Shriners to hold Pre-Derby Horse Race Night

Chamber salutes businesses...The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce held its 40th Annual Salute to Business awards luncheon on April 14 at the Regency Conference Center in O’Fallon. Among those recognized were Mike Vogt and Steve Liter of Tamarack Country Club, Renee La Bruyere (new Chamber ambassador and Quality Testing and Engineering Inc.), Christine Litteken and Rebecca Wisdom (Hospice of Southern Illinois), Carol, Jason and Syd Spengler (Spengler Company), Paul Evans (new Chamber president), Kim Oplet (Hospice of Southern Illinois), Molly Scanlon (O’Fallon public library) and Ruth Holmes (Memorial Hospital East). Not pictured are Matthew Gilreath (new Chamber ambassador and Chick-fil-A Green Mount Crossing) and outgoing Chamber president Jessica Lotz. Mark Hodapp mhodapp@bnd.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

Band Boosters Yard Sale

The O’Fallon Township High School Band Boosters will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the O’Fallon Township High School South Gym, on 600 S. Smiley St. in O’Fallon. Drop off donations at the south gym (main entrance) between 4:30 and 8 p.m. on Friday. Contact Lisa Walters (call/text 618-578-9644, or email mljaw@att.net) to schedule a pick-up for large or bulky items. All proceeds will benefit the OTHS Band Program.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24

3rd Annual Soul to Sole 5K run/walk

The 3rd Annual Soul to Soul 5K Run/Walk and Children’s Fun Run to benefit Michael J. Fox Foundation will be begin at 9 a.m. at The Egg & I, 455D Regency Park. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. There will also be medals presented to top three finishers in each age division. For more information, email soultosole5k@gmail.com or call (618) 792-8875.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

Cambridge House

Entertainment is slated from 2-4 p.m, for the Cambridge House Assisted Living Community open house with a jazz theme. Tours and information will be available. Jay Dover and Friends will be providing jazz music. For more information, call 624-9900.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

O’Fallon Dania Shrine Club

The O’Fallon Dania Shrine Club will be holding their annual fundraiser the Pre-Derby Horse Race Night. Doors open at 6 p.m. with races beginning at 7 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 5420 Old Collinsville Road in O’Fallon. Draft beer and soft drinks will be provided. There will be a cash bar and food available for purchase. Cost is $20 per person. There will be silent and live auctions with many items to choose from. As this event is a week before the Kentucky Derby, we will be having a bonnet contest. Proceeds will be used for Shriner’s charities and its building restoration fund. For reservations and sponsorships contact, Bill Clark at (618) 830-0489; Kerry Andrews, (618) 971-8679; or Terry Conard at (618) 345-0451.

Faith Lutheran Church Concert series

Faith Lutheran Church Concert will present Chapter 6 Vocal Band Concert at 7 p.m. at 520 E Hwy 50 in O’Fallon. This a Capella group presents an energetic show featuring tight harmonies and vocal fireworks. Freewill offerings will be taken and refreshments will be served following the performance. Nursery is provided for those with youngsters. For more information, contact the church at 632-5562.

TUESDAY, MAY 3

Educational workshop

Faith Lutheran Church is offering a free educational opportunity for those interacting with challenging children at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome Kris Fulkerson, LCSW, MS Clinical Director for HeartlinksGrief Center and Owner/Counselor for Coping 4 Kids will present strategies, skills and tools for those dealing witha challenging child. She will also explore how to get started if your child doesn’t have a diagnosis, but you suspect they might have a mental health issue.

O’Fallon Garden Club

The O’Fallon Garden Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m.. at Rock Springs Park cabin, located at 1428 E. Third Street. Guest speaker Leo Welch will present ‘Plants that change the world,’ for members and guests to learn which plants pay the important role in our food and medical production, as well as understanding of their impact on society. This event is free and open to the public to attend at no cost. Refreshments are served. You can dig deeper at ofallongardenclub.com or on the club’s Facebook page. For more information contact Harriet S. Baker at 632-5530.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4

Springboard for Success

The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce, along with the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce and event sponsor Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard, PC, are hosting its the 3rd annual Springboard to Success, a Women’s Forum from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Regency Conference Center in O’Fallon. Registration deadline is Friday. To register, call 632-3377 or visit the website at ofallonchamber.com.

MAY 5-MAY 9

Book sale

The Annual Mega Book Sale will be held at the O’Fallon Public Library May 5-9. The sale will be held 2 to 8 p.m. on May 5; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on May 6; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 7; 1-5 p.m. on May 8; and, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on May 9. Admission is free. There will be a large selection of gently used books, DVDs, audio books and CDs available. Proceeds will be used to help the O’Fallon library with children’s programming, purchasing of books and DVDs, and other projects that benefit the library. For more information, call 632-3783.

FRIDAY, MAY 6

Author to speak

O’Fallon Township High School (OTHS) welcomes Molly Venzke, of Seattle, Wash., author of ‘Caged No More,’ a book about human trafficking that was later made into a movie. Venzke will be presenting several times at the OTHS Smiley and Milburn campuses to bring awareness and education to the students about human trafficking, how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to prevent it. Later that evening, O’Fallon Public Library is sponsoring a community-wide question and answer event at the Milburn campus as well.

SATURDAY, MAY 7

O’Fallon Garden Club

The O’Fallon Garden Club’s annual spring plant sale is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 7 at the intersection of Highway 50 and Lincoln Avenue. The club is offering variety of plants ranging from sun and shade perennials, annuals, herbs and vegetables, plus garden-themed craft items. Several Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening questions. For more information contact Harriet S. Baker at 632-5530.

MONDAY, MAY 9

Cages No More

The O’Fallon Wehrenberg Theater will be having a 7:30 p.m. showing of the movie “Cages No More” with a question and answer period following with the author Molly Venzke.

TUESDAY, MAY 10

Garden Club meeting

The O’Fallon Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. at Rock Springs Park cabin at 1428 E. Third St. Leo Welch will present the program on Plants that Change the World. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

SUNDAY, MAY 22

Food Pantry golf scramble

The 20^th Annual Pete MacLaughlin Memorial Food Pantry Golf Scramble will begin with check in at noon, and tee off at 1 p.m. The event will be held at The Hills Golf Club at McKendree University in Lebanon. Cost is $65. The scramble will be followed by a meal, prizes and auction. For individual and team registration, donations, or further information, contact Roy Carlson, 624-1711.

MONDAY, MAY 30

Memorial Day program

The City of O’Fallon will hold its annual The program will commence at 11:30 a.m. Patriotic music selections will begin at approximately 11:20 a.m. . In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at The First Baptist Church of O’Fallon, 1111 East Highway 50, O’Fallon.

This story was originally published April 21, 2016 at 11:30 AM with the headline "Shriners to hold Pre-Derby Horse Race Night."