O’Fallon Around Town — June 9 edition

Noon Thursday, June 9, 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, June 9, through Saturday, June 11

▪ Goshen Theatre Project presents ‘Willy Wonka, Jr.’ — 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, and Friday, June 10; and 3 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Triad High School, 703 E. U.S. 40, Troy. A captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. These family-friendly shows are estimated to be 90 minutes, which includes a 15 minute intermission. Tickets can be purchased online at https://gtp.booktix.com/.

Friday, June 10

▪ Red Cross Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Realtor Association of Southwestern Illinois, 1124 Hartman Lane, Suite 120, Shiloh. Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments will be given priority service. To schedule an appointment: 800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org.

▪ 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

▪ Music of Queen — 7:30 p.m. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. We will, we will rock your night! Back by popular demand, the SLSO and a full rock band celebrate the legendary music of Queen in a performance that bridges the gap between rock n’ roll and classical music. Experience this electrifying concert as the SLSO and rock band soar through tunes from all of your favorite albums including Queen, The Works, Jazz and more. slso.org

Saturday, June 11

▪ 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.

▪ Aspen Dental’s Day of Service — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aspen Dental, 1707 W. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. On Saturday, June 11, Aspen Dental locations nationwide will open their doors to provide free care to military veterans across the country. Now in its eighth year, the Day of Service provides much-needed dental care for veterans at no cost to honor their service and break down barriers to health care. Veterans can call 1-844-277-3646 (1-844-ASPENHMM) to find a location and schedule an appointment. Advance appointments are required.

Sunday, June 12

▪ Ragtime, Blues, and All That Jazz — 3 p.m. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. In this tour de force concert, Byron Stripling showcases ragtime masters Scott Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton plus blues legends B.B. King and Muddy Waters. Byron’s entertaining and humorous vignettes about the music and its creators, plus a finale that closes with an unforgettable toe-tapping jam session, has made this one of his signature shows. Byron is joined by keyboardist Bobby Floyd of the Ray Charles, Dr. John and Count Basie Bands. slso.org

Wednesday, June 15

▪ 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.

▪ Whitaker Music Festival 2022 Concert Series: Old Souls Revival — 7 p.m. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. Entry at 5 p.m. The Whitaker Music Festival offers a lineup of free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars. Pack a picnic and enjoy the beauty of the Garden grounds in summertime bloom as you listen to the tunes and rhythms of an eclectic rotation of artists from week to week. Live music will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays through Aug. 3. Free admission entry begins at 5 p.m. Last entry is at 8:15 p.m. Advance reservations required. mobot.org/whitaker

Other area happenings

▪ O’Fallon Metro-East NAACP Branch Juneteenth Celebration — 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18. O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza, O’Fallon. There will be a guest speaker, book reading, book giveaway, storytelling and refreshments.

▪ 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

▪ 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 100 th 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.

This story was originally published June 5, 2022 at 12:27 PM.