Edwardsville Neighbors in Need held their eigth annual Taste of Edwardsville event at the Lewis & Clark Leclaire Campus. The event aims to raise funds for local community members that have fallen on hard times. The growing event features live music, raffles, photobooths, beer vendors, and stands from...
The River Bend Growth Association celebrated a ribbon cutting for Senior Services Plus’ (SSP) new greenhouse. The greenhouse, located behind the SSP building, will supply hydroponically grown leafy vegetables directly to SSP’s kitchen. In addition plant like radishes, tomatoes, cucumbers...
Marquette Catholic High School mourned the loss of junior student Zack Hunter with a candlelight vigil and balloon release ceremony. Family, friends, and fellow hockey/tennis players gathered at the East Alton Ice Arena in remembrance of Zack; discussing his life and how much he meant to the community....
The Nature Institute celebrated Earth Day by hosting the 5th Annual River Bend Earth Day Festival at the Piasa Harbor in Godfrey. Music played as various vendors sold arts and crafts while also promoting environmental awareness. Visitors could hike, paddle, fish, visit vendors, or just enjoy nature....
The Women of Distinction event honors women who, through their boundless commitment to the community through their service to others and through their compassionate leadership, help improve the quality of life for everyone in their communities. The women honored at this event represent the diversity...
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