O’Fallon Around Town — May 12 edition

Noon Thursday, May 12, 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, May 12

▪ Spring Flower Bulbs Fundraiser — Now through Sunday, May 15. Help raise funds for Illinois Center for Autism while beautifying your garden. Dahlias, lilies, perennials, vegetables and much more can be purchased online at icaspring.fpfundraising.com through May 15. Your purchases will help provide education and services with hands-on job and social skills training and advocacy.

▪ 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, May 12, through Sunday, May 15

▪ Live at Powell Hall: ‘Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi’ — 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12; Friday, May 13; and Saturday, May 14; and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. In the spectacular climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance. The Rebels race to the moon of the planet Endor where they launch a desperate attack upon the entire Imperial Fleet. Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader face off one last time as the SLSO performs John Williams’ Oscar-winning score live to the film. Arrive early to take photos with members of the 501st Legion prior to the concert and during intermission. slso.org

Friday, May 13

▪ 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, hamburgers, hot dogs, pork steaks and several side dishes. Dine-in and carryout. Credit cards accepted. Orders can be called in at 618-632-6229 or facebook.com/KnightsOfColumbus4239

Saturday, May 14

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

▪ Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station — 8 a.m. to noon. O’Fallon Station, 212 E. First St., O’Fallon. Locally grown vegetables, flowers, fruits, eggs, cheese and meats. A selection of bakers and sweet treats along with coffee, craft brew beverages and artisans. Live music, patio seating, food truck on site. Bicycle and pet friendly. 618-624-0139 or ofallonstation.com/vine-street-market.

▪ St. Clair County Republicans Governor Candidate Forum — 11 a.m. Hofbräuhaus St. Louis - Belleville, 123 St. Eugene Drive, Belleville. Includes five participating candidates: Darren Bailey, Paul Schimpf, Max Solomon, Jesse Sullivan and Gary Rabine. Moderated by Annie Frey. Free and open to the public. stclaircountyrepublicans.com

Wednesday, May 18

▪ O’Fallon Senior Citizens Club Dinner & Meeting — 6 p.m. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. 618-401-7588.

Thursday, May 19

▪ O’Fallon Township Senior Committee Dinner and Entertainment — 5:30 p.m. Tickets available at the Township office for $3 each. Reservation deadline: Friday, May 13. O’Fallon Township residents only.

Other area happenings

▪ 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

▪ O’Fallon Volunteer Fire Company 23rd annual Spring Golf Classic — 11 a.m. Friday, June 3. Tamarack Country Club, 800 Tamarack Lane, Shiloh. Four-person scramble with 11 a.m. shotgun start. Cost: $100 per person/$400 per team. Includes green fees and carts, refreshments, lunch, dinner after the tournament. Cash prizes for top teams in each flight, contests. 618-624-4515 or jvalentine@ofallon.org.

▪ Miss O’Fallon Scholarship Pageant — 6 p.m. Saturday, July 30. O’Fallon Township High School Milburn Auditorium, 650 Milburn School Road, O’Fallon. Would you like to be the next Miss O’Fallon? This is the 100th anniversary and it will be an exciting year. As Miss O’Fallon you are a representative of the City attending ribbon cutting ceremonies, speaking at City Council meetings, attending Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day events, speaking at O’Fallon grade schools and attending various other events in neighboring communities. Scholarships are awarded to the winner as well as first and second runners-up. Contestants must live within the OTHS School District 203, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be 17 by Dec. 31, 2022, and not over the age of 21. For further information, contact Kristy Schulte by email at MissOFallon@gmail.com.

HSHS Medical Group welcomes new team member

HSHS Medical Group welcomes Valerie Tribl, APRN, to their medical team.

Tribl sees urology patients at HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care - St. Elizabeth’s, which is located at 3 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., Suite 5000, in O’Fallon.

As an advanced practice clinician in urology, Tribl diagnoses and treats disorders of the urinary tract, bladder and kidney in men and women.

She earned her bachelor of science in nursing from University of Missouri-St. Louis. She earned a master of science in nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

To schedule an appointment with Tribl, people should talk to their primary care provider about a referral. If people have questions about urology services, please call 618-641-5803.

Learn more about Trible and other HSHS Medical Group specialists at HSHSMedicalGroup.org.

This story was originally published May 3, 2022 at 12:00 AM.