O’Fallon Around Town - Sept. 28 edition
Noon Friday, Sept. 29, 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.
Thursday, Sept. 28
▪ O’Fallon Woman’s Club — 9:30 a.m. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 111 O’Fallon Troy Road, O’Fallon. Guest speaker: Norma Mccandless, Metro East Diaper Bank. The organization distributes diapers and wipes to different organizations that help low-income families. Please bring donations to the meeting. Regular meetings are held at noon on the fourth Thursday of the month, unless otherwise specified. Guests are welcome. ofallonwomansclub.org or facebook.com/OFallonWomansClubInc
▪ Metro-East Women’s Cancer Support Group — 5:30 p.m. The Rec Complex, 9950 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights. The intent is to build a supportive community for local women affected by any type of cancer. Through education, advocacy, and empowerment, the care team aims to improve the quality of life for those who are facing the challenges of cancer, during or post treatments. It will be a safe and inclusive space where women can find comfort, resources, and inspiration, as well as the opportunity to connect with others who understand what they are going through. Sessions will be facilitated by Kareen Egerson, RN, and Dr. Camille Williams, medical director of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Radiation Oncology Services. Fourth Thursday of the month (excluding July and December). There is no charge to attend. RSVPs are not required but are helpful. Click here to RSVP.
▪ 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, Sept. 29
▪ 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
▪ Book Signing: Ed Wheatley and St. Louis Sports History — 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, including “The St. Louis Cardinals: Everything You Need to Know” (2023); “St. Louis Sports Memories: Forgotten Teams and Moments from America’s Best Sports Town” (2022); “Baseball in St. Louis: From Little Leagues to Major Leagues” (2020); “Incredible Cardinals” (2018); and “St. Louis Browns: The Story of a Beloved Team” (2017). Stop by before the Cardinals take on the Cincinnati Reds down the street at Busch Stadium and pick up a personalized piece of sports history. fieldhousemuseum.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
Saturday, Sept. 30
▪ 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
Saturday, Sept. 30 & Sunday, Oct. 1
▪ 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. Additional dates: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 7-8. stlzoo.org/zootoberfest
Sunday, Oct. 1
▪ Fifth annual St. Louis VegFest — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. World’s Fair Pavilion, Forest Park, St. Louis. This family-friendly festival is 100% vegan with guests traveling from all over the country. St. Louis VegFest features a wide variety of presentations and activities including around 80 food and merchandise vendors, yoga classes, inspiring guest speakers, kids corner, and music. For a full schedule of events, visit stlouisvegfest.org.
Tuesday, Oct. 3
▪ Free Workshop: Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) for Healthy Aging — 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 3 thru Nov. 7. AgeSmart, 801 W. State St., O’Fallon. WRAP for Healthy Aging is a free workshop that anyone can use to feel less isolated and more in control of their life. Connect with peers and develop your personal Wellness Toolbox and Plan for improved well-being, physical health, and quality of life! Healthy aging involves changing along with our challenges as life circumstances change (e.g., heart issues, declining strength, all of the physical changes that go with healthy aging and the many losses that go with it). In this evidence-based program, you will collaborate with peers to address these challenges and make a plan for the future. Participants will receive a free workbook to keep. Registration closes Oct. 2. st-louis.oasiseverywhere.org
Wednesday, Oct. 4
▪ Grow Solar Metro East: Virtual Power Hour — Noon to 1 p.m. Online via Zoom. Learn the basics of solar, its financial implications for your property and how the program works. Free and open to the public. growsolar.org/metro-east
▪ 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, Oct. 5
▪ St. Clair County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Online via Zoom. Program: “The Booker T. Washington Cemetery Project.” Kris Wade, SCCGS Project Coordinator, shares the progress of transcribing the records of this cemetery, challenges and interesting facts discovered along the way. The Booker T. Washington Cemetery has approximately 12,000 burials of many African American residents, some of whom were born into slavery. Though the cemetery is now abandoned, each one of the individuals buried there has a story and a history that is important to share with not only the surrounding area, but also with the people of Illinois. Efforts by community members hope to secure National Historic Register status for this burial ground in the future. The meeting is open to the public, but space is limited. Reservation information is at stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/STCCGSIL.
▪ Wayne E. Lanter Lecture Series: Major General John Bartrum ‘90 — 7 p.m. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Major General John J. Bartrum, Chief Executive Officer of Brightstar Innovation Group, LLC, and the mobilization assistant to the surgeon general of the Air Force and Space Force, will be speaking as part of the university’s annual Wayne E. Lanter Lecture Series, which invites influential business leaders and entrepreneurs to share their insight and strategies for success. Admission is free and open to both students and the general public. thehett.com
Other area happenings
▪ St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ in Concert — 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8. Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market St., St. Louis. The SLSO revisits one of Tim Burton’s most adored films, “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” bringing Danny Elfman’s hauntingly charming score to life as the movie plays on Stifel Theatre’s big screen. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, on his quest to seize Christmas with the help of some mischievous trick-or-treaters. slso.org
▪ McKendree presents The Wee Heavies — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Back by popular demand, The Wee Heavies have won a following with their eclectic mix of Scottish, Irish, and American folk music, which combines tradition, innovative and original arrangements, and moving interpretation. For tickets and info: thehett.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 or call Karen Egerson at 618-607-5545 for info. Registration will not be available the day of the event.
▪ BeastFest (formerly 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 at this fantastic dinner. This year’s guest speaker is Dr. Heath Peloquin, who serves 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 12 and under. Registration closes 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20.For tickets and information: fbcofallon.churchcenter.com.
