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Tony Awards Watch Party June 8 at Ballpark Village

The Muny to Host Free Tony Awards Community Watch Party...

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Juneteenth Event in University City

Race for Reconciliation 5K June 21 Part of Delmar Loop...

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Black Jack holds city-wide Garage Sale at various locations

Black Jack garage sale through the city was held on...

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Fiesta in Florissant Returns June 21 and 22

Vibrant Hispanic Festival Lights Up Florissant ON JUNE 21 &...

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Food Truck Night cancelled tonight, rescheduled for Oct. 16

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  • Post published:October 10, 2014
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-- The Florissant Food Truck Knights, a caravan of food trucks that has been a big hit with Florissant residents, has rescheduled its October 10 event because of inclement weather.…

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A Boomer’s Journal

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Being an ‘Elder’ Has Advantages Over Those Both Younger and Older By Tom Anselm I am the oldest person in our immediate family, both sides. The Senior Member, so to…

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Cards Finding Magic With Upcoming Stars

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By Randy Gardner It’s difficult to write an up to date column when the deadline is before the big game but is published after the game is over, but that’s…

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F-F District Host Public Health Fair on Oct. 10

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The Ferguson-Florissant School District will host a health fair, open to the public and employees, on Friday, Oct. 10. The fair will take place at the District’s Administration Center, Building…

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Little Creek Nature Area Holds Open House

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The Little Creek Nature Area, located at 2295 Dunn Road, will host a fun, free family event on Sat., Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon.  The event is open…

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‘Gone Girl’ is Deliciously Suspenseful

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By Sandra Olmsted (While fans of the book know what happens, I have done my best not to spoil the plot for those unfamiliar with the novel.) The old joke…

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The Good Lie: A Real Coming to America

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By Sandra Olmsted What Americans know about Africa is limited and skewed by films like Coming to America and now news reports of the ebola epidemic. Africa consists of 50 plus…

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Mark Your Calendar

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Friday, Oct. 10 Chicken Fried Steak dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois, from 5 – 8 p.m. All profits go to support Veterans. For more information,…

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Along rue St. Francois on Oct. 12

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2nd Sunday in October Means it’s Old Town Fall Festival Day What has become one of the most popular events in the region, the 17th Annual Florissant Old Town Fall…

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Memorial Service For Rosemary Davison

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Florissant Remembers the Life of the‘First Lady’ of Florissant                                    by Pat Lindsey Friends of Rosemary Davison are sharing their fondest memories of Florissant’s “First Lady” as plans are being…

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