O’Fallon Around Town - April 25 edition

Belleville News-Democrat
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Noon Friday, April 26, 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, April 25 thru Monday, April 29

▪ Friends of the O’Fallon Public Library Book Sale — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, April 29. O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza, O’Fallon. Thousands of books, sorted fiction and nonfiction, young adult, children, DVD’s, CD’s, vinyl records, audio books, puzzles, games, special items. Payment by cash, credit/debit card or check. All proceeds go to Friends of the O’Fallon Public Library, a 501C3 organization. ofpl.info

Friday, April 26

▪ 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

▪ Fraternal Order of Eagles #545 — 5-7 p.m. every Friday. Fraternal Order of Eagles #545, 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and chicken strips. Fish available by pound or plate. Sides: slaw, fries, onion rings, hush puppies, spaghetti, cheese balls and applesauce. Desserts provided by the Ladies Auxiliary. Dine-in or carryout available. 618-624-5412 or facebook.com/shiloheagles545.

Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April 28

▪ 57th St. Louis Antique Festival — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28. Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park, 200 South Belt East, Belleville. Admission $6, good for both days. facebook.com/STLOUISANTIQUEFESTIVAL

Sunday, April 28

▪ Discovery Series: St. Louis Brass Band and Academy Brass Band — 3 p.m. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. The Saint Louis Brass Band consists of thirty professional brass and percussion performers whose mission is to spread the repertoire of the traditional brass band through many high-quality performances in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan area. This is a general admission performance. For tickets and info: thehett.com

Thursday, May 2

▪ St. Clair County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Online via Zoom. Program: “The Journey of Mollie’s War: WACs and WWII.” Cyndee Schaffer, author of “Mollie’s War” and past president of the Midwest Writers Association, discusses women in the military during World War II using her mother’s experiences as a WAC (Women’s Army Corps) through her mother’s letters home. She traces the WACs who followed the soldiers stationed in Europe from London to Normandy to Paris to Versailles and finally to Frankfurt. The presentation also includes a 1944 nine-minute WAC recruiting film. The meeting is open to the public, but space is limited. Reservation information is at stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/STCCGSIL.

Other area happenings

▪ O’Fallon Township Senior Committee — 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16. 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. Dinner and entertainment. Cost: $3. O’Fallon Township residents only. Reservation deadline: Friday, May 10.

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HSHS St. Elizabeth’s and O’Fallon Police Department partner to offer free Sexual Assault Awareness and Self-Defense Class April 29

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and the O’Fallon Police Department are partnering this month to offer a free program in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).

A Sexual Assault Awareness and Self-Defense Class will be held on Monday, April 29, with two session options – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., both at Enjoy Church, 251 Regency Park, O’Fallon. The class is free and open to the public.

Topics and presenters for the Sexual Assault Awareness and Self-Defense Class include:

• Sexual assault awareness and resources – Amy Signore, DNP, MSN, BS, RN, SANE-A/PA SANE, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

• Pelvic health therapy – Stacie Dichsen, DPT, PT, WCS, TPS, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

• Self-defense class – Officer Taylor Kalous and Officer Will Carter, O’Fallon Police Department

Registration is required to attend one of the sessions. Register by calling 618-234-2120, ext. 11573 or by emailing amy.signore@hshs.org.

For more information about HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, visit steliz.org.