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Thursday, Oct. 8
St. Mark’s Fashions for Food clothing sale, 315 Graham Road, 8:30-11 a.m. All proceeds go to local food pantries. Sale is held on the second Thursday of each month. Call 314-972-7838.
Quilting Group at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, 315 Graham Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, call Debbie at 314-837-9404.
Northside Art Association meets on the second Thursday of each month to paint together at the Hazelwood Community Center, 1186 Teson Road, at 10 a.m. Call J. Frericks, 314-837-5816.
Friday, Oct. 9
World Martial Arts Demo at DeSmet Retirement Community, 1425 N. New Florissant Road, at 6:30 p.m. Come see this live Taekwondo performance and support our local community. RSVP to 314-838-3811.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Flea Market at VFW Post 4105, 410 rue St. Francois. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tables are $10. Call Rich at 837-7057 to reserve a table.
Home-cooked breakfast at VFW Post 4105, 410 rue St. Francois. 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. $5 per person.
Sunday, Oct. 11
Sacred Heart Catholic School in Florissant will celebrate Octoberfest on beginning with Mass in the Grass at 10:30 a.m. Proceeds from the event benefit the grade school. Activities include rides and games, chili cook-off, wine and beer garden, live music by Mixed Company (noon until 3 p.m.) and Lafayette Bank (4 to 8 p.m.), washer games, sports on the big screen, and chicken dinner (4 to 6 p.m.).
Meat Shoots at American Legion Post 444, 19090 Old Jamestown Road, will be held every Sunday from noon til dusk from now until Thanksgiving.
Monday, Oct. 12
Northside Art Association meets on the third Monday of every month 7-9 p.m at the Prairie Commons Branch Library.
Men of Harmony Barbershop Chorus practices Mondays at 7 p.m. at Salem Evangelical Free Church, New Halls Ferry at Pohlman Road. The group is always looking for new members. For information, call Al 993-6134.
Exercise with Melanie/Ann at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Free classes led by a licensed Physical Therapist using weights and resistance bands (provided). Mondays and Wednesdays 1 p.m. RSVP at 314-838-3877.
Thursday, Oct. 15
Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at Zion Lutheran Church, 123 Carson Road, the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
Quilting Group at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, 315 Graham Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, call Debbie at 314-837-9404.
Saturday, Oct.17
The Ted Ellis Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Siteman Cancer Center for research will be held at Eagle Springs Golf Course on startomg at 8 a.m. For more information contact Eagle Springs.
Monday, Oct. 19
Northside Art Association meets on the third Monday of every month 7-9 p.m at the Prairie Commons Branch Library.
Men of Harmony Barbershop Chorus practices Mondays at 7 p.m. at Salem Evangelical Free Church, New Halls Ferry at Pohlman Road. The group is always looking for new members. For information, call Al 993-6134.
Exercise with Melanie/Ann at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Free classes led by a licensed Physical Therapist using weights and resistance bands (provided). Mondays and Wednesdays 1 p.m. RSVP at 314-838-3877.
Thursday, Oct. 22
Happy Hour & Trivia at DeSmet Retirement Community, 1425 N. New Florissant Road, at 2:30 p.m. Presented by Ken McNeese. RSVP to 314-838-3811.
Bingo at DeSmet Retirement Community, 1425 N. New Florissant Road, from noon to 2 p.m. Presented by Wendy Fritter. RSVP to 314-838-3811.
Quilting Group at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, 315 Graham Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, call Debbie at 314-837-9404.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Annual Trash & Treasure Sale at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 13200 New Halls Ferry Rd, from 8 a,m, to 2 p,m, Housewares, toys, tools, collectibles, furniture, books and much more. Parking at the rear of the church. Also open Sunday, Oct. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 27
Northside Art Association meets on the third Monday of every month 7-9 p.m at the Prairie Commons Branch Library.
Men of Harmony Barbershop Chorus practices Mondays at 7 p.m. at Salem Evangelical Free Church, New Halls Ferry at Pohlman Road. The group is always looking for new members. For information, call Al 993-6134.
Exercise with Melanie/Ann at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Free classes led by a licensed Physical Therapist using weights and resistance bands (provided). Mondays and Wednesdays 1 p.m. RSVP at 314-838-3877.
Friday, Oct. 30
Halloween Party at DeSmet Retirement Community, 1425 N. New Florissant Road, from noon to 2 p.m. Presented by Wendy Fritter. RSVP to 314-838-3811.
Saturday, Oct. 31
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. 2900 St. Catherine, Florissant,, (opposite McCluer North High School) will have a Trunk or Treat 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. for a fun, safe Halloween Eve.
Sunday, Nov. 1
St. Ferdinand Ladies Sodality Annual Quilt Bingo at the school gym, 1735 Charbonier Rd. with doors opening at 11 am – Games begin at 1 pm. 12 Handmade Quilts – Cash Prizes – Raffle.
Monday, Nov. 2
Northside Art Association meets on the third Monday of every month 7-9 p.m at the Prairie Commons Branch Library.
Men of Harmony Barbershop Chorus practices Mondays at 7 p.m. at Salem Evangelical Free Church, New Halls Ferry at Pohlman Road. The group is always looking for new members. For information, call Al 993-6134.
Exercise with Melanie/Ann at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Free classes led by a licensed Physical Therapist using weights and resistance bands (provided). Mondays and Wednesdays 1 p.m. RSVP at 314-838-3877.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Public Auction at Florissant VFW Hall, 410 rue St. Francois. Preview begins at 4 p.m., auction at 6 p.m.. Antiques, vintage items, collectibles and jewelry. 10% buyers premium. Food and drink available for purchase. Consignments wanted. For more information, call 314-614-6820.
Thursday, Dec. 10
Artful Askers: A Workshop for Nonprofit Fundraising at Pallottine Renewal Center, 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Looking for new ways to fund the vision of your church, school or non-profit? Join nationally known fund development trainer Bob Vickers for this 1-day workshop on how to build relationships with funders, resources and donors to empower your faith-based or community organization. Cost is $75, including meal and materials. (Overnight accommodations available.) For more information call 314-837-7100 or visit pallottinerenewal.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.
