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Friday, Sept. 23

Ferguson StreetFest 2011 will be held Friday and Saturday. The event opens on Friday at 4 p.m. Saturday hours are noon-11 p.m. For activities and entertainment, visit the website, fergusonstreetfest.com.

Saturday, Sept. 24

Big rummage sale at Florissant Presbyterian Church, 660 Charbonier Rd., from 7 a.m.-noon. Furniture, clothing, housewares, tools, and more. (837-8555)

Apple Buter time at Salem Lutheran Church and School, 5180 Parker Road.  Weather permitting apple butter will be cooked outdoors (at the old schoolhouse) in large copper kettles on Saturdays, Sept. 24 and Oct. 1.  For prices or more information call Judy at 314- 839-2157 or Kathy at 314-839-0823.

Alton Block Party, 6-10:30 p.m., on Third St. in Alton, between Piasa and State streets. There will be live music and dancing in the steets and food and drink from local restaurants and bars. “Street Beat” begins playing at 6:30 p.m. (618-465-6676)

St. Louis Chordinals,Harmony Inc., annual trivia at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. Doors open 1 p.m., Trivia starts 1:30 p.m. Food and decorations welcomed but no alcoholic beverages allowed. Popcorn & soda for sale. Tickets $10, tables of eight. Phone:Mary, 314-428-8307.

Basement and Tailgate Sale is held at Northside Christian Church, 9635 Hwy. 367, from 8 a.m.-noon Spaces are $10. Call 314-836-5722 to reserve your space.

Monday, Sept. 26

Freezing Your Garden Produce, 6 p.m., at Florissant Valley Branch Library, 195 New Florissant Rd., South. Participants will learn about blanching, packaging, containers, freezer burn and food safety. Learn basic techniques for locking in maximum flavor and goodness.

(314-994-3300)

Saturday, Oct. 1

Trivia Night, presented by The Trinity Catholic High School Alumni Thespians will be held in the cafeteria at Holy Name of Jesus parish. The cost is $120 for a table of eight with beer and soda in admission. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the questions will begin at 7 p.m. Players must be 21 years or older to attend. For more information, or to make reservations, call Diane Merz at 314-869-6371 or e-mail to: dianemerz@sbcglobal.net

Women’s Cancer Awareness Luncheon – Bowling Over Cancer will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Christian Hospital Atrium, 11133 Dunn Rd.  Paul F. Detrick Bldg. Free. To register, call 314-747-WELL.

Basement and Tailgate Sale is held at Northside Christian Church, 9635 Hwy. 367, from 8 a.m.-noon Spaces are $10. Call 314-836-5722 to reserve your space.

Apple Buter time at Salem Lutheran Church and School, 5180 Parker Road.  Weather permitting apple butter will be cooked outdoors (at the old schoolhouse) in large copper kettles. For prices or more information call Judy at 314- 839-2157 or Kathy at 314-839-0823.

Tailgate sale is held every Saturday through October, Bethel United Church of Christ, 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost $15 per space. (838-7853 or 831-2819)

St. Ferdinand Shrine holds a book sale, every Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon. The gift shop in the rectory will be open.

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