O’Fallon Around Town — March 31 edition

Noon Thursday, March 31 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 31

▪ 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.

Thursday, March 31, through Saturday, April 2

▪ Triad High School presents ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ — 7 p.m. all three days. Triad High School, 703 US-40, Troy. Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, the play’s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. Tickets are $5 adults, $3 students and seniors.

Friday, April 1

▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon. Tri Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Book donations accepted during the sale and on Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Masks are required. 618-667-2133.

▪ 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. facebook.com/shiloheagles545

▪ 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. Traditional menu of cod and several side dishes. Dine-in and carryout. Credit cards accepted. Orders can be called in at 618-632-6229.

Monday, April 4

Pilobolus: Big Five-Oh! — 7:30 p.m. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Pilobolus is turning 50! The remarkable company that secured an iconic place in American culture in the early 1970s is still wowing audiences with its irresistible mix of wit, sensuality, and stunning physical acumen. Now, to celebrate 50 years, the tour brings audiences a mix of pieces ranging from the vintage and visionary to the fresh and electrifying. And in the paradoxical Pilobolus tradition of breaking with tradition, the tour presents works dynamically reimagined for a never-before-seen Pilobolus experience. mckendree.edu/the_hett

Tuesday, April 5

▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, 3 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., SLU Conference Room, O’Fallon. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenter.org/group and use code 10155.

▪ O’Fallon Garden Club — 6:30 p.m. Katy Cavins Center, 308 E. Fifth St., O’Fallon. Michael Hatfield, owner of Flyway Family Farms, will be presenting ‘All About Mushrooms’ via Zoom. Hatfield and his family own and operate Flyway Family Farm, growing up to 15 varieties of mushrooms year round. Hatfield’s interest in mushrooms started with morel hunting and quickly expanded into growing as a hobby. It expanded to extra crops on their family farm and has become their primary business.

Tuesday, April 5, through Saturday April 9

▪ Former Miss O’Fallon Performing — Kaelee Albritton, 2014 Miss O’Fallon and 2015 OTHS graduate, will take the stage at the Fox Theater 527 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, from Tuesday, April 5, through Saturday, April 9, in the national tour of “Hairspray” playing the role of Amber Von Tussle. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, and Wednesday, April 6; 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday., April 7; 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8; and 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday April 9. For ticket information, visit https://www.saint-louis-theatre.com/theaters/fabulous-fox-theatre/hairspray.php or call 844-765-8432.

Wednesday, April 6

▪ 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

▪ ImpactLife Blood Drive — 2-6 p.m. Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington, O’Fallon. Appointments are required. 800-747-5401 or bloodcenter.org.

▪ The Sheldon presents David Halen, Violin — 8 p.m. Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Symphony concertmaster David Halen leads a performance of Mendelssohn’s glorious Octet, written when the composer was only sixteen years old, and performs Richard Strauss’ Sonata for Violin and Piano. Also on the program is a new work for violin and piano by Mizzou composer Emily Shaw. thesheldon.org

Thursday, April 7

▪ St. Clair County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Online via Zoom. Program: “Our Role in the 1950 Census.” FamilySearch and the National Genealogical Society have a unique crowdsourcing project to make the 1950 U.S. census easier for everyone to search and discover their family connections. This meeting summarizes the project to bring 150 million records of the individuals on the census’ tens of thousands of digital images to be available online and freely searchable, and the role individuals and societies will play. Open to the public; space is limited. Reservation information is at stclair-ilgs.org/events.

▪ The Sheldon Rhythm & Jazz Series: Dianne Reeves — 8 p.m. Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Dianne Reeves is one of the pre-eminent jazz vocalists in the world today, known for her virtuosity, improvisational prowess and unique jazz and R&B stylings. She will be joined by longtime bandleader and jazz pianist, Peter Martin. This concert was originally scheduled for Jan. 22. Subscribers and ticket buyers able to make the new date should retain their current tickets. thesheldon.org

Sunday, April 10

▪ Matthew West: ‘The Brand New Tour’ Spring 2022 — 7 p.m. First Baptist Church O’Fallon, 1111 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon. Matthew West’s The Brand New Tour 2022 with special guests Jordan Feliz and Hannah Kerr. The tour will span 34 cities as audiences experience the excitement and energy of West’s post-pandemic return to the stage. Tickets start at $25. 855-484-1991 or platformtickets.com.

Tuesday, April 12

▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwestern Illinois (NAMI SWI) ‘Family to Family’ Course — 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays starting April 12. Online via Zoom or in person. A free eight-week educational course for family members and other caregivers of individuals who have a mental illness. Includes evidenced-based information about mental illnesses, treatment options, community resources, coping skills and much more. Registration is required. Email kellyjefferson@charter.net for more information and/or to have your name put on a waitlist.

Other area happenings

▪ Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of St. Clair County Scholarships — Application deadline is Friday, April 15. Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. One scholarship will go to a high school senior pursuing higher education at an accredited college, university or trade school, the other to an already enrolled college student and resident of St. Clair County. For an application or information, please contact your school counselor or Captain Samantha Nolan Jones at 618.235.7378x101 or Samantha.Nolanjones@uscsalvationarmy.org.

▪ Injury Free Running Clinic — 5:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month through December. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Outpatient Therapy clinic, 209 Rec Plex Drive, O’Fallon. The clinic supports current runners and those wishing to start on how to run safely and improve performance. Free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required. hshs.org/StElizabeths/Events/Community/Injury-Free-Running-Clinic-2022

This story was originally published March 25, 2022 at 4:18 PM.