O’Fallon Around Town - Sept. 7 edition

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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, Sept. 7

▪ Forward 50 Open House Kick Off Event — 5-7 p.m. O’Fallon City Hall, 255 S. Lincoln Ave., O’Fallon. The City of O’Fallon, in partnership with the East-West Gateway Council of Governments, is embarking on Forward 50 – a planning effort to improve the function and appearance of the Highway 50 corridor while also evaluating appropriate land uses in our community. Join us for the Kick-off Open House to learn more about the project and share your ideas for the future of O’Fallon.

▪ The St. Clair County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Online via Zoom. Program: “Using Ortssippenbücher to Research Your German Ancestors.” Ortssippenbücher contains genealogical information about German families in a specific town, village or parish, and can cover many generations of a family. Robin McDonough of the St. Louis County Library’s History and Genealogy Department helps to discover how to access and use these books for your German research. Open to the public; space is limited. Reservation information is at stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/STCCGSIL.

Friday, Sept. 8

▪ 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

▪ 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, Sept. 8 & Saturday, Sept. 9

▪ 70th annual Shiloh Homecoming — 5-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, and 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Shiloh Community Park, 14 Park Drive, Shiloh. Games, food, rides, live music and so much more. There will be a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Friday. facebook.com/makeourcommunitytheplacetobe

Friday, Sept. 8 thru Sunday, Sept. 10

▪ Schlafly Beer 20th annual Art Outside Festival — 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10. Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Ave., Maplewood, Missouri. This free fine-arts fair aims to raise awareness of art and music in the community by featuring unique artwork made by local artists including ceramics, woodworking, paintings, photography, and more. Guests can shop more than 60 local artists while enjoying festival food, live music, and Schlafly beer. To learn more about the Art Outside Festival, visit schlafly.com.

Saturday, Sept. 9

▪ O’Fallon Township Rummage Sale — 7 a.m. to noon. 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.

Wednesday, Sept. 13

▪ National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Alvin G. Bohley Chapter 1019 — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. O’Town Food Hall and Tap House, 1214 Central Park Dr., O’Fallon. Speaker on healthy heart at noon, followed by meeting. All active and retired federal and postal employees are welcome. Meetings held the second Wednesday of each month except for May and December socials. NARFE remains the go-to resource for the federal community. For information, contact James at jbflat2021@gmail.com or call 618-795-5174.

▪ 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, Sept. 14

▪ Free Class: Ask a Techie — 1-2:30 p.m. AgeSmart, 801 W. State St., O’Fallon. Get Free help with technology such as Android and iPhone Smartphones, PC and Apple computers, iPad and Android tablets, WIFI, email, software updates, one-on-one problem solving and training. For ages 60+. To register or for more info: st-louis.oasiseverywhere.org.

Other area happenings

▪ Oasis Town Hall — 1:30-3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15. O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza, O’Fallon. Oasis joined forces with AgeSmart in O’Fallon to bring new recreational education programs to the community. Learn about upcoming classes on a variety of topics, from art and history to pop culture, fitness, current events, science, and technology/digital literacy skills with new courses continually added to the roster. Oasis also offers day trips, health and fitness programs, technology training, and more. Give feedback on your interests and find out how to get involved. st-louis.oasiseverywhere.org

▪ O’Fallon Township Senior Committee — 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Dinner and entertainment. Cost: $3. Reservation deadline: Thursday, Sept. 14. For Township residents only.

▪ Blues & Brews — 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22. Anheuser-Busch Brewery, 1200 Lynch St., St. Louis. This outdoor street party will include live music, appearances by Blues players and alumni, food trucks and more on the historic streets of the brewery. Attendees can soak up the atmosphere of the iconic brewery setting with a visit to the Clydesdale stables, food trucks, pop-up bars, games in the Biergarten and a complimentary Bud Light (for guests 21+) or bottled water. Exclusive Blues & Brews merchandise will also be available for purchase. Free parking will be available in front of the tour center and other nearby lots. Attendees are allowed to bring their own lawn chairs, but they must be removed from any cover or bag. Tickets are just $20 and are on sale now at stlouisblues.com.

▪ 28th annual Camp Ondessonk Golf Benefit — 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course, 1501 N. Waterworks Road, Okawville. Funds raised during this annual event help sustain and enhance camp programs, fund scholarships allowing children of all income levels to experience camp, and fund new initiatives to fulfill our mission to provide exceptional outdoor and spiritual adventures empowering kids of all ages. Cost: $115 per player or $460 per foursome. Hosted by Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. of Highland. For info or to register, 618-695-2489 or ondessonk.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 and purchase a shirt. Shirt orders must be placed by Sept. 7, 2023. Registration will not be available the day of the event.