The 618 Now O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce

In today's special episode, we honor retiring OTHS principal Mr. Rich Bickel. O'Fallon is known for exceptional schools and Mr. Bickel's leadership over the last 37 years contributed greatly to our educational reputation. From a grateful community, thank you Mr. Bickel!! 

In this episode, we celebrate Arbor Day and discuss the urban forestry management plan being implemented by the city to care for and maintain the 10,000+ city trees!
Shout out to Roots, our favorite arborists and Downtown District members! 
Thanks to this week's podcast partner, Vine Street Market @ OFallon Station!
On the calendar:
today - April 29th Annual Book Sale @ The OFallon Public Library.
Sat, April 27th Vine Street MicroMarket @ OFallon Station 9am-noon.
Sat, April 27th Scrap metal and electronics recycling event @ Carriel Junior High.
Sat, April 27th Bike Surgeon's Lollipop ride
Thurs, May 2nd Hot Rods for Hope Car Glow in the Downtown District
Sunday, May 5th Studio Strong's Inflatable 5K 
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In this episode, we discuss:
OFallon by the numbers... budgets, grants, property values and more!
City's proposed budget ($135 million)
Project funding
Central Park and Hartman Lane construction is coming up! Stay up to date by visiting the city's construction page 
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On the calendar, 
Sat, April 20th VFW's 0.1k 
Wed, April 24th 5pm Forward 50 Open House at City Hall
Thurs, April 25th @ 5 & 6pm Bella Milano's Citrusy Soiree
OTHS After Prom May 11th- they're looking for sponsors!
Applications are open for the O'Fallon Police Departments Youth Academy held June 3-7th. 
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In this week’s episode, we talk about unique events happening in our community!
 
June’s Breakfast + Patio’s Supper Club
The Upright Pub and Music Parol has live music several nights/week in April!
The Rotary Club of O’Fallon is hosting a pancake breakfast to benefit community projects
Hot Rods for Hope Register your car here!
Studio Strong’s Inflatable 5k
 
On the calendar:
Sat, April 13th Vine Street Micromarket @ Ofallon Station 9am-noon
April 25-29thAnnual book sale held the Ofallon Public Library. Books, DVDs, CDs, VHS, puzzles can be donated to the O'Fallon Public Library year around. Donation bins are located inside the library.
Friday, April 19th is donation drop off in support of the OTHS Band Boosters' Spring Yard Sale. Drop off is from 4-8pm at the Smiley Campus. Baby items, small furniture, and kitchen gadgets sell well. NOT accepted are: electronics, bras/undergarments, used mattresses, large appliances, large furniture, electronics/books/magazines/DVDs/CDs, gas-powered motors of any kind, or treadmills.
Sat, April 20th 8am-2pm OTHS Band Boosters Spring Yard Sale.
Sat, April 27th is Scrap Metal and Electronics drive, 9am-noon at Carriel Junior High.
Sat, April 27th is Big Brothers/Big Sisters 4th Annual Trivia Night for Kids' Sake
Applications are open for the O'Fallon Police Departments Youth Academy held June 3-7th. 
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In this episode, we discuss this year's Lead In class- the talent within the group is unbelievable! But, what makes them this way?
 
On the calendar:

Thurs, April 11th Restaurant Roulette


Thurs, April 11th @ 6pm Pub Table Historian inside of Bike Surgeon


Thurs, April 18th @ 5:30pm ChamberNET


Sat, April 20th 8am-2pm OTHS Band Booster Yard Sale 


Sat, April 20th Art Festival inside Kloss Furniture 


Sat, April 20th 6-9pm  O'That Jazz 

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In this episode, we discuss Spring Cleaning and how your donated goods can help raise money for local causes:
Books, DVDs, CDs, VHS, puzzles can be donated to the O'Fallon Public Library year around. Donation bins are located inside the library. These donations are sold during the library's annual book sale held April 25 - April 29th. Donations are being accepted now!
Friday, April 19th is donation drop off in support of the OTHS Band Boosters' Spring Yard Sale. Drop off is from 4-8pm at the Smiley Campus. Sale is Sat, April 20th from 8am-2pm. Baby items, small furniture, and kitchen gadgets sell well. NOT accepted are: electronics, bras/undergarments, used mattresses, large appliances, large furniture, electronics/books/magazines/DVDs/CDs, gas-powered motors of any kind, or treadmills.
Sat, April 27th is Scrap Metal and Electronics drive, 9am-noon at Carriel Junior High. 
Donations are always accepted year round for the monthly Township rummage sale. 
Charity Clothing Pick up comes to your house to pick up donations of clothing, linens, home accessories and more. 
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On the calendar:
Sat, March 30th 9am-noon Vine Street Micro Market at OFallon Station
Sat, April 27th is Big Brothers/Big Sisters 4th Annual Trivia Night for Kids' Sake 
Applications are open for the O'Fallon Police Departments Youth Academy held June 3-7th. 
 
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.