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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Community Calendar: Seemayer Family Cancer Benefit

Cathy (Cat) Seemayer was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer. Her family and friends are holding a fund raiser to help with her treatments.

Saturday, April 6, 2013

4 Fun Events in Fenton and High Ridge Today

See what your neighbors have posted to our community calendar for this weekend.

Each week, Fenton and High Ridge neighbors and organizations post their events to our community calendar. Here are just a few things going on today: Monthly Meeting of the Olde Towne Fenton Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) - the Olde Towne Fenton Chapter will be announcing the winner of its DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest. 10:30 a.m., 2 Soccer Park Rd COMPUTER & ELECTRONIC RECYCLING EVENT - Recycle Computers, LDC Display Laptops, CD/CDRW/DVD Drives, Hard Drives, Disk Drives, Scanners, Printers, Speakers and more. Noon, 185 Bald Eagle Ridge Rd Happy Hour Art! - Paint your own design or one provided for you, have a glass of wine and enjoy some creative inspiration in acrylics. 5 p.…

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Flip Through History With A 2013 Calendar

Count your days while you reflect back on Fenton's history with a calendar from the Fenton Historical Society.

The Fenton Historical Society is selling their first ever calendar to celebrate the society's 20th anniversary. The calendars are priced at $4 and all proceeds go to the society. Each month features a black and white photo from Fenton's past, pulled from the hundreds of photos the group maintains in it's archive. You'll see Joseph Weil and his horse-drawn delivery truck, the old Bohemian Orphanage that housed Slavic children from St. Louis and around the country, and a "modern" 1939 all electric kitchen that Fred Nollau installed in his home to show off new technology. The Historical Society museum is open on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The museum is located at One Church Street, next to …

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Get Out

Father's Day, Hypnosis, Snoopy and This American Life

We're coaxing you to laugh, play outdoors and enjoy life this weekend!

FRIDAY'S IN FENTON BREAKFAST NETWORKING Where/When: Sunset Country Club, 9555 S. Geyer Rd., Sunset Hills; 7:30-8:30 a.m. Friday. Why Go: The Fenton Chamber of Commerce and the Sunset Country Club provide this opportunity to enjoy a light breakfast while networking with fellow chamber members. Please note the Sunset Country Club has a 'No Jeans Policy.' Pricing: $5 members, $10 non-members COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW Where/When: Stratford Inn, 800 S Highway Dr.,Fenton; 8 p.m. Friday. Why Go: Keith and company provide interactive comedy mixed with phenomena that may leave you feeling hypnotised or just cracking up at your friends! Pricing: $7.50 IRA GLASS Where/When: Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand; 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Why Go: Spend an evening with the …

Friday, June 10, 2011

Beatles, German Music, Patriotic Tunes, Oldies on Tap

Fun is on tap this weekend. Enjoy!

OLDIES BY THE RIVER: TICKET TO THE BEATLES Where/When: Jefferson Barracks Park, Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre, 345 North Rd.; gates open at 7:00 p.m., the concert runs from 8-11 p.m. Saturday. Why Go: Reminisce about what you were doing back in the day when these tunes were popular. Plus, parking is free. Concessions will be sold. Pricing: $6 in advance, $7 at the gate, free for children younger than 12 ALL AMERICAN CONCERT Where/When: Lindbergh High School, 4900 S. Lindbergh Blvd.; 7 p.m. Saturday. Why Go: The St. Louis Metro Singers present their annual season finale concert featuring music from across this country! Pricing: $12 GERMAN FEST Where/When: Sunset Hills Aquatic Center, 12512 W Watson Rd.; food will be sold starting at 5 p.m…

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Get Out

Festivals of Air, Art and Strawberries, Outdoor Music, Movies

Look at these fabulous possibilities for your weekend fun.

SWITCHBACK AT FOCAL POINT Where/When: Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood; 8 p.m. Saturday. Why Go: Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack have been performing their 'American Roots/Celtic Soul' music for years. This concert should be a blast since they're perfoming highlights from their twelve albums: a combination of country, pop, blues, Cajun and Irish songs. Pricing: $13 advance, $15 at the door HAPPY HAIR EVERYDAY BEAUTY CLASS Where/When: Whole Foods, 1601 S Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood; 3:30 -5:00 p.m. Sunday. Why Go: You know how good you feel when your hair is happy! Learn how to use the appropriate products to create the hair you want without chemicals. Hair artist Debra Smalls teaches the class. Folks with all textures of hair…

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Get Out

Fundraisers, Washers Tournament, Lindbergh Spirit Festival

We've got a few ideas for your weekend. Get out and have a good time!

KIDS ROCK CANCER: I'M WITH THE BAND EVENT Where/When:  Black Cat Theatre, 2810 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood; 7 p.m. Friday. Why Go: Let your inner rock star out to support Maryville University's music therapy and songwriting program  for kids battling cancer and other blood disorders. The inaugural fundraiser features the British invasion music of Flaming Pie and, in keeping with the rock-star theme, a Green Room food and beverage spread! Pricing: $100 per ticket 9TH ANNUAL WASHERS TOURNAMENT Where/When: Deer Creek Park, 3200 Laclede Station Rd., Maplewood; 9 a.m. Saturday. Why Go: Washers for Wellness sponsors this event and the proceeds support pulmonary fibrosis research.  In addition to the washers games you can enjoy barbecue and win …

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Get Out

Barbecues, Rock 'n Roll Trivia and 'America's Veterinarian'

This week's list is eclectic, fun and an excuse to get out!

FREEDOM FIGHTERS BARBECUE Where/When: Midas, 1117 Gravois Rd., Fenton; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Why Go: Support the Freedom Fighters goal of erecting a Missouri State statue to honor Missouri's soldiers who have lost their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq. Pricing: Nominal fee for the food DEUTSCHE MARQUE ALL GERMAN CAR SHOW Where/When: Springdale Park, 2280 S Old Highway 141, Fenton; 9 a.m. parking begins, 10 a.m. show starts. Why Go: Cast your vote on different makes and models of German cars, get a photo with Miss Deutsche Marque and enjoy barbecue by folks from PawStoppers. Local musicians provide entertainment. Proceeds help keep Special Agent German Shepherds on the prowl by funding PAW Stoppers, an organization that trains and assists …

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Art Fair, Brewer and Shipley Weekend, Plant Swap

Wow! We've got a fun pool of activities to dive into this weekend.

ART FAIR AT LAUMEIER Where/When: Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Rd, Sunset Hills; 6-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Why Go: The nationally known art and craft fair is a juried show and prestigious event with something for everyone. Highlights are  musical entertainment including the Sunset Hills Music Festival, the Art on the Vine wine tasting and hands-on art activities for kids. Pricing: Admission is $8, $5 children ages 6-11, free for members and children younger than 6. The wine tasting event is $12 CASH FOR TRASH Where/When: Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S Lindbergh Blvd.; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Why Go: Get cash or pool passes for bringing aluminum cans and unwanted clothing. For bicycle …

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Get Out

Coffee Crawl, Garage Sales, Book Fairs

Rummage through the list and you'll find something to do this weekend.

1. MAPLEWOOD COFFEE CRAWL Where/When: Historic downtown Maplewood, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Why Go: Get your caffeine on and cultivate your coffee knowledge at the same time. This self-guided tour features coffee roasters demonstrating processes such as French Press, espresso and percolated. Maplewood coffee houses and local shops will offer complimentary treats. Pricing: Free 2. 2011 GREATER ST. LOUIS BOOK FAIR Where/When: Macy's lower level parking garage, 80 West County Center, Des Peres; 4-9:30 p.m. Thursday, which is opening night and includes an auction preview from 6:30-7:30 p.m., auction at 7:30; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday; 9:oo a.m.-10 a.m. Saturday is shopping for persons with disabilities then 10-9:00 p.m. general admission; 11 a.m.- 6 …

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