O’Fallon Around Town, Dec. 12 edition

Noon Thursday, Dec. 12, 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.

Thursday, Dec. 12:

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ECS Federal, 5 Eagle Center, Shiloh. bloodcenterimpact.org

▪ Chicks with Sticks — 3-4:30 p.m. Troy United Methodist Church, Room 241, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy. Knit and crochet items for different charities and for fellowship. 618-667-7501.

Friday, Dec. 13:

▪ 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.

▪ Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ — 7 p.m. Family Life Center, Troy United Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Free admission. A love offering will be available. Light refreshments. All are welcome.

Saturday, Dec. 14:

▪ O’Fallon Township Rummage Sale — 7 a.m. to noon. Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, plus household items will be available.

▪ Breakfast with Santa — 8-11 a.m. Amelia V. Carriel Junior High School, 451 N. 7 Hills Road, O’Fallon. Santa will arrive at 8:30 a.m. Meal served between 8 and 10 a.m. Crafts will be made. Collecting canned goods for O’Fallon Food Pantry and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Sponsored by the O’Fallon Police Department.

▪ Troy Family Year of Fun: ‘The Grinch’ (2018) — 1 p.m. The Activity Center (Spin City), 284 Riggin Road, Troy. Leave your wallet at home – everything is free during the movie. Hotdogs, chips, water while supplies last. Balloon animals, caricatures, face paintings. 618-667-8769 or troycoc.com

▪ Skate with Santa — 3:30-5:30 p.m. McKendree Metro Rec Plex, 205 Rec Plex Drive, O’Fallon. Celebrate the holidays with an event for the entire family. Ice skate with Santa, get a photo taken, create some crafts and then warm up at the hot cocoa station. More sweet surprises are in store. Santa will arrive around 4 p.m. Admission (skates included): Charter member $8, regular member $12, non-member $15. Register in person or online at metrorecplex.com

Sunday, Dec. 15:

▪ Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ — 3 p.m. Family Life Center, Troy United Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Free admission. A love offering will be available. Light refreshments. All are welcome.

▪ St. Clare Church, School Advent concert — 6:30 p.m. St. Clare Church, 1411 Cross St., O’Fallon. The choirs of St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church and St. Clare School will present an Advent concert: “Let us Walk in the Light of the Lord.” Advent hymns will be paired with Scripture during this hour of prayer. Admission is free. Visit www.stclarechurch.org for more details.

Tuesday, Dec. 17:

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 4-7 p.m. McKendree Metro Rec Plex, 205 Rec Plex Drive, O’Fallon. bloodcenterimpact.org

Wednesday, Dec. 18:

▪ 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.

This story was originally published December 5, 2019 at 2:45 PM.