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St. Louis Zoo Reopened Monday

Extensive tree damage at St. Louis Zoo after Storm, Still...

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Ferguson Twilight Run is Saturday May 17

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Pond and Water Garden on June 21,22

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Just for Seniors

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  • Post published:September 9, 2008
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This column lists events for the senior citizens of Florissant and North County. Note that some of the activities are for Florissant residents only. For more information, call the Florissant…

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First Lady Names Florissant as A Preserve America Community

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Florissant has been named as one of the nation's newest Preserve America Communities by First Lady Laura Bush, honorary chair of the Preserve America Initiative. Mayor Robert Lowery received a…

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Child ID Event is Sept. 13

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A child identification program will be held at the James J. Eagan Civic Center on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The program consists of digital photographs and fingerprints,…

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Barbershop Quartet Champs to perform at Civic Center

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  • Post published:September 9, 2008
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The 2006 International Championship Barbershop Quartet, Vocal Spectrum, will headline the St. Louis Harmony Chorus Show for two concerts on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the James Eagan Civic Center Theatre…

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Mayor to hold meetings on trash hauling bids, Oct. 1 and 8

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The first of two meetings to review the information from recent trash hauler bids will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m., at the James J. Eagan Center.…

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F-F District, City of Florissant Host Festival of the Young Child

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The annual Festival for the Young Child will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Center, # 1 James J. Eagan…

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Shop Chamber First

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Shoppers can be rewarded for shopping local businesses by participating in the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce's "Shop Chamber First" campaign. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 13 chamber member…

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Walk Through History

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  • Post published:August 28, 2008
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Photo by Gurry Chappel, The Chappel House THE FIRST STEP in Florissant's new Walk Through History program begin last Saturday when the first plaque was placed in the sidewalk in…

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Florissant Council Has Concerns on Rezoning For New Pre-School

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BY CAROL ARNETT The Florissant City Council held three public hearings at Monday night’s council meeting. Topics ranged from a day care to new retail space to kettle corn. In…

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All Good Things Come To an End Even For Fascinating Olympics

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BY RANDY GARDNER Can you believe that so many things can come to an end in just a few weeks time? Lets first start off with end the end of…

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