O’Fallon Around Town - July 27 edition
Noon Friday, July 28, 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.
Thursday, July 27
▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness: Family Support Group — 7-8:30 p.m. Online via Zoom. These support meetings are for family members, significant others and/or friends of persons with a mental health condition. Facilitators: Pat Rudloff and Beverly Churchill. Held the fourth Thursday of the month. For information: kelly.nami.swi@gmail.com or 618-798-9788.
Friday, July 28
▪ 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 - New Location – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays. KC Club & Event Center, 5420 Old Collinsville Road, O’Fallon. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and more. 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
Friday, July 28 thru Sunday, July 30
▪ Summer’s Last Blast Yarn Crawl — Noon to 7 p.m. Friday, July 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 29, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 30. Weave & Wobble, 1537 Donna Drive, Belleville. Other locations include The Bead Place, 8 Plaza Drive, Fairview Heights; 7 Sisters Yarn & Fiber, 11600 Concord Village Ave., lower level, St. Louis; YarnCom, 12772 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, Missouri. Free project patterns while supplies last. Enter to win prizes if you visit all four shops and turn in your passport at the last location. Free to participate. For info: 618-670-9625 or 1artdream@gmail.com. facebook.com/SLBYarnCrawl
Saturday, July 29
▪ 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.
▪ Caffeine and Chrome — 9 a.m. to noon. Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Drive #1, O’Fallon. Cruise in with your collectible car or daily driver and bring your appetite. Indulge in pastries and coffee (while supplies last). All makes and models are welcome, with plenty of parking space. This is a family and pet friendly event. Free and open to the public. facebook.com/events/1467388670415073
▪ Genealogy Meet Up — 1-3 p.m. Belleville Public Library, 121 E. Washington St., Belleville. Members of the St. Clair County Genealogical Society will help navigate the wealth of genealogy research materials available in the library’s Archives and Research Department. Open to the public. No reservation required. For more information, see the Society’s website at stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/STCCGSIL.
▪ Little Patriots Embraced Hitting 4 Heroes with the Grizzlies — 5:30 p.m. Grizzlies Ballpark, 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd., Sauget. Pre-game concert at 5:30 p.m. Game at 6:45 p.m. Affordable family fun that supports military children and families. Tickets: $20 general admission/lawn; $25 field box seats. Each ticket includes a hot dog, chips and soda. Each ticket sold supports Little Patriots Embraced programs. For tickets and info: littlepatriotsembraced.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 2
▪ 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, Aug. 3
▪ St. Clair County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Online via Zoom. Program: “Searching the History of Land Parcels & Ownership.” Carrie Roberts, President of Contract Closing & Title Services Inc., and Melissa Richards, Searcher, show attendees how to search St. Clair County deed records and plats. The meeting is open to the public, but space is limited. Reservation information is at stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/STCCGSIL.
Other area happenings
▪ O’Fallon Township Senior Committee Dinner — 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Dinner and entertainment. Cost: $3. For O’Fallon Township residents only. Reservation deadline: Thursday, Aug. 10.
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Creighton Endsley from Shiloh, Designated a Gold Award Girl Scout
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois congratulates Creighton Endsley from Shiloh for becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout, a designation she earned by starting a club at her high school for those interested in forensic science.
After taking a forensic science course her junior year in high school, Creighton wanted to continue exploring the topic. Feeling that others in her school likely shared her desire to learn more, she enlisted the help of the course’s teacher and her troop leader to form a Forensic Science & True Crime Club at Belleville East High School. This became the foundation of her Girl Scout Gold Award project.
Once Creighton completed the process to form a new club at the school, she began hosting a series of monthly meetings. The group discussed various forensic topics and evaluated them through hands-on activities. Towards the end of the school year, Creighton’s newly formed club hosted an outreach night for parents and other students to not only see what the club members had been working on, but also to experience it for themselves.
“This project taught me a lot; however, it ultimately showed me the importance of community,” said Creighton, reflecting on her Girl Scout Gold Award project.
She would often find herself rushing the night before meetings, trying to ensure everything was perfect for her fellow club members. She quickly realized that what she was bringing to the group was far more important than whether or not it was perfect.
“My peers were so invested in the topic, so invested in one another, that they were enjoying the experience despite any imperfections. If anything, they were delighted to not only learn more, but be surrounded by others with the same passions. This connection, rather than perfection, was what truly mattered.”
As they take action to transform their world, Gold Award Girl Scouts gain tangible skills and prove they are the leaders our community and world need. The Gold Award is earned by girls in grades 9–12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership in developing sustainable solutions to local, national and global challenges. Since the highest award was established in 1916, Girl Scouts have answered the call to drive lasting, impactful change. The Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable.
Creighton is the daughter of Ryan Endsley and Christine Mitchell-Endsley. She recently graduated from Belleville East High School and plans to attend Murray State University this fall where she’ll study Psychology and Criminal Justice. Creighton is a Trifecta Girl Scout who has earned the Girl Scout Bronze Award, Girl Scout Silver Award, and Girl Scout Gold Award.
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois serves over 6,150 girls and engages nearly 3,000 adult volunteers in 40 counties in Southern Illinois. Join Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois today! Adult volunteers and girls in K-12 are welcome. Call 800-345-6858 or email customercare@gsofsi.org. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is a not-for-profit organization supported by various United Ways, businesses and individual donors throughout the region.
