The Official Quarterly Publication of the City of O’Fallon, Missouri
Autumn 2020 • www.ofallon.mo.us
Back to school in a new way O’Day Lodge and Krekel Civic Center offer great options for events and parties Looking for a beautiful location to host a wedding or an anniversary, birthday or retirement party? No matter what kind of celebration you’re planning, Krekel Civic Center in Civic Park and O’Day Lodge in O’Day Park offer beautiful facilities for most any sized gathering. To find out more about these facilities or to see the other rental offerings throughout O’Fallon’s parks, check out page 4 of the Parks & Rec Guide included with this newsletter.
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s we near fall and what will be a school year unlike any other, parents throughout O’Fallon are dealing with the effects of COVID-19 and trying to do what’s best for their children and their families. Whether your children will be returning in person or taking classes virtually, our fantastic schools are here to support you. I am confident that our friends at the Fort Zumwalt, Wentzville and Francis Howell school districts, as well as the great private schools that serve our area, will provide you and your family with the support you need to ensure your children receive the best possible experience this fall. We know it will be a challenge for everyone, but we will get through it. Of course, here at the City, we also have been trying to navigate through everything and still provide our residents and businesses with the support you deserve. This summer we continued with socially-distanced versions of our Jammin’ concerts, and even though we were forced to cancel Heritage & Freedom Fest, we will continue to offer fun, safe, family-friendly options for you and your families this fall. Whether it’s a Halloween-themed party, taking your dog for a swim at Alligator’s Creek or a fun night of dancing, we have events for all ages and interests. Plus, you can be sure we will make every effort to put on these events in a safe way! Check out all of the fun options on pages 7–9 of this newsletter. As we all know, this pandemic has been extremely challenging for our local businesses, and they truly need your support. O’Fallon is open for business, and I encourage you to continue to safely shop and dine in our retailers and restaurants. Please do your part by wearing a mask anytime you go out! It’s a small gesture that can go a long way to help get us through this. Sincerely,
Bill Hennessy, Mayor
In this issue 3
Roscoe’s Den
4–5 Shape of Community Sculpture Series 6
Upcoming Events
9
Police Bulletins
Stay Updated • Stay Informed • Stay Safe The City of O’Fallon is committed to the health and safety of our community. As we continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 virus, we remain proactive in adjusting our city programming. Please note that certain events and festivals listed within this newsletter may be postponed or canceled in the future. For the latest updates, visit our City’s website at www.ofallon.mo.us and follow us on social media at www.facebook.com/OFallonMO.
10 Renew O’Fallon 12 Calendar
Check out O’Fallon’s new sculpture series on pages 4–5
