O’Fallon Around Town - Oct. 12 edition
Noon Friday, Oct. 13, 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.
Send event info via email to lifestyle@bnd.com. Questions, call Jennifer Green at 618-239-2643.
Friday, Oct. 13
▪ 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
▪ Oasis Class: ‘Give a $H!T’ — 1-2 p.m. AgeSmart Oasis, 801 W. State St., O’Fallon. Toilets, toilet paper, flushing mechanisms, sewers and water treatment plants are a relatively modern luxury. But managing feces (both human and animal) has been a critical component of human health since our ancestors gave up their nomadic lifestyle. Take a deep dive (figuratively, of course) into the evolution of human-feces relations and its impact on human health over millennia. Cost: $12. Register: st-louis.oasiseverywhere.org
▪ 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
▪ Boo at the Zoo — 5-8:30 p.m. every night thru Oct. 29. Saint Louis Zoo, One Government Drive, St. Louis. Families can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more at the Saint Louis Zoo’s nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience, Boo at the Zoo presented by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Please note, this is not a trick-or-treating event. Tickets must be purchased in advance. stlzoo.org/boo
Saturday, Oct. 14
▪ O’Fallon Township Rummage Sale — 7 a.m. to noon. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, plus household items will be available.
▪ 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.
▪ Second Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fun Walk — 8:30 a.m. to noon. 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 or call Karen Egerson at 618-607-5545 for info. Registration will not be available the day of the event. facebook.com/events/s/troop-40-ecycle/278791064795418
▪ Troop 40 Ecycle — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 126 Seibert Road, O’Fallon. Got dead or old junky electronics, computers, phones, appliances, metal gas appliances, lawn equipment or metal of any kind you want out of your basement, garage or yard? Bring it to the Troop 40 Ecycle event. There will be a team of Scouts ready to lift it out of your vehicle to disappear from your life forever.
▪ Flag Unveiling for Hispanic Heritage Month — 9:30 a.m. Missouri Botanical Garden, Farr Auditorium in the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. A history-making flag will make its debut at the Missouri Botanical Garden this weekend. The Hispanic Heritage flag, created by the Hispanic Festival, Inc. in collaboration with the Regional Arts Commission and the Latinx Arts Network, will be unveiled at the Garden Saturday morning. Created by local Hispanic artist José Garza, this flag serves as a cultural symbol recognizing and celebrating our Hispanic community’s many contributions, diverse cultures, and histories. Garza, along with Elisa Bender of LatinxArts, will share more about the history and purpose of the flag Saturday at the Garden. mobot.org
Saturday, Oct. 14 & Sunday, Oct. 15
▪ Zootoberfest at the Saint Louis Zoo — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Saint Louis Zoo, One Government Drive, St. Louis. Enjoy a Zoo-themed, family-friendly Oktoberfest. Take advantage of the cooler weather and visit the Zoo’s animals, exhibits and attractions. Kids can participate in fun activities, including an obstacle course and arts and crafts. German-inspired food, including beer brats, giant Bavarian pretzels, turkey legs and more, is available for purchase, along with apple cider, root beer and other soft drinks. Beer trailers throughout the Zoo offer a variety of local and craft brews (ages 21 and older) for purchase. An exclusive Zootoberfest beer stein with discounts for refills is available for purchase (while supplies last). Free admission. stlzoo.org/zootoberfest
Sunday, Oct. 15
▪ Golden Anniversaries Film Discussion: ‘F for Fake’ — 1 p.m. Hi-Pointe Main Theatre, 1005 McCausland Ave., St. Louis. Documents the lives of infamous fakers Elmyr de Hory and Clifford Irving. De Hory, who later committed suicide to avoid more prison time, made his name by selling forged works of art by painters like Picasso and Matisse. Irving was infamous for writing a fake autobiography of Howard Hughes. Orson Welles moves between documentary and fiction as he examines the fundamental elements of fraud and the people who commit fraud at the expense of others. Intro and discussion by Joshua Ray, film critic for KMOV and Co-Founder and Contributing Editor of The Take-Up. cinemastlouis.org/golden-anniversaries
Wednesday, Oct. 18
▪ 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.
Other area happenings
▪ Beethoven’s Piano Cycle: Ingrid Fliter Plays the Third — 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Ingrid Fliter captivates in the passion and brilliance of Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto. Conductor Elim Chan paints vivid natural landscapes: the bracing Scottish winds of Mendelssohn’s Third Symphony, and the still night air of Elizabeth Ogonek’s “Moondog.” slso.org
▪ McKendree Homecoming Weekend — Oct. 20-22. McKendree University, Lebanon. McKendree University invites its alumni to come back to campus for their traditional Homecoming Weekend, which takes place Friday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 22. To see a list of events or to register, visit mckendree.edu/homecoming.
▪ The Fabulous Thunderbirds — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Legendary musical group The Fabulous Thunderbirds will bring their iconic sound, style, and showmanship to the Hett stage in a performance that is sure to both bring back old memories and create new ones. thehett.com
▪ Treasures in the Park Craft Fair — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Community Park, 14 Park Drive, Shiloh. Featuring live music, food, many vendors and crafters, kids activities and more. 618-632-1022 ext. 119.
▪ 20th annual Center for Spirituality and Sustainability Leadership Awards Dinner — 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Fuller Dome, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville. Doors open at 5 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and live music. The awards dinner is open to the public. Tickets are $65. To reserve your ticket, call Tovia Black at 618-650-3246, email fullerdome@outlook.com, or visit fullerdome.org.
▪ Corpus Christi Church Fall Chicken Dinner — 3-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. Corpus Christi Parish Center, 205 Rasp St., Shiloh. Menu: home style fried chicken, Italian mostaccioli, green beans, corn, herb dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, cole slaw, dinner rolls, desserts and drinks. Carryout available. Cost: $15 adults, $8 kids ages 6-10. Raffle: $5 per ticket or three for $10. corpuschristishiloh.com
▪ Family Concert: A Zoo Called Earth — 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Dress up for Halloween and join your SLSO for an afternoon of fun. Through Peter Schickele’s “A Zoo Called Earth,” you’ll hear creatures ranging from fish and dinosaurs to kangaroos and elephants come to life from the perspective of an extraterrestrial tourist. Recommended for ages 5-10 years. slso.org
▪ First Baptist Church of O’Fallon’s annual “BeastFeast” (formerly Men’s Wild Game Dinner) — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27. First Baptist Church of O’Fallon, North Gym, 1111 E. U.S. Highway 50, O’Fallon. Come get your fill of a variety of different meats (including elk, bison, venison, swordfish) at this fantastic dinner. This year’s guest speaker is Dr. Heath Peloquin, who served as the Senior Pastor at Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana, since 2018. Peloquin previously served as the Associational Strategist of the North Texas Baptist Association, and Director of Pastor/Church Relations at the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. Cost: $25 for men, $15 for boys under 12. Registration closes 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20.For tickets and information: fbcofallon.churchcenter.com.
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HSHS Medical Group Welcomes Hannah Webber, M.D., Family Medicine
HSHS Medical Group is pleased to welcome Hannah Webber, M.D., to our medical team. Specializing in family medicine, Dr. Webber is now scheduling patients at HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine - O’Fallon (1512 N. Green Mount Road, Suite 108, O’Fallon, Illinois).
As a primary care physician, Dr. Webber cares for patients of all ages and offers a variety of services, including minor procedures, general wellness care, well-child exams and chronic illness management.
Dr. Webber earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. She received her medical degree from University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri, and completed a family medicine residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
“My goal is to give my patients an active voice in how their care proceeds,” Dr. Webber said. “I love working with whole families and communities and seeing people grow, change and achieve their goals.”
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Webber, please call 618-624-5510. If you’re a new HSHS Medical Group patient, call Kim Schneider, our patient advocate, at 844-520-8897, to help set up your first appointment.
