O’Fallon Around Town — March 19 edition

Noon Thursday, March 19 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 19:

▪ CANCELED: 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 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.

▪ CANCELED:Cambridge House Spring Fling — 2-4 p.m. Cambridge House, 844 Cambridge Blvd., O’Fallon. Dancing, music, games and refreshments. DJ Big Pap G will put a smile on everyone’s face. A great way to start out the Spring of 2020. 618-624-9900.

Friday, March 20:

▪ O’Fallon Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 20. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Carry-out/Call-in only with limited menu. 618-632-6229.

▪ CANCELED: 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

Tuesday, March 24:

▪ CANCELED: Staying Vertical: Falls & Balance — 10 a.m. Cambridge House, 844 Cambridge Blvd., O’Fallon. Presentation by Becky Blandina, OTR with HealthPro Heritage. An very informative presentation on the intrinsic and extrinsic fall factors, common indicators for falls, and what can be done to reduce the risk for falling. Following the presentation a free balance screening to determine your overall fall risk potential. Free and open to the public. 618-624-9900.

▪ CANCELED: 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

▪ CANCELED: Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 3-6 p.m. Fulton Jr. High, 307 Kyle Road, O’Fallon. bloodcenterimpact.org

▪ CANCELED: 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/1321610444688357

Wednesday, March 25:

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

Saturday, March 28:

▪ CANCELED: Hop & Drop O’Fallon — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. O’Fallon Community Park, 401 E. Fifth St., O’Fallon. Easter Egg Hunt for kids up to age 11. Bounce houses, petting zoo, giveaways, face painting, games. Food vendors will be on-site. Registration is free and limited to the first 600 kids. Only children participating in the egg hunt need to have a ticket. eventbrite.com

▪ CANCELED: Hop & Drop Shiloh — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cornerstone Christian Church, 775 N. Green Mount Road, Shiloh. Easter Egg Hunt for kids up to age 11. Bounce houses, petting zoo, giveaways, face painting, games. Food vendors will be on-site. Registration is free and limited to the first 600 kids. Only children participating in the egg hunt need to have a ticket. eventbrite.com

This story was originally published March 12, 2020 at 2:19 PM.