O’Fallon Around Town - July 13 edition

Jennifer Green
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Noon Friday, July 14, 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, July 14

▪ 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

▪ 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

▪ Book Signing: Ed Wheatley — 4-6 p.m. Field House Museum, 634 S. Broadway, St. Louis. Local sports historian, author, and documentarian Ed Wheatley joins the Field House Museum to sign copies of his books on St. Louis sports history. Free admission. Books available for purchase. fieldhousemuseum.org

Saturday, July 15

▪ 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.

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

▪ Free Genealogy Class — 10 a.m. Belleville Public Library, 121 E. Washington St., Belleville. Topic: “The Truth About Online Genealogy Resources,” sponsored by the St. Clair County Genealogical Society and the Belleville Public Library. Diane Walsh, the Society’s webmaster and parliamentarian, with 40 years experience in family research, discusses strengths and weaknesses of often-used online genealogy databases. Geared to adult learners. Open to the public. Registration requested to facilitate seating arrangements; call the library at 618-234-0441. stclair-ilgs.org/events

▪ Metro Transit Hiring Event — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Illinois MetroBus Facility, 801 N. 47th St., East St. Louis. On-site interviews will be conducted for Metro Call-A-Ride Van Operators, MetroBus Operators, and Fuel & Oil Attendants, which are all eligible for Metro Transit’s new $5,000 signing bonus. This new signing bonus was introduced at the end of June 2023 to address critical workforce shortages at Metro Transit and is only available for 90 days. Candidates are encouraged to learn more about these positions and to apply online in advance of the hiring event by visiting WorkAtMetroSTL.com. Qualified applicants may receive instant job offers at the hiring event following their on-site interviews.

Wednesday, July 19

▪ 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, July 20

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

Other area happenings

Organized in 1973, the O’Fallon Booster Club has promoted and organized youth and team sports activities in town during the past 50 years. They also raise funds for the O’Fallon Food Pantry. “They are 100% volunteers. They don’t ask for a lot of praise. They do things quietly, efficiently and give a lot to this community, especially our youth,” Mayor Herb Roach said. Accepting recognition from the city are, from left: Lloyd Scoeters, director; Jim Krohn, past president and current director; Mike Drury, past president and current treasurer; Don Hollencamp, past president; and Ron Bright, current president, with Mayor Herb Roach.

▪ Jammin’ at the Zoo — 6-10:30 p.m. Fridays, July 21 and Aug. 18. Saint Louis Zoo, One Government Drive, St. Louis. A 21-and-over summer event with live music and wine and beer tastings with more than 50 selections of wines, specialty canned cocktails and beers from St. Louis breweries. Proceeds benefit the Saint Louis Zoo and its conservation efforts. Advanced tickets available at stlzoo.org/jammin.

▪ Another Disney VBS — 6-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 24-28. O’Fallon Assembly of God, 1400 N. Green Mount Road, O’Fallon. A free vacation bible school for ages 4-12 that includes games, crafts, lessons, snacks, music and more. To register: ofallonassembly.com.

Monsignor Willliam “Father Bill” Hitpas retired from serving as the first and only pastor at St. Nicholas Church in O’Fallon for 41 years, after the Belleville Diocese established the new parish in 1982. As part of the retirement celebrations, parishioners have rededicated the Spirituality Center in his name. He is shown here with Mayor Herb Roach, after receiving a city proclamation.