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April 1, 2020

Keeping students fed in a pandemic School districts and nonprofits work together to insure students who depend on school meals continue receiving those meals during school closures

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By Charlotte Beard Though schools are closed for a while due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students continue to be educated via their district’s online provisions. The pandemic has forced districts into taking on an additional challenge of insuring students who depend on school meals continue receiving those meals.

Operation Food Search (OFS), an organization known for collaborating with schools for its afterschool, weekend backpack, and summer meals programs, has continued its mission to heal the hurt of hunger during this crisis.

“We have a wide range of partners,” states Trina Ragain, OFS’ Director of Policy & Innovation. “We are working with school districts first and foremost throughout St. Louis City and St. Louis County. There’s an added layer of difficulty for some of our county schools. You can serve meals and offer meals, whether that’s the drive thru or grab-and-go model bus route, if your school has at least 50 percent of students qualifying for free and reduced price meals. A lot of our schools do not meet that criteria, which means the meals that they’re serving are not reimbursable through one of the programs that are operating right now. They’ve enacted the summer meals under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. So, (if) the pandemic continues, schools that are closed can transition to using one of the two models that they used during summer school. There is a model specific to just schools called the Seamless Summer Option that is administered through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Ed. The model that Operation Food Search and community partners

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implement and that schools can utilize too (is) the Summer Food Service program. (It) is administered through the Department of Health and Senior Services. Both of those models can only be implemented in areas where students qualify for free and reduced price meals at school.”

In addition to the food packages for families that OFS is currently providing to districts in the St. Louis Public Schools, Ragain states they are providing some support to one of their core partners, Normandy School District, in the distribution of breakfast and lunch meals along designated bus routes.

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Communications and Marketing for Ferguson-Florissant School District (FFSD) shared that its district applied for a waiver from the federal government that permits its Food Service Department to prepare meals to serve to anyone 0-18 years of age using the same funding as meals served at school. All students, including those not within the school district, have access to breakfast and lunch until April 3. Sources state meals are being delivered to 220 locations across the district by school buses, and distributed from Cross Keys Middle School, McCluer North, and the STEAM See ‘FED’ page 2

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“I believe we’re meeting the needs of our community and to experience it first-hand is truly incredible,” stated Antonio Adams, Director of Food Service.

OFS and FFSD are challenged with upholding the executive order for social distancing.

“Both Operation Food Search and all of our school partners, stated Ragain, “are aware of the need to practice social distancing. When we’re packing meals for the family boxes here, we only have five employees at a time packing in the warehouse; they’re separated by at least six feet on the packing line. (We make) sure everyone has access to hand sanitizer and they’re washing their hands frequently. For the school bus routes I’ve been on, the students are not coming on to the buses to get the food. They stay outside and the meals are brought to them. If there is a group waiting, they’re encouraged to space out by at least six feet while we distribute the meals to them. So, it’s a little bit tricky when you’re looking at doing a group meal service.

All we can really do is encourage folks to practice social distancing and put into place whatever safety measures we can when we’re delivering.”

Hampton stated, “Our food service staff are using their standard safety precautions for meal preparation. We are reducing the number of staff who are working near each other, and we are reducing the number of staff who are on the buses distributing the meals compared to the first three days (of distribution). In order to reduce the risk of exposure, we are shifting to one mid-morning distribution per day.

Students receive that day’s lunch and the following day’s breakfast.”

FFSD’s COVID-19 and meal distribution points and times can be found on their website at www.fergflor.org/united.

Ragain shared that OFS’ policy department is closely tracking waivers that are initiated by the federal government to assist with providing food resources with more ease. Outside of the pandemic, the summer program model dictates that children ages zero to 18 must consume meals at the location where it is distributed. According to Ragain, due to the need for social distancing, the waiver allows multiple meals to be distributed at one time and sometimes multiple days’ worth of meals at one time.

The crisis has greatly impacted OFS’ food bank operations not limited to serving other food pantries, residential facilities, and soup kitchens. In addition to the need for social distancing that Ragain states has contributed to the decrease in food drives companies/groups have held on their behalf, panic shopping

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has reduced food stock for their food partners such as Schnucks, Dierbergs, and Straubs.

“One of the things that we’re trying to get out to people is that the Department of Social Services has received waivers around implementing pandemic SNAP. There are people who may not have qualified to receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or food stamps previously, (who now) may qualify under the new rules that were outlined in that Families First Coronavirus Response Act that was signed into law by President Trump. For instance, for a family of four the maximum benefit is $646. If you are receiving less than that as part of your (previously calculated) monthly benefit, you are automatically eligible for the full maximum benefit for the months of March and April. So, people will see a bump in their benefits when they receive their March and April food stamp benefits. If families have already received their March benefits, they will see another disbursement of that difference up to the maximum in the next one to two weeks.”

OFS has implemented a crisis page that can be found at https://www.operationfoodsearch.org/ emergency-response-2020/. It includes the meal map for locations that provide food, and information pertaining to SNAP, WIC and COVID-19. The site is updated on an hourly basis. Visitors may also make monetary donations via the page or find information on how to donate food.

By Dr. Larry A. Brown

Remember, you are very important Sometimes we may need to be reminded that each one of us occupies a very important space in our community. Each of us is unique and different and important, in our own way, to the success of our portion of the world in which we live.

Absolutely, no one else in the entire world will have the exact same experiences and thoughts and opportunities as you will have each day. Some of these experiences that are unique to the individual, may have a very positive effect on someone or something else. Needless to say, they will have some effect, positive or negative.

I begin each day by asking the Lord to allow me to be a blessing to someone or something during that 24 hour period of time.

Sometimes, just your presence can affect someone in a very meaningful way or influence a situational outcome.

Just recently, my wife and I stopped at a local restaurant to get a bite to eat. Before we finished, a waitress from another area of the room, came over and told my wife that she reminded her so much of the lady who raised her. I could tell that it stirred up many good remembrances and we noticed how happily she went about the rest of day.

We even heard her tell her departing customer, “Have a good day and enjoy the rest of the week!”

Sometimes we don’t really have to initiate any action or do any work in order to effect a situation. Remember, you are very important!

Oftentimes we get disillusioned into comparing ourselves with others. This is a very bad and unhealthy thing to do and while we are comparing ourselves to others, they, no doubt, are doing the same thing to someone they aspire to be like, physically, financially, emotionally, or experientially. Of course, society as created these kind of images and desires as it influences our culture.

We also have a tendency to admire or congratulate someone who accomplishes something really big or of major import.

We forget about, or place little value on, the vast majority of small blessings that occur every day and performed by average persons like you or me. These smaller blessings which many of us bestow unknowingly or without seeking applause, are what keeps our communities moving forward. An upright walk, a kind “hello,” a show of sincere concern often is what one needs in order to keep going.

Only you can do that. You are very important!

If we all try to be “the best” we can be, in thoughts, actions, and aspirations, then we will soon discover that we are happier as

are the folks around us.

If you wish to be involved in being a positive influence in our community, then you may wish to sponsor some $10 T-shirts that say “I’m alive. Let me survive.” These are distributed to area high school seniors, who are our community of tomorrow. If they realize that we are concerned about them and respect them, they may aspire to be successful adults.

You may contact us by calling 314995-5013. Our website is: www.gracechapelministries.org or email: gracechapeldevelopment@gmail.com.

Remember, each one of us is important and nobody else can fulfill our mission. We encourage you to be the best you can be.

Dr. Larry A. Brown is Chairman of the Board and co-founder of Worknet, Inc., which has a national ten year contract with the Social Security Administration to find jobs for people with disabilities who are interested and qualified to enter the traditional workforce. He is also co-founder and president of Grace Chapel Ministries, former president of National Cable Training Centers, and president of Woodstock Industrial Products Group.

The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Local agency uses care to protect foster children and others from virus In the St. Louis region, Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) manages foster care cases, counsels families with children who are in crisis and mentors youth who struggle with difficulties at school and home.

At this time, the state has not changed the required number of visits with foster children and St. Louis County is continuing certain categories of hearings until the end of the month.

“We are communicating with our families before

visits to make sure everyone is healthy and feeling well before going out for a visit,” says Dawn Couser, regional director for PCHAS. “For all of our services, we are utilizing phone conferences instead of in-person meetings whenever possible.”

“We’re working diligently to keep children and families safe and healthy,” says David Thompson, president of the agency. “The youth we serve through our community programs have endured trauma, so they need us now more than ever. Our staff will continue

to serve them and follow all available precautions to prevent unnecessary risks.”

The financial impact of social distancing remains to be seen. PCHAS already canceled a fundraising luncheon scheduled for April 2 in Springfield.

“Our special events are critical to the services we provide,” Thompson explains. “We’ll need to look at other options as this situation unfolds.”

More information is available at 800-888-1904 and www.pchas.org.

Hazelwood City Hall closed in response to COVID-19; resident and small business resource page coming soon Hazelwood City Hall will be temporarily closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The city intends to reopen April 23 pending additional governmental orders. In the interim, everyone is encouraged to visit www.hazelwoodmo.org to submit service requests, pay tickets and utilize other city e-services.

In the next two weeks, Hazelwood city government will be developing a comprehensive resource page for Hazelwood small businesses and residents impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns. If you have particular concerns or suggestions for the community resource page or would like to advertise that your business is offering curbside service or delivery, please email Becky Ahlvin at rlahlvin@hazelwoodmo.org. Sign up for email updates about COVID-19 and other city matters at http://www.hazelwoodmo.org/list.aspx?ListID=268.

Please note the following changes the city of Hazelwood has taken to protect public health: • All Hazelwood Municipal Court sessions are closed through April 22.

• The Community Center and the Civic Center East will be closed through April 22.

• All rentals for the Community Center and Civic Center East, as well as park permits, are canceled through May 16. Refunds will be issued.

• The Adult Egg Hunt and Easter Eggsravanganza are both canceled.

• The Senior Bus will continue normal operations.

Staff will deep clean the bus daily in accordance with CDC guidelines. All passengers are encouraged to also follow personal hygiene best practices and stay home if you are not feeling well.

are ill, keeping a safe distance from one another, and staying home if feel sick.

We thank you for your support and cooperation during this time. Working together, we will slow the spread of COVID-19 and we are looking forward to returning to normal operations soon.

The Hazelwood Police and Fire Departments will continue to provide essential services to the community. Both departments have agreements with other cities to help provide service should they need help, and those cities will help our departments out should the need arise.

Other City staff that provide essential services outside City Hall – such as street repairs and other Public Works functions – will continue their work in the community while taking additional precautions to reduce the risk of spread. Please submit service requests and permit requests through the City website.

Please continue to follow public health experts’ recommendations to avoid spreading the coronavirus including frequent handwashing, avoiding others who

The city of Florissant announces the temporary closing of both the James J. Eagan Center and the JFK Center After meeting with Cheryl Thompson-Stimage, the Director of Parks & Recreation, Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery has decided to temporarily close the James J. Eagan and JFK Community Centers effective immediately due to the on-going COVID-19 situation. This situation is fluid and may change frequently, so please check back for further updates. You can find information about the closure on the Parks Department Facebook page or by calling the Rainout Line at 314-266-7335 or through the RainOut Line App. With the temporary closing of the two community centers all classes, rentals and upcoming Easter events are cancelled which include: The Underwater Egg Hunt April 3

Easter Hoppenings (egg hunt) April 4 The Egg Decorating April 8 Also included are all exercise and aquatic classes including the Stroke Clinic, have been canceled.

Lowery stresses that the closing of the community centers is just a precautionary and proactive measure to insure the health, safety and well-being of our residents and employees.

If you are experiencing symptoms or came in contact with someone testing positive you can contact the St. Louis County Health Department at 314-615-2660. You can also call 211 for general COVID-19 questions. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services hotline can be reached at 1-877-435-8411.

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The city of Pine Lawn hosts another St. Louis Area Foodbank food fair Hundreds of families from miles around convened near the corner of Natural Bridge Rd. and Jennings Station Rd. to receive nearly 36,000 pounds of food distributed by St. Louis Area Foodbank on March 21. From 10 am to noon, families waited in line in their cars to receive much-needed food items such as eggs,

potatoes, rice, beans, milk, various kinds of meat, and fruits. For more information about the next food fair in Pine Lawn, contact Pine Lawn Mayor Terry Epps at 314-574-7702.

Photo courtesy city of Pine Lawn Pine Lawn Mayor Terry Epps directs cars entering the St. Louis Area Foodbank food fair.

The 58th Annual Valley of Flowers festival has been postponed; a new date to be determined On March 23, Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery, Chief Tim Fagan, Laurie Lowery, the President of the Valley of Flowers organization, Cheryl Thompson-Stimage, the Parks and Recreation Director, Brian Paladin, the Theatre Manager, Andy Schoendist, the President of Luehrs’ Ideal Rides and members from the Knights of Columbus met to discuss the upcoming Valley of Flowers Festival.

Due to the on-going COVID-19 situation and with the current mandates that are in place from the governor’s office and from the St. Louis County Executive office it was decided in the best interest in everyone’s health, safety and well-being that this year’s 58th Annual Valley of Flowers will be postponed from its original dates of May 1, 2 and 3 and will be re-scheduled at a later date.

More information will be forth coming when a new date has been determined.

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Meridian Waste hosts Earth Day COLORING contest for children Meridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, is hosting an Earth Day-themed coloring contest, “Brightening the World” for children ages 5-10 to help keep them stimulated while spending more time at home.

The purpose of the “Brightening the World” coloring contest is to introduce the concept of Earth Day and how waste management plays a major role in the health and safety of our communities.

Meridian Waste is providing this free contest for children creating an activity to participate in while schools are closed and they’re spending more time at home.

The contest has two age categories for children to participate in with specific coloring sheets for the age groups 5-7, and 8-10.

Coloring sheets will be available for download for children to create their art, and for upload via JPG/photo or PDF to participate in the contest. There is no purchase necessary, and the contest is open to children of Meridian Waste customers and non-customers alike.

The contest is open through April 15. The winners will be announced on the website on April 22, with prizes mailed in lateApril 2020.

Children across the United States are eligible to win. The contest takes place online. Official Rules, coloring sheets, and more information on how to submit your art can be found at https://www.MeridianWaste. com/Earthday “We wanted to help out communities, and people with young children at home, over the next few weeks by giving them something fun and positive on which to focus. Proper solid waste management is an important part of our collective effort to keep our neighborhoods and the greater community clean and green,” said Meridian Waste CEO Wally Hall.

This contest is designed to give children and their caregivers an outlet to participate in by focusing on the greater good of being considerate to Mother Earth. Proper disposal of trash and recycling materials starts at home.

These efforts reinforce Meridian Waste’s commitment to the communities they serve by proving the simple joy of children coloring while utilizing green efforts with the download of the coloring sheets and the upload of the artist’s submission.

For more information, please visit https://www.MeridianWaste.com/Earthday.

Enjoy this COLORING page courtesy of Meridian Waste and enter their Earth Day contest!

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2020-2021 St. Louis Speakers Series announces lineup

Powell Hall is gearing up to welcome another illustrious lineup of speakers to mark the 23rd season of Maryville University’s St. Louis Speakers Series, including Ambassador John Bolton, former UK Prime Minister Theresa May, Bill Nye The Science Guy, author Walter Isaacson and activist Tarana Burke. Presented by Maryville University and featuring some of the world’s most celebrated, influential and sometimes controversial personalities of our time, the 2020-2021 Series will offer seven memorable evenings of thought-provoking discussion and powerful perspectives that are guaranteed to entertain, charm and challenge the minds of audience members.

“For more than two decades, Maryville University has been proud to welcome fascinating lineups of brilliant speakers to the region for the popular St. Louis Speakers Series, and this upcoming season will be no exception with such a diverse and engaging group of individuals set to take the stage,” said Dr. Mark Lombardi, president of Maryville University.

The complete list of speakers, in order of appearance, follows.

• Sept. 29: John Bolton – The 2020-2021 series will start out with what’s sure to be an enlightening presentation by Bolton, who served as the National Security Advisor to President Trump from 2018 to 2019. Known for favoring a strong U.S. foreign and defense policy, he was appointed United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 2005 to 2006 by President George W. Bush.

• Oct. 27: Platon – Platon’s portraits of world leaders have been featured on more than 25 Time magazine covers. A genius behind the camera, he is also a master storyteller who shares behind-the-camera tales from his experiences with some of the world’s most iconic personalities, such as Vladimir Putin, Aung San Suu Kyi, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump and Muammar Gaddafi.

• Nov. 23: Walter Isaacson – Isaacson’s biographical works will be at the forefront of his presentation and have focused heavily on genius, including Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin and Steve Jobs. A Professor of History at Tulane University, he is the former CEO of the Aspen Institute and has been chairman of CNN and editor of Time magazine.

• Jan. 19, 2021: Tarana Burke – The Speakers Series will continue in January 2021 with an insightful presentation by Burke, a civil rights activist from the Bronx. Long before the hashtag #MeToo went viral with the Harvey Weinstein

scandal, Burke was the one who coined the phrase “Me Too” to raise awareness of sexual abuse and assault. She was honored as one of The Silence Breakers collectively named Time’s 2017 Person of the Year.

• Feb. 16, 2021: Jamie Metzl – Metzl’s latest book, Hacking Darwin, explores the future of our species as scientists turn science fiction into reality with the genetic engineering revolution. A technology and healthcare futurist, Metzl was appointed to the World Health Organization’s advisory committee on global standards for the governance and oversight of human genome editing.

• March 30, 2021: Theresa May – Attendees will have the rare opportunity to hear directly from May, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019. As only the second woman in British history to hold that position, May became Prime Minster after the historic Brexit referendum and shares unique insight about how politics, technology and business intersect at a time of profound global change.

• April 20, 2021: Bill Nye – The 2020-2021 series will conclude with an evening that will challenge minds and spark laughter as Bill Nye The Science Guy takes the stage. Nye is a television personality, best-selling author, and CEO of The Planetary Society. True to his personal mission, he helps foster a scientifically literate society, using his infectious blend of curiosity and humor to help people understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work.

“Maryville University is devoted to its mission of being an innovative leader in higher education and promoting a revolution in student learning that expands access and opportunities for all,” said Lombardi. “The St. Louis Speakers Series supports that mission by serving as an elite continuing education course that consistently features compelling national and global figures whose differing viewpoints and experiences challenge audience members while helping to enrich the cultural and intellectual life of our community.”

Tickets for the 2020-2021 St. Louis Speakers Series are available now by visiting www.StLouisSpeakers.org. As in years past, the series is sold by subscription only, with subscribers guaranteed admission to hear all seven speakers. Subscriptions for the entire series range from $345 - $475.

Each presentation includes a spirited Q&A period during which the speaker addresses questions from the audience.

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The events listed in this section are the latest updates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and reschedule info.

EVENTS April 3: Fish fries

Our Lady of the Presentation Fish Fry takes place every Friday from 4 – 7 p.m. through April 3 at 8860 Tudor in Overland. Enjoy hand cut cod (fried or baked) shrimp and fish tacos with plenty of sides. For more information call 314-427-0486 x201.

April 3: Underwater egg hunt

Take egg hunting to the water in this “egg”–citing event at 6:30 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Center. Tickets for residents are $10 and for nonresidents are $12. Price includes egg hunt and open swim. Open to children ages seven-to-14. Pre-registration required. Egg hunt will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Stay after for open swim from 7 – 9 p.m. Call 314921-4466 or 314-921-4250 for more information.

April 4: Easter egg hunt

The Easter Bunny will be hopping in to Florissant at the James J. Eagan Center. Children will first enjoy an egg hunt followed by games inside and photos with the Easter Bunny. The egg hunt begins promptly at 10 a.m. with activities from 10 – 11:30 a.m. The Egg Hunt will be divided into the following age groups (two and under, threeto-five, six-to-eight and nine-to-12.

Tickets are required for 12 and under and must be purchased in advance and cost $2 for residents and $5 for non-residents. Call 314-921-4466 or 314921-4250 for more information.

April 4: Mystery dinner theatre

Mystery Dinner Theatre will take place at Unity Lutheran Church at 8454 Glen Echo Dr. in Normandy.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is

served at 6 p.m., play to follow. Cost is $25 per person. For reservations contact Carolyn at 314-837-4674 or email Altepeterc@gmail.com. All money raised will support Feed My Starving Children.

April 4: Electronics recycling event

The city of Florissant along with Midwest Recycling Center will host an electronics recycling collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until trucks reach their capacity) in St. Ferdinand Park at the rear parking lot, rain or shine. Signs will be posted at park entrances to direct the people on where to go. The event is open to the public.

Midwest Recycling Center will have equipment and employees on hand to assist in the drop off process.

If you need additional information feel free to contact the Florissant Health Department at 314-839-7655 or visit Midwest Recycling Center’s website at www.midwrc.net.

April 4: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Calvary United Church of Christ, at 2501 Hartland Avenue, invites the community to its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 9 - 11 a.m. The cost is $4 for adults and children three and older. Cost includes breakfast, photo ops with the Easter Bunny, crafts and an egg hunt. All are welcome. Call 314-429-7464 with questions or for directions.

April 8: Egg decorating

Keep the mess out of your house and give your child a chance to dye and decorate eggs alongside some new friends at the James J. Eagan Center.

Each child will be given one dozen eggs to decorate and take home. Dye

and other fun decorations will be provided, along with a light snack and drink. There will be two sessions, the first from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. and the second from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Preregistration is required so supplies can be prepared for all participants. Tickets for residents are $6 and for nonresidents are $9. Call 314-921-4466 or 314-921-4250 for more information.

April 10: Fish fries

A fish fry will be held on Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. through April 10 at American Legion Post 444 at 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. in Florissant.

April 14: 2020 City of Florissant Senior Citizen Resource Fair

The city of Florissant has partnered with Memory Care Home Solutions, St. Catherine Retirement Community and Mercy Home Health & Hospice Services to provide the Aging My Way Resource Fair from 9 a.m.

– noon at the James J. Eagan Community Center at #1 James Eagan Drive in Florissant. Gift cards will be raffled, free donuts and coffee will be available, free health screenings will be conducted and over 70 booths of valuable senior citizen information will be given out. This is a free event – residents and non-residents are invited. No ticket required. For more information, call the Florissant Senior Office at 314-839-7605.

April 25: Gala fundraiser

The Breakfast Club, Inc. Shining Star Gala will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orlando’s Event and Conference Center at 2050 Dorsett Village Plaza in Maryland Heights.

Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com. Call 314-9728883 for more information.

April 25: Dueling pianos

Dueling Pianos will take place at Atonement Lutheran Church at 1285 N New Florissant Rd. Doors open at 6 p.m., music goes from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There will be a silent auction,

wine pulls and 50/50. For reservations call Rick Brown at 314-249-3418. All money raised will support Feed My Starving Children.

May 15: Fish fry

Zion Lutheran Church Fish Fry starts on Feb. 28 and runs every Friday through May 15. Doors open from 4 to 7 p.m. Dine in or carry out cod, catfish, shrimp, chicken, drinks and sides featuring homemade desserts.

For more information call at Andi 314-522-0100.

May 16: Meat shoots

The Florissant Eagles 3638 is hosting weekly meat shoots on Saturdays at the Florissant Aerie located at 15245 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant.

Shoots start at noon and run until early evening. The shoots will happen every Saturday until May 16. For more information call 314-838-3470.

May 16: Rummage sale

Calvary United Church of Christ at 2501 Hartland Avenue is planning on having its Spring Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Questions? Call 314429-7464 and leave a message.

May 31: 5K walk/run

Christian Hospital Recovery Center is hosting the first-ever 5K Walk/Run “Eliminate the Stigma” for Mental Health at 9 a.m. on the Paul F. Detrick Building parking lot at Christian Hospital at 11133 Dunn Rd. To register, visit christianhospital.org/5K. All proceeds go toward the Christian Hospital Foundation’s Mental Health Scholarship Fund to provide services to those most in need. Health vendors will be onsite providing information on their services. Chances to win raffle baskets can be purchased at the event for $1 for one chance or $5 for six chances.

RECURRING EVENTS Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

volunteers

Seeking greeters, appointment schedulers, and tax preparers to assist older adults in the St. Louis County Tax Filing Program. Training and mileage reimbursement is provided. For more information and to start the volunteer application process, contact the County Older Resident Programs and ask for Mike Nickel at 314-615-4021.

Weekdays: Volunteer drivers

The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available. Call today at 314-615-4516.

Mondays: TOPS meeting

Come, join and take off those extra pounds. T.O.P.S.=Take Off Pounds Sensibly has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) 9135 Shelley Avenue, Overland, MO 63114. (Entrance is in the back on East Milton). TOPS is a very inexpensive way to lose weight.

You may visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314540-5223.

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

Mondays: City council meetings

City of Pine Lawn holds regular city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

Mondays: Workshop meetings

City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

Mondays: A cappella singers

Weekdays: Tax filing program

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday

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We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.

Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting

If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.

Mondays-Thursdays: Volunteers needed

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, sort food shipments and pack bags for Food Pantry Clients Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Two to four hour shifts are available. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314-446-4440 or cpiece@caastlc.org for additional information.

Tuesdays: A cappella singers

The Gentlemen of Sound are looking for men who like to sing or want to learn. They practice Tuesdays at Lady of the Pillar school at 401 S. Lindbergh from 7 – 9 p.m. They try to do public events monthly. Always looking for new members. Come by or call Charlie at 314-954-1121.

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington). For more information call 314-831-0988.

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery Tuesday meetings take place at 6 p.m. with a Saturday Bible Study at 9 a.m. at LifePoint Church at 424 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information visit www.lifepointministries.church/celebrate-recovery or call (men) Steve D. at 636-634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.

Tuesdays: Vietnam Veterans Association meeting

Chapter 794 Vietnam Veterans Association meets on the third Tuesday of each month at VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant. Meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.

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Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting

6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

What’s Happening

Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Doors at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314921-2316.

Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant.

Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314-921-2316.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

Bingo takes place every Wednesday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, welcome all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served. Please RVSP at 314-298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

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Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314-839-7604.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314-653-5331.

Thursdays: Bingo

Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-831-0988.

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Thursdays: Quilting guild

Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 123 Carson Road in Ferguson.

Thursdays: checks

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Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 831-3752 for more information.

chorus

Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis. Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.

Fridays: Fish fry

A fish fry takes place every Friday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314-731-9330.

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314-831-3752.

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STEM Saturdays students build birdhouses and career goals STEM Saturdays grows yet again!

What first began four years ago at Normandy Schools Collaborative, is now a collaboration between three school districts: Normandy, Parkway and Crawford County.

STEM Saturdays is focused on immersing students in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields with fun supplemental activities to help improve student achievement. The program takes place each spring and fall and is open to students in grades three through eight. This is the second spring Normandy has partnered with Parkway for the six-week program, with Crawford County coming on board for the first time.

“STEM Saturdays provides hands-on experiences and opportunities around STEM education to students as a supplement to the lessons taught in the classroom,” said Dr. Mia Carpenter, Normandy mathematics curriculum coordinator. “It enhances their collaboration skills by working on teams and building

new friendships. We are able to do this while opening their eyes to future career opportunities.”

At the McCarthy Construction-sponsored session in February, more than 180 students from Normandy, Parkway and Crawford County school districts learned about the construction industry and careers in the field. Students also built their own birdhouses and participated in hands-on demonstrations of construction equipment and power tools.

“This is my second year in STEM Saturdays, and I had a great time today,” said Zariah Kimbrough, fifth grade student at Lucas Crossing School Complex.

“I really liked making the bird house because when I grow up, I want to be a builder and fix things! I fix stuff at home like my dresser, a door and all kinds of other things.”

Carpenter and her counterparts from Parkway and Crawford County collaborated to develop the curriculum for this free enrichment program. This year’s

STEM Saturdays students work hard on constructing their birdhouses.

STEM Saturdays included block coding and spheres, Ozobots, and will wrap up with a battle bot design and competition at Parkway Central High School.

“It is astonishing to have local organizations and corporations like McCarthy Construction to participate and work with our students,” Carpenter said. “McCarthy Construction talked about the

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different career fields in construction but also showed them geo mapping, how to safely operate power tools, then incorporated that into the building of a birdhouse. The positive impact this has on our students’ lives is incredible. Some students might have left this STEM Saturdays session with their future career in mind! That is priceless.”

McCluer North High School student sets the standard McCluer North High School senior, Kaelynn Gore, has maintained a 4.24 GPA, has scored a 29 on the ACT, has been accepted to over 13 colleges and universities and has received over $300,000 in scholarships. In addition, Gore is one of 100 students nationwide and the only student in the state of Missouri to be accepted into Walt Disney’s Dreamers Academy.

“I’m very far from perfect,” said Gore. “I’ve been able to see the bigger picture and know that whatever choices I make now will have a tremendous impact on my future.”

“My mom has been a big motivator when it comes to my education,” said Gore. “I am fortunate enough to have a role model who had the opportunity to get her bachelor’s and master’s degree, as well as being a motivational speaker and entrepreneur. From kindergarten until now, she has always told me that I can accomplish anything that I want and to dream big.”

Archable’s encouragement to Gore has led her to dream big enough to be a part of Walt Disney’s Dreamers Academy. During the Academy, which is a four-day experience from March 12 – 15, she will take part in immersive career-oriented workshops that explore a wide range of disciplines found at Walt Disney World, as well as learning lifelong skills including effective communication techniques, leadership skills, and networking strategies.

“For the Dreamers Academy, I’m most excited to meet all of the other bright, like-minded students that will be there,” said Gore.

“So many of them are doing amazing things in their community, such as starting non-profit organizations, owning small businesses, and creating their own apps. I look forward to bringing that back to St. Louis in order to make my hometown a better place.”

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1 teaspoon paprika; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bake on lined baking sheet 15 minutes, or until it reaches desired doneness.

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Social distancing and the movie industry

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By Steve Bryan

Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

f you turn on the news or read any online commentary, chances are good the words “social distancing” will be mentioned at least once. We’ve been asked multiple times to stay at home and only go outside for walks and to get essential supplies (i.e. food and medications). On those journeys out of our homes, the government has asked that we stay at least six feet away from each other to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Social distancing was not on anyone’s mind last year; however, when “Avengers: Endgame” arrived in theaters. Lines were long at the box office and the concession stand. Auditoriums were packed during the first weeks of its release and it was impossible to keep away from other moviegoers. If you were lucky, you could stop someone from using your armrest, but people would still push past you to go to the restroom.

Currently, most theaters are closed to the public, which has caused shockwaves in the movie industry. Production has ceased on film sets and some scheduled releases have been postponed. Late last year, the Regal Cinemas location near me started a long renova-

leases, but it’s a bit pricey. “Birds of Prey,” for instance, is available to purchase for $19.99, which is about the cost of two adult movie tickets.

Mike Reyes at Cinemablend published an article last week about “My Spy,” a family-friendly comedy starring Dave Bautista from Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise. Reyes makes an argument for the family-friendly film to be made available via Netflix. Bautista plays a CIA Agent doing surveillance when his cover is blown by a nine-year-old girl who wants him to train her as a spy.

Sometime in the hopefully notPhoto courtesy Bigstock so-distant future, we will be able to tion process, but they remained open until the resume our normal lives and head back to the government requested that they close tem- theaters. After long periods of social distancporarily. The renovation is still going on, but ing, will people flock to theaters as they once there are no ticket or concession sales to help did? I imagine the rigorous cleaning protocols offset the costs of remodeling. theaters and other businesses put in place will Some notable new films like “The Invisi- continue once the “stay-at-home” mandates ble Man,” “The Hunt” and “Sonic the Hedge- are lifted. We may think twice about buying hog” will be available via Video On-Demand, that large popcorn and soda, though. though. These films had an abbreviated theFor now, streaming services and VOD are atrical release due to the outbreak. All AMC available options for watching new releasTheaters are currently closed, but the theater es. Please continue to stay safe and healthy at chain has their own “on-demand” service home and I hope to see everyone at the movies where you can buy digital copies of new re- sometime soon.

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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

Moore On Life

By Cindy Moore

Keep your distance Day nine of confinement: My husband decided we needed to inventory our virus quarantine supplies.

“Inventory? Why?” I asked, “I already stocked up on the essentials.”

“I don’t call ice cream, cookies, chocolate bars and a large bag of Tootsie rolls essentials. Besides, they’re all gone,” he said.

“Well that explains the COVID15,” I said.

“It’s called COVID19.”

“Not according to my scale. I’ve gained 15 pounds since we’ve been locked up with nothing to do except eat our survival snacks.”

We headed over to pantry to assess our provisions. Things looked pretty bleak.

I began the inventory, “Cat kibble?”

“Check – 45 bags.”

“Toilet paper?”

“Check – 270 rolls. Why so many? What did you intend to do with all these, make a casser-roll?” He chortled.

“Not funny,” I said, “We’ll have to use it for currency in the near future. Continue.”

“Actually, it would be much quicker if I just told you what we do have. One tube of toothpaste – bubble gum flavored with sparkles. An expired can of artichokes. A box of crackers.”He lifted it up and shook it then said, “Make that an empty box.

Twelve cans of tuna. Scratch that; twelve cans of seafood mariner catch, cat food. That does it. I’m making a trip to the grocery store!”

“But you can’t!” I said in a hushed voice, “There are…you know…people there.”

“I’ve got to go or we’ll be eating kibble and seafood stew.”

“Okay, but be careful. Put on your hat and sunglasses and wear gloves and a surgical mask.”

“We don’t have any masks.”

“Here,” I said, “Use this snorkel gear and make sure you don’t speak to any strangers; don’t let anyone touch you and wash your hands really well afterwards.”

“Sounds like the warnings my mom gave me when I was ten and wanted to walk to my friend’s house.”

“There are real dangers out there. Oh, and make absolutely sure you social distance.”

“Social what?”

“You know, keep far away from any human being.”

“Is that what they call it now? Pshaw! I’ve been self-isolating from your friends and family for years. This will be a piece of cake.”

“Then get ice cream too.”

“Huh?” “To go with that piece of cake.”

Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings.

Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

ACROSS 1. Happen again 6. Promotions 9. Field mouse 13. UV absorber 14. Seek a seat 15. Eagle’s nest 16. Jury ____ 17. Mad King George’s number 18. Bad-tempered one 19. *Two or more people on the road 21. *Fines can do that?

23. Scot’s woolen cap 24. Give an impression 25. Last month 28. Willy Wonka mastermind 30. Lay down to rest again 35. Container weight 37. Damaging precipitation 39. One born to Japanese immigrants 40. Windows alternative 41. Clown act 43. London subway 44. What Motion Picture Association of America does 46. Lentil soup 47. Pulitzer winner Bellow 48. Little Women to Aunt March 50. Victorian and

Elizabethan ones, e.g.

52. Dropped drug 53. Type of dam 55. Post Malone’s genre 57. *Traffic separator 60. *Kind of lane 64. Tiger’s and lioness’ offspring 65. J. Edgar Hoover’s org.

67. Capital of Vietnam 68. Between wash and dry 69. 1985 Kurosawa movie 70. Village V.I.P. 71. Brewer’s kiln 72. Play part 73. Young salmon DOWN 1. Campus drilling grp.

2. Poet Pound 3. Coconut fiber 4. Not fitting 5. Add a new magazine 6. Seed cover 7. *Punishable driver offense, acr.

8. Like a hurtful remark 9. Action word 10. Like face-to-face exam 11. Don’t cross it?

12. Comic cry 15. Keenness in a certain field 20. D-Day beach 22. Old-fashioned over

24. Move like a serpent 25. *Go back the way you came 26. Hawaiian veranda 27. Banal or commonplace 29. *”Raised ____, “ or “Don’t Walk” 31. Small fragments 32. Bar order, with the 33. Puzzle with pictures and letters 34. *Up-side-down triangle sign 36. Biz bigwig 38. Yarn spinner 42. “The Nutcracker” protagonist 45. Crafting with stitches 49. One of Sinbad’s seven 51. Miss America’s accessory, pl.

54. Prefix for below 56. Church song 57. Actress Sorvino 58. Shining armor 59. Negative contraction 60. Pub order 61. ____-China 62. Christmas season 63. Horizontal wall beam 64. *Keep your hands at ten and ____ 66. *Measurement of alcohol in body, acr.

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