WEEKEND: Things to Do

<p class="p1">BIKERS ON THE SQUARE

<p class="p1">The fourth annual Bikers on the Square takes place in Perryville on Friday and Saturday.

<p class="p1">Events include a Veterans' tribute, parade led by Korean War vets, bike show and bike blessing.

<p class="p1">A portion of the proceeds will benefit Camp Hope in Farmington, Mo. Live music will be provided by the Well Hungarians.

<p class="p1">Friday, June 17

<p class="p1">6:15-7P: 1 wheel revolution warm-up show (Main Stage)

<p class="p1">7-11P: Tungsten Groove

<p class="p1">Saturday, June 18

<p class="p1">9:30A: Vendor and headquarters open

<p class="p1">9:45 A: Veterans cannon salute and National Anthem

<p class="p1">10:00A: Parade (St. Joseph Drive)

<p class="p1">10:30-12: Bike show (registration on Jackson Street)

<p class="p1">11A: Blessing of the Bikes (Miraculous Medal)

<p class="p1">12:00-12:45: 1 wheel revolution (American Legion lot)

<p class="p1">12:00-2P: Stronghold (Main Stage)

<p class="p1">12:00-4P: Ride-in bike show (St. Joseph Drive)

<p class="p1">2:00-2:45P: 1 wheel revolution (American Legion lot)

<p class="p1">2:30-4:30P: Forr Games (Main Stage)

<p class="p1">4:00-4:45: 1 wheel revolution finale (American Legion lot)

<p class="p1">4:00-5:30: Ride-in bike show judging

<p class="p1">5:30-5:45: Set-up bike show awards (Main Stage)

<p class="p1">5:00-5:45P: Burnout contest

<p class="p1">5:45-6P: Bike show awards (Main Stage)

<p class="p1">6:00-8P: Well Hungarians perform

<p class="p1">8:00-8:30P: Cannon salute and lantern release

<p class="p1">8:30-11P: Baywolfe performs

<p class="p1">DECADE OF FAN FAVORITES

<p class="p2">The Sparta Community Chorus's Spring Cabaret has one more weekend of performances, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

<p class="p2">This year, the chorus is doing a review of their last 10 years of performances in "A Decade of Fan Favorites."

<p class="p2">This high-energy performance will revisit some of their most popular shows such as "Shrek: the Musical", "Back to the 80s," "Legally Blonde," Seussical," "Little Shop of Horrors" and much more.

<p class="p2">With a cast of more than 50 adults and 10 children, the stage is filled with a lot of talent from all over our area such as Red Bud, Marissa, Sparta, Okawville, Chester, Coulterville, Percy, Steeleville, and even as far away as St. Louis and Mt. Carmel.

<p class="p2">The cast has put in more than three months of hard work and rehearsals to put on this fantastic show.

<p class="p2">Please come out and help support one of the few remaining performing arts organizations in our area.

<p class="p2">Tickets are $10 each and can be reserved by calling our box office <span class="s1">618-708-6036</span>. We truly appreciate your support.

<p class="p1">LIVE MUSIC

<p class="p1">Fertile Soil will be performing at the Chester Eagles on Saturday, June 18, and at the Kaskaskia River House on Sunday, June 19.

<p class="p1">The band will perform at the Eagles from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Kaskaskia River House.

<p class="p1">Scattergun Jack will be performing Friday, June 17, at 7 p.m. at Benson's Wine Bar in Chester.

<p class="p1">KEEPER OF THE KEYS CRUISE

<p class="p1">On Saturday, June 18, a cruise will take place for "Love Abby." To read about "Love Abby" go towww.facebook.com/loveabby13.

<p class="p1">There must be a designated driver for each vehicle. Registration is from 11 a.m. to noon at the Red Bud Winery.

<p class="p1">The other stops are Jan's Horseshoe Inn, Steeleville Eagles, Shiloh Tavern, Chester Eagles; Mary's Bar and Grill, The Office Bar and Grill and Sporto's.

<p class="p1">Food will be provided at 5 p.m. in Sporto's parking lot.

<p class="p1">Grand prize drawing and live auction at 6 p.m. Any questions about this event either for participation, sponsorship, or donations can be directed to the "Love Abby" Facebook Page or emailed to payitforwardforabby@gmail.com.

<p class="p1">Phone calls can be directed to 618-534-9737 or 618-534-1743.

<p class="p1">All proceeds for this event support the "Love Abby" organization and those in need in our community.

<p class="p1">For this event, you must have a designated driver that will "keep the keys" and keep you safe. Special prizes and perks for designated drivers will be available.