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Upcoming Local Events: April 22-26, 2021
Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, April 22
Danny Kalaher Acoustic – Bennies Pizza Pub!
Belleville, IL – Stop by Bennies Pizza Pub and enjoy a live acoustic show of your favorite tunes from Danny Kalaher.
Time – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Earth Week at the Park – Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL –Let’s all try to leave Earth a better place than when we arrived. Cue Pere Marquette State Park’s Earth Day Week! April 22nd (Thu), April 23rd (Fri), and April 24th (Sat) we invite you and yours to help assist us on this mission! Each day from 8am-4pm we will be planting native plants in a selected area of the State Park. We ask that you bring gloves if desired. Gardening tools are not needed but a plus! We will have live feathered friends (hawks, owls, & more) from The Treehouse Wildlife Center, guided nature hikes, a symbolic tree planting, and live music by Rockabilly Revival!
Time – 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday, April 23
Live Music from David Graham & the Eskimo Brothers – Mikey’s Pub
Smithton, IL – David Graham has become known as one of Nashville’s can’t miss live entertainers over the past 8 years as frontman of the Eskimo Brothers. The honky tonk trio has honed their stage show and sound from nearly 300 shows per year and thousands of gig hours in the Music City honky tonks in a variation of high energy ensembles. When not playing their usual residencies in Nashville and Memphis, David has a steady lineup that tours throughout the United States. Stop by Mikey’s Pub to have a honky-tonk good time! (21+ SHOW)
Start Time: 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 24
Trails for Tails at Tanglewood
Collinsville, IL – Come walk your dog for a cause! Entry Fee for 1st dog $25 & $5 for each additional dog. There will also be a free food truck, Doggie Macs, and swag bags with special offers from local pet vendors.
Time – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
5th Anniversary Party/Schoppe-Fest! – Stubborn German
Waterloo, IL – Stubborn German Brewing is 5 years old, help us celebrate! We’re not doing our annual “Sausagefest” at this time, but we WILL be celebrating with “Shoppe-fest”, pronounced shoppy-fest! Chris is brewing 5 different historical beers for the occasion and they will be the only beers on tap that day…we’ll have a beer for everyone (in addition to our bourbon and mixed drinks)! We’ll be sharing fun facts about the beer Chris is brewing, Mr. Schoppe’s brewing ledger, and info about the party. We’ll have music from White Stone Revival from 7-10pm, too!
Start Time – 12:00 PM
SWIC Annual Plant Sale and Family Fun Day
Belleville, IL – To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow! Come by the annual plant sale this Thursday-Saturday (see link for sale hours) and enjoy Family Fun Saturday. Enjoy food and drinks available from Ollie’s Eatery Food Truck, free flower pot decorating, carnival games, and explore SWIC’s CNC mobile truck , helicopter and more!
Time – 10 AM – 2 PM
Belleville Recycling Drive
Belleville, IL – Join us for a scrap metal & electronics recycling drive benefitting the International Kiwanis Club of Belleville, IL. Free event, no appointment needed. **Fees applied to all CRT/Tube/Box big screens based on size ($20-$40).
Time – 9 AM – 12 PM
Sunday, April 25
Baby Shark Little Leapers – Sky Zone
Fairview Heights, IL – Join us for Baby Shark Little Leapers for $12.99 per kid! Kids walking to age 7 can jump for 120 minutes, create a special craft, get a temporary tattoo, and meet & take pictures with Baby Shark! To reserve your spot and for more information, click the link above!
Time – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Yoga Poses & Plants – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms
Belleville, IL – Enjoy a 45 minute stretch yoga class (perfect for beginners) at Belleville Eckert’s farm. Arrive 15 minutes early to get settled for the yoga class. We request that you wear a mask or face covering while making your way to your yoga mat. Social distance guidelines will be practiced. Admission is $25. Once booked, reservations can be transferred and not refunded.
Time – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Sunday Funday – Triple Lakes
Dupo, IL – Come party with The Saloonatics and close out the weekend, this Sunday afternoon!
Time – 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Monday, April 26
St. Louis Riverfront Cruise
St. Louis, IL – Relive the days when steamboats ruled the river on this one-hour cruise along St. Louis’ diverse riverfront. Narrated by the captain or a National Park Service ranger, this cruise highlights the Mississippi River’s important role in St. Louis history and the significance of the working river today. On board concessions are available. Time – 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Tuesday, April 27
Kids Workshop – Hammer & Stain
Fairview Heights, IL – Join us for a kids workshop. Customize your project in studio or at home with your choice of stain & paint. Several projects to choose from.
Time – 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Upcoming Local Events: April 1-4, 2021
Spring has arrived and it is time for the Easter Bunny to make his rounds! Check out local events that we have found and have a hopping good time!
Thursday, April 1
Drive-Thru Easter Egg Hunt – Aperion Care Mascoutah
Mascoutah, IL – Hop on over to Aperion Care Mascoutah for a Drive-Thru Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 1st!
Time – 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
MLB Opening Day – Drake’s
O’Fallon, IL – Life’s a pitch! Refuel and come play at Drake’s for MLB Opening Day on April 1! $3 Coors Light in a souvenir cup (keep the glass while supplies last) $3 Hot Dogs w/ toppings + a box of Cracker Jacks.
Start Time – 11 AM
Spring Gardening & Planning Your Growing Space
Online Event – This virtual class is hosted by the St. Louis County Library and will be taught by Gateway Greening staff. Learn how to prepare your garden for the growing season and create a plan to keep your garden producing all year. Adults. Registration required. Participants will receive Zoom information via email immediately after registering. Click this link to register. Start Time – 2 PM
Friday, April 2
Easter Egg Drive-Thru – Century 21 Advantage
Columbia, IL – C21 is hosting a FREE Easter Drive Thru event this year! This is a family-friendly, fun Easter opportunity for the community while social distancing. Attendees can stay in their car while seeing the Easter Bunny, blow ups, kids will receive a free goodie bag and have the option to snap a selfie with the Easter Bunny! We know this year has looked different for everyone and wanted to create a safe way for kids to celebrate Easter!
Time – 10 AM – 2 PM
Saturday, April 3
Easter Egg-Citement – Eckert’s Country Store and Farms
Belleville, IL – Hop on down the bunny trail and fill your basket with fun! Eckert’s Annual Egg Hunt, animals for viewing, tractor ride around the farm, plant a seed to take home and a free photo scene with the Easter Bunny. Join in on the fun & continue making memories at our farm. Please remember to wear a mask while visiting our farm and don’t forget to bring an Easter Basket for the Egg Hunt. Time – 9 AM – 4:20 PM
Spring Craft Fair – Skyview Drive-In
Belleville, IL – We’re doing it again! Come out to Skyview Drive-In in Belleville, IL. We will have crafters, vendors, and food trucks. The event has no entry fee. Do not buy tickets to attend this event. Masks are required for all customers and vendors. Time – 9 AM – 3 PM
SCC Easter Egg Hunt – Smithton Village Park
Smithton, IL – Stop by Smithton Village Park and participate in their annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny will be hopping by for pictures. Bring your phone or camera to snap a photo! Sign-in begins at 12:30 PM and the egg hunt will begin at 1 PM.
Easter Egg Hunt – Freeburg Care Center
Freeburg, IL – Freeburg Care Center will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt in 3 separate areas for ages 1-3, 4-7, and 8-12. We will have Golden Eggs with money prizes in them! Bring your cameras to take pictures with the Easter Bunny. BYOB (Bring your own baskets) Start Time – 10 AM
Dark Hollow Bluegrass Festival
Waterloo, IL – Come out for a day of bluegrass, spread out on a the three acre property, bring your own everything. There will be a few vendors selling some food and crafts, all well behaved dogs are allowed and we hope to see everyone there and please be kind and respectful and drive slow on the private road. We kindly ask for a $25 donation per person kids are free, we understand that times are tough lately so give what you can and come enjoy some live music spread out on a beautiful property! Start time is 11 AM. Address: 6518 Brand Lake Dr., Waterloo, IL 62298
Sunday, April 4
Xtreme Bar Bingo – Sunset Overlook
Columbia, IL – Xtreme Bar Bingo is back! Xtreme Bar Bingo is a NO COST, NO COVER bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as: cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until its hit! Since 2018 Xtreme Bar Bingo has given away over $190,000 in cash and prizes! Join us to be our next big winner! Time – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
New Development in Waterloo, IL – Natalie Estates
If you’ve been wondering what is going on at the corner of Hammacher Road and Rogers Road in Waterloo, next to the tennis courts, the answer is……… a new development! Natalie Estates, named after the granddaughter of the developer, will see some ground movement in March 2020.
The development will consist of 2 phases. Each phase will contain about 30 home sites. Prices will start in the $270’s with minimum square footages being 1400 for 1-story homes and 2100 for 2-story homes. The exclusive builders will be D&F Home Builders and Quantum Homes. Each builder will have a select number of home plans for clients to choose from in addition to building custom homes.
A display home is underway as of Jan 15, 2021. We are looking to be fully operational there by end of June. The GRAND OPENING celebration will kick it off! Watch for more details on this. The public is invited!
Lot holds are now being taken.
To download/print information about Natalie Estates, click the links below:
Plat Map
Lot Listings/Pricing
Covenants and Restrictions
Original Plat Map
For more details, or to schedule a meeting with the builder, please contact us!
Raquel Vice: 618-978-0519. Cindy Veliz: 618-791-6333.