O’Fallon Around Town - Aug. 31 edition

Noon Friday, Sept. 1, 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.

Friday, Sept. 1

▪ Tri Township Library Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon. Tri Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Book donations accepted during the sale and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.

▪ 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

▪ Swansea Fish Stand — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays. KC Club & Event Center, 5420 Old Collinsville Road, O’Fallon. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and more. Open for carryout, call-in and dine-in orders. 618-222-7171. facebook.com/KCClubEastStLouis

▪ 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 or shiloheagles545.com

Saturday, Sept. 2

▪ 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.

▪ Cahokia Mounds Gift Shop Day — 9 a.m to 2:30 p.m. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, 30 Ramey St., Collinsville. The gift shop will be open to the public for one day only. Shop deep discounts and exclusive sales. cahokiamounds.org

Saturday, Sept. 2 thru Monday, Sept. 4

▪ Japanese Festival — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 2-3, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. The 46th festival will feature sumo wrestling, martial arts demonstrations, calligraphy demonstrations, a magic storyteller, dance performances, an expanded food court with authentic cuisine, and candlelight walks in the Japanese Garden. Tickets and info: mobot.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 6

▪ Suicide Prevention Training and ‘We Remember You’ Candlelight Vigil — 5:30 p.m. (training) and 7 p.m. (vigil). National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 DeMazenod Drive, Belleville. The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows , along with the St. Clair County Suicide Prevention Alliance, will host an annual suicide prevention training (QPR) and candlelight vigil. QPR is a suicide prevention training for participants to be able to recognize the warning signs of suicide and to question, persuade and refer people at risk for help. Our vigil is to honor those we have lost to suicide. QPR Training will be held at the Shrine Visitors Center, and the vigil will be at the Lourdes Grotto on the Shrine grounds. Free and open to the public. For more information: 618-394-6281 or snows.org.

▪ 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.

Thursday, Sept. 7

▪ Forward 50 Open House Kick Off Event — 5-7 p.m. O’Fallon City Hall, 255 S. Lincoln Ave., O’Fallon. The City of O’Fallon, in partnership with the East-West Gateway Council of Governments, is embarking on Forward 50 – a planning effort to improve the function and appearance of the Highway 50 corridor while also evaluating appropriate land uses in our community. Join us for the Kick-off Open House to learn more about the project and share your ideas for the future of O’Fallon.

▪ The St. Clair County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Online via Zoom. Program: “Using Ortssippenbücher to Research Your German Ancestors.” Ortssippenbücher contains genealogical information about German families in a specific town, village or parish, and can cover many generations of a family. Robin McDonough of the St. Louis County Library’s History and Genealogy Department helps to discover how to access and use these gooks for your German research. Open to the public; space is limited. Reservation information is at stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/STCCGSIL.

Other area happenings

▪ Free Class: Aging Mastery Program — 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Sept. 7 thru Nov. 9. O’Fallon YMCA, 284 N. 7 Hills Road, O’Fallon. In this free 10-week program, you will build your own personal playbook for aging well. The Aging Mastery Program (AMP), developed by the National Council on Aging, incorporates evidence-informed materials, expert speakers, group discussion, and peer support to support health and longevity. Guest speakers will discuss topics on healthy eating, falls prevention, physical activity, healthy relationships, advanced planning, financial fitness, online safety, sleep hygiene, medication management, community engagement and more. Meet new friends and provide encouragement to one another as you take the Aging Mastery journey together To register or for more info: st-louis.oasiseverywhere.org.

▪ O’Fallon Township Rummage Sale — 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 9. Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, plus household items will be available.

▪ Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois 5th annual United We Lead Gala — 5 p.m. (doors open) Saturday, Sept. 9. Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville. Let’s celebrate Girl Scouts together! Join us for drinks, dinner and entertainment. Bid in our live and silent auctions, or enjoy many other ways to share your support. Share an evening filled with fun and inspiration with people who care so much about our mission. Tickets must be purchased online at gsofsi.org or by contacting the Fund Development team at 800-345-6858.

▪ O’Fallon Township Senior Committee — 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Dinner and entertainment. Cost: $3. Reservation deadline: Thursday, Sept. 14. For Township residents only.

▪ Blues & Brews — 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22. Anheuser-Busch Brewery, 1200 Lynch St., St. Louis. This outdoor street party will include live music, appearances by Blues players and alumni, food trucks and more on the historic streets of the brewery. Attendees can soak up the atmosphere of the iconic brewery setting with a visit to the Clydesdale stables, food trucks, pop-up bars, games in the Biergarten and a complimentary Bud Light (for guests 21+) or bottled water. Exclusive Blues & Brews merchandise will also be available for purchase. Free parking will be available in front of the tour center and other nearby lots. Attendees are allowed to bring their own lawn chairs, but they must be removed from any cover or bag. Tickets are just $20 and are on sale now at stlouisblues.com.

▪ 28th annual Camp Ondessonk Golf Benefit — 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course, 1501 N. Waterworks Road, Okawville. Funds raised during this annual event help sustain and enhance camp programs, fund scholarships allowing children of all income levels to experience camp, and fund new initiatives to fulfill our mission to provide exceptional outdoor and spiritual adventures empowering kids of all ages. Cost: $115 per player or $460 per foursome. Hosted by Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. of Highland. For info or to register, 618-695-2489 or ondessonk.com.

▪ Second Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fun Walk — 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 14. Moody Park, Fairview Heights. The event honors and celebrates the brave patients of the oncology center, as well as the supporters who have provided invaluable aid and assistance during these difficult times. This event is free for everyone. It is a 1.5-mile walk through the park (rain or shine). Participants will receive an event bag and other health information. Visit steliz.org/funwalk to register and purchase a shirt. Shirt orders must be placed by Sept. 7, 2023. Registration will not be available the day of the event.

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Veterans Day Dedication

The deadline for submission of applications for inclusion on the O’Fallon Veterans’ Monument for the Veterans Day dedication on Saturday, Nov. 11, is Friday, Sept. 1.

All honorably discharged veterans who lived in O’Fallon School District #203 at any point in their life are eligible.

Applications are available at O’Fallon City Hall, O’Fallon Public Library, at The Monument at 737 East Wesley, O’Fallon, or visit ofallonveteransmonument.org. For more information, call 618-632-9826.

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Missing a bicycle?

The O’Fallon Police Department says officers pick up 30 abandoned bicycles every year and store them for six months before donating any unclaimed bikes to charity.

If you have had a bicycle go missing this year, they may have it.

To check, contact evidence technician Clara Harrison at 618-624-9515. You may be required to provide an accurate description or serial number to claim a bicycle.

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HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation to honor Catherine Taylor Yank at annual Elizabethan Gala

On Friday, Nov. 3, at the 2023 Elizabethan Gala fundraiser, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation will present Catherine Taylor Yank, owner and CEO of Jim Taylor, Inc., aka Taylor Roofing, with the 2023 Elizabethan Award. The award recognizes Catherine Taylor Yank for her commitment to HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and the expansion of health care services in southwestern Illinois.

Catherine Taylor Yank is a longtime advocate of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and has dedicated years of service as a volunteer leader and philanthropist. Taylor Yank served on the HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation Leadership Council (formerly the Friends of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Board) from 2009 to 2023. Likewise, she served on the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Foundation Board until July of this year.

In 2017, Taylor Yank and her husband Greg Yank donated a $1 million life insurance policy to HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation in support of the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital capital campaign, receiving special recognition in the new hospital’s emergency department. Taylor Yank continues her generous support of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital with Taylor Roofing serving as a perennial Diamond sponsor of the Elizabethan Gala.

Taylor Yank’s service extends to the greater metro east community. She is a longtime Rotarian and is a member of the Rotary Club of O’Fallon Sunrise. In 2000 she was recognized as the Carl L. Schweinfurth Rotarian of the Year for her commitment to community service. She served as Rotary International District 6510’s Governor from 2005 to 2006 and remains active today.

About the Elizabethan Gala Fundraiser:

The Elizabethan Gala’s history spans over 30 years. Originally known as the “Elizabethan Holiday,” the traditional fall event was transformed into a gala fundraiser in 2012. Since that time, the Elizabethan Gala has become HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation’s signature event, raising more than $1.4 million for programs and equipment at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.

This year’s Elizabethan will be held at the Regency Conference Center on Friday, Nov. 3, with the evening featuring cocktails and dinner, a short program, and dancing. All proceeds will support HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. For more information or to make reservations, visit steliz.org/gala or call 618-234-2120 ext. 12446.

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HSHS Medical Group Welcomes Christina Overmann, MD, to Neurology

HSHS Medical Group is pleased to welcome Christina Overmann, MD, to our neurology team. Dr. Overmann sees patients at HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care - St. Elizabeth’s, which is located at 3 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., Suite 5000, in O’Fallon.

As a neurologist, Dr. Overmann provides general neurology care and diagnoses and treats conditions including movement disorders, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke and headaches (Botox for chronic migraine).

Dr. Overmann received her Bachelor of Science in Biology - Medical Technology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Edwardsville, Illinois. She earned her medical degree at University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford, Illinois. She performed a neurology residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

“I was fascinated by neurology during my first year of medical school,” Dr. Overmann said. “It was a challenge and working through the neuroanatomy is like a puzzle. I chose to practice general neurology because I am very passionate about treating each patient with individualized care depending on what their concerns may be.”

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Overmann, talk to your primary care provider about a referral or call 618-641-5803.

Learn more about Dr. Overmann and other HSHS Medical Group specialists at HSHSMedicalGroup.org.