Mark Your Calendar

Thursday, April 7

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

Friday, April 8

   Tai Chi for Seniors at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St., at 10 a.m. Free. Reduce stress, strengthen joints and develop balance and coordination. RSVP to 314-838-3877.

Chicken Fried Steak dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 rue St. Francois from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support Veterans. Call 314-831-6121.

Saturday, April 9

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

Trivia Night at Hazelwood Civic Center, 1186 Teson Rd., to benefit the Hazelwood Sharks Swim Team. Doors open at 6 p.m., with game beginning at 6:30. Cost is $120 per table of 8, cash or check. Includes beer, soda, water, and snacks; guests can bring other food and drink but no glass containers. Also 50/50 raffles, mulligans, silent auction, attendance prizes, games. To reserve a table, call Tom at 314-839-1604 or Tricia at 636-284-7654.

Texas Hold’em at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 rue St. Francois from 8 p.m. to midnight. All profits go to support Veterans. Call 314-831-6121.

Wednesday, April 13

   Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 rue St. Francois from 8 p.m. to midnight. All profits go to support Veterans. Call 314-831-6121.

Thursday, April 14

   Marygrove is hosting a Spring Fling Luncheon at Norwood Hills Country Club.  Door prizes, free Marygrove swag and a silent auction that includes baseball tickets and airline tickets.  Doors open at 10:30 a.m., lunch served at noon. Tickets are $30. RSVP to 314-830-6201.

   Stay Well! Presentation with Walgreens at St Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St., at 9:30 a.m. Complimentary breakfast at 9 a.m. Topic will be Medication Management. RSVP by April 8 by calling 314-838-3877.

Friday, April 15

   Pork Steak Dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 rue St. Francois from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support Veterans. Call 314-831-6121.

Saturday, April 16

   A fundraiser for Cyrilla Oldaker who is battling lung cancer will be held from 6-10 p.m. at  Mattingly’s Sports Bar and Grill, 8108 North Lindbergh Blvd. There will be trivia, basket raffles, 50/50 and a bake sale.  She is the night cleaning lady at Mattingly’s. A Go-Fund Me will be set up.

   A Prom Party at Dooley’s Florist and Gifts, 690 rue St. Francois, is from noon to 4 p.m. Check out the latest in floral body-wear while enjoying music and light snacks.

Wednesday, April 20

   Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to midnight. All profits go to support Veterans. Call 314-831-6121.

Thursday, April 21

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

Friday, April 22

   Spaghetti or Chicken Alfredo Dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 rue St. Francois from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support Veterans. Call 314-831-6121.

Saturday, April 23

Trivia Night Fundraiser for TEAM at the parish hall of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 751 N. Jefferson St, sponsored by Florissant License Office – Florissant Rotary Club. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., trivia at 7. Entry fee $200 per table, max. 8 per team. Fee includes drinks, popcorn and attendance prizes. Silent auctions, raffles extra. TEAM “Cash Giveaway” $10 a ticket. Tickets available in advance or at the door, only 500 available.  Contact Pat Piotrowicz at p.piotrowicz1@yahoo.com for payment.

   Trivia Night and Silent Auction at Our Lady of the Holy Cross Church, 1022 Baden Ave., Baden. $15 per person or $90 for table of six, $120 for table of 8. Light snacks included. Bring your own food, beer, wine, BYOB. Doors open at 6, trivia starts at 7. For reservations, call Judy Lydon (314-261-5714) or Becky Delgado (314-346-5355).

   Salad/Bingo Luncheon at American Legion Unit Post 444, 17090 Old Jamestown Rd., at noon. Cost $12. Lunch, bingo, silent auction, raffle, 50/50 drawing, attendance prizes all afternoon. Profits help support Veterans projects and activities. RSVP to 314-868-3612.

Tuesday, April 26

“Musical” Happy Hour with Brian Fogg & Friends at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St., at 10:30 a.m. Join us for Friends and Music. RSVP by April 22 by calling 314-838-3877.

Wednesday, April 27

   Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 rue St. Francois from 8 p.m. to midnight. All profits go to support Veterans. Call 314-831-6121.

Friday, April 29

All You Can Eat Chicken Dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois from 4 to 7 p.m. Dine In only. All profits go to support Veterans. Call 314- 831-6121.

Saturday, April 30

Trivia Night at St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, 2900 St. Catherine St. Doors open at 5:30, trivia begins promptly at 6:30. Cost $160 per table of up to 8 people. Light snacks and soda provided. No BYOB. Cash prizes for first and second place. Silent auction, games and raffles. To reserve a table, call Marlene at 314-837-7113.

Friday, May 6

   Annual Spring Sale at St. Stephen Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay in Ferguson (corner of Darst and Clay). Friday 5/6 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 5/7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lots of items at below “Goodwill” prices! Clothes, books, collectibles, toys, shoes, small furniture, videos.

Saturday, May 7

   Mammography Van at James J. Eagan Center, #1 James J. Eagan Drive, from 9 a.m. to noon. If additional scheduling is needed, some afternoon appointments may be arranged. Women should check with their insurance provider to verify benefits and eligibility. Schedule appointments at 314-996-5170 or 800-870-5731. Bring insurance card, physician’s name/phone number, and identification. Those without insurance can check with Theresa at 314-956-9829 to see if they qualify for a free mammogram.

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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