O’Fallon Around Town — April 7 edition

Noon Thursday, April 7, 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, April 7

▪ 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.

▪ 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.

Friday, April 8

▪ 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.

Friday, April 8, through Sunday, April 10

▪ New World Symphony — 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8; 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9; and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. A musical adventure begins with Stephanie Childress at the helm of Jean Sibelius’ “En Saga.” Pianist Awadagin Pratt returns to Powell Hall for the first time in 20 years to give the SLSO premiere of Jessie Montgomery’s Piano Concerto. And Antonín Dvořák breathed in the spirit of America to create his Symphony “From the New World.” slso.org

Saturday, April 9

▪ Rummage Sale — 7 a.m. to noon. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, household items available.

▪ Saint Louis Zoo Job Fair — 9-10:30 a.m. Saint Louis Zoo, The Living World, North Entrance, One Government Drive, St. Louis. Job fair for those interested in part-time work at the Zoo. In addition to spring, summer and fall employees, seeking applicants who have immediate availability. Energetic, responsible and service-oriented individuals are needed for part-time positions, including distribution, catering and food service personnel, groundskeepers, gardeners, retail and parking lot attendants, and more. Flexible weekday and weekend positions available for ages 15 (work permit required at time of hire) and up. The job fair will include information on employment, plus an opportunity for a screening interview. Offering competitive hourly wages, free employee parking, ideal working environment. No registration needed. Dress is business casual. All successful candidates will be required to submit to a criminal background check and a drug test. 314-646-4816 or stlzoo.org/employment.

▪ George Portz’s 43rd annual O’Fallon KC Fiddle Contest & Bluegrass Show — 5 p.m. O’Fallon KC Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. One of America’s famous contests. Harmonica champ Eric Thompson, Thunder & Lightning Cloggers, George Portz & His Friends of Bluegrass. Cost: $7 adults, $3.50 children 11 and under. georgeportzbluegrass.com

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.

Wednesday, April 13

▪ 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

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.

▪ Rules of the Road Review Course — 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20. O’Fallon Township is having the course, which is designed to give drivers – especially senior citizens and persons with disabilities – the knowledge and confidence needed to renew or obtain a driver’s license. The review course combines an explanation of the driving exam with a practice written exam. This course is FREE of charge. Call the Township at 618-632-3517 for more information.

▪ ‘Marriage and Annulment in the Catholic Church: Realities and Myths’ — 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 25. St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 1411 Cross St., O’Fallon. Matthew Flynn, director of adult faith formation and mission, will discuss the Catholic Church’s definition of marriage and the difference between a divorce and an annulment. Good for all ages, those who hope to get married someday. Includes what is involved in the annulment process in the Catholic Church and how it can bring great healing. All are invited. 618-632-3562.

▪ 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 April 1, 2022 at 3:06 PM.