O’Fallon Around Town — Feb. 20 edition

Noon Thursday, Feb. 20, 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. 20:

▪ 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.

▪ 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.

▪ Medicare Q&A — 6 p.m. O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza, O’Fallon. Free informational, non-sales event to answer questions about Medicare. Presented by Jon Burgmann. Space is limited and registration is required. ofpl.info

Friday, Feb. 21:

▪ 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

▪ Mardi Graz Party — 2:30 p.m. Cambridge House, 844 Cambridge Drive, O’Fallon. A festive day of jazz music and food. Jay Dover Jazz will perform. Enjoy the music and dance. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. 618-624-9000.

▪ 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.

Sunday, Feb. 23:

▪ 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 Bishop Geoffrey V. Dudley Sr., senior pastor, New Life in Christ Church. 618-632-6542 or https://www.nlicic.org/

Monday, Feb. 24:

▪ Women Empowering Women — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bella Milano, 455 Regency Park, O’Fallon. Speaker: Melody McClellan, CEO Unwrap You LLC. Topic: How to Build Your Million Dollar Body and Business. 618-526-1600 or wewnational.com

▪ 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.

Tuesday, Feb. 25:

▪ Presentation: Healthpro Heritage — 10 a.m. Cambridge House, 844 Cambridge Blvd., O’Fallon. A representative from Healthpro Heritage (therapy group) will speak about blood pressure. Learn what the numbers mean when taking your blood pressure, practice how to take your vital signs and explore six lifestyle changes you can make to help manage your blood pressure. All are welcome. 618-624-9000.

▪ Seated Exercise Class — 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. AgeSmart, 801 W. State St., O’Fallon. Classes are free and open to the public. Cardio, strength training and balance will be the primary focus. Instructor: April Hausmann. If weather is inclement, check the website for cancellations. 618-222-2561 or AgeSmart.org

▪ 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/1321610561355012

Wednesday, Feb. 26:

▪ 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 the Rev. Dr. William Barber II, National Board Member of the NAACP and Senior Pastor, Greenleaf Christian Church, Goldsboro, North Carolina. Rev. Barber’s fight against social injustice has led many to compare him to late civil rights activist, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 618-632-6542 or https://www.nlicic.org/

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