The 618 Now

In this week's episode, we talk about cool things happening at the high school thanks to the OTHS Endowment Fund. They support educators and students in creative ways... enhancing the classroom experience. Their once-a-year golf fundraiser is coming up on Friday, May 2nd. 

On the calendar: 

April 24-April 28 Library's annual book sale during library hours

Friday, May 2nd 5pm OTHS Endowment Fund Golf Tournament 

Sat, May 3rd 9am-noon Scrap Metal and Electronic Recycling Drive at Carriel Junior High (Seven Hills Rd)

May 8th Hot Rods for Hope Car Glow 

In this episode, we talk about Learn Local, a new program offered by the Chamber which teaches people about all the things that build and contribute to our community. If your business depends on being a resource for others, consider applying to Learn Local.

Also, shoutout to the O'Fallon Woman's Club who raised $15,000 during their recent Empty Bowl Lunch! We also celebrated Thrivent Financial who donated $4,000 to the OFallon Food Pantry right after the 3/14 storm to help neighbors who lost their refrigerated food due to power outages during the tornado event.

On the calendar:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday: April 4-6 HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION by Anais Mitchell is being performed at OTHS. Break a leg!

Thurs, April 10 @ 6pm Pub Table Historian @ Gears inside The Bike Surgeon

Sat April 12: 9am-noon Vine Street Market

Sat April 12: 9am-noon Electronics and Recycling Drive.

Sat April 12: 10am-2pm Spring Artisan Festival at Restoration Ranch

Wed, April 16 @ noon: deadline to order catered Easter meals from The Regency

Head's up:

May 8th 7-10pm Hotrods for Hope sponsored by Newbold Toyota in the Downtown District - register your car! 

In today's episode, Jonathan joins Jessica to talk about how the enhancements to the community park are wrapping up and should be available for public use this summer! That also lead us to interviewing E'Miyah and Jalan, two incredibly talented student musicians who are performing in the upcoming production of HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION (by Anais Mitchell). Performances are April 4-6; tickets can be purchased here.

618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – Village of Shiloh Trustee

As part of our commitment to keeping O’Fallon-Shiloh informed, The 618Now Podcast is hosting a Candidate Forum featuring those running for contested elected positions. This special episode provides voters with a closer look at each candidate’s qualifications, priorities, and vision for the role. 

Listen now to hear from Russell McCullough, Candidate for Village of Shiloh Trustee

Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – Village of Shiloh Mayor

As part of our commitment to keeping O’Fallon-Shiloh informed, The 618Now Podcast is hosting a Candidate Forum featuring those running for contested elected positions. This special episode provides voters with a closer look at each candidate’s qualifications, priorities, and vision for the role. 

Listen now to hear from Bob Weilmuenster, Candidate for Village of Shiloh Mayor

Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – Village of Shiloh Trustee

As part of our commitment to keeping O’Fallon-Shiloh informed, The 618Now Podcast is hosting a Candidate Forum featuring those running for contested elected positions. This special episode provides voters with a closer look at each candidate’s qualifications, priorities, and vision for the role. 

Listen now to hear from Jason Holzum, Candidate for Village of Shiloh Trustee

Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – Village of Shiloh Trustee

As part of our commitment to keeping O’Fallon-Shiloh informed, The 618Now Podcast is hosting a Candidate Forum featuring those running for contested elected positions. This special episode provides voters with a closer look at each candidate’s qualifications, priorities, and vision for the role. 

Listen now to hear from Matthew Wilke, Candidate for Village of Shiloh Trustee

Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – Village of Shiloh Mayor

As part of our commitment to keeping O’Fallon-Shiloh informed, The 618Now Podcast is hosting a Candidate Forum featuring those running for contested elected positions. This special episode provides voters with a closer look at each candidate’s qualifications, priorities, and vision for the role. 

Listen now to hear from Julia Warchol-Black, Candidate for Village of Shiloh Mayor

Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – O’Fallon City Council Ward 3

As part of our commitment to keeping O’Fallon-Shiloh informed, The 618Now Podcast is hosting a Candidate Forum featuring those running for contested elected positions. This special episode provides voters with a closer look at each candidate’s qualifications, priorities, and vision for the role. 

Listen now to hear from Vern Malare, Candidate for O’Fallon City Council Ward 3

Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – O’Fallon City Council Ward 3

As part of our commitment to keeping O’Fallon-Shiloh informed, The 618Now Podcast is hosting a Candidate Forum featuring those running for contested elected positions. This special episode provides voters with a closer look at each candidate’s qualifications, priorities, and vision for the role. 

Listen now to hear from Roy Carney, Candidate for O’Fallon City Council Ward 3

Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums