O’Fallon Around Town — Sept. 10 edition

Noon Thursday, Sept. 10, 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, Sept. 10

▪ 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, Sept. 11

▪ 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. Carry-out/call-in. Credit cards accepted. 618-632-6229.

Saturday, Sept. 12

▪ 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 per couple. For information or to register: 618-234-2120, ext. 31260 or steliz.org/Medical-Services/Women-Infants-Center/Education-Programs.

Sunday, Sept. 13

▪ Breastfeeding Class — 2-5 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 per couple. For information or to register: 618-234-2120, ext. 31260 or steliz.org/Medical-Services/Women-Infants-Center/Education-Programs.

Tuesday, Sept. 15

▪ 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. 16

▪ O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary Meeting — 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Online via Zoom. See weekly email for link or email ofallonsunriserotary@gmail.com. 618-210-8156 or ofallonsunriserotary.org

▪ 2020 Illinois Supreme Court Fifth Judicial District Candidates Forum — Noon to 1:30 p.m. Online via Zoom. Forum featuring Candidates Judy L. Cates and David K. Overstreet. Both Candidates are presently Justices on the Fifth Judicial District of the Illinois Appellate Court. Moderators will be John Fitzgerald, President of the Appellate Lawyers Association, and Dennis J. Orsey, President of the Illinois State Bar Association. Free and open to the public. Use the online registration system at www.applawyers.org, to register for the event. You will receive a Zoom registration link in your confirmation email. This must be completed before registration is final. 630-416-1166, ext. 303.

Thursday, Sept. 17

▪ Night at the Zoo — 5-8:30 p.m. Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis. Adults ages 21+ are invited to spend an exclusive, limited-attendance evening among the animals at the Saint Louis Zoo. Enjoy Zoo exhibits and complimentary admission to special attractions, two complimentary drink tickets, a free animal-themed mask, and special discounts at food outlets and gift shops. Advance tickets cost $25/member, $30/non-member and are required. No tickets available at the door. stlzoo.org/nightatthezoo