September Calendar - Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce

Full Day Program - 9am-1:45pm - This program, geared for Grades K-3, will feature a large group presentation and breakout sessions allowing students a hands-on experience of a variety of cultural and peace building activities. Cost: $5 per person. Half Day Program - 9:15-11:30am - This program, geared for Pre-K & Kindergarten (ages 3-6), will feature a large group presentation, hands-on peace building activities and a cultural art project. Cost: $3 per person. Presenting groups include: Aabla Raqs, Friends of Taiwan, Grupo Atlantico, along with featured presenters the Gateway to Peace Museum and St. Louis Art Museum. To request a registration packet, call 618-394-6272. Space is limited.

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Saturday, September 6

Area Agency on Aging Seminar - "Caregiving - Putting the Pieces Together"

9am-12pm

Stonewolf Golf Club

1195 Stonewolf Trail, Fairview Heights, IL

(618) 222-2561

Festival of Faiths & Cultures

10am-7pm

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

442 South DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 397-6700

www.snows.org

Celebrate People . . . Celebrate Peace! This festival brings together people of a multitude of backgrounds to celebrate and learn about the vast variety of cultures and faiths present in our area. The day includes international food booths, merchandise vendors, colorful stage performances, an interactive children’s village, an interfaith learning center, plus much more! Free admission.

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Monday, September 8

PR/Marketing Committee Meeting

Noon

Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Office

Bunko Night

6:30pm

Eckert's Country Restaurant

951 South Greenmount Road, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)

618-233-0513 Ext. 139

www.eckerts.com

An old-fashion game for all ages. Play Bunko at Eckert’s Country Restaurant on the second and fourth Monday of each month. $5 per person includes game, prizes, beverages, and snacks. Open to the public. No reservation required.

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Tuesday, September 9

Coffee Cup Connections

8:15-9:15am

Chamber Boardroom

Meet other Chamber members over coffee and bagels at our new monthly networking meeting. Coffee Cup Connections will be held the 2^nd Tuesday of each month in the Chamber Boardroom. Please arrive by 8:15am with business cards in hand. 8:15-8:30 will be networking time. At 8:30am, we’ll begin three 10 minute presentations by members. Afterwards, members will have additional networking time. During the meeting we’ll draw 3 business cards and those three members will be the presenters at the following month’s Coffee Cup Connections. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn more about other member businesses! There is no cost, but we would like to know how many people will be attending, so please email kcrawford@bellevillechamber.org if you plan to attend.

Seminar-"What Could Happen to my Business Reputation?"

11:30-1pm

Crehan’s - Banquet Room

5500 North Belt West, Belleville, IL 62226

Learn how to protect your business, your employees, your customers and yourself against identity theft. Cost: $15.00, includes lunch. Please RSVP by September 5th to 618-233-2015 or kcrawford@bellevillechamber.org. Presented by: Identity Theft Network.

ESPW Workshop - "Visualize Your Way to Success...Turn your Goals into Reality"

6pm

The Art of the Matter

4280 State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL

www.espw.org

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Thursday, September 11

Community Service Agency Committee Meeting

9am

Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Office

Crazy Golf

2pm

Yorktown Golf Course

300 Goalby Drive, Belleville, IL 62221

Call 233-2015 to make your reservation.

"And the Music Goes On" Music in the Park

5:30-8:30pm

Ever & Anon Park

Corner of East Main & Mascoutah Avenue, Belleville, IL

Enjoy a music filled evening in beautiful historic downtown Belleville. Bring your snacks, chairs, blankets, refreshments, family and friends. Sponsored by the Belleville Heritage Society, City of Belleville, and Mueller Furniture Company.

Wine Tasting at Eckert's

6-8pm

Eckert's Country Store & Farms

951 South Greenmount Road, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)

(618) 233-0513

www.eckerts.com

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Friday, September 12

Executive Board Meeting

7:30am

Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Office

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Saturday, September 13

LINC Pancake Breakfast

8am & 9am

Applebee's

2624 N. Illinois, Swansea, IL

(618) 235-9988

Artifacts & Antiquities

Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park

200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net

Apple Fest at Eckert's

Eckert's Country Store and Farms

951 South Greenmount Road, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)

(618) 233-0513

www.eckerts.com

Be a Belleville Community Hero

11am-3pm

Belleville West High School

Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223

www.redcrossstl.org

Team up with Belleville police officers and firefighters and take any or all of three steps to become a HERO - Donate Blood, 11am-3pm; Learn CPR, 8am-1pm - call 314-516-2740 to sign register; Prepare for Emergencies, 30 minute children's presentations from 11am-3pm. No registration required.

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Sunday, September 14

Artifacts & Antiquities

Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park

200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net

Apple Fest at Eckert's

Eckert's Country Store and Farms

951 South Greenmount Road, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)

(618) 233-0513

www.eckerts.com

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Tuesday, September 16

Board of Directors Meeting

7:30am

Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Office

Business Assistance Committee Meeting

11:00am

Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Office

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Thursday, September 18

Government Affairs Committee Meeting

7:30am

Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Office

Healthcare Committee Meeting

9am

Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Office

Leadership Belleville Retreat

8am

Pere Marquette

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Saturday, September 20

SAFB Air Show

9am-5pm

Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh, IL

www.scottairshow.com

Eckert's Walk - Volksmarch

Eckert's Country Store and Farms

951 South Greenmount Road, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)

(618) 233-0513

www.eckerts.com

Join us for a leisurely walk through the orchard. 5K and 10K courses available. Registration is from 8am until noon and over by 3pm. Racers will begin in the Fun Corral area across from Eckert’s Garden Center. The walk costs $3 per walker and is open to everyone and all ages are welcome. An adult must accompany children under the age of 12. Water and apple cider will be provided at the start and finish line. For more information please contact Shirley at samartin11@charter.net.

Flea Market

Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park

200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052

www.bcfairgrounds.net

Apple Fest at Eckert's

Eckert's Country Store and Farms

951 South Greenmount Road, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)

(618) 233-0513

www.eckerts.com

Wagon rides, music, live entertainment, great festival foods, children’s activities and much more make this an apple pickin’ good time for everyone! Whether riding a pony or feeding a goat, your young ‘uns will enjoy getting acquainted with common farm animals. Children’s carnival and/or activities at all three farms. Funnel cakes, roasted sweet corn, caramel apples and more to tempt your taste buds. And, of course, there are plenty of apples to pick!

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Sunday, September 21

SAFB Air Show

9am-5pm

Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh, IL

www.scottairshow.com

Flea Market

Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park

200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052

www.bcfairgrounds.net

Apple Fest at Eckert's

Eckert's Country Store and Farms

951 South Greenmount Road, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)

(618) 233-0513

www.eckerts.com

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Monday, September 22

Bunko Night

6:30pm

Eckert's Country Restaurant

951 South Greenmount Road, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)

618-233-0513 Ext. 139

www.eckerts.com

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Tuesday, September 23

Ribbon Cutting - First State Bank of Red Bud

11:00am

First State Bank Red Bud

2100 South Illinois Street, Belleville, IL 62220

Lunch will be catered in.

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Wednesday, September 24

Leadership Committee Meeting

8am

Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Office

Jobs Plus '08

1-6pm

Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL

(618) 277-6790 ext. 3259

Now in its eighteenth year, JOBS PLUS is an ideal opportunity for employers to meet and speak to hundreds of qualified job-ready applicants. Last year, approximately 60 employers and over 1,200 job-seekers attended JOBS PLUS ’07! For further information, please call the JOBS PLUS ‘08 Chairperson, Chris Johnston, directly at (618) 277-6790 ext. 3259.

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Thursday, September 25

Ribbon Cutting - Advantage Family Chiropractic

1:00pm

2347 Old Collinsville Road, Ste G, Belleville, IL 62221

Senior Health Conference - "Wellness of Heart & Mind"

8:30am-5pm

Clyde C. Jordan Senior Center

6755 State Street, East St. Louis, IL

(618) 222-2561

Eckert's Cooking Class

6-8pm

Eckert's Country Store

951 South Greenmount Road, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)

618-233-0513 Ext. 139

www.eckerts.com

Big Brothers Big Sisters House Drawing

6:30pm

St. Clair Square - Food Court

Fairview Heights, IL

(618) 398-3162

www.bbbsil.org

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Friday, September 26

West Belleville Promotional Committee Meeting

8am

Lindenwood University

2600 West Main Street, Belleville

Oktoberfest

11am-11pm

1st through 3rd Blocks of West Main Street, Downtown Belleville

Living Well Expo 2008

Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park

200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net

Formerly known as Seniorama. Free Admission, Health Screenings, Over 100 Exhibitors, Entertainment, Attendance Prizes, Demonstrations and Lectures, Flu Shots by VNA ($25 fee). Sponsored by PSOP, St. Clair County Older Adult Services, Inc., Regions Bank, and Memorial Hospital.

Turkey Hill Grange presents Mystery Comedy & Dinner - "It Was a Dark and Stormy Night"

6pm

Turkey Hill Grange

1375 East Highway 15 (next door to Eckert's), Belleville, IL

(618) 235-8237 or (618) 235-3310

Dinner at 6:00pm, show at 7:30pm. Adults - $16.00; Children aged 5-12 - $8.00; Theatre only: adults - $10.00; children - $5.00. Children under 5 are free.

Movie Night at the Hett

8pm

McKendree University’s Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts

Alton Street at College Road, Lebanon, Illinois

www.thehett.com

The series opens with “Chinatown” (1974). Roman Polanski directed this film noir classic starring Jack Nicholson as a private detective investigating an adultery case who stumbles onto a murder scheme. All screenings are free of charge and the public is welcome to attend. Each film will begin at 8 p.m. and an audience discussion will follow.

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Saturday, September 27

Oktoberfest

11am-11pm

1st through 3rd Blocks of West Main Street, Downtown Belleville

World Youth Day

11am-8:30pm

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Amphitheatre

442 South DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 397-6700

www.snowsyouthministry.org

Junior High Day - Youth Day Celebration exists to inspire and evangelize youth by connecting them to the larger faith community. This celebration for young people features national keynote speakers, mass, a dance, and dinner.

Apple Fest at Eckert's

Eckert's Country Store and Farms

951 South Greenmount Road, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)

(618) 233-0513

www.eckerts.com

Turkey Hill Grange presents Mystery Comedy & Dinner - "It Was a Dark and Stormy Night"

6pm

Turkey Hill Grange

1375 East Highway 15 (next door to Eckert's), Belleville, IL

(618) 235-8237 or (618) 235-3310

Dinner at 6:00pm, show at 7:30pm. Adults - $16.00; Children aged 5-12 - $8.00; Theatre only: adults - $10.00; children - $5.00. Children under 5 are free.

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Sunday, September 28

Motorcycle Swap

Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park

200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net

Christian HomeCare Services - "All Things Chocolate"

11am-6pm

Ravissant Winery

5950 Town Hall Road, Belleville, IL

(618) 537-9590

www.chcsinc.org

All the Chocolate you can handle provided by the following: Bellecourt, Cold Stone Creamery, Jordan Essentials, Pampered Chef, The Chocolate Affair, The Gathering Place, 10th Street Bakery & More! Wine Tasting, Entertainment, Fun & Fellowship with friends! Plan to participate in our diverse silent auction from 11:00am-2:30pm and exciting oral auction beginning at 3pm. $20.00 admission. All proceeds to benefit keeping older adults safe and independent in their own homes!

World Youth Day

11am-8:30pm

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Amphitheatre

442 South DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 397-6700

www.snowsyouthministry.org

High School Day - Youth Day Celebration exists to inspire and evangelize youth by connecting them to the larger faith community. This celebration for young people features national keynote speakers, mass, a dance, and dinner.

Apple Fest at Eckert's

Eckert's Country Store and Farms

951 South Greenmount Road, Belleville, IL 62220 Map (MapQuest.com)

(618) 233-0513

www.eckerts.com

Turkey Hill Grange presents Mystery Comedy & Dinner - "It Was a Dark and Stormy Night"

12:30pm

Turkey Hill Grange

1375 East Highway 15 (next door to Eckert's), Belleville, IL

(618) 235-8237 or (618) 235-3310

Dinner at 12:30, show at 2pm. Adults - $16.00; Children aged 5-12 - $8.00; Theatre only: adults - $10.00; children - $5.00. Children under 5 are free.

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Tuesday, September 30
"Naming God: What Are The Similarities and Differences In Christian and Jewish Views of God? "

11:30am-1:00pm

The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

442 South DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 394-6272

www.snows.org

Presented by the faculty of Aquinas Institute of Theology. Find out how the two faiths have come to name and understand their relationship with God. Cost: $20 per person, lunch included. Pre-registration is required.

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