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October 27, 2021

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By Venus Martz. Pg. 2 Nov. 7: HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis to host ‘Great Candy Exchange’ .

Pg. 3 Nov. 7: The 2021 Florissant Veterans’ Day Parade. Pg. 4

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Features Submitted photo Pianos For People is reducing the obstacles to receiving music education by providing low-income families with free piano lessons and pianos.

Pianos For People brings equity to music education by providing low-income families with free piano lessons and pianos

By Wendy Todd Pianos For People is reducing the obstacles to receiving music education by providing low-income families with free piano lessons and pianos. The organization, founded in 2012 by Tom and Jeanne Townsend, was created to make learning piano, a longstanding symbol of privilege, accessible to socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.

“We want to break down barriers, so that students who have been historically excluded from these activities are able to receive quality music education as well,” says Sherry Nelson, the organization’s newly appointed advancement director.

The organization originally started with

giving away pianos to those who couldn’t afford to purchase one. So far, the nonprofit has distributed over 300 donated pianos to students.

And in 2014, it expanded its mission and began offering lessons, imparting a deeper experience of engagement with music. According to research, the advantages of music study include stress relief, enhanced cognitive ability and increased memory. The nonprofit believes in equal access to the rewards of developing musicianship.

“Even if someone feels they are not musically talented enough to take piano lessons, there are benefits to musical learning that go way beyond becoming a good musician.

It develops focus, patience, self-esteem, so-

cial skills and a lot of other positive character traits that help people succeed in life,” says Executive Director Matt Brinkman, who is also a member of the beloved Funky Butt Brass Band. “The benefits of learning an instrument like the piano shouldn’t be limited only to those above a certain income level.

We believe it’s something that should be accessible to everyone,” he continues.

The organization’s attempt to promote equity in music is demonstrated through its decision to have a music center not only on Cherokee Street in South St. Louis but also in Ferguson.

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‘KEYS’ from cover assumed to take one path in life. We want to empower them through music and show them they deserve the same resources as students in West County,” says Nelson.

The goal of empowering students does not come without its struggles as some students are not getting the educational foundation they deserve and need in order to better comprehend music study.

“The biggest challenge is seeing the ways systems have failed the students and working to make up for that.

Sometimes students come with different literacy levels for example because schools are failed by systemic racism which in turn fails the students,” Nelson says.

Providing free instruction and encouragement is coupled with the effort to maintain an environment where everyone feels equally valued.

Nelson explains, “We have to work to find creative ways to show them their own potential and worthiness while creating an inclusive space.”

Additional challenges were presented during the height of COVID when the nonprofit had to find ways to pivot and still offer services. It also became apparent that it had to take the emotional weight of events into consideration.

“All of our lessons were moved online. We were able to continue providing free lessons, and even able to expand our reach since geographical bounds were removed by using Zoom. We established some new classes to meet the

Submitted photos Pianos For People is reducing the obstacles to receiving music education by providing low-income families with free piano lessons and pianos.

needs of the students such as music therapy,” says Nelson. “It was important to provide a space to process and use music to heal.”

Students are not only healing but thriving.

Royce Martin was a student at Pianos for People while in high school and is now pursuing a degree in music at Berklee College of Music in Boston. He’s also becoming a notable composer and producer having written the score for the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion” on HBO Max. He will continue working with Overbrook Entertainment, the actor Will Smith’s production company after graduating. There is even more to be gained than high profile gigs from the instruction and support at Pianos for People. Students experience critical personal development.

“What I’ve learned about myself while playing piano,” says high school senior and Pianos for People student Joachim Foxwell, “is that I have a good ear and God-given talent. Anything music-wise I want to do depends on how much time I spend practicing. If I don’t practice you can really tell, and when I practice really hard you can tell through the quality of my music.”

COMMUNITY VOICES

By Venus Martz

Are you being effective?

I often ponder if I’m effective. If the work that I do makes a difference. I think about the gerbil running his little heart out going nowhere. I don’t want to be that gerbil. I don’t think anyone wants to be that gerbil.

So how can we be effective? How can we make our businesses, our teams and our lives more effective in this ever-evolving climate?

I think it begins by looking in-ward. A boss, an owner, a leader can only be effective when he has a great team around him.

Great teams don’t happen by accident, they’re built, they’re cultivated, they’re created. Before we look at how we’re serving customers and the community, we need to look at how we’re serving our teams. Are they supported? Do you create an environment that helps resolve conflict by collaborating effectively? Do you have a plan in place that recognizes your talented team members and their skills? Is there opportunity for growth?

We must hold ourselves accountable for

the environment we create. I believe it’s easier to make a great team member happy, than training a new employee to be a great team member. What’s important to your team? Is it work-life balance? Is it financial incentives? Is it recognition of a good job on a project?

I’ve been fortunate to have had great mentors, and terrible bosses in my career. I’ve learned from both. Great mentors taught me to be the best version of myself, they allowed me the creative freedom to figure out who I wanted to be, where I wanted to be, and how I could get the best results for the organization or company I was part of.

Bosses told me what to do. They gave me a job and I was able to meet their standards without going beyond, they weren’t invested in me. They clocked in, they clocked out.

We are in the business of people. Not just customers. Are you being effective in giving your team the room to grow? What’s holding you back? What changes can you make to create a vibrant, well-rounded team that

goes above and beyond their duties?

I often hear people say, “Well, that’s how it’s been done since the beginning of time” as an excuse to not change (think gerbil running on the wheel).

However, as owners, as bosses, as leaders, we have the power to change it. So the question changes from: are you being effective to, do you want to be effective?

Venus Martz is the president/CEO of the Greater North County Chamber. A graduate of Lindenwood University, Martz graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Communication. Venus lives in St. Louis County with her two beautiful kids, Kyrstiana and Kaleb and their dog, Daisy. In her spare time, she loves to travel, eat new food and read books.

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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Arts and Education Council awards $120,000 in Arts and Healing Initiative grants The Arts and Education Council announced on Oct. 7, that 12 organizations have been awarded a total of $120,000 in funding through the Arts and Healing Initiative. These grants bring the total of funds distributed into our community through the initiative to $235,000 to date. In partnership with Missouri Foundation for Health, this initiative aims to improve the quality of life for people throughout our region. In year two, the initiative expands beyond the initial focus area of St. Louis City and County to also include other Missouri counties.

Three organizations that were awarded Arts and Healing Initiative grants in 2020 have been awarded grants for the second program year: The Angel Band Project, St. Louis ArtWorks and Prison Performing Arts. These organization will build on the success of their first year of programs, further providing evidence of the critical role the arts have in improving an individual’s health and social well-being “We’re looking forward to learning and growing with the 2021-2022 Arts and Healing Initiative grantees whose programs will have a profound impact on our community,” said Jessireé Jenkins, Arts and Education Council manager of grants and programs. “As we enter the second year of this innovative initiative, we anticipate that the impact of the arts used as interventions in healing will not only supplement clinical practice, but also improve overall community health by addressing the social determinants of health. These results will be far reaching throughout our state with participants of varied backgrounds and ages.”

The organizations and programs that have been awarded 2021-2022 Arts and Healing Initiative grants are, in alphabetical order: • The Angel Band Project (St. Louis region) Through Telehealth Music Therapy for Survivors board-certified music therapists with experience in trauma will conduct music therapy programs with survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

• Bread and Roses Missouri’s (St. Louis region) Workers’ Theater Project strives to make theater more accessible to workers and their families, broaden who partakes in artistic expression, and welcome working-class St. Louisans into artistic spaces by using theater to examine and discuss the political and economic landscape of the region, getting to the roots of the poverty and inequity in St. Louis.

• Family Resources and Community Connections (St. Louis region) Families will learn how to release stress, anxiety and depression, build self-esteem and awareness and how to express, communicate and connect through music, drama and writing.

• Intercultural Music Initiative (St. Louis region) Sonic Safari is an educational and community outreach program for young people of middle and high school age which leverages diverse cultural programming as a rallying platform for intercultural appreciation and

to forge dialogue.

• Jacob’s Ladder (St. Louis region) Sew Hope provides therapeutic sewing support groups with access to sewing machines, instruction and techniques led by local skilled seamstresses for women who have been exposed to the criminal justice system.

• A Red Circle (St. Louis region) Chosen Pathways is a summer job program for youth between the ages of 15 and 24 that exposes youth to the positive culture of our community, helps them explore their own gifts and talents and network with other organizations.

• Rustic Roots (St. Louis region) participants will create natural art through the foods they grow as they learn agricultural arts. The programs will include art workshops at the farmers market, an annual arts festival and culinary art demonstrations.

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Attend the ‘Great Candy Exchange’ Trips to the dentist could get spooky if kids consumed all the candy collected Halloween night. That’s why HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis is giving area families an admission-free opportunity to exchange unopened candy for chances to win a variety of prizes promoting health and wellness at the “Great Candy Exchange” on Nov. 7. Advanced registration is encouraged and can be completed at https://hwstl.org/event/the-great-candy-exchange/.

This free community event – which will feature three 90-minute sessions between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. – will be packed with family fun, featuring interactive performances, face painting, balloon art, prizes, healthy snacks, stationed activities, live shows and more. Each exchanged pound of candy will be worth one raffle ticket for the prize drawings. The more candy turned in, the more chances kids will have to win prize packages. Prizes include a bike from Big Shark Bicycle Company, St. Louis Cardinals tickets, a free birthday party at HealthWorks! and more. All candy collected will be sent to active military personnel, along with toothbrushes, with the help of the USO of Missouri.

HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis is located at 1100 Macklind Ave., near the Saint Louis Science Center. To learn more about the “Great Candy Exchange” or for general information about the museum, visit www.hwstl.org, email info@hwstl.org.

• St. Louis ArtWorks (St. Louis region) Art Therapy will be provided to youth at St. Louis ArtWorks. Their art therapist will meet with each participant at the start of every program to identify and address barriers and to engage with participants throughout the program to address issues identified by apprentices.

• St. Louis Classical Guitar (St. Louis region), in partnership with Hope Creates and Clayton Juvenile Detention Center, will offer a 15-week program for teenagers recently released from incarceration that will provide teens who have a history of addiction with multidisciplinary arts and music healing experiences.

• Prison Performing Arts (St. Louis region) The Healing Power of Telling Your Story allows individuals completing their sentences at the Transition Center of St. Louis, a community reentry facility in North City operated by the Missouri Department of Corrections, opportunities for self-paced, hands-on learning in their pursuit of self-awareness and healing.

• Your Words STL (St. Louis region) Crossing Delmar is a collaborative project where students from elementary and middle schools located on opposite sides of the Delmar Divide will collaborate on a creative project which fosters individual and relational healing by guiding the development of racial and emotional literacy.

Applications were evaluated by the Arts and Healing Initiative Advisory Panel comprised of leaders in the arts, healthcare and research fields.

The Arts and Healing Initiative is supported with lead funding from Missouri Foundation for Health and additional funding from the Crawford Taylor Foundation, Missouri Arts Council, Marillac Mission Fund, Graybar and Church on the Rock. For more information about the Arts and Education Council and the Arts and Healing Initiative, visit KeepArtHappening.org.

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Still In This Together:

By Vicki Bahr

Happy Halloween weekend, friends!

Bear with me for just a minute, as I fill in some background information.

I know it’s just a couple of days before Halloween as you are reading this, but the story actually happened in early September, as John and I were on our way to a beach vacation before his knee replacement surgery. Hurricane Ida had just landed and was spinning outer waves of deluging rain that was to be the nemesis of our week in Pensacola Beach. John couldn’t walk easily on the sand, even on the couple of sunny days we had.

But I digress.

You know about my love of all things fall and Halloween, and the promise of scarecrows, pumpkins, cornstalks and decorating for Halloween are what get me back from vacation without too much sobbing over how unfair it is that a week goes by so much faster when I’m on the beach. A pumpkin donut generally does the trick.

The date I’m talking about is Sept. 10. We were on the last leg of the trip, driving the short stretch through Alabama, when I saw a house along the highway with a cute orange sign on the front door that said, “Hi Ya, Pumpkin!” The porch and the yard were covered with pumpkins and mums and cornstalks and an inflatable Halloween decoration featuring a ghost, a mummy and a black cat.

John just looked at me and said, “Don’t even think about it.”

“How can I think about it?” I sniped. “We’re on our way to the beach. Sept.10 is entirely too soon for yards to be decorated for Halloween.”

Even I have my limits.

But you know as soon as we got home on Sept.

19, it just made sense as I was putting beach things away to start bringing up the Halloween

bins at the same time. John’s surgery was coming up and he wasn’t going to be able to help me.

I just stacked them out of the way in the living room.

My mom would be proud of my foresight, my practicality, my multi-tasking. Aw, what the heck, she’d be cackling her best witch cackle with a big old grin on her face, proud that I’m continuing the love of Halloween she instilled in us girls.

Every year, we were allowed to create entire scenes on the outside of the living room picture window when we were kids, first drawing the outlines with bar soap, then painting the details in with jars of school paint. It’s doubtful they were ever works of art, but boy, it was fun.

Interestingly, the research I’ve done on Halloween as an adult consistently references descendants and family and faithful departed.

Wikipedia has a wonderful treatise, including a picture of a plaster cast of an ancient Irish rutabaga lantern (jackolantern forebear) As we usher in the months of all things holiday, how comforting to be remembering the hearth and home and love that got us all here.

Happy Halloween weekend, friends!

Vicki Bahr is an inveterate word lover and story sharer, a published author in magazine, newspaper and blog forms. As a mom of four, grandma of nine, and wife of one for nearly 49 years, she finds that inspiration and wonder are everywhere.

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.

Creve Coeur to accept applications to distribute annual domestic violence shelter funds Qualified Missouri domestic violence shelters can now apply for funding from the City of Creve Coeur Domestic Violence Shelter Municipal Court Cost Fund. The deadline to submit applications is Nov. 2.

City of Creve Coeur Missouri Ordinance 5404, passed in November 2014, authorizes the Municipal Court to assess a fee of three dollars to each defendant who pleads guilty or is found guilty, on all ordinance violations for the purpose of providing operating expenses for shelters for battered persons.

Since its inception, more than $335,990.71 has been distributed to area organizations including, but not limited to, The Salvation Army, Lydia’s House, ALIVE, the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, International Crisis Aid, and The Women’s Safe House.

Call 314-872-2519 for an application, or visit the city’s website at www.crevecoeurmo.gov/DVSF. Completed applications with supporting material should be submitted to: City of Creve Coeur, Attn: Lori Obermoeller, Director of Finance, 300 N. New Ballas Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141.

The 2021 Florissant Veterans’ Day Parade will be held on Nov. 7 The 2021 Florissant Veterans’ Parade will be held on Nov. 7 beginning at 1 p.m.

The parade will begin at Bangert Park and precede North on Florissant Road and then turn left on St. Francois, ending at the VFW hall where there will be a festival atmosphere with food trucks, music and the award for our 2021 Veteran of the Year.

The emcee for the event this year is Marc Cox from 97.1 Talk Radio. The Grand Marshall is last year’s Veteran of the Year Lucia Greer. The St. Louis County Veterans Coalition has worked hard and there will be new participants and a larger parade and festival this year At the conclusion of the parade, a ceremony will honor the 2021 Florissant Veteran of the year United States Navy Veteran John Daab. Daab served on USS Iwo Jima LPH-2 an amphibious assault ship with 1800 Navy and Marine personnel from 1967 to 1968, during the TET Offensive. Their mission was to land Marines where fighting was occurring and medevac casualties numbering over 600 wounded. After his return to the states, Daab was assigned to Base Security at the Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center in San Diego, California.

Daab was one of the founding fathers of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 794 and served as Charter President. VVA’s mission is to support the full range of issues important to all veterans and to change public perception of Vietnam Veterans. He has also served as the Commander of VFW Post 4105 from 2007 to 2009.

Daab was employed as Operations Manager at the USO of Missouri at Lambert Airport for the last four years of his working life.

After his retirement in 2011, he became a volunteer at the USO. Daab also served as committee chairman for Boy Scout Troop 749.

Daab has been married to my wife, Barbara, for 48 years living the entire time in Florissant where they raised their family. They have two sons, Mark (Denise) and Dan (Jewel), and four grandchildren, Isabelle, Grant, Peyton and Chase. His youngest son, Dan, served in the U.S. Navy for 12 years as a nuclear technician on the USS Hampton and USS Connecticut submarines as well as an instructor at the Naval Power Training Unit in Goose Creek, South Carolina.

Everyone is invited to bring their children/grandchildren to this event and salute the men and women who have and continue to serve this great country in Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard.

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Salute to Northwest Views: Veterans musical tribute Living with MS and looking for vaccine guidance? Contact us Gateway Arch Park Foundation is proud to join forces with Scott Credit Union and the National Park Service to present a Salute to Veterans on Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Visitor Center at Gateway Arch National Park.

Honoring the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. military veterans, the program will feature a performance by the 399th Army Band Missouri Brass Quintet based in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and will include both patriotic and traditional repertoire.

Presented by Scott Credit Union and supported by Boeing, the Salute to Veterans concert is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.archpark.org/events/ salute-to-veterans.

Many people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are seeking peace of mind on the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines. In response, the National MS Society convened a group of expert researchers and medical professionals to review the available science and make fact-based recommendations.

Research is still underway to learn more about the specific experience of people with MS receiving a vaccine and our guidance will be updated as more is learned from scientific studies of the vaccine. The broad guidance, however, for those over the age of 12 is that “people with MS should be vaccinated against COVID-19 and that the vaccines are safe to use with MS medications.

Some disease modifying therapies (DMTs) may make the vaccine less effective, but it will still provide some protection.”

This decision is personal and is best made

after consulting your physician.

If you’d like to learn more, please visit our website – nationalmssociety.org or contact a Navigator. MS Navigators are highly skilled, compassionate professionals who will connect you to information, resources and support needed to move your life forward. They can be reached at 800-344-4867 or through our website at nationalmssociety. org. MS Navigators are available Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET. If you contact us, be sure to ask about our MS Friend program where you can be connected to another individual living with MS. Stay well and be informed!

About MS: Multiple Sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and the body.

By Christie Derbin

About the National MS Society: The Society’s vision is a World Free of MS and our mission is to stop MS in its track, restore what has been lost and end MS forever. To support our work, please visit nationalmssociety.org/donate.

Christie Derbin is the President for the National MS Society, Gateway Market. She has extensive experience in non-profit management and appreciates the impact philanthropic organizations are making in our community. She is a native St. Louisan and graduate of Saint Louis University.

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.

National Park Service FeeFree Day: Nov. 11 – The National Park Service has designated Veterans Day on Nov. 11 a fee-free day, in which the entrance fee at all NPS sites is waived. At Gateway Arch National Park, the $3 entrance fee included in each adult Tram Ride to the Top ticket and adult Documentary Movie ticket is waived. Plan your visit at gatewayarch.com.

Gateway Arch COVID-19 protocols and visitor reminders – The National Park Service requires visitors, employees and contractors to wear a mask inside all NPS buildings and in crowded outdoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status or community transmission levels.

For more on health and safety protocols at Gateway Arch National Park, visit nps.gov/jeff.

Preferred Arch visitor parking is now available at the Stadium East Garage in downtown St. Louis. Please visit gatewayarch.com/plan-your-visit/ parking for more information and to pre-purchase parking.

With each preferred parking purchase at the Stadium East Garage, $1 will go to support ongoing conservation and preservation efforts, educational opportunities and community programs at Gateway Arch National Park through Gateway Arch Park Foundation.

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BJC’s largest investment: the BJC Campus Renewal Project enhances infrastructure, collaborative partnerships, career opportunities, and lives With over 30,000 employees in 15 hospitals and multiple community health locations, BJC HealthCare is Missouri’s largest non-profit provider of unreimbursed care and among the largest private employers in the St. Louis region. Having over 2,100 BJC Career postings to date, BJC is committed to recruiting, training, hiring, and supporting a diverse workforce to provide award-winning, worldclass health services. Yet, BJC’s impact extends well beyond health care, even into design, engineering, construction, and the trades.

Since 2012, vast transformations have occurred through the extensive BJC Campus Renewal Project to renovate Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital on the Washington University Medical Campus. As BJC’s largest community investment thus far, overall, Campus Renewal focuses on improving the patient and family experience from both a clinical and campus perspective, with additional private inpatient rooms and easier access and parking around the entire campus. These 21st-century structural renovations have been strikingly visible, beautifying the boulevard the moment one exits Forest Park or Interstate 64 onto Kingshighway.

Such state-of-the-art transformations to the academic campus require a broad array of industry leaders, employees, and supporting architectural, engineering and contractors to innovate and expand, such as general contract partners throughout Campus Renewal – Clayco and Regional Business Council (RBC) members Alberici Constructors Inc., KAI, S.M. Wilson, and McCarthy. These organizations have expanded opportunities for women and communities of col-

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or, enhancing inclusive prosperity in St. Louis through this decade-long project and beyond.

“BJC HealthCare continues our ongoing efforts to be a collaborative advocate for increased diversity workforce development across all of our current and future design and construction projects.

Our Campus Renewal Phase 1 project was able to achieve a combined 25.6% minority workforce for both male and female union tradespeople on one of the largest community investment projects in BJC’s history. We welcome additional partners and continuously assess current and future diverse opportunities,” said Greg Mohler, BJC HealthCare Facilities Vice President.

BJC Diversity Manager Charles Henson establishes benchmark goals and metrics for the partners and contractors to ensure equity and work opportunities for underrepresented populations.

“In my 40 years of experience in this field, never has there been this type of inclusion of diversity from the start,” said Henson. “Nearly a dozen MBE and WBE (Minority/Women Business En-

terprise) firms, inclusive of architectural and engineering design working under CannonDesign and BR+A, have been at the table from the beginning planning stages. Such unified efforts allow all to be on the same page before, during, and after implementing the BJC Campus Renewal Project.”

McCarthy Building Company, the oldest privately held national construction company in America, is BJC’s trusted build partner for the next phase of Campus Renewal.

“As the largest contractor in St. Louis, we believe we have a unique responsibility to foster a diverse, thriving community of local businesses. Having a strong team of diverse industry partners supports innovation and creativity that not only drive better solutions for our clients, but also is good for our community,” explained Ralph Powell, McCarthy Building Company’s new Director of Diversity, succeeding Monica Bailey, who retired in July.

Along with other RBC members, McCarthy has been committed to the BJC and RBC workforce and talent development priorities to increase diversity and strengthen the workforce and region. Scott Wittkop, McCarthy Holdings, Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer, serves on the RBC Workforce Development committee, and Powell understands the impact of this work.

“My work is part of a national Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) program that leverages best practices from every McCarthy region. Our team’s priorities are to promote inclusive hiring prac-

tices; equip and empower employees to grow their careers; and continue to expand our supplier diversity and community engagement program. As the new Director of Diversity for McCarthy’s Central Region, I will draw on my 18 years of construction field experience to expand our supplier diversity and community outreach program. I’ll also lead and support diversity initiatives for major building projects across the region, including the Next NGA West campus in north city, the Neuroscience Research Building for Washington University School of Medicine at Cortex, and the next phase of the BJC HealthCare Campus Renewal Project.”

For the past year, BJC, McCarthy, CannonDesign and BR+A have partnered with the RBC’s STL.works to engage with the community on design and construction opportunities, training programs, apprentice recruitment, and more. Interested St. Louisans with and without skilled trades experience are being recruited, trained by the unions and corporate partners, and empowered to start a career pathway in construction and trades. STL.works connects St. Louis city and county schools with speakers and site visits to increase the awareness with guest speakers at schools, exposure through site visits to see the work in progress, and experience via internships, apprenticeships, and employment in these STEM areas. BJC plans to place its Workforce Development Resource trailer onsite to provide learning opportunities for St. Louis area high school students to come on-site, meet professionals engaged in this work and learn about these career pathways firsthand.

More than ever, regional leaders are expanding infrastructure, collaborative partnerships, career opportunities, and lives through construction opportunities and beyond. Connect with these organizations and STL.works for more information and access to these excellent opportunities.

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Missouri Green Schools honors Central Primary School in their initial awards round Missouri Green Schools (MGS), a support and recognition program for Missouri schools co-managed by the U.S. Green Building Council - Missouri Gateway Chapter and the Missouri Environmental Education Association, just completed its inaugural year as a state level program and selected its first round of honorees.

Six Missouri schools have been awarded Sprout Level recognition for their commitment to improving health and wellness of students and staff, lowering their environmental impact, and providing place-based education. Place-based education grounds students in local environmental and community systems, facilitates real-world problem solving, and helps students see the relevance of educational concepts to their lived experiences. Schools that embark on the MGS journey are taking steps to make an impactful difference in the lives of their students, staff, and surrounding communities.

The following schools achieved Sprout Level by involving school administration, beginning to benchmark and track improvement, and setting goals towards further advancement of green and healthy practices: • Central High School, Springfield Public School District, Springfield, Missouri.

• Central Primary School, Ferguson-Florissant School District, Ferguson.

• Forsyth School, Independent, St. Louis.

• Hixson Middle School, Webster Groves School District, Webster Groves.

• Patrick Henry Downtown Academy, St. Louis Public School District, St. Louis.

• St. Francis of Assisi School, Independent, St. Louis.

By achieving Sprout Level, these schools are setting the stage for continued improvements to their campuses, curriculum, and culture.

Why did the 2021 MGS Sprouts commit to this journey?

• “Central High School committed to this journey with Missouri Green Schools to make the school the best place it can be for its students, staff, and community.”

Claire Bodnar, Student & President of Project Green Schools Club • “Central Primary School is rich in the history of education, since our school has been educating young people ever since 1880. It is our dream to commit to a journey of goodness and greenness by partnering with Missouri Green Schools to honor our past history of Ferguson community and education with responsible consumption, planning, and action.” Ryan Young, Physical Health Educator • “At Forsyth School, we strive to be responsible stewards of the environment; sustainability is an important part of our culture. Future generations depend on the choices that we make right now, and we hope our students will see how their positive actions help all people and our planet.” Susan Zareh, Grade 6 Math Teacher and Sustainability Specialist • “Hixson Middle School had many changes to our facility recently, which has opened up the opportunity to enrich our students’ learning opportunities. One such addition is the creation of a new class centered around sustainability.

It has been an important topic to me, and I was excited to get to lead our students

forward toward developing a “greener” building and shaping their life choices and decisions. The Missouri Green Schools initiative was a natural fit into the new curriculum and as I started talking with those around me, the excitement was contagious. It made so much sense to begin this journey with our building at this time and I am so pleased that we were selected into the program.” Eric Hayes, Teacher • “Patrick Henry committed to this journey because we care deeply about the health, well-being, and longevity of our school and neighborhood community. We believe becoming a Missouri Green School will challenge us to reach our goals and complete our green initiatives, providing the best environment for our students to thrive.” Deborah Rogers, Ed.D., Principal • “The Missouri Green Schools is the next step at St Francis of Assisi in our work toward improving our sustainability and impact footprint. I look forward to seeing how our students embrace this next step”. Mike Herries, STREAM Coordinator Missouri Green Schools will be supporting these schools as they track achievements and set new goals.

Interested in learning more about becoming a Missouri Green School or assisting schools in the program? Visit missourigreenschools.org or contact program coordinators Lesli Moylan (moylan@meea.org) and Hope Gribble (hope.gribble@mobot.org) with questions.

North and South Technical High Schools host open house events North and South Technical High Schools, St. Louis County’s career and technical education (CTE) providers, will host open houses this fall to introduce students and families to the relevant and rewarding programs available to them in high school.

North Tech’s event will be in-person on Oct. 28, offering sessions from 5 – 6 p.m. or 6 – 7 p.m.

South Tech’s event will be virtual on Nov. 4 from 5 – 7 p.m.

In cooperation with local partner districts, North Tech and South Tech offer students CTE courses that immerse them in real-world learning. CTE’s mission is college and career readiness - a commitment to preparing students for the increasing demands of the 21st-century workforce and ensuring they are fully prepared for college or careers.

During open house, students and families will view presentations from instructors and admissions teams and engage in Q&A sessions. Application assistance and school overviews will also be available. Both schools are now accepting applications for August 2022. North Tech will also be accepting applications for January 2022. Online applications can be submitted on North & South Tech’s Application Portal. (https://ntst.enrolltrack. com/StudentPortal/#).

Acceptance to North or South Tech is competitive and classes accept an average of 20 students per year. The smaller class sizes allow students to build lasting connections with their instructors grounded in mentorship, team building, and a passion for their course of study.

Students take CTE electives on campus, while their academic courses, lunch, and extracurricular activities continue at their home high school.

Homeschooled, privately educated, and public schooled high school students who live in St. Louis County are eligible to take classes at North and South Tech tuition-free.

Classes can begin in the sophomore year at North, or in the junior year and continue through senior year at both schools and students earn 1.5 high school elective credits awarded each semester. Most programs offer articulated and/or college credits, industry-recognized certifications, credentials, and licenses. Several programs also offer embedded academic high school credit.

To learn more about North Tech’s In-Person Open House, visit North Tech Open House Information (https://www.ssdmo.org/Page/1306). To learn about South Tech’s Virtual Open House, visit South Tech Open House Information (https:// www.ssdmo.org/Page/1305).

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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.

Mondays: A cappella singers

EVENTS Nov 13: Flea market and Christmas bazaar

Florissant Elks Ladies Flea Market and Christmas Bazaar to take place at 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors contact Marcie at 314-456-0921 or Susan at 314-240-5712. Inside tables are $20; additional tables are $15.

Nov. 20: Fundraiser dinner auction

The Florissant Rotary Club will host a fundraiser dinner auction hosted by the Florissant Rotary Club Foundation from 6 – 10 p.m., presented by Depaul Hospital GSSTL at 210 Fee Fee Hills Drive in Hazelwood. Registration at www.florissantrotary.eventbrite.com.

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.

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 314-540-5223.

Mondays: practice

Choral Arts Singers

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.

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane.

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. For a limited period the Chapter will pay for one (1) year membership for new members.

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: Bingo

Florissant Elks Bingo takes place at 16400 New Halls Ferry every Tuesday.

Doors open at 4 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. No outside food or drinks allowed per St. Louis County. Food and drinks available for purchase. Maximum 150 players. Must wear mask to enter. Social distancing followed.

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 meet-

ings 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: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul McConnell, 314-831-5476.

2nd Tuesday Sept.-June: Show-me Stitchers:

Show-me Stitchers is the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. We meet on the second Tuesday, Sept.-June at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO. Learn needlepoint, embroidery, cross stitch, and more.

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: 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.

Wednesdays: Bingo

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.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #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.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314994-3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

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.

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.

Blood

pressure

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.

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

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.

Saturdays: Yoga

Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend Toastmasters Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more info call 314402-7025.

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Community of St. Louis (MCSL) and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ to provide basic adult medical screening, treatment and referrals free of charge for the uninsured. For more information or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call 314-521-5694 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org.

Saturdays: Clothing sale

Thursdays: Quilting guild

Thursdays: checks

10:30-11:30. Masks and social distancing are required in the building and participants should bring hand sanitizer with them. For further information call Angela at 314-801-8594.

Yoga returns to Calvary UCC at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturdays from

On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m.

For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.

Saturdays: Grief support

On the fourth Saturday of each month, grief support meeting “A Way With Words Ministry” meets at 12:30 p.m. at Community Christ Fellowship, rear, at 121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood, 1/4 mile south of Hwy 270 off Florissant Rd. There are a variety of topics monthly. You are not alone. Come help your heart heal with others. For more information call 314-605-3949.

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.

Sundays: Meat shoot

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 4445 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. between Sinks Rd. and Lindbergh starting noon Sept. 15 thru Nov. 17; and in the spring, Feb. 2 thru March 8 rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot

Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.

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Jennings

Do-Dads

The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.

CHURCH Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group

Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314-741-3737.

HEALTH Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center.

Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877-477-6954.

1st Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting

Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net.

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital

11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm.

Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314-344-6873.

Center for Senior Renewal:

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314-653-5123.

Nutrition Education:

SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314-344-6157.

Christian Center:

Hospital

Recovery

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314953-8100.

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314-653-5032.

Nicotine Anonymous

Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-822-2066 or visit www.Nicotine-Anonymous.org.

Look Good…Feel Better

SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served.

Info: 314-344-6090.

SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre

A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314-738-2599.

Wednesdays: ACES Schizophrenia Support Group

Smoking Cessation Classes:

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

SSM DePaul Wellness Center:

6:30 - 7:30pm, 314-839-3171.

Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866-SSM-DOCS to register or for more information.

11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.

Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314344-6177.

Diabetes Basics:

Free Mammogram Screenings:

314-344-7024 for info or 314-344-7220 to enroll.

Crisis Nursery:

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314-768-3201. Or 636-947-0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org.

SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636947-5617.

Speaker’s Bureau:

SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636-949+7159.

ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314-993-5421.

First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

12:30 - 2 p.m., 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314-968-3477.

Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9 a.m., 314.355.1516, Helpline 800-272-3900.

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cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call 314-344-6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment.

SSM St. Joseph Health Center & Hospital West Auxiliary

Non profit organization assisting the hosp. by holding fund raisering activities, being of service to patients, families, employees & physicians and acting as good will ambassadors to community. We welcome new member. Call Barb Hutchinson 636-947-5466.

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The Barnes St. Peters Hospital Auxiliary is looking for New Members

If you would like to become a member please call 636-916-9664.

Gateway to Hope Program

The Gateway to Hope Program arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/ breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured and reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed w/breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314569-1113 or www.gthstl.org.

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Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group:

Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314383-4765.

Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1 p.m., 314-340-6389.

Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group

H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 - 4:30pm, free, 636-755-3034.

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse:

Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church

12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9 p.m., www.NarAnon.org

Thursdays: Grief Share Support Group

Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson 6:30 - 8pm, leecedra@sbcglobal.net.

Mondays & Thursdays: Breathe/ for people with pulmonary disease Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104, 11am - 12pm, $30, 314953-6090.

Wednesdays: STEPS Schizo-phrenia Support Group 6:30-7:30pm, 314-839-3171.

Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program

SSM DePaul Health Center. This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits.

This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high

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Guns ‘N Hoses less than a month away to assist fallen first responders The annual event has been in existence since 1987 benefiting the Back-Stoppers, a nonprofit organization that assists families of first responders who have died in the line of duty.

Tickets for the 34th Annual Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses event are now available!

Visit www.stlgunsnhoses.com to become a part of this unique event or just to contribute. * The Enterprise Center will host the event on Nov. 24 Soccer team increases shutout win record at Lindenwood The Lindenwood University men’s soccer team improved to 6-5-1 as they picked up a 3-0 wins over McKendree who dropped to 7-4-3 recently from Leb-

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anon, Illinois. This is the Lions’ fourth shutout win of the season The Lions got off to a strong start, compiling five of the first seven shots, including all four on goal. The early pressure paid off, as Joshua Scholl found the back of the net for the fourth time this season, which leads the team. Feho Sabotic picked up an assist on the score. Lindenwood was strong defensively in the half, limiting the Bearcats to just two shots.

The Lions took that on-goal advantage into the halftime break.

Lindenwood carried the strong play into the second half, showing a complete team effort.

The Lions compiled nine shots in the half, while holding the Bearcats to one. Cooper Wilson helped Lindenwood extend its lead in the 69th minute when he nodded home a header. Santiago Rodriguez was credited with an assist on the goal. Wilson scored again eight minutes later, finding the back of the net for the second time on the night. Parkin Harape had a nice delivery from the ? corner kick and picked up the assist.

The Lions would see the rest of the game out, as the game reached its final result, a 3-0 Lindenwood victory.

The game leaders included Wilson (3 shots, 2 goals), School (1 goal, 4 shots) and Sabotic (1 assist, 4 shots). * On a roll on the turf

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Hoots add more professionals to the front office The O’Fallon Hoots, proud members of the Prospect League play their home games in O’Fallon.

Recently they announced the hiring

of two new full-time front office staff members.

Jen Wunder begins as the Director of Fan Engagement and Digital Media and Jordan Burrows will serve as the team’s new Director of Stadium Operations.

“Jordan and Jen are two people who live and breathe our ‘For the Fan’ mentality,” General Manager David Schmoll said. “I look forward to seeing them grow into their roles and help the Hoots get to the next level in sports entertainment for the O’Fallon community.”

Jen Wunder joins the Hoots as Director of Fan Engagement and Digital Media after a two-year stay with the Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League serving, most recently, as the team’s Director of Promotions and Community Engagement. She is a graduate of Lindenwood University and Duchesne High School.

Jordan Burrows takes over as the team’s new Director of Stadium Operations. He recently served as a Stadium Operations Intern before joining the Hoots fulltime. He is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University and native of Branson, Missouri. * Baseball not that far away

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.

PrimeTimeSTL.com. It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

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Recipe: Fresh, better-for-you fruit flavor

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hether you’re enjoying a special occasion or simply spending deserved time with loved ones, you can gather at breakfast or brunch and enjoy this easy-to-make, divine pancake that tickles taste buds and delivers a satisfying start to the day.

Add the naturally sweet taste of fruit to the breakfast table with this Grape Dutch Baby recipe that requires just 15 minutes of prep time in the kitchen. Fresh California grapes offer a tasty burst of flavor that pairs perfectly with an egg-based pancake.

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Ingredients: 6 large eggs 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cups low-fat milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 2 cups red California grapes, halved 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

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Directions: Heat oven to 450 F. Put large (10-inch) castiron or ovenproof skillet in oven.

return to oven. Bake until puffed and golden brown, 14-19 minutes.

With electric mixer on high speed, beat eggs until frothy then beat in flour, milk, vanilla and salt, and beat until smooth, about 1 minute (batter will be thin). Remove skillet from oven and add 2 tablespoons butter, swirling to cover pan. Pour in batter and

While pancake is baking, in another skillet over high heat, melt remaining butter and add grapes, brown sugar and cinnamon, if desired. Cook until grapes are heated through and sugar has melted. Spoon grapes over pancake, sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar and serve.

Nutritional information per serving: 280 calories; 6 g protein; 22 g carbohydrates; 18 g fat (58% calories from fat); 10 g saturated fat (32% calories from saturated fat); 180 mg cholesterol; 380 mg sodium; 1 g fiber.

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The new ‘Dune’ could break the box office

Movie:

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.

n my senior year of college, a friend and I went to see “Dune,” David Lynch’s ambitious adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic 1965 novel. It features a fresh-faced Kyle MacLachlan (“Blue Velvet”, “Twin Peaks”, “Sex and the City”) as Paul Atreides, a young nobleman unaware of the power that he possesses. He and his family travel to Arrakis, the sole source of the Spice that can extend life, increase consciousness and make interstellar travel possible. They soon find themselves in the midst of deadly political intrigue.

Being nerdy, science fiction fans, my friend and I enjoyed Lynch’s version of “Dune.”

However, the director himself reportedly disavowed his work and its subsequent edits.

After viewing the brand-new “Dune” trailer, it’s clear that director Denis Villeneuve hits all the notes that Lynch missed. Frank Hebert’s universe comes alive here with many exciting creatures and characters. Villeneuve also has the benefit of 25-plus years of technology that his predecessor lacked.

Religious themes are woven throughout the story and the focus here is on Paul (Timothée Chalamet) heir to House Atreides. Targeted for death, Paul actually is the product of a

Next Generation” as Gurney Halleck, a warrior and musician loyal to Paul.

Compared to 1984, Villeneuve’s current casting choices are infinitely more exciting. Timothée Chalamet has a thin, wiry build, which helps him fit in on Arrakis.

Zendaya (“Spider-Man: Far from Home”) is amazing and the obvious choice to play Paul’s love interest, Chani. “Aquaman” star Jason Momoa fits the role of swordmaster Duncan Idaho perfectly and his devotion to Paul and his family is unquestioned.

Although he dominated the Marvel Cinematic Universe for years, Josh Brolin looks great here as weapons master Gurney Halleck.

The internet has been buzzing over the latest version of “Dune.” While it will be available on HBO Max on opening day, pundits are recommending that it be seen on the big screen.

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selective breeding process designed to create the Kwisatz Haderach, a super being. He and his family leave their home world of Caladan, travel to Arrakis and meet with the indigenous people known as the Fremen. This race has been on the planet for a long time and are waiting for a Messiah. Paul may be the one they are seeking.

The casting in both the 1984 and 2021 versions of “Dune” was exceptionally crucial.

Kyle MacLachlan was a good choice for Paul, but Sean Young seemed out of place as his lover and consort, Chani. Virginia Madsen, a familiar face in many 1980’s teen films, didn’t have much to do here as Princess Irulan, the Emperor’s daughter. Patrick Stewart was, of course, a standout long before “Star Trek: The

“Dune,” rated PG-13 for “sequences of strong violence, some disturbing images, and suggestive material” is currently playing in theaters. It also will be available on HBO Max for only 31 days after its theatrical release.

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Crossword: ON AN OLD MAP

‘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.

By Cindy Moore

Moore on Life It’s dejavu all over again – shortages are coming.

Apparently there are container ships circling around the U.S. in the Pacific waiting to unload. I suspect they’re looking for parking spots. Must be the holiday rush – even out at sea.

The problem with parking something as big as a cargo ship is when someone cuts them off to steal their place they have to make a wide arc to circle back to the parking lot. This then sweeps them away into some wild ocean current which tows them down to the Panama Canal. No wonder things are backing up.

We’ve already seen empty shelves in our big box stores. My husband came home from a recent trip. He ran into the house. “It’s happening all over!” he wheezed as he slammed the door then leaned against it blue-faced and panting.

“What?!” I asked. “Is that crazy lawn service trying to sell us grub treatment again?”

“No…worse. The shelves are bare. No TP in sight!”

“Meh,” I yawned. “Not a problem. I stocked up last time. We’re good until the zombie apocalypse which shouldn’t happen until 2030.”

“But this time it’s serious,” he moaned. “The supply chain is in turmoil. Shipping containers are circling around like musical chairs and there are no empty seats. This will affect everything.

The great chip famine has begun.”

“Wha-a-at!?” I grabbed my purse and left a tire skid patch on the driveway as I raced out to hit the stores. I cleaned out any grocery shelf with-

in my zip code and came back lugging seventeen bags filled with every kind of chip imaginable.

“Whew,” I said as I entered the house. “This, along with my TP supply, ought to last us until things settle.”

“What’s with all the potato chips?” my husband asked.

“Duh, the chip shortage.”

“No, no, no! The kind for Apple.”

“Oh, I got apple chips too and banana chips, heck I even got chocolate chili squid chips. If things get really bad we can trade them for dip to go with our chips.”

“I meant the electronic chips that Apple uses and the ones that go into cars and appliances.”

“And that information would have been useful.

Oh well,” I said. “Guess what everyone’s getting for Christmas?”

Boatload of trouble

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. *Core of Persia today 5. *Belgian village where Roman soldiers enjoyed warm mineral springs 8. Pitch symbol 12. More luminous star 13. Abbott and Costello or Rocky and Bullwinkle 14. Eurasian goat-like antelope 15. Team’s ranking 16. Make someone angry 17. Mix in 18. *Formerly Ceylon (2 words) 20. What tide does half the time 21. Reggae subgenre 22. Back then 23. ____ profundo 25. Depleted (2 words) 28. Wet firecracker 29. Catch in a net 32. Hip bones 34. Dormer without D 36. Schiller’s poem 37. “It is silent” in sheet music 38. Discharge 39. Admirer 41. Earlier in time than, archaic 42. Not out (2 words)

44. Pinocchio and his kind 46. Evergreen creeper 47. “A League of Their Own” member, e.g.

49. Command to a fly 51. *Formerly Siam 54. Rain forest ruminant 55. Irish for Ireland 56. It’s under a fig leaf?

58. Shockingly graphic 59. Impersonator 60. Manlike man-eater of fairy tales 61. Crunchable information 62. Popular ‘60s drug 63. A ____ ____ move DOWN 1. Opposite of outs 2. Fish eggs, pl.

3. Affirm solemnly 4. Lowest points 5. Seeking damages 6. Kenosha Kickers’ music 7. On the sea 8. *Once named Kampuchea 9. Trunk appendage 10. Shining armor 11. Facsimile machine 13. Fire-starter in fairy tales 14. Trojan War military action

19. Red-dot pointer, e.g.

22. Cigar residue 23. *Myanmar, formerly 24. “____ One” on a ticket 25. Consumer 26. Stomach sore 27. Boat stops 28. John’s and Jane’s last name?

30. Pie a la ____ 31. *Tokyo, formerly 33. Absorbed, as in a cost 35. *Abyssinia, now 37. Jury duty event 39. Comedian Schumer 40. Has more elm trees 43. Roundish 45. Not digital 47. Ox prod, pl.

48. Propelled like Argo 49. Arctic jaeger 50. ‘80 TV series “____ to ____” (1 word) 51. Bluish green 52. Canceled 53. “American ____,” Jeanine Cummins’ bestseller 54. Like one of the Testaments 57. Modern, prefix

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