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Friday, Nov. 27
Florissant will sponsor its annual Holiday Craft Show, Nov. 27 and 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days at the JFK Community Center at 315 Howdershell. Admission is free. Patrons can purchase hand-made items from local and surrounding area merchants and crafters, many of which are new this year. For more information call 921-4250.
Sunday, Nov. 29
Northern Lights Celebration, will be held in Downtown Ferguson from 2-7 p.m. Ferguson Caring League will be collecting non-perishable food items, personal care items and money for utilities to go to Ferguson families in need. Everyone is urged to bring a donation. Santa will be available following the parade for visits. (314-332-5546)
Monday, Nov. 30
Understanding Memory Loss is the core education program of the Alzheimer’s Association, St. Louis Chapter. This program provides a thorough overview of memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease while including information about research, treatments and how to get a diagnosis. The next Understanding Memory Loss program will be held from 6–8 p.m., at Village North, located at 11160 Village North Dr., Registration required in advance at www.alzstl.org or call 800-272-3900
Tuesday, Dec. 1
Senior dances are held every Tuesday at the Savoy in Downtown Ferguson, from 7-9:45 p.m. Admission is $6. Music by the “Starlighters.” (Mary, 521-2688 or Nonie, 521-7986.)
Friday, Dec. 4
The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will holds its annual Nite of Stars Holiday Gala at the Paul Detrick Auditorium, 11133 Dunn Road. The event runs 6:30 until 11 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person and includes dinner, an open bar, a holiday music performance, a silent auction and the chance to win $5,000 Call the chamber office at 314-831-3500 to make reservations or go online at www.greaternorthcountychamber.com.
Fish fry will be held on Dec. 4, 4-7 p.m., at St. Rose Phillippine Duchesne School, 3500 St. Catherine St. (837-3410)
Saturday, Dec. 5
Breakfast with Santa at St. Angela Merici, 3860 N. Highway 67 , Florissant, from 9 am-noon in the school gym. Breakfast, games & crafts, a photo with Santa, and “Santa’s Workshop” are all part of the fun! Tickets are $5 per person (children 2 and under are free). Call (830-2509) or (838-6743).
Breakfast with Santa, 9-11 am at Florissant Valley Christian Church, 1325 N. US Highway 67. Pancakes, Fresh Fruit and Drinks. Santa reads the Nativity Story, Christmas Crafts $5 per person-ages 3 and under, free (314-837-6767)
Sunday, Dec. 6
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at Pallottine Renewal Center, 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, 7:30- 11:30 am. Pictures with Santa; Quilt Raffle; Baked Goods and Crafts available for purchase. Adults $5, Children (3-12) $3. (837-7100)
Basement Tailgate Sale/Pancake-Sausage Breakfast at Northside Christian Church, 9635 Lewis & Clark blvd.,held the first Saturday of the month. Breakfast 8-10:30, tailgate sale, 9-noon. (314-868-5722)
