O’Fallon Around Town — Dec. 2 edition
Noon Thursday, Dec. 2, 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, Dec. 2
▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwestern Illinois (NAMI SWI) — 7-8:30 p.m. 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, Dec. 3
▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon. Tri Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Book donations are accepted during the sale and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.
▪ O’Fallon Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Fridays. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Traditional menu of cod available along with hamburgers, hot dogs, pork steaks and additional side dishes. Dine-in and carryout. Credit cards accepted. Orders can be called in at 618-632-6229.
▪ Shiloh Eagles Fish Fry — 5-7 p.m. Shiloh Eagles 545, 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and sides. Full menu. Dine-in or carryout available. For carryout, call 618-624-5412.
▪ A McKendree Christmas! — 7:30 p.m. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. This event, presented by McKendree University’s Division of Visual and Performing Arts, features holiday favorites the whole family will enjoy. Admission is free. mckendree.edu
Friday, Dec. 3, through Sunday, Dec. 5
▪ St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Nic McGegan’s Bach — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3; 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Nic McGegan returns to the SLSO for a festive family reunion. The father, J.S. Bach, is dressed in his courtly finest for two Brandenburg Concertos, featuring solo performances from members of the SLSO. His son, C.P.E. Bach, wears bolder colors, bursting at the seams in an energetic sinfonia and a virtuosic cello concerto, featuring the SLSO’s Yin Xiong. For tickets and information, visit slso.org.
Saturday, Dec. 4
▪ O’Fallon Historical Society Holiday Open House — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. History Museum, 101 W. State St. O’Fallon. Includes museum tours, refreshments and music and singalongs by Jack Moelmann on his theatre organ. Santa will visit 1-3 p.m. Free admission. info@ofallonhistory.net
▪ Prepared Childbirth Class — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, 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 are discussed. Both mother and support person learn how to take an active part in the birth process. Cost: $20. To register, email childbirtheduc@hshs.org. hshs.org/StElizabeths
▪ Gateway Classic Cars annual Holiday Open House — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon. Join Gateway Classic Cars for its 2021 Holiday Party. Free admission for everyone who donates a new unwrapped toy. Cash donations will also be accepted. All donations benefit Fire Truck O’ Toys. Lunch and entertainment provided. facebook.com/events/1401609133591569
Sunday, Dec. 5
▪ Breastfeeding Class: Fundamentals and Practical Problem Solving — 1-4 p.m. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, One St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. The Breastfeeding 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. Support persons are welcome. Class is taught by an RN certified lactation counselor. Cost: $10. To register, email childbirtheduc@hshs.org. hshs.org/StElizabeths
Tuesday, Dec. 7
▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Memorial Hospital Shiloh, 1401 Cross St., Shiloh. Appointments are recommended but not required. To make an appointment for the upcoming blood drive visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.
▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, first floor conference room, 1 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. All person’s age 17 and up (or 16 with a signed parental permission form) who weigh at least 110 lbs. and are in general good health meet the basic eligibility requirements for blood donation. All donors will get their choice of a long sleeve T-shirt or a gift card. bloodcenter.org
▪ 2nd annual All-St. Louis Holiday Reading of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens — 8 p.m. The Sheldon Concert Hall and Galleries, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Enjoy readings from Emmy nominee Ellie Kemper (joining live, virtually); Dr. Joe Davis, superintendent of the Ferguson-Florissant School District; Vanessa Cooksey, CEO of the Regional Arts Commission; director, actor, and Visionary Award-winner Jacqueline Thompson; and actor and animator Michael Tran. The complete list of celebrity live celebrity readers will be announced prior to the event. The live reading is interspersed with live musical performances, including a quartet of Victorian carolers singing holiday favorites. For tickets and information: metroplays.org
Wednesday, Dec. 8
▪ O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary Meeting — 6:45 a.m. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. 618-210-8156 or ofallonsunriserotary.org
▪ U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America — 7 p.m. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. The talented musical ambassadors of Headquarters Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base return for three joyful, uplifting performances. The 45 enlisted musicians and vocalists of the Band of Mid-America’s Concert Band represent the professionalism and excellence found throughout the U.S. Air Force. Their diverse repertoire includes symphonic masterworks, traditional marches, modern compositions, and jazz-inspired holiday music. thehett.com
Thursday, Dec. 9
▪ Breastfeeding Class: Fundamentals and Practical Problem Solving — 5:30-8:30 p.m. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, One St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. The Breastfeeding 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. Support persons are welcome. Class is taught by an RN certified lactation counselor. Cost: $10. To register, email childbirtheduc@hshs.org. hshs.org/StElizabeths
Other area happenings
▪ The Rotary van is back in service. All restrictions have been lifted and trips to Walmart, Target and St. Clair Square mall will resume. Call the Township office at 618-632-3517 for reservations.
▪ Holiday Hilltop 5K and Fun Run — 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 205 Rasp St., Shiloh. This year’s beneficiary is Ford Kelly Braxmeier, who was born July 11, 2020, and was transferred to St. Louis Children’s Hospital where he was placed on a ventilator and diagnosed with Chronic Lung Disease. Proceeds from the event will assist the Braxmeier family with Ford’s past and future medical expenses. For information or to register: holidayhilltop.org.
▪ Injury Free Running Clinic — 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15. McKendree Metro Rec Plex, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Outpatient Therapy Clinic, 209 Rec Plex Drive, O’Fallon. This program supports current runners and those wishing to start on how to run safely and improve performance. Limited spaces available. Free. For information or to register: 618-624-3668 or https://www.hshs.org/StElizabeths/Events/Community/Injury-Free-Running-Clinic-(1)
This story was originally published November 29, 2021 at 10:00 AM.