Calendar

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. Join nationally known fund development trainer Bob Vickers for a 1-day workshop on how to build relationships with funders, resources and donors to empower a 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.

   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.

Saturday, Dec. 12

Plowsharing Crafts at Florissant Valley Christian Church, 1325 N. Hwy 67 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fair trade gifts handcrafted by skilled artisans throughout the world. All money goes to the artisans who made the crafts. For information call 314-837-6767.

   Christmas Cookie Sale at St. Mark’s UMC, 315 Graham Road, from 9 a.m. to noon.

   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.

Monday, Dec. 14

   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, Dec. 15

   Bingo at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6. For more information, call 314-921-2316. Offered every Tuesday evening.

Wednesday, Dec. 16

   Bingo at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Road. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., games start at 9:30. For more information, call 314-921-2316. Offered every Wednesday morning.

Thursday, Dec. 17

   Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 123 Carson Road, Ferguson.

Blood pressure clinic at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine Street, at 10:15 a.m. RSVP to 314-838-3877.

GENTIVA Home Health Low Vision Program at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine Street, at 9:30 a.m. Complimentary breakfast 9 a.m. RSVP by Dec. 4 to 314-838-3877.

Friday, Dec. 18

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

   Bingo every Friday at Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Fatima Council #4429 1216 Teson Road, Hazelwood. Doors open at 4. Games start 6:45 p.m. For more information, call 314-731-9330

   Tai Chi classes at The Bridge at Florissant and Life Care Center, 1201 Garden Plaza Drive off Parker Road every Friday at 2 p.m,.  Call Morgan or Mary to RSVP at 314-831-0988. Class size is limited.

Monday, Dec. 21

   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.

 

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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