O’Fallon Around Town - June 8 edition

Noon Friday, June 9 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 8

▪ Schnucks Career Fair — 1-5 p.m. All Schnucks store locations. St. Louis-based and family-owned Schnuck Markets, Inc. is hosting a company-wide career fair at all 115 stores across Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Schnucks plans to hire for a variety of positions offering flexible schedules and locations, career advancement, the option to be paid after each shift, health benefits (after a qualifying period) and other teammate perks. Part-time positions and full-time department manager positions (at select locations) are available. To expedite the process, prospective teammates planning to attend the fair should visit schnucks.com/careers and complete the online application prior to attending.

Friday, June 9

▪ 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

▪ 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 9 & Saturday, June 10

▪ Garden Club of Lebanon presents its Secret Garden Tour — 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 9, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10. Lebanon. Gardening ideas abound during this self-guided tour featuring six beautiful gardens and two community gardens. During tour times, maps may be obtained at the Lebanon Visitors’ Center, 221 W. St Louis St., Lebanon. Admission is by donation and proceeds support the club’s annual student scholarships. Additional information may be found at gardencluboflebanon.org or follow the club on Facebook.

Saturday, June 10

▪ 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 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, June 14

▪ 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 Drive, O’Fallon. Speaker 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, June 15

▪ 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.

Other area happenings

▪ Zoofari 2023 — 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 16. Saint Louis Zoo, One Government Drive, St. Louis. Eat, drink and dance the night away under the moonlight at the best party in St. Louis! Proceeds from the biennial fundraiser support Saint Louis Zoo conservation efforts here and around the world. Zoofari is a creative black-tie, a fusion of formal and fun! Rock an outfit with fun patterns or bold colors, sport an animal bowtie or cummerbund, don a tuxedo jacket with shorts, wear eclectic jewelry and comfortable footwear. For 21+ only. Rain or shine. Advance tickets required: stlzoo.org/zoofari.

▪ ‘Your Genealogy: Fact of Fiction?’ — 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17. Belleville Public Library, meeting room, 121 E. Washington St., Belleville. Presented by Diane Walsh, the Society’s webmaster and parliamentarian with 40 years’ research experience, who gears the class toward adult learners. Reserve a space by calling the library at 618-234-0441. More information on the series is at stclair-ilgs.org/events or facebook.com/STCCGSIL.

▪ The O’Fallon Metro East NAACP presents Juneteenth Trivia Celebration 2023 — 2-5 p.m. Saturday, June 17. New Life in Christ Church, 689 Scott Troy Road, O’Fallon. Theme: Black History trivia. For ages 10+. BYO snacks; beverages provided. Registration fee: $50, 4-6 players per team. Register by Friday, June 9, via email to ofallonnaacptrivia@gmail.com.