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Thursday, May 6

The Florissant Valley Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Unit 444 will be distributing the POPPY’S on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday May 6, 7 and 8 at Dierberg’s and Schnucks on Lindbergh  stores. All monies collected will go to the veterans in need.

Ti Chi for seniors, 10:30 a.m., St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine. RSVP 314-838-3877.

Friday, May 7

Spring rummage and white elephant sale will be held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, located at the corner of Darst and Clay in Ferguson. Hours: Friday, 5-7:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30-1 p.m. (521-0138)

Saturday, May 8

Pallottine Renewal Center Mother’s Day luncheon and fashion show tickets are on sale by calling 314-837-7100. Social hour at 11 a.m., luncheon at noon. Tickets are $25. Luncheon will be held at 15270 Old Halls Ferry Rd. RSVP by April 30.

Tailgate sale every Saturday from May-October, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Bethel United Church of Christ, 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd. (838-7853 or 831-2819)

Monday, May 10

The Men of Harmony, a male acappella singing group, will perform at 7 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall, Bethel United Church of Christ, 14700 New Halls Ferry Road. The group is seeking new members, age nine and older. Reading music is not required. Visit the website www.fvbbs.org. or call Duaine Hechler at 314-838-5587.

Tuesday, May 11

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.)

The Adult Club of Florissant meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at the James J. Eagan Center. (Norman Loeb, 314-921-0037)

Wednesday,  May 12

Barrington Downs Subdivision Garage Sale, Wednesday,  May 12 and Saturday,  May 15 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.  (314) 921-9135 for information.

Thursday, May 13

St. Marks Fashions for Food clothing sale, 315 Graham Road, 8:30-11:30 a.m. All proceeds go to local food pantries. Sale is held on the second Thursday of each month. (837-9404)

Ti Chi for seniors, 10:30 a.m., St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine. RSVP 314-838-3877.

Learn disaster preparedness tips while winning prizes, 9:30 a.m.; complimentary breakfast at 9 a.m., St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. RSVP by calling 314-838-3877.

Blood ressure clinic, 9:30 a.m., St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. RSVP by calling 314-838-3877.

Saturday, May 15

ReBELLion Handbell Choir (A Community Auditioned Handbell Ensemble) with The  Festival Ringers of Church of the Master, UCC, May 15, at 7:30 p.m, Church of the  Master, 1325 Paddock Dr., Florissant. Free will offering. Refreshments.

Ice cream social, noon, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. RSVP by calling 314-838-3877.

Barrington Downs Garage Sale, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.  (314) 921-9135 for information.

Sunday, May 16

Bingo is held every Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m., at American Legion Post 444, 17090 Old Jamestown Road (2 1/2 miles north of Jamestown Mall) Food and refreshments available. (314-741-7786)

Monday, May 17

Northside Art Association meets on the third Monday of every month 7-9 p.m at the Prairie Commons Branch Library.

Florissant Valley Barbershop singers meet on Mondays at Bethel UCC Church, 14700 North New Halls Ferry Road, 7-10 p.m. New members are sought to enlarge the chorus. (Lou, 921-4043)

Wednesday, May 19

A Community Blood Drive will be held at DeSmet Retirement Community, 1425 N New Florissant Road, Florissant, in the Community Room from 3-7 p.m. For an appointment, contact Rachel Phillips at 838-3811 or email: Rachel.phillips@rhf.org or visit: www.redcrossblood.org.

Bob McCulloch, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney, will speak at the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce’s May membership luncheon meeting at Yacovelli’s Restaurant & Banquet Center located at 407 Dunn Rd. The meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. and the cost is $15 for members and $17 for non-members. For reservations call the chamber office at 314-831-3500 or online at www.greaternorthcountychamber.com

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