O’Fallon Around Town, Dec. 5 edition

Noon Thursday, Dec. 5, is the deadline to appear in next week’s “Around Town” listing. We must receive your event in writing with a contact phone number for questions. Due to the number of submissions, events may run only one time in print, will be edited and appear in the week before the event date.

Email: lifestyle@bnd.com. Mail to: O’Fallon Progress Around Town, Belleville News-Democrat, P.O. Box 427, Belleville, IL 62222-0427. Questions, call Jennifer Green at 618-239-2643.

Friday, Dec. 6:

▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon. Tri-Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Books, magazines, puzzles, games, DVD and CD donations are accepted during regular library hours or on the day of the sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.

▪ O’Fallon Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Cod and tilapia, hamburgers, hot dogs, pork steaks, pizza and additional side dishes. Eat in or carry out. Now accepting credit cards. 618-632-6229.

▪ O’Fallon Fish and Chicken Fry — 5-8 p.m. O’Fallon American Legion, 109 N. Penn, O’Fallon. Carryouts available. 618-632-8879.

▪ Faith Concert Series presents The Twilight Band — 7 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church, 520 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. An evening of Christmas music by this five-piece group in classic rock, pop, jazz and country styles. Guests include Faith’s own Triumphant Brass and special guest Gary Dammer, USAF (ret) on trumpet. Free will offering. Desserts following. 618-532-5562 or faith-online.org

Saturday, Dec. 7:

▪ Tinsel Around Town — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Downtown O’Fallon, 101 W. State St., O’Fallon. The 4th annual Tinsel Around Town downtown shopping event. Visit the Winter Market at O’Fallon Station, then visit the shops in the Downtown District while being serenaded by street musicians and holiday music. Enjoy lunch at any of the downtown restaurants. facebook.com/events/1157976961256965

▪ Winter Market — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. O’Fallon Station, 212 E. 1st St., O’Fallon. A one-day shopping event including baked goods, meats, produce and select artisan items. Includes 23 regular season vendors. facebook.com/events/727472124353213

▪ Happy Holidays with Gateway Classic Cars — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon. Gateway’s annual holiday party. Bring a toy for the Fire Truck O’ Toys. Food, drinks and entertainment. Free admission with the donation of an unwrapped toy. Family-friendly event. facebook.com/events/2560897723990426

▪ Metro East Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 180 Summit St., Glen Carbon. Visitors are welcome to view the club’s trains running on their 18x27-foot HO scale model railroad. Free admission. 618-476-9228, 618-531-1589 or trainweb.org/memrc

▪ Evening in Athens Greek Dinners — 4-8 p.m. Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 405 Huntwood Road, Swansea. Dinners featuring tasty home-baked Greek entrées, pastries served in the casual and friendly atmosphere of the church hall. Fasting fare entrée available during Orthodox fasts. Open to the public. Carry-out available. 618-277-0330.

▪ An Evening with Santa — 4:30-7:30 p.m. O’Fallon Station, 212 E. First St., O’Fallon. Spend the evening with Santa. Watch Santa arrive at the Station on a horse-drawn carriage. Enjoy an evening of hot chocolate, cookie and ornament decorating. Pre-registration required. ofallonstation.com

Tuesday, Dec. 10:

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, SLU Conference Room, 3 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. bloodcenterimpact.org

Wednesday, Dec. 11:

▪ O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary Meeting — 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. ofallonsunriserotary.org

▪ Breastfeeding Support Class — 6:30-9:15 p.m. Memorial Hospital East, 1404 Cross St., Shiloh. If you are considering breastfeeding or have chosen to breastfeed your baby, this class will provide information, encouragement and support for a successful breastfeeding experience. Both parents are encouraged to attend. Cost: $10 per couple. Advance registration required. 618-767-3627 or mymemorialnetwork.com/events

Thursday, Dec. 19:

▪ O’Fallon Township Senior Committee — 5:30 p.m. 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Dinner and entertainment. O’Fallon Township residents only. Reservation deadline is Dec. 13. 618-632-4415.