O’Fallon Around Town — Aug. 27 edition
Noon Thursday, Aug. 27, 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, Aug. 27
▪ 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, Aug. 28
▪ 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.
▪ Blues at the Arch: Carolyn Mason — 6 p.m. Online event. This popular end-of-summer celebration pays tribute to St. Louis’ storied blues history and showcases the talents of our hometown artists. The free concert will stream online at archpark.org and @gatewayarchpark Facebook page. RSVP at archpark.org/bluesatthearch.
Saturday, Aug. 29
▪ 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
Tuesday, Sept. 1
▪ Deadline for Applications for Inclusion in the O’Fallon Veterans’ Monument — Sept. 1 is the deadline for submission of applications for inclusion on the O’Fallon Veterans’ Monument for the Veterans Day dedication on Wednesday, Nov. 11. All honorably discharged veterans who lived in O’Fallon School District #203 at any point in their life are eligible. 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 ofallonveteransmonument.org or the Facebook page at facebook.com/ofallonveteransmonument. 618-632-3204.
▪ Dierbergs Markets annual Mega Hiring Event — 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Online event. Dierbergs Markets is looking to fill more than 100 immediate employment opportunities across all 24 metro area stores. Opportunities range from full-time and part-time entry level positions to managerial and specialized positions. Virtually meet with recruiters, learn more about the company and open positions. Qualified candidates may receive offers on the spot. To attend, candidates should visit Dierbergs.com/hiring-event to register.
▪ 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, Sept. 2
▪ 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 — 3-6 p.m. Shiloh United Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., Shiloh. Appointments are required. 866-448-3253 or bloodcenterimpact.org.
Saturday, Sept. 5
▪ Something Spoken: Tennessee Williams On the Air – ‘Summer at the Lake’ — 5 p.m. On the air on Classic 107.3 FM. Enjoy a fully produced Williams’ one-act play along with interviews with scholars, directors and actors. Broadway legend and St. Louisan Ken Page will narrate and noted Williams scholar Tom Mitchell will offer commentary. Broadcast will stream online at classic1073.org until Sept. 18. twstl.org/something-spoken