Assorted tidbits of local interest

Thursday, March 17

Toastmasters meeting

The O’Fallon Toastmasters Club will meet at 7 p.m., Thursday, in the Community Financial Center, 800 S. Lincoln (corner of Highway 50 and Lincoln Ave. in O’Fallon). For more information, visit ofallon.toastmastersclubs.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18

Knights of Columbus

The O’Fallon Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor its weekly fish fry from 4-8 p.m., Friday, at the K of C Hall, located at 402 E. Highway 50, across from the City Park. The traditional menu of fried cod and blue gill will be available, along with numerous side dishes. Baked cod has also been added to the menu. Dine in or carry out is available. Orders can be called in at 632-6229. Lunch is also available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

O’Fallon VFW Post 805

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

American Legion Post 137

American Legion Post 137, 109 N. Penn St., O’Fallon, will host a fish fry from 4:30-8 p.m., Friday. For take out orders, call 632-8879.

Saturday, March 19

Moose Lodge Barbecue

O’Fallon Moose Lodge 2608 will hold a barbecue from 11 a.m-5 p.m., Saturday, 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 more information, call 632-8879.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20

‘Starting Over’

“Starting Over”— a six-part non-denominational support group for men and women adjusting to a widowed lifestyle — will hold its final session from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, at the National Shrine of the Snows, 442 S. De Mazenod Drive, Belleville. “Starting Over” provides an opportunity to help those experiencing the loss of a spouse to move from sorrow and sense of loss, to acceptance and reconciliation with a new way of life. Facilitators are not professional counselors but themselves have experienced the loss of a spouse. For more information please call Fran at 632-3899 or (618) 772-8391; or Carol at (618) 234-4447.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16

Senior Citzens Club of O’Fallon

The Senior Citzens Club of O’Fallon will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, at the O’Fallon Township Building (801 E. State St.). The Kiwanis Club will host their annual dinner. For more information, call Mary Ballard at 632-3908.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20

‘Starting Over’

“Starting Over”—a six-part non-denominational support group for men and women adjusting to a widowed lifestyle—will take place from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at the National Shrine of the Snows, 442 S. De Mazenod Drive, Belleville. “Starting Over” provides an opportunity to help those experiencing the loss of a spouse to move from sorrow and sense of loss, to acceptance and reconciliation with a new way of life. Facilitators are not professional counselors but themselves have experienced the loss of a spouse. For more information please call Fran at 632-3899 or (618) 772-8391; or Carol at (618) 234-4447.

Friday, April 1

The St. Clair County Extension and Education Foundation Board will hold its third annual Taste of the Area Friday, April 1, from 5- 8 p.m. at the Regency Conference Center at 400 Regency Park in O’Fallon. Tickets are $25 per person. Advanced tickets are highly encouraged, but will be available at the door. Call (618) 939-3434 for reservations, tickets or for more information.

Among the participating restaurants and caterers will be Anton's Catering, Chick-Fil-A, Chilis, The Garden Grill and Bar, Happy Bakery, Hemingway's Zen Garden, Jersey Mike's Subs, Joe’s Crab Shack, Lunch for the Bunch, McAlister’s Deli, Olive Garden, Pampered Chef, Stone Cold Creamery, Sweet Katie Bee’s, Tastefully Simple and Texas Roadhouse.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

E-waste recycling day

Looking to get rid of your old appliances, batteries, flat screen tv/monitors, computers, copiers, printers, cell phones, keyboards, scanners, cables and stereo equipment? Bring it to Shiloh Community Park Saturday, April 9. BSA Troop 40 and the Village of Shiloh will hold an E-Waste Recycling Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 14 Park Dr. (behind Klucker Hall). For more information, call (314) 696-2367 or email justin@nilotechecycling.com

Tuesday, April 12

Ward 4 meeting

O’Fallon Ward 4 Aldermen Herb Roach and Matthew Smallheer will hold a town hall meeting for Ward 4 residents on Tuesday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the O’Fallon Public Safety Building located at 285 North Seven Hills Rd. This is an opportunity for Ward 4 residents to hear about what happening is in Ward 4.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

Salute to Business Awards

The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce and the O’Fallon Progress will co-host the Salute to Business Awards honoring businesses that have made a particularly positive impact in the community at a luncheon on Thursday, April 14, at the Regency Conference Center, 400 Regency Dr., O’Fallon. Registration starts at 11:15 a.m. The program begins at 11:45 a.m. This is the Chamber’s 40th annual awards luncheon. For more information, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 632-3377. or e-mail chamber@ofallonchamber.com.

Tuesday, April 19

Ward 3 meeting

O'Fallon Ward 3 Aldermen Kevin Hagarty and Jerry Mouser will hold a town hall meeting for Ward 3 residents on April 19 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at O'Fallon City Hall located at 255 South Lincoln Ave. St. Clair County Board member John West will be the guest speaker. He will give a presentation on property taxes.

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 more 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 more 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 information, e-mail lodge2608@mooseunits.org.

Fish fries

The O’Fallon Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary typically sponsor a fish fry from 4 to 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.to 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.

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 Rd., 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) lead the chapter.

Moose Lodge Barbecue third Saturday of month

O’Fallon Moose Lodge 2608 hosts/sponsors a barbecue from 11 a.m.to 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 at Wolfersberger

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 offers free tours

Come play in the dirt with the O’Fallon Garden Club at its weekly garden work days from 8-11 a.m. Monday and Thursday mornings through September at the Community Garden at the corner of State and Smiley Streets. The Garden Club would love to have people who can help with general garden work. The group will meet weather permitting. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Tools are provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own work gloves and water. Gardening is an excellent exercise alternative and everyone’s efforts will benefit the community by beautifying the town and supplying fresh vegetables to the area. For more information check out www.ofallongardenclub.com or O’Fallon IL Garden Club on Facebook.

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 information, visit www.ofallongardenclub.com.

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This story was originally published March 16, 2016 at 1:02 PM with the headline "Assorted tidbits of local interest."