Friday, November 21, 2025 - Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Could we BE anymore festive?! Join us at EXO this holiday season, where sitcom nostalgia meets holiday magic. For a limited time, EXO transforms to offer a Christmas pop-up, showcasing your favorite sitcom's most iconic moments. Sip on specialty cocktails, snap photos in our over-the-top holiday setups, and relive your favorite scenes.Sunday, December 21, 2025
Join us at EXO for a festive, hands-on cookie decorating experience surely to leave Santa drooling for more this Christmas season! Local cookie artist, Robin McCarty, from Little Cookie Shoppe will lead you step-by-step through the process. Everything you need is provided! Craving more delicious cookies after class is over?! We'll make sure you receive Robin's personal recipes, along with her professional tips and advice. Consider it our gift to you this holiday season!Monday, December 22, 2025
GC Cuisine in Edwardsville is hosting a special Christmas Lunch for Seniors on December 22 and 29 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Guests can enjoy a festive buffet meal, friendship, and community for just $5 per person, with the special pricing available to the first 100 participants. The event requires RSVP and payment by noon on December 18 (cash or check only), and is located at GC Cuisine & Crystal Gardens. This holiday gathering is generously sponsored by Harry and Carol Windland. Contact Main Street Community Center at 618.656.0300 for more information and to RSVP!Monday, December 29, 2025
Sav-On Edwardsville is popping bottles on December 29th! Join us for an effervescent evening as we explore Sparkling Wines Around the World with Certified Somm, Sake Professional, and recently knighted Port Wine Brotherhood member Dan Steffan! Taste incredible bubbles from Austria, Italy, France, South Africa, Spain, and Australia—all carefully selected for quality and value. Must be 21+ to attend.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The January 2026 Business After 4 (BA4) is available for booking! If you're interested in hosting, contact Katie at 618-656-7600.
Attendance at all BA4 events is included in your Ed/Glen Chamber membership investment. On the third Thursday of each month, we invite you to mingle and build rewarding relationships with fellow business leaders.
Bring plenty of business cards, and be ready to expand your business network! Announcements, a message from our host(s) and business card giveaway will occur after 5:15PM.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Madison County Historical Society will host another Literary Salon on Wednesday, January 15 at 7 p.m. at the Main Street Community Center in Edwardsville. Led by Emeritus Professor Jeffrey Skoblow, a group of people will read from the works of two of America’s foundational poets, Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. Although primarily poetry, there will also be a bit of prose included. MCHS offers this program at no charge to the public, although donations are always welcome. Light refreshments will be served.