O’Fallon Around Town — July 30 edition
Noon Thursday, July 30, 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, July 30
▪ STL History Live — 6:30 p.m. Online via Zoom. The Missouri Historical Society is offering a series of free online programs featuring fascinating stories about St. Louis. These programs will include a 20- to 30-minute presentation followed by a brief Q&A. For a schedule and Zoom links: facebook.com/events/871507626692788
▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwestern Illinois (NAMI SWI) — 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Online via Zoom. Virtual support meetings for family members and other caregivers of individuals with mental illness. Meetings are peer-led and rely on the knowledge and experiences of the group to help one another. Registration is required in order to receive the link to these meetings. For more information or to register, contact Pat Rudloff at silverlining6@charter.net.
Friday, July 31
▪ O’Fallon Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Eat in or carry-out/call-in. Credit cards accepted. 618-632-6229.
Saturday, Aug. 1
▪ Vine Street Market — 8 a.m. to noon. O’Fallon Station 212 E. First St., O’Fallon. Online pre-orders and pre-pay still available. Orders can be placed with individual vendors online. Vendor availability and order deadlines vary. Market guidelines for onsite shopping include masks, social distancing, not touching products at vendor stands. For details and information: ofallonstation.com/vine-street-market or facebook.com/vinestreetmarketofallon
▪ Childbirth Class — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s Women and Infants Center boardroom, 1 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. These classes teach relaxation techniques, controlled breathing, physical and emotional changes that occur during labor and birth. Pain control options including unmedicated, medicated and epidural will be discussed. Class discussions of inductions and Cesarean sections are also included. Both mother and her support person learn how to take an active part in the birth process. The class will also cover Infant Care and Safe Sleep. A hospital tour is included. Fee: $20. For information or to register: 618-234-2120, ext. 31260 or steliz.org/Medical-Services/Women-Infants-Center/Education-Programs.
Tuesday, Aug. 4
▪ STL History Live — 11 a.m. Online via Zoom. The Missouri Historical Society is offering a series of free online programs featuring fascinating stories about St. Louis. These programs will include a 20- to 30-minute presentation followed by a brief Q&A. For a schedule and Zoom links: facebook.com/events/901437373699813
▪ Drive-Thru Vine Street Market — 5:30-6 p.m. O’Fallon Station 212 E. First St., O’Fallon. Online pre-orders and pre-pay only, no walk-ups. Orders can be placed with individual vendors on Facebook. Vendor availability and order deadlines vary. For details and information: facebook.com/vinestreetmarketofallon
Wednesday, Aug. 5
▪ O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary Meeting — 6:45 a.m. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. ofallonsunriserotary.org
▪ Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ECS Federal, 5 Eagle Center, O’Fallon. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
▪ STL History Live — Noon Online via Zoom. The Missouri Historical Society is offering a series of free online programs featuring fascinating stories about St. Louis. These programs will include a 20- to 30-minute presentation followed by a brief Q&A. For a schedule and Zoom links: facebook.com/events/901438337033050
Thursday, Aug. 6
▪ Breastfeeding Class — 5:30-8:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s Women and Infants Center boardroom, 1 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. This class provides information on preparation for feeding, feeding techniques, and common concerns. Additional topics include information on which type of breast pump will best meet your needs, discussion on returning to work and other everyday issues. The class is open to expectant and new mothers. Fee: $10. For information or to register: 618-234-2120, ext. 31260 or steliz.org/Medical-Services/Women-Infants-Center/Education-Programs.