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Festival of Lights
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Submitted photo Beginning at 5 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 28, the St. Charles community will gather to light a nine-foot Chanukah menorah at Berthold Square at 221 South Main. The third-annual event is open to the public and free of charge. The ceremony, organized by the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County, is expected to feature prominent community officials and leaders, including County Executive Steve Ehlmann, Mayor Dan Borgmeyer and State Rep. Adam Schwadron.
The Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County’s Chanukah on Main Street returns for its third year in St. Charles By Brett Auten Chanukah on Main Street returns for its third go-around. The ceremony, organized by the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County, will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at Berthold Square at 221 Main Street in St. Charles. The lighting of a nine-foot Chanukah menorah followed by a community-wide celebration is the first night of the eight-day holiday. The event is open to the public and free of charge. According to the most recent demo-
graphic study sponsored by the Jewish Federation of St. Louis an estimated 5,800 (nearly 10-percent) of the region’s 61,000 Jews live in St. Charles County. Bassy Landa, who, together with her husband, Rabbi Chaim Landa directs the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County, as well as the St. Charles Jewish Family Network, said that you can expect a fun and enjoyable evening for the entire family whether or not you celebrate Chanukah. “The first year we hosted Chanukah on Main Street we were hoping for a couple of dozen people, more than 300 people
showed up,” Landa said. “That’s just the way it’s been for our community.” Recently, over 1,000 visitors came to the St. Charles Jewish Festival. “We had 300 people for Chanukah, 140 people for Rosh Hashanah, it’s been kinda wild,” Landa said. “The St. Charles Jewish community has been growing by leaps and bounds. We’re very excited about this year’s program.” For the remaining days of Chanukah, there will be a Chanukah at the Police StaSee ‘LIGHTS’ page 2
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Submitted photos Beginning at 5 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 28, the St. Charles community will gather to light a nine-foot Chanukah menorah at Berthold Square at 221 South Main. The third-annual event is open to the public and free of charge. The ceremony, organized by the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County, is expected to feature prominent community officials and leaders, including County Executive Steve Ehlmann, Mayor Dan Borgmeyer and State Rep. Adam Schwadron.
‘LIGHTS’ from cover tion on Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. and a Chanukah Menora Lighting at New Town on Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. Following Sunday’s lighting ceremony, you can bask in Jewish holiday music and enjoy children’s activities, including a gelt (candy) drop and a chance to meet and take a photo with Dreidel Man. “It’s an exciting time for our community, and a special time of year to come together,” Rabbi Chaim Landa said. “The menorah serves as a symbol of America’s dedication to preserve and encourage the right and liberty of all its citizens to practice their religion freely, openly and with pride.”
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The menorah lighting is open to the entire community, and is part of the worldwide Chanukah campaign. The message of Chanukah is the message of light. “A small amount of light dispels a lot of darkness,” Rabbi Landa said. “Another act of love and kindness, another act of light, can make all the difference.” St. Charles’ menorah is one of more than 15,000 large public menorahs. In St. Charles County alone, there will be three public menorah lightings this Chanukah holiday. Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, begins this year on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 28 and concludes the evening of Dec. 6. It commemorates the victory of a militarily weak Jewish people who defeated the Syrian Greeks who had overrun ancient Israel and sought to impose restrictions on the Jewish way of life and prohibit religious freedom. Jews celebrate Chanukah for eight days by lighting an eight-branched candelabrum known as a menorah. Today, people of all faiths consider the holiday a symbol and message of the triumph of freedom over oppression, of spirit over matter, of light over darkness. The Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County offers Jewish education, outreach and social service programming for families and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and affiliations. For more information, visit www.JewishStCharles.org. For more information and to secure your free tickets, visit: JewishStCharles.org/Chanukah
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Lindenwood University to host annual Winterfest Lindenwood University will host its annual Winterfest, Dec. 5 from 4:30 – 8 p.m. on the heritage side of campus. Formerly known as Christmas Walk, the event brings together the campus and the community for an evening of holiday merriment. Winterfest is a free event providing holiday fun for the entire family with a variety of activities. Take an evening stroll through 3,000 luminaries on campus, sing carols with Lindenwood’s
Voices Only acapella group, decorate holiday cookies, create holiday crafts, listen to holiday stories read by Mrs. Claus, take family photos in a real sleigh, talk to Santa, and more. Guests are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Salvation Army, and will receive an event t-shirt while supplies last. For a full list of events and more information, visit www.lindenwood.edu/winterfest.
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‘Tis the season to visit a St. Charles County park for an extra dose of holiday cheer and family-friendly fun! The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is offering festive events and activities in November, December and January.
museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday–Saturday; and 12 to 5 p.m., Sunday; closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. While you’re there, don’t forget to drop off a new, unwrapped toy in the Toys for Tots boxes located in the lobby through Dec. 9.
Letters to Santa - Now through Dec. 6 • Kinetic Park, 7801 Town Square Avenue, Dardenne Prairie Kinetic Park is serving as a drop-off location for letters to Santa. Children ages eight and under are invited to write a letter and bring it to the park along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope before Dec. 6, and they will receive a letter from Santa before Christmas. Santa’s mailbox is located inside the park building. Winter park hours are from 12 to 8 p.m., daily. While visiting, children and adults can enjoy playing games inside the complex and climbing to the top of the 30-foot rock-climbing wall from 2 to 6 p.m., daily. If the pavement is dry outside, bring a skateboard, scooter or bike and ride the nation’s largest asphalt pump track, the largest outdoor bike and skate course in Missouri, and the new Bike Playground and Skills Course. Helmets and a parent-signed waiver are required to utilize the park’s extreme sports amenities. For more information, call Kinetic Park at 636-5614964.
Christmas Candlelight Walks - Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11 • The Historic Daniel Boone Home, 1868 Highway F, Defiance Experience a night of warmth and beauty this holiday season at Christmas Candlelight Walks at The Historic Daniel Boone Home. Step back in time to observe Christmas traditions of the past while strolling through the enchanting village illuminated with thousands of candle-lit lanterns. Along the way, visit with “Daniel and Rebecca Boone” inside the Boone Home as they reminisce about winters past. Guests will tour the inside of the home and hear storytellers inside buildings throughout the historic village grounds every eight-to-10 minutes. Tickets for the 8 p.m. session remain and are $12 per person in advance if pre-registered before Nov. 19. Tickets are $15 after that date and may not be available at the door if the program sells out. Visit stccparks.org and click on “Activity Registration” or call the historic park at 636-798-2005 to make a reservation.
Holiday Toy Train Display - Saturday, Nov. 27 to Jan. 2 • St. Charles County Heritage Museum, 1630 Heritage Landing near St. Charles If you’re looking for something festive to do this holiday season, bring the family out to the Heritage Museum to see the annual Holiday Toy Train Display. The popular St. Charles County attraction opens the weekend after Thanksgiving and is a must-see for children and adults alike. This year’s display features new St. Charles County landmark buildings and multiple trains, including the new Winter Wonderland Express. Watch the locomotives as they glide along the tracks through wintry scenes that highlight the historic Boone Village, Hays Home, Heritage Museum, the 1860s homestead at Towne Park, and more. A miniature replica of St. John’s United Church of Christ, built in St. Charles in 1907, is one of the newest scenes to marvel over. The display also features a North Pole scene with Mrs. Claus’ bake shop, Santa’s cabin and the Elf Toy Factory. Admission is free. The
Take a Hike 2021! - Dec. 31 • Quail Ridge Park, 560 Interstate Drive, Wentzville Finish out the year on the right foot by grabbing your winter gear and taking a hike with Park Rangers from 1 to 3:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve day. The hike will be a moderate, yet rugged, 2.5 miles in the park. Participants ages eight and up should be prepared to brave cold the weather and slippery conditions by dressing in layers and wearing sturdy boots. Pre-registration is required. Visit https:// bit.ly/TakeAHikeDec2021 online or call the Parks Department at 636-949-7535. If there is inclement weather on the day of the event, visit the Rainout Line app on the Parks Department website at stccparks.org or call 636-707-0011 to find out the status of the program. For more information about the holiday happenings and other park events, visit the St. Charles County Parks website at stccparks.org and click on “Activity Registration.”
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In three years, Wentzville has diverted 150,000 pounds of e-waste from landfills More than 515 participants attended Wentzville’s 2021 Electronics Recycling and Document Shredding event at Holt High School on Oct. 30. Approximately 22,450 pounds of electronic waste (e-waste) was collected and thousands of pounds of personal documents were shredded as part of this recurring community event. Documents were shredded onsite to prevent identity theft and ensure personal and confidential information was properly disposed of. Electronic items collected primarily included computer-related equipment, such as laptops, monitors and printers. This event was coordinated by the city with support from Midwest Recycling Center, Shredit and the Wentzville School District. “We are so thankful that we’re able to offer this service to the community. We especially want to thank
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our hard-working volunteers and all the residents who came out to participate in the event!” said Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione. Collectively, since the city began hosting these events in January of 2018, over 150,000 pounds of e-waste has been diverted from the
landfill. The city plans to continue these events to help the community properly dispose of electronic waste. The next event is currently set for Nov. 5, 2022. Watch for updates on the city’s social media channels and at www. wentzvillemo.gov.
St. Charles County Executive urges extension of Temporary Certificate for Spire STL Pipeline With just a little more than a month left before a possible shutdown of the Spire STL Pipeline, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has authorized the County Counselor’s Office to file a motion to intervene with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on behalf of the residents and businesses of the county. The motion states that St. Charles County Government has important information and perspectives to bring to the process and asks that the agency hear them in consideration of the public’s interest. The County executive this week also sent a letter to FERC, officially filing comments with the agency urging officials to immediately extend the 90-day temporary certificate to allow Spire to continue use of the pipeline past Dec. 13. “While I am aware that on Sept. 14,
2021, FERC acted sua sponte to issue a 90-day Temporary Certificate for the Spire STL Pipeline in order to ‘ensure continuity of service for a limited period while the Commission considers appropriate next steps,” the letter states. “The 90-day Temporary Certificate expires on Dece. 13, 2021, absent further action by FERC. That looming deadline leaves our community with an unanswered question that is causing great concern amongst our citizens, employers, and emergency response personnel.” The county executive contacted Spire officials last month and instructed them to brief him on the details of the possible shutdown. Spire has been working with the executive office and emergency management personnel throughout the county to plan for the potential shutdown.
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St. Charles County Police urge citizens to remain cautious about auto thefts, break-ins and catalytic converter thefts Auto thefts in the St. Charles County region continue to be top of mind for law enforcement and prosecutors. The St. Charles County Police Department and the county’s Prosecuting Attorney’s Office joined St. Louis County area departments for a press conference Nov. 16, to raise awareness and show unity in addressing a recent upsurge in car break-ins, motor vehicle thefts, and catalytic converter thefts. In St. Charles County, an uptick in break-ins and thefts at the beginning of this year led the police chiefs in St. Charles County, supported by County Prosecuting Attorney Tim Loh-
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mar, to form a task force to combat the problem. The task force made more than 100 arrests by mid-April, seized weapons and recovered stolen cars. Lohmar committed that anyone caught stealing or breaking into a vehicle in St. Charles County will face charges from his office that will require mandatory jail time and he will seek higher bonds. Surveillance and statistics show the thieves run in groups, according to Chief Frisz. While there have been 65 motor vehicle thefts and 53 thefts from motor vehicles thus far this year (down 63.5 percent and 43.5 percent from 2020, respectively), arrests for those crimes are up. Motor vehicle thefts have resulted in the arrest of 76 juveniles and 342 adults this year, while 127 juveniles and 316 adults have been arrested for stealing from cars. Both the number of motor vehicle thefts and thefts of valuables from motor vehicles are down substantially year-to-date in 2021 from 2020, but catalytic converter thefts have increased 17.5 percent, with 47 reported in the county this year. Police have arrested six juveniles and 64 adults for those crimes so far. Citizens are asked to remain alert, especially during the holidays. “These crimes haven’t just become an issue as the holidays approach,” Chief Frisz says. “We
have been addressing them all year. But thefts of all kinds can intensify over the holidays, and we are asking everyone to observe safety precautions. We tell people to ‘lock it or lose it,’ for a reason.” Chief Frisz says perpetrators target unlocked vehicles with keys or fobs left in them or other valuables left unsecured and in plain view. He advises car owners to park in well-lit areas and close to building entrances, when possible. “If you have a garage, park your car in it and keep the garage door closed,” he says. Catalytic converters, however, are more difficult to protect. They are targeted because they are relatively easy to steal and are made of metals that can be stripped and sold. Besides parking in well-lit or protected areas, having the converter welded to your car’s frame, engraving your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the converter to alert a scrap dealer it has been stolen, and setting your car’s alarm to go off when it detects vibration are other ways to help protect catalytic converter theft. Chief Frisz has a word of caution for people who see someone trying to steal their car or converter, “Call 9-1-1,” he says. “If you’re at home, turn on the lights. Don’t confront them because very often they are armed.”
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St. Louis Funny Bone Comedy Club now open at Streets of St. Charles St. Louis Funny Bone Comedy Club has opened, augmenting the existing entertainment lineup at Streets of St. Charles. As St. Louis’ premier local venue for comedy for over 30 years, this new location is on Beale Street between Prasino and Arch Apparel. Funny Bone is a family-owned comedy club that hosts talent from both the St. Louis area and nationally touring comedians. The club also offers a weekly open mic night on Tuesdays. More information about ticketing and upcoming acts is available on its website. Funny Bone owner, Jerry Kubach, is excited to join the vibrant atmosphere at Streets of St. Charles.
“We’re thrilled to open this new venue in St. Charles and bring our comedic offerings to a different audience. Funny Bone is the perfect complement to the existing dining and entertainment options,” stated Kubach. Another recent addition to Streets of St. Charles is the Socialite from Angela Trokey and Lisa Rose, the women behind Pleated Boutique. Trokey says of The Socialite, “The Socialite is a modern gift and party store, where you are sure to find the perfect touch to any party or gift. Our shoppers have the best time here at The Socialite and always leave with a genuine smile and a spin on our wheel of prizes! The So-
cialite was designed to be a fun place where you can shop for unique and fun items, as well as have a laugh -- and a cocktail -with your friends!” Hot Box Cookies will be opening at Streets of St. Charles later in the year. The chain was founded in 2008 and has been making and delivering cookies ever since. Its founder, Corey Rimmel, started the business in Columbia, Missouri, when he was a student at the University of Missouri. Hot Box currently has five locations throughout the state and offers cookie cakes and ice cream sandwiches in addition to its variety of cookie flavors. Patricia Kueneke, Manager of Property Management
and Leasing for Streets of St. Charles, expressed her excitement at the new additions, “These new tenants fit very naturally into the vibrant atmosphere at Streets of St. Charles.
We’re proud to expand our offerings with Funny Bone Comedy Club, the Socialite, and Hot Box Cookies. Visit Streets of St. Charles to dine, live, work, shop, and laugh!”
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Dentists of St. Peters celebrates first year anniversary with ribbon cutting Owner/ Doctor Ashutosh Shrivastava, DMD and Operations Manager Marlena Gomez celebrated the First Year in business for Dentists of St. Peters on Nov. 2. Joining Shrivastava and Gomez were staff members, St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, Aldermen President Joyce Townsend, Alderman Gregg Sartorius, ambassadors and staff with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Dentists of St. Peters is located at 7080 Mexico Road in St. Peters and opened during the fall of 2020. Their office offers essential and cosmetic dentistry options including teeth whitening, dentures, implants, teeth extractions and veneers. With special equipment on site, Dentists of St. Peters can create a crown in just one hour, making the need for a temporary crown and second appointment unnecessary. Shrivastava has been in a dentist for 21 years and volunteers his time as Clinical Director for the Midwest region of Special Smiles, a discipline of Healthy Athletes and the Special Olympics. He has been specially trained to provide dental
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care for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. For more information on hours of operation, types of insurance accepted and services provided, please visit their website at DentistsofStPeters.com or call their office at 636-362-6723.
Frenchtown Tattoo Company celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Frenchtown Tattoo Company held a grand opening event Nov. 6 in St Charles Frenchtown. Pictured (from left) are Taylor Meyer (owner), Jeremy Buschmann (artist), Jeff Bowman (artist), Benjamin Graham (artist), Devon Plopper (artist), Logan Martin (artist), Derek Heidorn (owner/artist), Tony Veinot (artist), Christopher Kyle (Chairman of Ward 1) and Mike Kliinghammer (Director of Economic Development).
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November 24, 2021 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com Dec. 5 and Dec. 12: Holiday concerts
Take Notice . . . The events listed in this section are the latest updates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and reschedule info.
EVENTS Dec. 5: Winterfest
Lindenwood University will host its annual Winterfest from 4:30 – 8 p.m. on the
heritage side of campus. For a full list of events and more information, visit www.lindenwood.edu/winterfest.
The Choral Arts Singers will be performing live holiday concerts this December on Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. at Connection Christian Church at 1332 Feise Rd. in Dardenne Prairie, and on Dec.12 at 2 p.m. at Living Lord Lutheran Church at 500 Cedar Circle Drive in Lake St. Louis. Concerts are free, donations are appreciated. Please visit www.concertarts.org, for more concert details and a video preview.
Dec. 12: Holiday home tour
holiday performance by the Choral Arts singers
Sunday, December 5, 2:00 p.m.
Connection Christian Church 1332 Feise Road, Dardenne Praire, MO
Sunday, December 12, 2:00 p.m.
Living Lord Lutheran Church 500 Cedar Circle Drive, Lake St. Louis, MO
Admission is FREE. Donations appreciated. www.concertarts.org
Join the Wentzville Community Historical Society for their third annual Holiday Home Tour. The tour this year will be a driving tour, and will start at the Historical Center at 310 W. Pearce Blvd. From there you’ll be able to drive and enter several decorated homes in downtown Wentzville. Afterwards, you are invited to continue the fun at Friendship Brewery Company, where you will be given a free drink ticket, and be eligible for a lovely gift basket. There will also be 50/50 raffle tickets for sale. The homes will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. (last tour starts at 6 p.m.). Tickets are $20, and may be purchased before the event at Ellbee’s General Store, Ehll’s Western Auto as well as being available the day of the event at the Historical Center. Proceeds go to the Wentzville Historical Society. For more details visit www. wentzvillehistoricalsociety. org.
ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings
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.
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Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.
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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 beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.
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 gateway_parent_help@ yahoo.com. BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.
Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Con nection Recovery Support Group
If you have mental health concerns 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.
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stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.
Mondays: Cottleville Weldon 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 looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314-583-0538.
Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting
Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www. stcharlesareawoodcarvers. com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter.net.
Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice
Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.
Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings
Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise specified. 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 Rotary 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. 314369-6521.
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 interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.
Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets
Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-219-0553.
Mondays: Measurement Mondays:
10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference 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.
Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class
Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Are-
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Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting
Candlelighters Women in Recovery 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: 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 more information.
Tuesdays: Seniors group
Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636561-8951.
Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting
The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jackross@att.net.
Tuesdays: Cribbage
Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636233-8032.
Tuesdays: Diabetes support group
A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except November and December from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Plaza, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis. A new speaker each month. Questions? Call Amanda Meyer at 636-6255447.
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
global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community 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 generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636-206-2483. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis. com.
Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.
Tuesdays: Meeting
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7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636-3792505.
Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience
The group meets on third Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Alzheimer’s Chapter Office at 9370 Olive Blvd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800272-3900 or visit www.alz. org/stl. Registration is requested before the first meeting.
Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers
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 Tuesday there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.
Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee
Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group
If you have mental health concerns 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.
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group
If you have a family member or friend who is having mental health concerns there is a support group for you. It meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
Tuesdays: Presbyterian Basketball
Dardenne Church
8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.
Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting
This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.
Tuesdays: Cancer support group
Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver 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.
Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden 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 August or November.
Tuesdays: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner.
5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636-947-7666.
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Sports you see with Gary B . . . Local high school athlete commits to Mizzou Recently, Brett Norfleet, a four-star Francis Howell High tight end for the football club, announced his verbal commitment to the University of Missouri-Columbia. Norfleet is also a standout pitcher and first baseman and is the first football commitment for the 2023 class. He is a 6-foot-7, 225-pound junior and is rated the nation’s No. 12 tight end for the 2023 recruiting class. Several other colleges besides Mizzou had approached Norfleet; Arkansas, Florida State, Kentucky, Michigan, Michigan Sate, Tennessee, among others. *A great future
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Ambush open season at home on Black Friday The St. Louis Ambush play professional soccer at the Family Arena and play in the MASL. The team finished preseason action with their second win in as many days when they defeated the Wichita Wings 8-6 at the Family Arena Saturday night. The 2021-22 regular season kicks off at home for the Ambush on Black Friday, Nov. 26, when the cross-state rival Kansas City Comets invade the Family Arena for a 5:05 p.m. matchup. Greg Muhr will lead the Ambush behind the bench as the head coach with a very talented group of professionals to entertain the hometown fans. Fans can stay current on all Ambush news by visiting the team’s official website, www.STLAmbush.com and on social media outlets. *Looking forward to a very successful season Volleyball players at Lindenwood get honors in the classroom and on the court Lindenwood University has added a few more names to the already lengthy list of athletes that excel in the classroom and in their sport. Mackenzi Sifuentes of the Lindenwood women’s volleyball team has earned first-team all-GLVC honors as
announced by the conference recently. The redshirt junior has now garnered a first-team selection each of the last two years. She is a 6-1 middle blocker and tallied a team-leading 258 kills, 82 blocks, while recording 38 digs and eight assists during the season. The Lake St. Louis native led the conference in hitting percentage (.377), while finishing fifth in service aces with 37. Nyah Wilson was touted as Lindenwood’s recipient of the GLVC James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Award nomination. To be nominated, the individual must be in good academic standing and have demonstrated good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting. Wilson is now eligible to become one of the Lions’ two Spalding Sportsmanship Award winners, which will be announced at the end of the academic year. *Very impressive Guns ‘N Hoses shine tonight at Enterprise Center The annual charity boxing and MMA event has been in existence since 1987 benefiting the Back-Stoppers, a nonprofit organization that assists families of first responders who have died in the line of duty. FOX2 will televise portions of the event on Thanksgiving Eve. Visit www.GunsNHoses.com to become a part of this unique event or just to contribute. * One of the best
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, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, and is 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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ooking for the perfect food for entertaining friends or family during the holidays? Cheese is always a crowd pleaser. No food is as luxurious or as versatile as cheese. It is both elegant and casual, from serving on a simple sandwich to baking into a phyllo crust. Cheese is delicious cubed, shredded, grated, or creamed. It is a finger food, a dip, and a sauce. For more information on dairy’s health benefits or to request a “Pleasing Pairing with Cheese” brochure, visit www.stldairycouncil.org.
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This cheesy fondue pairs well with a variety of dippers! Serve this hearty fondue as an appetizer or a main dish. Serving Size: 1/2 cup | Makes: 10 Servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 1-teaspoon salt 2 cups lowfat milk ½-teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I usually use mild or medium) 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese Dippers for fondue (ham, pea pods, crackers, crusty bread, carrot chips)
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Melt the butter over low heat and then add the cornstarch, stirring until well combined.
Mix just until the cheese melts and transfer into large serving dish or fondue pot and serve with your favorite dippers.
Mix the salt in well and then add the milk. Stir continually over medium-low heat until boiling. Continue to stir and boil the mixture for one minute. Add Worcestershire sauce. Turn the heat down and add the cheddar and
Nutrition Information (per serving of fondue) Calories: 241; Fat: 19g; Protein: 14g; Calcium: 36%DV
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“Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” apparating to HBO Max in January
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Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
n the 1990’s, Joanne Kathleen “J.K.” Rowling conceived the idea for the “Harry Potter” novels while sitting on a delayed train to London. Rowling’s imagination gave birth to the famous wizard and in 1997, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” was released in the United Kingdom (the title was changed to “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” for readers in other countries). All seven books in the series have film adaptations, but the seventh book covering “The Deathly Hallows” was released as two separate movies. This coming January, the HBO Max streaming service will release “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” a retrospective that contains interviews with the cast and behind-the-scenes details. J.K. Rowling must be languishing in Azkaban prison and watched by the Dementors because she will not be featured in the special. It’s rather odd that the creator of a beloved series of books and movies will not join the celebration. When the first “Harry Potter” film arrived in theaters, the first four of Rowling’s “Harry Potter” books were available in stores. Although avid readers knew the characters and situations by heart, newcomers to Hogwarts
dle of it. Each school year brought new books, lessons and challenges, some of them potentially lethal. Mr. Potter and his classmates studied magic at Hogwarts, but the books and films focused on other traits such as courage, honestly and standing up for what you believe. Fellow student Neville Longbottom, for instance, tried to stop Harry, Ron and Hermione one evening as they snuck out of their dormitory. Hermione Harry Potter image courtesy Warner Brothers. temporarily petrified their classmate, but Neville’s courage and willingness Photo courtesy Bigstock to do the right thing served him well needed to catch up. The story focused on throughout the series. Harry, an orphaned child of magical parentAccording to “Geek Tyrant,” Chris Columage who fought against the evil Lord Volde- bus, director of the first two “Potter” movies, mort. After the death of his parents, Harry wants to adapt the Broadway version of “Harwas sent to live with his aunt and uncle, but ry Potter and the Cursed Child” for the big they refused to acknowledge or encourage his screen. Since the story is set 19 years after magical heritage. the final film, original stars Daniel Radcliffe, He endured years of neglect until his 11th Emma Watson and Rupert Grint are now the birthday when a gentle giant named Hagrid right ages to portray their characters as adults. told him that he was a wizard. His arrival at Columbus referred to this as “Cinematic Bliss” his magical school showed him how much and a little movie magic could make his wish he had been missing. Harry became close a reality. friends with Ron Weasley and Hermione “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Granger and, whenever there was trouble, Hogwarts” debuts on HBO Max at the stroke Harry and his friends were usually in the mid- of midnight on Jan. 1, 2022.
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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
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he Christmas music has already been blasting away on the radio for over two weeks now. It’s always a jolt; especially if Halloween isn’t quite over. I had just barely gotten that piece of candy corn out from in between my back molar. It took an entire week for the thing to finally dissolve. I was driving to the store—well actually, speeding to the store. There were reports that turkeys were in short supply. I wasn’t going to take any chances. I turned on the radio hoping to listen to the news update, maybe the shortage was just a hoax. Instead my ears were assaulted with Burl Ives belting out “Holly Jolly Christmas”. Really Burl, couldn’t you wait? Burl has no say; he’s been on the other side for far too long and can’t get in touch with us. Reception must be bad over there; no bars, no signal, spotty cell service and dropped calls. I suppose that’s why they call it the dead zone. I switched channels only to hear “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”. Ugh! Not in the mood for Christmas, particularly when I hadn’t figured out the Thanksgiving situation yet. I pulled into the store parking lot and made my way to the frozen foods section. Already a crowd had formed. I tried to squeeze through the mob. A burly man shoved me aside. Hmph! The last “burly” man I encountered was singing Christmas songs to me and not nearly as rude. “Excuse me, but I’m trying to get to the meat aisle,” I said.
“You and a hundred other people. Get back in line and wait your turn,” he grumbled. “You mean this is the line for turkeys?” “Ya, and if you try and cut in line again, you’ll get smacked in the head with a sack of frozen giblets.” I waited as the crowd got more ginned up and compressed until I feared for my life. Well actually, I had to go to the bathroom. It always hits at the most inopportune time, typically around 3 a.m. I broke out of line and headed towards plan B: aisle 7--the canned meat section. This year’s turkey will be a lump of Spam nicely sculpted into the shape of a gigantic drumstick. I’ll just pour a thick layer of gravy over it and no one will be the wiser.
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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. Lacking imagination 6. Afflict 9. Bob of boxing world 13. From then on 14. Ornamental pond dweller 15. Not asleep 16. Cuzco valley people 17. Overnight lodging 18. 5th of 7 canonical hours 19. *Brothers Grimm language 21. *Language considered to have most words 23. Man’s tasseled hat 24. Cross to bear 25. Retriever’s word, for short 28. Person, place or thing 30. Like a bow or a racket 35. Pale ____ beverage, pl. 37. It has multiple limbs 39. Mister in Madrid 40. Spare in a trunk 41. Manuscript changes 43. Romantic occurrence 44. Letter-shaped girder 46. Russian mountain range 47. Curved molding 48. HNO3 acid 50. Egyptian goddess of fertility 52. Rub the wrong way
53. CISC alternative 55. Cry of horror, in comics 57. *First language spoken in outer space 61. *Once considered the language of diplomacy 64. Like old cracker 65. What acrimony and acrobat have in common 67. Get ready to drive, on a golf course 69. It’s often rewarded with a medal in military 70. Sturgeon yield 71. Backyards separator? 72. “That was close!” 73. “C’____ la vie!” 74. “Silas Marner” novelist DOWN 1. Pressure unit 2. A year in a trunk 3. It’s sometimes enough 4. Cozy accessory 5. Unquestioning ones 6. Similar 7. H+, e.g. 8. Flax-derived fabric 9. Deserter’s acronym 10. Indian princess 11. Luau instrument, pl. 12. Mosquito net, e.g. 15. Teenagers’ emotions 20. Nitrogen, in the olden days
22. *Greek N, pl. 24. Relating to dreams 25. *”Veni, vidi, vici” language 26. “My wife can vouch for me”, e.g. 27. Prince’s “Raspberry ____” 29. *Pakistani language 31. Make over 32. Eel in a sushi restaurant 33. Annotator 34. *Hellenic language 36. Popular way to cook tuna 38. *Greek H, pl. 42. More like a fox 45. Quaggier 49. Langley, VA org. 51. Be full of anger 54. Rabbit trap 56. Land on patellas 57. Invitation acronym 58. One of Four Corners states 59. Price reduction 60. Snail-like 61. Guitar part 62. Ghana monetary unit 63. Designer Boss 66. Trigonometry abbr. 68. Favorite one
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