BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Metro East Star - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133009Z UID:47794-1783778400-1783782000@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-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T110000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133010Z UID:47795-1783936800-1783940400@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts! Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave & Thursdays at 2 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133010Z UID:47796-1784052000-1784059200@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Board of Trustees Meeting DESCRIPTION:Board of Trustees Meetings Schedule \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/board-of-trustees-meeting-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T193000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133011Z UID:47797-1784136600-1784143800@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Teen Unwind DESCRIPTION:Teen Unwind Open to Teens\, Grades 7-12 Every Wednesday 5:30 PM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave Snacks\, Crafts\, Games \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/teen-unwind-19/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133012Z UID:47798-1784210400-1784214000@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts! Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave & Thursdays at 2 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Johnson Road Branch\n2145 Johnson Road Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-27/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133012Z UID:47799-1784379600-1784386800@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Earn-A Bike Class! DESCRIPTION:Earn-A Bike Class! 1 PM Saturdays June 6 to July 18 (no class on 4th of July) at 2001 Delmar Ave This free\, six-week-long\, hands-on St. Louis BWorks class is for students ages 8 to 17 years old who can already ride a bike on their own. Over the course of six two-hours sessions with our dedicated instructors\, students hone basic bike maintenance and safety skills. They earn a refurbished bike of their choosing plus a lock\, lights\, and helmet upon successful completion of the course. Consistent\, engaged attendance each week is required in order to take home a bike to keep. Space is limited! Register at https://form.jotform.com/260900563699163 and send any questions to evie@bworks.org \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/earn-a-bike-class-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133013Z UID:47800-1784379600-1784390400@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/nintendo-switch-19/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T110000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133013Z UID:47801-1784541600-1784545200@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts! Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave & Thursdays at 2 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-28/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133014Z UID:47802-1784725200-1784732400@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Chestnut Health Systems Mobile Unit at SMRLD DESCRIPTION:Chestnut Health Systems Mobile Unit at SMRLD Every 4th Wednesday of the Month from 1 – 3 PM at 2001 Delmar Ave Health care for babies\, kids\, and adults Need help with substance use or mental health concerns? They can make a referral. To meet with a provider\, please schedule an appointment by calling 618-512-1863 or emailing jevans@chestnut.org \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/chestnut-health-systems-mobile-unit-at-smrld-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T193000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133014Z UID:47803-1784741400-1784748600@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Teen Unwind DESCRIPTION:Teen Unwind Open to Teens\, Grades 7-12 Every Wednesday 5:30 PM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave Snacks\, Crafts\, Games \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/teen-unwind-20/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133015Z UID:47804-1784815200-1784818800@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts! Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave & Thursdays at 2 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Johnson Road Branch\n2145 Johnson Road Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-29/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133015Z UID:47805-1784984400-1784995200@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/nintendo-switch-20/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133016Z UID:47806-1784988000-1784991600@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-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T110000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133017Z UID:47807-1785146400-1785150000@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts! Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave & Thursdays at 2 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-30/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T193000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133017Z UID:47808-1785346200-1785353400@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Teen Unwind DESCRIPTION:Teen Unwind Open to Teens\, Grades 7-12 Every Wednesday 5:30 PM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave Snacks\, Crafts\, Games \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/teen-unwind-21/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133018Z UID:47809-1785420000-1785423600@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts! Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave & Thursdays at 2 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Johnson Road Branch\n2145 Johnson Road Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-31/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133018Z UID:47810-1785589200-1785600000@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/nintendo-switch-21/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T110000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133019Z UID:47811-1785751200-1785754800@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts! Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave & Thursdays at 2 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-32/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T193000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133020Z UID:47812-1785951000-1785958200@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Teen Unwind DESCRIPTION:Teen Unwind Open to Teens\, Grades 7-12 Every Wednesday 5:30 PM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave Snacks\, Crafts\, Games \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/teen-unwind-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260501T133020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T133020Z UID:47813-1786024800-1786028400@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts! Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave & Thursdays at 2 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Johnson Road Branch\n2145 Johnson Road Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-33/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261220T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260409T125837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T125837Z UID:46675-1797674400-1797782400@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Gateway Winter Market DESCRIPTION:Gateway Winter Market \n \nDecember 19th and 20th\, 2026\, from 10:00am-4:00pm \n \n  \n \n  \n \nBreakfast with Santa: Saturday the 19th from 8:00am-10:00am \n \nKids 5 and under Free \n \nAges 6-14 are $12 each ($14.64 with fee) \n \nAges 15 and up are $18 each ($21.05 with fee) \n \n*An Adult Ticket\, Ages 15+\, must be purchased with any Children Tickets. \n \nPurchase your Tickets HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-tickets-1985940869601?aff=oddtdtcreator \n \n  \n \n  \n \nPhotos with Santa: 10:00am-2:00pm – FREE \n \nLocated in Prefunction \n \n  \n \n  \n \nSensory Inclusive Santa: Sunday 20th from 10:00am-2:00pm \n \nSign up for your spot HERE: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/l6yDVtpaNEOOZdh6lfDfTRFKft4TmlU8Y2OVxHIOVOOLfQeT/762171820062/false/#/invitation \n \n  \n \n  \n \nVendor Information: \n \nInterested in being a Vendor at the upcoming Gateway Winter Market? Please email the Show Producer Anni at amierisch@gatewaycenter.com\, or call our Front Office at 618-345-8998 for more Information. \nVenue: Gateway Convention Center\n1 Gateway Drive Collinsville IL 62234 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/gateway-winter-market/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/456F66FF-ACC1-4658-B86E3DBF5A4DE91B.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270124T163000 DTSTAMP:20260503T085426 CREATED:20260409T125834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T125834Z UID:46673-1800795600-1800808200@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Gateway Wedding Show DESCRIPTION:The Gateway Wedding Show features many different vendors that can help brides\, grooms\, & event planners personalize their upcoming special event! \nFor the couples that just got engaged\, or the event planners just starting off\, the show will feature everything they need. For those who are just looking for fresh ideas and inspiration\, there will be plenty of new ideas on display.   \nThe Gateway Wedding Show takes the stress out of planning your next event! In just a few hours\, you can meet more vendors than you could visit in a month. We bring you a face-to-face sampling of virtually everything you’ll need to plan your perfect event! \nVenue: Gateway Convention Center\n1 Gateway Drive Collinsville IL 62234 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/gateway-wedding-show-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/92129FC2-33E0-4400-8A2030D7CEBDD7A6.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR