Upcoming Special Interest Events

Special Interests

“Back In The Day…” Senior Event - Thursday, May 24 - 11:00 AM
A “Back In The Day…” Senior Event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thurs., May 24, at Dardenne Prairie City Hall. The event will include live entertainment, food, big band music and croquet. Reservations for the limited seating event will be taken until May 18. To make a reservation, call 755-5308 and leave a message.

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BioBlitz - Saturday, May 26 - 07:00 AM
BioBlitz is from 7 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 26 at Creve Coeur Lake Park, 2348 Creve Coeur Mill Road. The event gives families the opportunity to learn about everything from butterflies to birds and crickets to katydids. Expeditions leave every 30 minutes. Visit www.academyofsciencestl.org for more information.

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Picnic for the Blind and Visually Impaired - Saturday, May 26 - 11:30 AM
Pacific civic organizations and businesses present a picnic for the blind and visually impaired at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 26 at Pacific City Park on West Congress in Pacific. Featured speakers include George Hinkel, of the Cincinatti Bengals; Christine Parsons, president of the Missouri Chapter of the National Federation for the Blind; Pastor Dave Andrus, executive director of Lutheran Blind Mission; and Pacific elected officials. Reservations are required, but the event is free. Bind and visually impaired persons throughout the area are invited to attend. Contact rwardenburg@sbcglobal.net by May 19 to RSVP.

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Celebrate Shavuos - Sunday, May 27 - 12:30 PM
Celebrate Shavuos from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 27 at the Aish Firehouse, 457 N. Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield. Guests enjoy a delicious dairy lunch, class for adults, and exciting program and ice cream party for kids. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for ages 5-11; kids 5 and under attend free. There is a family cap of $25. RSVP is required by May 21. Call (314) 862-2474 or email cwolff@aish.com for reservations.

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St. Charles County Master Gardeners Classes - Friday, June 01 -
The St. Charles County Master Gardeners have released the June through September gardening class schedule. The classes will be held at University of Missouri Extension Center, 260 Brown Road in St. Peters. Upcoming topics include: tropical plants, daylilies, small water features, controlling moles, fall lawn renovation, organic gardening, native plants and more. For more information or to register, visit http://extension.missouri.edu/stcharles/gardenclasses.aspx or call MU Extension at 970-3000.

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Fam Jam - Friday, June 01 - 06:00 PM
Fam Jam will be held at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Fri., June 1, at Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. For 45-minutes, families engage in a live production packed with high-energy music, drama, media, comedy and a look at the Bible. This month’s lesson is “Trust: putting your confidence in someone you can depend on.” There is no cost or need to register. For more information, call 561-5680.

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Friday Night Flights - Friday, June 01 - 07:00 PM
Sophia M Sachs Butterfly House presents Friday Night Flights from 7-10 p.m. on Fridays in June. Guests enjoy Mediterranean dishes at Spiro’s Restaurant on June 8; Tuscan-style cuisine at Villa Farotto Restaurant on June 15; American fare at Miller’s Crossing on June 22; and the final meal is June 29. Tickets are $35 per person per evening. For reservations, call (314 ) 577-9500 or visit www.butterflyhouse.org/Fridays.

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Lafayette Square Spring Home & Garden Tour - Saturday, June 02 - 10:00 AM
The 43rd annual Lafayette Square Spring Home & Garden Tour is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3 and visits a dozen homes and gardens in the neighborhood. Visitors can enjoy one of the most historically and architecturally rich neighborhoods in St. Louis, traveling between them using a trolley or horse-drawn carriages. Other festivities include vintage baseball, a Saturday wine festival, and unique gift shops and restaurants. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 on the weekend of the tour. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. Visit www.lafayettesquare.org or call (314) 772-5724 for more information.

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Run 4 Your Life - Sunday, June 03 - 08:00 AM
“Run 4 Your Life” will be held at 8 a.m. on Sun., June 3, at Lakeside 370 Park in St. Peters. The 5-mile run is fast, flat and scenic. It loops around the lake at Lakeside 370 Park, and a portion of the race is run on top of the levee. Registration fees range from $23 to $30 depending on online or early registration. To register, call 916-9972 or visit www.bjsph.org.

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Hands-On History Adventure Day Camp - Monday, June 04 - 09:00 AM
Hands-On History Adventure Day Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from June 4 through June 8 at the First Missouri State Capitol, 200 South Main Street in St. Charles. The camp, open to children ages 8 through 11, will explore Missouri’s history with interactive experience and a knowledgeable staff. Campers will learn 1800-era skills, crafts and history. The cost is $100, plus a $20 registration fee. To register, call 940-3322.

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Building on the American Heritage Series - Thursday, June 07 - 07:00 PM
“Building on the American Heritage Series,” a six-week DVD series, will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings beginning on June 7 at Chapel of the Lake, 11000 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway in Lake Saint Louis. Learn about preserving America’s heritage and the foundations of American Government. For more information, call 314-537-4024.

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Dardenne Baptist Church Vacation Bible School - Monday, June 11 - 09:00 AM
Vacation Bible School will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on June 11 until June 15 at Dardenne Baptist Church, 2345 Oak Drive in O’Fallon. For more information, visit www.dardennebaptistchurch.com.

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Marquette Running Camp - Monday, June 18 - 08:00 AM
Marquette High School running camp is from 8-10 a.m. on Monday-Friday, June 18-22 at the Marquette track. The camp is open to students entering third through ninth grades, and campers receive one-on-one instruction from Marquette coaches, runners and alums. The camp ends with a simulated cross country race. Registration includes T-shirt and costs $50 if received by June 11 ($60 thereafter). For details, contact Mike Ebert at ebertmichael@rockwood.k12.mo.us or Missy Burger at burgermelissa@rockwood.k12.mo.us.

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Green Speaker Series - Thursday, June 21 - 07:00 PM
Tim Busse, Town Architect of New Town at St. Charles, presents as part of the Green Speaker Series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 21 at Longview Farm Park, 13525 Clayton Road, Town & Country. The talk centers on New Ubranism, an urban design movement that promotes walkable neighborhoods containing a range of housing and job types, with the goal of reducing traffic congestion, increasing affordable housing and containing urban sprawl. For details contact dirkavlmaas@gmail.com.

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All Things Lavender Day Trip - Wednesday, June 27 - 09:00 AM
All Things Lavender, a day trip designed to delight the senses and sooth body and soul, will leave the Civic Park parking lot in O’Fallon at 9 a.m. on Wed., June 27. On the first stop, the scenic Lavender Farm at Winding Brooks Estate in Eureka, Mo., see acres of lavender flowers in bloom, visit the Lavender Shoppe in the 100-year-old farmhouse, sip sweet lavender tea, munch lavender pastries and make a fresh lavender wand keepsake. Next, enjoy lunch at Joe Boccardi’s Ristorante, and then tour the Black Madonna Shrine and Grottos before returning to O’Fallon by 4 p.m. The cost of $70 for O’Fallon residents and $78 for non-residents includes deluxe transportation, an escort, lunch, a snack and the lavender wand. The trip is sponsored by the city of O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation Department. To register, call 474-2732 or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ParksandRec.

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USATF Certified Firecracker Run - Wednesday, July 04 - 07:00 AM
The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce’s 28th annual USATF Certified Firecracker Run will be held at 7 a.m. on Wed., July 4, starting at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon. Runners can choose a 10K, 5K or a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Runners will be met with a Health Expo, vendors, attendance prizes and an awards ceremony following the event. The cost of event is $25 for early registration for the 10K and 5K run and $30 after June 1. The early registration for the 1 mile fun run/walk is $15 or $20 after June 1. Register online at www.ofallonchamber.org/firecracker.

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Evening Vacation Bible School - Sunday, July 15 - 06:00 PM
Evening Vacation Bible School is from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, July 15 through Thursday, July 19 at Manchester United Methodist Church. Kids age 3 through entering sixth grade enjoy experiments, games, music and more. The experiences make God’s word come alive with new meaning. The cost is $20 per child, with a $40 per family max and scholarships are available, and advanced registration is required. Families are invited to a free meal at 5 p.m. each evening (4:30 p.m. on Sunday). To register visit www.manchesterfumc.org/vbs or call 394-7506.

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Victory Soccer Camp - Monday, July 23 - 09:00 AM
Victory Soccer Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on July 23 through July 27, at Prairie View Elementary School, 1550 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. The youth camp is offered to boys and girls from ages 5 to 11, and aimed at the recreational level player. The camp will focus on youth players’ development in terms of individual skill and team strategy. Goran Hunhak, who played 19 years of professional outdoor and indoor soccer in Europe and the United States, will conduct the camp. The cost is $60 per first child, and then $40 per each additional child. To register, call 561-5680 or visit www.mscwired.org.

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West County Woodcarvers Show - Saturday, August 18 - 10:00 AM
The seventh annual West County Woodcarvers Show is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 at Salem in Ballwin UMC, 14825 Manchester Road. Several club members display a variety of work. Carving in the round, relief carving, jewelry and various other projects are represented. Most items are for sale, and admission is free. The event is held in conjunction with the UMM barbecue. For details visit www.wcwoodcarvers.org or contact Keith Krewson at 227-3619.

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