Family Fun Day set for Saturday in Alton

2022-06-18 17:49:53 By : Ms. Kate Lau

Christine L. Brice Foundation, Inc., will host a community outreach Family Fun Day 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. The event will feature an Easter egg hunt for children 12 and younger at Hellrung Park in Alton.

ALTON – Christine L. Brice Foundation, Inc., will host a community outreach Family Fun Day 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. The event will feature an Easter egg hunt for children 12 and younger at Hellrung Park in Alton.

Molina Healthcare will help educate and assist those in need of health insurance. SIHF will provide COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Familia Dental will offer tips on oral hygiene. Representatives from the Riverbend Headstart Program also will be on hand.

The goal of the foundation is to bring fun and awareness to the families of the community. The event will include fun and games for the entire family. 

Here's what else is happening in the area:

• Bobby Rolens: 9 p.m., Alton Sports Tap, 3812 College Ave., Alton.

• Fish Fry: 4-7 p.m., Evangelical United Church of Christ, 1212 W. Homer M Adams Parkway, Godfrey. Every Friday until April 8.

• Edwardsville Knight of Columbus Fish Fry: 4:30-7:30 p.m., Edwardsville Knight of Columbus, 7132 Marine Road, Edwardsville.

• Ed Belling: 7-10 p.m., The Lodge at The Lovejoy, 401 Piasa St., Alton.

• Kid Computer, Niko, Daisy-Chain, and Good Question: 7 p.m., The Conservatory, 554 E. Broadway, Alton.

• All Mixed Up: 7:30-11:30 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.

• Tragg Band: 7-11 p.m., Alton VFW Post 1308, 4445 Alby St., Alton. 

• Speaker Series: Dr. Lori Franke-Hopkins: 3 p.m., National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, 1 Confluence Way, East Alton.

• Godfrey Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry: 4-7 p.m., Godfrey Knight of Columbus, 1713 Stamper Lane, Godfrey.

• 17th Annual Student Art Exhibition Opening Reception: 4-6 p.m., Gallery, Hatheway Cultural Center, Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey.

• Early Bird Registration: Roxana, Brussels and Civic Memorial: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey.

• Black Magic: The Santana Experience: 8-10:30 p.m., The Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville.

• Skylark Brothers Duo: 7 p.m., The Corner Tavern, 1013 N. Main St., Edwardsville

• Lanny and Julie: 6-9 p.m., Big Daddy's Edwardsville, 132 N. Main St., Edwardsville.

• Strings and Keys: 7-10 p.m., Edwardsville Moose Lodge, 7371 Marine Road, Edwardsville.

• Pennsylvania Slim: 5-8 p.m., Gulf Shores Restaurant and Grill, 215 Harvard Drive, Edwardsville.

• Scruffy-Looking Nerf Herder: 8-11 p.m., American 1 Distillery, 5111 IL-111, Granite City.

• Scott and Mechelle: 7-10 p.m., Granite City Elks Lodge, 4801 Maryville Road, Granite City.

• Rock Bottom: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Patrick's Bar and Grill, 2900 Nameoki Road, Granite City.

• Sunset at the Vineyards: 6-9 p.m., Grafton Winery the Vineyards, 21028 Eckert Orchard Road, Grafton.

• Steve Mellas: 7-11 p.m., Hawg Pitt BBQ, 821 W. Main St., Grafton.

• For information about Al-Anon Meetings, call 618-463-2429. To find more helpful meeting, visit SIAFG.org and District-18.org.

• Community Outreach/Family Fun Day: 1-4 p.m., Hellrung Park, Central Ave. near 7th St., Alton.

• Easter Egg Hunt: 2 p.m.,  Beltline Christian Center, 310 Oakwood Ave., Alton.

• SWIC Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m.-Noon, Southwestern Illinois College Granite City Campus, 4950 Maryville Road, Granite City.

• Sierra Club Final Seed Swap: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., The Lodge at The Lovejoy, 401 Piasa St., Alton.

• "Amazing Love: Recalling Christ's Sacrifice" Canata: 7 p.m., Palmyra Christian Church, 100 N. Hickory St., Palmyra.

• Skylark Brothers: 5 p.m., Chubby's Grill and Garage, 1022 E. Broadway, Alton.

• Gathering of Strangers (and friends): 8 p.m., The Conservatory, 554 E. Broadway, Alton.

• Celestial Moon and Tarot Soundbath: 7-8:30 p.m., Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton.

• Matt Zeiss and Co.: 2-6 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.

• All Mixed Up: 7:30-11:30 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.

• 17th Annual Student Art Exhibition: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gallery, Hatheway Cultural Center, Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey.

• Colossal Wreck: 7-11 p.m., Bakers and Hale, 7120 Montclair Ave., Godfrey.

• Triad Softball 1st annual Golf Scramble: 8 a.m., Lockhaven Golf Club and Banquet Facility, 10872 Lawrence Keller Road, Godfrey.

• Easter bunny Happy Hour style: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Happy Hour Barber Stop, 4619 N. Alby St., Godfrey

• Lazy Lester: 8 p.m.-Midnight, Clifton Terrace Inn, 4922 Clifton Terrace Road, Godfrey.

• The Hurlicanes: 8 p.m., Sunset Bar, 2807 W. Delmar Ave., Godfrey.

• Edwardsville Paws in the Park: 11 a.m., Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville.

• Breakfast with the Bunny: 8 a.m., Edison's Entertainment Complex, 2477 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville.

• Metro East Humane Society Music Trivia: 6 p.m., Edwardsville Moose Lodge, 7371 Marine Road, Edwardsville.

• Scott Marlin: 6-9 p.m., Big Daddy's Edwardsville, 132 N. Main St., Edwardsville.

• Duology 101: 7 p.m., Sugarfire 618, 2323 Plum St., Edwardsville.

• Bourbon Barrel Head Mandala Art Workshop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1114 N Main St., Edwardsville. Sign up at www.meetup.com/Mindfulness-Framework/events.

• Bingo Saturday Night: 7 p.m., South Roxana Dad’s Club, 417 Roxana Ave., South Roxana.

Flip the Frog: 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Refinery Bar and Grill, 225 Edwardsville Road, Wood River.

• Foreplay: 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The Pump House Bar and Grill, 1523 E. Edwardsville Road, Wood River.

• Worth the Fight: 8 p.m., Matin's Tunes and Eats, 575 S. 6th St., Wood River.

• Eater Eggstravaganza: 10 a.m.-Noon, Rivers Of Life Community Church, 3131 E. 23rd St., Granite City.

• Rock Bottom: 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Patrick's Bar and Grill, 2900 Nameoki Road, Granite City.

• Tri City Speedway Craft Fair and Garage Sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tri City Speedway, 5100 Nameoki Road, Granite City.

• Down And Dirty: 8 p.m., Tegans Pub House, 3801 Nameoki Road, Granite City.

• Terry Beck: 3-7 p.m., Grafton Winery and Brewhaus, 300 W. Main St., Grafton.

• Robert Perry Band: 3-7 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 Front St., Grafton.

• Jake Weber: 8-11 p.m., The Bloody Bucket Salon, 201 E. Main St., Grafton.

• Karaoke Night: 7-11 p.m., 3rd Chute Bar & Grill, 220 W. Main St., Grafton.

Dylan Suttles joined The Telegraph in Alton in January 2019. He covers Alton, Godfrey, education, health and new businesses in the Alton area.