BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Metro East Star - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Metro East Star X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://metroeaststar.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Metro East Star REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T180000 DTSTAMP:20260815T133011Z CREATED:20260815T133011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T133011Z UID:51835-1790845200-1793469600@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Annual IHLS Library Crawl! DESCRIPTION:Annual IHLS Library Crawl! October 1st through 31st Check out some of our neighboring libraries this Fall The crawl passports will be available September 30th at both libraries. Visit 5 libraries by October 31st and you will be entered into a drawing for a QuikTrip gift card! Passports must be turned in by November 3rd. \n \n  \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/annual-ihls-library-crawl/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260826T133011Z CREATED:20260826T133011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T133011Z UID:52474-1791622800-1791633600@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Fall E-Cycle Events DESCRIPTION:The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce will host Fall E-Cycle Events this fall in Troy\, Maryville\, and St. Jacob. These community collection events help residents dispose of unwanted items responsibly while supporting a cleaner\, healthier community. \n \nThe September 26 event at Triad High School includes multiple collection services\, while the October 10 and October 31 events offer more limited options. Attendees should scan for accepted items\, fees\, and event details before participating. \n \n \nSaturday\, October 10\, 2026\, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM: First Baptist Maryville\, 7110 State Route 162\, Maryville\, IL — e-cycling and shredding\n \nVenue: Triad High School\n704 US Highway 40 Troy IL 62294 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/fall-e-cycle-events/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/4B820403-CE0A-4C5C-A17BC0B86F072248.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T140000 DTSTAMP:20260926T133013Z CREATED:20260926T133013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T133013Z UID:53647-1791626400-1791640800@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:The Great River Road Cookie Company First Annual Vendor and Resource Fair DESCRIPTION:Join The Great River Road Cookie Company at the First Annual Vendor and Resource Fair! This event will support restoration efforts of the Granite City Head Start Niedringhaus building. There will be 45+ vendors\, business\, and resources available. Come see us for kid crafts\, games\, and raffle items!  \nVenue: Granite City Head Start\n2901 State St Granite City IL 64020 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/the-great-river-road-cookie-company-first-annual-vendor-and-resource-fair/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/D72BF9F5-8BDE-439D-A2EE06615DF10A1A.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T150000 DTSTAMP:20261003T133012Z CREATED:20261003T133012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T133012Z UID:53882-1791633600-1791644400@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Partners for Pets Open House & Pet Adoption Event DESCRIPTION:Partners for Pets hosts its 10th annual Open House & Pet Adoption Event on Saturday\, October 10. Meet adoptable pets\, tour the facility\, and enjoy activities for visitors of all ages. \n \n \nReduced adoption fees: $25 during the event\n \nPet microchipping: $20\n \nCrafts\, games\, raffle\, prizes\, balloon artist\, face painter\, and music by Braswell-Thompson & Friends\n \nTreehouse Wildlife Center animals and exhibits\, plus a Troy Fire Protection District truck\n \nOfficer Lipe from Troy PD will be there at 1:00 p.m.\n \nFood available for purchase: hot dogs and chips\, popcorn\, and cotton candy\n \n \nA special ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce is also planned. Partners for Pets is located at 9136 Lower Marine Road in Saint Jacob\, Illinois. \nVenue: Partners for Pets\n9136 Lower Marine Rd. Saint Jacob IL 62281 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/partners-for-pets-open-house-pet-adoption-event/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/100126103444-Qpx5qn2Q.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T160000 DTSTAMP:20260728T133033Z CREATED:20260728T133033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T133033Z UID:51198-1791637200-1791648000@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Nintendo Switch DESCRIPTION:Nintendo Switch Every Saturday\, 1-4 PM Teen Room\, 2001 Delmar Ave Grades 7-12 Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/nintendo-switch-29/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T150000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133009Z CREATED:20261001T133009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133009Z UID:51459-1791640800-1791644400@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Pokémon Club DESCRIPTION:Pokémon Club Every 2nd & 4th Saturday 2 PM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave For children\, grades K-8 Come play\, learn how to play\, or just hang out with other Pokémon fans! \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/pokemon-club-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR