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Thursday, April 16

   National Healthcare Decisions Day from 1-3 p.m. at Garden Villas North, 4505 Parker Road. Information about living wills and durable power of attorney. Bring a valid driver’s license/state ID. RSVP to (314) 355-6100 or email: jmatthews@delmargardens.com

The Spring Book Sale sponsored by Friends of Ferguson Library will be: April 16, from 5 to 7:30 pm, Friday April 17, from 9 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday April 18 from 9 am to 3 pm .at the  Ferguson Library Auditorium,  35 North Florissant Road

Friday, April 17

   Pork Steak Dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois, from 5 – 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. 314- 831-6121

   Bingo Afternoon at Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Drive, at 2 p.m. Held the third Friday of the every month. Call (314) 831-3752 for more information.

Saturday, April 18

   Mouse Races at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois. at 7 p.m. $10 entry fee. Free draft beer during the race, some snacks provided. All profits go to support veterans. For more information, contact Phil Wilson at 314-397-1957

Spring Fling Sale at Salem E-Free Church, 2490 Pohlman Rd., from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit Benevolences and TEAM food pantry. To reserve a table, call Diana Sikora at 314-837-7351.

   Big Rummage Sale at Florissant Presbyterian Church. 660 Charbonier Rd. 7- 11 a.m.  Housewares, tools, toys, books, seasonal decorations, shoes, clothing and miscellaneous items.

   Chili Cook Off and Adult/Child Dessert Competition at St. Marks UMC, 315 Graham Rd in Florissant at 5 p.m. No entry fee for either competition. Cash prize for the winners. Free food and enterratinment. Call Jill Simmons at 314-695-4490

Trivia Night at Trinity Catholic High School. Sponsored by Trinity Parent Organization (TPO). Doors open at 6:30 p.m., questions at 7. $120 for table of eight. Beer and soda provided, snacks and drinks can be brought in. Must be 21 to attend. For reservations: call 314-740-2356 or e-mail: marypatgrumich@att.net

Trivia Night and Silent Auction at St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, 2900 St. Catherine. Games and raffles; three beer tickets, light snacks and soda provided; no BYOB. Doors open 5:30, trivia begins at 6:30. $20 per person/$160 per table. For tickets, or for more information call 314-837-7113.

   Legacy Dinner and Silent Auction at North County Christian School (NCCS) at 6 p.m. Dr. Glen Schultz, founder of Kingdom Education Ministries, will be the featured speaker for the event.. For more information tickets call 972-6227.

A Taste of The Bridge Open House at The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. from 1 – 3 p.m. Free. RSVP to 314-831-0988

Sunday, April 19

   St. Ferdinand Shrine Pancake Breakfast

8-11am at Shrine Schoolhouse, #1 Rue St. Francois. Tours of the Shrine will be available. The Gift Shop and Book Store will also be open. Cost of the “all you can eat” breakfast is $6 for adults and $3 for children. Phone: 314-837-2110 or visit website at www.oldstferdinandshrine.com

The Florissant Valley Historical Society spring meeting at Taille de Noyer (located on McCluer High School grounds will feature a presentation by Joe Sonderman entitled “Get Your Kicks on Route 66” He is the Editor of the Route 66 magazine and author of numerous  books and articles on Route 66. The program will be  presented twice at 2 and 3 p.m. Light refreshments. No charge, but reservations are advised. Call Mary Kay, 314-409-9478 or Carol, 314-838-4536 for reservations.

Monday, April 20

   Northside Art Association meets on the third Monday of every month 7-9 p.m at the Prairie Commons Branch Library.

Wednesday, April 22

   Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois from 8-12 p.m. All profits support veterans. For information call 314-831-6121

Friday, April 24

   Project Hands at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Volunteers needed to knit, crochet, and quilt for various children’s organizations the last Friday of every month at 2 p.m.. RSVP by calling 314-838-3877

Saturday, April 25

Trivia Night Fundraiser for TEAM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church parish hall, 751 N. Jefferson St. Sponsored by the Florissant License Office – Florissant Rotary Club. $200 per table includes drinks, popcorn and attendance prizes Doors open at 6:15 trivia starts at 7. To register, volunteer, or sponsor: Kate Moore at TEAMFoodPantryInfo@gmail.com.

  The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 444 is holding a Salad/Bingo Luncheon at the post, 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. Florissant at noon Cost: $12. Lunch, bingo, silent auction, raffle, 50/50 drawing, attendance prizes. Profits help support veteran projects and activities.  RSVP by calling  (314) 868-3612.

Kiwanis Trivia Night at Hazelwood Community Center at White Birch Park, 1186 Teson Rd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., game begins at 7. $20 per person, eight per table. Popcorn, soda and beer included. Can bring additional food and beverages. Silent auction, 50/50. For reservations or for more information, call Myra at 314-921-5120 or Tom at 314-740-1072.

Saturday, April 25

   Happy Hour at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St 11:30 a,m, Entertainment at 10:30 a.m. by Bryan Foggs & Olivia Complimentary lunch follows. RSVP by April 24 by calling 314-838-3877

Tuesday, April 28

   Happy Hour at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Entertainment by Bryan Foggs & Olivia at 10:30 a.m. Happy Hour at 11:30 followed by complimentary lunch. RSVP by April 24 to 314-838-3877

   Community Bingo from 10:30 a.m. -1 p.m. at Garden Villas North, 4505 Parker Road. Prizes and baked potato bar. Space is limited, RSVP to (314) 355-6100 or email: jklenc@delmargardens.com

Thursday, April 30

Beck Elder Law presents Protecting Your Retirement Plan at the Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Free. RSVP to 314-831-0988

Friday, May 1

Steak Fry at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois Street from 5-8 p.m. All profits support veterans. For information call 314- 831-6121.

Annual Spring Sale at St Stephen Church, 33 North Clay Streeet, Ferguson, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Clothes, books, collectibles, toys, shoes, and small furniture.

Show Me Wellness Senior Resource Fair at the Bridge at Florissant and Life Care Center of Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Door prizes, food, refreshments, and raffles plus resources and information on safety, healthcare, transportation, utilities, elder law, fitness, nutrition, benefits, and recreation. Call: 314-831-0988.

Saturday, May 2

Fourth annual Scrapbooking/Crafting Day at St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2900 St Catherine St from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $25 and includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, welcome packet and prizes. Space is limited and advanced registration including payment is required. To register or for more information, contact Renae Novak, Stampin’ Up Demonstrator at all4stampin@yahoo.com or 314-838-5123.

Flea Market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois Street from 8 a.m. to 1p.m. May 2 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 3. Contact Richard at 314-837-7057.

   Barbecue and Raffles at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois Street May 2nd: Valley of Flowers. Starts at 11 a.m. For information call 314-831-6121.

Sunday, May 3

Live band, The Hot Flashes, Barbecue and Raffles at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois Street. Barbecue and raffles start at 11 a.m. Concert is from 3-6 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Wednesday, May 6

Annual Spring Luncheon Fashion Show and Card Party at Salem Lutheran Church, 5190 Parker Road from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the school gym. Hosted by the Salem Lutheran Ladies Aid, donations are $10.00. Reservations must be made before April 30. Call Vivian at 831-6119.

Saturday, May 9

   Flea Market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, at 410 St. Francois from 8 am to 1 pm. Contact Richard at (314)837-7057

   Trivia Night and Silent Auction at Zion United Church of Christ, 5710 N Hwy 67, to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Doors open at 6 p.m., play begins at 7 p.m. The $10 per player or $75 per table of 8 covers snacks and soda, water or coffee; additional snacks and soda can be brought. For reservations: Pat Danzer at 314-838-2435 or pat1840@sbcglobal.net. For more information go to www.zionuccstl.org.

Mark Your Calendar is a regular feature in The Independent News each issue. Items of a general interest from non-profit and fraternal groups will be published if received at our office by mail, fax or e-mail by 4 p.m. Friday prior to the next edition.

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