O’Fallon Around Town - Nov. 3 edition

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Thursday, Nov. 3

▪ St. Clair County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Online via Zoom. Annual meeting for election of officers for 2023-2024 term. Program: “Hassloch Emigrants to Mascoutah and St. Clair County Environs.” More than 40 families came to Mascoutah from Hassloch, Germany, some as early as the 1830s. Others followed, settling in the fertile land of St. Clair and contiguous counties. Presented by Christine Smith, a native of Hassloch, and David Braswell, German language instructor, historian, and manager of Corner George Inn in Maeystown. The meeting is open to the public, but space is limited. Reservation information is at stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/STCCGSIL.

Thursday, Nov. 3 & Friday, Nov. 4

▪ Triad High School presents ‘Lizzie Borden of Fall River’ — 7 p.m. both days. Triad High School cafetorium, 703 US-40, Troy. Tickets: $5 adults, $3 for students and seniors.

Friday, Nov. 4

▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon. Tri Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Book donations accepted during the sale and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.

▪ 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

▪ 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

▪ HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation Elizabethan Gala — 6 p.m. Regency Conference Center, 400 Regency Park, O’Fallon. The gala starts with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner and a program. The evening concludes with live music by the Fabulous Motown Revue. During the program, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation will honor Tom Vernier and Fr. James Deiters as Elizabethan Awardees for their commitment to HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and the future of health care in the region. For info or reservations: 618-234-2120, ext. 12446 or steliz.org/gala.

▪ Lonestar — 7:30 p.m. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Not every band has the opportunity to revisit and potentially improve upon their biggest hits. On their forthcoming TEN to 1 record, the award-winning band Lonestar will be taking a fresh look at all 10 of their chart-topping country songs, including “No News,” “Everything’s Changed,” and the beloved global smash “Amazed.” thehett.com

Saturday, Nov. 5

▪ Concert at the Garden’s Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum — 11:30 a.m. The Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum at the Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. Featuring musicians of HEARDing Cats Collective, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation, promotion, and preservation of intermedia art and non-traditional music. mobot.org/museum

▪ Salute to Veterans Concert — 1 p.m. Luther Ely Smith Square, Gateway Arch National Park grounds, St. Louis. Honoring the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. military veterans, the program will feature a performance by the Missouri Brass Quintet from the 399th Army Band based at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Free and open to the public. archpark.org/veterans

▪ Sheldon Rhythm & Jazz: Veronica Swift — 8 p.m. The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Up-and-coming bebop and traditional swing vocalist Veronica Swift has already developed an impressive repertoire, performing with a host of jazz luminaries, including trumpeters Wynton Marsalis and Chris Botti, and pianist Benny Green and Michael Feinstein. For tickets and info: thesheldon.org

Sunday, Nov. 6

▪ Women, Wine & Wardrobes — Noon. Regency Conference Center, 400 Regency Park, O’Fallon. A Sunday fun-day to bring women together for fashion, fun and friendship. This day features our Guest of Honor and speaker, Olympian Jackie Joyner Kersee. We are hosting a runway fashion show featuring winter fashion, music, seated luncheon and unique vendors to kick off the Holiday season. To participate: https://bit.ly/3N9ZCwa.

Wednesday, Nov. 9

▪ 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. Eckert’s Belleville, 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville. Various health insurance carriers will speak, followed by meeting. All active and retired federal employees are welcome. 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.

▪ The George E. McCammon Distinguished Speaker Series: Steve Burns — 6 p.m. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Steve Burns is an American actor and television host best known as the original host of the long-running children’s preschool television program “Blue’s Clues” from 1996 until 2002. After years of being the face of the much-loved “Blue’s Clues” series, Steve said his goodbyes to Blue in 2001 and went off to college. On stage, he candidly talks about the successes and, more importantly, the failures he has experienced along the way. There may be laughter, and there may even be tears, but this event is sure to be insightful, authentic, and uplifting. thehett.com

Thursday, Nov. 10

▪ Marine Corps Birthday Celebration — 6 p.m. VFW Post 805, 221 W. 1st St., O’Fallon. Cash bar and appetizers at 6 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by a ceremony at 7:15 p.m. One highlight is the celebration of Bob Shultz, 100 years old, who is one of the new remaining World War II Marines still alive today. Every adult is invited who follows the Marine Corps Detachment #74 philosophy of assisting veterans and other individuals in need. Casual dress. There is no charge, but an RSVP is requested. bobbob1@gmail.com

Friday, Nov. 11

▪ Veterans Monument Veterans Day Event — 11 a.m. First Baptist Church, 111 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon. The City of O’Fallon will hold a Veterans Day observance. The guest speaker will be Maj. Gen. Vincent Barker, USA, chief of staff, USTRANSCOM. There will be participation from Robert C. Cummings, Col. (ret.), USAF; the OTHS AFJROTC; and Miss O’Fallon Natalie Hale, in addition to others. The names of the newly-inscribed veterans will be introduced at this time. Pre-service music will begin at 10:45 a.m. Veterans are encouraged to wear their medals and decorations that day. A parade will follow at 2 p.m. at the O’Fallon Community Park.

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 $3. Registration deadline is Thursday, Nov. 10. Sponsored by O’Fallon Township Senior Committee.

Other area happenings

▪ 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 25, 2022 at 12:00 AM.