WEEKEND: 3 Things to Do for Jan. 29-31

SEWING DEMONSTRATION

Experts at the Fort de Chartres State Historic Site in Prairie du Rocher will demonstrate the "art de vivre" - or art of life - that put food on French settlers' tables and clothing on their backs 250 years ago.

The series of three presentations begins Saturday, Jan. 30, with sewing demonstrations in the fort's Guard Room.

From 10 a.m. to noon, Beckie Mooneyhan McClelland will demonstrate the methods used to sew on buttons and patches. Then from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., she'll show basic sewing stitches, including the running backstitch, spaced backstitch and hem/whip.

Scrap fabric, thread, needles and buttons will be provided.

Anyone interested in joining the free session should contact David Schultz at <span class="s1">david.schultz@illinois.gov or (618) 284-7230.</span>

PANTHER BASKETBALL SHOWCASE

The Panther Basketball showcase, hosted by Pinckneyville High School, takes place on Saturday. Here is a list of games:

JUNIOR VARSITY

10:00 a.m. - Steeleville vs Pinckneyville

11:30 a.m. - Trico vs Salem

1:00 p.m. - Mater Dei vs Cahokia

2:30 p.m. - (Varsity) Cairo vs O'Fallon First Baptist

VARSITY (THOMAS GYM)

8:30 a.m. - Meridian vs Steeleville

10:00 a.m. - Mt. Carmel vs Madison

11:30 a.m. - Cahokia vs Metro-East

1:00 p.m. - Salem vs Trico

2:30 p.m. - Goreville vs Webber

4:00 p.m. - Jerseyville vs Mater Dei

5:30 p.m. - MICDS vs Tilghman

7:00 p.m. - Gibault vs Woodlawn

8:30 p.m. - Pinckneyville vs Marquette

FISH FRY

The Chester Knights of Columbus Hall (209 Church St.) is hosting a fish fry for the Alzheimer's Association in honor of Dotty Maes.

The event is sponsored by Team Dotty and will take place Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

All-you-can-eat fish or shrimp dinner, plus dessert.

Carryouts are available by calling 826-3316. <span class="s2"> </span>