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Here are the happenings this weekend.

Annual Blood Drive

When: Friday, August 15, 10am

Where: Collinsville Building in Loan, 701 Belt Line Rd, Collinsville

Join Us for Our 6th Annual Blood Drive! We’re proud to partner with ImpactLife to help save lives right here in our community. Every donation makes a difference and we’d love to see you there.

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Crazy Cats Painting

When: Friday, August 15 , 6:30pm

Where: Miles Market on Main, 308 W. Main Collinsville

Two choices!! Let’s do cats again! The cost for the 16×20 canvas is $25. We emphasize that there are no rules, allowing you to create a unique piece that stands apart from mine

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Outdoor Summer Movie Series

When: Friday August 15, 7:30pm

Where: City of Collinsville , 703 W. Main St Collinsville

CPRD’s Outdoor Movie Series is proud to host The Wild Robot at the lot next to the Collins House beginning at dusk. Heights Church will be on hand with snacks.

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Friends of the Library Book Sale

When: Saturday, August 16, 9am

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

The Friends of the Tri-Township Library hold book sales to benefit the library. Sales consist of donated materials and items that range in cost from ten cents to two dollars.

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Bubble Bash- Back to School

When: Sunday, August 17, 3:30pm

Where: Troy Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville Rd, Troy

We will meet in the fields behind the church and wear swimwear/old clothes!

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Smoke N for the Kids

When: Saturday- Sunday, August 16-17

Where: Tri Township Park District, 410 S. Wickliffe, Troy

Family friendly BBQ Festival and competition. KCBS sanctioned master series and back yard series as well as SCA sanctioned triple steak competition. Live music Saturday and Sunday – authentic competition BBQ pitmaster vending as well as adult beverages

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Bandana Charm Necklace & Bracelet

When: Saturday, August 16, 1-3pm

Where: Quintons Crafthouse, 126 W. Main St, Collinsville

Join us for a fun DIY Bandana Necklace & Bracelet workshop. Design a custom necklace with up to 7 charms + 1 pendant, and create a matching bracelet with up to 4 charms. We’ll have a wide variety of bandana colors and fabrics to choose from, plus a fantastic charm bar with tons of accessories to help you personalize your pieces.

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Meditation Meetings

When: Saturday, August 16, 10am

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

Meditation will help you learn how to be in the present moment, focus your attention, and understand that true happiness comes from within.

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Back to School Kickball Game

When: Saturday, August 15, 10am

Where: Drost Park Maryville

Does your kiddo like kickball? Is your kiddo interested in scouting? If you answered yes to both questions, then come on out to Cub Scout Pack 8081’s Back to School kickball game at Drost Park! The kids can play some kickball, while you gather some information about joining our pack!

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August Fresh Seafood Sale

When: Sunday, August 17, 11am

Where: Troy Produce Patch, 9070 IL RT 162, Troy

As always, we will leave Troy on Thursday afternoon, drive to Biloxi, load all of our seafood directly off the boats when they come into port Friday morning, then drive straight back to the stand to ensure you get the freshest seafood possible, only 24 hours out of the water!

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