O’Fallon Around Town — March 12 edition

Noon Thursday, March 12, 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 12:

▪ 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 Route 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 Saturday, 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 12, through Monday, March 16:

▪ Early Voting for the March 17, 2020, General Primary Election — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, and 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 13:

▪ 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.

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

Tuesday, March 17:

▪ 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

▪ Knights of Columbus #6996 St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner — 4-7:30 p.m. Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 505 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights. Featuring Dandy Inn’s original corned beef recipe. Includes corned beef or ham, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, applesauce and rye bread. Cost: $10 per plate, $5 children 12 and under. Dine-in and carry-out available.

▪ O’Fallon Historical Society — 7 p.m. O’Fallon Historical Society, 101 W. State St., O’Fallon. Stephen Lowry will present a Powerpoint presentation on Colonel Julius Raith, the 43rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment & Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee. Free and open to the public. 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/1321610558021679

Wednesday, March 18:

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

▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 3:30-7 p.m. Skyline Church, 870 Milburn School Road, O’Fallon. bloodcenterimpact.org

▪ O’Fallon Senior Citizens Club Kiwanis Dinner — 6 p.m. Senior Center, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Members only. There will not be an early March meeting due to early voting. Cost: $3.

▪ American Association of University Women Meeting — 6:30 p.m. 1252 High Valley Lane, Shiloh. Movie and pizza fundraiser for Branch SWIC Scholarship and LAF.

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.

▪ 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