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“Beetlejuice” at the Fabulous Fox ’til April 26

Full Casting for The Fox’s “Beetlejuice” now playing    ...

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FLORISSANT Music in the park summer season announced

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FREE TICKETS FOR MAY 1 MR. BLUE SKY

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Despite Cold, Tree-lighting Event a Success

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  • Post published:December 11, 2013
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The City of Florissant and Old Town Partners had another successful Christmas in Old Town event and Tree Lighting ceremony this past Saturday to officially start the holiday season. The…

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Over 430 Attend 25th Project Lift-Off Party

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  • Post published:December 11, 2013
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The 25th Annual Project Lift-Off Holiday Party was held on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the James J. Eagan Center. Project Lift-Off was started by Mayor Tom Schneider in 1989 when…

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The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug: A Rousing Adventure At Last

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  • Post published:December 11, 2013
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By Sandra Olmsted Director Peter Jackson’s second of the three installments in the tale of Bilbo Baggins’s adventure in Middle Earth provides the excitement and fun the first one lacked.…

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Santa Flies into Florissant

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  • Post published:December 4, 2013
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SANTA ARRIVED BY HELICOPTER on Friday, Nov. 29 for a quick visit with the kids at Florissant Meadows Shopping Center parking lot.  The Santa arrival by copter has been a…

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Florissant Mayor-City Council Dispute Cutbacks in Budget To Public Works Dept.

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By Carol Arnett Emotions are running high in Florissant after the city council passed a bill adopting the budget for fiscal year 2014. After the city council passed the bill…

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Services Held for Gary Behlmann, founder of Accessible Play, Inc., Director of DAKOTA

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Services were held for Gary F. Behlmann Monday at Hutchens Mortuary after he lost his battle with cancer on Nov. 30. He is survived by Karen A. Behlmann (nee Robinson).…

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Florissant Dog Park Marks Ten Years in City

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The Florissant Dog Park has been in existence for ten years. The park, located in Duchesne Park, is in a fenced-in area where dogs can be off-leash. Only dogs registered…

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Christmas in Old Town Florissant Dec. 7

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Music, Tree Lighting, Santa Claus, Shopping This  Saturday, Dec. 7 is the day of the annual “Christmas in Old Town Florissant”.  The festivities begin at 2 p.m. in the Council…

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Christmas Traditions Concert Dec. 15 at St. Ferdinand Shrine

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Old St. Ferdinand Shrine will host its annual Christmas Concert at #1 rue St. Francois on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m.. The concert features the St Ferdinand parish choir, …

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Florissant Police: Be Aware Of ‘Pigeon Drop’ Scam and Con Artists

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With the Holiday Season approaching, the Florissant Police Department wants to warn people of scam artists attempting to take advantage of people’s generosity. Every year, police departments from across the…

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