June 19, 2013
Community Festival Recipes
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Guiltless Summer Entertaining
Around Town
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Summer BMX/Skate Event
Photo courtesy of the City of Black Jack
Free Family Fun
School
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Relay for Life Event
By Randy Gardner The North County Community Festival has grown to become one of the biggest and best Community Festivals in the St. Louis Area. What began at the City Park over 25 years ago frew so much in attendance that it needed a new home, the upper lot at Jamestown Mall. Since being held at the mall for the past five years, the festival has seen crowds grow from about 500 people to approximately 5,00, and vendors have tripled in numbers and sales. The NCCF Chairman and Black Jack Councilman Benjamin Allen said, “The reason our event has grown so much is that we offer a variety of activities for all age groups. The inflatable rides for the children are absolutely free, and the fireworks display is a perfect touch to the end of the evening.” The event is free, open to the public, and will take place this year on Saturday, June 22 from 4pm - 9pm with fireworks at sunset. It is a family-oriented, safe event with free inflatable rides for the kids. There will also be a huge car show put on by Kars 4 Kids that will include many giveaways throughout the day. There will be several food vendors
on hand selling everything from snow cones to barbeque. The main stage will have entertainment all night long with music, bands, karaoke and more. At 6pm on the main stage, dignitaries from the City of Black Jack, along with other local and state politicians will take part in a special introduction ceremony. The City of Black Jack is proud to team up with the St. Louis County Police Department to bring this event to the community. Mayor Norm McCourt of the City of Black Jack said, ““This event is a result of a lot of hard work and dedication among many organizations. We have had great attendance in past years and look forward to an even bigger and better event this year. We are proud, as the City of Black Jack, to put this event on for the entire community.” The Black Jack Fire Protection District will be on hand with a Fire Apparatus, as well as Christian Hospital. Through the years, event organizers are proud to say that this has been a safe and family-friendly event. This has been accomplished with the high visibility and presence of the St. Louis County Police Department both as an
event sponsor and as an exhibitor. The St Louis County Police Tactical Team will have its display at the event including a visit by the Metro Air Support Helicopter. For more information on the event, please visit www.cityofblackjack.com or call 314.355.0400.
Book Buzz
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The Thing About Luck
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Movie
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