Events From Around the Area

For Entertainment, Health,

Informational Meetings

and Community Building

Discover Nature with MDC at

Eagle Days Now through Feb. 2

From now through February, Missouri’s winter eagle watching is spectacular. Discover nature with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) through Eagle Days events around the state, or enjoy eagle viewing on your own.

Because of the state’s big rivers, many lakes, and abundant wetlands, Missouri is one of the leading lower 48 states for bald eagle viewing. Each fall, thousands of these great birds migrate south from their nesting range in Canada and the Great Lakes states to hunt in the Show-Me State. Eagles take up residence wherever they find open water and plentiful food. More than 2,000 bald eagles are typically reported in Missouri during winter.

Eagle Days events include live captive-eagle programs, exhibits, activities, videos, and guides with spotting scopes. Watch for eagles perched in large trees along the water’s edge. View them early in the morning to see eagles flying and fishing. Be sure to dress for winter weather and don’t forget cameras and binoculars.

• St. Louis: Jan. 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge south of I-270 off Riverview Drive in St. Louis. Call 314-301-1500 for more information.
• Clarksville: Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lock and Dam 24 and Apple Shed Theater in Clarksville. Call 660-785-2424 for more information.

For more information on bald eagles, visit the MDC online Field Guide at nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/bald-eagle.For more information on Eagle Days, visit mdc.mo.gov/EagleDays

 

 

 

 

Wedding Connection Bridal Show

at Chase Park Jan. 13

The Wedding Connection Bridal Show will take place at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel, located at 212 Kingshighway Boulevard, on Sunday, Jan. 13, from 1-4:30 p.m.

St. Louis’ top wedding experts will be on hand, along with designer fashion, and gift bags for brides. The cost is $5 with advance registration or $10 at the door.

Event sponsors include Abbie Takes Pictures, Bleu Events, Chase Park Plaza, Exclusive Events, Fish Eye Fun, Grand Rental, Savvi Formalwear, Schnucks Florist & Gifts, and Travel Haus.

For advanced reservations, call 314.588.8313. Please note that only one reservation is required for all attendees.

 

‘Just Lose It’ Weight Loss

Challenge Starts on Jan. 26

Get ready to do something for yourself and join the Just Lose It Challenge beginning Saturday, Jan. 26 at Christian Hospital’s Detrick Building Atrium, 11133 Dunn Rd. from 9-11 a.m.

Join your neighbors in this friendly competition to get active, eat healthier and make the lifestyle changes you have been putting off. There will be guest speakers, free exercise classes, workshops and weekly challenges to help reach key milestones.

The incentive? If having more energy and looking and feeling healthier are not enough, there are also prizes to help motivate you.

At the end of the 12-week challenge, the finale event celebrates everyone who completed the challenge. Special recognition is also given to the “Top Ten” participants, who are also awarded prizes. (The top ten participants are measured weekly by total percentage of weight loss.) Everyone who completes the challenge will receive a gift.

Requirements for entry:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Pay $20 entry fee
• Register for the Jan. 26 kick-off by calling 747-WELL (9355)
• Attend the Jan. 26 kick off from 9-11 a.m.

 

 

Thursday, Jan. 10

St. Mark’s Fashions for Food clothing sale, 315 Graham Rd., 8:30-11 a.m. All proceeds go to local food pantries. Sale is held second Thursday of each month. 314-837-9404.

Northside Art Association meets on the second Thursday of each month to paint together at the Hazelwood Community Center, 1186 Teson Rd., at 10 a.m. Call J. Frericks 314-837-5816.

Chair Ballet Class at St. Catherine Retirement Community Jan. 10 and Jan. 17 at 1 p.m.. A relaxing hour of strengthening.

Friday, Jan. 11

Chair Yoga at St. Catherine Retirement Community every Friday at 1 p.m. with a certified aerobics instructor.

Saturday, Jan. 12

Flea Market at VFW Post 4105, 410 rue St. Francois from 8 a.m. to 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 at 8-11 a.m. $5 per person.

Tuesday, Jan. 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, Jan. 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.

Staying Fit at St. Catherine Retirement Community every Monday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. Exercise with a certified aerobics instructor from ENVISION Home Health.

Thursday, Jan. 17

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

Quilting Group at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, 315 Graham Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Thursday. Call 314-837-9404.

Community Bingo every third Thursday at 2 p.m. at The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive, RSVP 314-831-0988. Bring a friend and get a special prize.

Stay Well at St. Catherine Retirement Community at 9:30 a.m. The benefits of massage therapy with ENVISION Home Health. Complimentary breakfast at 9 a.m. RSVP by Jan. 11 to 314-838-3877.

Friday, Jan. 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 info.

Bingo every Friday at Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Fatima Council #4429, 1216 Teson Rd. Doors open at 4; games at 6:45. Call 314-731-9330.

The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr., is hosting a Social Hour & Birthday Cake every third Friday of the month. 2:30-4 p.m. Come celebrate your birthday. Call 314-831-0988.

Monday, Jan. 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 5500 Parker Rd. (the first house on Uthe Ln.) The group is always looking for new members. For info, call Al 993-6134.

Staying Fit at St. Catherine Retirement Community every Monday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. Exercise with a certified aerobics instructor from ENVISION Home Health.

Friday, Jan. 25

Annual Ham & Bean Dinner at St. Mark’s United Methodist Churches, 315 Graham Road, Florissant, from 4:30-7 p.m.

Cost is $10 a person with children under 12 free. All you can eat includes corn bread, cole slaw, dessert and beverage.

Chair Yoga at St. Catherine Retirement Community every Friday at 1 p.m. with a certified aerobics instructor.

Tuesday, Jan. 29

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, Jan. 30

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, Jan. 31

Quilting Group at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, 315 Graham Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Thursday. Call 314-837-9404.

 

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