O’Fallon Around Town — March 5 edition

Noon Thursday, March 5, 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, March 5:

▪ 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.

▪ Pentecostals of Troy Easter Pound Cake Orders — Through Sunday, March 29. The Pentecostals of Troy, 8965 Illinois 162, Troy. Accepting orders for egg-shaped, chocolate-covered pound cakes topped with a candy flower. Cost: $15 per dozen, $8 per half-dozen. Pick-up day is April 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To place an order, call 618-667-6054 and leave a message, or email revbb63@aol.com. Social media not monitored for orders.

Thursday, March 5, through Monday, March 16:

▪ Early Voting for the March 17, 2020, General Primary Election — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 5, and Friday, March 6; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 7; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15; and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, March 16. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Anyone registered to vote within the boundaries of St. Clair County will be able to vote at this location. 618-632-3517.

Friday, March 6:

▪ 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. Entertainment for the kids provided in the hall from 6-8 p.m. during Lent. 618-632-6229.

▪ O’Fallon Fish and Chicken Fry — 5-8 p.m. O’Fallon American Legion, 109 N. Penn, O’Fallon. Carry-outs available. 618-632-8879.

Saturday, March 7:

▪ Electronics Recycling Day — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, east parking lot, 625 Saint Nicholas Drive, O’Fallon. Items accepted include: computers and computer parts, battery backups, electronic motors, floppy drives, DVD players, DVD/VHS players. Appliances will also be accepted (anything with a cord). There will be a $.50 per pound charge for TVs and computer monitors. 618-632-0800.

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

Monday, March 9:

▪ Free Concert: Jeremy Wright — 2:30 p.m. Cambridge House, 844 Cambridge Blvd., O’Fallon. Join us for daylight savings time fun with singer Jeremy Wright. Wright can brighten your day with his musical talent. Refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public. 618-624-9900.

Tuesday, March 10:

▪ 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

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 3-7 p.m. Carriel Jr. High, 451 N. Seven Hills Road, O’Fallon. bloodcenterimpact.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/1321610441355024

Wednesday, March 11:

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

Sunday, March 15:

▪ Dedication Service for O’Fallon Assembly of God — 10 a.m. O’Fallon Assembly of God, 1400 N. Green Mount Road, O’Fallon. Dedication service for the recent expansion project with an open house and tours of the building from 2-4 p.m. The public is invited to attend. 618-632-5584 or ofallonassembly.com

Thursday, March 19:

▪ O’Fallon Township Senior Committee — 5:30 p.m. 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Dinner and entertainment. O’Fallon Township residents only. Cost: $3. Reservation deadline: March 13. 618-632-4415.

This story was originally published February 27, 2020 at 1:54 PM.