O’Fallon Around Town — Nov. 17 edition

By Jennifer Green

Updated November 14, 2022 2:44 PM

Noon Friday, Nov. 18, 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.

Friday, Nov. 18

▪ 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

▪ Beer Tasting at June’s — 6-9 p.m. June’s Breakfast + Patio, 430 S. Main St., Shiloh. Enjoy 3-4-ounce pours of five local beers including Millpond’s Worth the Wear and other barrel aged beers. Tasting event from 6-7 p.m.; open for on-site consumption until 9 p.m. Light snacks provided. Hosted by June’s Owner Jon Welzbacher and Millpond Owner Bryan Schubert. Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets are $15 (plus tax) and can be purchased online at junesinshiloh.com.

Friday, Nov. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 31

▪ 53rd annual Way of Lights Christmas Display — 5-9 p.m. nightly. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S. De Mazenod Drive, Belleville. Wintertime sparkles at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows as the Annual Way of Lights Christmas display illuminates the grounds. Since 1970, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate have invited one and all to make the Way of Lights a part of their family tradition. This breathtaking display focuses on the birth of Christ, the one true light of the world. Free admission to the outdoor light display. Paid features include camel, donkey and pony rides, petting zoo, kettle corn, food booth, carriage rides, community music performances, LEGO display and more. 618-397-6770 or snows.org.

▪ Lebanon’s Winter Wonderland — 5-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 5-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Horner Park, 11113 Widicus Road, Lebanon. Enjoy a mixture of colorful lights with beautiful cut-outs depicting scenes and whimsical adventures. lebanonswinterwonderland.org

Saturday, Nov. 19

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

▪ Lebanon Victorian Holiday — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Downtown Lebanon. The day includes shopping, street music, a reindeer lot, carriage rides, parade with Santa, Mermaid House tours and more. Food trucks, vendors and desserts available 5-8 p.m. facebook.com/LebanonVictorianHoliday

Saturday, Nov. 19 thru Saturday, Jan. 7

▪ 10th annual Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden — Hours vary by date. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. Immerse yourself in a wonderland of more than 1.5 million lights, including spectacular new shows and favorite holiday tradition. New this year: A spectacular new show fills the pools in front of the Climatron with more than 100,000 lights. Advanced tickets are strongly encouraged to guarantee the date/time of your choosing. Tickets range from $3 to $22. Family Nights, which include $3 children’s tickets, are Wednesday nights through Dec. 14. Garden Glow is closed December 24 and 25. For more information, visit mobot.org/glow.

Thursday, Nov. 24

▪ 9th annual Community Thanksgiving Meal — 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 520 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon. Arrive between serving hours for dine-in service. Free and open to all residents of Shiloh, O’Fallon, Scott AFB and surrounding areas. Sponsored by Citizens for O’Fallon Community Thanksgiving Meal. 618-235-1588 or ofallonthanksgiving@gmail.com.

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.

Lucky winner Chris Messer of Belleville dons the grand door prize at the First Baptist Church of O’Fallon’s annual Men’s Wild Game Dinner on October 13, as, from left, Pastor Doug Munton and Steve Tucker look on. Over 350 men and boys feasted on bison, elk, gator, barramundi and fellowship at the annual event which featured Dr. Tony Mathews as keynote speaker. The one-of-a-kind grand prize was a hand-crafted, lined coyote fur mountain man hat, designed and built by Tucker from a single local coyote he hunted and killed. A taxidermist, Tucker who owns and operates New Creation Wildlife Art Studio in O’Fallon, donated many of his works as prizes. Bill Malec For the Progress

This story was originally published November 11, 2022 at 5:01 PM.