The Chamber's monthly Networking Luncheon will be held at Alfonzo's Pizzeria (611 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294).

The Tri-Township Public Library Board Meeting is held from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the Tri-Township Public Library (209 South Main Street, Troy, IL 62294) in the conference room (located on the lower level of the library).

The Troy Historical Society Meeting is held at 7:00pm at the Tri-Township Public Library (209 South Main Street, Troy, IL 62294) in the History/Genealogy Room in the lower level of the library.

Troy Lions Club (#222) Meeting is held at 6:30pm at T/A TravelCenter (819 Edwardsville Rd. Troy, IL 62294).

The Village of Marine Board Meeting is every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. They meet at 3780 State Route 4, Marine, IL 62061. For questions, call (618) 887-4926.

March 3 will be dinner at noon with comfort foods. Good old fashioned meat loaf and mashed potatoes are going to be served. Caricaturist Jim Heil will entertain us with stories and his art. Your face just might be a part of one of his finished pictures.

Jarvis Township Seniors is hosting Lucky As A Leprechaun. Join us for some good food and entertainment. Please RSVP by March 1st to the senior office 618.667.2022.

The Village of St. Jacob Council Meeting will be held from 7:30pm-9:00pm at the Activities Center (108 North Douglas, St. Jacob, IL).

The Tri-Township Public Library Book Sale is held from 9am-12pm at the Tri-Township Public Library (209 South Main Street, Troy).

World day of Prayer Service will be held at Troy United Methodist Church on Friday, March 4 at 10:00 am with lunch following the service. Child care available. All women and men invited. The church is located at 407 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL. For more information call (618) 667-6241.

We would like to invite everyone to our 25th anniversary Open House and Trunk Show! We are truely blessed to have the opportunity to raise our family and serve our patients in the Troy and surrounding communities. There will be food and beverages provided, along with live music, hourly drawings, and 50% off frames. Frame vendors will be there with their entire frame lines. There will also be a grand prize custom eye wear or sun wear with a value of up to $500! There will be industry representatives that will provide complimentary demonstrations of our unique Vision Wellness approach using today's advanced technology including: Zeavision, Tear Lab, Optomap, and Optovue. Our trunk show will give an opportunity to be custom fitted from a frame companies' entire line. Our lab will also assist in the selection of appropriate lenses including Varilux, Crizal, Transition, Shamir, and others. We also can take appointments if your prescription is outdated prior to the open house and on the day of the open house. Please call today!

This special day will be on Friday, March 4, from 11:00am to 8:00pm at Unger Eye Care located on 534 Edwardsville Road, Troy, Il 62294. Please call us with any questions at 618-667-2020.

Silver Creek Rotary Meetings are held on Fridays from 12:00pm-1:00pm at Alfonzo's Pizzeria (611 Edwardsville Road, Troy, IL 62294).

The screenings are open to all children between the ages of 2 years, 6 months and 5 years, who live in the Triad School District and will not be eligible for Kindergarten in the 2016-2017 school year.

For more information: 618-246-6056
Walk-ins welcome!!

Conditions Treated at Shriners Hospitals for Children - St. Louis include:

• Arthrogryposis (Stiff Joints)
• Cerebral Palsy
• Clubfoot
• Hip Conditions
• Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bones)
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Limb Deformities
• Limb Length Differences
• Neurological Disorders
• Rickets
• Scar Revisions
• Scoliosis
• Specialized Plastic Surgery
• Spina Bifida/Myelodysplasia
• Spine Conditions
• Sports Injuries

Children are eligible to receive care if they are under the age of 18 with a treatable orthapaedic condition. Income, financial status and/or insurance coverage has no impact on eligibility for services.

For more information about Shriners Hospitals for Children - St. Louis:
Main: 314-432-3600
Referrals: 800-850-2960
shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/stlouis
facebook.com/ShrinersSTL

Join us on Saturday March 5 at Four Muddy Paws! Pamper your dog AND yourself! $15 per dog includes shampoo and dry, one digital image to be emailed to you! Complimentary food and wine while you wait. All proceeds go to Partners for Pets!

Doors open at 5:30 and trivia starts at 7 p.m. For more info contact, Meghan Dempsey 618.409.0915

This is the second annual Trivia Night for Hope! All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and the Troy Relay for Life. Call or text 618.406.6755 to reserve your table today - $80 per table, max of 8 players per team. For more information regarding how you can also participate in the Troy Relay for Life event, please contact the ACS office at 618.288.2320, or visit relay.acsevents.org to learn more.

Saturday, March 5, 2016 Troy Illinois Knights of Columbus Council #9266 annual Trivia Night. Proceeds will benefit St. John Neumann Elementary School, Scholarships and Various Charities. Trivia will be held at the St. John Neumann Elementary School, 142 Wilma Drive, Maryville, IL 62062. Please call Norm Broska 618 667-2115 with reservations questions or email at norm705@aol.com or call Dennis Barnett at 618 667-3104 or email at mckmom71@sbcglobal.net. Doors open at 6:00 pm play begins at 7:00 pm. Cash prizes to the top 3 finishers. The cost per table is $120 (which includes mulligans), limit of 8 players per table. Bring your own food, snacks and beverages coolers allowed. There will be the a silent auction, 50/50 and other bonus games. Put on your thinking caps and enjoy and evening of fun with your friends.

Come enjoy yourself at BB's Jazz, Blues, and Soups on Sunday March 6! Proceeds to benefit Partners for Pets!

Awesome food, crafts, baked goods, Scholastic Book Fair Adults $10.00 Kids (5-10) $4.00 Kids (under 5) free Menu: Pork Sausage, Mashed Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Green Beans, Corn, Applesauce and more!

Troy City Council Meetings are held every first and third Monday of every month at 7:30pm at the Troy Municipal Building (116 East Market, Troy, IL 62294) in the Council Chambers.

The screenings are open to all children between the ages of 2 years, 6 months and 5 years, who live in the Triad School District and will not be eligible for Kindergarten in the 2016-2017 school year.

Present coupon (printed or on phone) when dining at Dewey's on March 8th and Partners For Pets will receive 20 of sales.

Networking Committee Meeting at Terra Sur (Troy) on March 9 at 11:30 a.m.

The screenings are open to all children between the ages of 2 years, 6 months and 5 years, who live in the Triad School District and will not be eligible for Kindergarten in the 2016-2017 school year.

Come on over for the ribbon cutting at Unger Eye Care at 534 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294. If you have any questions please call us at (618) 667-2020. 

Please join us on this great day!

The Southwestern Illinois College Belleville Campus is hosting a Team Bully Free Family Night Wednesday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Complex Varsity Gym, 2500 Carlyle Ave. For more info contact, College Activities at 618.235.2700, ext. 5561.

The Tri-Township Park Board Meeting is held at 7:00pm at the Community Center (401 Wickliffe, Troy, IL 62294) on the upper level.

Don't miss the inspirational music of the Bethune Cookman Inspirational Gospel Choir at Troy United Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00 pm. A freewill offering will be received. Everyone is invited! The Inspirational Gospel Choir is a group of Bethune Cookman University students (Located in Daytona Beach, Florida) who minister to others in song and praise.. The goal of the choir is to deliver, and inspire as many people as possible giving them the hope and encouragement they may need to see a new day. The choir enjoys singing praises to the Lord, reaching out and touching the souls of many people. The choir prays that those they minister to will be touched, healed, encouraged uplifted, and delivered through the grace of God. The Inspirational Gospel Choir lives by this motto: I will bless the Lord at all times and his praise shall continually be in my mouth Psalms 34:1. Troy United Methodist Church is located at 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy, IL 62294. For more information, contact 618-667-6241 or visit http://www.troyumc.org/?event bethune-cookman-gospel-choir event_date 2016-03-09.

The Chamber's monthly board meeting will be held from 12:00pm-1:00pm at Alfonzo's Pizzeria (611 Edwardsville Road, Troy, IL 62294).

The screenings are open to all children between the ages of 2 years, 6 months and 5 years, who live in the Triad School District and will not be eligible for Kindergarten in the 2016-2017 school year.

Enjoy food and beverage and a chance to network with business professionals at the monthly Business after hours March Madness stlye! This month the Business After Hours will be held at First Mid-Illinois Bank &Trust (2930 North Center Street, Maryville).  The event is co-hosted by Steve Schmitt Auto Credit.

For more information please call 618.667.8769

Silver Creek Rotary Meetings are held on Fridays from 12:00pm-1:00pm at Alfonzo's Pizzeria (611 Edwardsville Road, Troy, IL 62294).

An all-school fundraising project to benefit programs of the activity fund. Tickets are $10.00 and available in the TMS office. Tastings and silent auction begin at 5:00 p.m.

The screenings are open to all children between the ages of 2 years, 6 months and 5 years, who live in the Triad School District and will not be eligible for Kindergarten in the 2016-2017 school year.

After hour sign ups at the Park office - Community Center.

Fill your Easter baskets at Sweeties Confections! Free shrink wrapping with a $15 purchase! Also, don't forget our Sweet Samples and Open House, we will be sampling our sweet, savory, hot, and cold dips as well as our cupcakes, cookies and so much more!

Hard Road Theatre will be holding a trivia night at Wildi Masonic Temple. Open to the public at 6:30 p.m. and the event begins at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 13th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Billy & Julie and the KLOU 103.3 van site 12-2 p.m. Saturday. Right At Home with Rich Oris and All Around the Yard's Tony Frisella from FM News Talk 97.1 - live Saturday 12-2 p.m. Saturday. Fred Bird both days!

Good Shepherd Benefit Auction a great event for fellowship and a variety of items to purchase. Come and enjoy the atmosphere and the opportunity to experience a delightful evening! Tickets are $30 or a table of 8 for $225 and can be purchased at 618-344-3153

On March 12, Quartermania will be at Wiesemeyer Center at 7:00 p.m.  This event is sponsored by the Troy Historical Society and Troy Woman's Club. Public is invited ... Doors open at 6:00 pm

Join the Troy Titans Football Club at the Chicken Beer Dance featuring the band Living Loud (https://www.facebook.com/livingloudband/). This fundraiser will help raise funds for new cheer uniforms and equipment. Chicken, draft keg beer and music provided. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Band starts at 8:30 pm. Bring your own sides, plates and utensils. Raffle items, 50/50 and Barrel of Booze tickets. Promote your business by donating a raffle item - accepted until March 1. Promote your business by sponsoring the event - accepted until February 15. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Email troytitansfootball@gmail.com for ticket inquiry or call Cindy Mahnesmith at 618.301.0477.

Come join us for our Pancake Whole-Hog Pork Sausage Breakfast sponsored by the Marine Lions Club and Marine Library. This event will be at the Marine Lions Hall located at 406 E Division Street, Marine, IL. The event is on Sunday, March 13 from 8:30am -12:30pm. Adult tickets are $8.00, children from 4-12 are $3.00, and children under the age of three are free. All caryouts are $8.00. 

The Pentecostals of Troy, 8965 Rt. 162, Troy IL are taking orders for their Easter Pound Cakes now through March 13. For over 35 years, this homemade chocolate-covered, egg-shaped pound cake, topped with a candy flower, has been a Metro St. Louis favorite. Pick up date is March 19 at Noon at the church. The cost is $12 per dozen, $6 per half-dozen. Call 618-667-6054 or email REVBB63@aol.com.

Join Friedens United Church of Christ (207 E. Center St. Troy) for a buffet style lunch or dinner. The menu includes: grilled pork sausage, sauerkraut, green beans, mashed potatoes & gravy, applesauce, coffee, tea and dessert.

The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-10  and free for children 4 years and under. Carry outs and curb service- $10. 

For more information or curbside-service call 618-667-6535

Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 13th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Billy & Julie and the KLOU 103.3 van site 12-2 p.m. Saturday. Right At Home with Rich Oris and All Around the Yard's Tony Frisella from FM News Talk 97.1 - live Saturday 12-2 p.m. Saturday. Fred Bird both days!

Take a Tour of Good Shepherd - Preschool through Grade 8. Come meet the teachers and learn about the philosophy of Good Shepherd and what makes us special!

20% off Sale Day at Anderson Hospital Gift Shop.

The Women's Club of Troy Meeting will be at 7:00pm at the Tri-Township Library (209 South Main Street, Troy, IL 62294).

The Chamber's monthly Morning Mingle will be held at Irwin Chapel of Glen Carbon (591 Glen Crossing Road, Glen Carbon, IL 62034). This event will be cosponsored by Sam's Club. Our speaker will be Tanja Cook on estate planning.

20th Annual Anderson Hospital Foundation “Swing Into Spring” Golf Tournament is Monday, May 16, 2016 at the Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville.

 May 6th Deadline for sign up, Contact Lori St. John at (618) 391.6426 for more info

Troy Lions Club (#222) Meeting is held at 6:30pm at the Russell Wiesemeyer Community Center (410 Wickliffe St., Troy, IL 62294).

The Village of Marine Board Meeting is every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. They meet at 3780 State Route 4, Marine, IL 62061. For questions, call (618) 887-4926.

Chamber Marketing Committee Meeting at Red Apple (Maryville).

The Village of St. Jacob Council Meeting will be held from 7:30pm-9:00pm at the Activities Center (108 North Douglas, St. Jacob, IL).

Silver Creek Rotary Meetings are held on Fridays from 12:00pm-1:00pm at Alfonzo's Pizzeria (611 Edwardsville Road, Troy, IL 62294).

First Baptist Maryville (FBM) invites everyone to their first ever reenactment of Jesus' last days on Earth. Experience the true story of Easter on Friday, March 18 through Sunday, March 20 in a free, family-friendly, outdoor interactive performance. Tours will run from 6:30 - 9 p.m. each night and will last approximately one hour. Reservations can be made online at register.fbmaryville.org or by phone (618.667.8221) for tours from 6:30 - 8 p.m. each night. Walk-ins are welcome from 8 - 9 p.m. each night. Guests will need to be able to travel outdoors over uneven ground without the assistance of wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers for 1/2 mile. This event is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Please check register.fbmaryville.org for cancellation notices and weather updates. For more info, contact the church office (618.667.8221) or visit fbmaryville.org.

Edison's will host a Breakfast With The Bunny from 8-11am on Sat. Mar. 19. Tickets range from $10-18 and can be purchased in advance at www.edisonsfun.com. With paid admission, all kids 12 under will get a FREE photo with the Easter Bunny and a super egg filled with goodies.

The Tri-Township Public Library Book Sale is held from 9am-12pm at the Tri-Township Public Library (209 South Main Street, Troy).

The Light Kids Conference is a one day event for children in first fifth grade. The Light will be hosted at Troy United Methodist Church (407 Edwardsville Road, Troy, IL) on Saturday, March 19 from 9:00 am 2:00 pm. Kids will love the music, recreation, 30 foot inflatable, entertainment with Andy Anderson, Magician, Bible Buzz, Lunch, Snacks and more! To register a group from your church or your child (children must be accompanied by an adult) please visit www.kidsconference.org. This same event will also be hosted in two other Illinois locations in March. For more information, contact 618-667-6241 ext 14 or email harvest@harvestconferences.org.

Princess Day at the Tri-Township Library. Stories, crafts, and photo ops, wear your favorite princess outfit! No registration, just drop in!

7th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza will be held at the Tri-Township Park from 10am-12pm. Eggs hunts will be divided into 4 groups: Ages 0-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7 and up. Also there will be face painting, balloon artist and the Easter Bunny. Hope to see you there! 

Come celebrate your March birthdays with us, Boogie's Restaurant & Sports Bar!

Join us for Palm Sunday Worship Service at 10:15 a.m.

13th BEST OF MARYVILLE ART CONTEST SHOW Maryville will host its 13th Best of Maryville Art Contest and Show on March 20, from 1:00-3:00 at the Community Center, 500 E. Division Street. Artists and photographers can enter in 6 different age divisions: K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th Grades, High School, and Amateur and Open. Participants in the three Grade School divisions can enter art work on any subject they choose, but high school and adults must submit their artwork or photos on something in or around Maryville, thus the name Best of Maryville . Prizes are provided courtesy of Juneau Associates, Inc. PC, Edwardsville. Enter pictures you've taken at the Maryville Homecoming, Khoury League or the Master Gardener's area at Drost Park. But don't forget backyard picnics, your pets, a cone of Bobby's Custard, a snowfall and sunrise and sunsets!!!! Any of these occasions can make a great First Place or Best of Show picture. An application and more information can be found on the website www.vil.maryville.il.us or call 618- 772-8555 to answer any questions. In the event of a major snow storm, the show will be re-scheduled to April 3. The contest is open to the public and everyone is invited to stop by to view the artwork at the Community Center on the day of the event.

Join me for Cocktails with the Coach 2016! This event will be held monthly and focus on a topic specific to the interests of a small or mid-size business owner. Learn how to take your business to the next level, achieve the Income, Lifestyle, Wealth Equity you desire, and enjoy a cocktail while networking! No charge to attend, only the cost of your drink and food order, if desired. Minimum of 2 attendees must be registered or the event will be cancelled by noon on the scheduled date. Maximum of 10 attendees each session. And every Monday is Martini Monday at Bella Milano's! Enjoy $5 Martini's, plus select $5 appetizers. PLEASE arrive by 5:30 p.m. to order your beverage and appetizer and enjoy open networking. The power hour will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Contact me with any questions and Please feel free to share this invite with others!

Troy City Council Meetings are held every first and third Monday of every month at 7:30pm at the Troy Municipal Building (116 East Market, Troy, IL 62294) in the Council Chambers.

Over 80 vendors and a free picture with the Easter Bunny + filled Easter eggs!  This event is very family friendly. Share with your friends.

You're invited to the Model Seder Meal Service on Wednesday, March 23 at 7:00 pm in the Family Life Center of Troy United Methodist Church (407 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL). Jesus invited his disciples to share the Passover Meal with him (The Last Supper) and you are invited to come and experience the flavors of a traditional Passover Seder meal led by a Missionary from Jews for Jesus. For more information visit http://www.troyumc.org/?event model-passover-meal event_date 2016-03-23 or call (618) 667-6241. Everyone is invited. Nursery will be offered for children under the age of three.

The Pentecostals of Troy, 8965 Rt. 162, Troy IL are hosting their annual Spring Break Block Party and Easter Egg Hunt, March 23 at 7 PM, for ages 11 and under. There will be age specific egg hunts, fun, games, prizes and more, all free. For more information, please visit our online church at www.pentecostalsoftroy.org, Like The Pentecostals of Troy on Facebook, Follow us @PentecostalTroy on Twitter, email us at revbb63@aol.com or call 667-6054.

Please join us for Maundy Thursday Service at 7 p.m.

The Pentecostals of Troy, 8965 Rt. 162, Troy IL are hosting their annual Spring Break Block Party and Easter Egg Hunt, March 23 at 7 PM, for ages 11 and under. There will be age specific egg hunts, fun, games, prizes and more, all free. For more information, please visit our online church at www.pentecostalsoftroy.org, Like The Pentecostals of Troy on Facebook, Follow us @PentecostalTroy on Twitter, email us at revbb63@aol.com or call 667-6054.

Silver Creek Rotary Meetings are held on Fridays from 12:00pm-1:00pm at Alfonzo's Pizzeria (611 Edwardsville Road, Troy, IL 62294).

You're invited to the Good Friday Service at 12:00 noon on March 25. This service will be held in the Sanctuary at Troy United Methodist Church and all are welcome. Child care will be provided. For more information, contact 618-667-6241 or visit http://www.troyumc.org/?event good-friday-service. The church is located at 407 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294.

Friedens United Church of Christ invites you to join us for a Good Friday Service at 7 p.m.

Spring Fling Easter Egg Hunt, free to the community. Coffee, donuts, candy, games, kite flying, bubbles, and face painting.

You're Invited to Celebrate Easter at Troy United Methodist Church! 6:30 am Sunrise Service Sanctuary 7:30 am Easter Breakfast (Cost: Donation Basis) 8:00 am Easter Worship Sanctuary 9:00 am Easter Worship Family Life Center 10:30 am Easter Worship Family Life Center (this service will be the typical 10:30 and 10:35 services together) The church is located at 407 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294. For more information call (618) 667-6241 or visit http://www.troyumc.org/?event easter.

Please join us for Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m.

Friedens United Church of Christ invites you to Easter Breakfast at 8 a.m., Fellowship Hall.

Friedens United Church of Christ invites you to join us for an Easter Worship Service at 10:15 a.m.

Maximize Your Membership is open to all Chamber members and potential members.  This event will provide you with a list of all of the great membership benefits the Chamber provides.

You must RSVP by 3/27/2016.  E-mail dawn@troymaryvillecoc.com or call the Chamber office at 667-8769.

The Pentecostals of Troy, 8965 Rt. 162, Troy IL will be hosting Puppets of Praise on March 30 at 7 PM. PoP will be presenting Shine, a black light puppet show. For more information, please visit our online church at www.pentecostalsoftroy.org, Like The Pentecostals of Troy on Facebook, Follow us @PentecostalTroy on Twitter, email us at revbb63@aol.com or call 667-6054.

Join us for ChamberNET at Hi-Top Bowl in Highland.  The Chamber will be co-hosting with the Highland Chamber.  Free to attend.  Open to all Chamber members.