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The Mosaics Fine Art Festival will host its 27th annual event beginning Sept. 16 from 4 to 9 p.m. and will continue on through 4p.m. on Sunday. The family-friendly event is free and will be held along several blocks of North Main St. in historic St. Charles.
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The Mosaics Fine Art Festival will host its 27th annual event on September 16-18 on North Main Street in Historic St. Charles.
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The three-day festival includes approxi mately 80 juried artists from more than 15 states who will exhibit artwork available for purchase. Media categories include clay, drawing, glass, leather, metal, pastel, oil/ acrylic, photography, printmaking, sculp ture, watercolor, and wood. A total of $5,000 will be awarded to the top 10 artists. “We fill a nice niche,” Denise Wullf, the festival association president, said. “The di versity of artwork, you just don’t see at your traditional fair or festival.”
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The Mosaics Fine Art Festival returns to St. Charles as it continues to support artists and foster diversity and vitality of the arts
Consider it the hidden gem of the St. Charles festival circuit.
The Mosaics Fine Art Festival is a non profit organization that showcases local and regional artists while educating the com munity’s children and adults in how art can enhance their lives. The festival features a wide array of artwork produced by a mix of emerging, mid-career and established artists in all Themedia.event is put on by the Mosaics Fine Art Festival Association that was established to create and foster diversity and vitality of the arts and to broaden the availability, edu cation, participation and appreciation of the arts throughout the community through the formulation of an art festival.
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Morning Star Church is located at 1600 Fiese Rd, in Dardenne Prairie and the event will begin at 11 a.m. and continue through 2 p.m.
The H. Robert Pank Memorial Enter tainment Pavilion will showcase a variety of performing artists throughout the week end. The Artists for Adoption Pet Pavilion, located at the north end of the festival, will be open to families interested in adopting pets from Stray Paws.
Nelson’s work is a combination of pop, sur realism, contemporary and urban styles.
‘ART’ from cover Law enforcement leaders across the St. Charles County region are coming togeth er for an event on Oct. 8 at Morning Star Church in Dardenne Prairie Missouri to take part in a Faith and Blue unity picnic to promote community policing and to help strengthen relationships with all commu nities.Faith and Blue is a national program that strives to unite police and residents in order to build trust, transparency and en hance public safety. Faith and Blue events are designed to create meaningful connec tions between law enforcement and the public.Police chaplains and faith leaders from the region representing a diversity of be liefs, to include Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Sikh, Hindu and Buddhist communities, have collaborated to participate and unite with law enforcement to support commu nityThispartnerships.willbeafun-filled day that will in clude a variety of food trucks, face paint ing, balloon animals and law enforcement displays with appearances from the region al SWAT Team, crime scene units, K9 units, drone demonstrations, mounted patrol, the police academy, the prosecuting attorney’s office, federal partners and much more.
The Joyce Rosen Founder’s Scholarship art display will include select high school students’ works of art. Scholarships will be presented in memory of Rosen, the origi nal festival founder and a longtime sup porter of St. Louis artists and events.
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“I travel all over doing these kinds of things and this one is always top notch and smooth,” Perez said. “You don’t expect it to be, but it is one of my favorite shows to do every year. They really support the artists.”
Eighty juried artists from more than 15 states will exhibit artwork available for purchase at the Mosaics Fine Art Festival that runs Sept. 16-18. For more information, call 314-406-2067 or visit stcharlesmosaics.org.
Nelson Perez Jr. runs Vodka Bacon Stu dios in Florida. He is an award-winning 3D acrylic painter who has painted under the alias Vodka Bacon Studios and participates in art events, festivals around the country.
His paintings are designed to show a true three-dimensional effect when combined with 3D glasses.
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He makes the trip yearly to St. Charles for a simple reason.
The Children’s Village area makes its return after a year away and will feature hands-on art experiences for children to create their own make-and-take art master pieces. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat. and Sun. The Mary Hediger Memorial Art Shop for Kids is a kids-only gallery where children ages 14 and younger can buy pro fessional artwork. Designed to foster art appreciation at a young age, all pieces are donated by participating festival artists and can be purchased for a nominal fee.
to take on some of the work yourself, there are ways to upgrade your liv ing spaces to add style (and value) without the as sistance of a contractor. Consider these DIY ideas to spruce up your home’s aesthetics and create a more attractive place to live.
The St. Charles County De partment of Workforce & Busi ness Development and home of the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County is closing its lo cation at 212 Turner Boulevard in St. Peters Sept. 19, and plans to open in a new space on Oct. 3 at 3757 Harry S Truman Boulevard in St. TheCharles.department, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has been at Turner Boulevard since 2005. Department director Lori Myers says the new location is more accessible to visitors. “We offer a variety of services for employers and job seekers,” Myers says. “While a lot of ser vices could be conducted online or virtually, there’s something about connecting with people in person that helps everyone, es pecially when it comes to help ing someone find the next step in their career or connect a business with resources they need to find new employees.”
Freshen up paint When it comes to simple DIY projects, a new coat of paint can drastically update your spaces without making major renovations. Light colors like gray, beige or white can make smaller spaces feel more open while darker shades like navy and purple can create a dramatic look. If you don’t want (or need) to paint the entire room, adding a pop of color with an accent wall or touching up the trim are quick and easy improvements. Adding paint to a less tradition al spot like the ceiling or refreshing cabinets with a new color can also help bring your spaces to life. Install mess-free stone accents If you’re looking to add warmth and texture, easyto-install stone veneer can provide the look of nat ural stone without the expense. A mortarless option like ClipStone is designed to be installed with screws and common tools, making it easy to achieve the look of traditional masonry without the hassle and mess. Durable and low maintenance, you don’t have to worry about sealing or painting and it’s a perfect option for exterior or interior installation that can be installed in any weather conditions. Available in a variety of styles and colors, homeowners can mix and match to create a custom look.
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Windows can often be overlooked or left with the simple paper shades or aluminum blinds the builder initially installed. Consider replacing them with plantation shutters, wooden blinds or drapes that better suit the style of the room. In addition to blinds, curtains provide another opportunity to add design elements that align with your tastes. Update accessories Cabinet pulls, outlet covers, curtain rods, switch plates and doorknobs are easily ignored, but replac ing them can be an inexpensive way to add small touches of elegance to your home. The same is true for metal switch covers and outlet plates. While dec orative curtain rods may be on the pricier side, add ing a coat of paint in a metallic finish could provide a cheaper alternative.
Improve curb appeal There are a multitude of inexpensive ways to give your home’s exterior a makeover. Start by pressure washing your siding and windows, which can make your house look almost as good as a fresh coat of paint for a fraction of the time and money. Remem ber to also clean your driveway, patio and walk ways to maximize your investment. Pulling weeds, trimming trees and bushes, and patching bald spots in the yard can also go a long way as can planting greenery in front of your home and making land scaping upgrades like adding mulch beds, water features or decorative edging. Another idea: replace your front door or give it a fresh coat of paint to add a pop of color to your porch. Find more ideas for improving your living spaces at myclipstone.com.
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Workforce Development oper ates the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County. The department administers employment and training programs at no cost to businesses and job seekers. From job fairs and recruiting events to computer skills and resume workshops, Workforce Develop ment offers a regular schedule of interactions to connect job seek ers and local businesses. Visit sccmo.org/Workforce to learn more.
St. Louis Community College (STLCC) and St. Charles Com munity College (SCC) students who earn an Associate of Science in Biology can transfer seamless ly into Logan University’s Bache lor of Science in Human Biology program thanks to new articula tion agreements between the in stitutions. These collaborations mark the first time STLCC, SCC and Logan have partnered on an articulation agreement.
Assumption School Golf Tournament raises nearly $24,000
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The 22nd Annual Assumption School Golf Tournament held at The Falls Golf Club in O’Fallon on Aug. 27, raised nearly $24,000 in proceeds to benefit Catholic education programs in the Assumption Day and the Parish School of Religion schools.
It was a fundraising “par-tee” at the 22nd Annual Assumption School Golf Tournament held at The Falls Golf Club in O’Fal lon, Aug. 27. This popular outing was the place to be, raising near ly $24,000 in proceeds to bene fit Catholic education programs in the Assumption Day and the Parish School of Religion (PSR) schools.Hosted by the Men’s Group of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in O’Fallon, near ly 145 golfers participated in this fundraiser, including Pastor Nick Kastenholz who was celebrating his 59th birthday, Father Bob Ev ans, Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Maryland Heights, State Rep. John Wiemann, his chief of staff, Dave Evans, the Honorable Judge Den nis Chassaniol, O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy, St. Dominic High School President Jim Welby and many more. The four-man scramble began at 11:30 a.m. with a grilled lunch, followed by 18-holes of golf on the championship course that’s known for its beautiful zoysia grass fairways. Throughout the day of play, golfers of all abilities and ages participated in a variety of raffles and putting contests with prizes. The drink cart attendants provided players with unlimited beer, water, and soda, and El Tio Pepe’s famous premium margari tas were a favorite drink oasis for golfers along the way. An evening awards dinner inside the banquet facility rounded out the day’s fes tivities.“We are grateful for everyone’s participation, especially our spon sors of all levels who made this event possible with their generous contributions,” says Dr. Patricia Hensley, Assumption School Prin cipal.
Logan’s Bachelor of Science in Human Biology (BSHB) is a highly-ranked, fully-online de gree ideal for students who prefer an affordable, fast-track program they can complete in less than two years. Atanas Ignatov, PhD, MS, program director of basic science, said Logan is thrilled to enter into 2+2 articulation agree ments with STLCC and SCC. “These partnerships strength en our deep roots within the St. Louis community, allowing us to educate more students and create more future healthcare leaders,” said Dr. Ignatov. “Students can apply their hard-earned credits toward Logan’s Human Biology degree, which has earned a top spot on several ranking plat forms.”According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 20202030, the United States will pro duce three million new jobs for biology majors with a median an nual salary of $65,000.
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“We appreciate being able to partner with Logan University to create an opportunity for St. Lou is Community College biology students to earn their associate of science, then transfer credits toward a bachelor of science. It means that St. Louis area students have yet another excellent path way toward a career in STEM by starting at their local communi ty college. This has the potential for a valuable, long-term impact,” said Andrew Langrehr, Ph.D., vice chancellor for academic af fairs, St. Louis Community Col lege.“Starting at St. Charles Com munity College is a smart way for students to attain the first two years of their college education,” said Nicole Pinaire, Ph.D., SCC associate professor and chair of biology. “Students earning an as sociate of science in biology may transfer to universities like Logan and continue on toward bach elor’s, master’s or doctorate de grees in health-related fields.” In addition to STLCC and SCC, Logan has partnered with other local community colleges on 2+2 articulation agreements. These partnerships include Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Missou ri; Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Missouri; and Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
“everything is going wrong,” re-frame the situation and remind yourself “I can handle this if I take it one step at a time.”
Stress 101 Understanding stress is an import ant step in managing and reducing it.
• Higher levels of the stress hor mone cortisol are linked to in creased risk of high blood pres sure and cardiovascular events like heart disease and stroke.
Practice positivity A positive mindset can improve overall health. Studies show a positive mindset can help you live longer, and happy individuals tend to sleep bet ter, exercise more, eat better and not smoke. Practice positive self-talk to help you stay calm. Instead of saying,
• Work-related stress is associat ed with a 40% increased risk of cardiovascular disease like heart attack and stroke.
Show gratitude Gratitude – or thankfulness – is a powerful tool that can reduce levels of depression and anxiety and improve sleep. Start by simply writing down three things you’re grateful for each day.
Consider these things to know about stress and how it could affect your life:
• Today, one in three adults in the U.S. report being worried or de pressed.
The American Heart Association rec ommends adults get at least 150 min utes per week of moderate-intensity activity, 75 minutes of vigorous activi ty or a combination. Meditate Incorporate meditation and mind fulness practices into your day to give yourself a few minutes to create some distance from daily stress. Some stud ies show meditation can reduce blood pressure, improve sleep, support the immune system and increase your ability to process information.
• The top sources of stress are money, work, family responsi bilities and health concerns.
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Between work, fam ily obligations and a constantly chang ing world, people in the United States are stressed. In fact, U.S. workers are among the most stressed in the world, according to a State of the Glob al Workplace study. While some stress is unavoidable and can be good for you, constant or chronic stress can have real consequenc es for your mental and physicalChronichealth.stress can increase your life time risk of heart disease and stroke. It can also lead to unhealthy habits like overeating, physical inactivity and smoking while also increasing risk factors, including high blood pressure, depression and anxiety. However, a scientific statement from the Ameri can Heart Association shows reducing stress and cultivating a positive mind set can improve health and well-being.
To help people understand the con nection between stress and physical health, the American Heart Associ ation offers these science-backed in sights to help reduce chronic stress. Stay active Exercise is one of the easiest ways to keep your body healthy and release stress. Physical activity is linked to lower risk of diseases, stronger bones and muscles, improved mental health and cognitive function and lower risk of depression. It can also help increase energy and improve quality of sleep.
Find a furry friend Having a pet may help you get more fit; lower stress, blood pressure, cho lesterol and blood sugar; and boost overall happiness and well-being. When you see, touch, hear or talk to companion animals, you may feel a sense of goodwill, joy, nurturing and happiness. At the same time, stress hormones are suppressed. Dog owner ship is also associated with a lower risk of depression, according to research published by the American Heart As sociation.Findmore stress-management tips at Heart.org/stress.
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Mondays: Parent support group Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email meetingsentsarebledself-helpcom.way_parent_help@yahoo.gateBILYisaprogramofforparentsoftrouchildren(allages).Wenotprofessionals,butparhelpingeachother.Thearefreetoattend.
Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in be ginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.
A fall festival of dinner/dance and a silent auction will take place from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Christy Banquet Center at 9000 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon, to ben efit Crossroads Clinic. The clinic provides medical care to qualified individuals between the ages of 18 and 64 in St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln, and Montgomery Counties who do not have Medicare/Med icaid or any insurance. Every visit is completely free. The dinner/auction will be held tickets at $60 per person. To purchase tickets please con tact Leslie Held at 636-3996636.
ONGOING EVENTS
Mondays: NAMI St. Lou is Connection Recovery Support Group If you have mental health con cerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles. Mondays: Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alco holics Anonymous at 636970-0013.
Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-397-0866 if you are inter ested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.
Oct. 1: Quilt show
Tuesdays: Cribbage Club Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-954-3364 for info.
The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314-560-1868.
Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Se nior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are al ways welcome. For more in formation visit atcom/stcharlesareawoodcarvers.http://www.orcontactCharlesSappcwsapp@charter.net.
Mondays: Measurement Mondays: 10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Confer ence room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.
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Mondays: Cottleville Wel don Spring Kiwanis Club Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Monday of the month at noon at The Breakfast Club, 991 Waterbury Falls Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368. New club look ing for new members who want to better our commu nity. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.
EVENTS Sept. 17: Charity dance
Sept. 20: Historical pro gram
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The ladies of the Knights of Columbus are having their annual charity dance 6:30 –11 p.m. at 2199 Post Rd. in O’Fallon. Tickets are $20 and includes beer, soda, snacks and bottled water. There will be a silent auction, attendance prizes, 50/50 and door prizes. For tickets, please call Shirley Boyer or Lisa Neuman at 314566-0725.
In 1997, the Defense Depart ment closed the Aviation and Troop Commands located at 4300 Goodfellow Blvd. in north St. Louis. A 25-year reunion picnic is being orga nized for these fellow work ers and colleagues at Pavilion #3 at Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph Street in St. Charles at 11 a.m. The event is open to all former employees, their families and friends. This is a bring your own food and beverage affair. For further information please contact Mary Ann Chorney at Chor neyma@gmail.com.
The Cornerstone United Methodist Women and the Cover Girls Quilting Circle are sponsoring a quilt show and sale at the Cornerstone United Methodist Church at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The show will feature the quilts of local quilter Clifdel Dowler. Items available for sale are baby quilts, throw quilts, table runners, and oth er handmade items. Admis sion is free (donations accept ed). All donations will support the Cornerstone UMW and the Cover Girls Quilting Cir cle. Visit cornerstoneofallon. org for more information.
Mondays and Wednes days: Tai Chi for arthritis class Every Monday and Wednes day a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recre ation, takes place from 9:1510 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nation ally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more infor mation call 636-949-3372.
Mondays: Optimist Club meetings
The St. Charles County His torical Society is offering a free program titled “DNA, and Research,” including a look at the different major testing companies from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum at 1630 Heritage Landing in St. Peters. Doors will open at 6 p.m. to allow time to browse the current exhibit at the museum. Register at SCCHS. ORG. Sept. 23: Business reunion
Oct. 21: Dinner/dance fundraiser
Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting Candlelighters Women in Re covery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb pre-School, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.
Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more in formation contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@ att.net. Tuesdays: Cribbage Looking for an evening out?
Mondays: American Le gion Post 388 Meets Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636219-0553
The events listed in this section are the latest up dates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and re schedule info.
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Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice Choral Arts Singers practice on Mondays, from 7-9 p.m. at Connection ChristianChurch, 1332 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. New singers (high school and older) are wel come. Auditions are not re quired. See www.concertarts. org. Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise spec ified. Currently, during the COVID pandemic, meetings are held via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm. For more information, contact Beverly Kaskadden at 636-561-6947. Mondays: St. Peters Rota ry Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class 9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-3696521.
Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club TOPS 502 Wright City meets every Wednesday morning at First Baptist Church at 104 Hedeman Ave. in Wright City. Weigh-in 7 - 8:30 a.m. Meeting starts at 9 a.m. For more infor mation call 314-504-5202
Tuesdays: St. Louis Chap ter of the Alzheimer’s As sociation Male Caregiver Experience The group meets on third Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Alzhei mer’s Chapter Office at 9370 Olive Blvd. For more informa tion about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiv er Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/stl. Regis tration is requested before the first meeting.
Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers
Tuesdays: Dardenne Pres byterian Church Basket ball 8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.
Wednesdays: Food pantry Food pantry open Wednesdays to the public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods other necessities.
Wednesdays: Senior citi zen luncheon Every first Wednesday of the month (except January and July), St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive, South in St. Charles will hold a luncheon for men and women 55 and up. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Games (activities) held 12:30 -2 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. Reservations required by the Friday prior to the luncheon by calling 636-946-6799. All are welcome.
Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experi ence required.
Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club Meets at 1380 Boone St., at 12 p.m. in Troy. 636-528-8379.
Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles 12:05 p.m. at Ginghams Homestyle Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Drive, in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a glob al organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one com munity at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for gener ations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636-206-2483. You can also visit http://stcharleski wanis.com.
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Lou is Connection Recovery Support Group If you have mental health con cerns and need support, please come on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers Meetings are held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road in St. Charles. Visitors are always welcome. For more information ter.net.Charleswoodcarvers.com/http://www.stcharlesareavisitorcontactSappatcwsapp@char
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group If you have a family member or friend who is having mental health concerns there is a sup port group for you. It meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace Unit ed Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
Tuesdays: Diabetes sup port group A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except Novem ber and December from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Pla za, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis. A new speaker each month. Questions? Call Amanda Mey er at 636-625-5447.
Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League Wednesdays, April - October. 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. For more information, contact the Lake St. Louis Community As sociation at 636-625-8276.
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Wednesdays: Quilt guild Every Fourth Wednesday from January to October, the Loose Threads Quilt Guild meets at 6:45 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Centre at the St. Peters City Hall on Mexico Road in St. Peters.
Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all wom en’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at JJ’s Restau rant at 1215 S. Duchesne Dr. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-on ly fishing club.
Tuesdays: Cancer support group Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their care giver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organi zation that supports its mem bers in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.
Third Tuesday: Luncheon for seniors On the third Tuesday of every month there is a luncheon for seniors from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church at 1860 Lake St. Lou is Blvd. For more information call 636-561-8951.
Tuesdays: Central Missou ri Railroad Association meeting This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad re tirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meet ings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636279-5522 or 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.
Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting 7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636-3792505.
Come and play cribbage Tues days at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win priz es and awards with semian nual tournaments. ACC sanc tioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.
Tuesdays: Mended Hearts This heart patient support group provides hospital visi tation support for people with any type of heart issues. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Spencer Road St. Charles Library, at the corner of Boone Hills Dr. and Spencer Rd. For additional information please call 636-639-0875.
Tuesdays: O’Fallon Gar den Club Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in May or November.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314-369-6521.
Wednesdays: Monthly vet erans coffee Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Se nior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camara derie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our coun try and share your experience.
Wednesdays: Marine Corps League meeting On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at Pezold Banquet Center, 5701 Hwy N, in Cottleville at 7:00 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www. stcharlesmarine.org.
On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tues day there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertain ment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.
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Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experi ence necessary. 636-928-1928.
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Five of the PGA TOUR Champions top-ranked players have committed to compete at the second an nual Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emer son. Steve Stricker, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Darren Clark, and Charles Schwab Cup leader Steven Alker join the world-class field for this week’s official PGA TOUR Champions stop – Sept. 6–11 – at Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis. Also set to tee it up for the Ascension Charity Classic is recent Payne Stewart Award winner Billy Andrade and fellow Ascension Ambassador Jay Wil liamson.Thelist of top-10 players competing in the 2022 Ascension Charity Classic from the Charles Schwab Cup Money List has now grown to seven, featuring Alker (1), Jerry Kelly (3), Stricker (5), Stephen Ames (6), Thongchai Jaidee (7), Bernhard Langer (8), and Els (9). The field also includes previously released Ascension Ambassador and PGA TOUR Champion’s rookie Justin Leonard and fan favorite John Daly. Stricker, 55, is coming off his second win of the season at The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren. The Wisconsin native has recorded four consecutive multi-win seasons since grabbing his first senior ti tle in 2018 at the Cologuard Classic and boasts nine career PGA TOUR Champions victories. Stricker is currently ranked No. 5 on the Schwab Cup Mon ey List on strength of seven top-10 finishes in nine starts this season. He will be making his Ascension Charity Classic debut next week in St. Louis. Els, 52, is the owner of 19 PGA TOUR titles, in cluding four major championship victories. A twotime PGA TOUR Champions winner, “The Big Easy” was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011. The South African has recorded eight top-10 finishes over 16 starts this season and is ranked No. 9 in Schwab Cup money. His two-under-par 211 in last year’s Ascension Charity Classic was good for a T-33Goosen,finish.53, burst onto the PGA TOUR Champi ons scene in 2019 and finished the season with 12 top-10 finishes over 23 starts, including two run ner-ups and his first senior title at the Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS Championship, resulted in the Tour’s best scoring average (69.14) and Rookie of the Year honors. The South African is currently ranked No. 11 on the Charles Schwab Cup Money List with six top-10s over 14 starts, including his second PGA TOUR Champions victory at the Hoag Classic. Goosen’s PGA TOUR resumé consists of seven wins, including two U.S. Open Championship titles. This will be his second Ascension Charity Classic start and his scoring average at Norwood Hills is 71.67. Clarke, 54, has recorded three PGA TOUR victo ries, including the 2011 Open Championship, and 15 international wins. Since turning 50 in 2018 he has won four times on PGA TOUR Champions, his most recent title coming this July at The Senior Open Championship presented by Rolex for his first senior major. The Northern Ireland native currently sits at No. 13 in the Charles Schwab Cup rankings. This will be his second start at the Ascension Charity Classic after a T-70 finish last year. Alker, 51, burst onto the PGA TOUR Champions scene in August of 2021 with a T-7 finish in his inau gural senior start. He went on to record eight more top-10 finishes over 10 events last season. The New Zealand native has continued his impressive play in 2022 with 12 top-10s in 16 starts, including three wins, two runner-ups, and four third place efforts. Alker’s third title was good for his first senior major at the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. He has held the top spot in the Schwab Cup standings since his win at the Insperity Invitational in May— 13 straight tournaments. This will be Alker’s second start at the Ascension Charity Classic. He finished T-9 at 6-under-par last year with rounds of 71-68-68. Andrade was named the recipient of the 2022 Payne Stewart Award by the PGA TOUR in recogni tion of character, sportsmanship, and dedication to charitable giving. The 58-year-old Rhode Island na tive made his PGA TOUR Champions debut in 2014 before a breakout year the following season that consisted of three wins and a fourth-place finish on the money list. With two top-10 finishes this season, Andrade is currently ranked No. 40 on the Charles Schwab Cup Money List. The Ascension Ambassa dor recorded at T-29 finish at Norwood Hills in his tournament debut last September.
Top-ranked players commit to second annual Ascension Charity Classic
St. Louis native Jay Williamson, 55, made his first PGA TOUR Champions start in February of 2017 after a successful PGA TOUR career that accounted for 18 top-10 finishes and nearly $6 million in earn ings. The Ascension Ambassador has also logged 86 Korn Ferry Tour starts as a professional, including 12 top-10 efforts and a victory at the 2007 Fort Smith Classic. This will be Williamson’s second Ascension Charity Classic start. The Ascension Charity Classic is one of the pre mier Regular Season events on the PGA TOUR Champions and will give way to the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs¾a season-ending, three-tournament series used to determine the TOUR’s season-long champion.Ticketsfor the tournament can be purchased at ascensioncharityclassic.com. Two types of weekly admission options are available, a Clubhouse Ticket as well as a Grounds Ticket. Daily tickets are also of fered. Tickets start at $20, and kids 16 and under can attend for free with a ticketed adult. All three rounds of the Ascension Charity Clas sic presented by Emerson will be broadcast on Golf Channel. Internationally, telecasts air in excess of 170 countries and territories, reaching more than 340 million potential households, and distributed in 15+ markets via GOLFTV. For more information about the Ascension Char ity Classic, including ticket, pro-am and hospitality availability, visit the Ascension Charity Classic web site at ascensioncharityclassic.com. For the latest news and updates on social media, follow the tour nament on Twitter at @ascensionccg, on Facebook at facebook.com/ascensioncharityclassic and Insta gram at @ascensioncharityclassic.
Photo courtesy Funny or Die Caramel Sticky Rolls Servings: 9
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 theaters.neighborhood
Weird Al always had a good ear for parody and a talent for rewriting song lyrics. In the “Weird” trailer, Daniel Radcliffe’s showed how a package of bologna led to a comedic rework ing of the Knack’s 1979 hit “My Sharona.”
In the early 1980’s, Yankovic parodied Toni Ba sil’s hit single “Mickey” with “Ricky,” a funny take on the classic TV series “I Love Lucy” and showed how Lucy, despite Ricky’s objections and lack of talent, still wanted to be an actress and1984singer.was a turning point for Yankovic thanks to “Eat It,” a song that earned a Grammy for Weird Al. Because his song parodied Michael Jackson’s monster hit “Beat It,” he asked an amused Jackson for permission to parody the lyrics and the pop star agreed. “Eat It” went on to become one of Yankovic’s biggest hits. The late, great game show host Art Flemming later appeared in Yankovic’s music video “I Lost on Jeopardy,” a comedic homage to the Greg Kihn band’s hit “Jeopardy.” Al Yankovic branched out with “This is the Life,” the theme song to Michael Keaton’s 1984 gangster com edy “Johnny Dangerously.” Songs by Madonna had become wildly popu lar in the mid-1980’s, which inspired Yankovic to turn her “Like a Virgin” into “Like a Surgeon,” a comedic look at the medical field. A few years later, Weird Al released “Fat,” a single that parodied Michael Jackson’s edgy song “Bad.” Yankovic won another Gram my for the “Fat” music video. One of Yankovic’s best projects was “UHF,” a 1989 theatrical release.
According to Wikipe dia, in 1970, Pasadena disc jockey Barret Eugene “Barry” Hansen created the persona of Dr. De mento and, on his show, began play ing offbeat novelty songs such as Ben ny Bell’s “Shaving Cream” and Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s “Monster Mash.” Hansen’s listeners liked what they heard and his show was later syn dicated to cities across the country, including St. Louis. His show also provided a showcase for the music of Allan Sherman, Ray Stevens and Tom Lehrer.Dr.Demento also mentored Alfred Matthew Yankovic, the musician who used the stage name of “Weird” Al Yankovic. In the upcoming film “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” former “Harry Potter” star Daniel Rad cliffe plays Yankovic in a film that covers his life and struggles with his parents. According to the musician, he used an accordion and a tape recorder to record his first songs. Dr. De mento played “Belvedere Crusin’,” the first song on Yankovic’s tape, on his show and that kick started his musical career.
Directions: Heat oven to 400 F. Spray muffin tin with nonstick cooking Sprinklespray. flour on work surface. Flatten pastry sheet and roll into rectangle. Drizzle caramel sauce over pastry and spread within 1/2 inch of edges. Sprinkle chopped walnuts over caramel sauce.
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There are no alarms set and you are cuddled up in bed after a good night’s sleep. It’s late morn ing and there is nowhere to go, no rushing around to do. No school bus, no work to be done, just re laxing at home with loved ones. However, breakfast is calling your name.Your stomach rumbles as your stumble toward the kitchen. You need something quick and effort less. The kids will be up soon and you know food will be on their minds.When you’re in a pinch, there is nearly nothing better to make than something sweet and filling for a weekend family breakfast. Try these simple and delicious Caramel Sticky Rolls for an easy breakfast for all. The rolls are fluffy, a little crunchy and drizzled with caramel topping.
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Starting on short end, evenly roll pastry with filling to other end. Cut pastry into nine pieces. Place pastries cut side up into muffin cups. Bake 22 minutes, or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan to wire rack. Let cool 10 minutes. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce and dust with powdered sugar.
The trailer for “Weird” looked sufficiently offbeat enough to give the film a chance. The film is scheduled to be released on Nov. 4.
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Weird Al starred as George Newman, the new ly appointed manager of a struggling UHF station. “Seinfeld” star Michael Richards was hilarious as Stanley Spadowski, the station’s janitor who, in addition to cleaning the toilets, hosted a popular show for children. In a dream sequence, Weird Al appeared in an animated music video parody of the Dire Straights hit “Money for Nothing” that for licensing pur posed was entitled “Money for Nothing/Bever ly Hillbillies.”
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Cat – Miss Fuzzybumkins: “Okay Fuzzy, we’re going to leave you here for the weekend. There’s a bag of unopened food in the pantry, you know how to rip into it and you can push the sink fau cet on if you need water. You be good and we’ll see you on Monday.” Monday: Miss Fuzzybumkins is in the exact same spot and has not moved a whisker. “Oh, did my little itty bitty kitty witty miss her mama?”Fuzzy yawns stretches her arms out and makes a few air biscuits. “Huh, you guys haven’t left yet?” Yawns again. “Wake me when you’re back, on second thought…don’t. I need my beauty rest.” Rolls over and collapses into a deep coma.
Cindy Moore is the moth er of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nif ty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hi larity in strange and unusu al places including public restrooms, the lint fil ter, and church meet ings. 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.
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Dog – Sir Bumsniffins: “Okie dokie Bumsie, I’m going to leave you here while I run to the curb and get the mail. You’ve got plenty of food and water and toys and your best blankie and a pile of bones to gnaw on and if you get depressed or lonely and suffer from one of your separa tion anxiety attacks, you’ve got your favorite emotional support stuffed animal.
‘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
National Dog Day was the end of August so to celebrate it we did the only logical thing anyone with an ounce of alle giance would do, we got a new cat. Now before you dog lovers scoff at this blasphemy, realize I do love dogs and have had several in my lifetime. It’s just that my hus band and I travel a bit and cats are much easier to leave at home on their own. Here’s how it goes.
Remember to chew on Mr. Sharky and it will help you to relax. I’ll hurry really, really fast so just look out the win dow and you’ll see me. I’ll only take a minute.”On returning from mailbox: The kibble is gone and the water bowl has been sloshed over. The floor is covered in gobs of fluffy bat ting because the couch has been shredded into confetti. The dog is on the floor experiencing a breathing seizure. Mr. Sharky has been ingested and is lodged into Bumsie’s windpipe; the tail is dangling out of his mouth. Mr. Sharky is blue… so is the dog. So, until we can stay with our animals 24/7 we’ll have to settle for the ever-independent, self-reliant feline. She’s still here, right where we left her 24/7 days ago.
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