East St. Louis, Ill., Nov. 20, 2009 . . . Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD) and Gateway Center of Metropolitan St. Louis recently accepted two
On 11/28/09, My Conservative Group invites St. Louis Conservatives, Republicans, Independents, and other fiscally responsible citizens to join in a Rolling Tea Party from West County to Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis where we will join the St.
Join Mobil On the Run and America’s Incredible Pizza Company as They Team Up to Bring Holiday Cheer to Local Children
St. Louis, Mo. (November 19, 2009) – Beginning
(ST. LOUIS) (November 11, 2009) – The gift-giving spirit will remain in full force this holiday season.
According to an online survey* conducted by NRNSM, a National Research Network, approximately two-thirds of Americans say the
ST. LOUIS/November 9, 2009 – Paul Taxman, founder of PJ’s PawnPlus, donates over 20,000 football cards of significant value to St. Louis Catholic Academy. Ceremony participants included Hon. Antonio D. French, Alderman, 21st Ward, City of
(St. Louis) – Santa Claus will pose for pictures with children (and pets!) at The Boathouse Forest Park during brunch on Sunday, December 6, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with proceeds benefiting Forest Park Forever.
The Boathouse will
Date: Nov. 6, 2009
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu
St. Louis Community College’s Board of Trustees currently is conducting a national search for the
The students of Young Americans for Liberty are hosting a rally to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall at NOON on Monday November 9th, 2009, on the lawn outside the Ann W. Olin Women’s Building.
St. Louis, Nov 5-- Fast growing INC 5000 company, NetEffects, Inc joined forces with clients and A Soldiers Wish List 501(c)(3) to send care packages to soldiers deployed overseas. With contributions from NetEffects’ employees, clients, friends,
SHALOM HOUSE AWARDED $10,000 GRANT FROM THE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION OF ST. LOUIS
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (November 4, 2009) – The Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis has selected Shalom House (formerly Metro Homeless Center) to receive a $10,000
President Barack Obama has signed the Girl Scouts of the USA Commemorative Coin Act authorizing the minting of 350,000 silver dollar coins in honor of Girl Scouts and the achievements of the 50 million women across the nation whose lives have been
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Purchase holiday gifts from your local Girl Scouts to get some shopping out of the way while making a positive impact on your community! Troops from Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) will be out and about Nov. 7-14 selling scrumptious snacks
Date: Nov. 2, 2009
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
Filing for the Subdistrict 4 seat on the St. Louis Community College Board of Trustees opens 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15. The seat is currently held by Robert Nelson,
St. Charles, Mo. – October 14, 2009 – The Francis Howell School District will host three Missouri Child Identification and Protection Program (MoCHIP) events this year, with the first being held at Becky-David Elementary on Saturday,
PARKS DEPARTMENT’S PRESCRIBED BURNS
PROMOTE GROWTH, RESTORE NATURAL HABITAT
St. Charles County Parks Department – To enhance natural environments and eliminate
Hair Saloon For Men® Offering Free Haircuts to Veterans and Active Military Personnel On Veterans Day
13th Annual ‘Heroes Welcome’ Salute Set for November 11
ST. LOUIS, November 2, 2009 – Hair Saloon®
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM), the preeminent leadership organization for girls, is accepting nominations for the 2010 Girls and Women of Distinction Awards. GSEM will honor ten girls and ten women who positively impact our community.
Contact: Nancy
Contact: David Craig, 636-346-3434
Certified Performance and Auto Repair in Overland (MO) will conduct a “Fill the Truck” Food Drive on Saturday, November 7th, 8am-3pm. Food collected will be delivered
St. Charles County_ Femme Osage Creek Road, between Highway T and Cappeln Osage Road, was reopened today (Oct. 27) as a new bridge and roadway have been completed. This work finished a
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The recent announcement of the release date for the much anticiapted Xbox Dantes Inferno has caused some controversy among the inhome childcare industry. Nannies and babysitters across the country are shocked by the representaion of
Saint Louis, MO (October, 2009)—St. Louis based Concordia Publishing House (CPH) has been named a recipient of the 2009 Missouri Quality Award. Recognized as one of the strongest state-level quality award programs in the country, the award
ST. LOUIS, MO – October 23, 2009 – St. Louis AT HOME is pleased to announce the winners of the second annual AT HOME Architect and Design Awards. At a reception Thursday night, October 22, AT HOME editor-in-chief Christy Marshall presented
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37 smiling people walked across the stage at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center on Tuesday, October 20th. Each one received a course completion certificate for the Missouri Master Naturalist training.
The program, which
Hercules Clearview Window Cleaning Company has aquired a new method to clean curtain wall and flat surfaced buildings. Hercules Clearview, which has been cleaning windows in St. Louis since 1963, now has found a way to be more efficient in
Missouri Roundtable for Life’s latest ballot initiative – the group’s 30th in 22 months – would punish Missouri cities, universities and taxpayers. Critics say it’s a dangerous and deceitful effort no one can afford.
Empty Bowls Project fills lives with hope
When Lift For Life Gym opened in a small storefront in 1988, no one dreamed it would grow into the organization it is today. What started as a small weightlifting gym, open a couple of days a week for a
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St. Louis, MO (October 7, 2009) - Sunrise Senior Living has announced that all three St. Louis communities, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, St. Louis
JOSHUA CRUM, a student at FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY, O'FALLON, IL, has been accepted into the People to People World Leadership Forum. CRUM will join a select group of students in Washington, D.C., 05-10 OCT 09 to study leadership and explore some of
CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN WITH "NIGHT OF FRIGHT"
AT YOUTH ACTIVITY PARK OCTOBER 24
St. Charles County Parks Department - The staff at St. Charles County's Youth Activity Park (YAP) invites area youths and their
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Skelton represents Kansas bureaucracy, not Missouri people
On September 26, 2009 the Missouri Sons of Union
St. Charles County - St. Paul Road, between Hackmann and Mueller roads, will re-open Thursday ( Oct. 1).
Washington, MO - The Missouri Foot & Ankle Institute proudly announces a Three-Year Accreditation award in orthotics, prosthetics, and Pedorthics by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC).
Washington, MO -- The Missouri Foot & Ankle Institute proudly announces a Three-Year Accreditatiion award in orthotics, prosthetics, and Pedorthics by the American Baord for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC)
St. Charles County, Missouri - Time is running out to dispose of those leftover hazardous chemicals now lurking in your garage, under your sink, and in the shed. St. Charles County Recycle Works accepts many of these dangerous substances for proper
Saint Louis Priory School joined officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in announcing the names of 11 Semifinalists in the 55th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These students are among the top 1% of test-takers in the
St. Louis (September 15, 2009) – Children undergoing treatment at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center will be smiling brighter and laughing a little more, thanks to a Starlight Wii Fun Center™ mobile entertainment unit sponsored
Missouri Roundtable for Life files its 30th ballot proposal in 20 months. The cost to taxpayers is believed to be in the tens of thousands of dollars -- but to Missouri patients, the damage could be even greater.
Leaders of the
The National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. is pleased to announce that Betty Williams of Granite City, IL has successfully completed the two-day CLA/CP examination and is now entitled to use the "CLA" or "CP"
CELEBRATE TAKE A KID MOUNTAIN BIKING DAY
WITH FREE EVENT AT BANGERT ISLAND/FRONTIER PARK
St. Charles County Parks Department - The St. Charles County Parks Department, Gateway
Off-Road Cyclists (GORC), and many
St. Charles County, Missouri - In partnership with local public health agencies across Missouri, the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment announces the launch of a new campaign called "Fight the Flu."
PARKS DEPARTMENT SEEKS VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH VARIOUS UPCOMING PROJECTS
St. Charles County Parks - The St. Charles County Parks Department seeks volunteers interested in assisting with the operations of upcoming
Rev. Dr. Richard LaBore celebrates the 50th Anniversary of his ordination, from Concordia Lutheran Seminary, with a service, on Sunday, October 11, 2009, at 3:00 pm, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 9907 Sappington Road in Sunset Hills. A
PAWS IN THE PARK ON SEPT. 26 AT BROEMMELSIEK PARK
CELEBRATES COMMUNITY DOG PARKS, OUR FURRY FRIENDS
St. Charles County Parks Department - To close out a fun-filled summer, the St. Charles County
St. Charles County, Missouri - As a new school year begins, the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment is reminding parents and teachers to help children avoid becoming sick, especially with novel H1N1 flu, also known as
St. Charles County, Missouri - The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment is looking for a few good men and women. Novel H1N1 flu, also known as swine flu, is expected to return this fall, and volunteers may be needed to
Sobriety Checkpoints in City of Olivette
Checkpoints to be Conducted During Month of August
Olivette, Mo/August 24, 2009- The Olivette Police Department may conduct sobriety checkpoints at various
Kirkwood Road Christian Church is sponsoring Financial Peace University, the total money makeover program taught by best-selling author and counselor Dave Ramsey. The 13-week program will begin on Sept. 16. A preview night is offered on August 30 at
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SAFEAUTO'S JUSTIN CASE ATTENDING MISSOURI'S BLACK EXPO
ST. LOUIS -- August 17, 2009 -- The NFL's St. Louis Rams are joining with In Stadium Solutions (ISS) to announce the implementation of a text-message based communication system at the Edward Jones Dome. The system will be available
Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol Participates in State-wide Search and Rescue Drill
LEBANON, MISSOURI - The Missouri Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force
Cars and deer are a lethal combination.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates that there are more than 1.5 million deer-vehicle collisions each year, resulting in 150 occupant deaths, tens of thousands of injuries and over $1
Goodwill Donates Rare Butterfly Collection
Agency Turns Over Historic Pieces of a $10,000 Series to the Academy of Science of St. Louis
August 13,
ST. CHARLES COUNTY PARKS PROPOSES ACQUISITION OF THREE PARCELS FOR FUTURE PARKLAND
St. Charles County Parks Department - St. Charles County Parks Director Bettie Yahn-Kramer recommended to the St. Charles
MasterCard To Surpass $1 Million Pledge To Advance Teaching of Math in St. Louis Region
Project Math grants go to Teach For America, Junior Achievement, FIRST Robotics, Wentzville School District and others
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ST. LOUIS, MO (July 30, 2009) - Missouri College, Sanford-Brown College and The Little Bit Foundation are partnering to raise donations and school supplies for the "Every Little Bit Drive" in August. The supplies will be donated to inner city St.
Two St. Louis-area residents have been named to Oklahoma Baptist University's academic honor roll for the spring 2009 semester.
Ellisville, Mo., resident Erica Christine Dumey, a senior Spanish education major, has been named to the President's
Nixle's Municipal Wire is the first standardized, secure, and certified communication platform for local police departments, municipalities, and their agencies to communicate important, neighborhood-level information to the residents of their
St. Louis, Missouri...Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) announces the "Save the Dream Tour - St. Louis," a free event to provide solutions for at-risk homeowners and homebuyers at Chaifetz Arena at Saint Louis University July 31
July 22, 2009
ST. LOUIS, MO. - Two of the eighteen St. Louis area students who are enrolled as freshmen at the University of Wisconsin-Madison this fall will receive scholarships this year, thanks to the efforts of the Gateway Badgers, the
ENJOY A CLOSE-TO-HOME FAMILY CAMPING EXPERIENCE
AT KLONDIKE PARK SEPT. 12-13
St. Charles County Parks Department - Enjoy a fun-filled weekend among the trees, twinkling stars, and flickering campfire at the St. Charles County
Saint Louis, Missouri - June 22, 2009 -On June 15, 2009, Echoing Green, an angel investor in social change, announced that The J.U.I.C.E. Project is among the fourteen new initiatives to be fueled by the 2009 Echoing Green Fellowships. Founded by
ST. LOUIS -- July 16, 2009 --The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission (CVC) has booked the Church Of God In Christ 103rd Annual Holy Convocation for St. Louis in 2010.
"Hosting the Church Of God In Christ Annual Holy Convocation will
SCC PARKS' HISTORY DIVISION EARNS GRANT
TO BOLSTER RESOURCE PRESERVATION EFFORTS
St. Charles County Parks Department - The St. Charles County Parks Department's History Division was chosen as one of the 13 Missouri historical
COMPETE AGAINST AREA'S BEST AT SKATEFEST 2009
St. Charles County Parks Department - The St. Charles County Parks Department's Youth Activity Park (YAP) will host its fourth annual skateboard competition on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the
Two local businesses are coming together to bring high tech training, certification and career opportunities to Eastern Missouri and western illinois.
DNG Technology Inc., owned by David Colwell is partnering with Eclarity, LLC owned by Dale
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Internet Marketing Seminar Finalizes Speaker Lineup
Please join us in celebrating Bishop Elect Larry J. Baylor and Bishop Elect Terence E. Coleman's consecration into the Bishopric. The Consecration Ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 18th at 12 noon at Faith Miracle Temple Church.
Sobriety Checkpoints in City of Olivette
Checkpoints to be Conducted During Month of July
City of Olivette Police Contact: Sergeant Steve Ford
Olivette,
St. Charles County, Missouri - Independence Day is this weekend, and many St. Charles County residents are already celebrating with fireworks. However, the loud bangs and booms can cause pets to panic. Area animal shelters, including the St. Charles
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St. Louis Career Experts to Donate Free Resume Help to Local Job Seekers
St. Louis Loves Its Cabbies
ST. LOUIS -- Friday, June 26th is "Taxi Driver Appreciation Day" in St. Louis, so the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission (CVC) and Metropolitan
JACKSONVILLE - May 1, 2009, MacMurray College Division of Nursing held its annual Nurses' Pinning Ceremony in the historical Annie Merner Chapel.
Twenty-two nurses received their pins which were presented by Christine Staake, MacMurray
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. - MacMurray College's Social Work Program held its annual pinning ceremony for ten graduating seniors majoring in social work on Friday, May 1, 2009, at the College in Jacksonville.
The pinning ceremony is dedicated to
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. - MacMurray College during the 158th Commencement Ceremony on May 2, 2009, bestowed a Doctor of Public Service to Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke.
In 1976 she earned a bachelor's degree in Education from
COLLINSVILLE, ILL., JUNE 24, 2009 . . . The Flood Prevention Districts (FPDs) for Madison, St. Clair and Monroe counties today announced the official formation of the Southwestern Illinois Flood Prevention Districts' Council and the appointment of
SUMMERTIME SAVINGS IN ST. LOUIS
ST. LOUIS -- June 19, 2009 -- St. Lou is economical - and a great place to spend a summer getaway. In addition to having more free attractions than any
JACKSONVILLE, IL - MacMurray is a "Yellow Ribbon" college. For veterans who qualify for full benefits under the new Veterans Administration Post-9/11 GI Bill, that means MacMurray pledges to cover the full cost of tuition and fees for up to four years
St. Louis (June 17, 2009) -- St. Louis will be the center of the choral world from November 17-21, 2010, when approximately 50 choirs and 2000 singers from nearly 20 countries are expected to participate in the American
JACKSONVILLE, IL - MacMurray announces the following spring 2009 graduates:
Cahokia, IL - Mikie V. Sellers Jr., B.S.W. in Social Work, a graduate of Cahokia High School, and son of Mikie Sr. and Michelle Sellers of Cahokia, Illinois.
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Civil Air Patrol squadron holds public open house
SAINT CHARLES, MO - The Mid Rivers Senior Squadron, local unit of the Civil Air Patrol, is hosting an open house in conjunction with the airport's open house from
Candie Hill recenly attended the Missouri Leadership Seminar, Inc. held June 5th to June 7th at the University of Central Missouri campus. Candie joined more than 150 other young leaders representing as many high schools throughout Missouri.
June 4, 2009: ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Senior citizens have been identified as one of six groups in the nation most at risk of losing their primary source for news, weather and public safety information after the digital conversion on June 12. To help this
Grafton, Ill., June 3, 2009... On Friday, June 12th, several St. Louis area children suffering with life-threatening medical conditions will be able to cast their worries aside and splash their way into a day of fun in the sun at Raging Rivers
On Saturday, June 13th,Murray’s Shaved Ice at 3407 Watson Road in St. Louis will offer to all 2009Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure participants any size shaved ice treat forhalf price.
Fenton, MO - Alliance Credit Union is teaming up with Homes for our Troops, a non-profit group started four years ago, to build homes for Missouri soldiers severely wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Alliance has already met their initial $5,000
Meet the Teenage Ninja Turtles in St. Louis!
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Party Bus Heads to the Gateway City
for 25th Anniversary Shell-ebration June 4-6, 2009
May 28, 2009
St. Louis - Saint Louis University Hospital is the only hospital in the St. Louis metropolitan area recognized as a 2009 "Triple Gold Achievement Hospital' under the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines (GWTG)
PARKS DEPARTMENT TO LEAD GUIDED TREE TOUR WALKS
IDENTIFYING PLANTS, ENVIRONMENTAL LANDSCAPES
St. Charles County Parks Department - Join fellow arborists and tree enthusiasts as the St. Charles County
For more information please contact: Terri Waters at 314-991-4641
ST. LOUIS, MO (May 20, 2009) - The Missouri Association of Private Career Colleges and Schools (MAPCCS) recently named Amy Wolff, DVM, as Technical Instructor of the
PARKS DEPARTMENT FEATURES SEVERAL PROGRAMS
TO RECOGNIZE NATIONAL TRAILS DAY JUNE 6
St. Charles County Parks Department - To honor National Trails Day on June 6, the St. Charles County Parks Department
Barat Academy sophomores Kathleen Schmitz, Taylor Thornhill and Jenn Andrews were honored on May 17 for their artistic and writing abilities at the 7th Annual St. Louis Holocaust Museum Art & Writing awards ceremony. The Barat Academy
COTTLEVILLE, MO - May 17, 2009 - St. Joseph School will hold its 9th Annual St. Joseph School Spirit Day Parade at 9:45 a.m., Thursday, May 21, through historic Cottleville, MO.
This year's highlights include:
Date: May 15, 2009
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
A program designed to enhance recruitment and streamline the enrollment process for first-time new students has been named the St. Louis Community College 2009
Date: May 15, 2009
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
A program developed by St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley to create a technical work force and build a regional asset to recruit new and retain
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ST. LOUIS, MO (May 7, 2009) - Job seekers can get free tips on everything from resume writing to how to best position yourself in an interview at
Contact:
Alex Wander - Marketing Specialist
9116 Old State Route 21
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(314) 520-0438
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PAWS IN THE PARK ON MAY 9 AT QUAIL RIDGE PARK
CELEBRATES COMMUNITY DOG PARKS
St. Charles County Parks Department - The St. Charles County Parks Department will host the Sixth Annual Paws in the Park celebration
ST. LOUIS -- April 27, 2009 -- So you thought you had to cancel this year's family vacation because of the economy, did you? No worries - the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission (CVC) has the remedy to this
For more information, contact:
Laura Reed
Cork Tree Creative
(618) 656-7333
ST. LOUIS REGIONAL WINE CORK RECYCLING PROGRAM KICKS OFF
THIS MONTH IN
VIEW ST. CHARLES COUNTY'S STARS AT BROEMMELSIEK, KLONDIKE PARKS
St. Charles County Parks Department - The Astronomy Viewing Area at Broemmelsiek Park and Shelter #3 at Klondike Park will serve as headquarters
April 14, 2009 ST. LOUIS, MO–When it comes to online child protection, Denise Pellow, author of the compelling new book, The Five Dangerous Trends Concerning Kids, Technology and the Internet sheds new light on vital issues facing every parent and
PARKS DEPARTMENT SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
TO PLANT SEEDLINGS, SHRUBS AT BROEMMELSIEK PARK
St. Charles County Parks - To restore habitat and minimize erosion at Broemmelsiek Park, the St. Charles County Parks
Local Girl Scouts plan to collect morethan one million personal care items for local families and individuals in needduring Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s 12th annual April
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Find out what kind of birds nest in O'Fallon by participating in the St. Louis Audubon Society Founders' Day Bird Walks in Fort Zumwalt Park on Saturday, May 2. The free walks will be held as part of the O'Fallon Founders' Day festival
To provide a little relief from the worries and stress of tax season, students from the Massage Therapy program at Missouri College will be offering free, 20-minute back massages to the public at Kiener Plaza Downtown on April 15 mid-day. The
ST. LOUIS - For Missouri Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Mike Cook, of south St. Louis, participating in the Bataan Memorial Death March means more than just a good workout.
It is an inspirational and emotional
ST. CHARLES COUNTY CELEBRATES EARTH DAY APRIL 17
St. Charles County Parks Department - Learn ways to help protect and preserve the world around you at St. Charles County's Eighth Annual Earth Day Extravaganza - organized
The Francis Howell School District will host a free workshop, Show Me - Facebook and Social Networking for Parents on Tuesday, April 21, 2008 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the gymnasium of Saeger Middle School, located at 5201 Highway N in
LEARN LOCAL HISTORY, CULTURE AT LUNCHTIME LECTURES
St. Charles County Parks Department - The Parks Department will host a series of free Lunchtime Lectures designed to provide insight into St. Charles County's past, present,
St. Louis (April 6, 2009) - Did you miss the chance to see the new SSM St. Clare Health Center during Community Open Houses in March? Due to continued large public interest, the hospital will be offering scheduled tours throughout April. St. Clare
National Academy of Beauty Arts is continuing their NABA Gives Back Campaign by sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross at the Concord Plaza location. The drive will be held on April 24, 2009 from 10:00 am to 3:00
National Academy of Beauty Arts is continuing its NABA Gives Back campaign by sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross. The drive will be April 24, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When you donate blood and help save a life, we
April 3, 2009 -- Childcare can be a very rewarding career. Many people today are looking for childcare jobs on sites such as Craigslist. Unfortunately, in today's world horrible incidents can happen. Michael John Anderson was sentenced April 1, 2009 to
Students of the Francis Howell High (FHHS), Francis Howell Central (FHC), and Francis Howell North (FHN) high schools' chapters of Missouri DECA: An Association of Marketing Students joined a record number of 1,500 high school marketing
At the 36th Annual Conference on the Young Years, held at Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, Missouri, Francis Howell School District received a distinctive award. During the Leaders and Legends evening reception, Stan Johnson,
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its list of the highest performing schools in the state for 2008, and four Francis Howell schools are at the top the list.
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu or 314-539-5144
St. Louis Community College will receive more than $1.4 million in federal appropriations for three key projects aimed at training students for jobs of the future.
Through
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St. Louis Community College soon will be leasing 10,500 square feet in the first of three buildings at the Bio-Research and Development Growth (BRDG) Park at the Danforth Plant
St. Charles County, Missouri - Protecting and enhancing the health of all members of our community is a primary mission of the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment. However, this task could not be
Saturday, April 4, 2009, will mark the Saint Louis Priory School's first annual Rebel Rock '09, a battle of the bands competition which aims to raise money for UrbanFUTURE, a non-for-profit agency working in partnership with families, schools, and
The crowd explodes with applause and cheers, confetti fills the air of the gymnasium in Willard, Missouri. For the first time in the history of Francis Howell North High School, the FHN Winterguard is the mid-continent Champion. This is the
Payments will inject more than $13 Billion into Economy
Vice President Joe Biden and Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, announced today that the federal
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ST. CHARLES, MO - A new option in early childhood education is now available for St. Charles area families. The Waverly Forest Academy of Early Learning is opening its doors on Monday, March 30, 2009, for children under two years through 10 years of
St. Louis, MO- March 27, 2009: Logos School, an independent school for grades 7-12, specializes in helping students who struggle with autism, depression, attention deficit disorders, learning disabilities, low self-esteem, substance abuse and more
St. Louis, MO March 17, 2009: Nine members of the St. Louis community will be honored at the 11th Annual World of Children Awards, to be hosted by Progressive Youth Connection on Friday May 8, 2009. Of the nine possible categories for awards, the
St. Louis, MO- March 25, 2009: It started with a simple request. As volunteers coordinating coat drives for St. Patrick's Center in 2001, Rosemary Hanley and Elise Tierney were contacted by a St. Louis Public School teacher about extra coats they might
ST. LOUIS--Verizon Wireless today awarded a $9,500 Verizon Foundation grant to Edgewood Children's Center of St. Louis, a not-for-profit organization that provides therapeutic and educational services to children and their families.
Most of
ENJOY GUIDED MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES THROUGH COUNTY PARKS THIS YEAR
St. Charles County Parks Department - The St. Charles County Parks Department and Gateway Off-Road Cyclists (GORC) will partner again this year to host Guided Mountain
Local writer answers recession by fulfilling lifelong dream of publishing novel
St. Louis, Missouri - March 24, 2009. P.A. Hendrickson, a long-time resident of the St. Louis metropolitan area, has published his first science-fiction
High school senior Joseph Andrew Wagner of Saint Louis Priory School has been selected for the 2009 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2009. Students will be
High school senior Joseph Andrew Wagner of Saint Louis Priory School has been selected for the 2009 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2009. Students will be
First Baptist Church of Crestwood announces its 9th annual 5k Run/Walk, Rez Run. Registration has begun and entrants will be accepted until 6:45 a.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2009. Free T-shirts will be provided for the first 300 entrants.
Ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Mar. 21
FENTON, Mo. (Mar. 19, 2009) - Bring the entire family for a behind-the-scenes look at SSM St. Clare Health Center, the innovative new hospital that will open on March 30.
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P.A.I.G.E. (Precious Angel In God's Embrace) Foundation Hosts 2nd Annual "Angels On Ice" Event
Family helps local children
Amanda Cambron of New Hope, AL (granddaughter of John Ivy of University City, MO) and Savannah Ogle, also of New Hope, AL will be receiving the Girl Scouts Lifesaving Medal of Honor at their Girl Scout Troop's Court of Awards
SADDLE UP YOUR HORSE AND RIDE ST. CHARLES COUNTY'S PARKS
St. Charles County Parks - The St. Charles County Parks Department has expanded its popular horse program to offer leisurely trail rides nearly every month from March through
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RayMartell Moore the son of LaWanda Armstrong (Little) graduated from Ladue High School class of 83. Is starring in the movie, "Finding Me." The movie is showing on Sunday, March 15 at 9:30pm in the TIVOLI THEATRE on the Delmar Loop.
(Columbia, MO, March 7, 2009) -Six students from Ladue Middle School in Chesterfield placed in the top ten at the 26th Annual Missouri State MATHCOUNTS competition in Columbia, Missouri. The mathematics competition included more than 150 students
Columbia, MO -- March, 2009 The biography of M. Melissa Witherington of Columbia, MO has been profiled in the 2009 edition of the Marquis Who's Who in America, which is available in public libraries. Previously she was in the 2003 and 2006
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Barat Academy to Induct First Class of Students into National Honor Society
HOP TO THE YAP APRIL 11 FOR THE ANNUAL EGG HUNT
St. Charles County Parks - The Easter Bunny will make a special visit to St. Charles County's Youth Activity Park on Saturday, April 11. With thousands of prize- and
New Curbside Trash Program Implemented
Council Wants Citizens to be Aware of New Guidelines
The City of Olivette, Missouri, recently passed a measure ensuring
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Midtown Is Strong On Economy
ST. PETERS, MO - February 27, 2009 - Midtown Home Improvements, Inc. a St. Peters home remodeler since 1990 has established a new product for its customers. Midtown believes that the
Douglas J. Hall, son of Thomas and Jeanette Hall and a junior at Saint Louis Priory School, was one of only five Missouri students and one of only 63 in the nation to achieve a 36, the highest possible composite score, on the December 2008 nation test
Douglas J. Hall, son of Thomas and Jeanette Hall and a junior at Saint Louis Priory School, was one of only five Missouri students and one of only 63 in the nation to achieve a 36, the highest possible composite score, on the December 2008 nation test
ST. LOUIS (February 25, 2009) - PohlmanUSA Court Reporting associates recently made 50 handcrafted Valentine cards and delivered them along with carnations to children staying at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center to celebrate the holiday.
Feb. 25, 2009
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
St. Louis Community College will host adult student information sessions 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec and Wildwood
SCC PARKS INVITES CIVIC, VETERAN, YOUTH GROUPS
TO PARTICIPATE IN FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY
St. Charles County Parks - In partnership with the Julia Dent Grant Tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans of
Rossman School students raised more than $6,700 for the American Heart Association at this year’s Jump Rope for Heart.
Eighty Rossman School students in grades 3-6 participated in the event on Feb. 6, raising $6,779
ENJOY EAGLE VIEWING, PARK WALK AT HIDEAWAY HARBOR PARK ON FEB. 28
St. Charles County Parks - To kick off the St. Charles County Parks Department's popular Passport to St. Charles County Parks walks this
Cultural Care Au Pair hires Tanya Buechel as Local Childcare Coordinator (LCC) for the St. Charles, MO area. The au pair program provides flexible, affordable live in childcare for up to 45 hours per week. The au pairs are carefully
St. Charles, MO – On Safer Internet Day, KidsBeSafeOnline LLC launches a resource for parents regarding safety, technology, kids, and the Internet with the website www.KidsBeSafeOnline.com. KidsBeSafeOnline LLC is
The Parkway School District is undertaking an exciting strategic planning initiative called "Project Parkway: Designing the Future." Any district resident who is interested in serving on one of three long-range planning goal committees is invited
Date: Feb. 3, 2009
Contact: Pat Matreci, 314-539-5144, pmatreci@stlcc.edu
College-bound students who are wondering how to pay for their education will benefit from a free program designed to answer that question Sunday, Feb. 8, at
REGISTER ONLINE FOR PARKS PROGRAMS, SHELTERS
St. Charles County Parks Department - Now, it's easier than ever to register your place in upcoming programs or reserve your favorite St. Charles County Park
Dunklin County disaster relief update
"It looks like a war zone."
Malden, Missouri - More than 30 Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol members are onsite at Malden providing health and welfare
Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol provides disaster relief to Dunklin County
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - The Missouri Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary,
ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 27, 2009 - Beads and masks aren't the only items in abundance during the Soulard Mardi Gras festivities. Wireless data and call volume jumps, too, as hundreds of thousands of revelers join in the festivities and try to locate
A total of $75,000 was raised recently by the St. Louis Bandits amateur hockey team and the St. Louis Blues Alumni for The BackStoppers, Inc. at a "Guns ‘N' Hoses" charity hockey game held at the Scottrade Center.
Several members and former
Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol Hosts Wreaths Across America
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - For the third year in a row, Group II of the Missouri Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, hosted the annual
ST. LOUIS, MO., Jan. 20, 2009 ... Koman Properties and the City of Wildwood today announced that the new Wildwood City Hall is set to open in the heart of the Wildwood Town Center development on February 2, 2009. City officials are using the coming
ST. LOUIS, MO., Jan. 20, 2009 ... Koman Properties and the City of Wildwood today announced that the new Wildwood City Hall is set to open in the heart of the Wildwood Town Center development on February 2, 2009. City officials are using the coming
Free AARP Tax-Aide for Seniors at Crestview Senior Living
Tax season is here - and April 15 is just around the corner! Do you dread filling out those confusing forms? Are you afraid of making a mistake? Or does someone you care about need tax
PARKS DEPARTMENT TO HOST ST. CHARLES COUNTY WASHERS' CHAMPIONSHIP
St. Charles County Parks, Jan. 15, 2009 - The St. Charles County Parks Department will host its St. Charles County Washers' Championship Jan. 31
January 15, 2009: CREVE COEUR, MO. - Many homes being built throughout St. Louis incorporate environmentally-friendly features, however less than 40 have actually received green certification according to the St. Louis Home Builder Association Green
Invest in girls – and your community
It’sGirl Scout Cookie time! Beginning Jan. 17 and continuing
St. Charles County, Missouri - Every year, thousands of smokers across the U.S. try to kick the habit as part of their New Year's resolutions. However, many of them fail, for many reasons. If you're a smoker who is determined to quit
St. Charles County, Missouri - The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment has signed a contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to continue to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year
Native St. Louisan Don K Potochny has released a compelling memoir about the shame of living with undiagnosed ADHD. More information about the book is available at Don's Website:
http://www.adhd-information-exchange.com/ADHD-Book.html.
A new tax preparation company has opened in the Jefferson County Missouri area. They offer a number of very unique services and benefits. Lowest prices guaranteed. Biggest tax refunds guaranteed. Local pickup and drop off
St. Louis, MO - January 5, 2009 -On January 18th, Dan Clarkin will run the Rock'n'Roll Arizona Half Marathon in Phoenix as many things: a member of the Team In Training (TNT) program, the top fundraiser on his team of 25, a hero to blood-cancer
Parks Department Seeks Volunteers For Upcoming Projects
St. Charles County Parks - The St. Charles County Parks Department seeks volunteers interested in improving and extending the parks' trail system, planning and
St. Charles County, Missouri - Once the gifts are opened and the relatives head home, please remember to recycle your live Christmas tree. Once again this year, St. Charles County is joining with its community partners to offer this free
NEWS RELEASE
For More Information Contact: (Sgt. C. Schneider 314-645-3000)
The City of Olivette Cracks Down on Impaired Drivers
You Drink
NEWS RELEASE
For More Information Contact: (Sgt. Craig Schneider (314) 645-3000)
Olivette Cracks Down on Impaired Driving
You Drink & Drive. You Lose.
Currently, the Callaway Nuclear Plant in Callaway County, MO is planning to build another nuclear unit. Nuclear power is a source of energy that has gotten a bad reputation in the Untied States. Incidents, such as Chernobyl, have scared the
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - For the third year in a row, members of the Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol Group II will lay wreaths December 13 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery to honor veterans who served our country as well as current military members.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Donn Shipp
314/342-0653
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Children To Share The Warmth For Dollar-Help
Charity's 3rd annual Warmthgiving campaign
Staff, students, and clients of National Academy of Beauty Arts are teaming together with the staff of the Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital's transplant team to help make children who are waiting to receive an organ donation or who have
MURRAY, Ky. - Sara L. Struve from Ellisville, Mo., and a former Marquette High School graduate, is a December 2008 degree candidate at Murray State University. Sara has applied for graduation with a bachelor of science degree in biology, and a
St. Charles County, Missouri - The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment is pleased to recognize 12 local food service establishments for demonstrating excellence in sanitation and food safety, as well as
Civil Air Patrol to celebrate 67th anniversary
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - The 57,000 members of the Civil Air Patrol will observe another year of vigilant service to America on December 1.
The all-volunteer, nonprofit organization
Parkway's Southwest Middle School principal Chelsea Watson and school nurse Laura Ey made a great save recently, performing a Heimlich Maneuver on a staff member who was choking on a piece of broccoli during lunch. Watson heard the staff
H is for Hope Books and Mid County FPD Partner for Fundraiser to Support Community Youth and The BackStoppers
"H is for Hope Books" Launches Third
AutoTire Toy Drive for Boys & Girls Town Kicks Off December 1
St. Louis (Nov. 21, 2008) - Twenty-six St. Louis and Metro East AutoTire locations are teaming up with Boys & Girls Town of Missouri to
St. Louis, Mo. (Nov. 21, 2008) - Drop off a new, unwrapped toy at participating Mobil On the Run stores between November 28 and December 23 to make the holidays brighter for a child and get a free car wash!
Students from high schools in the Francis Howell School District will be vying for the gold medal and title of top chef in the inaugural Culinaire Extraordinaire Challenge sponsored by Sodexho.
Five Family and Consumer Science students from each
The Maryland Heights Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for Winter & Spring registration. Registration starts on December 8 at 8:30 a.m. New sessions of programs will begin in January.
In all of Missouri's history, only four women have served on the state Supreme Court. The Women's Law Association (WLA) at the University of Missouri School of Law hosted the first event ever to feature and honor these four women. On
St. Charles County, Missouri - Thanks to a grant from the Community and Children's Resource Board and the Children's Trust Fund, the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment is offering free child safety
Date: Nov. 7, 2008
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
St. Louis Community College will host adult student information sessions 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Florissant Valley, Forest Park,
The Parkway Alumni Association (PAA) welcomes its third class of graduates to be inducted into the Hall of Fame this fall. They represent a broad spectrum of professions, locations and areas of success. What they have in common, however, is a
Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol Trains in the Bootheel
MALDEN, MISSOURI - The Civil Air Patrol Missouri Wing's Bootheel Composite Squadron,
Hundreds of Missouri servicemen and women stationed around the world will receive holiday care packages from Goodies for You (G4U), thanks to a $3,000 grant from Cuivre River Electric Cooperative's Operation Round Up program.
First Annual Event Recognizes Top Alumni, Faculty and Community Partners
ST. LOUIS (October 29, 2008) - The four campuses of Sanford-Brown College in the metropolitan St. Louis area are joining together at a reception on October 30
DATE: October 28, 2008
CONTACT: Kathy Fleming
(636) 489-5400
kfleming@jobnewsusa.com
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St. Louis Companies Are Hiring
(St. Louis) - Despite a tough
The St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department's ‘Halloween Spooktacular' is a way for all area children to be able to celebrate Halloween in a safe and controlled atmosphere.
All children, ages 3 - 12, and their families
St. Charles County, Missouri - After several months in a temporary location, the St. Charles County WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Program is moving back home. As of October 31, WIC services will again be available in the lower level of
ST. CHARLES COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT OFFERS NATURAL WREATH-MAKING CLASS NOV. 8
St. Charles County Parks Department - The St. Charles County Parks Department will offer two sessions of a natural wreath-making class at
CBC students, teachers and staff recently reached deep into their pockets to help raise more than $10,000 to help a fellow Cadet.
Sam Badgett, a sophomore at CBC in Town & Country, is bravely battling cystic
CLAYTON, MO - The 16th Annual Friends of Kids with Cancer Fashion Show and Boutique will be taking place Friday, October 24th, at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton. This year will again feature a luncheon and a dinner show.
WHO: Area residents and business owners are invited to attend a public auction hosted by the city of St. Charles. This annual event is held for the express purpose of liquidating surplus city property.
WHAT: All
St. Anthony's Medical Center will offer flu shots to the community this year at St. Anthony's Arnold and Lemay Urgent Care Centers. The cost is $25.
Flu shots will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 21
St. Charles County, Missouri - The St. Charles County Division of Environmental Services will temporarily reduce operating hours at its recycling centers in St. Charles and Wentzville. Effective Monday, Oct. 20, both Recycle Works
St. Louis, MO/Oct. 14, 2008 - Banana Republic and MERS/Goodwill are giving customers a chance to get ready for the holiday season and make a little room in their closets and hearts at the same time. Customers who donate their gently-worn sweaters or
The city of St. Charles Public Works Dept. will conduct its Annual Asphalt Overlay Project over the next month. During this time affected streets and alleys will be milled, a process which removes the top two inches of asphalt, and subsequently
October 10, 2008 - St. Charles, Mo. - The Francis Howell School District will host two Missouri Child Identification and Protection Program (MoCHIP) events this year; one at Warren Elementary School on Saturday, October 25, 2008 from
As spring flood waters ravaged Eastern Missouri rivers, a nearly forgotten historical marker sat on the edge of Rock Creek on Highway K in Kimmswick, Missouri. The "El Camino Real" marker, erected by the Missouri State Society Daughters of the
Ed Begley, Jr., an actor who is such an indomitable advocate for green living that he rode his bicycle to the 2006 Academy Awards, will lead a public forum and Question & Answer session for those interested in green building and remodeling. This
ST. LOUIS -- October 9, 2008 -- At its meeting in Brussels this past weekend, the International Board of Directors of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) selected St. Louis as the host city for its World Education Congress (WEC) in 2012.
Sacred Heart School in Valley Park has received the Physical Fitness State Champion Award for the 2007-2008 school year. This award was bestowed upon the school by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Sacred Heart School is one of
Friendship Village, a senior living community, invites children of all ages to their "Haunted House" Halloween event on Friday, October 31st from 4 to 7 p.m.
The residents and staff will thrill young and old alike with a haunted house, and the
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October 8, 2008
St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital (SJMCH) is collaborating with Fort Zumwalt School District in a pilot program designed to offer influenza
Domestic violence is an affliction that grips its victims with shame and sorrow, relinquishing hope to the reality of survival. According to the U.S. Department of Justice and Centers for Disease Control, nearly 25 percent of women report being abused
CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN WITH "NIGHT OF FRIGHT"
AT YOUTH ACTIVITY PARK OCTOBER 25
St. Charles County Parks Department - The St. Charles County Parks Department's Youth Activity Park (YAP) will host a
(St. Louis, September 30, 2008) - Mers/Goodwill announces the reopening of its Florissant Square retail and donation location, 472 N. Lindberg, Florissant, Mo. 63031 on Thursday, October 2. The store
St. Louis, Mo - Microbe Inotech Laboratories, Inc. (The MiL, Inc.) will be sponsoring a Food Safety Microbiology Seminar on October 24, 2008 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Donald Danforth Plant Sciences
Depression is a mental illness that can be identified through an evaluation process, just as physical diseases like diabetes and hypertension can be detected through medical tests.
In recognition of National
Date: Sept. 30, 2008
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
A St. Louis Community College faculty member, an alumnus, board members and other supporters will be recognized for their professional achievements by the
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St. Louis,
Time Critical Diagnosis team reconvenes to implement Missouri's first-of-its-kind heart attack and stroke emergency care reform
Jefferson City, MO. (September 29, 2008) - Missouri's Time Critical Diagnosis Advisory Committee
NABCA - North American Boosters Club Association - Workshop-'Dollars Over Dinner'
NABCA will be sponsoring a Luncheon/Dinner Workshop on October 8, 2008 at Dave & Busters, 13857 Riverport Drive, St. Louis, MO. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Date: Sept. 29, 2008
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
Libby Fitzgerald, a member of the St. Louis Community College Board of Trustees, will receive the Hellenic Spirit Athena Award at a special luncheon
Goodwill Will Reopen Florissant Valley Store
Flood Damaged Store Renovated
(September 29, 2008/St. Louis) Goodwill is reopening its Florissant Valley retail location on Thursday,
Families affected by Brachial Plexus Palsy from near and far will gather in St. Louis on Saturday, October 11, 2008 for the 1st Annual Brachial Plexus Injury Family and Fiends Picnic from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Creve Coeur Park,
CELEBRATE TAKE A KID MOUNTAIN BIKING DAY
WITH FREE EVENT AT BANGERT ISLAND/FRONTIER PARK
St. Charles County Parks Department - The St. Charles County Parks Department, Gateway
Off-Road Cyclists (GORC), and many of the
The Maryland Heights Parks and Recreation Department invites you to test your knowledge of current events at its Pop Culture Trivia Night. Trivia night is open to anyone 21 years of age or older. Pop Culture Trivia will be held
On September 25 and 26, 2008, HGTV will be filming for an episode of "My House is Worth What?" right here in St. Louis. Two historic homes will be featured. Local Realtor, Julia Mittelstadt, who specializes in selling historic homes will be
The Landmarks Association of St. Louis has named Jefferson G. Mansell as its new executive director. Mansell will be succeeding Carolyn Hewes Toft who retired this month after serving as the director for over 32 years.
A native of
Changes Salon & Spa, 13218 Tesson Ferry Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 - 314-849-2887 www.changesstl.com Owner, Donna Brentlinger
Spa's Grand Opening
Changes Salon & Spa is
GRANITE CITY, IL, September 19, 2008 . . . RideFinders, the St. Louis regional rideshare program created and operated by Madison County Transit, reminds commuters who use the Hampton Avenue overpass to consider sharing the ride to work to help
Date: Sept. 19, 2008
Contact: Patricia Crowe, pcrowe@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5141
The St. Louis Community College Board of Trustees appointed Roderick Nunn as vice chancellor for workforce and community development at its Sept. 18
Anastasia Casey-Clay of Florissant was selected to participate in Nationals'2008 Miss Jr. Pre-Teen St. Louis pageant competition that will take place October 5, 2008. Anastasia
Date: Sept. 19, 2008
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
With baby boomers preparing to retire from the ranks of the skilled work force in St. Louis and across the nation, a growing number of labor
Date: Sept. 19, 2008
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
Donna Dare, acting vice chancellor for education at St. Louis Community College, has been selected to attend the League for Innovation in the Community
Greenway Network is working on habitat restoration along Peruque Creek in St. Charles County. As part of that effort, we have a massive planting job ahead, and we need volunteers to help. Join us on Saturday, November 15 at 9:00am as we work to plant
St. Anthony's Medical Center has earned the highest level of accreditation available as a chest pain center.
In 2005, St. Anthony's Medical Center was the first hospital in the St. Louis metropolitan area to be
The parks department launches an online blog and invites residents and visitors to a public forum to discuss future developments.
The department has launched a blog site available at www.stcharlesparks.com. Upcoming park projects
Local Young Lady Competes For The Miss Teen St. Louis Title
Deidre Polk of St. Louis was recently selected to participate in Nationals' 2008 Miss Teen St. Louis pageant competition that will take place on October 5, 2008. Deidre learned of her
St. Charles County, Missouri - Time is running out to dispose of those leftover hazardous chemicals now lurking in your garage, under your sink, and in the shed. For St. Charles County residents who care about our environment and need
Date: Sept. 12, 2008
Contact: Pat Matreci, 314-539-5144, pmatreci@stlcc.edu
Dardenne Prairie, Mo. - The public is invited to attend the annual Prairie Day Celebration from 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 on the Dardenne Athletic Field, 2080 Hanley Road. There will be many free attractions for kids including craft activities,
Sunset Hills, Mo. - The Sunset Hills Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 at City Hall, 3939 Lindbergh Boulevard. The guest speaker will be Professor Michael Fuller, PhD and Archaelogist from Washington University. His interests
Business professionals facing similar issues come together for networking, building business relationships, and making new friends.
Exactly Right will be providing interactive networking training at The
Date: Sept. 8, 2008
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
re: Celebration of Fire and Rescue Workers Everywhere
Nationally Advertised Event
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Ballwin, Mo. - To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Annie's Hope - The Bereavement Center for Kids, a "Birthday Bash" will take place on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Queeny Park in Ballwin. Live entertainment, including a stilt walker, juggler, and
O'Fallon, Mo. - There's still time to register youngsters for the new Renaud Spirit Center Kids' Triathlon, which will be held from 8 a.m. - noon on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle. Participants will receive
CHESTERFIELD, MO - August 29th, 2008 was Bob Nuelle Day for the lifelong volunteer's family, friends and admirers, as they took part in a luncheon in his honor. He was one of six St. Louis metro area recipients of the Commerce Bank Community Service
Wentzville, Mo. - Wentzville residents are encouraged to attend public forums to discuss the master plans for two park properties, one 68 acres and one 28 acres. The forums will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, Nov. 3 and Jan. 12 at City Hall, 310
Date: Sept. 4, 2008
Contact: Pat Matreci, 314-539-5144, pmatreci@stlcc.edu
St. Louis, Missouri, September 2, 2008 - The historic pipe organ of Third Baptist Church in St. Louis is undergoing a large restoration, and this week the biggest part of the project to date will be taking place. Bogue Organs
VIETNAM VETS REUNION SEPTEMBER 4-7 IN CHESTERFIELD
The Red Warrior Association, members of the U.S. Army's 1st
On the evening of September 18 and the morning of September 19, nursing alumni of Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College and nurses from St. Louis Chapter - Hadassah will participate in a training program that advocates the profession of
ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI - Four members of the Civil Air Patrol Missouri Wing fine-tuned their search and rescue coordination skills during the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center Inland Search and Rescue School, held on June 23-27 at St.
August 26, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS – Nicholas Yepez, Clayton, Mo., participated in a
performance at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival as part of her
graduation from the Medieval Minnesota Summer Camp at Augsburg College,
Minneapolis. Ten
PAWS IN THE PARK ON SEPT. 13 AT BROEMMELSIEK PARK
CELEBRATES COMMUNITY DOG PARKS, OUR FURRY FRIENDS
St. Charles County Parks Department - The St. Charles County Parks Department hosts its fifth
Ballwin, Mo.- The West County Woodcarvers will hold a Woodcarving Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at Salem United Methodist Church, 14825 Manchester Road.
Admission is free. Children, ages 10 and up, and adult beginners
St. Louis, Mo. - The League of Women Voters will host a Yellow Umbrella Rally and Walk on Sunday, Sept. 6 to commemorate the landmark 1916 protest that sparked the women's suffrage movement.
The event begins at 10:30 a.m. at Boileau Hall,
The restaurants and Businesses in Lafayette Square have gone to the dogs. During the month of September many of the restaurants and businesses in Lafayette Square will be donating a portion of sales to Stray Rescue of St Louis.
The two adventurer/naturalists will put in at historic Fort Benton, Montana just after Labor Day weekend on a 2,000+ mile journey down the Missouri river, which will bring
Richmond Heights, Mo. - The Richmond Heights, Maplewood and Brentwood Parks and Recreation departments is offering an opportunity for families and friends to attend the 10th annual city wide garage sale on Saturday, Oct. 4.
West Alton, Mo. - The Rivers Project Office announces the re-opening of Lincoln Shields Recreation Area in West Alton. The water has receded and the area is open for public use. For questions regarding opening of Lincoln Shields or to receive
St. Louis, Mo. - "Viva the Hill!" This ride through the Italian-settled community on "The Hill" includes a stop at the Giro della Montagna Pro and Amateur Bicycle Races. Join Trailnet's Bicycle Fun Club on Sunday, August 31 at the Shaw Visual and
St. Charles, Mo. - The Crisis Nursery - St. Charles annual Holiday Hearts program provides an opportunity for individuals, families, businesses and community organizations to become Holiday Angels, brightening the holidays for disadvantaged St. Charles
St. Charles, Mo. - The Foundry Art Centre will host its fifth annual fundraiser "Bandstandin" on Saturday, Oct. 18 with Butchwax and The Hollywoods. If you remember fly paper, penny loafers, flat tops, sock hops, Studebakers, the
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Contact Information:
Tricia Saputo
Phone: 314-401-6427
For just a small donation, your rear-end doesn't have to be numb by the end of the Fox Warriors home
St. Louis, Mo. - Three winners of the Better Business Bureau Student of Ethics Award have been announced. These three high school juniors (class of 2009) won the award from 190 entries received in the competition.
There were two
St. Charles, Mo. - The next St. Charles Sister Cities' Membership meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 at Culpepper's Grill and Bar, 3010 West Clay Street. The meeting is free and open to the public.
The St. Charles Sister Cities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact Information:
Will Hanke
will@TechLH.com
Phone: 314-496-8665
The actions of the Arnold city council are now more
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There's a new local website on the web, this one is selling Fox High School t-shirts, stickers and more. The website, FoxWarriors.net currently offers two new designs available for pre-order.
The
Maplewood, Mo. - Woman's Place presents a workshop in two sessions to help women to learn to use anger constructively. The workshop will teach new skills to creatively use anger energy and build self-empowerment.
Led by a skilled facilitator,
St. Louis, Mo. - The fourth annual Ride the Rivers Century Bicycle Ride will be held Sunday, Oct. 12. The wheels on your bicycle will spin round and round as you pedal the 100-mile route all over town!
The Century Ride is brought to you by The
O'Fallon, Mo. - The city is seeking 80 course marshals to assist on Saturday, Sept. 13, when the Tour of Missouri professional bicycle race will route through O'Fallon on the sixth day, or sixth stage of the race. Volunteer course marshals will
Edwardsville, Ill. - Extraordinary usage of Type O blood for patients in area hospitals has left the inventory critically low at the Central Illinois Community Blood Center.
"Through the efforts of many regular blood donors, we have been
St. Louis, Mo. - Cardinal Ritter Senior Services will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for their new St. William Apartments at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 at the construction site. Bishop Robert J. Hermmann will officiate.
St. William Apartments
Maryland Heights, Mo. - The city will host its final blood drive in the current building at 212 Millwell Drive from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3. City employees will move into the new Government Center at 11911 Dorsett Road less than two
St. Charles County, Missouri - Renovations at the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment building at 1650 Boone's Lick Road in St. Charles are moving into their final phase. To accommodate work crews, the Health/STD and
St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital First in Missouri to Offer Hylenex Recombinant
St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital is the first hospital in Missouri to offer Hylenex recombinant, an alternative to intravenous fluid or drug
HAVE A BALE OF FUN ABOARD HAYRIDES
AT ST. CHARLES COUNTY'S BROEMMELSIEK PARK
St. Charles County Parks Department - To take advantage of the natural landscape of St. Charles County's Broemmelsiek Park and to highlight the farming
St. Louis, Mo. - Between packing for college, buying school supplies and recovering from sticker shock, parents may be too bogged down to remember to pass on some financial words of wisdom as their child leaves the nest. To help college bound students
Granite City, Ill. - The Tri-Cities Area Division of the United Way of Greater St. Louis is teaming up with the H.I.T. Squad, a world-class training center, in Granite City to bring the community together. On Thursday, Aug. 21, the H.I.T. Squad,
O'Fallon, Mo. - The city of O'Fallon is accepting nominations for O'Fallon's Third Annual Citizens of Achievement (COA) program. The deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday, Sept. 2. Nomination forms are available for downloading on the
O'Fallon, Mo. - O'Fallon residents can bring items too large to fit into trash containers to the city's waste transfer station between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16 -17. The transfer station's address is 1572 Progress West
On Sunday, September 7, 2008, 2:00 pm at Central Reform Congregation 5020 Waterman Blvd., the public is invited to learn the difference between the truth and the myths circulating around the issue of stem cell research...from the experts.
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St. Louis, Mo. - If you ask the residents of Bethesda Barclay House, there's only one place to be from 4:30-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22 -- and that's poolside!
That evening, Bethesda Barclay House, Clayton's prestigious independent senior living
O'Fallon, Mo. - The city will conduct a public hearing beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25 at City Hall, 100 North Main Street concerning the Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Action Plan for the O'Fallon Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Troy, Mo. - All Cuivre River Electric Cooperative members are invited to attend their cooperative's annual meeting and picnic Friday, Sept. 19 at the National Equestrian Center in Lake Saint Louis. Cuivre River Member Services Manager Kevin Hurd says,
CHALLENGE YOURSELF, NATURE AT PARKS DEPARTMENT'S
7th ANNUAL 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
St. Charles, Mo. - Lindenwood University is launching a new series that will bring a diverse selection of speakers to the school in 2008-2009, including authors, humanitarians, a key witness in the trial of Saddam Hussein, the director of the Missouri
St. Peters, Mo. - The Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Auxiliary awarded three $2,000 scholarships to local college students pursuing a degree in a human healthcare-related field. The students are: Shawn Kiefner, attending Colorado Mountain College;
St. Peters, Mo. - Showcase on Seniors, a new program offered to men and women 60 years of age and older by Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, will kick off with a fall fashion show, brunch and appearances by Julie and Carole Buck, mistress' of ceremony
St. Louis, Mo. - The Old North St. Louis Neighborhood Tours are a "twist" on the Tuesday Night Riverfront Trail Rides. The next neighborhood tour will be offered Tuesday, Aug. 19. Complete the route on your own (map provided) or join the group-led
O'Fallon, Mo. - The city of O'Fallon continues to be recognized as one of America's best places to live, and the O'Fallon Neighborhood Preservation Team has been established to keep it that way. This novel approach to maintaining the city's
St. Peters, Mo. - Community Living's 2008 Big Kahuna Celebrity Bartender Challenge was not only the party of the summer, it broke last year's record by raising over $21,000 for the agency's programs and services for people with disabilities.
The Tour of Missouri, the state's elite professional cycling race featuring international cycling teams covering over 600 miles September 8-14, will be in St. Charles on Saturday, Sept. 13. Race officials are seeking up to 300 local volunteers to help
St. Charles County, Mo. - Building and coaching a strong team is essential to a successful and profitable business. Learning how to develop and maintain this team will be the focus of the next Alliance training
St. Peters, Mo. - Brownie Troop 1384 and St Peters VFW Post 10838 are hosting a Freedom Walk in honor of past and present military, police, fire, EMS, and all first-responders from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday Sept. 6.
Registration begins at 9
The Francis Howell Retired Employees will visit the "Lee and Grant Exhibit" at the Missouri Historical Society Museum in Forest Park at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19. After viewing the exhibit, the group will have lunch at Ruthie's Grill on the golf
Eureka, Mo. - Firefigthers will test and demonstrate their fitness, skill and talent in the E-sponder Express Firefighter Combat Challenge this October at Six Flags in Eureka. Wearing full bunker gear, competitors complete a demanding course,
TROY, MO - With the current state of the economy, the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce continues to encourage the community to take advantage of the many opportunities within the area. As a predominately bedroom community, gas prices continue to
SIOUX CENTER, IA - A student/professor research team is doing cutting edge atmospheric research at Dordt College this summer. A pair of gifted Dordt physics majors, Justin Krosschell (a sophomore from Sioux Falls, SD) and Jon Trueblood
St. Louis - August 4, 2008 - Some 5,000 to 6,000 people are expected to attend St. Louis Public Schools' Back-to-School Festival on Saturday, August 9. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gateway Complex, 1200 N. Jefferson
TEACH YOUR NEW DOG SOME OLD TRICKS
WITH DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING AT QUAIL RIDGE PARK
St. Charles County Parks Department - The St. Charles County Parks Department will offer eight-week dog obedience
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PARKS DEPARTMENT OFFERS MOONLIGHT RIDES
St. Charles County Parks Department - Join us by the light of the full moon for night rides through the woods and prairies of three St. Charles County parks in
NEOSHO, MISSOURI - Civil Air Patrol members from throughout the state, as well as from several surrounding states, will converge at Camp Crowder Army National Guard Base near Neosho, Missouri, for the upcoming 2008 CAP Missouri Wing
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
St. Louis Community College has received a major grant from the National Science Foundation to develop skilled bench technicians for the growing life sciences industry.
STLCC
Date: July 22, 2008
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
With a presidential election on the horizon and a poll worker shortage predicted, St. Louis Community College has been awarded a grant of $21,035 from the U.S. Election Assistance
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis has awarded a $3,000 grant to St. Louis Community College-Wildwood in support of the campus's EcoArt Festival and Exhibition slated for April.
St. Charles County, Missouri - This summer's floods have left behind a mess in parts of St. Charles County. Many people and organizations are working together to help restore flood-ravaged areas. The Department of Community Health and the Environment
JULY 21-25, 2008
8-5 daily
All Volunteer Archaeological Dig
• 906 South Main Street
• Historic Saint Charles, MO
• 636-255-0530
• Sponsored by the
St. Peters, Mo. - The St. Charles County Master Gardeners have released their schedule of gardening classes through November. Classes are held at the demonstration garden at the University of Missouri Extension Center, 260 Brown Road. The classes:
St. Charles, Mo. - American Legion Post 312 will honor St. Charles Police Officer Steven Everingham, St. Charles Police Detective Gary Drury, St. Charles County Sheriff's Deputy Gary L. Files and St. Charles Firefighter/EMT Officer Shalom Shoaf at
St. Peters, Mo. - The St. Charles County Family YMCA is pleased to announce the arrival of brand new fitness equipment from Precor USA. 15 pieces of state-of-the-art fitness equipment including selectarized strength training equipment, new bikes
SKATE LATE INTO THE NIGHT AT THE YAP ON AUGUST 2
St. Charles County Parks Department - Be sure to rest up for the fun to come, as the Youth Activity Park (YAP) will stay open on August 2 until the clock strikes
Maryland Heights, Mo. - The Maryland Heights Department of Human Services is currently organizing West County's first Nintendo Wii League for seniors. Sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care, the league's goal is to help seniors stay active as they age.
ST. LOUIS, July 16, 2008 - Sarah Bodi, the School Resource Officer (SRO) at Parkway's Northeast Middle School, was recently awarded the School Resource Officer of the Year Award from the Association of School Resource Officers (MASRO). Officer
Marine, Ill. - Enjoy the fruits of your labor with this ride hosted by Trailnet's Bicycle Fun Club on Sunday, July 27. The ride begins at Mill's Apple Farm, 11477 Pocahontas Road. Registration will be from 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Choose
St. Charles County, Mo. - The St. Charles County Assessor's Office will conduct two more informational programs about the Homestead Preservation Credit and the Property Tax Credit for senior citizens and the disabled.
The next session will be
St. Peters, Mo. - The August issue of Money Magazine has picked the 100 Best Places to Live for 2008 and St. Peters, ranked at number 60, is the highest among the four Missouri cities on the list.
"The nation is finding out what St. Peters
St. Charles, Mo. - "I GOES TO FIGHT MIT SIEGEl," the story of the many German immigrants living in the Missouri River Valley, who showed their loyalty to their new country by joining the Union Army of General Siegel,
will be the topic of the St.
St. Louis, Mo. - Fun! Jobs! Health! Exhibitions! Wealth Generation! All Free. All in
one place. Come to the eighth annual Vashon/JeffVanderLou from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at Chambers Park, Franklin and Compton avenues.
St. Charles, Mo. - The St. Charles Humane Society is hosting it's annual Holiday Happening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at Harvest Ridge Elementary School, 1220 Harvest Ridge Drive.
Spaces are still available for crafters and
St. Charles, Mo. - St. Charles County Bridge Builders invites children and adults to its sixth annnual picnic and raffle from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at Jaycee Park, 2801 Elm Street. A free picnic lunch will be provided, along with games,
St. Charles, Mo. - The St. Charles County Victims of Crime Assistance program is seeking volunteers and interns for the fall of 2008. This unit of the Prosecuting Attorney's Office has taken the initiative for the St. Charles County community to
The Parkway School District Board of Education has announced that Beth Feldman will serve as a director on the board. Feldman fills the seat vacated by Greg Powers, who resigned from the board in May. The board selected her after an open
St. Peters, Mo. - The city of St. Peters will waive the parking restriction for recreational vehicles parked on residential lots until Aug. 14. At the June 26 Board of Aldermen meeting Mayor Pagano asked for a motion and second to temporarily suspend a
St. Charles County, Missouri - Now that the floodwaters are receding across St. Charles County, stagnant pools of water are becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes. The county's Mosquito Control Program is monitoring the situation, and taking steps
St. Peters, Mo. - Firefighters with Central County Fire and Rescue who have a genuine interest in the youth of the fire district have joined together and formed the Central County Explorer Post 9591.
This special interest post is an extension
St. Louis, Mo. - St. Louisans might not think much about child abuse and neglect in our area until something happens like the recent death of 2-year-old Stacey Tolbert Wyatt. In light of this heartbreaking story and others like it, local residents may
Can you guess how many items were checked out at the St. Charles City-County Library District from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008? In a record-breaking year, nearly 6.4 million items were borrowed from 12 library branches by County residents
St. Louis, Mo. The Salvation Army is continuing to assist flood victims in Missouri and Illinois as waters recede and emergency personnel are able to respond.
The Salvation Army is distributing food, clean-up kits and hygiene kits. Volunteers
COMPETE AGAINST AREA'S BEST SKATERS AT SK8FEST 2008
St. Charles County Parks Department - The St. Charles County Parks Department's Youth Activity Park (YAP) and the Wood + Wheels Skate Shop of O'Fallon are hosting
St. Louis, Mo. - The fourth annual Ride the Rivers Century Bicycle Ride brought to you by The Great Rivers Greenway District, will be held Sunday, Oct. 12. The wheels on your bicycle will go round and round as you pedal the 100-mile route
WHAT: Cricket and Declare Yourself have partnered to bring the Cricket Wireless Declaration Tour 2008 to St. Louis. The community will have the opportunity to view one of only 25 surviving copies of the original Declaration of Independence, as
O'Fallon, Mo. - The city of O'Fallon opened a public comment period on Sunday, July 6, regarding proposed changes to the city's sewage rates and fees. The comment period extends through Thursday, Aug. 14 with a public hearing beginning at 7:30 p.m.
St. Louis, Mo. - Urgent Need for Cleaning Supplies for Winfield/Foley Flood Victims. Collecting Items through Sunday, July 20.
Residents and businesses wanting to help the Winfield-Foley Volunteer Fire Department and residents with flood clean
St. Louis, Mo. - Girls of high school age will get a head start on considering their career futures with participation in Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri's (GSEM) first ever Camp CEO to be held July 11-15 at the council's Camp Fiddlecreek. Fifteen
St. Charles, Mo. - The St. Charles County Pachyderm Club's regular meetings are held from noon to 1 p.m. Fridays at the Golden Corral, 1850 Zumbehl Road. The sessions are open to the public.
Speakers scheduled for the rest of the month:
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Lincoln County, Mo. - The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter is adding financial assistance to the variety of emergency services being offered to individuals and families affected by severe flooding in Lincoln County.
The site will be at
St. Charles County, Mo. - The Lakeside Gazebo at Indian Camp Creek Park is now available for your next special occasion. Incorporating natural materials to reflect the idyllic theme of the park, the shelter is rentable in minimum two-hour increments
St. Louis, Mo. - Nature and outdoor enthusiasts can share their passion with others by volunteering for the Missouri Department of Conservation. The Conservation Department is holding New Volunteer Information Meetings on two dates in August.
St. Louis, Mo. - With recent rains and rising waters impacting thousands of area residents, the Consumer Fraud Task Force, a joint task force of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and the Better Business Bureau (BBB), is warning people
Barbara Mueller has been named interim principal of Parkway's Mason Ridge Elementary School, effective July 1, 2008. Mueller has been the assistant principal at Parkway's Shenandoah Valley Elementary School since July of 2001. Prior to
O'Fallon, Mo. - O'Fallon is serious about water conservation. During the week of July 7-11, the city will set a local and national example by installing an innovative irrigation system proven to save water and money.
O'Fallon has joined
Maryland Heights, Mo. - As the Fee Fee Road reconstruction project continues, motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes on Thursday, July 3, when the project contractor has scheduled paving operations (weather permitting). The paving work is
O'Fallon, Mo. - The natatorium at the City of O'Fallon's Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle, will be closed for maintenance beginning at noon on Wednesday, July 2 through noon on Thursday, July 3. RSC members are invited to swim
St. Charles County, Mo. - The Community and Children's Resource Board (CCRB) announced its 2008 capital funds recipients on Tuesday, June 24, following review of applications submitted in May. Six area agencies that provide services to St. Charles
St. Louis, Mo. - Taylor Leann Little of Affton has been selected as a state finalist in the National American Miss Missouri Pre-Teen Pageant. Taylor is the 11-year-old daughter of Lea and Sue Little of Affton, and the granddaughter of Beatrice
O'Fallon, Mo. - O'Fallon residents are invited to join the O'Fallon Charter Commission in discussing one of the key elements in the development of the proposed City Charter, the City's form of government. Discussion will take place at 6:30 p.m.
St. Charles, Mo. - The St. Charles Lions Club Farmers Market is open from 6 a.m. to noon Saturdays through October in the 300 block of Riverside Drive on the St. Charles riverfront.
Featured are locally grown vegetables, fruits, plants (herbs,
St. Peters, Mo. - The St. Charles County Democratic Central Committee will open a new headquarters office at 235 Jungermann Road on Saturday, June 28. The committee will host an open house from 3 to 6:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m.
The first patients moved into the newly renovated private rooms at St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital on Monday, June 9. The new 17-bed area, the first phase of the St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital renovation, has a nature theme with vibrant
Advance Directive Materials Available at St. John's Mercy Medical Center
Information on advance directives, such as a living will and a durable power of attorney for health care, is being offered through the
Grafton, Ill. - Due to the high water, Raging Rivers is temporarily closed. The park will be updating its website daily to reflect any changes. Visit http://www.ragingrivers.com/ to see these updates.
New Melle, Mo. - The New Melle Chamber of Commerce recently awarded four $1,000 scholarships to local college-bound students. The winners are Ashley Urzi, Kayla Coulter, Elizabeth Williams and Austin Buenemann. All are residents of the New
Lake Saint Louis, Mo. - Improvements planned for Lake Saint Louis playground that engages children with developmental and physical disabilities to connect with kids of all abilities.
Davis Street Land Co. will donate $10,000 to Unlimited
Hermann, Mo. - The first 4-H Farm Fair, sponsored by the Dierberg Educational Foundation, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 4 at The Hofgarten at Hermann Farm, First Street and Gutenberg.
Area 4-H Clubs will showcase their
St. Louis, Mo. - The National MS Society Gateway Area Chapter wants you to join them and get involved by coming to one of their Meet and Greet Events. A Meet and Greet is a great way to learn about the basics of multiple sclerosis and speak with other
St. Louis, Mo. - The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission and Metropolitan Taxi Cab Commission will host a "Taxi Driver Appreciation Day" to recognize the work of hundreds of St. Louis' professional taxicab drivers.
The event will be
Early in the evening on Monday, June 23, the Elm Point levee in St. Charles County failed, flooding the area just north of Highway 370 within several hours. Volunteers staged at Huster Road and Fountain Lakes Boulevard filled sandbags that were then
Missouri Drivers Running on Empty
Out-of-Gas Emergency Calls Jump 145 Percent in Missouri
The number of Missouri drivers running out of gas on the highway skyrocketed 145 percent in the first five months of
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill., June 20, 2008. . . As the Mississippi River continues to swell and with further flooding expected this weekend, the Casino Queen wants to assure area residents and customers with plans to visit the facility in the coming weeks
O'FALLON, Mo. --- The O'Fallon campus of Vatterott College recently extended the date of their Soldiers' Angels donations drive to July 3, 2008. Soldiers' Angels is a volunteer-led non-profit organization providing aid and comfort to
Date: June 19, 2008
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
High school students, recent graduates, their
St. Louis, Mo. - Trailnet's Active Living Awards celebrates the individuals and institutions of the bi-state region who foster increased physical activity as a means to healthier living. Nominations are now being accepted for this prestigious
St. Charles, Mo. - The Silver and Gold Senior Club plans themed luncheon 50's Soc-hop with "Elvis" co-sponsored by Baue Funeral Homes, Nurses and Company Home Health and Hospice Care and Seniors and Company Adult Day Services.
The luncheon
O'Fallon, Mo. - The city of O'Fallon's Senior Advisory Board is hosting a free seminar, Seniors, Let's Talk about Reverse Mortgages, Home Equity Loans, Assisted Living and Nursing Homes. The seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday,
OLD MONROE, MISSOURI - More than thirty members of the Missouri Wing of the Civil Air Patrol began assisting with sandbagging efforts today in Old Monroe. They joined a growing number of volunteers helping to save this town from
St. Louis, Mo. - The St. Louis Rams and National City are inviting nominations of breast cancer survivors to join in a special on-field tribute to the fight against breast cancer at the Sept. 28 Rams game.
One hundred exceptional survivors will
Chesterfield, Mo. - Dogs & Duds, a celebrity fashion show benefit for animal shelters in the St. Louis area, will take place on July 20, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kemp Auto Museum in Chesterfield. The event is sponsored by the Companion Animal
St. Louis, MO-On Friday, June 13, the Emergency Response Team (ERT) of AmeriCorps St. Louis deployed three teams to assist in the massive ‘flood fight' in Clarksville, and Canton MO, about an hour and a half up-river from the City of St.
St. Charles County, Mo. - As floodwaters continue to rise in parts of St. Charles County, the Department of Community Health and the Environment is keeping a close watch on health and safety issues for residents. Avoiding illness from tainted food,
St. Charles County, Mo. - As floodwaters continue to rise in parts of St. Charles County, the Department of Community Health and the Environment is keeping a close watch on health and safety issues for residents. Many people who live in rural areas of
Lincoln County, Mo. - The Lincoln County Emergency Operations Command is requesting citizens living along the Mississippi River east of Highway 47 to voluntarily evacuate their home. The Army Corps of Engineers estimates the Mississippi River to rise
LAKE OZARK, MISSOURI - The Missouri Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, will be participating in state-wide search and rescue exercise on Saturday, June 21, 2008.
St. Charles County, Mo. - The town of West Alton in St. Charles County will hold an informational meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (June 17) at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 14060 Highway 94 North in West Alton to discuss preparations for the
Brentwood, Mo. - Five percent of net sales to benefit Nurses for Newborns Foundation.
WHO: Whole Foods Market and Nurses for Newborns Foundation.
WHAT: Community Support Day.
WHEN: Thursday, June 19.
Warrensburg, Mo. - Daniel Anthony Brougham, 17, of St. Charles, has been selected to attend the American Legion Boys State of Missouri to be held June 14-21 on the campus of the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg.
Daniel is sponsored
Mascoutah, Ill. - Each Saturday beginning June 21 a market featuring fresh garden and farm produce will be held from 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday at the beautiful new Silver Creek Mill, Illinois Arts, Crafts, Garden building at 602 South
O'Fallon, Mo. - Residents and business people, families and organizations are invited to enjoy O'Fallon's Heritage & Freedom Fest on July 3 and 4 as a volunteer.
"Helping the community celebrate our nation's birthday is a great way to show
ST. LOUIS - SKK Services, in partnership with the John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University, has launched the Business Internship Award of Excellence.
Cricket Launches Unlimited Wireless Services in St. Louis
~Flat-Rate Unlimited Wireless Phone and Internet Services Now Available in St. Louis Area~
ST. LOUIS - June 12, 2008 - Wireless
The Parkway School District recently won an award for their "Outstanding School Recycling Program" from the Missouri Recycling Association (MORA). The "Outstanding School Recycling Program" recognition is awarded to a school or district
Several Days ago their was a city alderman or Rep that was trying to make local buisiness's pick up trash around their building and wanting them to pick up trash several yards away from their building. The 6th grade boys class at Imagine Academy of
Rhonda Saitta has been appointed interim principal of Sorrento Springs Elementary, effective July 1, 2008.
Saitta has been with the Parkway School District for 23 years. She has been the administrative intern at Sorrento Springs
Hello to all residents of Missouri,
My name is Patrick Englert. I am attempting to form a new political party for the election this November. The name of the party is the Common Sense
Bridgeton, Mo. - Each year 75,000 Americans suffer a stroke. Do you know your risk? Attend a seminar and receive a free personal stroke risk assessment. Learn about the latest treatment options available and the importance of seeking help
St. Louis, Mo. - Food is an essential identifying element of every culture. The short course Our Food: Immigrant, Ethnic, and American examines the story of food in America through readings, food tastings, and lively discussions 1 to 3 p.m. on
St. Louis, Mo. - ECHO Chief Operating Officer, Sterling C.B. Ellis, has announced the suspension of ECHO's transitional living program for adolescents. The campus, on Euclid Avenue in the city's Kingsway neighborhood, provided temporary
Chesterfield, Mo. - The St. Luke's Hospital Hyperbaric Research Unit is sponsoring a study on the benefit of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for patients with small vessel disease of the brain.
Patients who have experienced a mini-stroke or TIA,
Ballwin, Mo. - Adopt a Stray on a Summer Day adoption event with 28 area shelters and rescue groups collaborating to bring over 700 dogs and cats, puppies and kittens to one indoor facility for one day in hopes of finding loving homes.
This
O'Fallon, Mo. - An IABC Bronze Quill "Award of Excellence" was recently given to O'Fallon, Missouri's Public Relations Department for its entry, "The O'Fallon Recycling Campaign."
"Entering the contest lets us know how we're doing
Wentzville, Mo. - Over the past couple of weeks, the Firefighters of the Wentzville Fire Protection District collected monetary donations at several Schnucks and Wal-Mart store locations within the Fire District to help support the St. John's
Foristell, Mo. - The Wentzville Fire Protection District Board of Directors, local residents, business owners and fire district personnel along with state and local officials will be attending the grand opening of the new Fire Station No. 3. The fire
Lindenwood University-Daniel Boone Home: Math and Science Summer Day Camp
Event: Mon-Fri, June 16-20.
Phone: 636-798-2166
Location: Daniel Boone Campus, 1868 Highway F, Defiance, Mo.
Camp goers can learn to bring math and science to life
Summer school is out and now the kids are starting to get bored. To keep summer boredom away, enroll children between the ages of 6 and 13 into the Maryland Heights Day &
Date: June 2, 2008
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
Jason Spencer, a general fine arts student at St. Louis Community
Contact: Nancy Schnoebelen
Vice President Marketing & Communications
(314) 615-7617, nschnoebelen@slcec.com
May 30,
Date: May 30, 2008
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
As 78 million baby boomers approach retirement, their
Date: May 30, 2008
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
Jefferson City, Mo. - The registration period for those impacted by the severe storms and flooding beginning in mid-March has been extended 30 days through June 26, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State Emergency
Dardenne Prairie, Mo. - Get active and celebrate National Trails Day, Saturday, June 7, on this free event recommended for families and beginners brought to you by The Great Rivers Greenway District. Registration is from 9 to 10 a.m. at the trailhead
St. Louis, 5/20/08-In a ceremony in Washington, DC, Gary Miller. MD. Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the St. Louis VA Medical Center, and Professor at Washington University School of Medicine, was awarded the 2008 Wolcott award for Clinical
St. Charles, Mo. - Buy-A-Brick and help create a memorial walkway at the entrance to our new shelter building! Plans are underway to begin groundbreaking and construction soon for a new shelter to house dogs and cats.
The walkway will be paved
GRAND OPENING OF PEVELY'S FIRST CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT PROVES MARKET IS STILL HUNGRY
Pevely/Barnhart, MO - Local Celebrities, leaders, and most importantly, buyers gathered last weekend, May 17 and 18, to celebrate the
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI - Civil Air Patrol members from throughout the state will converge this weekend at the Springfield National Guard Armory for required staff training in preparation for the upcoming CAP Missouri Wing Summer
(St. Charles County, MO) Seismic activity in and around our region is nothing new. Hundreds of earthquakes happen every year in Missouri. However, until the recent quakes in Mount Carmel, Illinois and in our own backyard in
St. Louis regional rideshare program tops 8,000 combined carpoolers and vanpoolers
GRANITE CITY, IL, May 21, 2008 . . . Record high gas prices are fueling record participation in RideFinders, the regional
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CONFERENCE 2008
Conference Theme: "Preparing for Tomorrow's Disasters TODAY from Lessons Learned Yesterday"
St. Louis Central Citizen Corp Council will host at St. Luke's
Trailnet, the not-for-profit promoting active living has several suggestions to help you celebrate National Trails Day. The 16th annual National Trails Day will be celebrated on June 7. There is a weekend of events planned to entice you to Join us on
ST. CHARLES COUNTY ADDS BANGERT ISLAND AS EIGHTH PARK
160-Acre Park in St. Charles Offers Natural Beauty, Trails Along Missouri River
St. Charles County Parks Department (May 20, 2008) - Hosted by St. Charles County
O'Fallon, Mo. - O'Fallon's Alligator's Creek Aquatic Center, 403 Civic Park Drive (in Civic Park), will be open for the Memorial Day holiday weekend from Saturday, May 24, through Monday, May 26. After the holiday, the aquatic center will close for the
Philanthropic Leadership Award Presented to Charles Leon
(St. Louis, MO) Charles Leon, Owner/Partner of Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Frontenac was honored at the Town &
The Summer Institute is an academically based enrichment program with a focus on maintaining and improving reading, written expression, and math skills. Our special education teacher with additional training in teaching children on the autism
St. Louis, Mo. - Music! Words! Opera! 2008 Teacher's Workshop offers area third- through eighth-grade teachers the opportunity to learn how opera can be used to combine music with various content areas, such as science, math, and social studies. The
The Affton High School Class of 2008 will have a baccalaureate ceremony at 7:00 p.m. on May 29, 2008, in the Judith Rethwisch Auditorium at Affton High School. A reception will follow the ceremony in the auditorium lobby. The baccalaureate ceremony
Girl Scouts of EasternMissouri, the preeminent leadership organization for girls, proudly announcesthe 2008 Girls and Women of Distinction. The 20
Group Awarded for Closing College Access Gap for Local Disadvantaged High School Students
Contact: Vanessa Lillie, vlillie@collegesummit.org, 202-319-1763 ext 426
ST. LOUIS - May 6, 2008 -
Date: May 6, 2008
Contact: Pat Matreci, (314) 539-5144, pmatreci@stlcc.edu
ST. LOUIS - May 5, 2008 -- St. Louis will celebrate National Tourism Week (NTW), May 10 - 18, and the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission (CVC) will be a part of a number of activities and special events taking place
The citizens of Missouri won an important victory on Sunday, May 4, when anti-stem cell activists failed to collect enough signatures to place on the November ballot their dangerous proposal. It would have jeopardized Missourians' right
St. Louis, Mo. - National Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 16. Bike commuters are invited to join The Great Rivers Greenway District, the YMCA of Greater St. Louis and Trailnet for breakfast at 20 Refueling Stations. Stop by on your bike commute to
PAWS IN THE PARK ON MAY 17 AT QUAIL RIDGE PARK
CELEBRATES COMMUNITY DOG PARKS, OUR FURRY FRIENDS
St. Charles County Parks Department - The St. Charles County Parks Department hosts its Fifth Annual Paws in the
Statement by Coalition Chairman Donn Rubin on the May 2 Ruling by the Missouri Court of Appeals Western District
Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures applauds Friday's court ruling, which is a victory for
NORDMANN PHOTOGRAPHY RECOGNIZED IN
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Annual Survey of Recently Married Couples in St Louis
Reveals Top Wedding Vendors
St Louis MO (April 30) — Nordmann Photography is pleased to announce
St. Charles County, Missouri - Spring rains and warm weather have combined to foster the development of hordes of bloodthirsty mosquitoes. To help reduce the problem, the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment has rolled
St. Charles County, Missouri - Due to ongoing building renovations, the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment will temporarily close its immunization clinic starting Wednesday, April 30. The clinic will reopen on Monday,
St. Louis, Mo. - Washington University in St. Louis has awarded St. Patrick Center $15,000 as a winner of the 3rd Annual Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Competition (SEIC). St. Patrick Center received the in-kind support award for the BEGIN
At Jefferson College, Hillsboro, All 161 Jefferson County veterans that were Killed in Action are remembered. We would ask you and Fox 2 to help bring to all, the honors that we plan for our Memorial Day program. We invite your
RED DRESS EVENT to Benefit "PROJECT ARK"
The Gateway Sisters of Indulgence
Presents Their Own
1st Annual "Red Dress" Event
Benefiting "Project Ark"
One of the most important aspects of becoming a responsible young adult is to understand and appreciate the importance of managing personal finances. This week, Lori St. Pierre, senior vice president of Truman Bank, began teaching a curriculum prepared
ST. LOUIS, MO (April 23, 2008) - The St. Louis bi-state region will join the nation on Saturday, May 10, for the 16th Annual Letter Carriers' National Food Drive. Please place cans of unopened, non-perishable food next to your mailbox before your
St. Charles County offers free disaster preparedness education
St. Charles County, Missouri - On Friday morning, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake centered near Bellmont, Illinois shook the Midwest. Aftershocks continue to
New analysis ‘confirms' 1 million+ Iraq casualties
January 28th 2008
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Earthquakes Can Leave Dangerous Hidden Damage
Allstate Offers Important Post-Quake Information
St. Louis - This Morning's earthquake, though minor, reminds Eastern Missouri residents that
St. Charles County Parks Department - Are you interested in adding a little color and life to your home but don't have the space for a landscaped garden? Join the St. Charles County Parks Department's Horticultural Staff to learn how you can
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Two candidates with extensive higher education experience were elected to six-year terms on the St. Louis
The Maryland Heights Parks and Recreation Department has a new program to offer, Girl's Team Softball League. The league is for ages 9 and under, and consists of 8 games. This is a beginner league designed for girls
The Maryland Heights Parks and Recreation Department has a variety of summer camps for the children in your home between the ages of 2-6.
Safety Town is one of the most popular camps for children ages 4-6.
The Maryland Heights Parks and Recreation Department has a camp for your child no matter if they like art, acting, sports, or nature. Enroll your child into one of these camps and they will never be bored this summer.
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SAVE THE DATE
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St. Charles, Mo. - On Saturday, April 19 residents of Frenchtown will have the opportunity to get rid of bulk items like refrigerators, washers, dryers building materials, yard waste, old electronics, etc. Residents should have the items at the curb no
CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI - The Missouri Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, will be participating in state-wide search and rescue exercise on Saturday, April 12, 2008.
Mission base for the
St. Charles, Mo. - On April 19, the Missouri/Kansas chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) will join with Missouri Immigrant and Refugee Advocates (MIRA) to present "Citizenship Day 2008," a workshop providing assistance to
FLORISSANT, Mo. - April 7, 2008 - Along with the promise of new growth and sunshine, springtime also brings many people newfound energy for tackling projects or learning new things. St. Louis Christian College (SLCC) also believes it's a great time
One Stream's Trash To Become ART
Greenway Network and community partners team up for unique project
St. Charles County, Missouri - Greenway Network's Stream Trash ART (START) Project will take place
"LIFE SCIENCES IN ST. LOUIS"
Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
SBS 14th Annual Conference & Exhibition
America's Center, St.
OFFICIAL BREW MASTER COMPETITION TO BE HELD
AS PART OF THE SOCIETY FOR BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES
ANNUAL MEETING TONIGHT
WHAT: St. Louis is not
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ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - Four Missouri state legislators were inducted into the Missouri Civil Air Patrol Legislative Squadron during a special ceremony on March 28, 2008, held at the Missouri Air National Guard Base at Lambert.
The honorees were
Date: April 2, 2008
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Duchesne High School Celebrates Two Milestones
Date: April 2, 2008
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Date: April 2, 2008
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St. Charles County, Missouri - The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment is offering ServSafe Manager Certification Training in May. This class prepares those who are in charge of food service operations to take the exam
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Heartland-Putting the Heart Back Into Staffing
April 1, 2008, St. Louis, MO
Heartland Staffing is
In its recently approved Strategic Plan, the Town of Augusta established the goal: "In 2020, Augusta has a well-developed system for informing and eliciting input from citizens regarding matters of general community interest and importance." To achieve
Valley Park, Mo. - Saved from eight feet of flood water by the new Meramec River levee, Circle Of Concern needs volunteers to help move food and suppklies back into the charity's center in Valley Park. Approximately 50,000 pounds of food and six
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - The Missouri Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, has been tasked by the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to provide aerial photo reconnaissance of damage from the floods affecting the
Kirkwood, Mo. - UMB banking centers throughout the metropolitan St. Louis area will participate in an "Associate Denim Day" on Friday, March 21, to raise money and awareness for The Backstoppers, an organization that supports families of first
ST. LOUIS - Saflex® interlayers for glass, manufactured by Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA) of St. Louis, are known around the world for their protective qualities. When sandwiched between pieces of glass, these tough plastic layers help to
Taking Out the Trash
Operation Clean Stream aims to remove junk from local waterways
St. Charles County, Missouri - Natural beauty abounds in St. Charles County, but all too often our breath-taking vistas are
Members of state's Time Critical Diagnosis Task Force hold their final meeting to develop plan for improved stroke and heart attack emergency response system
Jefferson City, MO (March 18, 2008) - The Missouri Foundation for Health
Where There's Smoke... Survey assesses community tobacco use and awareness
St. Charles County, Missouri - The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment is partnering with Missouri's Maternal Child Health
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Kirkwood Farmers' Market will open for its 32nd season Saturday, April 5. Located in the heart of Downtown Kirkwood, at 150 East Argonne, the farmers' market is a popular destination. This season, market vendors will offer a
GirlShopSpot.com provides a one-stop shopping resource for buyers and the next generation of smart marketing tools for sellers.
St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) March 13, 2008 - Just launched, GirlShopSpot.com is a new web site created by a woman for
The St. Charles City-County Library District, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West HealthCare Center have joined forces to create a Consumer Health Information resource at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library that will help St. Charles
St. Charles, Mo. - The St. Charles Retired Educational Employees will meet at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 24, at the district's administration building, 1025 Country Club Road. Gary McKiddy will present the program about our foreign exchange
Wentzville, Mo. - The city of Wentzville is no longer a small community out West that no one knows about! At the Missouri Park and Recreation Association annual conference held at The Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Missouri in late February the
St. Charles County - Citizens can prepare now for Missouri's spring flooding by contacting their local insurance agent and purchasing a flood insurance policy. Homeowner's
ST. CHARLES COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT
OFFERS DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLASSES THIS SPRING
St. Charles County Parks Department - Teach your new dog some old tricks at the St. Charles County Parks Department's obedience
Washington, Missouri, January & February 2008, - Hillermann Nursery & Florist joined the ranks of the horticultural industry's top independent garden centers when it was named one of Today's Garden Center's Revolutionary 100 for the third year
SAINT LOUIS, MO (March 5, 2008) - For the first time in its 80-year history, the National Conference for Community and Justice of Metropolitan St. Louis (NCCJSTL) worked with the executive leadership of one of the nation's renowned healthcare
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TREK THE TRAIL AT QUAIL RIDGE PARK ON MONTHLY WALKS
St. Charles County Parks Department - On the third Wednesday of each month, make the trek to Quail Ridge Park to join Park Rangers for a safe,
In opposition to Missouri HB 2057,
O'Fallon, Mo. - The O'Fallon Salvation Army Church and Community Center, located at 1 William Booth Drive, invites the community to join the church for Easter activities on Saturday, March 22, as well as Easter Sunday, March 23.
Wentzville, Mo. - Spring is right around the corner and it is time to get items ready for Wentzville's Annual City Wide Yard Sale! Each spring the Parks & Recreation Department creates a booklet featuring April 5 yard sales throughout the city.
St. Charles, Mo. - Bill Popp, Archivist, will conduct a training class on how to do research on historic St. Charles houses from 9:30 to 11 a. m. Saturday, March 8 at the Historical Society, 101 South Main Street. $10 fee for non-members. Call
The Maryland Heights Parks and Recreation Department has numerous ways to keep your child active and having fun. Two of these ways are KidFit and Youth Archery.
Kidfit introduces sports and fitness activities, such as resistance training,
The Maryland Heights Parks and Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for Instructional T-Ball. This program is for children ages 3-6. This is a great opportunity to get your child ready for the T-Ball League.
O'Fallon, Ill. - VFW Post 805 with the support St. Clair County has been providing support to the troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Contact with front line troops located in Iraqi involve in heavy hostile activities. The surprise request was
Increased Savings Make Vanpooling an Even Better Transportation Option - Especially with Current Gas Prices
GRANITE CITY, IL, February 28, 2008 . . . RideFinders today announced a new, reduced fare structure for
St. Charles, Mo. - Renovations are underway at the Department of Community Health and Environment building on Boone's Lick Road. The project is designed to help the department deliver services more efficiently and provide room for future expansion as
EDWARDSVILLE, ILL., Feb. 27, 2008...Time is running out to register for the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois' 24th annual Salute to Southwestern Illinois Awards Dinner, which is being held Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Gateway Center in
St. Charles, Mo. - The Community and Children's Resource Board (CCRB) of St. Charles County is accepting 2008 Requests for Proposals for Capital Projects from St. Charles County agencies providing services to children and youth. Funding provided
Students Learn Mechanics and Maturity, Design and Determination From Professional Mentors at St. Louis FIRST Regional, February 28 - March 1.
St. Louis - High school students from 12 states and 30 area schools have been tasked with the
HOP TO 3rd ANNUAL YAP EASTER EGG HUNT MARCH 22
St. Charles County Parks Department - On Saturday, March 22, eagle-eyed youths can hop to the St. Charles County Youth Activity Park for the third annual YAP Easter Egg
Date: Feb. 26, 2008
Contact: Pat
ST. CHARLES COUNTY _ Video arraignments now can be conducted in two St. Charles County Circuit Courts in the Courts Administration Building from the St. Charles County Department of Corrections.
The County
Members of state's Time Critical Diagnosis Task Force meet again to develop an emergency response system for stroke and heart attack victims
Jefferson City, MO (February 28, 2008) - The Missouri Foundation for Health and the
Date: Feb. 25, 2008
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Date: Feb. 25, 2008
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DISCOVER ST. CHARLES COUNTY PARK'S MULTI-USE TRAILS AT KICKOFF EVENT
St. Charles County Parks Department - Horses, bicyclists, and hikers will unite at Indian Camp Creek Park on March 1 at St. Charles County's first
St. Louis, Mo. - The Northeast Deanery Senior Ministry and Tri-Parish Nursing are hosting the first Senior Living Options fair featuring housing and at-home resources for older adults and caregivers. Over 50 vendors will be presenting information on
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January 31, 2008
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High school FFA plans Barnyard Day for kindergarten
Clayton, Mo. - A growing Hispanic population in the St. Louis region means an increase in the number of people seeking social services whose primary or only language is Spanish. For the social service professional whose job it is to assess, reassure,
HEARTLAND BANK ANNOUNCES WINNER OF 120,000 CREDIT CARD REWARDS POINTS
Central West End Man Awarded 120,000 Rewards Points on Discover Network Card
St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 19, 2008 . . . Heartland Bank, a
St. Louis, Mo. - Camper as well as volunteer applications are now being accepted for the annual and renown St. Louis Society Sports Camp for Youth with Physical Diabilities. For children and youth, ages 6-21, with physical and often other disabilities,
St. Louis County, Mo. - The St. Louis County Police Department and Office of Emergency Management are proud to offer "SKYWARN" Severe Weather Observer Training to all citizens interested in severe weather recognition, reporting, and safety. The severe
O'Fallon, Mo. - To underscore the O'Fallon Police Department's commitment to O'Fallon residents, the City of O'Fallon is holding a slogan contest. The best overall entry will win a one-year individual pass to the Renaud Spirit Center, and an O'Fallon
St. Charles, Mo. - Dr. Steven W. Rowan, a widely published professor in the department of History at the University of Missouri-St. Louis who specializes in the areas of German and Austrian History, will be the guest speaker at the Feb. 25 meeting of
State's Time Critical Diagnosis Task Force integral part in improving heart attack survival and recovery rates
Jefferson City, MO (February 15, 2008) - As the nation's medical profession recognizes February as American Heart Month,
St. Louis, Mo. - 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 like to purchase more cookies, Girl Scout troops will sell additional
St. Charles, Mo. - Lindenwood University will hold its annual Career Day job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 in the Connection Center, located in the Spellmann Campus Center on the main campus at 209 South Kingshighway.
St. Louis, Mo. - A Night at the Races will benefit Missouri Children's Burn Camp and Burns Recovered support group. Tickets are on sale now for this fun evening which will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at Strafford Inn, 800
ATTEND EDUCATIONAL LECTURES AT QUAIL RIDGE LODGE
St. Charles County Parks Department - Come out of the cold this winter and spring to learn more about nature photography or plan trips to picturesque sites
"Traitors Beware" by Eric Beckemeier is now available in paperback. "Traitors Beware" is a nonfiction historical work that gives the first in-depth look at Robert DePugh's Minutemen since the 1960s. The Minutemen were a right-wing, anti-Communist
St. Louis, Mo. - The St. Louis Blues and the American Red Cross are teaming up for the annual "Do You Bleed Blue?" blood drive from 2 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 3 at Maryville University. The campus is located at 13550 Conway Road, off Highway 40 -
Jefferson City, Mo. - The first deadline for the twelfth annual "Project 21 Scholarship Program," sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association is Feb. 29. Student submissions in the form of essays, posters or videos addressing the issue of
St. Peters, Mo. - The city of St. Peters relies on St. Peters' young people to fill important positions with the city. At the same time, the city gives them the opportunity for good, honest employment and a chance to learn skills that will
Cottleville, Mo. - The West Side Home Gallery, 5377 Highway N, Suite F, is hosting a wedding show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 with special sponsors White Traditions Bridal House and Photo Video Image Productions. Tickets are
Community Health-In-Partnership Services (CHIPS) will partner with Sullivan Place, a senior housing development for individuals 55 and older, to provide health education, medical care and social services that will help residents maintain wellness and
St. Louis, Mo. - Shontel Stevenson, RN, 5th floor team leader at Christian Hospital, has been awarded the prestigious Edward J. Stiften nursing scholarship to continue her education. Shontel is in the nurse practitioner master's degree program at
Kirkwood, Mo. - Residents of the Kirkwood School District are invited to attend a school board candidate forum from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 10 in the cafeteria, North Kirkwood Middle School,11287 Manchester Road. Three positions on the
As Kirkwood grieves for its fallen citizens, a spontaneous memorial has been building in front of City Hall and the Police Headquarters.
Photos of the
Maplewood, Mo. - Woman's Place in Maplewood will hold a free one-day workshop for women entitled "Boundaries: Your Ticket to Personal Freedom." from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Woman's Place, 7373 Marietta Avenue. Required registration closes March 7. Space is
St. Charles County_ The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to St. Charles County for its comprehensive annual financial report by the Government Finance Officers
Sunday, February 3, 2008, nearly 400 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts, and Adult Leaders from the Archdiocesan of St. Louis received emblems or awards at the Cathedral Basilica. Bishop Herman blest and bestowed the Parvuli Dei, Ad Altare Dei, and
Troy, Mo. - On Saturday, May 3 Walk MS 2008 will take place at Cuivre River State Park, 678 Route 147. Registration for the walk will begin at 10 a.m. with the walk beginning at 11 a.m. This year's goal is $825,000. This walk is for all ages and is a
ST. CHARLES COUNTY--Two Duchesne High School alumni and a longtime faculty member were presented with achievement awards at the school's annual Cor Duchesne banquet on January 26. Duchesne alumni Don Graveman and Julie Lynch Eckstein were honored
O'Fallon, Mo. - The city of O'Fallon is getting the word out that the trash collection schedule for five subdivisions will change. Beginning the week of Feb. 18:
Brook Hollow residents will have their trash picked up on Mondays instead of
ENJOY LUNAR ECLIPSE VIEWING AT QUAIL RIDGE PARK FEB. 20
St. Charles County Parks Department - At 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Quail Ridge Lodge in Quail Ridge Park, the St. Charles County Parks Department
St. Charles, Mo. - The St. Charles Humane Society was recently chosen as the only animal organization in Missouri to receive a grant to be used towards spaying and neutering pets in February. In recognition of Spay Day USA, the Doris Day
St. Charles County, Mo. - At 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the Quail Ridge Lodge in Quail Ridge Park, the St. Charles County Parks Department will host a free public viewing of the spectacular lunar eclipse occurring that evening. The moon
Lake Saint Louis, Mo. - Dedication ceremonies for the new Civic Center Veterans Memorial Park have been set for Saturday, May 17. The park is located on a four-acre site on the grounds of the Civic Center (City Hall/Police Department).
ST. LOUIS - February 5, 2008 -- The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission (CVC) recently received two prestigious awards from two of the travel industry's most prominent publications.
Readers and subscribers of
High Ridge, Mo. - The High Ridge Elks Lodge 2455 will host a meat shoot at noon on Sunday, Feb. 10 to benefit the Wheelchair Veterans Sports Team at Jefferson Barracks. The lodge is located on High Ridge Boulevard and Hunning Road.
No
St. Louis, Mo. - The Association of Home-Based Women Entrepreneurs is hosting its second annual trivia night and silent auction on Saturday, March 8 at Orlando Gardens Banquet and Conference Center, 2050 Dorsett Village Plaza, Maryland Heights. The
St. Louis, Mo. - People who are committed to helping hard-to-reach adults or teens prepare for the workplace are invited to participate in the Tackling the Tough SkillsTM Chancellor's Certificate Program for Trainers from 1 p.m. on March 5 through noon
St. Charles, Mo. - The Arthritis Foundation is calling for people to take action against arthritis by participating in the 2008 Arthritis Walk. The annual nationwide event kicks off in May during national Arthritis Month, raising funds and
St. Charles, Mo. - Missouri Nurses Association District # 15 will hold a dinner meeting Feb. 25 at Spiro's, 2275 Bluestone Drive. Networking begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. It is a sponsored meeting so there is no charge for the
St. Charles, Mo. - St. Cletus will hold a fish fry every Friday, except Good Friday, from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7 and 14 in the school cafeteria located at 2721 Zumbehl Road.
Menu choices are catfish, cod, fried/cold shrimp and
The River Valley Region Association proudly announces the completion of the first in a series of 12 websites http://www.missouri-vacations.com/ (that is Missouri dash Vacations.com). Our Associations' goal is to promote tourism to the
Glendale, Mo. - Judge Joseph Goeke, St. Louis County Director of Elections, will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Jefferson Township Republican Organization, to be held Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Glendale City Hall, 424 North
On Mardi Gras, St. Louisans and the rest of America will learn the primary results for Missouri, New York, California and 21 other states. Drinking Liberally-St. Louis West Country Chapter will be celebrating Super Fat Tuesday, a results watch
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Missouri Task Force Taking the Lead in Coordinating Emergency Response to Stroke and Heart Disease
High Ridge, Mo. - The Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic has relocated to 1864 Little Brennan Road. It is an exciting time for our clinic. With the purchase of our new building the future is brighter than ever. The clinic
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – On Jan. 23, the 126th Air Refueling Wing received its first KC-135R-model aircraft. The aircraft arrived as part of a 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Committee or BRAC
Date: Jan. 30, 2008
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ST. LOUIS -- January 29, 2008 -- The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission (CVC) has extended internships to Clyde C. Miller Career Academy students Deniece Chatman and Brittney Shepard.
An internship is a great way to get an
PROGRAM ISSUES PASSPORTS TO ST. CHARLES COUNTY PARKS
St. Charles County Parks Department - The St. Charles County Parks Department has all the resources you'll need to discover the natural beauty, rich heritage, and
When Mehlville residents go to the polls on April 8, 2008, they'll have eight residents to choose from for the three seats up for election on the Board of Education. Each seat carries a three-year term. The seats of Board members Karl Frank Jr., Cindy
Bridgeton, Mo. - On Friday, Feb. 15, St. Louis Area Mensa - the High IQ society - will test applicants for membership at the Crowne Plaza Hotel-St. Louis Airport from 7 to 9 p.m. Directions in the hotel lobby will guide the applicant; doors to the
ST. LOUIS, MO., January 25, 2008 -- Charter Media, the media production and advertising sales arm for Charter Communications, has announced a free introductory offer for local candidates to build a deeper relationship with voters through customized
Date: Jan. 28, 2008
Contact: Pat
St. Charles County, Mo. - Sixteen area agencies that provide services to St. Charles County children and youth have been awarded $5.8 million in funds realized from sales tax revenues allocated to the Children's Community Fund, which is administered by
Fenton, Mo. - The St. Louis County Police Department, West County, Fenton, and Wildwood precincts, will host a Citizen Police Academy at the Rockwood Bank, 1037 Majestic Drive. The classes will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on nine consecutive Thursdays,
New Melle, Mo. - The New Melle Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for scholarships for the 2008-2009 school year. Four $1,000 scholarships will be available for college age students attending any accredited school, including trade
St. Peters, Mo. - The city of St. Peters' Recycle City will soon add a cell phone recycling program that will provide a service to our nation's military personnel. The program, " Cell Phones For Soldiers," is a registered non-profit company based
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - January 25, 2008 - Ten candidates have filed for three, three-year term director positions on the Parkway School District Board of Education. The election is Tuesday, April 8, 2008.
The candidates, in
St. Charles County _ Rich Chrismer, Director of Elections for St. Charles County, says the Election Authority continues to prepare for four major elections this year, providing the voters
Kirkwood, Mo. - At its meeting on Jan. 22, the Kirkwood Board of Education announced the appointment of Dr. Michele Condon as principal of Nipher Middle School for the 2008-09 school year. Dr. Condon currently serves as the principal of Bernard
St. John, Mo. - The Ritenour Hall of Fame Committee is now accepting nominations for the class of 2008. Ritenour's Hall of Fame is a tribute to graduates who have shown exceptional personal, community or professional
St. John, Mo. - The Ritenour School District has launched an exciting new program to help improve communication between school and home. The program, Ritenour Home Access Center (HAC), is an Internet based, real-time tool allowing parents
Kirkwood, Mo. - Six residents of the Kirkwood School District filed as candidates for three positions open on the Kirkwood Board of Education. Each candidate filed by the Jan. 22, 2008, closing date. The school board election will be held on
ST. LOUIS -- January 22, 2008 -- High school seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in hospitality or the culinary arts have a new opportunity for financial assistance. The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission (CVC) will provide two
Date: Jan. 24, 2008
Contact: Pat Matreci, pmatreci@stlcc.edu, 314-539-5144
St. Louis
Find out how pervasive homeowner associations are in St. Louis County and whether they command a sales price premium at a panel discussion presented as part of the Community Partnership Project's Seminar Series from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13,
More immigrants from the most diverse set of origins spanning the longest sustained period of time have made America their home more than any other nation in the history of the world. The history of that immigration is examined in the short course The
Lebanon, Ill. - More than 40 businesses will participate in a career fair sponsored by McKendree University's Office of Career Services from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Russell E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. The fair is open
The campus magazine for the University of Missouri-St. Louis earned three awards in a regional competition for university advancement. The Council for Advancement and Support of Education, District 6 announced Jan. 14 that UM St. Louis
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Date: Jan. 22, 2008
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Saturday, December 29, 2007, three of Thunderbird Districts Boy Scouts were awarded the Eagle Rank by the National Boy Scouts of America. The ceremony was held at Beaumont Scout Reservation, in the newly renovated Dining and Training
St. Charles, Mo. - The mayors from St. Charles County have announced the annual "All Mayors' Charity Ball" will be held on Saturday, March 29 at St. Charles Convention Center.
"This is the thirteenth year for this charity event," said St.
South St. Louis County, Mo. - Newly installed officers of the South County Toastmasters are Michael Dobrich, vice president of membership; Karla Kuntze, treasurer; Patricia O'Shea, sergeant of arms, Dee McAliney, president; Gina Willard, vice president
St. Louis, Mo. - Grand Center, Inc. is proud to announce the Sixth Annual Visionary Awards, Wednesday, April 30 at the Sheldon Concert Hall in Grand Center. The awards honor women dedicated to advancing the arts in the St. Louis Community.
Saturday, January 19, 2008, Lori Winkler, Ronald Danback, and Carla Eskew were awarded the Thunderbird District Award of Merit, called The Eagle Within. The District Award of Merit is the highest award a Boy Scout of America District can award an adult
The Salvation Army needs a helping hand to reach its Tree of Lights goal. Now that the holiday season has passed and those familiar red kettles have been pulled back into storage, The Salvation Army still needs to raise nearly $750,000 before the end
St. Charles County, Missouri - Pet owners in St. Charles County should be on the lookout for a pair of men attempting to steal dogs by posing as animal control officers.
On Thursday (January 17), a woman in the Fairview Manor
ST. CHARLES COUNTY _ The Family Arena had three quarters of a million people come through the doors in 2007, a first for the St. Charles County Government operated venue.
Several first-time events helped increase
St. Louis, Mo. - The St. Louis Chapter of The Explorers Club has announced the selection of executive committee officers. Executive committee officers include: Mabel L. Purkerson, M.D., Chairman; Marguerite Garrick, Vice Chairman and Program Director;
Free Tax Preparation for Low Income Households
in St. Louis City and County
GECC will help families with incomes of $40,000 or less
ST. LOUIS, MO (January 14, 2007) - Need help with
ST. CHARLES COUNTY _ The first order of business for the St. Charles County Council at its first meeting of the year Monday night (Jan. 14, 2008) was to name its chairman.
Dan Foust, District 6, was re-elected by
St. Charles County - St. Charles County Parks Department Forestry Supervisor Ben Grossman will lead a discussion on the benefits of prescribed burns. Scheduled for 7 p.m., on Jan. 24 at the Curt Loupe Conference Center inside Klondike Park, the
As all the other children dodged in and out, racing around playing tag with each other, he watched. As every other child worried about what to play at recess, he took countless medications just to be able to walk that day. Children with arthritis often
The Small Business Development Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis offers a series of workshops for entrepreneurs that focus on the needs of start-up and existing small businesses. The following workshops will be offered in February in the
Jefferson City, Mo. - House Speaker Rod Jetton, R-Marble Hill, today named Representative Joe Smith, R-St. Charles, to chair the House Committee on Tax Reform. "I'm confident that Rep. Smith will work hard to continue to create tax reform that benefits
PARKS DEPARTMENT HOSTS DISCUSSION ON BENEFITS OF PRESCRIBED BURNS
St. Charles County Parks Department - St. Charles County Parks Department Forestry Supervisor Ben Grossman will lead a discussion on the
CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI - The Missouri Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, has been tasked by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide aerial photo reconnaissance of damage from the tornadoes that
The University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Nursing presents A Celebration of African-American Nursing History from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, in the J.C. Penney Conference Center, UM-St. Louis, One University Blvd. The first event
St. Anthony's Medical Center is offering "Parenting Help 911," a program geared for parents and grandparents of children ages 4 to 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7.
Do you make plans around your
St. Anthony's Medical Center is offering the community the opportunity to participate in "Matters of the Heart," a morning of free health screenings, exhibits, demonstrations and expert advice from medical specialists.
"Matters
For the third year, St. Anthony's Medical Center will offer a sizable investment in its employees and the future healthcare needs of the communities it serves through its St. Anthony's Medical Center's Norbert Siegfried Scholarships program.
January 7, 2008 -- America's Center convention complex hosted the first annual Construction Prep Center (CPC) Dinner Gala. Twenty-five graduates were honored for completion of an intense nine-week construction prep program. A variety of businesses and
Lebanon, Ill. - McKendree University has been recognized once again as a Champions of Character institution by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
The NAIA recognizes Champions of Character institutions for promoting
Group Empowers Businesses and Consumers during I-64 Construction
ST. LOUIS - January 2, 2007 - Every New Year brings a list of resolutions - strategies to lose that winter weight, promises to spend more time with family, and plans
St. Charles County ¾ The St. Charles County Assessor's Office will begin mailing personal property assessment forms Jan. 7. Approximately 160,000 forms will be sent in two separate mailings.
The Assessor's Office
St. Louis, Mo. (December 12, 2007) - Trivers Associates, a multidisciplinary architecture, planning, and urban design firm with offices in St. Louis, MO, and Edwardsville, IL, has won the John M. Clancy Award for Socially Responsible Housing for their
St. Charles, Mo. - On Jan. 17, Lindenwood University will hold a premier event for a new documentary produced by Lindenwood's Communications division and based on a book by County Executive Steve Ehlmann about the history of St. Charles County.
St. Charles County, Mo. - The St. Charles County Collector of Revenue office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 29, to handle tax collections. The Assessor's office also will be open during those hours on that day to
Christmas Tree Recycling begins soon!
St. Charles County, Missouri - Once the holiday hubbub is over, don't forget to recycle your live Christmas tree. Once again this year, St. Charles County is partnering with our communities to offer
The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter recently presented its Lifesaver Community Award to the City of Warrenton for training the public in First Aid and CPR on a regular basis and for placing emergency equipment throughout its
Retirement of James B. Biederman
Chief of Police
City of Ballwin
Chief James (Jim) Biederman will be retiring
New Legislative Squadron inducts twenty-one new members
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI - Missouri Governor Matt Blunt is now a major in the Civil Air Patrol. He was inducted into the Missouri Wing's new Legislative Squadron in a
Florissant, Mo. - The Kings Men, an intergenerational group of 400 African American men for the Shalom Church, will distribute 1,000 Christmas baskets to needy famiiies throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.
The baskets will be delivered
St. Louis, Mo. - Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM), the preeminent leadership organization for girls, is launching a new event that will honor ten girls and ten women in ten different categories, called "Girls and Women of Distinction." Nomination
Major Erica Williams has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Missouri Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. She succeeds Colonel Emmit Williams, former Missouri Wing Commander, who now serves as Assistant Wing Chief
New Process Will Accelerate Benefits to Those Deemed Clearly Disabled
Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, announced that the Social Security
JEFFERSON BARRACKS NATIONAL CEMETERY, MISSOURI - For the second year in a row, Group II of the Missouri Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, hosted the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on
CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI - Despite the onset of winter weather consisting of snow, sleet, and freezing rain in the western, northern, and central parts of the state, the Missouri Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, completed a
St. Louis, Mo., December 14, 2007-The American Red Cross Missouri-Illinois Blood Services Region is proud to partner with the University of Missouri Alumni Association for Blood Bowl 2007. The partnership is two-fold: to support the
ST. CHARLES COUNTY _ The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will officially mark some highway improvements in St. Charles County next week, and county officials will be on hand to take part
ST. LOUIS, MO (December 11, 2007) - With less than a month until the I-64 closure, over 400 businesses and organizations are being proactive in lessening the construction's effect by registering at http://www.getaroundstl.com/. Funded through a MoDOT
Dr. Gerald Duff, provost and dean of McKendree University, will retire on Dec. 31 to begin a busy new chapter of life as chairman of the Foundation Board of the American University in Central Asia.
Duff, an award-winning author
Cold Weather Safety Tips
from Missouri 2-1-1 and Operation Weather Survival
ST. LOUIS, MO (December 10, 2007) - Operation Weather Survival and United Way of Greater St. Louis want
St. Peters, Mo. - The April 8, 2008 General Municipal Election will include an Aldermanic seat from each of the city's four wards for four-year terms. Voters will also select a mayor for a four-year term.
St. Peters residents interested in
Railroad enthusiasts know that St. Louis has long served as an important center of transportation in America. Railroads in American Life, a program offered by the University of Missouri-St. Louis Center for Transportation Studies, explores the
Learn about major aspects of Greek history and culture from antiquity to the present in a program offered by the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Greek History and Culture: The Olympic considers the major political and military events of Greek
Springfield, Mo. - Missouri State University will confer 1,264 degrees to students this fall during commencement ceremonies Dec. 14 at Hammons Student Center. Degrees in the College of Arts and Letters, the College of Health and Human Services, the
St. Charles County• Nominations are being sought for the election next month to the University of Missouri Extension Council of St. Charles County. Extension council members represent the educational needs and backgrounds of the people
Dardenne Prairie, Mo. - The next FREE MOCHIP event is set for this Saturday, December 8. On behalf of Wehrenberg Theatres and the Missouri Masonic Family, I ask once again for your help in getting the word out to local parents about
Mid-Metro 4 Businesses Prepare by Signing Up for Unique Marketing Program
ST. LOUIS - December 5, 2007 - The Mid-Metro 4, a coalition of the cities of Brentwood, Clayton, Maplewood and Richmond Heights, has signed up more than 90
Twelve Parkway students qualified to participate in a war of words on November 29, and two Parkway West High students took first and third place.
The National Vocabulary Championship (NVC), sponsored by the Princeton Review,
ST. LOUIS, MO., Dec. 4, 2007 . . . Truman Bank is now proudly accepting donations of clothing, food, toiletries and recreational items at its six locations as part of the 2007 Adopt a Platoon Drive. Anyone interested in donating items to help in
St. Louis Community College has received a $350,000 startup grant to become a Gateway to College replication site, a national drop-out recovery model developed by Portland Community College in Oregon.
The Gateway to College National Network is
Lebanon, Ill. - McKendree President James M. Dennis announced the appointment of Dr. Christine M. Bahr as the university's new provost and dean, effective July 1, 2008.
Bahr is currently the interim vice president for academic
New scholarship program is helping congregations serve their changing neighborhoods
(ST. LOUIS, MO) Dec. 3, 2007 - Three LESA-member Lutheran schools are stepping up efforts to help St. Louis's growing immigrant community through a
The Talk Monster 1190 AM to become ESPN Radio 1190 AM
St. Louis (December 2007)-Big League Broadcasting, owners of Sports Talk 590 The Fan, KFNS and The Talk Monster 1190 AM,
Rock Community Fire Protection District
1533 Jeffco Blvd.
Arnold, MO 63010
636.296.2211, fax 636.296.2202
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November 30, 2007
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A visit by CBS Early Show staff correspondent, former host of Show Me St. Louis, and Miss America 1990, Dr. Debbye Turner; performances by national music group Girl Authority and by Metro Theater Company, are just a few of the activities taking place
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ST. LOUIS, November 20, 2007 - FOCUS St. Louis is asking metro area citizens to nominate outstanding individuals, companies, nonprofit organizations, and initiatives for the 11th annual "What's Right With The Region!" awards. Nominees from
Girl Scouts from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) will be selling nuts and candy for their 2007 Fall Sale at booths at local retailers throughout metro St. Louis, St. Charles, Lincoln, Jefferson and Franklin counties, starting on Nov. 28.
University City, Mo., - UCityUnited is sponsoring a free informational workshop for anyone from the St. Louis metropolitan area who is interested in finding out how to run for public office. This is a chance for people who have thought about running
St. Louis, Mo., - Mother of Good Counsel Home, a skilled nursing facility at 6825 Natural Bridge Road in North St. Louis County, will host a Hard Hat Open House & Boutique on Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Chesterfield, Mo., Wings of Hope, with headquarters in Chesterfield, has grown to be the largest volunteer charity in the Midwest. We do strictly Humanitarian work locally and worldwide. Our services are free for all in need . One of the
The public is invited to attend O'Fallon's annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony, which will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, in Civic Hall, 305 Civic Park Drive, O'Fallon, Missouri 63366. The keynote speaker will be Major General Robert
St. Louis, Mo., November 20, 2007 - With the start of the holiday shopping season, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) urges consumers to avoid pitfalls that can dampen the enjoyment of the season.
Baue Funeral Homes announces the 20th Annual Holiday Remembrance Memorial Candle Lighting Programs for 2008. The programs include a beautiful candle lighting tribute along with educational information on coping with grief during the holidays. Also
St. Charles, MO-The Crisis Nursery begins its 15th year of brightening the holidays for St. Charles children & families in need, through the extraordinary Holiday Hearts program. Through this annual campaign, individuals, businesses, and community
Elves On the Run Toy Drive Kicks Off Thanksgiving Weekend
St. Louis, Mo. (Nov. 15, 2007) -On the Run at Mobil dealers in St. Louis and East Central Missouri are joining together
How appropriate that near the time of our national celebration of Thanksgiving, New Heights Christian Church has been able to take possession of their new facility in Bridgeton, Missouri. New Heights Christian Church is now meeting
Vision for Children at Risk
2433 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63106
(314) 534-6015 www.visionforchildren.org
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Contact: Jim Braibish, (314) 835-9883; cell (314) 570-3532
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Contact: Patrick Horine or Maddie Earnest 865-5260
Local Harvest Grocery, the first locally-owned grocery store in St. Louis with a nearly entire stock of organic or locally-grown food, is offering customers something truly unique this
