Rebuilding Together to hold premier run-ride in Shiloh

Playing Pokémon GO in O’Fallon...Mackenzie Clubb and Ashleigh Rowe of O’Fallon skateboard through downtown O’Fallon Tuesday, playing Pokémon GO. This new phone app allows players to capture, battle, and train virtual Pokémon who appear throughout the real world, including numerous spots in O’Fallon. Rowe, who started to play the game on Monday, said she had already captured 26 Pokémon as of early Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, Clubb started to play on July 13. She said she has captured 64 Pokémonm including some by the caboose in downtown O’Fallon and the O’Fallon History Museum. “It’s cool,” Clubb said about the app, which was was initially released in July for iOS and Android devices, starting with the U.S. and Australia, with Asian, and European releases to follow. The game has received a mixed critical reception. However, it was the most downloaded smartphone app in the US in its first three days of release and has been a boon to publisher Nintendo's stock value. Mark Hodapp mhodapp@bnd.com

FRIDAY, JULY 22

K of C Fish Fry

The O’Fallon Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary sponsor a weekly fish fry from 4-8 p.m. every Friday at the K of C Hall, located at 402 E. Hwy 50, across from the Community Park. The traditional menu of cod and tilapia will be available, along with hamburgers, hot dogs and additional 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 and we now take credit cards. Lunch is also available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27

PSOP to offer food safety training

Southwestern Illinois College Programs and Services for Older Persons is one of just eight senior centers nationwide selected by the National Institute of Senior Centers to deliver the organization’s “Food Safety 101” training program. During this one-hour training session, older adults will learn about the basics of food safety and specific safe-handling practices for immuno-compromised individuals. Training will be held at 9 a.m., Wednesday, July 27 at PSOP, 201 N. Church St., Belleville. This event is free and open to the public.

Advanced reservations are preferred. To reserve your spot, contact Charla Morton at 234-4410, ext. 7095.

FRIDAY, JULY 29

Pachyderm to celebrate

Americans For Prosperity Foundation and the Metroeast Pachyderm Club will celebrate ‘Milton Friedman Legacy Day’ at noon Friday, July 29 at Amore Restorante, located at 1030 Eastgate Drive in O’Fallon. The meeting is to celebrate Nobel Prize winning economist, Milton Friedman's birthday, which is on July 31. Volume one of Friedman's Free to Choose: The Power of the Market video will be shown and Friedman’s thoughts on the benefits of a free market economic system will be discussed. To celebrate Friedman's famous quote, “There's no such thing as a free lunch,” we will provide a buffet lunch for $0.01. Birthday cake will also be served. For more information call Karen Rees at 334-3799.

SATURDAY, JULY 30

Shrine to hold

healing Novena

The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate invite you to attend the 73rd Annual Healing and Hope Novena to Our Lady of the Snows at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Saturday, July 30, through Sunday, Aug. 7, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Join us in prayer for any or all nine evenings. For more information, call the Shrine at 618-397- 6700 ext. 6276.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2

Garden Club

to meet

The O'Fallon Garden Club is holding its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday Aug. 2 at Rock Springs Park at 1428 East Third in O'Fallon. A social period will begin 6 p.m. Refreshment will be served. The program includes an instructional lecture on "Wildflowers:"A season of Bloom", Larry Morrison. A visual presentation and bloom cycles of native wildflowers. these important plant species provide nectar, pollen and seeds. They serve as food for native butterflies, insects, birds & other animals.. All ages are welcome. You can dig deeper at www,ofallongardenclub.com or O'Fallon Garden Club on Facebooks.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

Fontebella to hold

Golf Classic

Fontebella Maternity Home of O’Fallon is having its Second Annual Golf Classic to raise money for the women who come to Fontebella facing pregnancy without a safe place to go. Fontebella is a 501, C-3 nonprofit organization. At 1 p.m. the foursome golf scramble will begin at Stonewolf Golf Club located at 1195 Stonewolf Trail in Fairview Heights. Raffles, prizes and contests available.

For more information, call (618) 910-0356.

‘Music of the

Night’ 5K Fun

Run/Walk

Registration is now open for this unique, music themed night race, sponsored by Lifelong Music in O’Fallon Schools, and benefiting music education in O’Fallon. The race will be held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, beginning and ending at Carriel Junior High School. Register before July 25 to guarantee your race shirt. Cost is $25 for a 50/50 blend race shirt, or $27 for a dri-fit shirt — both with reflective details — $30 on race day (shirts not guaranteed).

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

Shiloh to hold premier

run-ride

Rebuilding Together SouthWest Illinois is holding its premier “RunRide-Rebuild Together” fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 14. This family-friendly event will raise money to provide needed home repair and renovation services to low income homeowners, ensuring they are safe, warm, and dry. Participants of all fitness levels will be able to join a 20 or 40 mile bike ride beginning at 8 a.m. or a 5K walk or run beginning at 9 a.m. The event will be hosted by and held at The Cyclery and Fitness Center of Shiloh, located at 1225 Thouvenot Lane, Shiloh, IL 62269. The entry fee is $25 and includes a free t-shirt commemorating the event. Those interested in walking, running, or riding can register at the Shiloh or Edwardsville Cyclery locations or go online to rebuildingtogether-swi.org. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Rebuilding Together SouthWest Illinois is focused on ensuring low income home-owners are safe, warm, and dry. As economic situations continue to worsen, along with rapidly increasing costs of homeownership and healthcare, many low-income, disabled, veterans and elderly families are forced to choose between daily necessities and much needed home modifications or repairs. Rebuilding Together SouthWest Illinois is committed to rehabilitating the houses of low-income, elderly, and handicapped homeowners, so they can live independently in warmth and safety. Rebuilding Together SouthWest Illinois’ service area covers all communities within Madison County, Jersey County, and St Clair County, Illinois.

Those wishing to donate or volunteer for Rebuilding Together SouthWest Illinois may call (618) 876-4578.

This story was originally published July 20, 2016 at 11:33 AM with the headline "Rebuilding Together to hold premier run-ride in Shiloh."