Rotary Club to host annual trivia night
The Collinsville Rotary Club will host its annual trivia night and silent auction Friday, March 21. Money raised at the event is donated to the local community to support organizations such as the Collinsville food pantry, the Collinsville Memorial Public Library, Juvenile Diversion Services, and the Collinsville, Maryville, Troy YMCA. The Rotary Club also provides […]
Read More →Collinsville Library open-mic poetry night at the Blum House
***Submitted Content*** Gather your friends and family and join the Collinsville Public Library for an Open Mic Poetry Night at the Blum House (414 W. Main St.) on Friday, March 21 at 7 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Local poets are strongly encouraged to attend and share their works. Free refreshments […]
Read More →Shamrock Shindig at the Collinsville Public Library
***Submitted Content*** Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Collinsville Library at our annual Shamrock Shindig celebration on Sunday, March 16th from 2:00-3:30 p.m. The Shindig will feature live Irish music by the local ‘Oak Hill’ band and bag piping from the wonderful Mike Edwards. Refreshments and crafts for the kids will be offered. Don’t forget to […]
Read More →Friends of the Glen Carbon Library host “Ladies’ Night Out @ the Library”
***Submitted Content** Tired of basketball games? Join us for a “Gal’s” kind of March Madness at the Friends of the Glen Carbon Library’s third annual “Ladies’ Night Out @ the Library” on Friday, March 7th from 5:00-8:30 p.m. This event is a fundraiser for library programs with an admission cost of $10 in advance and $12 at the door. […]
Read More →Izzy and Lizzie say “Follow us to the Empty Bowl Soup Luncheon”
***Submitted Content*** Collinsville is reaching out to all its neighbors and friends for support of The Empty Bowl, their large fundraiser to help combat local hunger. This year’s Empty Bowl, to be held Ash Wednesday, March 5 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.), at the Collinsville Knights of Columbus Hall, will be bigger and better than […]
Read More →New session of programs start at CARD
***Submitted Content*** A new session of programs will begin at the Collinsville Area Recreation District (CARD) in March. Programs for children include Totally Tots Playtime for ages 1-4 with a guardian, Dynamic Dance for ages 3-8, Life is Art for ages 7-13, Beginning Tumbling for ages 4-8, and Karate for all ages — including adults. […]
Read More →Tour Dance fundraiser March 1
***Submitted Content*** Tour Dance is hosting a fundraising show at 7 p.m. March 1 in Faith Hall at St. John EUCC, 307 W. Clay St. The dancers will present a “best of the best” show, featuring choreography from the past few years. Cost is $10 for children 18 and under and $15 for adults. For more […]
Read More →Art Show at the Blum House on March 1
***Submitted Content*** Come and enjoy the works of local artists Carrie Hawkins and Terry Pierson during the Collinsville Library’s first ever Art Show at the Historic Blum House on Saturday, March 1st from 7-9 p.m. While you’re there, enjoy refreshments from the Friends of the Library and the sweet sounds of music from members of […]
Read More →Teen Initiative at the Collinsville and Fairmont City libraries
***Submitted Content*** Thanks to the Project Next Generation Grant, the Mississippi Valley Library District is proud to announce the next round of the exclusive Teen Initiative programs for 7th-12th graders living in the Mississippi Valley Library District or attending a Unit 10 School. Sign-up now to be a part of these exciting programs! The programs […]
Read More →Genealogy Club at Collinsville Library
***Submitted Content*** The History and Genealogy Club of Collinsville Library is a friendly group of people who share an interest in genealogy and local history. New and experienced genealogists are all welcome to join us and discuss your experience and share your findings. Upcoming meetings are February 27, and March 27 from 6-8pm at the […]
Read More →“Yarn, Paper, Scissors” craft group
***Submitted Copy*** Attention, DIY mavens: whether you sew, knit, crochet, scrapbook, stamp, embroider, paint, quilt, or bead, bring your crafty creations to share and your works in progress to complete.Everyone is welcome. This craft group meets at the Collinsville Library every other Monday from 5:30-8:00 p.m. For more information please call at 618-344-1112.
Read More →Computer classes at Collinsville Library
***Submitted Content*** The Collinsville Library offers a variety of free computer classes that are perfect for beginners. We host group classes and we provide a laptop for use during class. Registration is required. Don’t let frustration or lack of experience keep you from utilizing all that computers have to offer. Let our staff guide you […]
Read More →Local author book signing at the Collinsville Library – Sunday Feb. 23
***Submitted Content*** Please join local author Lou ‘Andy’ Baczewski at the Collinsville Public Library on Sunday, February 23rd from 3-5pm as he shares his newly published book on his grandfather, a Collinsville war hero, Louis J. Baczewski. There will be a presentation followed by a book signing. Louis was a very long time resident of Collinsville and […]
Read More →Book Sale – Collinsville Public Library
***Submitted Content*** Grab your reading list and join us at the Collinsville Public Library for our Friends of the Library Book Sale, which offers books, records, videos and more all ready for you to take home. Held every other month throughout the year, this book sale offers hundreds of items on every subject including biography, romance, science […]
Read More →Book clubs at Collinsville Library
***Submitted Content*** If you enjoy good reads and good company then the Collinsville Library’s book clubs are just the thing for you! We have two book clubs to choose from. The Blum House Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:30pm at the Blum House to discuss books and share experiences. […]
Read More →SIUE Spring International Speaker Series begins with Syrian civil war talk
***Submitted content*** Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s popular International Speak Series continues from 10-10:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 with “The Syrian Civil War: Stake and Consequences.” Dr. Adam Garfinkle, scholar and author, will speak in SIUE’s Morris University Center Redbud-Oak Room. Garfinkle is from the Hans Arnold Center with the American Academy in Berlin. “Adam Garfinkle’s […]
Read More →SWIC to host ‘Starting a Business from Scratch’ workshop
Ever wanted to be your own boss? Come learn the basics in starting your business from somebody who already has! The Sam Wolf Granite City Campus, 4950 Maryville Road, will offer a workshop on this topic Saturdays, March 1 and 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. What you will learn: · Business resources · Writing a business plan · How to […]
Read More →Kahok football, spring football camp and Jr. Kahok sign-up
The Kahok Football program is pleased to announce our spring football camp. Campers will learn a variety of individual skills on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. The camp also provides the opportunity to sign up for Jr. Kahok football. Who: Any 5th – 8th grade Unit 10 student interested in football. Includes private/parochial school students. […]
Read More →Anderson to Host Shriners Clinic for Children March 1
Screenings for children with bone, muscle or joint problems will be held at Anderson Hospital on March 1. Screening Clinic Saturday, March 1, 2014 9:00 am – 11:00 am Anderson Hospital 6800 Illinois Route 162 Maryville, IL. 62062 Sponsored by the Troy/Edwardsville Shrine Club of the Ainad Shriners FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 618-210-3475 Walk-ins are […]
Read More →Conference of Women Legislators Scholarship applications available
***Submitted Content*** The Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) has just announced the release of their 2014 scholarship application, according to Illinois State Representative Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon). The COWL Scholarship is offered to eligible undergraduate women. The one-year undergraduate scholarship can be used to cover tuition, books, and fees for up to $2,500 per year. […]
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