ST. LOUIS, MO (October 29, 2009) — On October 30, the United Way Holiday Volunteer Guide will be available. This free guide is full of holiday-related volunteer opportunities for all ages between Thanksgiving week and New Years Day. The
St. Louis, Mo., October 28, 2009 — Lydia’s House was recently selected as a Liberty Bell Award recipient by the Young Lawyers Council of the Missouri Bar. The local non-profit organization has been honored for exceptional efforts within the
WHAT: Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) New Member Recruitment Event
WHEN: Thursday, November 5, 2009
November 7th, 2009, ST. LOUIS, MO – The science of Sustainable Design and its impact on our world is the focus of the local celebration of the fifth annual World Usability Day.
Created by the Usability
WITS and the City of Ballwin will be hosting the 6th
annual America Recycles Day Computer/Electronic Collection recycling
event.
WITS has been hosting America Recycles Day events since 2004 for the
Missouri and
Michelle Schiller-Baker will be the featured guest speaker at Project Backpack's fundraiser luncheon open to the public at Russo's Spazio Westport on November 21 at noon.
ST. LOUIS, MO., October 18, 2009
Project Backpack Board
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H1N1 Pregnancy Vaccination Day Sponsored by St. John’s Mercy Children’s Hospital and St. Louis County Department of Health
St. John’s Mercy Children’s Hospital, in conjunction with the St. Louis County
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For more information, please contact:
Marcy Bursac
Development Director
314-534-1010 ext. 226
marcy@shalomhousestl.org
GUY PHILLIPS AND KIM TUCCI HELP RAISE $60,000
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ST. LOUIS, MO (October 13, 2009) Greg Busch of LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis announces the debut of the LTS inTouch Social Media Marketing services to assist with the development and implementation of online marketing strategies in order to create
Taum Sauk Fund Board hosts public meeting Thursday October 15, 2009 in Centerville, MO
Contact: Kevin Perry (For immediate release) (573) 680-5069
CENTERVILLE, MO, OCTOBER 4, 2009 - The Taum Sauk Fund Board
The St. Louis Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is currently seeking grant applications for the upcoming grant awards cycle which runs from April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011. All grant applications are due by December 7,
Illinois AMVETS State Commander to visit Jefferson Barracks
SPRINGFIELD-AMVETS Department of Illinois Commander, Rudy Spaulding will be visiting
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October 1, 2009
CONTACT:
Colene McEntee, Public Relations
According to U.S. Department of Justice, 1 in every 4 American women will be a victim of domestic violence at some point in her life. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Lydia's House is sponsoring the St. Louis premiere of Olivia Kraus'
The Wachovia/Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded a grant to CID - Central Institute for the Deaf to support the school's professional outreach activities.
CID offers curricula, assessment tools, continuing education workshops,
Enjoy an elegant dinner with fine wines along with smooth jazz by saxophonist Tim Cunningham at Family Support Network's 2009 Wine Dinner & Auction in St. Louis on Friday, Nov. 13 at The RItz-Carlton, St. Louis. Proceeds from the event will support
St. Louis community groups, foundations and businesses
donate $125,000 to Boys & Girls Town of Missouri to help children in foster care
Program reducing multiple placements for foster children is the only one in Missouri
Silver Spring, Maryland (September 24, 2009) - The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) today announced that the Saint Louis Zoo was granted accreditation by AZA's independent Accreditation
Manchester, MO - (September 23, 2009) - Families, friends and community supporters of adults with developmental disabilities will be interested to know that Lafayette Industries has teamed with Barnes & Noble, Inc. to host a public book fair
More than 23 million people aged 12 or older needed treatment for a substance use disorder in the United States in 2007, and last year in Missouri alone, an estimated 477,000 people, roughly 10% of the population, and their families were affected by
LIONS ROAMING THE STREETS
Members of the area Lions Club will take to the streets of St. Louis city and county, and the entire state on 10/2-10/3 to raise funds as part of the annual Candy
15th Annual Golf Tournament Raises Funds to Support Programs
St. Louis, MO - On August 24, 2009, Family Resource Center (FRC) held their 15th Annual Golf Tournament, an event that raised over $130,000 for prevention
Non-Profit Meets BBB Standards for Charity Accountability
St. Louis, MO - Area non-profit agency Family Resource Center (FRC), an organization dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse for the past
St. Louis, MO - In June, area non-profit agency Family Resource Center (FRC) was awarded $243,000 by the St. Louis Mental Health Board to provide funding for the two of the organization's core programs that address the mental health of children
New program will provide resources to parents of children with Serious Emotional Disorders (SED)
St. Louis, MO - Area non-profit agency Family Resource Center (FRC) has announced the addition Parent
A scientific conference of the world's leading conservationists will meet in St. Louis on October 5 and 6, 2009, to give an unprecedented view of the world's resources, it was announced today by the Saint Louis Zoo.
The all-star line-up of
St. Louis, MO - On Saturday, September 12, celebrity guest Holly Robinson Peete, emcee Guy Phillips of Y98 and a sell-out crowd of more than 550 of St. Louis' most stylish philanthropists converged upon Plaza Frontenac for St. Louis Magazine's sixth
Gourmet to Go is bringing their high quality food items andimpeccable service to downtown St. Louis. Opening day is Monday, September 21st at Broadway and Olivein St. Louis Place, across from Met Square.
AARP is looking for volunteers to help middle-and low-income taxpayers complete their federal and state income-tax forms in 2010.
Volunteers will receive free training and will work at least four hours a week from February 1 through April
News Release: Taum Sauk Fund Board hosts public meeting Thursday September 17, 2009 in Centerville, MO
Contact: Kevin Perry, (573) 680-5069 (For immediate release)
CENTERVILLE, MO, September 13, 2009 - The Board
ST. LOUIS, MO.-Dillon International, Inc., will present a FREE informational meeting on international adoption from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at the Dillon International office, One First Missouri Center, Suite 115, in St. Louis.
Sept. 4, 2009 - St. Louis, Mo. - Recently, Places for People, Inc. (PfP) accepted the first annual 2009 RESPECT Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness St. Louis (NAMI St. Louis) for Outstanding Mental Health Agency. NAMI St. Louis developed
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September 3, 2009
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Colene McEntee, Public Relations
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September 1, 2009
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Colene McEntee, Public Relations
(Lake Saint Louis, MO) The First Baptist Church of Lake Saint Louis has launched a new website to help communicate with both members and non-members alike the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Their website at
The 1 And Only is a brand new Christian Family Restaurant and Lending Library. They serve a Strictly All Natural & Organic Cuisine, with about 95% of the ingredients being Organic and the remaining All Natural.
They use Sustainable
The Marine Corps motto, Semper Fi, reminds Marines to be "always faithful" to their country, the Corps, the mission at hand and each other, no matter what. The 5th annual Missouri Friends of Injured Marines Golf Outing will be held at 10:30 a.m. on
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will host its first-ever Spare Nothing for the Cure on Sunday, October 11. The bowling event will raise money for breast cancer screening, treatment, education and research
St. Louis, MO - Because of its strong record of achievements and leadership ability, Missouri state government has requested that AmeriCorps St. Louis (ACSTL) help address the rising unemployment associated with the myriad of
St. Louis, Mo., August 18, 2009 - A new partnership between Lydia's House, the Family Health Care Center, Saint Louis University School of Nursing and the Missouri Foundation for Health, will enable Lydia's House, a transitional housing program for
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Marcy Bursac
Development Director
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marcy@metrohomelesscenter.org
SHALOM HOUSE AWARDED $100,000 GRANT FROM
THE
SAUGET, IL (August 17, 2009) - On September 2, United Way's Illinois Division kicks off its annual fundraising drive at GCS Ballpark, home of the Gateway Grizzlies. The game against the Rockford Riverhawks begins at 6:05.
Over 260 excited Lafayette Industries staff, Board members, community officials and United Parcel Service volunteers came together to celebrate the accomplishments of local adults with disabilities on July 31st.
(KENNETT, MO) - Planning is underway for the 20-year reunion of the Kennett High School Class of 1989. The event will be held Saturday, November 28, 2009 at the Kennett Country Club. Reunion organizers are seeking to reconnect with former
St. Louis - August 4, 2009 - Jeremy Patch has joined the St. Louis Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure as Director of Grants and Mission Initiatives, announced today by the Affiliate's Executive Director Helen
CHALLENGE YOURSELF, NATURE AT PARKS DEPARTMENT'S WILD IN THE WOODS TRAIL RUN SERIES
St. Charles County Parks Department - For those individuals seeking something a bit more challenging than another walk in the park, the St.
August 4, 2009
Miriam Foundation Announces
United Way of Greater St. Louis and UniGroup, Inc.
team up for sixth annual 5K run/walk
ST. LOUIS, MO (August 1, 2009) - United Way of Greater St. Louis announced that
ST. LOUIS, July 27 --- HopeBUILD and the St. Louis County Department of Health are the recipients of a one-year Community Action Grant from the American Heart Association in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The Community Action Grant initiative
News Release
Contact: Kevin Perry
(For immediate release)
573-680-5069
CENTERVILLE, MO, July 22, 2009 - The Taum Sauk Fund (TSF) announced today the opening of a procurement processes for
St. John's Mercy Foundation Presents ‘Benefit for the Kids' Week
Week Starts with Golf Tournament and Ends with Dinner Auction
Wanted: Animal lovers to help teach about the wonders of the natural world at the Saint Louis Zoo. Interviews are taking place in August, 2009, for the training session beginning in January, 2010.
Docents are volunteer educators dedicated
The Saint Louis Zoo will celebrate the profession of zookeepers this week, July 19-25, 2009, National Zookeeper Week.
"The Zoo is happy to honor this amazing group of animal specialists," says Dr. Jeffrey P. Bonner, Dana Brown President and CEO
Cork Tree Creative, an Edwardsville-based public relations and marketing firm, has added Kerrie Smothers as director of social media outreach.
Smothers has ten years experience in radio as a host/producer at 101.1The River, 104.1 The Mall, and
What: Chocolate, Wine and All That Jazz - Tri County Division of United Way campaign kickoff
When: Saturday, August 29, 6 - 9 p.m.
Where: Chandler Hill Vineyards, 596 Defiance Road, Defiance, MO 63341 (15 minutes from
Contact: Kevin Perry, (573) 680-5069
(For immediate release)
CENTERVILLE, MO, July 7, 2009 - The Board of Directors of The Taum Sauk Fund will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Reynolds County Courthouse, Highway 21,
This year's St. Louis Kidney Walk posted record numbers across the board, doubling the number of walkers from the previous year and raising more than $146,000 - a jump of nearly 60 percent over last year's total.
The event, held at Saint Louis
ST. LOUIS, June 30, 2009 -- Honorary chair Brenda Warner and dozens of volunteers helped raise $120,000 at the seventh annual Angel Ball on behalf of Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc., an international notfor-profit
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June 30, 2009
CONTACT:
Colene McEntee, Public Relations
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (June 30, 2009)- The Missouri Alliance for Drug Endangered Children will hold its first summit on July 21 - 22, 2009 at the Resort at Port Arrowhead in Lake Ozark, Missouri to address the needs of drug endangered
The Crossing restaurant in Clayton will host a Wine Dinner on Tuesday evening, July 7th, featuring four great wines from the Northwest and one from California.
These wines will be paired with food prepared by chef Jim Fiala. Menu items will
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. - Thirty-five Purple Heart recipients will make Fort Leonard Wood history by becoming charter members of the "Heart of Missouri," Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 140, the first chapter the area has ever had.
ST. LOUIS - Join us in the Boathouse Beer Garden for beer, bands and summer fun! The Beer Garden is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week throughout the summer, and bands will perform Friday and Saturday evenings, 7 - 11 p.m.
Contact: Kevin Perry
(For immediate release)
(573) 680-5069
CENTERVILLE, MO, June 16, 2009 - The Taum Sauk Fund Board will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at the Reynolds County Courthouse, Highway 21,
Defiance, Mo.- For the first time ever on July 11, the Historic Daniel Boone Home and Boonesfield Village will be offering a reenactment of the game of Town Ball. Town Ball is considered by many to be the predecessor to the great American sport of
St. Louis, Missouri - June 8th, 2009 - The St. Louis Food Drive will be having its second annual food drive June 13th through June 20th throughout the south St. Louis County and northern Jefferson County area to benefit the local food
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June 3, 2009
CONTACT:
Colene McEntee, Public Relations
(ST. LOUIS) May 8, 2009--Assistance League of St. Louis, a nonprofit volunteer service organization, is pleased to announce Janet Schmidt as the new President for the 2009-2010 term. Schmidt has been a member for 10 years, serving on the Board of
Several area residents have achieved "Top Fundraiser" status in support of the St. Louis Kidney Walk, turning in more than $1,000 each in donations in support of the annual event, hosted by the National Kidney Foundation.
Current "Top
One out of every three bites of food we eat depends on pollinators. Honeybees, bumblebees and other insects, birds and small mammals pollinate over 90% of the planet's flowering plants and one third of human food crops.
June 22-28, 2009 has
ALL SAINTS CHURCH PLANS FOR PARISH PICNIC ON JUNE 13-14
All Saints Church, located at 7 McMenamy Road in Saint Peters, off Highway 70, will be hosting their annual picnic on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14.
May 26, 2009- On Saturday, May 30, more than 1,000 individuals are expected to celebrate the start of summer at Neighborhood Houses' Familiy Fun Fair. This annual event, which serves as the kick-off to Neighborhood Houses' summer programming, begins at
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Director of Public Relations
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heatherkemper@foster-adopt.org
Ready...Set...Go! Charge up for St. Louis Children's Hospital Make Tracks for the Zoo, set to run on Sunday, June 7, 2009. The Saint Louis Zoo's annual 5K run/walk at 8 a.m. and one-mile fun run/walk at 9:30 a.m. will wind through Forest Park.
May 1, 2009 - (Saint Louis, MO - LFA) - Most Americans likely can describe warning signs and health risks associated with breast cancer and heart disease, but, according to a recent survey conducted by the Ad Council, 8 out of 10 people are unaware of
A few of our students have been laid off in the past year and we encouraged them to continue their training free of charge. In times of stress are when Aikido and meditation training can be the greatest
TWELVE UPSCALE RESTAURANTS CONTRIBUTE AUCTION CERTIFICATES TO OPERATION FOOD SEARCH BENEFIT
ST. LOUIS, April 30, 2009 -- One dozen of the area's finest restaurants are contributing $100 gift certificates as auction
Area businesses are taking a stand against kidney disease by lending their support to St. Louis' 8th Annual Kidney Walk scheduled for June 6 at Saint Louis
The public is invited to a special meeting of the Civil Air Patrol on Wednesday, April 29th, at the Missouri National
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, the preeminent leadership organizationfor girls, proudly announces the 2009 Girls and Women of Distinction.
The St. Louis Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced today it has awarded over $2.5 million to 27 local programs dedicated to breast cancer screening, treatment, education and support and one grant that supports local research and clinical
More than 800 breast cancer survivors, many joined by their "co-survivors" who helped them through their diagnosis, treatment and recovery, are expected to celebrate survivorship at the Annual Survivor Luncheon, April 26 at 11 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton
ST. LOUIS, MO (April 22, 2009) - United Way of Greater St. Louis is offering non-profits, community agencies and faith-based organizations the opportunity to apply for one-time grants. For 2009, there are nine grant topics available within
Saint Louis, MO, April 20, 2009- Cameron's Smile brachial plexus palsy support group will host a benefit dinner and silent auction on Saturday, May 30, 2009. The Keynote speaker will be Mr. Lomas Brown, former NFL star and current
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April 20, 2009
CONTACT:
Colene McEntee, Public Relations
Local Church Launches Free Prescription Assistance Program
(O-Fallon, MO- April 20, 2009) Neighbors are Helping Neighbors find healthcare resources in and around O' Fallon through the Neighborhood Rx Assistance Program.
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The Crossing restaurant in Clayton will host a wine dinner on Tuesday,April 21st, 7pm, featuring the acclaimed wines of Robert SinskeyVineyards of Napa Valley, California.
The Saint Louis Zoo Association has elected new officers and members of the executive committee, it was recently announced. The Saint Louis Zoo Association provides the Zoo leadership for fundraising, conservation education, programming,
Contact: Kevin Perry
(For immediate release)
573-636-7000 ext. 512
CENTERVILLE, MO, APRIL 11, 2009 - The Taum Sauk Fund Board will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the Reynolds County Courthouse,
Baileys' Chocolate Bar is pleased to announce that they are now selling men's and women's t-shirts in all sizes with their new slogan "cheaper than therapy". These are premium 100% organic cotton shirts in a deep chocolate hue. Also
In an effort to provide our guests with a souvenir of their visit to Rooster, whether they be a tourist in town briefly, or a loyal customer, we are now offering artistically designed t-shirts in men's and women's sizes made from 100% organic
Alan C. Braverman, M.D. will be honored at the 2009 American Heart Association Heart Ball with the Hugh D. McCulloch Award on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown St. Louis.
Each year the Greater St.
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Parents magazine revealed the exclusive findings from its first-ever 10 Best Zoos for Kids survey. The Saint Louis Zoo was named one of the top three.
"We are very proud to be recognized as a great place for children to learn about nature
Full meal delivery system offers Grilled Mesquite Scallops & Rice Pilaf LTO
Full meal delivery system offers Grilled Mesquite Scallops & Rice Pilaf LTOIn honor of the Lenten season, Steak-Out Char-Broiled Delivery announces
Murray's Shaved Ice at 3407 Watson Road in St. Louis will open for the 2009 season on Saturday, April 4th. To celebrate the Opening Day of another season, Murray's will offer two shaved ices for the price of one from open until close (2PM until
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March 26, 2009
Contact: Donna J Gamache, director of communications
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Low-res images of volunteers and one of
Civil Air Patrol Continues to Fight Floods on the Red River
The North Dakota (ND) and Minnesota (MN) Wings of the Civil Air Patrol continue to assist the state of North Dakota with the Red River Floods near
St. Louis, MO--March 20, 2009--Baileys' Chocolate Bar and law students at St. Louis University School of Law are pleased to announce the Chocolate for Children fundraiser to be held for the Missouri Court Appointed Special Advocates
ST. LOUIS -- March 18, 2009 -- America's Center Catering received top honors at the St. Louis chapter of the International Special Event Society (ISES) awards banquet. The in-house catering department of St. Louis' America's Center
Full meal delivery system offers Grilled Mesquite Scallops & Rice Pilaf LTO
ATLANTA - In honor of the Lenten season, Steak-Out Char-Broiled Delivery announces the mouth-watering addition of
Community Invited to Free Special Events - Including Free "Open House" Week
ST. LOUIS, March 16, 2009-
The much anticipated grand opening of the Jewish Community Center's
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March 13, 2009
CONTACT:
Colene McEntee, Public Relations
From the ever-popular Camp KangaZoo to individual programs for all ages, the Saint Louis Zoo Education Department has classes, overnight experiences and daytime adventures for everyone in the family.
Camp KangaZoo has two themes this year.
Contact: Nancy Schnoebelen
Vice President Marketing & Communications
(314) 615-7617, nschnoebelen@slcec.com
March 11,
The Saint Louis Zoo recently received a $10,000 Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation for assessment, inventory and removal of hazard trees around the Zoo's campus.
Removal of 29
Who: People interested in learning more about diversity in our region and United Way of Greater St. Louis Leadership Initiative* members.
What: Educational Forum: Capitalizing on Differences in Gender, Diversity
WASHINGTON - AAUW is one of only 24 organizations nationally to receive an Award of Excellence in the first round of the 2009 Associations Advance America Awards program, a national competition sponsored by
NBC News Host and Correspondent, Hoda Kotb, and the Women On NewsChannel 5 will serve as honorary chairs for the 2009 Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure® to be held Saturday, June 13 in downtown St. Louis.
3 March 2009
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St. Louis Regional Exchange Collaborative Enables St. Louis' Metropolitan Internet
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St. Louis - Assistance League of St. Louis, a nonprofit volunteer service organization, will host its 10th Annual Golf Classic on May 18, 2009 at the Greenbriar Hills Country Club, 12665 Big Bend Boulevard in
Saturday, April 4
Maryland Heights Community Center
Doors open at 6:15 pm; questions start at 7:00 pm
Tables of eight are $120 Reservations: (314) 415-8074 or visit http://www.parkwayalumni.org/ for a registration formParkway's Teacher of the Year selection committee has chosen Drew Davis, band director from Southwest Middle School, as the Parkway School District 2009 Teacher of the Year and Middle School teacher of the year. Davis will represent the
The Hillsboro Hawks Band Booster organization will hold a fundraising trivia night on Saturday, March 14, at Hillsboro High School, 123 Leon Hall Parkway, in Hillsboro. Funds raised will benefit the Hillsboro Schools Band Programs.
Doors
St. Louis, MO (Jan. 16, 2009) - Family Resource Center (FRC), a St. Louis-based non-profit agency dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse, announces the election of new Junior Advocacy Board officers: Debbie Marshall to president, Mary Kate
St. Louis Christian Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Jerry Savelle of Jerry Savelle Ministries International will minister the Word here in St. Louis during a special engagement on Sunday, March 15th.
Dr. Savelle
(St Peters, MO - February 17, 2009) Bring your renowned wit and competitive spirit to the St. Charles City-County Library Foundation's 8th Annual Trivia Challenge at the American Legion Post 312 in St. Charles on Saturday,
Yia Yia's Eurocafe will be hosting a Four Course Wine Dinner featuring wines from Washington state Winery Chateau Ste. Michelle on Wednesday, March 25th. Reception is at 6:30, Dinner at 7:00. Please call 636-537-9991 for information and
The Parkway School District would like to partner with local businesses to connect student learning with real-world 21st century career options and provide students with direction in choosing a career path.
Dine Out for the Cure® to Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Eat and Run Prior to the 11th Annual Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure®
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® will host its first
ST. LOUIS - Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) has recently hired four new employees and promoted two staff members.
Amy Gann has been hired as a research specialist for MFH's evaluation team. Gann previously worked for St.
St. Louis, MO - If the economy has you down, the hip-casual dining restaurant and bar Houlihan's in St. Louis has something to lift your spirits - a promotion starting this month that gives away sweet treats and the chance to win cash, all
Get ready for some glamour and excitement as the Center for Hearing & Speech brings the thrill of the Vegas strip to St. Louis. Guests will gather in the sleek new lobby of the William D. Purser Center on the Logan College of Chiropractic campus on
ST. LOUIS, MO (February 9, 2009) - During March 2008, hundreds of young professionals are needed to volunteer their time each Saturday with various projects at area non-profit agencies helping to build a healthy community in the St. Louis region. Young
SWANSEA - Steak-Out Char-Broiled Delivery is getting ready for what has always been their busiest day of the year - Valentine's Day. This year, Steak-Out of Swansea, part of the nation's largest full-meal delivery system, is pulling out all the
For Immediate Release
Contact: David Craig
636-346-3434
This Valentine’s Day, Chef Jim Fiala (fee-AH-la) at The
News Release: Taum Sauk Fund Investment Committee hosts public meeting February 9, 2009 in Centerville, MO
Contact: Kevin Perry
(For immediate release)
573-636-7000 ext. 512
CENTERVILLE, MO, January 30, 2009 -- The Taum Sauk
Contact: Kevin Perry
(For immediate release)
573-636-7000 ext. 512
CENTERVILLE, MO, JANUARY 30, 2009 -- The Taum Sauk Fund
ST. CHARLES, MO, January 27, 2009 -- A record total of $17,000 was raised at the seventh annual EPC Classic Carfest, which was hosted by EPC, Inc., the largest professional electronics recycler and IT asset management firm in
St. Louis - Assistance League of St. Louis, a nonprofit volunteer service organization, will host an Authors Brunch Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Louis Women's Club in the Central West End. The event will feature
Parkway's Marilyn Humiston, Wren Hollow and South High Orchestra teacher has been named the statewide winner of the Missouri American String Teacher Association (MoASTA) 2009 Elementary Educator Award. As the winner, Humiston will receive a
Text-Donation Program and Employee Food Drive Will Help Feed Millions of Children
ST. LOUIS, Mo., Jan. 22, 2009 - In response to President Barack Obama's call for all Americans to participate in an annual national
Treat your Valentine to an intimate evening at the Saint Louis Zoo! You and your sweetheart will be served a three-course meal, including wine and a chocolate dessert. After dinner, you'll hear a fascinating presentation on the "Rules of
GECC will help families with incomes of $42,000 or less
ST. LOUIS, MO (January 20, 2009) - Need help with your tax preparation? If you live in St. Louis City or County and your household income
For more information contact
Christy McCutcheon, KidSmart
314-291-6211,
This year do something truly unique for your sweetheart, and adopt a Grevy's zebra! For $40, including shipping and handling, the Saint Louis Zoo will deliver a zebra adoption package to anyone on your gift list in the United States.
The
On Jan. 17, a group of 63 Parkway juniors and seniors and their 12 chaperones will depart for Washington, D.C. to be part of United States history--the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America, Barack Obama. The trip has been
On Jan. 17, a group of 63 Parkway juniors and seniors and their 12 chaperones will depart for Washington, D.C. to be part of United States history--the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America, Barack Obama. The trip has been
Crown Center for Senior Living in University City, 8350 Delcrest Dr., will have an event to celebrate the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 20 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Residents will gather to hear music by students from the
St. Louis, Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter this week announced the appointment of Cynthia Erickson as Chief Executive Officer. Erickson brings a wealth of experience in both the nonprofit and
Donations Are Desperately Needed to Continue Operating
Having both lost their lease and outgrown the original facility, the board of TreeHouse Wildlife Center in Fosterburg, Illinois is faced with either relocating
A Dillon International representative will give an overview of the licensed, non-profit agency's adoption programs in China, South Korea, Haiti, and India, and upcoming programs in Ethiopia and Russia at a free information meeting held from 7:00 to
Contact:
Lauren Johnson, lauren@adminservice.com, 503-890-3544
or
info@spikenardfarm.org
Carrolton, IL
Spikenard Farm and Apiary, a non-profit educational center for training in beekeeping and
What do you do with your old electronics or computers that got replaced for Christmas and wont work with your new stuff?
Recycle them, help a senior, veteran or disaster victim and get a tax deduction!
ST. LOUIS, MO (December 22, 2008) - Missouri 2-1-1 reminds you to take care during cold weather advisories, warnings and emergencies. For information on what to do during a cold-weather emergency, Missouri residents should call 2-1-1 while cell phone
Churches Across the Country Are Being Forced to Close Their Doors Forever!!
http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2008/mar/01/0301_church/ http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2008/06/fulton_catholic_church_to_clos.htmlST. LOUIS, December 18, 2008 - The BackStoppers, a charitable organization dedicated to helping the families of St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, MO - December 17, 2008 - Sunny Lim, the creative director of The HomePort Collections in Washington, MO, has generously donated over $13,000 in kind to AT HOME'S community project. In 2009, with the help of more than 30 local designers
ST. LOUIS December 15, 2008 - Oberweis Dairy announces the launch of its Treat Delivery Program in the greater metropolitan St. Louis market, allowing consumers to order anything from milkshakes and ice cream cones to a variety of
Touchwood Creative's New Web Site for Circle of Hope Leads to Donations to Three Cancer Charities
ST. LOUIS , December 10, 2008 -- Redesigning a web site to handle e-commerce has benefited three different cancer
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Carrie Zukoski, 314-539-4029;
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Volunteers needed to help with taxes for low-income
The St. Louis Public Schools know how to roll out the red carpet for immigrant students and their families. The district operates the ESOL Welcome Center, which is specifically designed for English speakers of other
John Burgess, high school senior and Alternate Captain for the Westminster Christian Academy hockey club was the special guest assisting and speaking at the Ferguson Church of the Nazarene Children's floor hockey league awards day on Nov. 22.
Two director positions are open on the Parkway Board of Education, each for a three-year term, in the April 2009 election. Filing for the Parkway Board of Education begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, and continues until Tuesday, Jan. 20.
The Parkway Recruitment Fair for 2009-10 is a great opportunity for candidates to interview for positions as teachers, library media specialists, counselors and administrators. The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 10,
New Technology for Patients with Fluid Overload
at St. John's Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital
St. John's Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital is the first hospital in the area to offer
The combined choirs of the First United Methodist Church of St. Charles will be presenting the concert My Christ is Born on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. in the church Sanctuary. The program will feature the adult choirs and members of the festival
In the next few weeks, thousands of people in the St. Louis Area will be digging deeply into their
pockets to purchase gifts for friends, family and business associates. Now, more than ever
shoppers are
Fundraising luncheon at Spazio Westport featured speakers from the Domestic Violence Council and the Womens’ Safe House.
More
Civil Air Patrol Informational Open house to be held Thursday, December 11
The group trying to re-start a Civil Air Patrol unit in the Northeast Missouri area will hold its second informational open
The 2008 yearbook staff at Parkway's West High School received a First Class Rating with two marks of distinction from the National Scholastic Press Association's critique service. The prestigious award honors a yearbook that successfully covers
Parkway West High School Yearbook Staff Hosts Family Foto Fundraiser
Do you need to have your families photograph taken professionally? The Parkway West High School yearbook staff is conducting its first
I have recently been made aware of an organization in the St. Louis area that provides food and clothing to needy children and elderly residents of St. Louis County or the City of St. Louis. The Stafford Foundation is located at 11352 Dorsett Rd,
Organization awarded nearly $35,000 in grants to help children in need
St. Louis (November 2008) - With rising food and fuel prices and record-breaking job losses, more and more families are struggling to make ends meet. Local foundations have
South High teacher Al Trost is one of just 11 former U.S. soccer players who will be recognized as among the best this December.
As a dedicated social studies teacher at Parkway South High, Al Trost rarely asks for a day off, but you
UCP Easter Seals Heartland has teamed up with Cintas Document Management to provide document destruction services to our community on Saturday, December 6, 2008. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at UCP Easter Seals office
November 2008
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Contact: Sherry LeBlanc, Communications Coordinator
Family Resource Center
Phone: 314.534.9350 / Fax: 314.531.0372
sleblanc@frcmo.org
ST. LOUIS, MO (November 17, 2008) - The United Way Holiday Volunteer Guide is now available. This guide is full of holiday-related volunteer opportunities for all ages to take part in between Thanksgiving week and New Years Day. The guide is
November is National Hospice Month, a time when Hospices across the country are working to educate people about high quality end-of-life care.
"Thinking about Hospice is not a place but a kind of care that provides pain management, symptom
Sapphire Pan Asian, the elegant Central West End restaurant owned by CIA grad Scott Clark, is celebrating its one year anniversary on Friday November 14th and Saturday November 15th. Sapphire will be giving away a complimentary appetizer (excludes
IRS trained Tax-Aide counselors will assist individuals with low to moderate incomes in filing their taxes at numerous sites in St. Louis and St. Louis County.
Beginning February 1, appointments with
Another tax season will soon be here and the St. Louis area AARP Tax-Aide, a free volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service, is seeking volunteers to assist local residents with their tax needs. Volunteers are
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DANA BROWN CHARITABLE TRUST ANNOUNCES $3 MILLION ENDOWMENT
OF SAINT LOUIS ZOO'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE
ST. LOUIS - The Dana Brown Charitable Trust has announced a gift of $3 million to the Saint Louis Zoo to endow its position of
Grant Will Help Provide School Clothes for Children In Need
St. Louis (October 2008) - Recognizing that Assistance League of St. Louis is a bright light during these tough economic times, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of
Find holiday gifts for everyone on your list at the Saint Louis Zoo this year. Proceeds from all sales benefit the animals and programs of the Zoo. For more information, visit www.stlzoo.org.
Holiday Zootique
Shop Holiday Zootique for gifts
SAINT LOUIS ZOO PLANS NEW STINGRAY EXHIBIT NEXT SUMMER
Visitors can touch, feed these gentle ocean creatures
You can't get any closer than this! Visitors will be encouraged to watch, touch and occasionally feed stingrays at a new temporary
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573-636-7000 ext. 512
CENTERVILLE, MO, NOVEMBER 3, 2008 -- The Taum Sauk Fund Board will hold
a public meeting at 6 p.m. on November 20 at the Reynolds County
Courthouse,
Successful Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol Training Exercise in the Bootheel
MALDEN, MISSOURI - Training to meet the mission is what Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, is all about and training for
Family Resource Center Announces 10-Year Initiative to Break the
Cycle of Child Abuse and Neglect
Collaborative Partnerships in the Community Key Factor in Success
St.
WEBSTER GROVES, Missouri - Members of the Old Community Missionary Baptist Church realize some recipes are just too good to be forgotten. This realization, combined with their desire to raise funds for an expanding
There are a number of families in St. Louis that are struggling to make ends meet. They have to make many sacrifices that have a profound impact on the lives of their young children'. With these struggles, some parents rarely think about
St. Charles - The St. Charles County Pachyderm Club's regular meetings will be held at 12:00 Noon, on Fridays at the Golden Corral, 1850 Zumbehl Road, St. Charles.
Guest Speakers for November
The Urban League's Head Start program provides comprehensive services to low-income children and their families. The main goal of Head Start is to prepare children for a successful elementary school experience. Along with the educational program, Head
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. will host its Annual Weatherization Day at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at the Urban League offices located at 3701 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO 63108.
Sponsored by
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October 22, 2008
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The Valmeyer PTO is hosting a Christmas Bizarre on November 9 from 10-4 at the Valmeyer Elementary School Gym. Vendors and shoppers are needed. Tables are $15.00 each. Setup starts at 8 am. Please call (618) 935-6025 or email Missy
For more information regarding this release, please contact:
Laura Cannon, Executive Director, 314-422-0030 or cannonstlhelp@yahoo.com.
St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (St. Louis HELP)St. Louis HELP accepts donations of new and
OCTOBER 16, 2008, St. Louis, Missouri ... The St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired has awarded Dr. Claes Dohlman, Professor Emeritus at Harvard University, the Society's prestigious Leslie Dana Gold Medal.
Helen's Storybook Playground Will Honor the Late Helen Weiss
St. Louis - October 15, 2008 - The most fashionable woman in St. Louis would have approved of the newest state-of-the-art style in playgrounds.
Do you have a family member or friend with a mental illness? Have you lost a loved one to suicide? The KARLA SMITH FOUNDATION is here to help.
What: 2nd Annual Karla Smith Foundation Dinner Auction
When: Saturday,
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New Chairman of St. Louis County Domestic and Family Violence Council to speak at fundraiser to benefit Project BackpackJudge Michael D. Burton will be the featured guest speaker at Project Backpack's fundraiser luncheon open
ST. LOUIS, MO (October 14, 2008) - The United Way is making it fun and easy for you to lend a hand, if you can, to help the community this year. Between October 26 and November 2, you can help build a healthy community simply by taking part in
St. Louis, MO (October 13, 2008) - KidSmart Tools for Learning announced today that it has collected and distributed more than $10 million worth of school supplies to children in the St. Louis community since its founding in 2002.
Dot Kontak, who has served the Parkway School District for more than 17 years as a district social worker, was recently named 2008 Missouri School Social Worker of the Year by the School Social Workers Association of Missouri. In
Yia Yia's Eurocafe in Chesterfield will be having a month long celebration of our 10th year in business kicking off November 1st with daily specials featuring menu items picked from 10 years of past menus. A "Birthday Party" is scheduled for
Volunteer for a morning to build a strong community
ST. LOUIS, MO (October 7, 2008) - Sponsored by Paric Corp., United Way of Greater St. Louis' fourth annual Servathon fundraiser is Saturday, October 25, from 8:30 a.m. -
The St. Charles Titans 9u Football Team will host a BBQ fundraiser at Shirley's Restaurant & Bar, 3065 North Highway 94, St. Charles, MO on Saturday, October 11, from 11 AM to 7 PM. Pork steak plates including potato salad, baked beans and
An American Flag Retirement Ceremony will be held on October 11 at 10 a.m. (rain or shine) at Pavilion 1, at Legions Park in Eureka, MO. The public is invited to attend this free event, and encouraged to bring an optional donation of a
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CENTERVILLE, MO, OCTOBER 6, 2008 -- The Taum Sauk Fund Board will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. on October 16 at the Reynolds County
Contact: Kevin Perry 573-636-7000 ext. 512
(For immediate release)
CENTERVILLE, MO, SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 -- The Taum Sauk Fund (TSF) is encouraging interested citizens to indicate their
Yia Yia's will be hosting a five course Wine Dinner to kick off the 10 year Anniversary Celebration featuring wines from Cuvaison paired with dishes picked from past menus on Wednesday, November 5th starting with a reception at 6:30 and Dinner at 7:00.
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Contact: Sherry LeBlanc, Communications Coordinator
Family Resource Center
Phone: 314.534.9350 / Fax: 314.531.0372
sleblanc@frcmo.org
Family Resource Center Provides Mentoring
Five Parkway students garnered half of the 10 awards given in the state of Missouri for Achievement in Writing by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Students representing two of Parkway's high schools received the award.
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis celebrated their more than 145 ScholarShop volunteers with a luncheon and fashion show held at Ces & Judy's Catering. Volunteer of the Year awards were given to Mirella Artioli (Chesterfield) and Cathy
The Center for Head Injury Services would like to invite you to take part in our 5th Annual "Gray Matters" Golf Tournament Fundraiser. This important event, sponsored by Global Products, Inc., raises money to fund programs for people
(St. Louis, MO) - (September 25, 2008) - The Center for Head Injury Services has been awarded a three-year accreditation by the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Home- and Community based Rehabilitation
University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni in the St. Louis area (Gateway Badgers) are joining in the fight against hunger as part of Bucky's All-Alumni Food Drive, a nationwide food drive sponsored by volunteer leaders of the Wisconsin Alumni
Harriet Tubman High School & Career Academy is a Community Based Charter High School & Vocational/Technical Skills Center Proposal submitted to DESE for the purpose of providing quality alternative educational programs and services to
(St. Louis) - September 22, 2008 - The Family to Family Network is hosting a family workshop on "Legislative Advocacy" for families who feel lost in the system; are falling through the cracks; are waiting for funding; desire programs
Missouri Family Needs Your Help Raising $13000 For Non-Profit Organization
Everyone has had heroes in their lives, those amazing people in the world who've made a difference in your life or the lives of others. Jude Bell is one such
<St. Louis>, <Missouri>, <September 18, 2008> - The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis announced today that interest-free loans totaling more than $3.2 million were granted to 700 students for the 2008-09 term. Repayment of the
ST. LOUIS, MO (September 16, 2008)--- The National Conference for Community and Justice of Metropolitan St. Louis (NCCJSTL) will hold a Building Inclusive Communities (BIC) workshop to build awareness of individual identities and prejudices; to expose
Skippy'sRoute 66 Restaurant: At the Crossroads of Good Food and Good People
New Gravel Bar Outdoor Dining Room
St. Louis, Mo.---The Women of the Well is pleased to announce the honorees for the 2008 Annual Leadership Luncheon. This event honors five exemplary women in the St. Louis area for their service to women and children. This year's awardees
Twenty-six Parkway students recently qualified as 2009 National Merit Semifinalists (NMSC). While Parkway students comprise less than two percent of total Missouri school enrollment, they represent nearly 9 percent of Missouri's students who
John Jauss, a science teacher at South High School, recently received the outstanding Pfizer research award. Jauss is the first teacher fellow ever to be selected as a winner.
The award was given to the top ten
Wild Bird Rehabilitation is holding a huge community sale at its Overland facility at 9624 Midland Blvd., on Saturday, September 13, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This sale, put on by WBR volunteers and donor families, will feature: household and
St. Louis, Missouri ... The St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired will celebrate its 97th anniversary with a gala awards dinner and fundraising event on September 25, 2008, with proceeds benefiting the Society's Summer Youth Camp and
What: In response to a call to ease the plight of Louisiana citizens, during the Gustav evacuation, MERSGoodwill is offering a voucher for the purchase of clothing in any of its 40 Goodwill stores within the bi-state region.
Save the date and buy your tickets now for "Rock the Park" day at Six Flags!
On Sunday, November 2, 2008, Six Flags will open exclusively for Parkway and Rockwood families with special one-day tickets. Tickets must be
Lindsay Heston, a Bethalto, IL native, is traveling around the world in 11 months. She has just joined a mission trip called the World Race, a church-planting trip for twenty-somethings who are looking for meaning and a chance to make a
29 August 2008
Contact Information:
Lauren Kolbe
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Filet Mignon & Lobster for Two
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Creates a Memorable Meal at a Memorable Price of
Morgan Tichy from Parkway West High School scored a 36 -- the highest possible composite score -- on the ACT college entrance exam. Of the approximately 16,000 students in Missouri who took the ACT test in June, only eight achieved a
Friday, August 22, 2008: For Immediate Release
"Thomm's Walk for a Cause 2008"
to benefit Hope Chest For Kids, Inc. "Gabriel's Song" Project
With Prices Rising and Back-to-School Expenses Adding Up,
Many Parents May Be Forced to Forgo Buying School Clothes
Assistance League® of St. Louis Launches 18th Year of Clothing Distribution
TAUM SAUK FUND
SEEKS NOMINATIONS TO FILL NON-PROFIT BOARD VACANCY FOR TOURISM, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Contact: Kevin Perry 573-636-7000 ext. 512
(For immediate release)
CENTERVILLE, MO, AUGUST
With an expanded service area and 25 all-new programs, Minds Eye Information Service, a nonprofit radio reading service for the blind and print disabled of the St. Louis Metro Area, is growing exponentially. Those interested in becoming a
ANNOUNCES OPENING OF PROCUREMENT PROCESSES FOR ACCOUNTING, LEGAL, AND AUDITING SERVICES
Contact: Kevin Perry 573-636-7000 ext. 512
(For immediate release)
CENTERVILLE, MO,
St. Charles, Mo. - The third annual "Over the Top for Tots" ladies' luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at The Columns Banquet and Conference Center, 711 Veterans Memorial Parkway. This event will raise funds for
United Way Illinois Division's annual campaign kick-off celebration Sept. 2 in Sauget
(SWANSEA, IL) For the fourth straight year, the Illinois Division of United Way of Greater St. Louis will kick off
Wright City, Mo. - Building Dreams Ranch, a non-profit charitable organization for abused and neglected children, is hosting its first "Hey! Day" fundraising event to launch its programs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at Cedar Lake Farm
Contact: Kevin Perry
(For immediate release)
573-636-7000 ext. 512
CENTERVILLE, MO, AUGUST 14, 2008 -- The Taum Sauk Fund Board will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. on September 22 at the Reynolds
The West St. Louis County Jaycees, a local chapter of the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce, is collecting new and pre-owned CDs and DVDs this month to be shipped to U.S. troops serving overseas.
Donations of new and pre-owned CDs
To help celebrate the 10th anniversary of Annie's Hope - The Bereavement Center for Kids, "More Cowbell" will play a benefit performance on Saturday, August 23 that features a blend of Classic Rock, Powerpop, Blues, Indie and Soul. Opening
St. Louis, MO (August 11, 2008) ---Walk As One, an annual event, hosted by the National Conference for Community and Justice of Metropolitan St. Louis (NCCJSTL), brings a diverse group of St. Louisans together to celebrate community and humanity.
The Edgewood Children's Center Board of Directors recently elected the following to its Executive Committee: Clark S. Davis, Vice-Chairman of HOK Group, Inc., Chairman of the Board; Karen Sczepanski, Vice-President, Human Resources of Save-A-Lot, Ltd.,
Contact: Charlene Ricker
(618) 394-0472
August 4,
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The Kaitlin Harris Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education, training and support for the prevention of adolescent
ST. LOUIS, August 2008 - Since its inception in 2003, Charmaine Smith and her team of Master's Level Social Workers have worked to create high quality, results oriented after-school programs that include enriching programs for at-risk children living
Wentzville, Mo. - St. Louis Crisis Nursery, an organization that provides 24-hour care for children of families facing a crisis or emergency, has opened a fifth center, located in Wentzville. The new location, at 700 Medical Drive, is the third
St. Louis, Mo. - Are you looking to become more involved in your community by serving on a non-profit arts or human-service organization, but aren't sure where to start? Find out how at a BoardLinkStL Readiness to Serve workshop. The workshop will be
Bowling Green, Mo. - Over 90 families faced with losing their homes have contacted the not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) for foreclosure counseling since April. NECAC started the Foreclosure Mitigation Program at that
WALK TO DEFEAT DIABETES
For Immediate Release
Monday, August 04, 2008
Contact: Sharon, Beverly or Angela
Initiative funded through $1 million, four-year grant from the Monsanto Fund
ST. LOUIS, July 29, 2008-The Monsanto Fund presented a check for a $1 million grant to Teach For America - St. Louis to increase the number of
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HOSTS PUBLIC MEETING AUGUST 13 IN LESTERVILLE
Contact: Kevin Perry
(For immediate release)
573-636-7000 ext. 512
BUNKER, MO, JULY 29, 2008 -- The
Yia Yia's Eurocafe in Chesterfield will be hosting a 5 course dinner featuring quisine prepared by Executive Chef Rob Uyemera paired with brews from the Schlafly Brewery on Wednesday, September 24th. Reception is at 6:30, dinner starts at 7:00. Please
St. Louis, MO (July 28, 2008) - More than 80,000 students in St. Louis cannot afford basic school supplies like pencils, paper and crayons and need the community to help them start the school year off successfully. With a mission to empower
ST. LOUIS (July 23, 2008) - Employees of Parents as Teachers National Center, a St. Louis-based international nonprofit organization, stepped up to help another nonprofit by donating more than 140 pairs of gently worn shoes to the Soles4Souls
Benton Park Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 2066
St. Louis, MO, 63158
http://www.bentonpark.org/
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July 23, 2008
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Contact: Tom Hockett
E-mail: hockett@umsl.edu
Community garden in
Youth In Need will hold its 11th annual Golfing for Youth Benefit Tournament on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at Whitmoor Country Club, 1100 Whitmoor Drive, in St. Charles. Funds raised at the tournament will benefit Youth In Need's programs and services that
Trailnet, Inc. has been awarded a Community Action Grant of $4000, presented by the American Heart Association's Greater St. Louis Division, for their Safe Routes to School Program.
The Safe Routes to School Program promotes
St. Charles, Mo. - Family Advocacy and Community Training (F.A.C.T.), a St. Charles non-profit agency that provides support and advocacy for children and young adults with disabilities, in conjunction with the Francis Howell Dees Committee, recently
July 9, 2008 St. Louis – Grace Hill Settlement House announced the election of (6) new Board members and the election of Officers at the annual Board of Director’s meeting in May. Tim Fogerty, Corporate Banking Executive Vice President of National
ST. LOUIS - July 11, 2008 - Massage Envy® is proud to partner with the St. Louis Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, hosting the area's third annual ‘Massage for the Cure' event. On Monday, August 4, 2008, all 13 Massage Envy® locations in
Fenton, Mo. - The Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition's Junior Board, an auxiliary committee made up of young professionals, are producing their Second Annual FACC Kickball Tourney to benefit foster and adopted children in the metro St. Louis
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SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI, June 20,2008 -- The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, which founder Rex Sinquefield promises will be the "most beautiful and technologically advanced" chess club in the United States, opens its doors to aficionados
St. Louis, Mo. - Summer is here and for many high school students, it means finding a job to earn some extra cash, learn responsibility and acquire important work experience. While it's not easy for a majority of teenagers to find jobs, the 16-21
What's the Hottest Destination for
High
School Girls this Summer?
The MAGIC Construction Summer Camp
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St. Louis, Missouri -
ST. LOUIS, MO-Dillon International, Inc., will present a FREE informational meeting on international adoption from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at Dillon International's Missouri Office, One First Missouri Center, Suite 115, in St.
EDWARDSVILLE – A new metro area non-profit organization is off to a remarkable start in their efforts to lead the fight against melanoma. On Saturday, June 28, Come Out Swinging, Inc. held its First Annual Golf Tournament at Oak Brook Golf Club in
Lately there has been much noise around a proposed tax increase called "Putting Kids First" pushed by various mental health agencies. This would create a fund generated by an increase of 1 cent on every $4 of sales in St. Louis
The St. John's Mercy Foundation presents the fifth annual Benefit 4 the Kids of St. John's Mercy dinner auction and golf tournament, sponsored by Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier. The golf tournament will be at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 28 at
ATRIUM HEALTH SERVICES
Introduces
Fibromyalgia Clinical Research Study
At
St. John's Mercy Blood Donor Services announces mobile blood drives in July. Snacks and refreshments will be provided and all donors will receive a t-shirt.
Thursday, July 10 -- 8 a.m. to 5
The next meeting will be August 20th at 10:00 a.m. at Marriott Courtyard, 2340 Market. The program will be presented by Glide St. Louis. Segways will be available to ride.
St. Louis is home to many fabulous sites and sounds. The
ST. LOUIS, MO (June 17, 2008) - United Way of Greater St. Louis is issuing a challenge to the people in the greater St. Louis region: volunteer 75 hours of time between now and National Volunteer Week 2009 (the end of April). Why? To help promote
The competition for the loyalty of St. Louis taste buds is heating up! Famous for its secret-recipe, made-to-order Olga Bread and the Original Olga® sandwich, Michigan-based Olga's Kitchen® is set to open its first Missouri restaurant in
Parents as Teachers National Center is assisting fathers in growing the roles they play in their children's lives through a project called "Fathers for Life".
The project focuses
WINE LOVER'S DREAM!
"WIN THE FLEMING'S 100TM" WINE SWEEPSTAKES
Chance to Win 100 Wines from Nationally Acclaimed Fleming's Wine List
WHAT: To celebrate the
The combined choirs of the First United Methodist Church of St. Charles (801 First Capitol Drive) will be presenting a concert on Saturday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of the church. The program will feature the adult
WHAT: Fleming's Seasonal Selections: A Taste of Summer New Summer Menu Introduced!
WHEN:
Universal Health Services: Profits Over Patients
In October 2007, news stories appeared on the death of a 17-year-old boy at the hands of staff members in a Tennessee psychiatric facility. The death was ruled a homicide. A month
David A. Levary, a senior from Central High School in the Parkway School District, is among 139 outstanding American students selected as 2008 Presidential Scholars. All of the scholars will be honored June 21-24 in Washington, D.C
St. Louis, MO, June 9, 2009
Don't have time to go out of your way for a good, hot sandwich? Your wait is over. Now you can have hot, fresh and filling oven-baked sandwiches delivered right to your door. Domino's Pizza (NYSE:
Share the American dream with an international high school age student! STS Foundation is seeking host families willing to open their homes to a student from one of the European, Asian, South American or Eastern Bloc countries. If your family is
After several months of community study and input, the Parkway Board of Education is considering placing a no-tax-rate-increase bond issue on the November ballot. The final recommendation for the bond issue was presented to the board on May
St. Charles, Mo. - Calling all people that like to have fun for a good cause! Community Living's Big Kahuna Celebrity Bartender Challenge combines local celebrities, a luau theme, and friendly competition all to benefit people with
St. Charles - June 6, 2008 - Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc. will host its 6th Annual Angel Ball on Friday, June 20, 2008 at the St. Charles Convention Center. Beginning at 6:00pm, An Evening under the Stars will feature an oral
CARDINAL GLENNON IMPACT BOARD PRESENTS 10TH ANNUAL SUMMERFEST
Event Will Benefit SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center
ST. LOUIS - June 4, 2008 - The Cardinal Glennon Impact Board will
Veteran Volunteer Glenda Scott to Lead Nonprofit
Assistance League of St. Louis, a nonprofit volunteer service organization, is pleased to announce Glenda Scott as the new 2008-2009 President. Scott
SAINT LOUIS, MO (June 3, 2008) --- The National Conference for Community and Justice of Metropolitan Saint Louis (NCCJSTL) will host its 63rd annual Brotherhood Sisterhood Awards Dinner, Wednesday, June 11, 2008 from 6-9 pm at the America's Center
ST. LOUIS, MO (June 3, 2008) - In partnership with United Way of Greater St. Louis, Saint Louis Bread Co. is encouraging its customers to volunteer and make an impact by building better, stronger neighborhoods. The bakery-cafes taking part in
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ST. LOUIS, MO,
Sirloin Cheesesteak Sandwich becomes newest menu item in response to customer demand
ATLANTA - Steak-Out Char-Broiled Delivery in Swansea, part of the Atlanta, Ga. based full meal delivery
At its May 28 meeting, the Parkway Board of Education voted to begin a search for a qualified candidate to fill the vacant position created by the recent resignation of Director Greg Powers. To serve on the board, individuals must be a U.S.
Just in time for Father's Day, Grace Episcopal Church in Kirkwood is hosting its "Lobsters on the Loose!" sale to benefit Annie's Hope - The Bereavement Center for Kids. Flown in from Maine, the price per lobster is $18 and may be
At its May 28 meeting, the Parkway Board of Education voted to begin a search for a qualified candidate to fill the vacant position created by the recent resignation of Director Greg Powers. To serve on the board, individuals must be a U.S.
St. Charles, Mo.- Buy-A-Brick and help create a memorial walkway at the entrance to the new shelter building soon to be built. Plans are underway to begin groundbreaking and construction for a new shelter. The walkway will be paved with bricks bearing
Yia Yia's Eurocafe in Chesterfield is having a wine dinner featuring Chef Jeffrey Starr and the Trinchero Estates Family of wines. Chef Starr will be here to prepare a four course dinner paired with wines from the Trinchero Family Estates. Friday, May
May 23, 2008
26 million Americans are living with kidney disease--Emily McFarland, of South County St. Louis is one. Emily was 18 when she was first put on dialysis and
St. Charles, Mo. - The Crisis Nursery, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, is pleased to announce from 5 to 7 p.m. June 19 at The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro, 325 South Main Street. Hosts for the evening are
WHAT: Father's Day Brunch
WHEN:
St. Louis, MO (May 22, 2008)- The National Conference for Community and Justice of Metropolitan St. Louis (NCCJSTL) announced today that Denise DeCou has been named new Executive Director of the organization, and Shane Cohn has been named Director of
WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
ASSISTS BASKET OF
Point Elementary School students once again played Jar Wars to raise money for Basket of Hope! The classrooms competed against each other to see who could collect the most pennies!! Silver coins
ST. JOSEPH CROATIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Contact: Fr. Joseph
Patricia McKevitt, ACSW, LCSW was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Kidney Foundation's Council of Nephrology Social Workers (CNSW) at their annual conference in Dallas, Texas this April.
McKevitt, who has had a
St. Louis, Mo. - With pledges and support from five annual golf tournaments, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage has raised more than one million dollars for St. Patrick Center. The 2008 "Fall Classic in May" held amid rain delays May 13 raised $135,000 for
Who: Twenty companies (such as Drury Hotels, Schnuck Markets, UPS and more) and job seekers
What: The Partnership for the
Assistance League® of St. Louis Honors Local Realtor
Presents Jeanne Belle with Ada Edwards Laughlin Award
St. Louis - Assistance League of St. Louis, a nonprofit volunteer service organization, announced at its
ST. CHARLES COUNTY - SSM St. Joseph Medical Park now offers pediatric subspecialty services from SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center physicians. A new 3,000 square-foot pediatric suite has opened at the facility, offering allergy and
St. Louis, MO - Melanie Palmer has been selected to serve as the Director of Volunteer Services for Girls Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM). Palmer, a Chesterfield resident, began her duties last week.
As Director, Palmer is accountable
Chesterfield, Mo. - Chesterfield Valley Power Sports is raffling off a Custom Honda VTX 1800F, Aug. 2. During the month of June portions of raffle tickets sales will go to support local farmers. The proceeds will be donated to "Slow Foods USA." Raffle
ATRIUM HEALTH SERVICES
is please to introduce our new
Calendar of Events
Wednesday May 21th 2008, 7 - 8pm:
A Bioenergetic Basic for Healing, By Dr. Joseph F.
ATRIUM HEALTH SERVICES is pleased to introduce our new Calendar Events
Wednesday May 14th and 28th 2008, 7 - 8pm:
Why Most Low Back Pain Treatments DO NOT Work, By Dr. Stéphane Provencher
This lectureThrough the firm's "7 for 14" program, Scottrade pledged $7 to the Blues 14 Fund for every account opened in the St. Louis metropolitan area from Jan. 15 through April 15
St. Louis, May 2, 2008 -Scottrade, a leading branch-supported online
For Information Contact:
Kim Sanders, Director
Table Rock Freedom Center
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April 29, 2008
Manchester, MO - Lafayette Industries is offering St. Louis residents $1 opportunities to hit a hole in one and win $1,000,000 at its upcoming Shoot-Out scheduled for May 17th and 18th. This annual
St. Louis, Missouri - May 1, 2008: For the first time in 27 years, Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company will begin making its prized Chocolate Covered Raspberries a month earlier. Starting May 1st, all twelve of Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate
St. Louis, Mo. - Donating clothing and household items to Goodwill has always been a rewarding experience. But this spring, the experience is more rewarding than ever as donors receive the chance to retreat to a dream-come-true vacation
St. Charles County, Mo. - Two organizations dedicated to serving children and adults with disabilities and their families have begun informal discussions to determine possible opportunities for collaboration. The Boards of Directors of Community
On 4/26/2008, in observance of National Child Abuse Prevention month, the mayor of Sparta, IL will be proclaiming this date as CASA day. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate and is comprised of volunteers who advocate for abused and
The Gateway Sisters of Indulgence Inc.
"Abbey of the Gateway City"
Who They Are and What They Do
The Gateway Sisters of Indulgence, "Abbey of the Gateway city"
Parents Without Partners St. Charles County Chapter #1363 is hosting a Night at the Mouse Races on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Mouse races are a fun and exciting way to socialize with your friends while raising money for a non-profit
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CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN
ST. LOUIS - April 18, 2008 - The St. Louis Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced today it has awarded over $1.8 million to 24 local programs dedicated to breast cancer screening, treatment, education and support and one grant that supports
Contact: Dawn Belizaire
Office: (314) 615-2912
Email: dbelizaire@casastlcounty.org
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Tab Tops, or the pop tops off aluminum beverage cans, are collected throughout the year to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis (RMHC). Anyone can collect tab tops and return them to collection barrels at area McDonald's
Ride your bike to Earth Day and get the royal treatment
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ST. LOUIS, MO (April 15, 2008) - Are you looking to become more involved in your community by serving on a non-profit arts or human-service organization, but aren't sure where to start? Find out how at a BoardLinkStL Readiness to Serve workshop. The
Our Little Haven is pleased to announce "Our Little Hoe Down, our 15th Annual spring gala fundraiser to be held on Sat. April 26, 2008 at the America's Center Ballroom. The event will begin at 6:00 pm and will include cocktails and hors
St. Peters, Mo. - Community Living, a not-for-profit agency in St. Charles County providing services for people with disabilities, will host "Securing The Future Of Your Loved One With Special Needs," a free workshop for families and guardians of
St. Louis - April 10, 2008 - The St. Louis Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is pleased to announce Wachovia Securities as the first-ever local presenting sponsor for the annual Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure, set for June
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(314) 707-5001; pvinyard@sbcglobal.net
ST. LOUIS, MO - April 7, 2008. The St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation in partnership with the South Grand Community Improvement District will be
St. Louis, MO - On June 1, 2008, Family Resource Center's (FRC) Junior Advocacy Board will host their inaugural Ready, Set, Go! 5K run/walk in Tower Grove Park, located in south St. Louis. The event will support FRC's mission of preventing and
Please Join Us for the 15th Annual
"Dining Out for Life"
Benefiting
St. Louis Effort for AIDS ( http://www.stlefa.org/ )
When : Thursday, April 24, 2008 (Dinner hours 6pm -
The Big Write Youth Writing Contest -
Opens for 2008 Submissions
St. Louis Writers Guild and Build-a-Bear Workshop Foundation are teaming up again with The Big Read Literacy
Local Girl Scouts plan to collect more than one million personal care items for local families and individuals in need during Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri's April Showers Personal
Contact: Chris Neal Farm
William White
P.O. Box 52
Farmington, MO 63640
910.599.0640
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Chris Neal Farm Launches New Website
(Farmington, MO) Chris Neal Farm has
First United Methodist Preschool and Mother's Day Out are now enrolling children 6 weeks to 5 years old for their Summer 2008 and Fall 2008 Programs. For registration information, please visit us at 801 First Capitol Drive in St.
ONE-TIME GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO AREA NON-PROFITS FROM UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
ST. LOUIS, MO (April 2, 2008) - United Way of Greater St. Louis is offering non-profits, community agencies and
ST. LOUIS - April, 2008 -- More than 800 breast cancer survivors, many joined by their "co-survivors" who helped them through their diagnosis, treatment and recovery, will celebrate survivorship at the annual Survivor Luncheon, April 13 at 11 a.m., at
April 1, 2008, St. Louis, MO - The OASIS Institute has received a $2.5 million grant - its largest ever - to fund a five-year plan to significantly grow its services to the nation's dramatically expanding older population. The grant is from
For Immediate Release
For more information, contact:
Carrie Zukoski, 314-539-4029;
zukoskic@stl.unitedway.org
Day of contact: Amanda Gioa
636.722.6736 (o),
A reunion of sorts is in the works. St. Louis restaurant veterans Dana Holland and John Kekeris are joining forces to open Babalu's Snack Shack at the Kirkwood Farmer's Market this summer. The first day is presently
St. Louis, Mo.---The Center for Women in Transition is pleased to announce Nancy Kelley as its new executive director. Kelley joins the Center for Women in Transition after serving for more than seven years as the executive director of the
ST. LOUIS - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis is hosting a volunteer information session Tuesday, March 8, 2008. The morning session begins at 10 a.m. and the evening session begins at 6 p.m. It is open to anyone interested
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Contact: Jeff Kessell, Communications Coordinator
Family Resource Center
Phone: 314.534.9350 / Fax: 314.531.0372
www.frcmo.org
Family Resource Center Granted $222,817 in State Tax Credits
Missouri
ABOUT FLEMING'S: The nationally acclaimed Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best in steakhouse dining - Prime meats and chops, fresh fish and poultry, generous salads and side orders-with a sophisticated and unique wine list
Harriet Tubman High School & Career Center is the Best Crime Fighter System ever.
Bill Monroe, former St. Louis Police Officer, testified before the recent forum on improving St. Louis Public Schools on March 8 at the Schlafly Library
St. Louis, Mo., March 13, 2008 - Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis is proud to announce the schedule for the 2008 Variety Week, taking place April 19 - 26.
Variety Week was launched in 2004 as a means to maximize awareness and
Relay Rejuvenators, a team participating in the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay For Life of West County, will hold a wine tasting on April 4 to help raise money for the Relay For Life event.
The wine tasting will take
Students at Parkway North High School will host a mini Relay For Life event on Friday, April 4, to help raise money for their team's entry in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of West County.
The mini event will take
St. Louis, Mo.---Sr. Rose McLarney, CSJ has announced that she will retire from the Executive Director position at the Center for Women in Transition effective March 31, 2008.
March 13, 2008
SAINT LOUIS - Employees at St. Louis advertising agency, Rodgers Townsend, pulled out all the stops when they discovered that the 4-year-old daughter of one of their coworkers was just diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
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Contact: Jeff Kessell, Communications Coordinator
Family Resource Center
Phone: 314.534.9350 / Fax: 314.531.0372
Funds to be used to strengthen Parents Anonymous® child abuse prevention program
St.
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Contact: Jeff Kessell, Communications Coordinator
Family Resource Center
Phone: 314.534.9350 / Fax: 314.531.0372
Tommy (name changed for confidentiality) came to Family Resource Center (FRC) at age four, the
St. Louis, Mo. - The Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition, a non-profit agency that strives to find homes for Metro St. Louis foster children, is now taking reservations for annual Old Bags fundraiser held Thursday, April 29 at The Living World at
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For more information
This year's golf tournament will be held at Innsbrook Resort and Golf Course, located near Wright City, on Saturday May 3rd at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $85.00 per person for the 2-person scramble. This will include greens fees and cart,
(St Peters, MO - March 10, 2008) Bring your renowned wit and competitive spirit to the 7th Annual Trivia Challenge at the O'Fallon Elks Lodge #2587 on Fri, May 2. Doors open at 6:45 and the Trivia Challenge begins at 7:30 pm. This annual
Pony Bird, Inc. is still looking for auction item donations for the first-ever Taste of Jefferson County. The event, which will be held Saturday, April 5th, 5-9 p.m. at the Meramec Arnold Elks will highlight some of the region's best
FESTUS, MISSOURI - More than sixty members of the Missouri Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, will participate in a three weekend emergency services training academy held at the Festus National Guard Armory.
1st Annual CASA 5K BLUE Skiddoo, 1 Mile Fun Run and 1/4 mile Kiddie Skiddoo will be held on April 27, 2008 at 8:00am, starting and finishing at the Running Center, 9430 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63119. $2000 in prize money will be awarded
St. Louis - March 5, 2008 - Online registration is now available for the 2008 Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure. Participants can register early by visiting http://www.komenstlouis.org/ and signing up for this year's 10th anniversary
Warrenton, Mo. - The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) has rescheduled the "Step Up to Leadership" classes in Lincoln, Montgomery, St. Charles and Warren counties. The classes will now be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every
St. Louis, Mo. - YWCA Metro St. Louis is seeking historical artifacts from community members that pertain to the history of the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Branch. The Phyllis Wheatley Branch was organized in 1911 to address the needs of Black women in St.
Helen Chesnut has been named interim executive director of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure St. Louis Affiliate announced today by the Affiliate's President Susie Knopf. Chesnut has been on staff at the Komen St. Louis Affiliate for over a year
St. Louis - February 29, 2008 - On Thursday, Feb. 28, Susan G. Komen for the Cure St. Louis Affiliate® hosted a Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Kick-Off Party at the Art of Living Building on 7th Street downtown St. Louis. The event, attended
Maureen Mahon, 16, a member of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri since 1997, was named one of the Distinguished Finalists in the 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards in Missouri. She is one of six runners-up in the State.
Maureen, of
St. Louis, Mo. - The United Way of Greater St. Louis' Volunteer Center will host two installments of the Volunteer Management Training Series for staff and seasoned professionals beginning March 3 in Granite City, Illinois and April 10 in downtown St.
Optimist Club of North St. Louis County
is bringing World Class BBQ to Hazelwood
Florissant, Mo. - The 2008 Kick-Off Cook-Off Classic in Hazelwood, Missouri, has teamed up with the Optimist Club
The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) hopes to help develop the next generation of community leaders in Lincoln, Montgomery, St. Charles and Warren counties. The agency is hosting the "Step Up to Leadership" training course
ST. LOUIS, MO - Too few people realize heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, more than all forms of cancer and the next five leading causes of death combined. But, the good news is heart disease can largely be prevented. The American Heart
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Contact: Jeff Kessell, Communications Coordinator
Family Resource Center
Phone: 314.534.9350 / Fax: 314.531.0372
www.frcmo.org
St. Louis, MO - Family Resource Center (FRC), a St. Louis-based non-profit
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ST. LOUIS, MO
Local "Cookie Booths" offer additional cookies for sale
Girl Scout cookies ordered from Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri members will be delivered during the next few weeks.
For those who did not place an order or would
St. Louis - Assistance League of St. Louis, a nonprofit volunteer service organization, will host an Author's Brunch Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Louis Women's Club in the Central West End. The event will
St. Charles County, Mo. - Greg Prestemon, president and chief executive officer of the Economic Development Center of St. Charles County, was recognized Wednesday, Feb. 13 as the 2008 Non-Profit Executive of the Year at the 3rd Annual Honors
Alton, IL (February 15, 2008) - Thanks to an outstanding response to their fundraising drive, the Take-A-Key committee, a sub-group of Alton Band and Orchestra Builders today announces the delivery a 2001 Boston
ST. LOUIS (February 14, 2008) - The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis appointed Chef Mark Vachon as its newest Restaurant Chef. Chef Vachon joins the distinguished culinary team with more than one decade of experience in the food and beverage
St. Louis MO -- On Leap Day, Friday, February 29, 2008, the Saint Louis Zoo will open its new year-long "Awesome Amphibians" exhibit showcasing more than 150 frogs, toads, newts, salamanders and caecilians representing 18 species in a
St. Peters, Mo. - Community Living, a not-for-profit agency in St. Charles County providing life-enriching services for people with disabilities, will hold its annual Trivia Night Challenge and Silent Auction fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday, April
FOR IMMEDIATE
The division of pediatric dermatology at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center is seeking volunteers to sew pajamas for children with the most sensitive skin.
Atopic Dermatitis, better known as Eczema, can be irritated or worsened by
St. Charles, Mo. - Greater St. Louis social service agency, Bridgeway Behavorial Health, hosts a gala to commemorate 30 years of commitment to the community. The event , which be benefit Bridgeway's Domestic Violence programs with a silent auction,
Harvester, Mo. - Dillon International Inc. will present a free informational meeting on international adoption from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 10 at First Baptist Church, 4075 Highway 94 South. A representative will give an overview of adoption from
Imperial, Mo. - Pony Bird invited the public to the first Taste of Jefferson County from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at Meramec Arnold Elks Lodge, 1515 Miller Road. The fundraising event will showcase some of the region's best restaurants, caterers
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Feb. 11, 2008 - The Anheuser-Busch Companies received the prestigious Jill Ireland Award for Voluntarism in the corporate category from Susan G. Komen for the Cure at Komen's annual Affiliate Leadership
ST. LOUIS, MO - The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is pleased to celebrate the 11th anniversary of Women in Construction (WIC) Week March 2-8, 2008. NAWIC exists to enhance the success of women in the construction
(February 8, 2008) Jefferson City, Mo.-Colleen Coble, Chief Executive Officer of the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, has been nominated for the inaugural First Lady Award. The award, established by Missouri's First Lady Melanie
On Friday, March 7, 2008, First United Methodist Church of St. Charles (801 First Capitol Drive) will host a trivia night to benefit the Special Concerts Fund of the Music Ministry. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and play begins at 7:30 p.m.
Bowling Green, Mo. - Don Patrick, President and CEO of the 12-county area not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) has announced that the agency has been awarded $488,300 for home renovations. The grant award
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - February 5, 2008 - Parents and community members are invited to attend two public meetings to study Parkway's school facilities needs. Participants will be asked to share ideas, provide input and discuss priorities for future school
Meet and Greet The Gateway Sisters of Indulgence as we attend and volunteer for the Doorways Annual "RED" gala benefiting Doorways on Saturday Feb 9th 2007 At 6pm. For more information regarding Doorways, please visit www.Doorwayshousing.org
Erica Stelling has joined the Susan G. Komen for the Cure St. Louis Affiliate as Manager, Public Relations and Marketing, announced today by the Affiliate's Executive Director Lisa O'Brien. Stelling joins the organization after serving as a
Mary K. "Mikki" Brewster and Joan Sehl have joined the Susan G. Komen for the Cure St. Louis Affiliate as members of the Board of Directors, announced today by the Affiliate's Executive Director Lisa O'Brien. With terms that started in November,
St. Louis, Mo. - Progressive Youth Connection (PYC), a Crestwood-based non-profit agency, will celebrate the generosity of the St. Louis Cardinals and Cardinals Care on Tuesday, Feb. 12 and Wednesday, Feb. 13 by throwing "Fred Bird" parties
Press Release: First Step Back Home, Inc.
St. Peters, Mo. - The Community Council of St. Charles County will host its monthly network luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at Stegton Regency Banquet Center, 1450 Wall Street, St. Charles.
The IRS has released the revised
St. Louis, Mo. - St. Louis for Kids (SL4K) today announced that it will accept applications for its new, 2008 Reaching Our Youth Institute (ROYI), a capacity building initiative targeting faith-based and community organizations in the Greater St. Louis
Lake Saint Louis, Mo. - The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) will soon offer two new programs in St. Charles County for low to moderate income residents from its new community health satellite center in Lake Saint
ST. LOUIS, Mo - January 25, 2008 - Parkway is pleased to honor the following 2008 "Teachers of the Year" for their dedication, leadership and commitment to excellence:
Sharon Wadsack, Barretts; Jay Morthland, Bellerive; Kathryn Auclair, Carman
St. Charles County, Mo. - The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) will soon offer two new programs in St. Charles County for low to moderate income residents from its new community health satellite center in Lake Saint
Kathy Siddens Succeeds Fuhrmann as Board Vice President-Development
St. Louis, MO - Family Resource Center (FRC), a St. Louis-based non-profit agency dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse, announces the election of Sarah
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Contact: Kate Hayes
Communications
Trivia Night to Benefit West County Multiple Sclerosis Center
The West County Multiple Sclerosis Center at St. John's
For more information, contact Cathy Kelly, Public Affairs: 314-415-8078 or ckelly@pkwy.k12.mo.us.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. - January 4, 2008 - Three director positions are open on the Parkway
ST. LOUIS, MO-(January 17, 2008) The William R. Orthwein, Jr. and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation has charitably awarded Edgewood Children's Center a $300,000 grant over a four-year period for the purchase and installation of a new roof for
St. Peters, Mo. - Community Living, a not-for-profit agency that provides services for people with disabilities in St. Charles County, announces its 2008 Board of Directors and Officers.
The 2008 officers are Kevin D. DeSain,
St. Louis, MO - It's Girl Scout cookie time! Beginning Jan. 12 and continuing through Jan. 27, local Girl Scouts will be taking cookie orders. And for the eleventh consecutive year, cookies are only $3 per package.
For several months before the
St. Louis, MO - The deadline for nominations for a new event, "Girls and Women of Distinction," presented by Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri has been extended to Friday, January 18, 2008 in order to give everyone ample time at the beginning of the busy
St. Louis, MO - Leslie Pinkston has been selected to serve in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM). Pinkston, who is originally from St. Louis, began her duties on
St. Peters, Mo. - Community Living, a not-for-profit agency that provides services for people with disabilities in St. Charles County, started 2008 with a new look: the agency unveiled a new logo and website in the first week of January, all
St. Louis, MO (January 9, 2008)--- L'Ecole Culinaire announced today the launch of a new cooking program for the public. The program, called Kitchens with a Mission, will offer a special evening class every month beginning in February 2008.
Smart Living Expo 2008
Saturday, January 5, 2008 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 6, 2008 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Blood Drive both days from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pony Bird, Inc. is looking for sponsors, participants, and donors for the first ever taste of Jefferson County. The event will take place Saturday, April 5th, from 5-9 P.M.
Pony Bird provides educational, residential and social
Lifesavers range from sisters and teenage bystanders to an off-duty firefighter,
a Math Specialist, and a Boy Scout
St. Louis, Monday, December 10, 2007 - During a ceremony in Creve Coeur today, the
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Volunteers Needed to help with taxes for low-income residents in January and February
ST. LOUIS, MO (December 21, 2007) - From greeters and childcare to
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Boys & Girls Town of Missouri was awarded a $150,000 grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health in support of the agency's efforts to strengthen advocacy on behalf of children for improved mental health and to continue bringing attention
St. Louis (December 19, 2007)---The National Conference for Community and Justice of Metropolitan St. Louis (NCCJSTL) announced today it received a $20,000 grant from the Joseph H. & Florence A. Roblee Foundation
St. Charles County - Bridgeway needs community and professional volunteers ages 21 and older to assist in the domestic violence shelter. Some of our volunteer opportunities include: Crisis Intervention, Shelter Support, Childcare Worker, Court
The International Institute of St. Louis is pleased to announce the 2008 Edition of Culture Links, St. Louis' directory of ethnic and international resources in the metro area. Now in its 22nd year, the publication is a valuable collection of ethnic
Anthony Berni, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at SSM St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles, will present an informational program on total and custom knee replacements
The Friends of Ronald Holiday Store opens December 4 for the families who are staying at The Ronald McDonald House (RMH).
It is difficult to be in a strange city with an ill child at any time of the year, but it is especially difficult to be
13 Teen and Young Adult Groups Sing Out Against Adolescent Depression and Suicide
Two Christmas Concerts to Benefit the CHADS Coalition to be held in Oakville and Dardenne Prairie
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St. Louis, MO - On December 5, 2007, Family Resource Center's (FRC) newly formed Junior Advocacy Board will gather with supporters at the Schlafly's Tap Room in St. Louis for Winter Fest 2007.
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United Way of Greater St. Louis Gives Nearly $16,000 in Computers to Agencies
ST. LOUIS, MO (November 27, 2007) - United Way of
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Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company is voted best Dark Chocolate in St. Louis
St. Louis, November 28, 2007 - Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company won the award for Best Dark Chocolate in St. Louis at the first
Parents as Teachers offers Homemade Toys as part of Curriculum
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 20, 2007) - Massive recalls have pulled millions of toys off shelves and from American homes this year causing many concerned parents to wonder whether
St. Charles County, Missouri - The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment is pleased to recognize eleven local food service establishments for demonstrating excellence in sanitation and food safety, as well as
