Foundation to Give Cancer a Red Card this Sunday at Korte Stadium. In conjunction with SIUE women’s soccer’s spring exhibition games […]
Read More →Arlington Greens hosts free clinics for disabled veterans
***Submitted Content*** The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Arlington Greens Golf Course are partnering again this year to offer free golf clinics to disabled veterans. The St. Louis V.A. is coordinating the month-long program, which takes place from 1-3pm on Thursdays at the Granite City golf course. Arlington Greens PGA Pro and Course Manager […]
Read More →Rep. Davis accepting intern applications
***Submitted Content*** U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) is now accepting applications for summer internships in his Champaign, Decatur, Taylorville, Normal, and Glen Carbon offices. Summer internships will run from May through August and may be full or part time, depending on the intern’s availability. Although all internships are unpaid, students gain invaluable work experience. The […]
Read More →SIU School of Dental Medicine seeks patients for gum disease study
***Submitted Content*** Dr. Nathalia Garcia, periodontist from the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM), is a principal investigator for the project titled “Biomarkers of Periodontal Disease Progression.” She is seeking 60 volunteers to take part in clinical research. The multi-center study is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). A total […]
Read More →Illinois State Police 9th Annual TeamIllinois Youth Police Camp
***Submitted Content*** Personnel from Illinois State Police , local police and sheriff departments and National Guard are spearheading a week-long residency camp for youth from the Metro East area. The 9th Annual Team Illinois Youth Police Camp will be held at Principia College, Elsah, Ill., and will start on July 13, 2014. The camp will […]
Read More →Dollar Pride opens in Schnucks Plaza
A new Dollar Pride store opened recently in Schnucks Plaza. The store’s hours are Monday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 618-855-9602.
Read More →CHS announces summer Driver Education classes
Driver Education classes will be held at Collinsville High School June 2-25 for all Collinsville residents attending private or parochial schools. Registration is April 1-11, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Driver Education office, located in the east balcony of Fletcher Gym at Collinsville High School. Students are required to provide proof of […]
Read More →Cooking classes at the Collinsville Library
Join our delicious and fun-filled cooking classes at the library! These classes will be presented by Certified Culinarian, Kathy Seibel. You will learn cooking basics and some quick and tasty recipes. Space is limited and registration is required. Please stop by the Main Desk or call 618-344-1112 to register. The cost of each class is […]
Read More →Spring barbecues return to Camelot Bowl, go kart raffle for charity
The Collinsville Evening Lions Club are once again hosting their annual spring barbecue fundraisers at Camelot Bowl in Collinsville. The group is also auctioning off a custom-build, adult-sized, ’32 Roadster go kart. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20 and can be purchased by contacting Steve or Paul at 618-345-1827. The remaining barbecues will […]
Read More →Blood drive at the Collinsville Library
***Submitted Content*** On Monday, March 31st from 2:00-6:00 p.m, the American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the Collinsville Public Library. To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: CollinsvilleMPL. Volunteer to donate for this important life-giving service! For more information please call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Read More →FOTAD season continues March 22 with Cinderella, or the Story of Bigfoot
***Submitted Content*** A Season for the Child (SfC), the family-oriented live theater season—presented by the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Friends of Theater and Dance (FOTAD) —will end its 24thseason with Cinderella, Or The Story Of Bigfoot at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 22. Cinderella, or the Story of Bigfoot will be staged in SIUE’s Katherine Dunham Hall by Curtains Up […]
Read More →2014 Friends of Art Auction Set for April 3 at SIUE
***Submitted Content*** The Friends of Art, along with the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Art and Design, invite the public to the 35th Annual Art Auction on Thursday, April 3 at Lewis and Clark Community College in Edwardsville. The 2014 auction features original artwork, which may be previewed at 6 p.m. Gary Niemeier of Ahrens […]
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