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Grace Church, 102 E. 20th St., Metropolis, will host a community meal from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. Everyone is welcome.

A celebration of all things insect will take place Saturday, Aug. 27, at War Bluff Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 228 Bushwack Rd., Golconda. Sponsored by Shawnee Chapter Illinois Audubon Society, Insect Awareness & Appreciation Day will begin at 3 p.m. and continue into the evening with workshops, field trips, an insect zoo and insect crafts and activities. A potluck dinner will take place at 6 p.m.; the main dish and drinks will be provided; guests are asked to bring a dish to share. There will also be entertainment through the evening. The day is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome, but pets should be left at home. Attendees should bring a lawn chair. For more information, call or text 618-534-7870 or email shawneechapterias@gmail.com.

Tree of Life, 1105 Girard St., Metropolis, will host a block party from 12:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. There will be an inflatable slip-n-slide, games, music, prizes, food and drinks. Everyone is invited to attend the free event.

Tanglefoot Ranch, located in the Flatwoods community, a mile north of Grantsburg, will hold its karaoke event on Friday, Aug. 27, beginning at 6 p.m. A ham and bean supper, music and karaoke will be featured. Attendees are encouraged to bring musical instruments, with an open-mic featured. The event is free; however, donations will be accepted. For information or for directions, call 618-751-1695.

Cache River State Natural Area will host Reptiles in the Neighborhood from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Barkhausen-Cache River Wetlands Center, 885 St. Rt. 37 S., Cypress. Become familiar with reptiles of southern Illinois, why reptiles are important to an ecosystem, how to tell the difference between many reptiles and much more through an up-close and personal interaction. The one-hour program will be followed by an optional walk to look for cold-blooded creatures along the Todd Fink-Heron Pond Trail. For more information, call 618-657-2064.

Massac County Amateur Emergency Service, a part of the Massac County Amateur Radio Club, holds its weekly breakfast meetings at 10 a.m. Saturdays at Yesterday’s, 310 W. 10th St., Metropolis. The next meeting is Saturday, Aug. 27. Testing is also available on Saturday mornings. All ham radio operators or any members of the public who are interested in learning more about the subject of ham radio is invited. For more information, call 270-816-5551.

Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition and 3D Life Recovery at Eastland Life Church will host an Overdose Awareness Night at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, on the Massac County Courthouse lawn. The event of remembering those lost to overdose is being held on International Overdose Awareness Day. The evening will include a candlelight vigil, prayer, music, speakers and a memorial to those lost to overdose.

The Bear on the Air will host a Butts for Mutts fundraiser for Project Hope No-Kill Humane Society in Metropolis. Pre-orders and payment are being taken now until noon Thursday, Sept. 1. The cost is $45 per butt. Orders will be ready for pickup from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at the shelter, located at 1698 W. 10th St. Bottles of Bear’s Famous BBQ Sauce will also be available for $5 extra. Orders can be paid for by using PayPal at Project Hope’s email address info@projecthopehumanesociety.org, or at the shelter during business hours, from 1-5 p.m. Tuesday though Saturday. For more information, contact Project Hope at 618-638-4555.

The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 306 will host a Lucky Sevens event the first Saturday of each month at the legion hall, 321 Market St., Metropolis. The next event is Saturday, Sept. 3. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with early bird games starting at 6 p.m. Players may bring daubers, or they may be purchased at the post. The auxiliary will also have cheeseburgers for sale during the event. All proceeds benefit the auxiliary and its programs for area veterans. For additional information, call 618-524-2043.

Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition and 3D Life Recovery will co-host a Recovery Resource Event from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at Eastland Life Church, 716 E. Third St. The event, held in conjunction with September being National Recovery Month, will provide the community substance use recovery and prevention resources. Along with speakers on recovery, there will be a Hidden in Plain Sight bedroom; a Resource Room with recovery resources and Narcan training; games for children; information; and free food. For more information, call 618-524-1062 or 618-316-4472.

University of Illinois Extension is hosting a community open house at its Plant a Row, Watch COPE Grow Community Food Donation Garden from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. The outdoor event features garden demonstrations, kids’ activity stations, recipes highlighting the produce being grown, harvesting of the garden’s produce for the COPE Food Pantry and more. Seeds or starter plants may also be available for participants to use in or begin their own gardens. The garden is located in Metropolis on West 10th Street between the Regional Office of Education #21 building and the Illinois Driver Services Facility. For more information, contact Extension educator and garden manager Erin Garrett at 618-524-2270 or emedvecz@illinois.edu.

Metropolis American Legion Post 306 is holding its monthly membership meetings at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month. The next meeting is Thursday, Sept. 8. The post is located at 321 Market St., Metropolis.

Metropolis Community High School Class of 1967 will hold its 55th class reunion on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17. A meet-and-greet will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at the Girl Scout House on Seventh Street; the cost is $10 per person. The catered dinner will be Saturday at the Metropolis Country Club with the social hour at 5 p.m. and meal and program beginning at 6 p.m.; the cost is $20 per person. For more information, contact John McCorkle at 217-473-1904 or Linda Grace at 618-218-5499.

Conservation workshop registration underwayRegistration is open for the fifth annual Southern Illinois Conservation Workshop, which will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Shawnee Community College in Ullin. The workshop will include speakers with expertise on different aspects of landowner conservation, offering an opportunity for local land managers and landowners to learn, make connections and ask questions. Registration is $20 and lunch is included. Register online at go.illinois.edu/2022consworkshop. For more information or for an accommodation in order to participate, contact Extension educator Erin Garrett at emedvecz@illinois.edu or 618-524-2270.

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