The 618 Now

Million dollar equipment

In this episode, we discuss:

• The nearly $1M truck you'll see on the roads of O'Fallon-Shiloh soon!
• The Citizen Police Academy is accepting applications for their next 8-week session! It's one of Nick and Jess' favorite community activities! 
• The O'Fallon Police Department recently won the highest honor in the state for volunteerism! 
• Sat, Aug 27th 8am Vine Street Market @ O'Fallon Station
• Sat, Aug 27th 8am-2pm OTHS Band Boosters Annual Fall Yard Sale at the Smiley campus
• Sunday, Aug 28th OTHS Band Boosters Annual Mattress Sale 10am-5pm at the Smiley campus.

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Unusual week

We're taking this week off! We'll be back at it next week, though.

And we've got lots in store for the fall, so keep tuning in!

On the calendar this week:

Friday and Sat is CityFest in O'Fallon! 

Aug 24th 4-8 pm is Butterburgers & Badges with the O'Fallon Police Department in support of Special Olympics. 

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More postcards that cost money & special guest in the studio!

In this episode:

• we discuss the postcards property owners received last week in the mail and what it means and how it differs from the postcards they received back in March
• we share about the USPS's new Connect Local service that helps local, small business ship same day/next day
• Sarah Burton, Vine Street Market Coordinator, is in the studio with us talking about National Farmers' Market Week! Sarah does a great job highlighting what's happening at this weekend's Vine Street Market!
• Fri, Aug 12th, 3-6pm Root Beer Float Social to support the Children's Miracle Network at TownePlace Suites (455 Regency Park). Donations welcome! 
• Fri, Aug 12th, 6pm Encanto Family Movie Night in the Park- yard games and activities begin at 6pm, the movie starts at dusk in the community park across from Dairy Queen
• Friday, Aug 19th and Sat, Aug 20th is CityFest in O'Fallon! 
• Aug 24th 4-8 pm is Butterburgers & Badges with the O'Fallon Police Department in support of Special Olympics 

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Housing that is changing lives

In this episode: 

• we review recent economic development numbers.. $42 million in 7 months! 
• we share how the O'Fallon chapter of Habitat for Humanity is building TWO new homes for deserving families and how these are truly building up our community 
• Sat, Aug 6th 8am-noon Vine Street Market at O'Fallon Station
• Sat, Aug 6th 9am-noon Kids' Day at Auffenberg Kia (at their new Shiloh location!) featuring a free exotic petting zoo, bounce houses and more. 
• Fri, Aug 12th, 3-6pm Root Beer Float Social to support the Children's Miracle Network at TownePlace Suites (455 Regency Park). Donations welcome! 
• Fri, Aug 12th, 6pm Encanto Family Movie Night in the Park- yard games and activities begin at 6pm, the movie starts at dusk in the community park across from Dairy Queen

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That’s a wrap: Parks and Rec edition!

In this episode:

• We're wrapping up Parks and Recreation month by highlighting Jessica's favorite park: Rock Springs Rotary Park. 
• We discuss how it's truly a community park because of the investment of time, money and labor from the Rotary Clubs as well as from the Boy Scouts (community groups that have made it what it is today!)
• We share current plans for future additions to the park including a bike park/pump track and more nature trails!
• We review the upcoming IL sales tax holiday for school supplies
• Friday, July 29th @ 7pm is the OTHS Marching Panther's field show season kick off at the football field!
• Sat, July 30th is Vine Street Market @ O'Fallon Station 8am-noon
• Sat, July 30th 11am-4pm is A Wizard's Birthday in the Downtown District
• Sat, July 30th, 3pm Wizarding Weekend at Global Brew in O'Fallon
• Sat, July 30th @ 6pm, Miss O'Fallon Pageant at Milburn campus of OTHS, it's their 100th anniversary! 
• Aug 19 & 20th is CityFest! Mark your calendars! Email ofallonilcityfest@gmail.com to volunteer. Register for the O-Town Hustle Super Spring Triathlon. 

 

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This made an $888,000 impact in just 6 weeks!

In this episode, we discuss:

• the Family Sports Park and how our region benefits from having the only all-weather synthetic turf fields in the St. Louis Metro area
• Sat, July 23 8am-noon Vine Street Market at O'Fallon Station
  • Hen House Crepes will be at The Vine (tent) offering delicious sweet and savory crepes!
  • Food trucks include El Guaqo Taco and Farmhouse Foods
• Sat, July 23 @ 10am VFW Post 805 0.1K fun run
• Tues, July 26th @ 7pm The Air Force Band of Mid-America is performing at The Hett at McKendree University
• Thurs, July 28 7-8:30pm Shiloh's Music in the Park with entertainment by ShortMist
• Sat, July 30 11-4pm is A Wizard's Birthday in the Downtown District
• Sat, July 30th 3pm @ Global Brew in O'Fallon is Harry Potter's birthday too! Giant Quidditch Pong Tournament, live music from 7-10pm
• Sun, July 31 @ 6pm Harry Potter Trivia at Global Brew in O'Fallon 

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This space will look so different in 2 years!

In this episode, we discuss:

• our parks and the great programming available 
  • View the current activity guide 
• our local "Art Park" (Thoman Park)
• how different the O'Fallon Community Park will look in the next few years-- big transformations are coming!
  • View the Parks Master Plan which outlines these changes and more
• the VanGo service offered through the St. Clair County Transit District- it's public transportation on-demand! 
• Sat, July 16th 8am-noon Vine Street Market @ O'Fallon Station
• Sat, July 16 7pm an Evening at the Jazz Garage @ Gateway Classic Cars
• Wed July 20th, 11am-3pm Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting @ Auffenberg Auto Mall- Free food trucks, OTHS Marching Panthers, Register to win *Yeti Cooler, JBL Party Box, Meta Quest (Oculus), Nintendo Switch or Beats headphones!* 
• Thursday, July 21 @ 7pm Concert with Johnny Holzum and The Well Hungarians @ Auffenberg Automall with free food trucks. Bring a lawn chair!
• Sat, July 23 @ 10am VFW's 0.1K fun run- truly a run everyone can complete! 

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So many people are relocating!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Millions of dollars in real estate will change hands this month in O'Fallon/Shiloh. 
• Many businesses have relocated into O'Fallon/Shiloh
• Amber with Auffenberg joins us to talk about their space in Shiloh and all of the grand opening events- their events and outreach are truly community building!
  • July 20th, 11am-3pm Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Free food trucks, OTHS Marching Panthers, Register to win *Yeti Cooler, JBL Party Box, Meta Quest (Oculus), Nintendo Switch or Beats headphones!* 
  • July 21 @ 7pm Concert with Johnny Holzum and The Well Hungarians with free food trucks. Bring a lawn chair!
• Sat, July 9th 8am-noon Vine Street Market and it's First Responder Appreciation day- first 100 first responders receive $5 to spend at any market vendor that day
• Thurs, July 14 7-8:30pm Shiloh Music in the park with Vince K 

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”We wish we knew about you sooner!”

In this episode, we discuss:

• AgeSmart, an O'Fallon-based Area Agency on Aging. Their #1 comment from users is, "I wish I knew about you sooner! It would have saved me so much time and frustration!" They do SO much in our community.
• Sat, July 2nd 8am-noon Vine Street Market in the Downtown District. You can view the vendors that will be at each market here.
• Sun, July 3rd 8:30pm Fireworks Over O'Fallon in the Family Sports Park
• Monday, July 4th 8:30am Bike Surgeon's Ride, White and Blue ride and brunch 
• Sat, July 9th, Unplug IL Family Friendly Triathlon 
• Tues, July 26 7:00 pm the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America is performing at The Hett at McKendree University. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended.  

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Residential developments & July 4th events

In this episode, we discuss:

• Residential developments that are expanding O'Fallon's housing inventory to attract and retain residents in all stages of life
• Pickle ball in O'Fallon!
• Sat, June 25 8am-noon is the Vine Street Market in the Downtown District. Check out which vendors attend each market here. 
• Monday, July 4th is Bike Surgeon's Ride, White and Blue bike and brunch event. 
• Sat, July 9th is the Jenn Mueller Memorial 5k and fun run- great race for new runners! 
• Sat, July 30th is A Wizard's Birthday in the Downtown District

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