O’Fallon Around Town - June 1 edition
Noon Friday, June 2 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.
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, June 1
▪ Twilight Thursdays Concert Series: The Stax Records Catalog — 6-8 p.m. Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis. In 1957 Jim Stewart created Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee, a label that went on to produce top-selling artists from Otis Redding and Johnnie Taylor to the Staple Singers and Isaac Hayes. Enjoy the integrated sounds of Stax with lead vocals by Gene Jackson and Marty Abdullah. 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. First Thursday of every month. Facilitators will vary. For information: kelly.nami.swi@gmail.com or 618-798-9788.
▪ St. Clair County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Online via Zoom. Program: “The Epic Journey of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.” Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark left Illinois on May 14, 1804, for their two-and-a-half-year journey exploring the western lands of North America. Brad Winn of the Illinois Lewis and Clark State Historic Site recounts stories of the amazing journey, and brings to life the National Lewis and Clark Trail through images, artwork and maps from Wood River, Illinois, to Astoria, Oregon, and back. The meeting is open to the public, but space is limited. stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/STCCGSIL
Friday, June 2
▪ 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 during the book sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.
▪ 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
▪ History After Hours at The Field House Museum — 4-7 p.m. The Field House Museum, 634 S. Broadway, St. Louis. The public and members of the media are invited to explore The Power of the Press during the Field House Museum’s new after-hours programming series. “The Power of the Press,” the newest exhibit in the Eugene Field Library, dives into the cutthroat newspaper world of mid-19th century St. Louis, when the pages flying off the printing press could sway elections, influence policy, incite mobs, and ignite duels to the death. 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
Friday, June 2 thru Sunday, June 11
▪ Cinema St. Louis Wes-Fest — 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays June 2 through June 11. Hi-Pointe Theatre, 1005 McCausland Ave., St. Louis. Cinema St. Louis celebrates American film auteur Wes Anderson with a six film retrospective in advance of the release of Anderson’s newest film, “Asteroid City” on June 16. Before the director’s 11th feature is released, Cinema St. Louis will screen Anderson’s first six live action films over the first two weekends in June. The series will kick off with Anderson’s 1996 debut, “Bottle Rocket,” and culminate with 2012’s “Moonrise Kingdom.” The full lineup can be found online: cinemastlouis.org.
Saturday, June 3
▪ 6th annual Lebanon City Wide Yard Sale — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The map of sale locations will be available online the evening of June 2, and the link will be published on the Lebanon Woman’s Club Facebook page. Paper maps will be available the morning of the yard sale outside of the Lebanon Visitors’ Center at 221 W. St Louis St. starting at 6 a.m. Sponsored by the Lebanon Woman’s Club.
▪ 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.
Monday, June 5
▪ 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.
Tuesday, June 6
▪ HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital ImpactLife Blood Drive — 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, 3 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. To make an appointment, visit ImpactLife’s Donor Portal (bloodcenter.org) or call 800-747-5401.
Wednesday, June 7
▪ 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.
▪ Eat, Drink & Bid Auction Preview Cocktail Party — 5-7 p.m. Link Auction Galleries, 5000 Washington Place, St. Louis. Eat, Drink and Bid is an auction preview cocktail party with a special live auction of six items beginning at 6 p.m. The event is $75 per person, includes an open bar and hors d’oeuvres with all proceeds will go to support the missions of the Campbell House Museum, Chatillion-DeMenil Mansion and Field House Museum. For tickets and info: https://buff.ly/3Nw5hyQ
▪ 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: The Friends of Bluegrass — 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 Township Senior Committee — 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15. Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Dinner and entertainment. O’Fallon Township residents only. Reservation deadline: Friday, June 9. Cost: $3.
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Fireworks Over O’Fallon
The Annual Fireworks Over O’Fallon will be held Monday, July 3, at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.). The fireworks will be launched near the west entrance of the O’Fallon Family Sports Park.
“A few years ago, we brought back fireworks for the first time in thirty years. Each year, we will continue to make them bigger and better!” said Mayor Herb Roach. “I hope that all of you will join us in celebrating the holiday and enjoying the community.”
Spectators are asked to park only in designated parking areas. There will be no parking in the grass or side of roadways in the Sports Park. Once all the parking spots are filled, no other vehicles will be allowed in the Sports Park. People may still access the park on foot and watch the fireworks from grass areas. The turf fields and baseball restrooms will be closed. Restrooms near the Splash Pad and north side of the park will be open.
There will also be parking restrictions on the north side of West Nixon and West Madison streets.
Parking will be prohibited on Venita Drive and Taylor Road. Venita Drive and the west entrance of the Family Sports Park will be closed to traffic approximately five minutes before the fireworks show begins and reopened immediately following the completion of the show.
At the end of the show, signs and police officers will direct vehicles towards either the east or west exit of the Sports Park (depending on where you parked).
Please be patient and expect delays leaving the Sports Park.
Vendors that are interested in selling merchandise at the Sports Park must receive approval from O’Fallon Parks and Recreation prior to the event. To inquire, contact the O’Fallon Parks & Recreation Department at 618-624-0139.
Over the past several years, we have seen a sharp increase in the number of residents setting off illegal fireworks in the city limits. These illegal fireworks have greatly increased in size and often resemble those from commercial fireworks displays. Illegal fireworks can cause serious burn and eye injuries as well as property damage. Each of these mortar type fireworks shoot projectiles that travel hundreds of feet into the air and must come down at some point, frequently on the roofs and property of others in the neighborhood. In addition, the loud noises of these large fireworks are a nuisance to many of our residents.
The O’Fallon Police Department will be enforcing city and state laws regarding fireworks. The focus will be on large fireworks displays and officers will be issuing citations when probable cause exists. Over the Fourth of July Holiday, additional officers will be brought in to supplement the regular patrol crews to decrease response times to fireworks complaints.
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HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital honors colleague with quarterly National DAISY Award
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital presented the quarterly National DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses to Jennifer Nesbit, RN, in the telemetry unit. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s nationwide program to recognize the superhuman efforts nurses perform every day.
A colleague nominated Nesbit for the DAISY award, acknowledging Jennifer’s supportiveness toward her patients and their families. She engages with them and advocates for them while also encouraging them to always ask questions and share concerns.
The nomination noted, “Jennifer not only is a true advocate for our patients and their family but continuously goes above and beyond for them to get answers and communicate with providers. Jennifer did more than just take care of her patients; she treated them as family and showed our Mission through her work and lives our Core Values.”
In addition to Nesbit, nominations were received for over 53 other dedicated St. Elizabeth’s nurses for this quarter. Nominations for future DAISY and other awards at St. Elizabeth’s continue to be accepted. Patients and visitors are encouraged to share and submit their story of witnessing excellent and compassionate care from staff. Award descriptions and online form can be found at https://www.hshs.org/st-elizabeths/patients-guests/recognize-a-colleague.
Distribution of the nationally recognized DAISY Award at St. Elizabeth’s is made possible through funds provided by HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Foundation.
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HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital names quarterly BEE Award recipient
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital presented the quarterly Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award to Cameron Donahue, environmental services.
Donahue was nominated by a colleague who noted how he is always a delight to talk to. They stated, “Anytime I see Cameron, he is hard at work either taking trash, linens or other waste to the back dock. I have never seen Cameron sitting unless he is at lunch. He embodies all four of the HSHS values. Cameron respects the hospital and its staff and treats everyone well.”
The nomination went on to note that Cameron shows competence in his job because of his proactive approach and is always a joy to be around. “He may not be directly responsible for patient care, but he is carrying out a job that is required to care for patients the way we do.”
In addition to Donahue, 14 other St. Elizabeth’s colleagues received nominations this quarter.
The BEE Award was established to recognize colleagues outside of nursing who go beyond expectations of their daily work to exemplify the hospital’s Mission and deliver outstanding service to patients. Distribution of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s BEE Award is made possible through funds provided by HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation.
Nominations for future BEE and other awards at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital continue to be accepted. Patients and visitors are encouraged to share and submit their story of witnessing excellent and compassionate care from staff. Award descriptions and an online nomination form can be found at https://www.hshs.org/st-elizabeths/patients-guests/recognize-a-colleague.
