O’Fallon Around Town — Jan. 30 edition

Noon Thursday, Jan. 30, 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. 30:

▪ 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.

Friday, Jan. 31:

▪ 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, Feb. 1:

▪ O’Fallon Garden Club Trivia Night — 7 p.m. Katy Cavins Community Center, 308 E. Fifth St., O’Fallon. Doors open at 6 p.m. Silent auction, mulligans, 50/50, raffles, prizes, cash bar. Bring your own snacks, but no outside alcohol please. Advance tickets $25 per person, $30 at the door if not sold out, $200 per table of eight. Prizes for highest score and best Mardi Gras-themed table decorations and costumes. Register and pay at ofallongardenclub.ticketleap.com. 618-407-2471 or 618-698-6581.

▪ 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. Greek chicken and rice, lamb shanks, gyros, Greek salad, baklava, koulouria, galaktoboureko and more. Fasting fare entrée available during Orthodox fasts. Open to the public. Carry-out available. 618-277-0330.

Tuesday, Feb. 4:

▪ Blood Drive — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Memorial Hospital East, Community Room, second floor, 1404 Cross St., Shiloh. Must be 16 years of age or older to donate; feeling healthy and well the day of the drive. Photo ID required. Lunch provided to all donors. Appointments recommended but not required. 800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org

▪ St. Clair County Garden Club — 11:30 a.m. Crehan’s, 5500 N. Belt W., Belleville. Terry Grist with the U. of I. Extensions will present “The Dirt on Dirt.” Floral theme: Will You Be Mine? Try a romantic parallel design. Laura Tourigny’s study “What Garden Bugs Are Beneficial & What Are Not?” will feature soldier bugs and spiders. Members are asked to bring non-perishable and canned foods for the food drive. Visitors always welcome. Call Dianna at 618-791-2246 to change or cancel luncheon reservation.

▪ O’Fallon Garden Club — 6 p.m. Rock Springs Park, 1428 E. Third St., O’Fallon. Social hour at 6 p.m. and meeting at 6:30 p.m. Program: Laurie Skinner on Gutter Gardens. Club also to honor the 16 founding members as part of the Club’s 10th anniversary celebration. All are welcome. ofallongardenclub.com

▪ Xtreme Bar Bingo — 7:30 p.m. KC Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. No cost, no cover bingo consisting of nine games. Players could win prizes such as a 50-inch TV, iPad, $100 cash, St. Louis Cardinals tickets and more. facebook.com/events/1321610491355019

Wednesday, Feb. 5:

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

▪ Gentleman of Vision — 7:30 p.m. SWIC Belleville Campus Main Complex Varsity Gym, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. Award-winning step team Gentleman of Vision will perform during halftime of the SWIC men’s basketball game. Watch and listen to a live performance of percussive dance in which the performer’s entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word and hand claps. Tickets are free with a SWIC student ID, $2 for youth and $5 for adults and must be purchased at the event. 618-235-2700, ext. 5205.

Thursday, Feb. 6, & Thursday, Feb. 13:

▪ Understanding Birth Class — 6:30-9 p.m. both days. Memorial Hospital East, 1404 Cross St., Shiloh. The two-part class is designed to assist parents-to-be in the journey through pregnancy and birth. Cost is $30. Participants encouraged to register before fifth month of pregnancy. Attendance limited to those delivering at one of Memorial’s two Family Care Birthing Centers. Advance registration required. 618-767-3627 or mymemorialnetwork.com/events

Saturday, Feb. 8:

▪ Understanding Birth Class — 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Memorial Hospital East, 1404 Cross St., Shiloh. The class is designed to assist parents-to-be in the journey through pregnancy and birth. Cost is $30. Participants encouraged to register before fifth month of pregnancy. Attendance limited to those delivering at one of Memorial’s two Family Care Birthing Centers. Advance registration required. 618-767-3627 or mymemorialnetwork.com/events

▪ Caritas Family Solutions 7th annual Heart & Soul Gala — 6 p.m. Four Points Sheraton, 319 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights. Caritas Family Solutions’ largest fundraiser of the year supports the mission to raise awareness about the organization’s services provided to more than 4,500 people in the Southern Illinois region. Gala to include cocktails, silent and live auction bidding, three-course dinner with wine service and more. For tickets and information: 618-213-8746 or caritasfamilysolutions.org/gala

Monday, Feb. 10:

▪ St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame 4th annual Illinois Enshrinement Dinner — 5 p.m. Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon. 5 p.m. cocktail reception, 6 p.m. buffet dinner, 7 p.m. program. Illinois Class of 2020 will be introduced. Each honoree will be interviewed by a local sports media personality. Tickets are $90 per person or $720 per table of eight. 618-616-4859 or stlshof.com

▪ Drop-in Yoga – Free for All Veterans — 7 p.m. Sgt. Charles A. Fricke VFW Post 805, 221 W. 1st St., O’Fallon. Use yoga to improve strength, mobility and flexibility to alleviate pain and establish mindfulness. Learn breathing techniques to relax and breathe to help bring your mind and body at ease. No experience necessary. All levels are welcome and encouraged. You can even do it from a chair. Held every other Monday. facebook.com/events/519445945332850

Wednesday, Feb. 12:

▪ Breastfeeding Support Class — 6:30-9:15 p.m. Memorial Hospital East, 1404 Cross St., Shiloh. This class reviews breastfeeding techniques and is ideal for new mothers or as a refresher course. Cost: $10 per couple. Advance registration required. 618-767-3627 or mymemorialnetwork.com/events

Thursday, Feb. 20:

▪ O’Fallon Township Senior Committee — 5:30 p.m. 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Dinner and entertainment. For O’Fallon Township residents only. Cost: $3. Reservation deadline Feb. 14. 618-632-4415.

Wednesday, April 1:

▪ 44th annual Salute to Business Awards — 11:45 a.m. Regency Conference Center, 400 Regency Park, O’Fallon. Registration begins at 11:15 a.m. Nominations are being accepted through Feb. 10 and can be made online or via a downloadable form, available at ofallonchamber.com. Nomination forms can be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce, 116 E. First St., O’Fallon, emailed to director@ofallonchamber.com, mailed to P.O. Box 371, O’Fallon, IL 62269, or faxed to 618-632-8162. For more information, call 618-632-3377.

This story was originally published January 23, 2020 at 4:11 PM.