The Official Quarterly Publication of the City of O’Fallon, Missouri
Spring 2023 • www.ofallon.mo.us
Spring into the Season! April is National Volunteer Month! O’Fallon volunteers fill an important role in our city’s overall success. Through service, citizens are empowered to create meaningful change and to have a positive impact on others. Their support of city departments, environmental and beautification projects, recreation activities and public events, and serving on boards and commissions, helps to build a stronger community. This month and every day, we celebrate those selfless volunteers who contribute their time, effort, and heart to make O’Fallon a better place for all.
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City Council Election
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Ballot Issues
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Municipal News
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Events
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Volunteer Opportunities Patriotic Ceremonies
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Roscoe’s Den
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Police Bulletins
10 Coming to O'Fallon 12 Water & Sewer
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ho's ready for springtime in O'Fallon? Soon, flowers will be blooming, we'll see lush landscapes of green, and there will be plenty of warm weather to enjoy. Once again, this spring, O'FallonTheatreWorks will be bringing us a "fantastically funny" production at City Hall. For two weekends only, beginning April 14, you're invited to enjoy the performances of our local thespians in Be More Chill! That's not the only great event being hosted by our Tourism and Festivals staff this spring. After the phenomenal success of last year's Whiskers & Wags event, O'Fallon's pet expo and adoption drive returns to Civic Park on May 6. Additionally, this event will house another successful pet event from last year, the Doggy Bone Hunt. In O'Fallon, there's fun for the whole family, even our furry family members! As spring turns into summer, we look forward to the events that we've all come to love. Events such as the Jammin' Concert Series, Food Truck Frenzy, and of course, the much-anticipated Heritage & Freedom Fest, all return to O'Fallon this year. In 2023, we're gearing up for an exciting new event that is sure to become an instant hit, Luau in the Park! The Luau takes place on June 3, in O'Day Park, featuring an authentic Hawaiian style luau, with traditional food and entertainment. It's not just these events that make O'Fallon a great place to live, work, and play, it's also the wonderful residents and businesses that keep this community thriving. When residents shop and dine within O'Fallon, otherwise known as "Keeping it in the O", they're supporting our local retailers and restaurants. The support we show our local economy makes O'Fallon an incredible place to call home. Another way to be involved in your town is to get out and vote in the April 4 Elections! Not only will residents have the opportunity to vote for their City Council representatives, but they will also have the chance to decide on two propositions on the O'Fallon ballot. More information about the upcoming election and information about Prop M and Prop T can be found on pages 2-3, and online. Sincerely,
Bill Hennessy, Mayor
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Visit pages 2-3 to learn more about voting on April 4th.