O’Fallon Around Town — Feb. 13 edition
Noon Thursday, Feb. 13, 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, Feb. 13:
▪ O’Fallon Garden Club Scholarship Applications — Through Sunday, March 1. Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 O’Fallon Garden Club Scholarship. For information or to apply, visit ofallongardenclub.com/about_scholarship
▪ 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.
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, 3 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. 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, Feb. 14:
▪ 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. 15:
▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m.-noon. Tri-Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Books, magazines, puzzles, games, DVD and CD donations accepted during regular library hours or on day of the sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. During inclement weather, please call the Tri-Township Library at 618-667-2133 after 9 a.m. to see if book sale is canceled.
Sunday, Feb. 16:
▪ Black History Month Sermon & Lecture Series: White Privilege/Black Pride – A Biblical Perspective — 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. New Life in Christ Church, 689 Scott Troy Road, O’Fallon. Featuring the Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, President & CEO of the Deaconess Foundation, Board Chair for the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy and former Co-Chairman of the Ferguson Commission, an independent 16-member body appointed to address the social and economic conditions highlighted by protests following the shooting death of Michael Brown. 618-632-6542 or https://www.nlicic.org/
Monday, Feb. 17:
▪ Prez Day All Day Skate — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fun Spot Skating, 1400 West Blvd., Belleville. Admission: $12 plus skate rental. Includes all-you-can-eat pizza/soda, all day fun, all day long. No passes, coupons or Groupons. 618-234-4502.
Tuesday, Feb. 18:
▪ O’Fallon Historical Society Monthly Meeting — 7 p.m. O’Fallon Historical Society, 101 W. State St., O’Fallon. Program and speaker: OHS Cemetery Detectives by Tom Schwarztrauber. ofallonhistory.net
▪ 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/1321610498021685
Wednesday, Feb. 19:
▪ O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary Meeting — 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. ofallonsunriserotary.org
▪ Black History Month Sermon & Lecture Series: White Privilege/Black Pride – A Biblical Perspective — 7 p.m. New Life in Christ Church, 689 Scott Troy Road, O’Fallon. Featuring Minister Geoffrey Dudley II, Young Adult Pastor. 618-632-6542 or https://www.nlicic.org/
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.
Monday, Feb. 24:
▪ Gentleman of Vision — 7:30 p.m. SWIC Belleville Campus Main Complex Varsity Gym, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. Rescheduled from Feb. 12. 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.
Monday, March 2:
▪ O’Fallon Veterans’ Monument Memorial Day Dedication submission/application deadline — All honorably discharged veterans who lived in O’Fallon School District #203 at any point in their life are eligible on the monument. Applications are available at O’Fallon City Hall, O’Fallon Township Building, O’Fallon Historical Society, O’Fallon Public Library and VFW Post #805 or visit the website at ofallonveteransmonument.org. Also visit on Facebook at facebook.com/ofallonveteransmonument. 618-632-3204. The dedication will take place Monday, May 25.
Saturday, March 7, & Monday, March 9:
▪ Shiloh Spurs Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation Hunter Safety Class — 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, and 6-9 p.m. Monday, March 9. Klucker Hall, 14 Park Drive, Shiloh. Students will need to attend both classes to obtain their IDNR Hunter Safety Certificate. The class is free to attend, and there is no age limit. To register: 618-624-5400, ext. 1136, or shilohspurs.org
This story was originally published February 6, 2020 at 4:35 PM.