O’Fallon Around Town - Sept. 21 edition
Noon Friday, Sept. 22, 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. 21
▪ Grow Solar Metro East: Virtual Power Hour — 3-4 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: 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.
▪ St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Free Community Concert — 7 p.m. Art Hill at Forest Park, 1 Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Stéphane Denève open its 2023/2024 season with a free community concert featuring classical music, film music, and patriotic tunes. The event concludes with a festive fireworks display. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy offerings from local food trucks too. slso.org
Friday, Sept. 22
▪ 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
▪ Blues & Brews — 6 p.m. 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.
Friday, Sept. 22 thru Sunday, Sept. 24
▪ 43rd annual Builders Home & Remodeling Show — 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 22-23, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Blvd., St. Charles, Missouri. The Builders Home & Remodeling Show offers local companies and hundreds of home pros filling more than 70,000 square feet on two levels at the St. Charles Convention Center. It is a great way to save time, save money and find what you need for your home. Free admission and parking. stlhomeshow.com
Saturday, Sept. 23
▪ 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.
▪ Big Trucks and Family Fun Day — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The National Museum of Transportation, 2933 Barrett Station Road, St. Louis. The National Museum of Transportation’s Young Professionals host this event featuring food trucks, fun activities and big trucks of all sorts. Museum admission is required. Some activities will include an additional fee. tnmot.org
▪ Gateway Pet Guardians Benefit & Craft Fair — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. KC Club & Event Center, 5420 Old Collinsville Road, O’Fallon. This festival fundraiser will feature on-site pet adoptions, handmade craft fair, collecting donations for the shelter, raffle, 50/50, DJ hosted trivia with prizes, barbecue, drink specials and more.
Saturday, Sept. 23 & Sunday, Sept. 24
▪ Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra: Opening Weekend with Hilary Hahn — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market St., St. Louis. The season opens with pure magic. Violinist Hilary Hahn is one of the world’s leading soloists, and returns to St. Louis after 21 years with Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. Stéphane leads us on an enchanted journey with music by Mozart, Dukas, and Richard Strauss. slso.org
Wednesday, Sept. 27
▪ 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
▪ Free (Virtual) Class: Oasis Stand Strong, Live Long: A Falls Prevention Awareness Event — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. AgeSmart, 801 W. State St., O’Fallon. Learn about risk factors for falls, ideas for preventing falls and ways to test your risks. Expert speakers from a variety of sectors will share their knowledge about preventing falls through their professional lens. oasisnet.org
▪ 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 or call Karen Egerson at 618-607-5545 for info. Registration will not be available the day of the event.
