Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce
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February 2008 |
February 2008
Country Treasures Craft Show
4-8pm
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net
Mardi Gras Pre-Party
7-11pm **CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW**
Ravissant Winery
5950 Town Hall Road, Belleville,
IL 62223
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-9463
www.ravissantwinery.com
Cajun buffet, drink specials, and a barn dance. Costumes encouraged.
Country Treasures Craft Show
10am-5pm
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net
Country Treasures Craft Show
10am-4pm
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net
Education Committee Meeting
8am
Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Office
The Tan Co Ribbon Cutting
12pm
1642 Carlyle Avenue, Belleville, IL
Ambassador’s Club Meeting
11:30am
The Abbey
6500 West Main Street, Belleville, IL
Business After Hours - "Valentine's Party"
5-7pm
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
SIHI Lobby
340 West Lincoln, Belleville, IL 62220
RSVP by Monday February 4th at 618-233-2015. Members $5 with reservations; $10 at the door.
The George E. McCammon Memorial Distinguished Speaker Series: Donna Brazile
7pm
McKendree University
701 College Road Lebanon, IL 62254
(618) 537-6571
Just days after presidential primaries in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, California, Texas, New Mexico and New York, the nation will be buzzing about Election '08 and Donna Brazile, a veteran Democratic political strategist, will visit McKendree. Brazile, a senior fellow at the University of Maryland’s Academy of Leadership, was recently appointed national chair of the Voting Rights Institute, the Democratic Party’s major initiative to promote and protect the right to vote. Brazile served as the Campaign Manager for Gore-Lieberman 2000, making her the first African American woman ever to manage a major presidential campaign. *Tickets for The George E. McCammon Memorial Distinguished Speaker Series must be picked up at Will Call at The Hett Box Office. The box office will open 90 minutes prior to all Distinguished Speaker Series events. Unclaimed tickets will be released 30 minutes prior to the event. For reservations, please contact The Hett Box Office at 618.537.6863.
RV & Camper Show
5-9pm
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
Valentine Trivia Night
6pm
Katy Cavins Center
308 E. 5th Street, O'Fallon, IL 62269
618-235-1703
email: ereilmann@hospice.org
$80 per table/8 people maximum. Doors open at 6pm. Game begins at 7pm. Cash prizes for top two tables, special prize for best decorated. 50/50 drawing. Bring own food and beverages. Space is limited. Benefit to raise funds and awareness for Hospice of Southern Illinois.
RV & Camper Show
10am-8pm
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
RV & Camper Show
10am-4pm
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
PR/Marketing Committee Meeting
12pm
Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Office
Bunko
Eckert's Country Store and Farms
951 South Greenmount Road, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618)233-0513 ext 139
Ribbon Cutting - In Focus Marketing
10am
1912 North Belt East, Belleville, IL 62221
Belleville Tourism Meeting
12pm
The Abbey
6500 West Main Street, Belleville, IL
Community Service Agencies Committee
9am
Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Offices
Valentine's Day Dinner at Nonna's
Nonna's Family Restaurant
4508 West Main Street, Belleville, IL
(618) 222-9900
Nonna’s Family Restaurant is offering…Celebraré dé Amoré with the following specials available from 4-9pm on Valentine’s Day…
Appetizer Specials: Shrimp Cocktail (Six Large gulf shrimp served chilled with zesty cocktail sauce) $6.95; Entrée Specials: Roast Prime Rib of Beef (U.S.D.A. Choice Prime Rib of Beef (10 oz) hand seasoned and slowly roasted, served with Yorkshire pudding and Horseradish.) $17.95; Medallions of Peppered Tenderloin (Whole Beef Tenderloin hand trimmed and marinated in Olive oil, spices and peppercorns, grilled whole and sliced into medallions.) $17.95; Twin Coldwater Lobster Tails (2 cold water Lobster tails each split and broiled. Served with drawn butter.) $24.95; Nonna’s Surf-n-Turf (Cold-water Lobster tail paired with Peppered Tenderloin medallions) $24.95; The above entrees include your choice of French Onion or Cream of Vegetable Soup or House salad. All entrees are accompanied by Baked Potato or Twice Baked Potato and either Steamed Broccoli or Fresh Vegetable Medley. Finale: House Made Tiramisu for Two – their specialty! $4.95
Valentine's Day Dinner at Ravissant
Ravissant Winery
5950 Town Hall Road, Belleville,
IL 62223
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-9463
www.ravissantwinery.com
Ravissant Winery wants to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day in style! Please join them for dinner on February 14th and celebrate with a glass of one of their award-winning wines, compliments of Ravissant! Their buffet dinner includes a choice of Grilled Rib Eye Steak or Chicken Breast in Alfredo Sauce, a House Salad with Champagne Dressing, Penne Pommodora, Assorted Vegetables, Potatoes, and Assorted Cheese Cakes for Dessert. Cost is $25.00 per person. Advance reservations required. For more information or to make a reservation, call (618) 233-9463.
Valentine's Day Dinner at Eckert's
Eckert's Country Restaurant
951 S. Greenmount Road
Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0513
On Valentine’s Day, Eckert’s Country Restaurant will be serving a romantic and delicious Sweethearts’ Dinner for Two ($29.95 per couple.) So leave the cooking for another night and join them for an extra-special dinner for two. Their all-inclusive dinner features your choice of Beef Tenderloin topped with a bordelaise mushroom sauce, Grilled Chicken Breast with apples and toasted walnuts or Tilapia with white wine sauce. All entrees served with two sides and a dessert to share. To make your reservations now, call Eckert’s Country Restaurant at (618) 233-0513, ext 139.
Eckert's Wine Class - Love is Blind
6pm-8pm
Eckert's Country Restaurant
951 S. Greenmount Road
Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0513
Treat your special Valentine to a romantic night out at our monthly wine class. We will have a variety of wines for you to try and delicious samples of Eckert products to go along with it. Class will take place from 6 pm - 8 pm in the Country Store in Belleville, Illinois. The cost is $25.00/person. To make reservations, please call 618-233-0513.
Leadership Belleville
Education Day
SWIC's 10th Annual Darwin Day
10am
SWIC’s Belleville Campus
2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville, IL
(618) 235-2700, ext 5607 or 5426Darwin Day is a worldwide celebration of science, humanity, and the intellectual contributions of Charles Darwin, the noted English naturalist who was a pioneer in the science of evolutionary biology. A variety of activities are planned at SWIC to celebrate the 199th anniversary of Darwin’s birth. “The Darwin Day celebration is an important part of our Biology department’s efforts to educate the college community about the importance of evolution to science and society,” said Associate Professor of Biology Bob Weck. There will be a display of Darwin-related and evolution-related material in the SWIC Belleville Campus Library and birthday cake will be served outside the Theatre starting at 10 a.m. Lectures, that are free and open to the public, will be held in the theatre:
· 11 a.m.: “Threatened and Endangered Species in Southwestern Illinois,” by Debbie Newman, Illinois Nature Preserves Commission
· Noon: “Biodiversity of Illinois Mammals,” by Joyce Hofmann, who holds a doctorate in Zoology, Illinois Natural History Survey
· 1 p.m.: “Darwinian Medicine and the Evolution of the Domestic Cat,” by Dennis Lawler, DVM
Darwin Day is sponsored by SWIC College Activities and is organized by Biology faculty members. For more information about Darwin Day activities, call 618-235-2700, or toll free in Illinois at 800-222-5131: contact Bob Weck at ext. 5607 or Mike Marlen at ext. 5426.
St. Louis Deer Classic
3pm-10pm
Gateway Center
One Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 345-8998
Adult Admission $6.00, Children Pricing Available. For more info, visit: www.deer-expo.com
Flea Market
9am-4pm
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
St. Louis Deer Classic
9am-6pm
Gateway Center
One Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 345-8998
Adult Admission $6.00, Children Pricing Available. For more info, visit: www.deer-expo.com
Flea Market
9am-4pm
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
St. Louis Deer Classic
10am-4pm
Gateway Center
One Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 345-8998
Adult Admission $6.00, Children Pricing Available. For more info, visit: www.deer-expo.com
Belleville Philharmonic Orchestra Night at the Oscars
4-7pm
Bellecourt Manor
225 East "A" Street, Belleville, IL
Dust off your fancy attire and plan to attend the Red Carpet event of the year! Award winning music from 1940 to 2007 will dazzle your ear! Orchestral and Choral notes bring back memories of beloved films! Charles Laedlein, our M.C., will tickle your funny-bone inspiring audience participation. Bellecourt's fabulous Buffet Dinner features delectable Oscar Award winning Recipes plus Tim Faltus' famous Pie Pantry Pies! Patrons purchasing Concert and Dinner tickets receive exclusive Night at the Oscar tickets, walk the Red Carpet, will be escorted to their actor or actress themed table and may vote for his or her favorite Oscar nominated Movie, Actress, Actor, Director and Song! Tickets for the Concert and Dinner - $35 per person, Season Ticket Holders - $25 per person. Reservations Required and must be received by February 8th, 2008. Tickets for concert only: $12/Adult, $10/Senior 65+, $5/Student w/valid ID to age 25, and may be purchased at the door. Tickets may be purchased or ordered at: Aunt Mary's Parlor, 310 East Main St, Belleville, 618-233-5551; Sharron's Bookkeeping and Tax Service, 4701 West Main St, Belleville, 618-277-1504.
Optimist Club of Belleville presents a “Night with the Stars”
5:30pm
Cutters
Carlyle Avenue, Belleville, IL
An evening of music with Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly and Donna Summers. Delicious food and drink from Cutters. A silent and oral auction with items too tempting to resist plus a 50/50 raffle. Doors open at 5:30pm, Food served from 6-7:30pm, Entertainment from 7-9pm. All proceeds go to the Optimist Club of Belleville Youth Programs and Donations.
Board of Directors Meeting
7:30am
Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Office
Business Assistance Committee Meeting
11am
Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Office
Edward Jones/Phil Caravia Ribbon Cutting & Open House
3pm
4539 North Illinois, Swansea, IL 62226
Fibromyalgia Seminar
7-9pm
Memorial Hospital Auditorium
4500 Memorial Drive, Belleville, IL
(618) 257-5649
Belleville FMS Support Group, a community education program and support group for those suffering from fibromyalgia syndrome will be held in Memorial Hospital’s auditorium on Tuesday, February 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. People are also encouraged to bring family members to participate in the group. This months meeting will be a “Share and Care” meeting, where participants will be asked to share their experiences and stories. Fibromyalgia is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is still unknown. The disorder is often referred to as an “invisible” illness because there are little or no outward indications that there is an illness or of its resulting disabilities. For more information or questions, call Memorial’s Community Relations Department at 257-5649.
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
7:30am
Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Office
Healthcare Committee Meeting
9am
Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Office
ESPW - Southwest Illinois Higher Networking Tea
3-4:30pm
J. Bucks
St. Clair Square Mall, Fairview Heights, IL
It is our intention at this event to connect you with the
resources, people, and ideas you might need in order to achieve your
professional and personal goals. Know of someone who needs to connect with other
women in the community? What about your hair dresser, accountant, lawyer,
housekeeper? Do you know anyone who is an author, a banker, a professional
networker? Is there someone in your life that could simply benefit from being
around positive, caring women who can encourage, support and promote them in
their professional and/or personal life? Then invite them to join us!! That is
how we grow this community of amazing women. $12 (includes tea fare, beverages
and round-table style networking).
Visit our Calendar Corner at
www.ESPW.org
for more information and to register.
West Belleville Promotional Committee Meeting
8:00am
Lindenwood University
2600 West Main Street, Belleville
Home Show
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net
"Part of the Species" Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Governor French Academy Arts Center Gallery
223 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
618-233-7542
www.governorfrench.comGovernor French Academy Arts Center announces the opening of Part of the Species, an exhibit of new painting by local artist Terry Pierson. Pierson is a nineteen-year-old artist from Collinsville, IL. He is currently enrolled at Southwestern Illinois College in a music performance degree program. Creating abstract paintings with acrylic paint and an emphasis in expression, Pierson aims to engage and connect with viewers on an intensely human level.
Collinsville Area Recreation District Daddy Daughter Date Night
Gateway Center
One Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 346-7529
Single & Mingle
7-10pm
Ravissant Winery
5950 Town Hall Road, Belleville,
IL 62223
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-9463
www.ravissantwinery.com
Are you single and want to mingle? Ravissant Winery invites you to our singles night - relax with a glass of one of Ravissant's finest wines.
Home Show
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net
Trivia Night at Turkey Hill Grange
6:15pm
Route 15, Belleville
(618) 236-7719
6:15 registration, 7:00 play. Mark Kern will be the MC for the evening. $10.00 per person for tables of 8, prizes, silent auction, 50/50 drawing. For more information call 618-236-7719.
Gateway Area Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society Wine Party
7-11pm
Hidden Lake Winery
10580 Wellen Road, Aviston, IL
(618) 830-3908
Proceeds to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Wine tasting, beautiful views, live music featuring Savis Davis (70's and 80's rock), raffle prizes, 50/50 raffle, fun, fun, fun, and more! Come out and have a blast while supporting a great cause! Full cash bar will be open, and snacks will be for sale. All ages welcome; must be 21 to consume alcohol. $10 suggested donation. For more info, contact the MS Gateway Chapter at 618-830-3908.
Home Show
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net
Wine Class at Ravissant
1:30-3pm
Ravissant Winery
5950 Town Hall Road, Belleville,
IL 62223
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-9463
www.ravissantwinery.com
Food pairings and copious amount of wine samples provided for $15 per person.
20th Annual Metro East Baccalaureate College Fair
1:30-3:30pm
SWIC Varsity Gym
2500 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL
(618) 235-2700, ext. 5157
More than 75 colleges and universities will participate in the 20th Annual Metro East Baccalaureate College Fair held at Southwestern Illinois College. In addition to visiting with college representatives, students and parents can attend two free workshops presented by Roger Knox, SWIC Financial Aid adviser. The workshops will begin at 1 and 2 p.m. The first workshop, “How to Find Money for College,” includes information on grants, loans, scholarships and student employment. The second workshop will assist students in completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Families attending this workshop will need to bring both parent’s and student’s 2007 tax information. Individuals will be able to file online in the computer lab. Colleges attending the fair include Bradley University, Eastern Illinois University, Greenville College, Illinois State University, McKendree University, Millikin University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Southwestern Illinois College, University of Illinois at Springfield, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Western Illinois University, Fontbonne University, Lindenwood University, Saint Louis University, St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Truman State University, University of Missouri-Columbia, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Michigan State University, Creighton University, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy and University of Southern Indiana, among others. The College Fair is sponsored in conjunction with the Illinois Association for College Admissions Counselors and is part of the statewide Illinois College Exposition Program. For more information, visit the College Fair Web site at http://ice.iacac.org/registrants/2007_2008_Site_Registrant_List.xls and look for “Metro East at SWIC.” You also can call SWIC Counselor Michelle Luraschi at 618-235-2700, ext. 5157, or toll free in Illinois at 800-222-5131, ext. 5157.
Bunko
Eckert's Country Store and Farms
951 South Greenmount Road, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618)233-0513 ext 139
Roundtable Series Presented by the Faculty of Aquinas Inst.
"Consumer's Guide to Preaching: 10 Essential Tips for
Every Hearer of the Word"
11:30am-1pm
The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
442 South
DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223
Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 397-6700
Fr. Greg Heille, O.P. Not getting that much out of Sunday homilies? Don just sit back and listen - here are 10 tips on how to get more out of homily. Pre-registration is required, Call 618-394-6272 or 314-241-3400. Cost: $20 a program (lunch included). You may sign up for one or more programs at a time.
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
7:30am
Fischer's Restaurant
2100 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62226
Leadership Belleville Committee Meeting
9am
Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Office
Gateway Center
One Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234 Map (MapQuest.com)
Free Admission
Belleville Community Band
7pm
St. Paul’s Retirement Apartments
901 West E St., Belleville, IL 62220
Event is open to the public. No RSVP’s necessary.
Issues & Eggs Breakfast
7:30-9:30am
Natl Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
442 South DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223
The Levee System in Southwestern Illinois - The levee issue will effect your business - what is the economic impact. Speakers: Les Sterman, Executive Director, East West Gateway Council and Mark Kern, St. Clair County Board Chairman. Cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP by February 25th to the Chamber at (618) 233-2015 or email alewis@bellevillechamber.org.
Eckert's Cooking Class
6pm-8pm
Eckert's Country Restaurant
951 S. Greenmount Road
Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0513
Dog Show
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net
Theater in the Winery - "Real Love"
8pm
Ravissant Winery
5950 Town Hall Road, Belleville, IL 62223 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-WINE
"Real Love" written and directed by Benjamin Moeller-Gaa. Performances are at 8pm Friday and Saturday night and 2pm on Sunday. Winery opens 1 ½ hours prior to showtime. Tickets are $20.00 per person and includes a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres. Please call the winery at 1-866-837-WINE for tickets.
