FALL FUN, BENEFITS,

AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

 

SEVENTH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

TO BENEFIT VALLEY INDUSTRIES SEPT. 7

Golfers and sponsors are needed for the 7th Annual Valley Industries Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 9. Your support helps to provide gainful employment for 200 adults with significant developmental disabilities in North County.

The outing will be held at Spencer T. Olin Golf Course located in Alton, approximately 10 minutes from Florissant via Hwy 367 and the Clark Bridge. Four-person Scramble, Flighted A, B, and C and an optional Skins Game.

Registration will be at 11 a.m., with lunch at noon. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. $150 per person / $600 per team includes lunch, dinner, cart, and on-course refreshments. Generous sponsorships are available.

 

 

SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS AIR SHOW &

STEM EXPO SET FOR SEPT. 7-8

The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show and STEM Expo will take place on Sept. 7-8, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will appear along with the Royal Air Force Red Arrows, one of Europe’s premier jet aerobatic teams at the 2019 Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo, one of only three air shows worldwide where the two world-class teams will perform together.

Other performers include the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, Skip Stewart, a Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress and a Supermarine Spitfire. Another important aspect of the event is the interactive STEM Expo, where young people can experience the excitement of science, technology, engineering and math and how it can empower them in the future. Tickets for the air show are sold on-line only. More information on the air show and ticket sales is available at www.spirit-airshow.com.

 

 

GNCC PRESENTS WOMEN’S

EMPOWERMENT SEMINAR SEPT. 13

The Greater North County Chamber’s Women In Network will be hosting their 6th Annual Women’s Empowerment Seminar, “Taking The Wheel of Your Life” on Friday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ferguson Community Center, 1050 Smith Avenue, Ferguson 63135. The seminar is presented by the City of Ferguson and sponsored by SSM Health DePaul Hospital and North County Incorporated.

Speakers for this event are Lisa Moehlenkamp, Chief Talent Officer, Fleishman Hillard;

Dr. Joanna Thomas, Owner, Lifestyle Chiropractic and Fitness; Dr. Betsy Krebs, Surgeon, SSM Health; and Diane Distl with Theresa Throgmorton, Beck Elder Estate. Nettie Kelley from Nettie Kelley Makeup Studio will be doing this year’s fashion show.

The event will include a fashion show, vendor tables, a raffle, and giveaways. Lunch Sponsors are Central Bank, and Garden Plaza Community; Wellness sponsors are Ameriprise Financial; Get Well Family Chiropractic; and Scott Credit Union; Dessert sponsor is Right Handyman Service LLC.

A limited number of vendor tables are available. Cost is $75 for member; $100 for non-member, which includes one ticket to the event.

Early bird pricing through Aug. 30 is $30 for Chamber members and $45 per person, which includes lunch catered by Catering To You.

Reservations can be made online at www.greaternorthcountychamber.com or by phone at 314.831.3500. No “Walk-ins” will be accepted.

 

 

ST. LOUIS RECAST REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR

COMMUNITY PROJECTS DUE SEPT. 13

The St. Louis County Department of Public Health (DPH) has issued four requests for proposals (RFPs) on behalf of St. Louis ReCAST (Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma), a program working to improve local communities by funding micro-grants in the St. Louis Promise Zone.

The Promise Zone is a federally designated area in North St. Louis City and County that encompasses 11 wards in North St. Louis City and 28 municipalities in North St. Louis County.

 

DPH is accepting bids from organizations interested in projects that promote ReCAST’s main priorities: youth engagement, mental health, peer support and violence prevention.

Up to $75,000 in federal grant money will be awarded in each of those categories using participatory budgeting – a democratic process in which Promise Zone community members vote on how to spend the ReCAST funds.

Proposals must be submitted by Friday, Sept. 13. For more information about ReCAST, visit ReCAST-STL.org.

 

7TH ANNUAL SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL SEPT. 13-14

The Shakespeare Festival, St. Louis’ renowned Shakespeare in the Streets program, is back for a seventh year with an adaptation of As You Like It entitled “Love At the River’s Edge” on Sept.13-14. This year the neighborhood partnership involves two communities: one in Calhoun County, IL and the second in North St. Louis County.

The performances will begin at 7 p.m. outside the 24:1 Coffee House/Cafe at the intersection of Page and Ferguson. After Act 1, the cast and audience will journey together by bus and on the Golden Eagle Ferry from North St. Louis County, across the river to Calhoun County. The second act of the production will take place on the riverbank with the Mississippi River as the backdrop. The entire experience including travel will take approximately three hours.

Shakespeare in the Streets is underwritten by the PNC Foundation through PNC Arts Alive, a multi-year initiative dedicated to supporting visual and performing arts with generous support from the Whitaker Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts: Creativity Connects, the Strive Fund, and Moneta Group. The project is presented in partnership with Beyond Housing, the Normandy Schools Collaborative and Brussels High School.

 

 

CITY, POST 444, ATONEMENT TO HOLD

VETERANS CHARITY EVENT SEPT. 14

Mayor Tim Lowery announced that the City of Florissant, the Florissant American Legion Post 444 and the Atonement Lutheran Men’s Club are co-sponsoring a Veteran Charity event to benefit the Camp Hope USA organization. This will be a two- day event to be held on Saturday, Sept.14-15 at the Atonement Lutheran Church located at 1285 N. New Florissant Road.

On Saturday, Sept. 14 at noon, the American Legion Post 444 will have their honor guard in attendance and will be doing a 21-Gun salute. A proclamation will be presented to the family at the event to honor PFC Chris White and to thank the White family for their dedication and commitment with Camp Hope and for the positive impact they have made on the lives of the Veterans that have visited Camp Hope and for all that they have done for the Veteran community.

In conjunction with Camp Hope Day in Florissant on Sept. 14, proceeds from the Atonement Men’s Club BBQ on Sept. 14 and 15 will be donated to Camp Hope. On June 20, 2006, U.S. Marine PFC Chris White, a machine gunner and four other Marines were riding in the last Humvee in a convoy traveling through Al-Anbar Province in Iraq when an IED exploded under their vehicle. PFC Chris White and three other Marines were killed. The death of PFC Chris White devastated his family. His parents Mike and Galia White wanted to keep his spirit alive, they founded the non-profit organization called Camp Hope. The mission of Camp Hope is to honor the fallen by helping the wounded. Camp Hope offers all expenses paid adventures and comradery for the service men and women that gave selflessly for our freedoms.

Camp Hope is situated in rural Farmington, Missouri, approximately 80 miles south of St. Louis. With cool streams, winding creeks, granite boulders, gravel paths, tall trees and an abundance of wildlife, there is plenty of open space.

For more information on Camp Hope please visit www.camphopeusa.org.

 

 

INAUGURAL ALTON CATFISH

CLASSIC TOURNAMENT SEPT.14

Cast your line in the Mississippi River and test your cat fishing skills during the Sept. 14 inaugural Alton Catfish Classic Tournament. Land the big one and win a guaranteed $15,000 first place prize.

Tournament organizers are still accepting entries for the contest. Teams can consist of up to three people with the boat captain age 18 or older. Entry fees are $250 per team and includes tournament T Shirts for all team members, the Captain’s Dinner at Argosy Casino Alton on Friday, Sept. 13, and entry in the Alton Catfish Classic and Big Fish tournaments.

Registration will end seven days prior to the opening of the tournament. The tournament field is capped at 100 boats. To enter, go to: www.altoncatfishclassic.com

Anglers will take part in a public weigh in of all fish caught during the tournament starting at 4 p.m. Trophies and prizes will be awarded at 5:30 p.m. on the Alton Riverfront during the annual Alton Expo. The tournament features a three fish limit and can include Blue Cat, Channel Cat and Flathead fish. Ten prizes will be awarded based on fish weight. Prize amounts range from a $15,000 first place pay out to $500 for a 10th place pay out. There is a $1,000 Big Fish prize.

The tournament is sponsored by Simmons Hanly Conroy, Bluff City Outdoors, First National Bank (FNB) and the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau.

 

 

SUICIDE PREVENTION SOFTBALL

TOURNEY SEPT. 14 IN FLORISSANT

Mayor Tim Lowery announced that the City of Florissant Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting the 11th Annual Suicide Prevention Softball Tournament on Saturday, September 14 at St. Ferdinand Park.

The softball tournament will start at 9 a.m. and there will be Men’s and Co-ed Divisions ages 18+years to compete in. The cost is $125 per team. One hundred percent of the net proceeds go to local suicide prevention organizations funding local outreach programs.

To register your team or for more information please contact Evan Stoll at the JFK Center at 314-921-4250.

 

 

FREE PSA SCREENINGS FOR

PROSTRATE CANCER ON SEPT. 21

The Salvation Army and Christian Hospital, partners in the Pathway to Health program at the Ferguson Community Empowerment Center, are hosting a free PSA Screening event on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 1-4 p.m. at the Empowerment Center, 9420 W. Florissant Rd.

Screenings are blood-draw only and provided by health care professionals from Siteman Cancer Center and the Program for the Elimination of Cancer Disparities. Each participant receives a free gift. Prostate screenings are recommended for: • Men aged 40 years and over with a family history of prostate cancer• African-American men aged 40 and over • Men aged 50-plus who have not had a prostate screening in the last year and have not already been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Funding for Pathway to Health is provided in part by Missouri Foundation for Health. The Foundation is a resource for the region, working with communities and nonprofits to generate and accelerate positive changes in health. As a catalyst for change, the Foundation improves the health of Missourians through a combination of partnership, experience, knowledge, and funding.

The Salvation Army has been working to better combat poverty and to assist those imprisoned by it. From developing a deeper understanding of the epidemic to identifying locations and population segments with the greatest need, The Salvation Army is pushing forward on all fronts and meets human needs without discrimination.

Christian Hospital: Christian Hospital is a 220-staffed-bed community hospital located in north St. Louis County and a founding member of BJC HealthCare, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States. Located six miles west of Christian Hospital is Northwest HealthCare, which offers the community 24-hour emergency care and a variety of outpatient services to complement hospital services.

 

 

GARDEN PARTY LIGHTS NEW AT BOTANICAL

GARDEN: THURSDAY-SUNDAY UNTIL OCT. 19

This summer, the Missouri Botanical Garden becomes your after-hours destination for food, drinks, lights, music, and dynamic multimedia at Garden Party Lights. The evening-only event will be open Thursday-Sunday from now until Oct. 19.

Illuminated. Garden Party Lights will feature interactive lighting, projection mapping, and laser show installations that will entertain visitors of all ages.

Doors open at 6 p.m. nightly for food, drinks, and strolling. Take in the sights and sounds of the Garden in the evening. Admire St. Louis sunsets while beautiful blooms surround you.

At dark, the light show begins. Take a self-guided journey through more than a mile of free-flowing paths. Immerse yourself in electrifying multimedia created in collaboration with world-renowned projection and lighting experts AVI Systems and Theatrical Concepts Inc.

The popular Biergarten, located on Linnean Plaza, will offer snacks, drinks, games, and live music. Stop by for an after-work outing or bring your friends and family to party at the Garden. Thursday nights will feature weekly drink specials.

Sunday nights in July and August will be family nights, featuring $3 tickets for children ages 3-12. Admission to the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden, which will be open until dark Sunday evenings in July and August, will be included.

Tickets are date specific.

Garden Party Lights will be closed from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1 for the Japanese Festival and Oct. 3-6 for Best of Missouri Market. For more information and a list of activities please visit mobot.org/gardenpartylights.

 

LOCAL EVENTS, CLUBS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

THURSDAY, AUG. 29

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

FRIDAY, AUG. 30

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.

Chicken Dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 4-7 p.m. All profits go to support Veterans. (314) 831-6121

MONDAY, SEPT. 2

Men of Harmony Barbershop Chorus practices Mondays at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Rd. (the first house on the Ln.) The group is always looking for new members. For info, call Al 993-6134.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 3

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, SEPT. 4

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, 3350 St. Catherine every Monday and Wednesday at 1p.m. Exercise with a certified aerobics instructor from ENVISION Home Health.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

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

Friday, Sept. 6

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.

Chair Yoga! at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine. Join for a healthy mind and body every Friday at 1 p.m. with a certified aerobics instructor.

THURSDAY SEPT. 12

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.

Music and Movement Class! at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine. A relaxing hour of strengthening Sept. 12 & 26 at 1p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

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 8-10 a.m. $5 per person.

MONDAY, SEPT. 16

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 the Ln.)

The group is always looking for new members. For info, call Al 993-6134.

Staying Fit! at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine every Monday and Wednesday at 1p.m. Exercise with a certified aerobics instructor from ENVISION Home Health.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

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, SEPT. 18

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, SEPT. 19

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.

Stay Well! at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine. “Fall Prevention Screening” with ENVISION at 9:30 a.m.   Complimentary breakfast at 9 a.m.                                                                                            RSVP by Sept. 13 to 314-838-3877.

Square Dance lessons at All Souls School, corner of Tennyson Ave and Hood Ave in Overland Missouri. Registration starting Sept. 19 ending Sept. 26. Lessons are from 7:15 – 9 p.m. Call 314-839-2134 for more information.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

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.

Chair Yoga! at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine. Join for a healthy mind and body every Friday at 1 p.m. with a certified aerobics instructor.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 24

Fall Celebration at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine. With Entertainment by “Bryan Foggs” at 10:30 a.m. Complimentary lunch following. RSVP by Sept. 20 to 314-838-3877.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

Variety Sale, Vendors and crafters, 9a.m.-3p.m. Florissant Valley Christian Church & MDM 1325 N. Hwy 67; $20 a table. Call 314-837-6767 for more information.

Black Light Bash Bingo fall fundraiser for Florissant fire fighters community outreach at JFK Community Center, 315 Howdershell Rd. Cost is $25 in advance, $30 at door. Doors open at 6 p.m.; bingo begins at 7 p.m.DJ, games, raffles. Call 314-392-8127.

MONDAY, SEPT. 30

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.