O'Fallon Progress

Around Town

On Dec. 8, the Comrades and Auxiliary of Sgt Charles A Fricke VFW Post 805 of O’Fallon hosted a holiday dinner for veterans and their spouses who live in local nursing and assisted living homes. These dinners have been a huge hit with everyone who has been involved with them in the past and this time was no different. The conversations between the hosts and attendees and the time spent together are priceless. This year’s attendance numbered over 70 people. The O’Fallon Hockey Club helped serve the seniors and enjoyed talking with them as well. Thanks to those from the Post who were able to help, and those that were able to attend: Fountains of Shiloh, Cedarhurst of Shiloh, Cedars of Lebanon, O’Fallon Senior Apartments, O’Fallon Hockey Club (O’Fallon High School varsity and JV players and their families). A special thanks to The Happy Bakery in O’Fallon for their generous donation of some amazing desserts. Thanks also to Archbishop Hartley of Good Shepard in Belleville for attending and saying the prayer. Happy Holidays and New Year to everyone.
On Dec. 8, the Comrades and Auxiliary of Sgt Charles A Fricke VFW Post 805 of O’Fallon hosted a holiday dinner for veterans and their spouses who live in local nursing and assisted living homes. These dinners have been a huge hit with everyone who has been involved with them in the past and this time was no different. The conversations between the hosts and attendees and the time spent together are priceless. This year’s attendance numbered over 70 people. The O’Fallon Hockey Club helped serve the seniors and enjoyed talking with them as well. Thanks to those from the Post who were able to help, and those that were able to attend: Fountains of Shiloh, Cedarhurst of Shiloh, Cedars of Lebanon, O’Fallon Senior Apartments, O’Fallon Hockey Club (O’Fallon High School varsity and JV players and their families). A special thanks to The Happy Bakery in O’Fallon for their generous donation of some amazing desserts. Thanks also to Archbishop Hartley of Good Shepard in Belleville for attending and saying the prayer. Happy Holidays and New Year to everyone. Provided photo

MONDAY, JAN. 4

Free community meal

A free community meal will be served restaurant-style from 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at Faith Lutheran Church, 520 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon, in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited and welcome.

THURSDAY, JAN. 14

Toastmasters hosting Speechapalooza event

The O’Fallon Toastmasters Club invites the community to join them for a free special outing from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at the O’Fallon Public Safety Facility, 285 N. Seven Hills Road. Come see the Toastmasters showcase their finest skills in public speaking. This event will be held instead of the Toastmasters’ regular meeting, which takes place weekly at 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Community Financial Center, 800 S. Lincoln (corner of Highway 50 and Lincoln Ave. in O’Fallon). For more info visit http://ofallon.toastmastersclubs.org/.

ADDITIONAL HAPPENINGS

Rotary van

The O’Fallon Rotary Van is available from 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to transport any resident to where they need to go within city and township limits. For information, call 632-3517.

Food Pantry

The O’Fallon Community Food Pantry is open from 9 a.m.-noon Mondays and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. The pantry is located at the O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St. in O’Fallon. For information, call 624-7040.

TOPS

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at the first United Methodist Church, 504 E. Hwy. 50. TOPS is a nonprofit, low-cost program open to men, women and children ages 7 through 18. For more information, call Kathy at 624-8031.

Stop 158

Stop 158 meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at 866 Old Enterprise Farms, Lebanon. Meetings are open to all interested parties. To confirm meeting times, call 632-3158.

O’Fallon Moose Lodge 2608

O’Fallon Moose Lodge 2608 meets at 6:30 p.m. the first, third and fourth Tuesday of the month at the O’Fallon American Legion Post 137, 109 N. Penn St. For more info e-mail lodge2608@mooseunits.org.

Toastmasters meeting

O’Fallon Toastmasters Club meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday in the Community Financial Center, 800 S. Lincoln (corner of Highway 50 and Lincoln Ave. in O’Fallon). For info please visit http://ofallon.toastmastersclubs.org/.

Fish fries

▪ The O’Fallon Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary typically sponsor a fish fry from 4-8 p.m. every Friday at the K of C Hall, 402 E. Highway 50. Orders may be called in at 632-6229. Lunch also is available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays. The local O’Fallon council is very active in the community donating money to various organizations while also sponsoring local events for the community, such as an annual spelling bee, soccer challenge and free throw contest.

▪ O’Fallon VFW Post 805, 221 W. First Street, and its Ladies Auxiliary typically sponsor a fish fry from 4-8 p.m. every Friday. Dine-in or call 624-2651 for carry-out.

▪ American Legion Post 137, 109 N. Penn St., O’Fallon, typically hosts a fish fry from 4:30-8 p.m. every Friday. For take out orders, call 632-8878. Plenty of parking.

All Pro Dad program

The All Pro Dad program meets at 8 a.m. the last Saturday of each month at Cornerstone Christian Church, 775 N. Green Mount Road, Shiloh. The meetings are open to all and a $5 Chick-Fil-A breakfast will be served. People should RSVP to www.allprodad.com/4368 so enough food can be provided. DJ Ficken (APD leader at Moye School) and Tom Vorce (APD leader at Laverna Evans School) will lead the chapter.

Moose Lodge Barbecue

O’Fallon Moose Lodge 2608 hosts/sponsors a barbecue from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. the third Saturday of every month at American Legion Post 137, 109 N. Penn St., O’Fallon. Dine-in or carry-out. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Early Childhood Development Foundation. For info call 632-8879.

Cells for soldiers

Wolfersberger Funeral Home at 102 W. Washington St. in O’Fallon is a designated collection site for Cell Phones for Soldiers. Used cell phones may be dropped off at the funeral home during regular business hours or by appointment by calling 632-3681.

O’Fallon Garden Club

The O’Fallon Garden Club offers free educational tours of the O’Fallon Community Garden for anyone interested in gardening. Civic and community organizations are welcome. For more info, visit www.ofallongardenclub.com.

Please submit any Around Town items to gvartanian@bnd.com by noon the Monday prior to Thursday publication. Thank you.

This story was originally published December 22, 2015 at 11:35 AM with the headline "Around Town."

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