O’Fallon Around Town - June 22 edition
Noon Friday, June 23 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. Submissions will be edited and appear in the week before the event date.
Email: lifestyle@bnd.com. Mail to: O’Fallon Around Town, Belleville News-Democrat, P.O. Box 427, Belleville, IL 62222-0427. Questions, call Jennifer Green at 618-239-2643.
Thursday, June 22
▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness: Family Support Group — 7-8:30 p.m. Online via Zoom. These support meetings are for family members, significant others and/or friends of persons with a mental health condition. Facilitators: Pat Rudloff and Beverly Churchill. Held the fourth Thursday of the month. For information: kelly.nami.swi@gmail.com or 618-798-9788.
Thursday, June 22 thru Sunday, June 25
▪ St. Louis Pen Show — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 22 (trader day), 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 24, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 25. Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet Versailles Ballroom, 191 W. Port Plaza Drive, St. Louis. Modern and vintage pens, notebooks, paper, ink, accessories, door prizes, classes, auction and much more. stlpenshow.com
Friday, June 23
▪ O’Fallon Knights of Columbus & Ladies Auxiliary 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
Saturday, June 24
▪ Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station — 8 a.m. to noon. O’Fallon Station, 212 E. 1st 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 ofallonvinestreetmarket.com.
▪ Caffeine and Chrome — 9 a.m. to noon. Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Drive #1, O’Fallon. Cruise in with your collectible car or daily driver and bring your appetite. Indulge in pastries and coffee (while supplies last). All makes and models are welcome, with plenty of parking space. This is a family and pet friendly event. Free and open to the public. facebook.com/events/1467388670415073
▪ Main Street Pour Tour — 3-7 p.m. Downtown Belleville. The Main Street Pour Tour takes over Downtown Belleville. Formerly known as the Craft Beer Walk, which hosts a few hundred attendees annually, the Pour Tour will feature over 25 local breweries. Sample your choice of 15 of our more than 50+ locally brewed beers at more than 20 locations on beautiful Main Street. Your ticket includes 15 - 3-ounce beer samples, a souvenir tasting glass, and live music at many of our participating venues. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of event. runsignup.com/TicketEvent/MainStreetPourTour2023
Saturday, June 24 & Sunday, June 25
▪ Market Days at Turkey Hill Grange — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Turkey Hill Grange, 1375 E. State Route 15, Belleville. Craft vendor event. Children’s Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Includes: plant a seed activity, free ice cream, face painting, beekeeper demonstration, learn about girls in aviation.
Wednesday, June 28
▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness: NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group — 6:30-8 p.m. Online via Zoom. Free peer-to-peer support group for adults with a mental health condition working towards recovery. Every Wednesday. Open the Zoom app and enter 3914844542. For information: kelly.nami.swi@gmail.com or 618-798-9788.
▪ Metro East MS Treatment Talk MS Group — 7-9 p.m. Linc, Inc., #15 Emerald Terrae, Swansea. Support group for those with multiple sclerosis or family, friend and caregiver of someone with MS. Guest speakers: Christie Derbin, President, Gateway Chapter NMSS, and Leanne Creek, Gateway Chapter Walk MS Manager. Meets the fourth Wednesday of every other month. All are welcome. 618-235-8823.
Other area events
▪ O’Fallon Township Senior Committee — 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20. Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Dinner and entertainment. For Township residents only. Cost: $3. Reservation deadline is Friday, July 14.