WEEKEND: 3 Things to Do
<p class="p1">Marissa Coal Fest
<p class="p1">The Marissa Coal Fest will take place from June 9-11 at Marissa Village Park. Here is a schedule of activities. A variety of food and drink stands will also be available.
<p class="p1">Thursday, June 9
<p class="p1">Girl Scout Dunking Booth
<p class="p1">Lion's Poker Stand
<p class="p1">Park Hours:
<p class="p1">5 p.m. to 12 a.m.
<p class="p1">Ride Armbands ($5)
<p class="p1">5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
<p class="p1">Band:
<p class="p1">Lukcan (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
<p class="p1">Friday, June 10
<p class="p1">Girl Scout Dunking Booth
<p class="p1">Chamber's Bingo Stand (6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.)
<p class="p1">Lion's Poker Stand
<p class="p1">Park Hours:
<p class="p1">Noon to 1 a.m.
<p class="p1">Ride Armbands ($15)
<p class="p1">6 p.m. to 11 p.m.*
<p class="p1">*Purchase individual ride tickets after 11 p.m.
<p class="p1">Bands:
<p class="p1">Coldshot (8 p.m. to midnight)
<p class="p1">Fertile Soil (8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.)
<p class="p1">Saturday, June 11
<p class="p1">Chamber's Bingo Stand (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
<p class="p1">Lion's Poker Stand
<p class="p1">FFA Kiddy Tractor Pull:
<p class="p1">9:30 a.m.*
<p class="p1">*Registration at 9 a.m.
<p class="p1">PTT's Cornhole Tournament:
<p class="p1">10 a.m.
<p class="p1">Kids' Day Activities:
<p class="p1">11 a.m.
<p class="p1">Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo:
<p class="p1">6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
<p class="p1">Scott Air Force Base Band:
<p class="p1">5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
<p class="p1">Queen, Prince and Princess Coronation
<p class="p1">9 p.m.
<p class="p1">Parade:
<p class="p1">4 p.m. (Theme: "Back to the Future")
<p class="p1">Park Hours:
<p class="p1">9 a.m. to 1 a.m.
<p class="p1">Ride Armbands ($15):
<p class="p1">6 p.m. to 11 p.m.*
<p class="p1">*Purchase individual tickets after 11 p.m.
<p class="p1">Band:
<p class="p1">Avery Hill (8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.)
<p class="p1">GIRLS NIGHT OUT
<p class="p1">Kaskaskia VFW Post 3553 in Chester is hosting a Girls Night Out: The Show performance at 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 12.
<p class="p1">Tickets are $18 in advance and $25 at the door. VIP tickets are $50 and includes premium seating, picture of the cast and a meet and greet.
<p class="p1">The show is part of the Breaking The Rules 2016 Tour and promises "the perfect blend of hot music, dance moves and sensual theatrics."
<p class="p1">Advance tickets available at the VFW or online at <span class="s1">www.GirlsNightOutTheShow.com</span>. For more information, call 826-3411.
<p class="p1">SPARTI GRAS
<p class="p1">The Sparta Lions Club (510 W. Belmont) is hosting Sparti Gras on Saturday, June 11.
<p class="p1">Tickets are $25 and includes Cajun dance lessons, a Cajun dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and music by Zydecko Crawdaddys from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
<p class="p1">For more information, call 214-6821 or 443-2825.