O’Fallon Around Town, Jan. 9 edition
Noon Thursday, Jan. 9, 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, Jan. 9:
▪ 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, Jan. 10:
▪ Stitchin’ in the Stacks — 2-4 p.m. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. If you like to knit, crochet or embroider, gather and socialize with others who share your interest and pick up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations. Bring your supplies. Self-directed program; no instructor. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org
▪ 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.
Saturday, Jan. 11
▪ Rummage Sale — 7 a.m. to noon. Township building, 801 E. State St. O’Fallon Township will hold their monthly rummage sale. Men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, plus household items, will be available.
▪ Free Suits for Veterans — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. O’Fallon VFW Post 805, 221 W. First St. All brand new suits, shirts, ties, dress pants. Must show valid military ID, veterans ID, or DD214. Veterans services and assistance will be available. Sponsored by Tuskegee Airmen Lews Lynch Chapter. For info, visit vfewpost805.org.
Monday, Jan. 13:
▪ Boy Scout Night at Outback Steakhouse — 5-10 p.m. Outback Steakhouse, 4390 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Fundraiser held by Boy Scout Troop 94 of St. Clare Church in O’Fallon. Scouts are distributing handouts. Outback will donate 10% of proceeds to Troop 94 of any guest of family who brings the handout to the restaurant that evening.
Wednesday, Jan. 15:
▪ O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary Meeting — 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. ofallonsunriserotary.org
Thursday, Jan. 16:
▪ Chair Yoga — 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays. AgeSmart, 801 W. State St., O’Fallon. Classes are open to anyone who is interested. No yoga experience necessary. Instructor: Liana Ables. Cost: $5 per visit. No reservation required. 618-222-2561.
▪ O’Fallon Township Senior Committee — 5:30 p.m. 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Dinner and entertainment. Cost: $3. O’Fallon Township residents only. Reservation deadline Jan. 10. 618-632-4415.
This story was originally published January 3, 2020 at 3:59 PM.