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Coloring isn't just for kids. While you're visiting the Edwardsville Art Fair this Saturday, stop in at the Edwardsville Public Library at 1 p.m. for an afternoon session of coloring. The library will provide colored pencils and adult coloring books as well as refreshments.

Here's what else is happening in Our Neighborhood: 

26th Annual Fly In and Car Show

10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the St. Louis Regional Airport in Bethalto. The two-day Fly-In is a family friendly festival of wings, wheels, food and fun hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) local Chapter 864. The event includes the Speed Demons Car Show with the band City Heat, a visit by the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance, a Kids Zone sponsored by the Bethalto Chamber of Commerce, the Bethalto’s Farmers Market and Food Trucks sponsored by the Bethalto Spirit. Access to the Fly In will be at the main St. Louis Regional Airport entrance on Airline Drive. Free parking will be provided on the airport south lot facing Highway 111.

The Land of Goshen Community Market

8 a.m. - noon at 100 St. Louis St., Edwardsville. Shop for fresh produce, baked goods and crafts from local artisans. For more information visit goshenmarket.org.

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market

8 a.m. - noon at the corner of Landmarks Boulevard and Henry Street, Alton. Live entertainment, artist demonstrations and other special activities are scheduled every week. Visit the Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market Facebook page for updates. 

10 a.m. at the Edwardsville Public Library. Registered yoga teacher Julie Hamilton will lead the class using modifications of many common yoga poses. Perfect for seniors and others with disabilities or challenges such as chronic illness, pain or stiffness. Yoga mats not provided, but you may bring your own for added chair stability.

11 a.m. - 9 p.m. at City Park at 101 South Buchanan, Edwardsville. Edwardsville Art Fair is a juried fine art show featuring the original works of approximately 100 artists. Local food will be available. The event is an opportunity for families to see, make and buy art. 

1 p.m. at the Edwardsville Public Library. Join for a relaxing and fun afternoon session of coloring. The library will provide colored pencils and adult coloring books along with refreshments.

9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m at the St. Louis Regional Airport in Bethalto. Hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) local Chapter 864. The event includes the Bethalto Chamber of Commerce Kids Zone and the Bethalto Spirit Farmers Market. Market vendors will include arts and crafts, face painting, produce, goat yoga, seasonal fall flowers and pumpkins, jewelry and much more from over 25 participating vendors. There will be food trucks near the Kids Zone for your enjoyment. Access to the Fly In will be at the main St. Louis Regional Airport entrance on Airline Drive. Free parking will be provided on the airport south lot facing Highway 111.

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at City Park at 101 South Buchanan, Edwardsville. Edwardsville Art Fair is a juried fine art show featuring the original works of approximately 100 artists. Local food will be available. The event is an opportunity for families to see, make and buy art. 

7 p.m. at the Edwardsville American Legion Post 199, 58 South State Rt. 157, Edwardsville. Features 21 games including Racehorse, Bonanza, Ed’s Lucky Number, Lightning Round and $500 Cover All. Food and drinks are available.

3 - 8 p.m. Dine-in or Carryout at the Edwardsville American Legion Post 199, 58 South State Rt. Edwardsville. Pasta of the week served with salad. 618-656-9774

6 p.m. at the American Legion at 1022 Vandalia Street, Collinsville. Beginners welcome, free to attend. Contact Phil (618) 288-7910 or Susan at (618) 978-1664 for more information.

7 - 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Southern Illinois Parents of Addicted Loved Ones group meets each week to provide hope through education and support. For parents and loved ones over the age of 18 who have someone in their life who is struggling with or recovering from substance use. PAL respects anonymity and is free of charge. Contact Craig at 618-567-6095 to receive the link for the Zoom meeting or for questions. More information can be found at www.palgroup.org.

1-6 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church at 7372 Marine Road, Edwardsvillle. To sign up go to redcrossblood.org and look for the drive date and location or contact Michelle Babb at michellebabb@thenewstjohns.com or 618-656-1853.

4 - 8 p.m. Dine-in or Carryout at the Edwardsville American Legion Post 199, 58 South State Rt. 157, Edwardsville. Two or four pieces of chicken and vegetables, mashed potatoes and gravy and a biscuit. 618-656-9774

7 - 8:30 p.m via Zoom. The National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwestern Illinois (NAMI SWI) family support meetings may also be in person. To receive the link for a Zoom meeting or address for an in-person meeting contact Pat Rudloff, silverlining6@charter.net. 

11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dine-in or Carryout at the Edwardsville American Legion Post 199, 58 South State Rt. 157, Edwardsville. Two pieces of cod or one catfish filet and sides. 618-656-9774

4:30-8 p.m. at the Edwardsville Moose, 7371 Marine Road, Edwardsville. Dine-in and carryout options. 618-656-5051

The Land of Goshen Community Market

8 a.m. - noon at 100 St. Louis St., Edwardsville. Shop for fresh produce, baked goods and crafts from local artisans. For more information visit goshenmarket.org.

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market

8 a.m. - noon at the corner of Landmarks Boulevard and Henry Street, Alton. Live entertainment, artist demonstrations and other special activities are scheduled every week. Visit the Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market Facebook page for updates. 

11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus at 7132 Marine Road in Edwardsville, Rt. 143. The menu consists of pulled pork, ribs, chicken, pork steaks and brats. Sides are baked beans, cole slaw, macaroni salad and apple sauce. 

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Edwardsville Moose Lodge at 7371 Marine Road, Rt. 143. Dinners are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. Dine-in dinner includes all you can eat chicken as well as mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green beans, salad, tea and coffee. Carry-out also available for ½ chicken and sides. 656-5056. 

7 p.m. at the Edwardsville American Legion Post 199, 58 South State Rt. 157, Edwardsville. Features 21 games including Racehorse, Bonanza, Ed’s Lucky Number, Lightning Round and $500 Cover All. Food and drinks are available.

For information call 618-463-2429. For more information, visit SIAFG.org and District-18.org.