Know of upcoming events in the Collinsville, Maryville, Troy, Marine and St. Jacob area that should be included in Whirlocal Collinsville – Triad?

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Here are the happenings this weekend.

DIY Hat Burning

When: Friday, July 18, 6pm

Where: Marine Meadows, 580 S. Oregon St, Marine

In this DIY event, you will be burning designs into the hat of your choice!

We offer wide-brim fedoras, cowboy hats, and baseball hats. You can choose from over 150 stencils or draw free-hand!

Once your design is burned in, you will make a custom hat band.

Your ticket includes the hat, materials to make a hat band, and a $5 credit to Marine Meadows!

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St. Jacob Homecoming

When: Saturday July 19, 9am

Where: 108 N Douglas, St. Jacob

Car Cruise in, come celebrate 150 years of St. Jacob, IL

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Illinois Elvis Fest

When: Saturday, July 12, 6pm

Where: Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Dr, Collinsville

Elvis fest 2025

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Beads and Brews Bracelet Workshop

When: Saturday, July 19, 4pm

Where: Verona Coffee Company, 101 E. St Collinsville

Join us for a fun beaded bracelet making workshop at Verona, your favorite coffee shop, featuring cute Czech Glass coffee bean beads!

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Weekly Chess Meet

When: Saturday, July 19, 3:30pm

Where: Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St Collinsville

Weekly Chess Meet all ages and skill set welcome.

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Paint like Bob Ross

When: Saturday, July 19, 12pm

Where: Quintons Crafthouse, 126 W. Main St Collinsville

Let’s Paint with Lonnie is organizing a 12 x 16 painting class focusing on Bob Ross techniques. Lonnie Smith, a Certified Bob Ross Instructor (CRI©), will guide you in the style of Bob Ross to help you create stunning artworks.

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Adult Arts & Crafts Club

When: Saturday, July 19, 4:30pm

Where: Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St Collinsville

Adults get together once a month to work on crafts. Materials and examples will be provided and participants are welcome to bring their own materials and projects as well. Meet other crafters.

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Junk Journal Club

When: Friday, July 18, 4:30pm

Where: Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St Collinsville

Junk journals are a fun and creative way to express and organize yourself. Share ideas and find inspiration with the group. Free supplies

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IDNR Fishing Workshop

When: Friday, July 18, 1pm

Where: Woodland Park, Pine Lake Rd, Collinsville

Free fishing clinics for all ages! All fishing rods, reels, bait and equipment is provided by a IDNR facilitator.

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Tie- Dye Teddy Bears

When: Saturday, July 19, 2pm

Where:Tri Township Public Library District, 209 S. Main St. Troy

Create a one-of-a-kind teddy bear! In this exciting workshop, kids will stuff their own cuddly bear and then tie-dye its fur for a truly unique and colorful friend.

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Grow & Flow Yoga and Plant Pop up

When: Sunday, July 20, 2pm

Where: WholeBody Physical Therapy Running and Yoga Studio, 406 W. US Hwy 40 Troy

We’re teaming up with SolCal Soul Plants & Gifts for a special in-studio event that blends a grounding all-levels yoga flow with a curated pop-up plant experience. This yoga class is

designed to help you root down and rise-up, and is perfect for all levels.

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