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December 25, 2019

Ringing in a safe new year

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Michael Brown, Sr. and his wife Cal stand with a group at a Chosen for Change event earlier this year.

Chosen for Change is hosting a teen lock-in for New Year’s Eve to help keep kids safe over the holiday

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By Charlotte Beard Celebrating the ending of a year and beginning of a new one is not just a tradition for adults; youth enjoy being part of the festivities as well. However, some communities are tasked with finding ways to make celebrating the year-end both fun and safe.

Looking at the number of children who have died due to gun violence over the past year, co-founders of Chosen for Change (CFC), Michael Brown, Sr. and his wife Cal, were inspired to partner with the Tandy Community Center to host a Family Fun Night and Teen Lock-in for New Year’s Eve. The New Year’s Eve event will take place at the Tandy Community Center located

at 4206 Kennerly Avenue in St. Louis on Dec.31. The “family fun” portion starts at 5 p.m. with a community dinner. While the family portion is open to all ages and concludes at 12:30 a.m., the official “Teen Lock-In” activities, for ages 13 to 18, will begin at 9 p.m. and conclude at 6 a.m. New Year’s Day with breakfast. This is a free event in partnership with the city of St. Louis’ Tandy Community Center. However, CFC is suggesting a donation of $5 per person for the family fun event and $20 per lock-in participant to help with the expenses of hosting the event. Attendance tickets are limited to 150 participants for the teen

lock-in.

The idea of the event originated out of Mr. and Mrs. Brown’s desire to use New Year’s Eve as an opportunity to create a special space to celebrate that would help prevent parents from experiencing the loss of a child as they have.

“Our ultimate goal is to make this a yearly tradition for our children,” shared Cal Brown.

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‘SAFE’ from cover in the community and what center would be the best place for (an event). We thought about Tandy. We met with Mr. Munir. This was something he was thinking about doing himself.”

Khaleel Munir, who is stated to have led the attendance growth of the Tandy Community Center by 85 percent, is also known for child and youth work with the 22nd Judicial Court.

“He has transformed that center and gained a brand new respect with people in that neighborhood,” stated Gamble.

Gamble shared that attendees will participate in a special dedication which will include an ofrenda honoring the lives of children that have died this year due to violence. Unsung Angels will also be in attendance for the event. It is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created by James Bolden in memory of his nine year old daughter, Jamyla who died from gun violence in 2015. The organization provides a youth mentoring program to children who have been exposed to gun violence or other forms of violence.

During the evening, families will have

the opportunity to create their own family vision boards for 2020.

“The Browns motto for this year is walking into 2020 with a perfect vision for our children. That (vision) is to keep our children safe and (provide) support (for) our kids and their dreams. So, every family will have an opportunity to cut out paper, write, and make (various) goals for one poster board that they can look at all year long.”

Supplies of poster boards, markers, etc. will be on hand for each family’s creation.

CFC is asking attendees to bring donations of newspapers and magazines that can also be creatively used.

In addition to the creative family time, attendees can enjoy swimming in Tandy’s heated pool at no cost. All attendees are asked to be mindful of attire for the family event. Other activities leading up to the ball drop include music, STEM activities, and a kids corner. The kids corner will include bouncy houses, free popcorn and cotton candy, arts and crafts, and a coloring contest. Also, local artist David Gorden, will be drawing complimentary

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caricatures of individuals and families throughout the evening.

During the lock-in, teens can expect to enjoy the basketball court, a boxing ring, a designated room for games in addition to the computer lab for computer games.

The evening will include an opportunity to win prizes and special giveaways. In addition, there will be a room available for informal conversations allowing teenagers to talk with someone one-on-one about personal issues. CFC is welcoming the assistance of mental health providers and/or faith leaders in the community who would like to volunteer their time for this designated room.

“I want people to come out and enjoy themselves and have a great time,” stated Michael Brown Sr. “It’s been a stressful year for everyone. We’re trying to keep families close with each other and save lives.”

To inquire about providing donations or volunteering resources for the evening, call 314-776-9750 or email chosenforchangefund@gmail.com.

By Jessica Denham

Education is a gift The holidays are in full swing and a new year is fast-approaching, making it a perfect time to pause and reflect on the highs, the lows, the struggles and the joys. These experiences help mold our character and form us into the person we were created to be.

When we examine our lives, one of the things we often take for granted is our education/training. From a very young age, learning has been a part of who we are and has had a significant impact on our lives. Many of us are fortunate to have had wonderful teachers and mentors who helped teach us basic skills – like identifying colors and shapes, reading, writing and solving basic math problems – to more complex skills that allowed us to stand out from peers as we grew.

Ongoing education is just as important for adults. I am very fortunate to have been raised by two loving and supportive parents who knew the value of an education. I hold two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s degree and am constantly looking to learn more and challenge myself.

While going to college was the right path for me, it’s not right for everyone looking to grow their skills and enhance their learning. Luckily, wonder-

ful options exist when it comes to education and training – from traditional and online universities to trade schools and programs that allow us to earn certifications and micro credentials in certain skillsets.

Each of these educational paths can open many doors that lead to success and happiness in life. And the great thing is, at any age, people can choose to step back in the (virtual or physical) classroom and challenge themselves to learn a new skill or career.

For those that have limited post-secondary training, the traditional university route may be preferred. And some may lean towards trade schools if they are interested in technical careers – like manufacturing, welding, plumbing or carpentry – that require a specific skillset or training. Online universities can also be a great option for those seeking a traditional undergraduate or advanced degree but need flexibility due to working full time or juggling personal responsibilities.

Additionally, certifications and micro credentials are an extension of previous training and can help people master a skillset in a very specific area – like cybersecurity in the IT field or teaching reading or writing in the K-12

education field. These professional development opportunities are proof that you can never stop learning and challenging yourself.

All these educational options are gifts, leading individuals closer to their professional goals, while strengthening their minds and helping them grow personally and in their relationships.

So, as we transition into the New Year, now is the perfect time to reflect on the education you’ve had and be grateful for the opportunities that lie ahead.

With more than 13 years of public relations and communications experience, Jessica Denham is currently Public Relations Manager for WGU Missouri. Prior to joining WGU Missouri, Jessica served as an account manager with the American Red Cross. Jessica holds a Master of Business Administration from Webster University, a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management from Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from DePaul University. Jessica also dedicates a great deal of time to programs that help young men and women increase.

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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This holiday season, and all year long: drive sober or get pulled over The holidays are a time for friends, family, and co-workers to come together in celebration. No matter where you are, it is essential that you make the lifesaving choice to drive sober when the party ends. To help spread the message about the dangers of impaired driving, the Hazelwood Police Department is partnering with NHTSA to get drunk drivers off the roads and help save lives.

“We understand that during the holidays, people are running around, busily checking off items on their to-do list and attending parties,” said Hazelwood Police Chief Gregg Hall. “We need our community members to slow down and remember: it’s up to them to make the smart decision to driver sober. Stay safe and sober on the road” he said.

Sadly, the statistics show that we have a lot of work to do to put an end to drunk driving. According to NHTSA, 10,511 people were killed in drunk driving crashes in 2018. This equates to one person killed every 48 minutes, and accounts for 29 percent of all 2018 fatalities.

“This ought to be the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ so we will do what it takes to help save lives by keeping our roads safe,” said Hall. “If you choose to drive impaired, not only will you risk your safety, and that of others, but you will also face the legal consequences.”

The national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign runs through Jan. 1, 2020. For more information about this campaign, visit www.TrafficSafetyMarketing.gov.

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Florissant offers Christmas lights and tree disposal program Gateway Disposal STL will offer the Christmas Tree Disposal program to Florissant residents having real Christmas trees. Also, the city’s health department will be accepting Christmas lights for recycling purposes from residents as well.

If you have Christmas lights you wish to dispose of please bring them to the Health Department building in St. Ferdinand Park and contact a staff member and they will take them from you.

Residents can dispose of their Christmas lights for recycling at the Health Department Building until Jan. 11, 2020.

The Christmas Tree Disposal program will include curbside pick-up of real Christmas trees during the holiday season and go through the

month of January. Gateway Disposal STL will be providing this service free of charge to any Florissant resident regardless of them having weekly yard waste service.

Any Florissant resident wishing to take advantage of this free service must place their tree at their curb on the day of the week that yard waste pick-up is normally provided in their neighborhood. Trees must be free of all contaminants, such as garland, tinsel, lights and ornaments and if the tree is larger than six feet it must be cut in half to fit in trash truck. Recycle, Reduce, Reuse for a better environment for all.

For additional information or questions, call the Florissant Health Department at 314-8397654 or Gateway Disposal STL at 314-900-2070.

Filing opens for STLCC Board of Trustees seat Filing for the Subdistrict 1 and 4 seats on the St. Louis Community College Board of Trustees opened Dec. 17, at 8 a.m.

The Subdistrict 1 seat is currently held by Kevin M. Martin, Ed.D., who was elected to the board in 2017. The Subdistrict 4 seat is currently held

by Eleftheria “Libby” Fitzgerald, who has served two terms on the board.

Filing for the seats closes Jan. 21, at 4 p.m. An election will take place April 7, 2020, to fill the seats. The winners will serve six-year terms.

St. Louis Community College is governed by six board members who represent the four subdistricts of the College service area and one appointed board member.

Subdistrict 1 includes the Hazelwood, Ferguson/Florissant, Riverview Gardens, Jennings, Pattonville, Ritenour, University City, Normandy, Clayton and Ladue school districts.

Subdistrict 4 includes the school districts of Parkway, Lindbergh, Mehlville, Rockwood, Valley Park, Meramec Valley, Hancock Place and small portions of Jefferson and Franklin counties.

Individuals seeking the trustee seats must be at

least 21 years of age and must be a resident voter of Subdistrict 1 or 4 for at least one year before the April 7 election. Each declaration of candidacy must be notarized before it is returned to the office of the associate for board relations at STLCC Corporate College at 3221 McKelvey Road.

Declarations of candidacy and a description of each subdistrict are available in the associate for board relations office at Corporate College.

The office is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; however, it will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 2, 2020, in observance of winter break.

The placement of candidates’ names on the ballot shall be determined according to the order of filing by candidates, except that a lottery system will be used to place candidates’ names on the ballot for those candidates who file prior to 4 p.m. on Dec. 17. All candidates will be notified about the lottery and all other requirements for filing for office at the time they receive filing forms.

For more information, contact Jessica Grove, associate for board relations, at 314-539-5154 or jessicagrove@stlcc.edu

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Hazelwood School District residents interested in filing for positions on the Board of Education may do so through at 5 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2020. Individuals interested in running for a position on the Hazelwood school board may file in the superintendent’s office located at the Hazelwood School District Administration Building at 15955 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. Candidate information packets and filing guidelines will be available.

Filing will not occur on the days that the school district’s central offices are closed due to inclement weather, winter break and holidays.

After opening filing date, filing will continue Monday through Friday as follows: The Hazelwood School District will be closed for winter break Dec. 23 through Jan. 3, 2020, and Jan. 20, 2020.

Filing closes on Jan. 21, at 5 p.m., no exceptions.

Three positions are available with three-year terms during the election on April 7, 2020. Hazelwood School Board Directors whose terms are expiring are Mark Behlmann, Margo Mc-

Neil, and Dr. Brenda Youngblood.

The qualifications for board directors are as follows: • Missouri law requires a person to be a U.S. citizen • At least 24 years of age • A resident taxpayer of the Hazelwood School District and to have resided in the State of Missouri for one year immediately preceding the election • Board members serve three-year terms and do not receive pay for their service For more information, please contact Kristina Allen, secretary to the school board at 314-9535012.

Save-the-date: the Hazelwood PTA Council will host a Meet the Candidate Night on March 5, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Hazelwood School District Administration Building in the boardroom.

Lee-Hamilton students participate in the ‘Roving Chef’ program

Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Students at Lee-Hamilton Elementary had a fun time learning about food safety, foundational cooking techniques, and cooking with a real chef as a part of the “Roving Chef” program.

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Students at Lee-Hamilton Elementary had a fun time learning about food safety, foundational cooking techniques, and cooking with a real chef. Southwest Foodservice (SFE), Ferguson-Florissant’s food service provider, holds events like this in schools within the district.

FFSD District Chef Tori Christie led the instruction highlighting healthy ingredients that make food flavorful. SFE’s “Roving Chef ” program is an exciting, hands-on cooking class that allows students to prepare a delicious, nutri-

tious, and fun dish in a safe environment. “Roving Chef ” events are just one of the many ways that SFE encourages students to make healthier eating choices at school and at home.

This signature program is designed to be fun and interactive giving each child a chance to learn more about how to cook healthy foods that also taste delicious. After LH students taste-tested their finished dish, they received a recipe card to replicate the meal at home and a certificate of appreciation.

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MDC invites teachers to Discover Nature Schools Nature Unbound workshop at Powder Valley Nature Center The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites teachers to attend a Discover Nature Schools (DNS) teacher workshop for Nature Unbound, the DNS high school level instructional unit. This program provides grant funding for high schools to help cover science equipment and field trips.

The workshop will be held Jan. 6 from 9 a.m.

- 12 p.m. at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood. The workshop is free of charge for educators. The nature center is located at 11715 Cragwold Road, near the intersection of I-270 and I-44.

Nature Unbound is correlated with the Missouri Learning Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards. Emphasis of this unit is on student-centered and collaborative investigations of ecosystem dynamics, cycles of matter and energy transfer, interdependent relationships, and human impact on biodiversity. This workshop will cover lessons and activities from the unit as well as an outdoor, experiential approach to student learning. All materials will be provided. Portions of this workshop will take place outdoors.

“This fabulous opportunity will help teachers enable their students to experience authentic con-

servation practices first hand within a Missouri context,” said MDC Conservation Educator David Bruns.

Participants in this workshop who teach life science to more than 20 students will become eligible to participate in the non-competitive grant program for equipment and field trips that support the unit.

MDC’s DNS program provides no-cost curriculum units to teachers and schools in the state of Missouri. Curriculum units are available for preschool through 12th grade and help teachers and students meet required state learning standards.

The DNS program continues to be very popular and is being used within every school district in Missouri.

Space is limited, and participants must register to attend the workshop. To register for the workshop, visit the Teacher Portal at https://short.mdc. mo.gov/ZW3 create an account and complete the online registration form.

For questions, contact David Bruns at David.

Bruns@mdc.mo.gov, or 314-301-1506, ext. 4212.

For more information about MDC’s Discover Nature Schools program, visit mdc.mo.gov/education.

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Northwest Views: Parkway rises to meet the challenges facing public education

By Dr. Keith Marty Across the country, public education faces many significant challenges. Public schools are addressing funding deficits, a teacher shortage, safety and security, equity opportunities for all students and families, mental health of our youth and more.

But school districts, such as Parkway, are responding to student needs with an array of innovative programs and strategies. Here are a few of our innovative practices in Parkway.

Seven years ago, we began an experiential learning curriculum designed by business and industry leaders called Spark! for high school juniors and seniors. We now have six experiences for students including healthcare; business startup; engineering; bio-science; teaching and learning; and technology solutions. These programs are scheduled off-site from our high school campuses, within the industry or entity supporting the curriculum. A large group of professionals mentor our students as part of the course experience. A new sports medicine Spark! course will be offered next school year.

Parkway has also begun to partner with the Wildwood Campus of St. Louis Community College to offer students an early college opportunity. High school students enroll at Wildwood as incoming juniors and spend two years on the Wildwood College campus, graduating with both a high school diploma and an associate degree. At 17 or 18 years old, the students are halfway to a college degree.

Recently all four of our Parkway high schools received distinction as a model STEM high school in America. We use an integrated approach to provide students with science, technology, engineering and math skills. Nearly all our secondary schools have robotics clubs and Project Lead the Way, an engineering-based curriculum program that enrolls many students.

Virtual learning is now common for our Parkway students. We have over 20 classes offered by Parkway educators online. Over 200 of our high school students are enrolled in virtual classes, something they likely will continue in their posthigh school educational experiences. We believe we are preparing them for their futures.

Parkway’s mission calls on us to “ensure all students are capable, curious, caring and confident learners who understand and respond to the challenges of an ever-changing world.” We take the delivery of our mission seriously, as we prepare students for that ever-changing world. So innovation is a vital part of our ongoing work to prepare students to compete and succeed.

Dr. Keith Marty is Superintendent of Parkway Schools.

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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EVENTS Dec. 25: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Dec. 27: Chicken dinner

Chicken dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve party

New Year’s Eve party with live music at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Jan. 17: Art exhibition

Good Shepherd Arts Center in Ferguson will present “400 Years and Beyond” to commemorate the observance of 2019 as the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first Africans to be sold into slavery. The exhibit will run through Jan. 17. This artwork by local African-American artists will invite viewers into reflection, conversation and visioning about creating a world where all are valued, all are welcome, all belong. Good Shepherd Arts Center is located in downtown Ferguson at 252 S. Florissant Road, next to Cathy’s Kitchen. Hours are: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10 a.m.

- 5 p.m. and Saturdays 12 – 5 p.m. For more information call 314-522-1155.

March 15: Snowman building contest

Looking for best snowman in Florissant. Build the biggest, have a theme and make it cute then enter the contest. Build your most creative and unique snowman and send in a photo. Until March 15, anytime it snows build a snowman. Take a picture of yourself and the snowman, and send it to the James J. Eagan Community Center at #1 James J. Eagan Drive Florissant, MO 63033 along with an application. Prizes will be awarded. The Youth Advisory Commission will be the judges of this contest. You must be a Florissant resident to enter and 15 years of age or younger. For further information, call 314-921-4466 or 314921-4250.

RECURRING EVENTS Any time: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine by appointment

#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant.

Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314-921-7582, Vicki Wittman Email: vicray01@aol.com.

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.

Weekdays: Tax filing program 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 314-540-5223.

Mondays: Choral Art 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. This session will include performance at St. James Cathedral, Chicago on June 25. 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

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.

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 w w w.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: Food pantry

Every second Tuesday of the month, food pantry takes place from 9 - 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. – noon at St. Andrew United Methodist Church at 3975 N. US Highway 67 in Florissant. Other times by appointment, call 314-837-4233.

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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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 or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.

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.

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening 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.

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.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

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

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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • December 25, 2019 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.

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

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

Come check out the benefits of yoga at Calvary UCC, at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call Angela at 314801-8594 for more information.

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

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.

Sundays: meeting

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 Grief-

Share 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.

Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed

4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314-653-5032.

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.

Wednesdays: ACES Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314-839-3171.

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.

Diabetes Basics:

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

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.

What’s Happening

Christian Hospital Recovery Center: Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314-9538100.

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 SUDOKU answers from page F-1

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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.

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Sports

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Sports you see with Gary B...

New baseball team in O’Fallon gets name There will be baseball in O’Fallon thanks to the members of the Prospect League with the team known as the O’Fallon Hoots when the team takes the field in May 2020.

The Hoots name follows the Prospect League franchise from Hannibal, which relocated to O’Fallon in

October.

“I am excited to bring the Hoots team name and logo to O’Fallon,” owner Rick DeStefane said. “This logo is part of building a product that the city of O’Fallon and surrounding communities can be proud to support.”

The city of O’Fallon echoed DeStefane’s sentiments.

“We are extremely proud to welcome the O’Fallon Hoots and Prospect League to our beautiful CarShield Field,” said Bill Hennessy, Mayor of O’Fallon. “This organization is committed to becoming an integral member of our city, and we think by choosing to put O’Fallon in their name, they are showing our region that they will make this city home for many years to come.”

The team will host a “Name The Mascot” contest beginning immediately on their website, www.OFallonHoots.com. Fans may submit possible names for the team’s owl mascot with a final vote coming after the first of the year.

Promotional schedules and other events will be announced at a later date. For all ticket information and to stay up to date on all O’Fallon Hoots developments at the website. On the site, fans can sign up for group, season and mini plan ticket information. Some sections for games have already sold out. * And it begins Women’s basketball team has an impressive ranking in the division Lindenwood University basketball club is ranked 25th in the latest WBCA Division II Coaches Poll. It is the first time since Jan. 15 when they reached 24th in the poll. Additionally, the Lions are receiving votes in the D2SIDA poll. D2SIDA has Lindenwood as the fifth-ranked team in the Midwest Region.

Lindenwood is 5-0 this season with victories over 2018-19 NCAA Tourna-

ment participants Pittsburg State and Walsh. As a team, the Lions boast the second-best perimeter defense in NCAA DII, holding opponents to a 21.1 shooting percentage from three. Additionally, Lindenwood has the second-fewest fouls (82) and turnovers (83), and ranks sixth in the country in rebounding margin (14.4). The Lions are one of 12 remaining undefeated teams in NCAA DII. * No pressure Ambush add talented player to roster The St. Louis Ambush play in the South Central division of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with home games at the Family Arena.

The St. Louis Ambush has added Nigerian forward Qudus Lawal, Jr. to their roster, the team announced.

Lawal came to the United States from Nigeria in 2011 as a high school senior. He played at Mather High School in Chicago, helping his team win the first state championship for a Chicago public high school team in 37 years.

Qudus has several years of outdoor soccer experience, having played for the Seattle Sounders FC 2, Wilmington Hammerheads, Chicago FC United, RWB Adria and Fresno FC. Ambush CEO Shelly Clark said, “In our first week with our new ownership group we’ve been able to identify areas of focus for the organization; this signing is a direct result of those efforts.”

The Ambush continue their home stand when they welcome the Tacoma Stars Friday, Dec. 27 at 7:35 p.m.

Go to www.STLAmbush.com for all the details. * Good fit 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: Sweet, festive fun

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oliday celebrations call for recipes of all kinds, but perhaps the most popular area at many parties is the dessert table. Add flavor to your get-togethers with a festive treat like these

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Peppermint Shortbread Cookies, which call for the seasonal taste of peppermint and the versatility of dairy for a sweet bite after a holiday meal.

Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

Peppermint Shortbread Cookies Recipe courtesy of Rachel Gurk of “Rachel Cooks” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 15 minutes, plus 30 minutes freeze time Cook time: 15 minutes | Servings: 40

Ingredients: 2-2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup powdered sugar

3/4 cup peppermint crunch baking chips

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

Directions: In stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Gradually add flour and mix on low until combined. Add baking chips and continue mixing on low until fully combined.

On wax paper or parchment paper, form dough into 12-14-inch log and freeze at least 30 minutes, or until firm.

Heat oven to 350° F.

Cut shortbread dough into 1/4-inch slices; bake 13-15 minutes on parchment-lined baking sheets.

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2020 Golden Globes nominees feature real life stories

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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.

t the 91st Academy Awards ceremony earlier this year, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” a biopic of Queen front man Freddie Mercury, took home the most awards of the evening. The talented Rami Malek accepted the Best Actor Oscar for his nuanced portrayal of the legendary performer. The story focused on Mercury’s musical passion and his complicated personal life, especially his relationship with his father This year, the Golden Globe nominations highlight other real-life heroes and characters.

Tom Hanks received a supporting actor nomination for his portrayal of Fred Rogers in “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Rogers was a genial, kind-hearted TV host who inspired his young audience. The story is, however, based more on the life of journalist Tom Junod and how Rogers helped him. Hanks turned in a solid performance and rightfully earned a Golden Globe nomination.

No stranger to awards shows, Eddie Murphy took home a Supporting Actor Golden Globe years ago for his work in the big screen adaptation of “Dreamgirls.” This year, the Hollywood Foreign Press nominated Murphy for “Dolemite” the story of Rudy Ray Moore, a comedian and musician who created an outrageous and hilarious screen alter ego. Murphy’s performance in this piece may earn him another Golden Globe in 2020.

The versatile Christian Bale is another one to watch during the upcoming awards season. In “Ford v Ferrari, Bale played Ken Miles, the brilliant, outspoken race car driver that helped Ford win “24 Hours of Le Mans,” one of the most challenging endurance races in the world. Supported by Matt Damon, Bale captured Miles on film and showed how instrumental he was to Ford’s success. Like Miles

was on the racetrack, Bales poses serious competition for the other nominees.

A few years ago, Taron Egerton took the lead in “Eddie the Eagle,” a film about Michael “Eddie” Edwards, a real-life British ski-jumper who became a sensation. This year, Egerton received a Golden Globe nod for “Rocketman,” a biopic about the legendary singer/ songwriter/performer Elton John. The film explores his life and how he became a musical icon. Egerton could conceivably follow Rami Malek’s footsteps throughout awards season.

Clint Eastwood is a respected actor and director who was determined to make “Richard Jewell.” The subject of the film was a security guard on duty at Centennial Olympic Park during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Jewell found a backpack containing pipe bombs and helped clear the park before the backpack exploded. He initially was hailed as a hero and then became a prime suspect in the bombing.

Eastwood wanted to tell Jewell’s story and how he was tried and convicted in the media before the truth came out. Kathy Bates, who played Jewell’s mother Bobi, earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.

Biopics and real-life characters are prominent in the 2020 Golden Globes nominations.

These films and their casts could be the big winners during the ceremony.

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Yeggs

John Hanna

CROSSWORD: Year-In-Review

‘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

He said, she shed

You would think because it’s that festive time of year that everything would be holly and jolly around my house.

Not so.

My husband has burrowed himself in his man cave for lo these past weeks refusing to surface.

Now I typically give him plenty of “man space” when he needs to watch his sports games, but this is Christmas. There are things going on constantly at a rapid pace. I need help.

He finally dragged the tree out of the basement.

I won’t do it myself ever again. Last time I wrestled that huge prickly mass to the top of the staircase, my body was sliced and diced and covered in so many bloody poke marks I ran out of BandAids and had to cover my remaining wounds with Christmas stickers.

I got him to put the outside decorations up after nagging until I was blue as a Smurf, but that was a mistake. He dashed up at halftime during one of his “all important” games and did a sloppy job. He shoved the strings of lights into his leaf blower and aimed them at the bushes and turned it on high.

I still need him to be my delivery boy and distribute the neighbor gifts. They know I can’t bake or cook. He can deal with them. I can’t handle their snarky reactions when they see they’re getting leftover Halloween candy corn in a Santa jar – a mighty fine looking Santa jar, I might add!

Now he’s just announced that we won’t be going to the Pilkinson’s annual fruitcake and games night because it’s at the same time as another big playoff. I was planning on wearing my favorite Christmas sweater too; the one with the blinking flying cats carrying Santa’s sleigh.

Well now it’s time to even things up. He’s been calling my name and searching for me for hours.

He keeps asking what’s for dinner. He sounds like a wounded animal in the final death throes of starvation, but I’m not answering. Two can play this game. I’m burrowed away in the furthest corner of my she shed watching a marathon of Hallmark Christmas movies. I’ll see him around the first of the year.

Until then, he better figure out how to use DoorDash food delivery.

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. Pin location 6. BBQ sauce alternative 9. *Volodymyr Zelensky’s capital 13. 0103 food poison 14. Between sea and shining sea, abbr.

15. Native of American Great Plains 16. Famous fabulist 17. Band performance 18. Prefix with national and pol 19. *The Mueller ____ 21. *European country declared to be no longer free 23. Ostrich-like bird 24. Fix a horse 25. Old Spice: “Smell Like a Man, ____” 28. Diva’s delivery 30. Opposite of underdog 35. Seed covering 37. Share a boundary 39. Miller’s product 40. Leave behind 41. *Flute playing rapper 43. Pot contribution 44. Make corrections 46. Days in Havana 47. Nomad’s round house 48. Caesar derivative 50. “Fifteen Miles on the ____ Canal” 52. Mad Hatter’s drink

53. Hofbräuhaus offering 55. Bard’s before 57. *He got life plus 30 61. *Eurosceptics vs. pro-Europeanists point of debate 64. Sweeney Todd’s weapon 65. Seek damages 67. *Archie was one before he was born 69. *Bran, Lord of the Six Kingdoms, e.g.

70. “____ Now or Never” 71. *What Jeffrey Epstein had in store 72. Seaside bird 73. Volleyball divider 74. Set in motion DOWN 1. Grazing ground 2. Maple tree or laptop brand 3. Downward dog, e.g.

4. Skip the big wedding 5. Benign fatty tumor 6. Pipe problem 7. *Europe voted to ban single-____ plastics 8. Take a tubby 9. *Best Actress in Supporting Role Oscarwinner 10. Tiny bit 11. Pitcher 12. Subject to change

15. To some extent, two words 20. Not urban 22. Final, abbr.

24. More gossamer 25. *Actor in Leading Role Oscar-winner 26. Wafting pleasantness 27. One born to Japanese immigrants 29. Footnote acronym 31. Performance with acts 32. Holey confection 33. Grossly unconventional 34. *Swedish environmentalist 36. Eye contact 38. Nicholas II was the last one 42. Willow twig 45. Go ashore 49. Tombstone acronym 51. Builds 54. Fluorescent red dye 56. Make an effort 57. Formerly, formerly 58. Better than never 59. #38 Down, alt. sp.

60. Some blow their own 61. *”Green Book,” winner of ____ Picture 62. Hip bones 63. Salty drop 66. Shoshonean 68. Summer sandwich?

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