Volunteer Opportunities Patriotic Ceremonies

Monday, July 4

9:30 a.m., downtown O’Fallon

Get your group together and join the parade by creating an attention-grabbing, patriotic parade entry for the Fourth of July! The Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade is open to clubs, churches, businesses, scout troops, civic organizations, and families.

Parade applications, FAQs and pointers are available at www. heritageandfreedomfest.com/parade. Entry forms also can be picked up at the Renaud Center and City Hall. Applications must be submitted or postmarked by noon on June 3.

Historic Site Tours

Historic Heald Home & Zumwalt’s Fort tours

Open on the 2nd and 4th Sundays

May 22 – September 25; 12–3 p.m. This summer, come see O’Fallon’s historic treasures at Fort Zumwalt Park! Admission is $5 per person to see both attractions, and children 10 and under are admitted free. For private and/or group tours of 10 or more, please call 636-379-5502.

O’Fallon Historical Society’s Log Cabin Museum in Civic Park

Open on the 2nd and 4th Sundays

May 22 – September 25; 12–3 p.m., Free Meet and chat with the people who know O’Fallon’s history best as you tour the Log Cabin Museum. Tours are also available by appointment and during special events. Admission is free but donations are welcome.

Alternative Spring Break

Spend your spring break participating in volunteer activities that benefit O’Fallon’s parks and Municipal Centre, and the thousands of visitors who spend time in them! Assist with painting projects at O’Fallon City Hall, help prevent erosion in one of O’Fallon’s many parks and work to prepare seedlings for future planting. Please register by March 10.

March 21–22, 24–25 – Painting Project (Ages 15+) 9–11 a.m., O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) March 23 – Dames Park Project (All Ages) 9–11 a.m., Dames Park

March 23 – Greenhouse Project (Ages 15+) 1–3 p.m., Westhoff Park

Mission: Clean Stream

Saturday, April 2

9–11 a.m.

Spend the morning jumping in and cleaning out creeks with Volunteer O’Fallon! Help maintain a clean water system by clearing litter and debris from local creeks before it has a chance to move downstream, clog waterways and have a negative impact on native plants and wildlife. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up by March 26.

Earth Day

Saturday, April 23

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Your help is needed at O’Fallon’s annual Earth Day celebration! Become a major participant in the community by volunteering for projects at roadsides and parks and help maintain a clean environment where nature can thrive. Pre-registration is required by Friday, April 8.

Patriotic Ceremonies

Vietnam War Remembrance Day Ceremony

Sunday, March 27

1 p.m., St. Charles County Veterans Museum

Armed Forces Day Ceremony

Saturday, May 21

11 a.m., Veterans Memorial Walk

Memorial Day Ceremony

Monday, May 30

11 a.m., Veterans Memorial Walk