O’Fallon Around Town — Sept. 8 edition

Noon Friday, Sept. 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, Sept. 8

▪ Brave Like Ben Fundraiser — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bennie’s Pizza Pub, 113 E. Main St., Belleville. Ten percent of all dine-in and carryout sales will go to the Hay family as their infant son, Ben, waits for a heart transplant. T-shirts will be available for purchase. Follow Ben’s story at facebook.com/BraveLikeBen.

Thursday, Sept. 8, through Sunday, Sept. 11

▪ Ascension Charity Classic — Gates open 7:30 a.m. all four days. Norwood Hills Country Club, 1 Norwood Hills Country Club Drive, St. Louis. An official PGA TOUR Champions event owned and operated by Tournaments for Charity, a St. Louis non-profit corporation. This 54-hole stroke play golf tournament features 81 PGA TOUR Champions professionals competing for a $2 million purse. For tickets and info: ascensioncharityclassic.com.

Friday, Sept. 9

▪ The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce 2022 Women’s Conference: Be the Change — 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville. Develop leadership skills, build your business’ bottom line, educate your team on culture and take away some personal development ideas. Attendees can select the breakout sessions and “Ask The Expert” tables that best fit their needs. Some speaker topics include team culture development, social media tips, developing confidence, hiring/maintaining good staff, personal safety, streamlining workflow and much more. Tickets and information: 618-667-8769 or facebook.com/events/538776481050519.

▪ 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, tilapia, catfish, 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. facebook.com/KnightsOfColumbus4239

Friday, Sept. 9, & Saturday, Sept. 10

▪ Shiloh Homecoming Picnic — 5-11:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, and 4-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Shiloh Community Park, 14 Park Drive, Shiloh. Games, carnival rides, food, drinks, live music, and Fireworks (Friday) at dark.

▪ Important Prehistoric and Historic Estates Indian Relics Auction — 3-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 (preview) and 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Sangamon County Fairgrounds Building, 318 W. Birch St., New Berlin (12 miles west of Springfield). rainbowtradersauction.com

Saturday, Sept. 10

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

▪ Fourth annual Gateway Paralyzed Veterans of America 5K/1 Mile Run - Walk - Roll — 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Tower Grove Park, Sons of Rest Shelter, St. Louis. Check in at 7:30 a.m. This event is a fun way to help provide support for paralyzed veterans in the Gateway area. Register online at: runsignup.com/Race/Events/MO/StLouis/GatewayPVA5k1mileRunWalkandRoll

▪ BaconFest 2022 — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 221 W. First St. O’Fallon. Includes a variety of food vendors with tons of creative “bacon-themed” offerings, kids games, live music, cold drinks, street vendors and more. facebook.com/events/695874004828909

▪ Open Horse Show & BBQ w/ September 11 Memorial Honoring — 1:30 p.m. Lincoln Trail Riders, 1982 Quarry Road, O’Fallon. There is a food shack on site that will have BBQ, drinks, etc. Bleacher seating available on first come first serve basis. Lawn chairs and Umbrellas are welcome for added shade. We do ask that you leave your pets home unless they are a service animal. For more information: 618-977-5167 or facebook.com/Lincolntrailriders.

Sunday, Sept. 11

▪ Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Day of Appreciation — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, 212 N. 6th St. Springfield. First responders will receive free admission with presentation of employer ID at the ticket counter. All responders are welcome: police, fire, medical, military, etc. Advance registration is not required. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov

Wednesday, Sept. 14

▪ 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.

▪ National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Alvin G. Bohley Chapter 1019 — 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Golden Corral, 3360 Green Mount Crossing Drive, Shiloh. Can purchase buffet of soda/coffee only. Subject is recent FEDCON22 held in Arizona, followed by meeting. All active and retired federal employees are welcome to speakers/meetings held the second Wednesday of each month except for May and December socials. NARFE remains the go-to resource for the federal community. For information, contact James at jbflat2021@gmail.com or call 618-795-5174.

Other area happenings

▪ O’Fallon Township Senior Committee Dinner & Entertainment — 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Cost: $3. For O’Fallon Township residents only. Reservation deadline: Friday, Sept. 23.

▪ Southern Illinois Builders Association Scholarship Application — Deadline: Friday, Nov. 4. The Southern Illinois Builders Association is accepting applications for scholarships with the following requirements:

• Candidates must be pursuing a degree in the field of construction management/construction related engineering/architecture;

• Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0;

• Submit a personal recommendation from person unrelated to the applicant;

• Planning to enroll as a full-time student and maintain full-time student status (12 hours minimum) — part-time students working full-time in the construction industry will be awarded partial awards (written verification from full-time employer required);

• Show evidence applicant is related to an individual employed full-time by an SIBA member firm for at least four years (written evidence required);

• A typewritten report of at least 500 words on career goals and events experienced that made them decide to pursue a career in the construction industry. Essay quality will be judged.

To obtain a complete list of requirements for the SIBA scholarships, please contact Donna at the SIBA office 618-624-9055 or by email to ceo@siba-agc.org.

This story was originally published August 31, 2022 at 4:05 PM.