The Official Quarterly Publication of the City of O’Fallon, Missouri
Winter 2023 • www.ofallon.mo.us
Excitements elevate as temperatures drop!
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or many of our O’Fallon families the winter season is an exciting time of year. It is a time for friends and families to come together to share traditions and reconnect after a busy year. If you are new to our wonderful community, you will find that O’Fallon offers great winter events that will soon become unforgettable traditions. One of my favorite holiday traditions is baking with my family, and this year we wanted to share it with residents! You'll find our favorite holiday recipe on page 12!
O'Fallon 360 Video Series Completed The O’Fallon Communications Department completed their O'Fallon 360 series this fall. The O'Fallon 360 series is a collection of videos covering departments or divisions within the City of O'Fallon. Each video provides a brief explanation of what the department or division does, what services they provide to the City, and how residents benefit from their efforts. The completion of this three-year-long project is another great accomplishment by the City of O'Fallon employees. See how O'Fallon's many departments and divisions make our City one of America's best places to live. Watch them online at: www.ofallon.mo.us/departments or www.youtube.com/OFallonTV.
In this issue 3
Winter Weather
4
Celebration of Lights
5
Upcoming Events
6
Patriotic Events & Volunteer Opportunities
7
Roscoe's Den
8
Police Bulletins
9
Holiday Shopping Safety
The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 15th at City Hall. As the thousands of sparkling lights brighten up the winter darkness, you and your family can stay and make holiday memories with tons of family-friendly activities. Once again, this year, the Hennessy family will be among the first to visit the wonderful Celebration of Lights at Fort Zumwalt Park. The display is open nightly through December 30th, except on Christmas Day. We are excited to expand our traditional OldFashioned Holiday Stroll to three nights this year! Come walk with us on December 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Of course, there is always the holiday shopping to keep us busy! No matter if you are a Black Friday enthusiast or a last-minute shopper, you can find what your loved one wants right here in O’Fallon. By shopping local and keeping it “in the O,” you help our local businesses succeed. This holiday season is also about giving. Whether it is a monetary donation to your favorite charity or a donation of your time to those less fortunate, every little bit helps. Each year I am proud of how our O’Fallon community comes together and brightens up the smiles on our neighbor’s faces. There is no better time to share goodwill than by helping the Cornucopia of Care Food Drive. By doing so, you can help restock pantry shelves with essential food items. Learn more about this food drive on page 2. O’Fallon staff stays prepared for all types of weather events, and right now they are gearing up for snow removal so they can keep traffic moving. But they need your help, and page 3 details what you can do to help our crews work safely and efficiently. The more we all do, the faster they can get the job done! I want to wish everyone a happy, healthy, and joyous holiday season. As we wrap up another year, I look forward to another successful new year. From my family to yours, Happy Holidays! Sincerely,
Bill Hennessy, Mayor
10 Renaud Center 20th 12 Mayor's Kitchen
Visit page 10 to learn about the Renaud Center 20th Anniversary