O’Fallon Around Town - May 18 edition
Noon Friday, May 19 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.
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Thursday, May 18
▪ Eagle Wings Motorcycle Association — 6 p.m. Alfonzo’s Pizzeria, 611 Edwardsville Road, Troy. Recruiting anyone interested in riding motorcycles, having fun and meeting new people. It doesn’t matter what kind of motorcycle you ride, all are welcome. Visit il-chaptero.weebly.com for upcoming rides and events. For more info: ilchaptero2022@gmail.com.
▪ Twilight Thursdays Concert Series: Funkology 101 — 6-8 p.m. Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis. Some say that funk was born in 1967 with the release of George Clinton’s “(I Wanna) Testify.” The sound of funk spread with Bootsy Collins, the Ohio Players, Rick James, and more. Now the funk continues with former Bootsy Collins and George Clinton guitarist Dee Dee James of the St. Louis band Dirty Muggs and Dave Grelle of the Playadors. Bring family, friends, food and blankets/lawn chairs, and revel in the music as the sun sets. The area’s best food trucks will be on hand. Concert-goers are invited to park on the lot at the Loop Trolley facility located at 5875 Delmar Ave. mohistory.org/twilight-thursdays
▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness: Family Support Group — 7-8:30 p.m. Online via Zoom. The Family Support Meetings are for family members, significant others, and/or friends of persons with a mental health condition. Third Thursday of every month. Facilitators: Diane Borawski and Pat Rudloff. For information: kelly.nami.swi@gmail.com or 618-798-9788.
Friday, May 19
▪ O’Fallon K of C 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
Saturday, May 20
▪ HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital E-Recycling Event — 8 a.m. to noon. Health Center parking lot, 3 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. The hospital’s Reverence for the Earth Committee invites the public to do their part to support environmental recycling efforts. J&C E-Recycling will be managing the electronics recycling collection such as computer towers, computer components, laptops and wire. Anything with a cord will be accepted, including refrigerators, washer/dryers, dishwashers, freezers, small appliances (blenders, bread machines, hair dryers, etc.), TVs, lawnmowers, weed eaters, lawn tools and microwaves. Please note that there will be a $.50 per pound charge for TVs (plasma, console, projection-DLP), CRTs and monitors. For specific questions on if an item will be accepted, call J&C E-Recycling at 618-233-5009.
▪ 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. Tuesdays and on the day of the sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.
Tuesday, May 23
▪ HSHS Hospice Illinois Butterfly Release — 5:30 p.m. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, in the garden between the hospital and medical building, O’Fallon. Family and friends are invited to celebrate and remember the life of a loved one who has passed. The ceremony will include a butterfly release and the reading of the names of those being honored. If you would like to participate in the ceremony, please RSVP to Valerie Engelbart, bereavement services supervisor, at 217-685-0702 or email valerie.engelbart@hshs.org. Butterflies will be released for all of those honored, but you are invited to personally release a butterfly for your loved one by reserving a butterfly for $15 to be paid prior to the ceremony.
Wednesday, May 24
▪ O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary Meeting — 6:45 a.m. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. 618-210-8156 or ofallonsunriserotary.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.
▪ Music in the Park: Vince K — 7 p.m. Shiloh Community Park, 14 Park Drive, Shiloh. Bring a cooler, snacks and a lawn chair. Free parking. Sponsored by Village of Shiloh. 618-632-1022, ext. 119.
Other area happenings
▪ O’Fallon Volunteer Fire Company 24th annual Spring Golf Classic — 11 a.m. Friday, June 2. Tamarack Country Club, 800 Tamarack Lane, Shiloh. The 18-hole, four-person scramble starts promptly at 11 a.m. Registration fee: $100 per person or $400 per team, includes green fees and cart, refreshments, lunch at the turn, dinner after the tournament. Cash prizes to top teams in each flight, longest drive competition, closest to the pin, hole-in-one prize. For info: 618-624-4515 or kwhite@ofallon.org.
▪ Rotary Club of O’Fallon Red Cross Blood Drive — 1:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, June 5. St. Clare Catholic School gym, 214 W. Third St., O’Fallon. The blood supply is critically low. Please call 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-RED-CROSS) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter OfallonRotary in the “Find a Blood Drive” search window to schedule an appointment. Those with appointments will be served before walk-ins. Please bring a photo ID.
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Simplifying Beauty, a new eyelash extension and spray tan salon, recently announced its grand opening in O’Fallon. The salon opened its doors on April 1, bringing the latest in eyelash extension and spray tan services to the local community.
Simplifying Beauty is owned and operated by Kimberly Beckley, an experienced licensed cosmetologist/advanced certified master lash artist with a passion for helping clients to look and feel their best. The salon offers a range of services, including eyelash extensions (classic, volume and hybrid), lash lifts, brow lamination, lash and brow tints, facial waxing and custom spray tans. All services are performed by a highly trained and experienced beauty professional using the highest quality products.
“We are thrilled to be opening our doors and creating an environment that encourages women to love themselves,” said Kimberly Beckley.
“At Simplifying Beauty, we help busy women achieve their desired beauty with custom eyelash extensions and spray tans so they can have more time and confidence to do the things that matter most to them!”
In addition to its eyelash extension services, Simplifying Beauty also offers a small range of retail products to help clients maintain their new lashes at home. The salon features a modern and inviting atmosphere, with comfortable beds, soothing music and a friendly staff.
To celebrate its grand opening, Simplifying Beauty is offering a promotion to new clients. For a limited time, new clients can receive 20% off their first full set of eyelash extensions. The offer expires May 31.
Simplifying Beauty is located at 9 Eagle Center, Suite 7 in O’Fallon. To schedule an appointment or to learn more about the salon’s services, please visit www.simplifyingbeauty.com or call 618-726-7054.
