The City of O’Fallon is excited to unveil the latest additions to our Shape of Community sculpture series! These inspiring works of art are now on display across ten of our beautiful parks and facilities.
Turn to page 10 to see the map of all the new sculptures! Or, visit our website to download the Ottocast app:
While it may have felt too short, it sure wasn’t boring! We were able to celebrate O’Fallon’s Gold Medal Summer, beginning with the Olympic Art Reception in April, to the highly anticipated Jammin’ Concert series, and of course, the largest Independence Day celebration in the area…Heritage and Freedom Fest. Even Mother Nature couldn’t stop the annual Fourth of July parade!
As we go from hot summer nights to falling leaves, O’Fallon continues to be the destination for everyone with its annual fall events. Our Fall into the Arts festival will, once again, take place in O’Day Park on Sunday, September 22. Join me as our beautiful park is taken over by fine arts, live music, local food trucks, and more. After the performance success of both Trail to Oregon and Mean Girls (High School Version), our O’Fallon Theatre Works has another wonderful ensemble gathered for this fall. Join us at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre from September 20 – 22 and September 27 – 29 for Arcadia, a wonderful performance set in a 19th century English estate. Be sure to purchase your tickets online before they sell out. September is also the month that O’Fallon turns country as Easton Corbin comes to O’Fallon’s CarShield Field to perform on September 27. More information on how to purchase tickets can be found on page 4. Of course, fall wouldn’t be the same without a little spooktacular fun. You’ve experienced food trucks at Jammin’ and our Food Truck Frenzy in Sports Park…now get ready (and dressed up!) for some fun at Food Truck Fright on Friday, October 11 in Dames Park.
Please join me on November 11 at the Veterans Memorial Walk as we celebrate and honor our service members on Veterans Day. Don't forget about Wednesday, November 20 for the Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall. This annual event is a great way to kickoff the holiday season, and plan to join us for the 23rd annual Celebration of Lights held each year in Fort Zumwalt Park.
Not only are our fall events something to be proud of, but I also want to share some exciting news. For more than a year, our wonderful staff has been working to bring you new websites. These new sites, scheduled to be unveiled in October, will have a refreshed look and enhanced capabilities for visitors to find the information they are looking for. Turn to page 2 to learn more about the transition from www.ofallon.mo.us to www.ofallonmo.gov.
I look forward to seeing you and your families at our wonderful fall events.
Sincerely,
Bill Hennessy, Mayor
Visit page 10 to learn about the
Mayor Bill Hennessy
636-379-5500
bhennessy@ofallonmo.gov
Ward 1 Councilmembers
Deana Smith
636-379-5582 dsmith@ofallonmo.gov
Ron Epps
636-379-5581 repps@ofallonmo.gov
Ward 2 Councilmembers
Tom “Duke” Herweck 636-379-5583 therweck@ofallonmo.gov
Lisa Thompson
636-379-5591 lthompson@ofallonmo.gov
Ward 3 Councilmembers
Nathan Bibb
636-379-5585 nbibb@ofallonmo.gov
Steve Koskela
636-379-5586 skoskela@ofallonmo.gov
Ward 4 Councilmembers
Jeff Kuehn
636-379-5587 jkuehn@ofallonmo.gov
Jim Ottomeyer
636-379-5580 jottomeyer@ofallonmo.gov
Ward 5 Councilmembers
Debbie Cook
636-379-5588 dcook@ofallonmo.gov
Linda Ragsdale
636-379-5584 lragsdale@ofallonmo.gov
City Council Meetings are typically held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at City Hall. Council Workshop begins at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Visit the City's Website Calendar for updates.
Citizens First Center
636-379-5553
City Hall
636-240-2000
Police (Non-emergency)
636-240-3200
O’Fallon Water & Sewer
636-281-2858
O'Fallon is excited to announce the launch of our redesigned website in October. The new website offers a user-friendly interface, improved navigation, and a wealth of information about City services, events, and community resources.
In addition to the website's new look, the City of O’Fallon is adopting a new web domain. The current web address will become www.ofallonmo.gov. This change will go into effect in October. On August 1st, all City email address domains were changed from user@ofallon.mo.us, to user@ ofallonmo.gov. For now, the former email address domain will automatically forward to the new email addresses, but please update your address book.
The City of O’Fallon’s Utility Billing Division is upgrading its software, which is projected to be completed by the end of 2024. The utility bill, late notice, and online portal will have a new look. The online portal accessed from the City’s website will allow you to make quick payments or create an account. If an account is created, you will be able to see your metered and nonmetered services at your address, billing and payment history, past water consumption for two years (if applicable), along with your contact preferences and ability to enroll in paperless e-billing. Stay tuned for further information when the transition to the new software occurs.
November 4 – December 13, 2024 - Multiple Drop-off Sites
With holidays around the corner, there is no better time to share goodwill with those less fortunate in our community. Join us in restocking local pantry shelves with canned and boxed food items such as cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix, peanut butter, instant potatoes, and rice, or provide quick meals like pasta, beef stew, or chicken & dumplings. Learn more at www.ofallon.mo.us/ cornucopia-of-care. Donation collection locations include:
• O’Fallon Municipal Centre, 100 N Main St.
• Renaud Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle
Consider hosting a public or private drive that engages your friends, neighbors, business, church, or civic group. Contact Volunteer Services to register your site at volunteer@ofallonmo.gov.
106 N Main St. | 636-272-4180 | www.agingahead.com
If you are age 60 or older, please visit O’Fallon’s Senior Center, where a welcoming atmosphere awaits seniors who’d like to socialize over bingo, crafts, billiards, dice, card games like pinochle and bridge, Wii games, and other activities. Computer and fitness classes are also available. Delicious hot lunches are served for a suggested donation of $5 per meal; make a reservation by calling the day before.
To register for transportation to/from the O’Fallon Senior Center, O’Fallon residents must call 636-579-0555 and speak with a Community Options Specialist. The Community Options Specialist will walk the resident through the enrollment process.
The mission of the Senior Resident Advisory Committee is to advise the Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator regarding issues affecting O’Fallon’s senior citizens. The committee studies, assesses, and renders advice on plans and City programs related to seniors, and brings forth issues and concerns to the City’s elected officials in order to better serve senior residents. More information can be found at www.ofallon.mo.us/ senior-resident-advisory-committee.
Call 211 to speak with the United Way of Missouri regarding senior resources such as basic needs including housing, transportation, food, and services.
Since 1973, Aging Ahead has been delivering nutritious meals, friendly safety checks, and access to resources that enable home bound older adults to live nourished lives with independence and dignity in St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, and Franklin Counties. Please call 636-272-0019 to learn more about this program.
Senior Residents in O'Fallon may be eligible for a 15% discount on their City utility bill. This discount is available to individuals over the age of 65, or veterans of the United States Armed Forces, with a serviceconnected disability of at least 25%.
To apply, bring a copy of your driver's license to City Hall during business hours, or email a copy to utilityregistry@ofallonmo.gov.
The Senior Learning Insititute is hosting FREE seminars to help educate seniors, and their support networks. These seminars will cover topics such as financial planning, senior living, and more.
Flip this book and turn to page 19 of the Parks & Rec Guide to learn more!
Weekends, September 20 - 22 & 27 - 29
7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), East Entrance
Love, laughter, and intellectual fireworks collide in Tom Stoppard’s Tony Award-winning play, Arcadia. Journey across time to a grand English estate, where a brilliant young woman in 1809 explores ideas ahead of her time. In the present day, a writer and a scholar delve into the estate’s hidden history, uncovering secrets that blur the lines between past and present. Witty, insightful, and full of surprises, Arcadia explores the ties that bind the past, present, and future, leaving audiences questioning everything they thought they knew.
Please note all tickets for O'Fallon Theatre Works productions must be purchased online. On-site cash sales are no longer available at the box office.
Learn more and purchase your tickets at: www.ofallon.mo.us/otw.
Sunday, September 22
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., O'Day Park
Experience the beauty of art in the beauty of O’Day Park. Artists and artisans will be exhibiting and selling their work along side craft beer tastings, artisan food vendors, and live music at O'Day Amphitheater. This free event will embrace various types of art mediums, food, drink, and music for the entire family to enjoy. For kids, there will be FREE hands-on activities.
Admission and parking are free. Check out the most up-to-date list of artists and vendors at www.ofallon.mo.us/fall-arts.
Friday, September 27
7 p.m., CarShield Field
Mark your calendars! Easton Corbin is hitting the stage in O'Fallon on September 27th. Get ready for a night of charttoppers like "A Little More Country Than That" and "Roll With It."
This Florida native is back with a bang! He just signed with Stone Country Records and dropped his first full album in 8 years, "Let's Do Country Right," back in January.
Get your tickets now at www.ofallon.mo.us/concerts.
Selfie Room
Friday, September 27
6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Krekel Civic Center
Strike a pose in our Selfie Room! Unleash your creativity and capture memorable moments in our “vintage mall photoshoot” themed rooms. Whether it’s a silly selfie or a glamorous group shot, our Selfie Room is the perfect spot to snap and share your fun-filled memories! Register in advance by September 13.
410109-B F 6:00-9:00P Sep 27 KCC $15/$20
October 10–27
Thursdays and Fridays • 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays • 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Friday, October 11
6–8:30 p.m., Dames Park
Tacos, burgers, and pizza, oh my! Head to Dames Park for the fall version of our popular Food Truck Frenzy. We’ll have a great time enjoying delicious food truck fare, hanging out with some of your favorite characters and getting into the spooky spirit!
Admission and parking to the Food Truck Fright is free, and you can see the whole tasty lineup of food trucks on deck at www.ofallon.mo.us/food-truck-frenzy
Friday, October 4
Calling all pumpkin pirates! It’s time for the annual Pumpkin Plunge! Search the Renaud Center pool for the perfect pumpkin to decorate. It’s a treasure hunt like no other! Once you’ve picked the perfect one, you’ll be able to decorate it poolside before splashing back into the water for some playtime fun. We have a special morning session for our littlest swimmers. Pre-registration is required by Friday, September 27 or until spaces are filled. Min/Max: 20/45 (Jr. Min/Max: 20/30)
Jr. Pumpkin Plunge
210216-E F 11:00A-12:00P Oct 4
Pumpkin Plunge
210216-A F 5:30-6:30P
Embrace the crisp autumn air and vibrant colors with a nostalgic tractor-pulled hayride through historic Fort Zumwalt Park! After your ride, unwind by the bonfire! Bring your favorite s’mores ingredients, share spooky stories, and extend the cozy fall vibes. This fall experience is perfect for families and friends looking to enjoy a simple yet fun evening in one of our great parks! Hayrides must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. For more information or to sign up for a hayride time slot, please visit our website at www.ofallon.mo.us/hayrides
Look for this symbol throughout the O’Fallon Update and Parks & Rec Guide to find events that need your help! Join our volunteer team by calling 636-3795417 or email volunteer@ofallonmo.gov
Drive Through & Stroll tickets on sale November 4th!
8, 9, & 10
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE!
Book your Specialty Ride in Advance!
TROLLEY RIDES, SLEIGH HAYRIDES, & CITY TRAIN RIDES
Looking for a truly unforgettable Celebration of Lights experience? On select nights, your family can experience the lights on a sleigh hayride, an enclosed trolley, or the City train!
Rides are back! (EXCLUDING DEC 8)
AVAILABLE THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, & SUNDAYS
Our festive trolley rides are back this year! Trolleys are fully enclosed and heated, with comfortable padded seats and windows all around!
Tickets are $15 per seat. Each trolley can accommodate 30 passengers. Riders must park at Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center, and arrive 15 minutes prior to your ride time for loading. Trolley rides run hourly at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. and must be reserved in advance. For reservations, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/celebration-of-lights
With more than a million twinkling lights and sparkling holiday scenes designed and funded by local organizations, this festive one-mile route will put everyone in the holiday spirit. Started in 1991, this holiday tradition attracts more than 13,000 vehicles each year, and more than 15,000 individuals take a walk under the shimmering canopy of lights during the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll.
Drive through the park in your own vehicle and experience the display with your family. Celebration of Lights is open from 6–9 p.m. nightly!
Tickets are $16 per vehicle and must be purchased in advance online at www.ofallon.mo.us/COL, via phone at 636-474-2732, or in-person at the Renaud Center. Once purchased, tickets are good for any night of the festival, no reservations needed! *Park is closed to vehicles on the following dates: December 2, 8 , 9, 10, and 16.
Sunday, December 8, through Tuesday, December 10 6–8:30 p.m., Fort Zumwalt Park
For three nights only, visitors will walk along the illuminated route, visit with Santa and other special holiday characters, live reindeer, and enjoy a fireworks show over Lake Whetsel. Fireworks start at 7 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. each night.
Tickets are $8, and are now on sale! Tickets must be purchased in advance online at www.ofallon.mo.us/holiday-stroll, there will be no sales at the gate. All sales final.
PARKING WITH FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE IS ONLY AVAILABLE AT: FORT ZUMWALT WEST HIGH SCHOOL, 1251 TURTLE CREEK DRIVE.
Wednesday, November 20
6–8 p.m., O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall)
Ring in the holiday season with this O’Fallon favorite! Gather your family and join Mayor Bill Hennessy in counting down to the lighting of the great tree in City Hall, officially welcoming the holiday magic to O’Fallon. With plenty of children’s activities, holiday music, festive vendors, food trucks, and a chance to meet Santa, there’s something for the whole family! In the spirit of giving, please bring donations of canned or boxed food, & personal care items for local food pantries to share with O’Fallon residents in need.
November 29 – December 30
Nightly, Fort Zumwalt Park
It just wouldn’t feel like the holidays without the annual Celebration of Lights display in Fort Zumwalt Park! Join us at this magical winter wonderland for an unforgettable trip through our holiday light display. Celebration of Lights is full of hand-crafted scenes designed and funded by local organizations, churches, and businesses. Tickets must be purchased in advance; get yours at www.ofallon.mo.us/celebration-of-lights.
Weekends, December 13 - 15 & 20 - 22
7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), East Entrance
On a cold Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly and bitter old man, hunches over his work, despising the holiday spirit. That night, however, his life takes a dramatic turn. The ghost of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, appears, bound by heavy chains forged from a lifetime of greed. Marley warns Scrooge of a similar fate unless he changes his ways.
See the lights from an enclosed trolley, sleigh hayride or the City train! These special rides tend to fill quickly. Reservations are required. See www.ofallon.mo.us/celebration-of-lights for more details, including pre-purchase information.
Santa's Winter Wonderland
DECEMBER 7 • KREKEL CIVIC CENTER • TICKETED EVENT
Snaps with Santa + Paws & Claus
DECEMBER 8 • O'DAY LODGE • TICKETED EVENT
Snowball Blizzard Blitz
DECEMBER 13 • RENAUD CENTER • TICKETED EVENT
Written by Charles Dickens and adapted by Larry D. Quiggins, Scrooge: A Christmas Carol is a timeless tale of redemption, reminding us of the importance of compassion, love, and the transformative power of the holiday spirit.
Join O’Fallon Theatre Works and O’Fallon Parks & Rec for a fun evening of dinner and a show! Before each curtain rises, enjoy a catered dinner at City Hall alongside other show goers before heading upstairs to see the production!
Turn to page 19 of the Parks & Rec Guide to learn more!
Saturday, September 21
8 a.m. – noon, Environmental Services building
O’Fallon’s Environmental Services Division offers a “Shred-It Day” where current trash customers can bring in boxes of paper to be shredded in a secure environment. The event will take place on Saturday, September 21, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Environmental Services building at 1550 Progress West Lane.
To participate, place the documents in cardboard bankers’ boxes, or cardboard boxes of a similar size, and drive up to the facility and drop them off. Please make sure the boxes are not too heavy to lift or overfilled. The service is free for residents for up to five bankers-sized boxes. Additional boxes will be accepted for a cost of $5 per box. Non-residents may also drop off paper for shredding at a cost of $5 per box.
Residents must bring photo identification showing O’Fallon residency and all trash customers must have their account in good standing in order to receive the free services.
Please do not bring computer discs or hanging file rods. If you can tear it, then we can shred it with this complimentary service. It is okay for documents to have staples or paper clips.
Saturday, September 14 and November 16
8 a.m. – 11 a.m., parking lot southwest of CarShield Field
Bring outdated or broken electronics and appliances to O’Fallon’s Free Electronics & Appliance Recycling Events! The drop-off events will be held in the parking lot at the southwest corner of T.R. Hughes Blvd. and Tom Ginnever Avenue, adjacent to CarShield Field. The events are free except for the following:
• LED/LCD/Plasma televisions = $20
• CRT monitors = $5
• CRT TV’s 26” or less = $30
• CRT TV’s 27” or greater = $50
• Wood console and big screen/projection TVs = $50
• Any freon containing unit = $10
See our website for a detailed list of recycling fees.
For a detailed list of items that can be recycled, and associated fees for items, please visit www.ofallon.mo.us/electronicsrecycling. Or, call Environmental Services at 636-272-0477.
Saturday, October 12 and December 14
7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Environmental Services Transfer Station
Make plans to drop off your oversized trash at our free Bulk Waste Drop-off events! Current O’Fallon trash customers can drop off certain items that are too large to fit in trash containers, such as carpeting or furniture, at the City’s waste transfer station. The Bulk Waste Drop-off is only open to City of O’Fallon trash customers. The transfer station is located at 1572 Progress West Lane. For a full list of eligible items and event rules, please visit www.ofallon.mo.us/bulk-waste
Planning on redoing your kitchen? Need to clean out the basement or garage? A large roll-off trash container delivered right to your driveway can make these big jobs much easier!
Roll-off containers may be used for most trash, excluding tires, appliances, liquids, car batteries, and hazardous waste. In addition, roll-off containers may be used for yard waste projects, but yard waste may not be combined with other trash.
Container sizes vary with 10-, 20-, and 30-yard containers currently available. Visit www.ofallon.mo.us/roll-off or call 636-272-0477 to reserve a roll-off container.
For more information, please visit www.ofallon.mo.us/pd.
In 2022, the O’Fallon Missouri Police Department committed to a multi-year process to seek accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This accreditation is considered the gold standard in law enforcement and focuses on standards that provide best practices related to life, health, and safety procedures for law enforcement agencies. These standards are considered foundational for contemporary law enforcement agencies.
A previous attempt at CALEA accreditation nearly three decades ago was unsuccessful due to insufficient resources. However, the department remained steadfast in its pursuit of excellence. In 2019, they achieved accreditation through the Missouri Police Chiefs Accreditation process, laying a solid foundation for the more comprehensive CALEA standards. Accreditation is not a one-time achievement but an ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and community service. The O'Fallon Police Department is dedicated to upholding the values recognized by this achievement for years to come.
For more information or to register for an event, visit www.ofallon. mo.us/volunteer.
Friday, September 13, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., O’Fallon Municipal Centre
Honor the first responders who bravely rushed to help those in need on September 11, 2001, by helping to save local lives through blood donations. Appointments recommended.
Saturday, September 14, 9 a.m., O’Fallon Municipal Centre
Package personal care items and snack food for shipment to military troops currently serving overseas, or create cards and notes of appreciation for local first-responders. Pre-registration is required.
Friday, September 20, 7 p.m., Veterans Memorial Walk
This candle-lighting ceremony is dedicated to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who remain missing in action or imprisoned on foreign soil, and the families who are still waiting to welcome them home once again.
Saturday, November 2, 9–11 a.m.; Lunch 11 a.m. – noon
Become a major participant in the community by volunteering on the largest national day of service in the country! Volunteer projects are environmentally-focused. Pre-registration is required.
Monday, November 11, 11 a.m., Veterans Memorial Walk
America has an estimated 20,000,000 veterans, and we owe each of them a “thank you” for our country’s freedom. Please join us at this ceremony in honoring and thanking our nation’s veterans for keeping our country safe.
Saturday, November 23, 9–11 a.m., O’Fallon Municipal Centre
Families are invited to join us to distribute items donated in the Cornucopia of Care Food Drive, and decorate placemats. Pre-registration is required.
November 4 to December 13, 2024 - Multiple Drop-off Sites
Join us in restocking local pantry shelves with canned and boxed food items. Drop off your contribution to any of our locations. Learn more at www.ofallon.mo.us/ cornucopia-of-care.
Sculptor:
Sculptor: Elizabeth Arzt
Sculptor: Fred Napoli
Sculptor: Jenn Peek
Sculptor: Dan Perry
Sculptor: Ben Pierce
Sculptor: Alex Mendez
Sculptor: Noah Kirby
Sculptor: Luke Achterberg
100 North Main St., O'Fallon, MO
The O'Fallon Municipal Centre is the home of many departments that keep integral city services operational.
• City Council Chambers
• Veterans Assistance Office
• Multi-Purpose Room
• Community Room
• Cultural Arts Gallery
• O'Fallon Theatre Works Stage
1019 Bryan Rd., O'Fallon, MO
The Justice Center is the home of the O'Fallon Police Department, and Municipal Court for the cities of O'Fallon, Weldon Spring, and Lake Saint Louis.
2650 Tri Sports Cir., O’Fallon, MO
O’Fallon’s 66,000-square-foot indoor recreation complex.
• Fitness Center
• 10,000-square-foot Natatorium
• Aerobics Room
• Gym
305 Civic Park Dr., O'Fallon, MO
3,300-square-foot event space available for full and half-day reservations!
1100 O'Day Park Dr., O'Fallon, MO
Over 4,000-square-foot venue has seating for up to 250 guests, and can host weddings and receptions, conferences and meetings, and private parties and events.
800 Belleau Creek Rd., O'Fallon, MO
Dedicated in 2001, the Veterans Memorial Walk is a place to honor all U.S. soldiers, past and present.
900 TR Hughes Blvd., O'Fallon, MO
CarShield Field is the home of The O'Fallon Hoots! This baseball field is located in Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, and is a modern baseball stadium with ample seating and concessions, private tent suites, and many other amenities.
403 Civic Park Dr., O'Fallon, MO
• Three Water Slides
• One-meter Spring Diving Board
• Long Lazy River
• Splash Pad
• Interactive Water Playground
• Family-Friendly Whirlpool
