O’Fallon Update The Official Quarterly Publication of the City of O’Fallon, Missouri Summer 2014 • www.ofallon.mo.us
Spend your summer out and about in O’Fallon Make plans for July 2 – 4 with O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest website The quickest way to find O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest information — when the fireworks will start, where to park and catch a shuttle ride, Kids’ Zone hours, concert and sideshow performances and more — is to visit www.heritageandfreedomfest. com. You can even listen to clips from the most popular songs by nationally-known entertainers Switchfoot, Chris Cagle, Survivor, JT Hodges and BoDeans.
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y family and I are truly blessed to live in such a wonderful community. Each year, it’s great to see everyone emerge from a long winter to explore all of the summer fun that O’Fallon has to offer! It is such an amazing feeling to walk through Westhoff Park and see Brendan’s Playground filled with children of all ages and abilities playing together or to just enjoy a backyard barbecue with wonderful neighbors in the summer evenings. It doesn’t matter where you go in O’Fallon, there is so much excitement and fun for all ages. You’ll see families playing, shopping and dining together, and just enjoying each other’s company. It’s what makes this City so special. This summer, much of the excitement will be centered on Ozzie Smith Sports Complex. The annual Heritage & Freedom Fest will once again be bursting with great carnival rides, music and unique activities — many of them free! And, with one of the most diverse music lineups that we’ve had in years, you’re sure to find a band that fits your tastes. Just turn the page to check out this year’s fantastic free concerts. The summer fun extends throughout the City as many of our parks will be home to great events. Civic Park will once again welcome music lovers for the free weekly Jammin’ concerts, and Fort Zumwalt Park will host our newest monthly event, Food Truck Frenzy, featuring unique food offerings and cool music. Check out page 6 for the schedules. Of course, this only scratches the surface of everything going on around O’Fallon this summer, so check out this O’Fallon Update for all of the fun. And, as you enjoy the summer, remember to “Keep it in the ‘O’” and shop and dine in O’Fallon! Have a great summer!
Bill Hennessy, Mayor
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Heritage & Freedom Fest, July 2– 4
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Upcoming Events
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Roscoe’s Den
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Public Works
10 Police Bulletins
Get in touch with O’Fallon using our free mobile app Now it’s even easier to notify the City of issues or find City-related information 24/7. The free Citizens First Mobile App allows you to communicate with City staff using your iPhone, iPad, iPod or Android mobile device. To download the Citizens First Mobile App, visit Google Play or the Apple App Store and search for “O’Fallon.” Turn to page 11 for more information about using Citizens First for help with requests, information or concerns.
11 Citizens First 12 City Calendar
See reverse for the Summer Parks & Rec Guide