O’Fallon Around Town — Oct. 20 edition
Noon Friday, Oct. 21, 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, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 23
▪ Remembering Vietnam: Traveling Wall — 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, through 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. Truck Centers, Inc., 2376 Formosa Road, Troy. Opening ceremony 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. The 360-foot memorial wall is engraved with the names of more than 58,000 Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. bit.ly/TroyWall
Thursday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 30
▪ Boo at the Zoo — 5-8:30 p.m. every day. St. Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis. Families can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more. Timed-ticket reservations are required and can be purchased in advance online. stlzoo.org/boo
Friday, Oct. 21
▪ 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, Oct. 21, & Saturday, Oct. 22
▪ Jeanine De Bique and the St. Louis Symphony Chorus — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Trinidadian soprano Jeanine De Bique makes her SLSO debut in music that expresses the awesome power of belief. She is joined by the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, returning to the stage with works by Stéphane’s most beloved French composer, Francis Poulenc, alongside a powerful work by Indian American composer Reena Esmail. slso.org
Saturday, Oct. 22
▪ Treasures in the Park Craft Fair — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Klucker Hall, 14 Park Drive, Shiloh. Handmade craft products, fun and food. Live music by Twilight Band. 618-632-1022, ext. 119.
Saturday, Oct. 22, & Sunday, Oct. 23
▪ Halloweekends at the St. Louis Zoo — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October. Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis. Drop by for a weekend visit and let us see your family-friendly costumes. The too-cute-to-spook decorations throughout the Zoo will provide plenty of perfect photo ops. Free admission. stlzoo.org/halloweekends
Sunday, Oct. 23
▪ Corpus Christi Church Fall Chicken Dinner — 3-7 p.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 205 Rasp St., Shiloh. Menu: Homestyle fried chicken, Italian mostaccioli, green beans, corn, herb dressing, coleslaw, dinner rolls, desserts and drinks. Cost: $15 adult, $8 kids 10 and under. Carryout available. Raffle for prizes. corpuschristishiloh.com
Tuesday, Oct. 25
▪ USAF Band of Mid-America Chamber Series — 7 p.m. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America has a long history of entertaining the American public and promoting esprit de corps within the military. The unit strives to inspire the hearts and minds of our men and women serving around the world and to tell the Air Force story through the universal language of music. Free general admission; tickets are required. thehett.com
▪ St. Louis Speakers Series: John Brennan — 8 p.m. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Having a front row seat in the tumultuous arena of world affairs for three decades and serving under six presidents, Brennan became director of the CIA from 2013-2017. slso.org
Thursday, Nov. 17
▪ Senior Dinner — 5:30 p.m. 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Dinner and entertainment. O’Fallon Township residents only. Cost is $30. Registration deadline is Thursday, Nov. 10. Sponsored by O’Fallon Township Senior Committee.
Other area happenings
▪ 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.
▪ Nominating Petitions Available for the April 4, 2023, Consolidated Election — Nominating petitions are available at the Shiloh Municipal Building during regular business hours 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday for those persons interested in running for the office of Trustee at Large — three to be elected for a four-year term in the Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Consolidated Election. Filing begins at 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, and ends at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at the Shiloh Municipal Building, 1 Park Drive, Shiloh, IL 62269.
This story was originally published October 11, 2022 at 9:02 AM.