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DINING • SHOPPING • ENTERTAINMENT • RECREATION • CULTURE

FF TIME O The GO-TO Guide To What’s Happening in St Charles

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Dazzle Her With A New Kitchen For Valentine’s Day

Rock ‘n Roll Connection Exclusive interview with

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Steve Rosen, one of the

groundbreaking K-SHE DJs from the Exclusive interview with late 1960s- See Page 24

JD Blackfoot, a true “K-SHE Klassic” Artist For more information, see page 12

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St. Louis Clinical Trials Do you know these FACTS about Alzheimer’s disease? • At age 65, there’s a 1 in 8 chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) • That risk increases to a 1 in 2 chance at age 85 • There is no cure for AD…and no way to delay its symptoms There is, however, a way to get involved in increasing the overall understanding of this condition. The TOMMORROW study is a clinical research study seeking healthy senior participants between the ages of 65 and 83 to help us learn more about the early phase of AD.

learn more: CALL 314-720-3592 OR VISIT WWW.ResearchForTomorrow.COM

If you are selected as a study participant, you will not have to pay for your investigational medication, study visits, or any tests that are part of the study. Transportation assistance may also be available.

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Happy Valentine’s Day from owners, Jeff and Gary

For Valentine’s Day, shop Diamond Shoppe Jewelers!

s soon as you walk in, you will automatically sense the warmth and genuine upbeat vibe! From Valina to Angela to Elle and also proud carrier of G Shock watches - Diamond Shoppe Jewelers has everything you are looking for this Valentine’s Day. Fine jewelry for that special person or even yourself!

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• We even have Simon Golub!

Call 636-279-1375 • 7127 Mexico Rd (in St Peters, just west of Mid Rivers Mall Drive on the south side)

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Contents TIME OFF

JAN-FEB, 2015

Your Guide To What’s Happening In The St. Charles County Region Editorial Features

New Businesses.........................6 January Events ..........................8 On The Front Cover ................12 C & G Cabinets & Granite February Events.......................14 Get Fit! .......................................18 Learn Something New in 2015!..........................................20 Rock & Roll Connection .........24 Interview with Steve Rosen Business Brief...........................26 Who’s Who ...............................30

Advertorial Features The Beauty Spot ........................5 Choice Cabinet ...........................7 Richbuilt Basement & Remodeling...............................23 Harvestowne Auto Body.......23 The Brick Oven ........................28 La Chata

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Stygar Family of Funerals ....31 FREE On-Line Subcriptions... E-mail: timeoff@gatewaycreative.net or view on Facebook anytime!

Copies ore distributed through direct mail and at more than 400 locations throughout St. Charles, including select Schnucks & Dierbergs

Join Us In the TimeOff Treasure Hunt! Page 4, 8, 14 Gateway Creative, Inc. is a proud member of...

Pick up a copy of our “sister” publication Out ’n Around in Chesterfield/West County. Both magazines are published by Gateway Creative, Inc. and reach more than 100,000 people in the two areas. Published bi-monthly. ©2015. Dates are: Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul/Aug, Sept/Oct, Nov/Dev No Part of This Publication May Be Reproduced Without the Permission of the Publisher. Publisher- Pat Catanzaro, Gateway Creative, Inc. Creative Design/Production- Dave Schellenberg Advertising Sales-Pat Catanzaro, Phil Catanzaro, Director of Sales- Michael Grafman Editorial Writers- Robin Garrison Leach, Scott Drachnik Event Coordinator- Robin Leach

Join In the TimeOff Treasure Hunt Contest Join us in our fun Treasure Hunt contest and be eligible to win a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant. Simply find our icon- a TimeOff clock, of course! Then mail, fax or email your name, address, phone number and where you picked up a copy of TimeOff. Clue- It’s hidden somewhere in TWO of our ads. Congratulations to our winners of last issue’s contest: Robert Shanahan of O’Fallon who picked up his copy at Culver’s & Amanda Cox of St. Charles who received her copy in the mail. The clocks were hidden in the Pickleman’s Cafe ad and the Advantage Paint & Auto Body ad. Gift certificates to Salvatore’s, Stefanina’s, Brick Oven, La Chata or a surprise restaurant, are on the way to our winners! Send to: TOT c/o Gateway Creative/TimeOff, 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304 Fax 636-536-9611 Email: timeoff@gatewaycreative.net

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St. Charles Advertorial • Hair Dresser • Market Exclusive

Thank you! Karen wants to thank all of her clients from all of the years of serving their hair dressing needs. She feels so blessed to have been serving the hair styling needs of St. Charles and is so gratified to be able to do what she is so passionate about: to bring the beauty out of everyone! Karen bought The Beauty Spot in 1970 and still has some of her original clients. She has been a hair stylist for more than 50 years and is celebrating her 45th year at this same location!

THE

BEAUTY

SPOT Evelyn has also been a stylist at The Beauty Spot for 35 years so it just feels like family. Call today for your next appointment. Seniors always welcome.

Thank you clients for your loyalty for the last 45 years.

For your next style or haircut, See Karen! Hours: Off Wed & Sun 3128 W. Clay • St. Charles MO (in St Andrews Plaza)

“It's not only that you get your hair done, you get your spirits uplifted...”

(636) 724-4522 Want to rent a station with a wonderful atmosphere? Set your own hours. Call today.

Sharon S., longtime client from St. Charles

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New Businesses, if you’d like to be included on this page, send information and .jpg photo to: timeoff@gatewaycreative.net

Around Town

New Business Real Living Now Real Estate

Crown Vision Center

Bobby T's One Stop 2234 N 3rd Street St. Charles, MO 63301

Tailored Senior Service 2536 S Old Hwy 94 St. Charles, MO 63303

Cosmic Auto Sales, Llc 1421 N 4th Street St. Charles, MO 63301

TKO's Barber Shop 1005 S 5th Street St. Charles, MO 63301

Family First Service Llc 2101 Collier Corp Pkwy St. Charles, MO 63303

Uncle Sams Saffari Outfitters 1550 Veterans Memorial Pkwy St. Charles, MO 63303

Great Journey West 2164 Graystone Drive St. Charles, MO 63303

Total Access Urgent Care 3871 Mexico Road 636-477-6344

Jimmy Johns #2801 1696 Country Club Plaza Drive St. Charles, MO 63303

Crown Vision Center 1910 First Capitol Drive 636-669-0556

Mr.Thirsty's Bar & Grill 324 N Main Street St. Charles, MO 63301

Just Us 2

Holt Electrical

Holt Electrical Supplies 1718 West Terra Lane O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-321-2300 A-T Produce And Fish And Smokehouse 2309 Elm Street St. Charles, MO 63301 Just Us 2 3458 Harry S.Truman Blvd. 636-925-2524 Pundmann Ford 2727 West Clay Street 888-508-8914 Krekeler Jewelers (Expansion) 2938 Hwy K O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-978-7870

Applebee’s 2921 S. Service Road 636-544-2213

Krekeler Jewelers

Sugarfire WingHaven 9955 Winghaven Blvd O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-698-3273 Real Living Now Real Estate 1000 Edge Water Point Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 636-634-2828

Order Early to Secure Current Pricing!

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SealMaxxPlus offers you the finest quality products available, with the highest degree of customer service possible at a fair and reasonable price. Visit our booth at the Deck Built by Woolsey Construction

America’s Center Feb 26-Mar 1, 2015 • Booth 3422

St. Charles Convention Center April 17-19, 2015 • Booth 701

Call 636.294.6299 • www.SealMaxxPlus.com 6

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Save up to $25 On Your Car Rental Present this coupon to participating locations Expires 2/28/2015

Happy New Year From Hertz!

St. Charles Advertorial â&#x20AC;˘ Home Improvement - Cabinets â&#x20AC;˘ Market Exclusive

CHOICE

CABINET Lost in the big box stores? Choice Cabinet, your choice for cabinets, is locally family-owned and operated. Before you shop, you need to go by and meet Pat and Pam, the brother/sister duo in St Peters. They bring more than 30 years of remodeling experience in kitchen and bath

design with a ministry of convictions to its core value. Why choose Choice Cabinet? Three reasons: beauty, quality, and price. The beauty you desire, the quality you admire, and the price you require! Go by Choice Cabinet today, peruse the cabinets, and talk with Pat and Pam.

Brother and Sister team: Pat Ramshaw and Pam Makarewicz

Choice Cabinet 3893 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters. Call Showroom for Hours

636-498-0005 www.choicecabinet.com

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TimeOff Treasure Hunt In the ads within this issue, we've hidden a TimeOff Clock Logo for you to find. When you find it, e-mail your findings along with the name of the ads in which you found the logo and where you picked up your copy of TimeOff. When we receive your information, we'll enter you into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to an area restaurant. Happy Hunting!

January Events Arts & Culture

Community Events

Kids & Teens

Send Your Findings to: TOT Contest E-mail: timeoff@gatewaycreative.net Mail to: 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive St. Charles 63304 Fax to: 636-536-9611

Sports & Outdoors

Health

Seniors

Business

Dates and times for events in this magazine are subject to change. Call or check websites of the individual listings for more information or to verify times, cost, dates, etc. Publisher is not responsible for changes or errors in information submitted to the publication by the event holders Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com The world famous Harlem Globetrotters come to Scottrade Center January 2!

The Russian National Ballet Presents “Cinderella” at J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at Lindenwood College

A Christmas Story Date: Fri, Jan 2-Sun, Jan 4 Time: Fri, 1 pm & 8 pm, Sat, 2 pm & 8 pm, Sun, 1 pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $8-$25 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com See “A Christmas Story” before the season is over!

Week of Jan 1-3 Garden Glow Date: Thurs, Jan 1 –Sat, Jan 3 Time: 5:30-9:30 pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: $18-$6 Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Visitors will have the opportunity to stroll through the Garden at night as they are surrounded by unique lighting installations throughout the grounds.

Gardenland Express Date: Thurs, Jan 1-Sun, Jan 4 Time: 9 am-4 pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Garden admission +$4 Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Annual holiday flower and train show features Gscale model trains traveling through a miniature landscape surrounded by colorful poinsettias and other flowers.

Polar Bear Skate: The Meadows Edition Date: Thurs, Jan 1 Time: 2-3:30 pm Location: The Meadows Shopping Center, LSL Cost: See website for details Contact: 636-695-2626 or www.themeadowsatlsl.com Get your shades, bathing suit and best polar bear attire and come to the ice rink to take the plunge! Proceeds to benefit local charity.

Harlem Globetrotters Date: Fri, Jan 2 Time: 7 pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $138-$22

The Wedding Show Date: Sat, Jan 3 & Sun, Jan 4 Time: 11 am-4 pm Location: America’s Center Cost: $8 door Contact: 636-530-7989 or www.stlbrideandgroom.com Enjoy a sampling of virtually everything you’ll need to make your wedding day perfect.

DJ Skate Date: Sat, Jan 3 Time: 8:10-11 pm Location: CenturyTel Ice Arena Cost: $7 Contact: 636-332-4600 or www.wentzvilleicearena.com Every Saturday night. Price includes admission and skate rental.

Listings are organized in chronological order by week and date. Simply take note of the color coded categories on each page, scan the dates and locate the types of events you are looking for. Enjoy your TimeOff!

Week of Jan 4-10 Patricia Laspino Orchid Paintings Exhibit

Mardi Gras STL-Twelfth Night Date: Tues, Jan 6 Time: 5 pm Location: Historic Soulard Neighborhood Cost: Free Contact: 314-771-5110 or www.stlmardigras.org Kick-off to the annual Mardi Gras Festival, held Jan 6-Feb 17. See website for all activities/dates.

Date: Mon, Jan 5-Thurs, Mar 12 Time: Daily Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Garden admission Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Laspino’s works on display in the Ridgway Center.

Make it on Mondays

Kickin’ it Cold School

Date: Mon, Jan 5+ 2 more dates Time: 6:30 pm Location: Progress Park Cost: $36-$30 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Ages 3-6 can make crafts and gifts for themselves and others. Also, Feb 2 and Mar 6.

Date: Tues, Jan 6 Time: 4-7 pm Location: The Meadows Shopping Center, LSL Cost: Admission price Contact: 636-695-2626 or www.themeadowsatstl.com Skating to the oldies at the Meadows new rink, and

the timeless classics of The Platters, The Drifters, Buddy Holly and even Elvis! Each Tuesday in Jan.

Cirque du Soleil: Varekai Date: Wed, Jan 7-Sun, Jan 11 Time: Varies by date Location: Chaifetz Arena Cost: $128-$30.50 Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.thechaifetzarena.com See this thrilling Cirque du Soleil performance at the Chaifetz.

String Bean Family Concert Date: Wed, Jan 7 Time: Noon Location: Magic House

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Cost: Free with Museum admission Contact: 314-822-8900 or www.magichouse.org A String Beans show is full of music, comedy, crowd participation and lots and lots of fun.

The Art of Our Consumption Exhibit Date: Thurs, Jan 8- Fri, Feb 13 Time: Days/Times Vary Location: Foundry Art Centre Cost: Free Contact: 636-255-0270 or www.foundryartcentre.org See this exhibit of art using repurposed, recycled, salvaged and found materials. Opening reception Jan 8: 5:30-8pm.

Studio 54 on Ice Date: Thurs, Jan 8 Time: 6-9 pm Location: The Meadows Shopping Center at LSL Cost: Rink admission Contact: 636-695-2626 or www.themeadowsatstl.com The Meadows has updated the groove of the Roller Disco and served it over ice. Each Thursday in January.

VFW Bingo Date: Thurs, Jan 8 Time: 6:30 pm Location: VFW Post 2866, St. Charles Cost: $15 admission w/addons Contact: 636-724-9612 or tomdyl@sbc.global.net Come in from the cold, play bingo and enjoy an evening of fun.

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Learn about the exciting job opportunities that are available for the Spring and Summer of 2015 with the St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department.

Mom’s resale

Above and Below the Rainbow Art Exhibit Date: Fri, Jan 9-Mon, May 4 Time: Daily: Reception Jan 9, 6-8 pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Cost: Free to view Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net See this art exhibit at the Cultural Center.

Lone Star Rodeo Date: Fri, Jan 9 and Sat, Jan 10 Time: 7:30 pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $50-$18 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Cowgirl's Breakaway Roping, the much loved Bull Riding and more!

Winter Trails Day Date: Sat, Jan 10 Time: 2 pm Location: Broemmelsiek Park, Wentzville Cost: Free: Register Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Park staff will lead a short hike, then enjoy hot chocolate. The winner of a raffle at the end of the program.

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Week of Jan 11-17

O’Fallon Photo Club Exhibit Date: Fri, Jan 9-Fri, Feb 20 Time: 10 am-5 pm Location: O’Fallon Municipal Centre Cost: Free Contact: 636-474-2732 or email dgranaas@ofallon.mo.us The exhibit showcases the best of recent photographic images by the club’s membership, which includes professional and non-professional photographers.

DJ Skate Date: Fri, Jan 9 Time: 7 pm Location: St. Peters Rec-Plex Cost: Rec-Plex admission +$3 skates if needed Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net We'll have games, prizes and fun for all ages along with skating to DJ music.

Open Auditions for O’Fallon TheatreWorks

It’s Not A Job...

Date: Sun, Jan 11 Time: 1 pm Location: O’Fallon Municipal Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-474-2732 or www.ofallon.mo.us Audition for O’FallonTheatreWorks’ spring drama, Bill W. and Dr. Bob, which will be performed March 20-22 and 27–29. See website or call for details.

It’s Our Passion!

Little Chefs: Winter Delights

Give the Gift of Jewelry This Valentine’s Day

Date: Mondays, Jan 12- Mon, Feb 2 Time: 5:30-6:15 pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $35 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Ages 3-8 will enjoy a cooking activity each week. Ages 6-8 from 6:30pm-7:15pm.

Family Owned and Operated for More Than 20 Years

Date: Fri, Jan 9 Time: 1-2 pm Location: Lake St. Charles Cost: $5: Reservations Contact: 636-947-1100 www.lakestcharlesretirement.com Enjoy this Oasis health-related program at Lake St. Charles Retirement Community.

A+ Art Classes

Your Friendly, Local Jeweler

Winter Job Fair

Winter Lunch and Bingo

Sugar, Salt & Fat-Oh MY!

Date: Fri, Jan 9 Time: 3-5 pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: Free Contact: www.stcharlescitymo.gov

Date: Mon, Jan 12-Mon, Feb 16 Time: 6-7 pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $60 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Ages 6-12 can learn about basic drawing techniques. All materials provided.

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Community Events

Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Doors will open at 11:30A. Cost includes lunch and BINGO.

The Book of Mormon Date: Tues, Jan 13-Sun, Jan 18 Time: Varies by Date Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $147-$37 Contact: 314-499-7600 or www.ticketmaster.com The New York Times calls it “The best musical of this century.”

Japanese Anime Art Date: Wed, Jan 14-Wed, Feb 18 Time: 6-7 pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $60 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Ages 8-12 can learn how to create Anime images.

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Kids & Teens

Sports & Outdoors

Health

Seniors

Business

Urban Chestnut Beer Tasting

My Child’s Library Trivia Night

Date: Sat, Jan 17 Time: 5:30 pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $20 Contact: 636-281-2233 www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Visit Mikka with Urban Chestnut and try their beer along with cheesy beer soup and pretzel bites.

Date: Sat, Jan 17 Time: 7 pm Location: VFW St. Charles Cost: $20 person, $140 table of 8 reserved Contact: 636-627-7665 My Child's Library, a non-profit organization promoting literacy through fun in reading, is hosting a trivia night.

Brides against Breast Cancer Tour of Gowns

Frostbite BBQ

“2 Bits” Musical Entertainment

Date: Sat, Jan 17 Time: 11 am-5 pm Location: St. John’s United Church of Christ, corner of Wolfrum Rd and Hwy 94 Cost: $9-$7 Contact: 636-926-8995 or stjohns1225@ sbcglobal.net Menu includes pork steaks, chicken, brats and hot dogs. Also homemade sides of baked beans, potato salad and coleslaw. Yum!

Date: Wed, Jan 21 Time: Noon-2:30 pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $25 person Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Lunch and entertainment by “2 Bits” musical duo.

Date: Sat, Jan 17 & Sun, Jan 18 Time: Sat, 6:30pm-9:30pm: Sun, Noon-4pm Location: Hollywood Casino, Maryland Heights Cost: $30-$5: See website to register or info Contact: 877-721-HOPE www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org Brides against Breast Cancer sells all brands of new designer and “gently worn” wedding gowns in all shapes and styles.

O’Fallon Out Loud Comedy Club

Week of Jan 18-24

Date: Sat, Jan 17 Time: 8:30 pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $10 +2 item purchase Contact: 636-281-2233 www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Each show is unique, with the one common thread of lots of laughs! RSVP.

King Day of Service Date: Mon, Jan 19 Time: 10 am-Noon Location: O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) Cost: Free: Register Contact: 636-379-5417 www.ofallon.mo.us/volunteer Volunteers participate in activities that include creating paper carnations and decorating greeting cards that are sure to bring smiles to residents of local nursing care facilities.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance Date: Mon, Jan 19 Time: 10 am Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: Free Contact: 314-531-4949 or www.touhill.org Speakers, musicians and performers commemorate the day. Children’s programs to run concurrently.

The Heiress Auditions Date: Tues, Jan 20 & Wed, Jan 21 Time: 7-8pm Location: Theater of the Fine Arts Building of St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: www.stchas.edu Try out for SCC’s next big production! There are opportunities to cast ages 17 – 60. Callbacks 1/22.

Cinderella Date: Tues, Jan 20-Sat, Jan 31 Time: Varies by date Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $80-$25 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Rogers &Hammerstein’s classic comes to life. See website or call for times.

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Wines of Praxis Cellars Wine Tasting Date: Wed, Jan 21 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $25 Contact: 636-281-2233 www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Taste five wines paired with light appetizers. RSVP.

2015 Saint Louis Auto Show Date: Thurs, Jan 22-Sun, Jan 25 Time: Daily Location: America’s Center Cost: $12.50-$7.50 Contact: www.saintlouisautoshow.com Hundreds of new cars, trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles will be on display representing domestic and foreign manufacturers.

Sesame Street LIVE: Let’s Dance! Date: Thurs, Jan 22-Sun, Jan 25 Time: Varies by Date Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $63-$15 Contact: 314-499-7600 or www.ticketmaster.com Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance!” offers an upclose, interactive experience that includes dance parties.

Lunchtime Entertainment: Magician Normal Ng Date: Thurs, Jan 22 Time: 11:30 am-12:30 pm Location: Scooter’s Place, St. Charles Com. College Cost: Free Contact: www.stchas.edu Join SCC for lunchtime entertainment with magician Norman Ng.

National Volunteer Blood Donor Month Blood Drive Date: Fri, Jan 23 Time: 11am-3pm Location: O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) Cost: Blood: Appointments encouraged, walk-ins ok Contact: 636-379-541 www.ofallon.mo.us/ volunteer Schedule a donation of whole blood and help as many as three people survive a life-threatening trauma or health condition.

Pere Marquette and Eagles Date: Fri, Jan 23 Time: 9-4 pm Location: Leave from St. Peters City Hall Cost: $75 Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net Explore the Great River Road, recently designated one of the top National Scenic Byways. Lunch included.

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Christian music’s largest annual tour comes to the Scottrade Center.

CHOICE

CABINET

Week of Jan 25-31 The Baldknobbers Jamboree Date: Sun, Jan 25 Time: 1 pm-6:30 pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $86 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Travel to Florissant Civic Center to see The Baldknobbers Jamboree. Dinner at Pasta House.

1/3: vs Missouri Comets1/23: vs Tulsa-1/24: vs Wichita- 2/6: vs Missouri Comets- 2/11: Non-League, 2/21: vs Seattle. 7:35 pm Beethoven Mass in C Major Date: Fri, Jan 23 & Sat, Jan 24 Time: 8 pm Location: Powell Hall Cost: $80-$30 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.slso.org The STL Symphony and Chorus join forces for the first subscription performance of Beethoven’s glorious Mass in C.

Cabin Fever Daze 2015 Date: Sat, Jan 24 & Sun, Jan 25 Time: Sat, 10 am-5 pm: Sun, 11 am-5 pm Location: O’Fallon Sports Park, 3589 Highway K Cost: Free admission, parking and free activities Contact: 636-379-5605 or www.ofallon.mo.us Play games, have fun entering zany competitions, enjoy live entertainment and warm up with delicious food and beverages. Food for sale.

2nd Annual “VOODOO In The Lou” Masquerade Ball Date: Sat, Jan 24 Time: TBA Location: Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis Cost: $65 until 1/9; then $75 Contact: 314-275-7440 or www.friendsofkids.com The Young Friends of Kids with Cancer presents an evening of great food, fun and festivities to benefit the Friends of Kids with Cancer organization.

The Russian National Ballet: Cinderella Date: Sat, Jan 24 Time: 8 pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $79.50-$49.50 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.luboxoffice.com The unforgettable tale of Cinderella takes the stage in this full-length ballet in three acts.

Winter Jam Date: Sat, Jan 24 Time: 6 pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $10 at door Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.scottradecenter.com

Lost in the big box stores? Visit Pat and Pam, the brother/sister cabinet experts in St. Peters.

St. Elizabeth-St. Robert Regional School Open House Date: Sun, Jan 25 Time: 11 am - 2:00 pm Location: #1 Seton Court, St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: 636-946-6716 or www.mysesr.org Visit us at our Open House on Sunday, Jan 25.

The Science of Sound and the Art of Noise

See advertorial on page 7

Date: Sun, Jan 25 Time: 3 pm Location: Powell Hall Cost: $19-$12 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.slso.org Maestro Steven Jarvi and special guest will lead demonstrations of sound waves and sound creation in the various instruments.

Call 636-498-0005 3893 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters Call Showroom for Hours

www.choicecabinet.com

Land ‘O Lincoln Date: Wed, Jan 28 Time: 7 am-7 pm Location: Leave from Civic Park, O’Fallon Cost: $80-$72 Contact: 66-474-2REC or www.renaudspiritcenter.com Visit Illinois. Trip includes motor coach, lunch, admissions, tour guide, and gratuities.

Come In For A Tour Today!

Back to School Bingo Date: Wed, Jan 28 Time: Noon-1 pm Location: Scooter’s Place, St. Charles Com. College Cost: Free Contact: www.stchas.edu Channel your inner Betty White and win some great prizes at SCC’s Back to School Bingo.

• Pre-K Curriculum: $180 per week • Curriculum Nationally Accredited by AdvancED • WATCH ME GROW internet Viewing System • Secured Center With 5 Administrators

Now Enrolling for Summer Camp!

38th Annual St. Louis RV Vacation & Travel Show Date: Thurs, Jan 29-Sun, Feb 1 Time: Varies by Date Location: America’s Center Cost: $12.50-$6.50 Contact: www.stlrv.com or www.ticketmaster.com Motor homes, 5th wheels, travel trailers, sport utility trailers, van campers, folding camping trailers and truck campers on display and for sale.

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Trivia Night Date: Fri, Jan 30 Time: 7 pm Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, Chesterfield

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Meal and trip to Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge. See website or call for info.

Abbie’s Army Trivia Night

Cost: $25 person Contact: 314-420-3413 or email mcarmie72@gmail.com Trivia night to support Cub Scout Pack 786. Games, table contest, raffles and more.

Tango Buenos Aires Date: Fri, Jan 30 & Sat, Jan 31 Time: Fri, 8 pm: Sat, 2 pm & 8 pm Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $65-$40 Contact; 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Performance by one of Argentina’s greatest dance and music group. Presented by Dance St. Louis.

Day Trip: Eagle Watching Date: Fri, Jan 30 Time: TBA Location: Leave from Progress Park Cost: $79-$65 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org

Date: Sat, Jan 31 Time: 7 pm Location: St. Charles VFW Hall Cost: $15 person, $150 table of 10 Contact: 314-433-5026 or email ltaber1023@gmail.com Benefits Abbie Kranz Wallace who is currently battling Ovarian Cancer. Shirts, buttons and general merchandise available for sale.

Fete De Glace Ice Carving Competition

X-Treme International Ice Racing

Saturday, January 31 9:30 am-4 pm 100 N. Main Street, St. Charles www.historicstcharles.com 800-366-2427

Date: Sat, Jan 31 Time: 7:30 pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $25-$5 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com THE fastest sport on ice and one of the fastest sports in the world.

Watch the ice carver artists bring the ephemeral art of ice carving to life with chainsaws, chisels, grinders and knives, as well as hot irons and cold spray. A wonderful and entertaining annual family event! Not to be missed.

Assumption Athletic Association Mouse Race- 2015 Date: Sat, Jan 31 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Assumption School and Church, O’Fallon Cost: $20 person, Table of 8: $150 Contact: 636-240-3721 or www.eventbrite.com The Assumption Athletic Association hosts a Smokey and the Bandit- themed Mouse Race.

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VALENTINE GIFT IDEAS Here’s a sampling of some unique and fun gifts for Valentine’s Day. Check out these local shops to find the perfect gift for the one you love! By Pat Catanzaro

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In the ads within this issue, we've hidden a TimeOff Clock Logo for you to find. When you find it, e-mail your findings along with the name of the ads in which you found the logo and where you picked up your copy of TimeOff. When we receive your information, we'll enter you into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to an area restaurant. Happy Hunting! Send Your Findings to: TOT Contest E-mail: timeoff@gatewaycreative.net Mail to: 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Charles 63304 Fax to: 636-536-9611

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Dates and times for events in this magazine are subject to change. Call or check websites of the individual listings for more information or to verify times, cost, dates, etc. Publisher is not responsible for changes or errors in information submitted to the publication by the event holders Food Art Class Date: Wed, Feb 4 Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $40 for 4-week session Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Food art program to teach you about the art of garnishing. New subject matter each week of the 4-week program.

Week of Feb 1-7 Missouri Botanical Garden Orchid Show Date: Sun, Feb 1-Tues, Mar 31 Time: Daily: See website Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Garden Admission + $5 Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Annual Orchid Show offers visitors an opportunity to see a rotating display of hundreds of orchids from the Garden’s permanent living collection.

Adult Swing Class Date: Sundays, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 Time: 1-2 pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $10 couple, $25 single: register Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com This program is designed for couples and single. It doesn't matter if you have two left feet!

Figurative Art Exhibition Date: Mon, Feb 2-Fri, Feb 27 Time: 8 am-4 pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8275 or www.stchas.edu Exhibition demonstrating our continued interest in the human figure. Opening Reception Wed, Feb 6: 6-8 pm

Fine Dining Surprise Date: Tues, Feb 3 Time: 4:30-7 pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall Cost: $55 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com This fine dining restaurant will remain a secret until we arrive. Dinner, drink, gratuities, transportation included.

St. Louis Jazz Orchestra: Tribute to Stan Kenton Date: Wed, Feb 4 Time: 7 pm Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $25 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Big Band music is the focus of this performance by the St. Louis Jazz Orchestra.

The Beach Boys perform at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at Lindenwood College

Lunchtime Entertainment: Rachel Brown Date: Thurs, Feb 5 Time: 11:30am-12:30pm Location: Scooter’s Place, St. Charles Com. College Cost: Free Contact: www.stchas.edu Join SCC for lunchtime entertainment with Rachel Brown, a singer-songwriter from New York City.

Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Date: Fri, Feb 6 or Sat, Feb 7 Time: 6-9 pm Location: Progress Park Cost: $63-$50 couple; $25 additional child or adult Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org This event includes dinner, dancing, games, a craft and more. Each couple will receive a photo to remember this special evening. Register.

Disney Junior Live on Tour Pirate and Princess Adventure Date: Thurs, Feb 5 & Fri, Feb 6 Time: Thurs, 6 pm: Fri, 3 pm & 6 pm Location: Chaifetz Arena Cost: $60-$18 Contact: 314-977-5000 or www.ticketmaster.com Grab your tiaras and doubloons and join us for Disney Junior Live on Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure.

Cantus Date: Fri, Feb 6 Time: 8 pm Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $34-$19 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Choral ensemble will perform at the Touhill.

DJ Skate

Winter Dance Concert

Date: Fri, Feb 6 Time: 7 pm Location: St. Peters Rec-Plex Cost: Rec-Plex admission +$3 skates if needed Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net We'll have games, prizes and fun for all ages along with skating to DJ music.

Date: Thurs, Feb 5-Sat, Feb 7 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Emerson Black Box Theatre Lindenwood University Cost: Free: ticket required Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.luboxoffice.com Student and faculty choreographers present innovative and unique works developed and adapted all from the mind of the individual artist.

Comedy Night at St. Charles Community College Date: Sat, Feb 7

Time: 7-10 pm Location: Theater of the Fine Arts Building Cost: $10-$5 Contact: www.stchas.edu Two comedians will take the stage to ensure that your night is full of laughs!

An Evening with Bernadette Peters Date: Sat, Feb 7 Time: 8 pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $79.50-$49.50 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.luboxoffice.com Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences with performances on stage and television, in concert, and more.

Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance Date: Sat, Feb 7 Time: 6:30-9 pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Cost: $13 per person: Register Contact: 636-939-2386 ext. 1400 or www.stpetersmo.net Dad, treat your little girl to a wonderful evening of music and dancing .

Bird Detectives Date: Sat, Feb 7 Time: 10 am Location: Broemmelsiek Park, Wentzville

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Cost: $3: Register Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Search for clues about migratory and non-migratory birds, predatory birds, and water fowl. Make a bird feeder. All ages.

Daddy-Daughter Sweetheart Dance Date: Sat, Feb 7 Time: 6:30-9:30 pm Location: O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) Cost: $45-$40 couple; $20 additional child by 1/23 Contact: Call 636-474-2732 or www.ofallon.mo.us For young ladies 12 and under and their dads, grandfathers or special escorts, here’s an evening of music, games, dinner and dancing.

Princess Dance Date: Sat, Feb 7 Time: 6-9 pm Location: Old Hickory Golf Club, St. Peters Cost: Dad + 1: $100: multiples available Contact: 636-336-2534 www.sparrowsneststl.org to register Dads and daughters will experience an enchanting evening with knights, princesses, cupcakes, confections, a carriage ride, and memories that will last a lifetime.

The Great Train Expo Date: Sat, Feb 7 & Sun, Feb 8 Time: TBA Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: TBA Contact: 636-669-3000 www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com Annual Train Expo at the Convention Center. See website for updates.

DJ Skate Date: Sat, Feb 7 Time: 8:10-11 pm Location: CenturyTel Ice Arena Cost: $7 Contact: 636-332-4600 or www.wentzvilleicearena.com Every Saturday night. Price includes admission and skate rental.

Week of Feb 8-14 Mardi Gras STL-Beggin Pet Parade Date: Sun, Feb 8 Time: 1 pm Location: Historic Soulard Cost: Free to watch Contact: 314-771-5110 or www.stlmardigras.org Mardi Gras goes to the dogs... pet lovers bring their faithful companions to the annual parade. See website for all the events.

Faculty Recital Date: Sun, Feb 8 Time: 3-4 pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: www.stchas.edu Get out and listen in on what’s been happening with SCC’s music program!

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Butterfly House Photography Date: Mon, Feb 9 Time: 9:30 am - Noon Location: Butterfly House Cost: $46-$38 by 2/8 Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Get rare access to the Butterfly House to take photos with professional assistance using a tripod. Another date: Mon, Feb 16.

Lunch &Learn Date: Tues, Feb 10 Time: 11am-1 pm Location: Lake St. Charles Cost: Contact Contact: 636-947-1100 www.lakestcharlesretirement.com Enjoy this presentation from representatives of the Butterfly House. Call for more info.

St. Louis Stompers Date: Tues, Feb 10 Time: 8 am-1:30 pm Location: Depart Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $65 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Travel to the The Sheldon in St. Louis, MO for a performance by the St. Louis Stompers. Lunch at Rigazzi’s.

Skate/Scooter School 102 Date: Wednesdays, Feb 11-Mar 11 Time: 5-6 pm Location: Youth Activity Park Cost: $55: Register Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org The unique skate program is especially designed for beginner level skaters that want to take their skills to the next level.

Winter Wonders Date: Wed, Feb 11 Time: 10 am Location: Broemmelsiek Park, Wentzville Cost: $3 per child: Register Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Preschoolers can enjoy hike, hear book and take home a craft. Adult must accompany.

Valentine Trip Date: Thurs, Feb 12 Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Location: Leave from St. Peters City Hall Cost: $76 Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net McArthur’s Bakery, Sappington Barn Tearoom and Restaurant, Crown Candy Kitchen, shopping; view floral arranging at Walter Knoll’s downtown.

Here’s To Your Heart-Wine & Chocolate Tasting Date: Thurs, Feb 12 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $25 Contact: 636-281-2233 or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com What better way to treat your Sweetheart than with wine and chocolate! continued on next page

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andwinebar.com Treat that special Valentine to a five-course winepaired dinner at Rendezvous.

Faithfully: A Tribute to the Music of Journey

Professional Bull Riders Date: Fri, Feb 13-Sun, Feb 15 Time: Fri, 8 pm: Sat, 7 pm: Sun, 2 pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $102-$15 Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com The Professional Bull Riders elite Built Ford Tough Series heads to St. Louis’ Scottrade Center.

Saint Louis Ballet: Love is in the Air Date: Fri, Feb 13 & Sat, Feb 14 Time: Fri, 8 pm: Sat, 7 pm Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $45-$28 Contact; 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Saint Louis Ballet performs original program with romantic melodies.

Wine Paired Valentine Dinner Date: Sat, Feb 14 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $65 Contact: 636-281-2233 or www.rendezvouscafe-

Date: Sat, Feb 14 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Powell Hall Cost: $99-$35 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.slso.org Surprise your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with a tribute to the legendary rock band Journey.

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SCCC Coffeehouse Open-Mic Night

Date: Sat, Feb 14 Location: Chaifetz Arena Cost: $82-$49 Contact: 314-977-5000 or www.ticketmaster.com Concert Featuring Guy, Bobby Brown, El Debarge, Dru Hill, SWV, and Slick Rick.

Date: Thurs, Feb 19 Time: 7-9 pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: www.stchas.edu Poets, prose writers, songwriters and creative nonfiction writers are invited to participate or enjoy others’ talent. Coffee and cookies.

Walk on the Wild Side of Winter Date: Mon, Feb 16 Time: 10 am Location: Broemmelsiek Park, Wentzville Cost: $3: Register Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Ages 7-11 can take a hike, hear a book and make a collage with found items.

Date: Sat, Feb 14 Time: 8 pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $79.50-$49.50 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.luboxoffice.com This fantastic show will feature original members Mike Love and Bruce Johnston performing all the music you remember.

Business

St. Louis 90’s Music Festival

Week of Feb 15-21

The Beach Boys with Mike Love & Bruce Johnston

Seniors

Chocolate Meltdown Date: Thurs, Feb 19 Time: 8:45-5 pm Location: Leave from Civic Park, O’Fallon Cost: $84-$78 Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.renaudspiritcenter.com Bring along your sweet tooth as we spend the day visiting different shops that work with chocolate and candy! Lunch, samples, transportation.

Fat Tuesday Parade & IdiotDash Date: Tues, Feb 17 Time: Race, Noon: Parade 5:30pm Location: Downtown St. Louis Cost: Free to watch; fee to participate Contact: 314-335-2319 or www.stlmardigras.org Register by 2/15 for race; enjoy the parade on Fat Tuesday.

Jason Isbell Date: Sat, Feb 14 Time: 8 pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $45-$35 Contact: 314-499-7600 or www.ticketmaster.com Jason Isbell comes to Peabody Opera House on Saturday, February 14 at 8 p.m.

Wine and Chocolate Date: Tues, Feb 17 Time: 7-9 pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: $54-$45 by 2/12 Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Bring your sweetheart to enjoy wine and chocolate with an expert! Learn and taste and enjoy.

Mardi Gras Lunch and Bingo Date: Tues, Feb 17 Time: Noon-3 pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $20 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Join us for our Mardi Gras themed BINGO and enjoy lunch. Dress in Mardi Gras attire. Prizes.

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University Speaker Series: Giancarlo Esposito Date: Wed, Feb 18 Time: 7-8 pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: Free Contact: www.lindenwood.edu Actor, Giancarlo Esposito, actor in Revolution, Breaking Bad and Once Upon a Time, will be speaking about his experiences.

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Date: Thurs, Feb 19 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $75-$45 Contact; 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com “The Very Best of the Celtic Thunder Tour” comes to the Fox.

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Working Women’s Survival Show Date: Fri, Feb 20-Sun, Feb 22 Time: Fri, 11 am-8 pm: Sat, 10 am-8 pm: Sun, 11am-5pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: $14-$5 Contact: 800-762-9973 or www.wwssonline.com Annual "Ultimate Girl's Day Out". For times, guest appearances & schedule of events, visit our web site.

Shen Yun Date: Fri, Feb 20-Sun, Feb 22 Time: Fri & Sat, 7:30 pm: Sat & Sun, 2 pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $150-$50 Contact; 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Discover classical China, brought to life through dance and mesmerizing, all-original orchestral compositions.

Free Electronics and Appliance Recycling Event Date: Sat, Feb 21 Time: 8 am-noon Location: T.R. Hughes Ballpark, O’Fallon Cost: Free: See website for guidelines Contact: 636-272-0477 www.ofallon.mo.us/bulk-waste Recycle just about any item with an electrical cord or a battery, free! This free service is provided by the City of O’Fallon every other month.

3rd Annual Taste of Vegas Casino Night Date: Sat, Feb 21 Time: 6-11 pm Location: O’Fallon City Hall Cost: $40 Contact: 636-240-1818 or www.ofallonchamber.org This black-tie optional evening will consist of tastings, live entertainment and your favorite casino games.

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Adult Painting Class: Red Hat Canvas Date: Sat, Feb 21 Time: 9 am-Noon Location: Green Lantern Center, Wentzville Cost: $30-$25 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Red Hat Ladies…this is the class for you! You will leave with a painting of a one-of-a-kind red hat.

Week of Feb 22-28 From Bach to Rock to Hip Hop Date: Sun, Feb 22 Time: 3 pm Location: Powell Hall Cost: $19-$12 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.slso.org Interactive journey exploring rhythm and music with the William Tell Overture, Brahms’ Hungarian Dances and more!

Little Chefs: Festive Treats Date: Mondays, Feb 23-Mon, Mar 16 Time: 5:30-6:15 pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $35 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Ages 3-5 will enjoy a cooking activity each week. Ages 6-8 from 6:30pm-7:15pm.

Lunchtime Trivia Date: Tues, Feb 24 Time: 11:30 am-12:30 pm Location: Scooter’s Place, St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: www.stchas.edu Challenge friends and win great prizes at SCC’s lunchtime trivia.

Student Music Recital Date: Wed, Feb 25 Time: Noon-1 pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: www.stchas.edu Listen in on our Student Music Recital during your lunch break on Feb. 25.

“The Muslims are Coming” Film and Q& A Date: Wed, Feb 25 Time: 6:30-9:30 pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: www.stchas.edu “The Muslims are Coming,” will be shown at SCC, followed by a Q&A. A part of SCC’s Global Days.

Builders Home and Garden Show Date: Thurs, Feb 26-Sun, Mar 1 Time: Thurs-Sat 10 am-9 pm; Sun, 10 am-5 pm Location: America’s Center Cost: $10-$4 Contact: www.stlhomeshow.com or www.ticketmaster.com Consumer show offering showcasing the latest in Lawn & Garden, Kitchen & Bath, Interior Design, Pool & Spas and Building Projects.

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California Dreamin’ Wine Tasting

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

Date: Thurs, Feb 26 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $25 Contact: 636-281-2233 www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Join Bill with Classique Wines to taste five great California wines paired with light appetizers.

Date: Fri, Feb 27 & Sat, Feb 28 Time: Fri, 8 pm: Sat, 7 pm Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $55-$30 Contact; 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Dancers of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will perform. Presented by Dance St. Louis.

Missouri, and build a life-size eagle’s nest! Fire rings and cocoa.

BIN-GLOW Date: Sat, Feb 28 Time: 7 pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $20 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com An exciting evening of BINGO games and prizes in a glow atmosphere! Wear glow outfit for chance at a prize!

Bald Eagle Winter Watch Disney on Ice Presents Frozen

Date: Sat, Feb 28 Time: 9 am-Noon Location: Hideaway Harbor Park, Portage des Sioux Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Look for migrating eagles through telescopes provided by the Astronomical Society of Eastern

Date: Thurs, Feb 26-Sun, Mar 1 Time: Varies by Date Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $90-$15 Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com The heartwarming, Academy Award-winning tale you love is now LIVE and skating into your town.

Erv & Harry—Country Music $10 OFF

Date: Thurs, Feb 26 Time: Noon-2:30 pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $28 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Enjoy music by Erv & Harry and lunch at this event.

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Million Dollar Quartet Date: Fri, Feb 27-Sun, Mar 1 Time: Fri, 8 pm; Sat, 2 & 8 pm; Sun 1 & 6:30 pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $80-$35 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Tony Award-winning Broadway musical about Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins’ collaborations.

Oak Leaf Artist Guild Exhibit Date: Fri, Feb 27-Fri, Apr 10 Time: 10-5 pm Location: Renaud Spirit Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-474-2732 or www.renaudspiritcenter.com “Treasures of Oak Leaf” is an annual exhibit of some of the best original drawings, mixed media, oils, acrylics and watercolors by Guild members.

ESP Trivia Night Date: Fri, Feb 27 Time: 6 pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $25: Table of 8, $200 Contact: www.stchas.edu or www.eventbrite.com ESP funds numerous campus initiatives including scholarships, campus enhancements as well as employee goodwill.

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Get Fit And Feel GREAT

2015 By Robin Garrison Leach

f you’re like most Americans, your number one New Year’s resolution is the same every year. Losing weight and becoming healthier top the list of things we should aspire to in 2015. But if you’re like me, you can list dozens of reasons why a Twinkie is a lot more enjoyable than 20 minutes on the treadmill. Unfortunately, our lifestyles have made over 60% of adults either overweight or downright obese. That, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle, is a recipe for health problems and a shorter life. St. Charles County offers a lot of ways to get yourself up and running toward keeping your resolution to get fit. With over 45 health and fitness clubs in the area, you’re surrounded by ways to get started. Most of the centers in our county are businesses that require payment, and prices vary widely. In addi-

climbing into the car to go home and watch TV. The club you select should be able to help you ease into an exercise program that will be safe and tailored to your beginning level.

tion, we have a myriad to opportunities for good-oldfashioned exercise in our county parks and trails. WHICH CLUB IS RIGHT FOR YOU? How do you choose a program or club best suited to your lifestyle, age, and fitness level? This is an important consideration, since your commitment to a regular routine depends on your level of comfort and wellbeing. Some fitness centers can seem intimidating to those of us whose sum total of daily activity consists of climbing into the car, working all day, and

on location to give you’re a tour and answer your questions whenever you stop by. If not, you may want to look elsewhere. And, by dropping in, your best view of the facility may be when you are not expected. Location matters: if you have to drive out of your usual route to get to the club, you will find reasons to skip going. Check the hours of operation to make sure your daily schedule will mesh. Look around the place: Is it clean and well-maintained? Do the machines look to be in good condition? Check the locker room and the bathrooms as well as the main areas. It is important to know who will be in attendance when you’re working out. Are the employees knowl-

Fitness/Health Clubs in St. Charles County • 24 Hour Fitness • Club Fitness • Contours Express • Curves • Doran Fitness • Gold’s Gym • Hardbody’s Gym • CrossFit

Shop for a health club as you would a car. Look at the ads and prices. Check for “hidden costs”many require first and last months’ payment upfront, as well as a “processing fee”. This may not be mentioned in the initial information. Take a spin around a few of the places that look like a good fit for you. You don’t need an appointment to take a look inside-the clubs should have someone

• Lady of America Fitness • Main Street Gym • New Town Fitness • Power Body USA • Rec-Plex • Smart Body 24/7 •YMCA

edgeable and trained to help you? In the event of an accident or other emergency, can you be assured of assistance? Is the staff familiar with various levels of fitness and eager to make you feel comfortable in your program? Don’t be afraid to ask for references-most clubs will be happy to refer you to other members who can give an endorsement of their facility. Make sure the staff is available to spend time showing you how

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each machine works and to watch you as you use it for the first time. WHAT TO EXPECT FOR YOUR MONEY A number of health facilities offer personal fitness sessions to new members. For a fee, a trainer will develop a program for you and give one-on-one time to help you “jump start” your routine. This may be helpful for you. But don’t feel pressured to enroll. Staff should help you learn to use all machines free of charge and, while they won’t spend a lot of time with you, their role is to be there to answer your questions. Classes are always available-in a variety of levels and at various times-to keep things interesting. Most, if not all, are included in your monthly or yearly fee.

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anuary and February are the perfect months to cure your ‘Cabin Fever’ with a dose of exciting new experiences. Sure, it’s cold outside, but you can find a warm place to enjoy a class or two in a number of fun categories. All around St. Charles County, your community centers and neighborhood businesses are offering to show you how to create incredible art, whip up scrumptious meals, tighten up the old muscles and even expand your brainpower with intellectual food for thought. Reserve a spot in one of these terrific classes or programs and while away the dreary winter days with sunny aspirations.

Find Your Inner Picasso (Or Grandma Moses!) Learning to draw and sketch can be the beginning of a beautiful hobby. Imagine yourself, sitting outdoors and sipping a glass of wine while you create your landscape masterpiece. It all starts with the basics. O'Fallon Senior Center 106 North Main Street, O’Fallon 636-272-4180 Drawing & Design Tuesdays, January 6-February 10, 1pm: $34-$30

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This six-week foundation art class will teach line, perspective, texture and more to help you learn the building blocks of visual art. Ages 15+ are welcome, and a second course will take you into color theory. Register at www.ofallon.mo.us 636-474-2REC. Foundry Art Centre 520 N. Main, St. Charles www.foundryartcentre.org 636-255-0270 Pastels with Rachel Santel Thursdays, February 5- March 12, 10:30 am: $100-$90 Topics include basic drawing and blending techniques, under paintings, light and shadow, composition and most importantly color theory.

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St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre 1 St. Peters Centre Blvd, St. Peters 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net Jerry Thomas, Jan Groenemann and Shirley Nachtrieb all conduct art classes at the Cultural Arts Centre. You can learn acrylics, collage, water media and more. See the website for upcoming dates. Jerry: 314-878-3048 or email jt4art@swbell.net Jan: 636-441-3828 www.groenemannstudios.com Shirley: 636-947-1936 or www.nachtrieb.com Green Lantern Center 506 South Linn Avenue, Wentzville 636-327-1889 www.wentzvillemo.org 636-332-9236 Adult Painting Classes Saturdays, January 17-February 7 9am-Noon: $35-$30 per class 20

Each class offers experience with a dif ferent kind of paint; Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic and Mixed Media. Sign up for one class or all four!

Find Your Inner Picasso (Find that Perfect Shot!) There is an art to taking beautiful photographs that is often lost with today’s phone pics. Learn the basics or delve into close-up photography at one of these programs. Renaud Spirit Center 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O'Fallon www.renaudspiritcenter.com 636-474-2REC Introduction to Photography Tuesdays, January 13-February 17 7 pm-9 pm: $54-$48 The Art of Close-Up Photography Tuesdays, February 24-March 31 7 pm-9 pm: $54-$48

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Become a Wine Connoisseur (Or Have Fun Learning) Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar offers several opportunities to try many kinds of wines, and have experts on hand to help you understand all the swirling and sipping action. Sign up for a tasting and take a class with a glass. Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar 217 South Main, O’Fallon www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com www.ofallon.mo.us 636-474-2REC The Wines of Rodney Strong Wednesday, January 7, 6:30pm: $25 The Wines of Praxis Cellars Wednesday, January 21, 6:30pm: $25 California Dreamin’ Wine Tasting Thursday, February 26: 6:30pm: $25

Dance, Dance, Dance! You really can have “two left feet” and learn to dance! Patient experts will show you the moves and accommodate your “left foot syndrome” with steps in all directions. Whether you want to brush up on a past passion or learn a new step, one of these classes should fit your style and calendar. Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park 1900 West Randolph Street, St. Charles www.stcharlesparks.com or 636-949-3372 Adult Swing Dance Class Learn the fundamentals of swing dance! This program is designed for couples and single. No prior experience necessary. Just come and have a good time as you learn a style of dance that has been around for generations. Sundays, February 1-22, 1-2 pm: $10 Couple or $25 Single O’Fallon Cultural Center (City Hall) 100 N. Main, O’Fallon www.renaudspiritcenter.com 636-474-2REC Things are hoppin’ and stompin’ in O’Fallon! Pat Leffler teaches new dances at several classes throughout the year. A Little Bit of O’Fallon Saturday, January 17 and Saturday, February 14, 7-11pm: $6 at door

O’Fallon Civic Annex 410 E. Elm, O’Fallon www.renaudspiritcenter.com 636-474-2REC Social Dance Class Friday, January 9 and Friday, Feb 27 7:30-8:30 pm: $72-$64 couple

Trace Your Roots Answering the age-old question: “Where did I come from” is often a lifelong quest. Begin your search with a class in Beginning Genealogy presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution Caroline Close Stuart Chapter. You will learn to use charts, census records and the internet to research your ancestral story. Bring what you know with you, and find out what you want to know! Renaud Spirit Center 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon www.renaudspiritcenter.com 636-474-2REC Genealogy Class Saturday, Feb 21, 8:30-11:30 am: $6-$5 21

What’s Cooking (Something Special) Dierbergs Bogey Hills School of Cooking 2021 Zumbehl Road, Saint Charles www.dierbergs.com or 636-947-0900 Dierbergs School of Cooking at the Bogey Hills Dierbergs is a wonderland of unique cooking lessons that will appeal to your culinary curiosity. From dishes ranging from “Boozy Cupcakes” to “Winter Casseroles” to “For the Love of Garlic”: you will find something to your taste.

Quench Your Curiosity St. Charles City-County Library District www.youranswerplace.org 636-441-2300 St. Charles County is home to a library district that has classes and programs at each of its 12 locations. Whether you want to learn how to use that new device, craft something spectacular, meet a favorite author or expand your cerebral content, your library is “Your Answer Place”. TimeOff Magazine / Jan-Feb, 2015

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alentine’s Day seems to be increasingly about spending money on dining out at expensive restaurants, fancy chocolates in heart shaped boxes, a dozen or more red roses, or other expensive gifts, as well as a fancy card. The original intent of the holiday is to say “I Love You”, not to spend a ton of money. So this year how about giving a gift from the heart that doesn’t break the budget, yet still says “I Love You”.

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CELEBRATE

VALENTINE ’ S DAY ON A BUDGET

Perhaps one or more of these ideas will work for you, or spark an idea of your own:

Leave “Love Notes” all over. Write up lots of notes (pink sticky notes would work well) that tell your Valentine why you love them. The reasons could be romantic, amusing, or both. Stick in various locations, such as the bathroom mirror, a coat pocket, the sock drawer, the refrigerator, steering wheel of the car ... you get the idea.

Instead of buying a dozen red roses, how about one single red rose in a simple vase. Tie a bow around the vase and attach a love note or poem. The rose doesn’t have to be fresh. A beautiful ceramic, glass or lovely silk rose is long lasting - symbolizing your lasting love.

Make up a basket filled with paraphernalia for a romantic evening at home: candles, hot chocolate mix and mugs, or wine and wineglasses, romantic CDs, and some snacks. If you have a fireplace, make a fire (or turn on the gas logs!). If not, set out a profusion of candles. Put on your romantic music in the background ... and just relax and enjoy.

If snuggling in front of the fireplace isn’t your thing, then perhaps watching a romantic movie is more your style. Your basket could contain popcorn and other snacks, liquid refreshment, and a few movies. If you don’t have some favorites on hand, go to the library and pick out some DVDs.

Rather than giving the traditional chocolates in a heart shaped box, make your own Valentine Sweets gift. Buy a large mug, bowl or trinket box in pink, red or white and fill it with Hershey Hugs and Kisses. This is surely an inexpensive, romantic and delicious gift.

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Make a handmade Valentine’s Day card with a note inside with all the things you love about your Valentine. Bring out old photo albums and spend the evening reliving special events in your life. If you don’t have an album, make this the year to start one, and then add to it each year. Begin a tradition to look at it every Valentine’s Day.

Here is a bit of a twist on the “Love Coupons Booklet” that many people like to make. Make the coupons, but don’t put them into a book. Instead decorate or even laminate each coupon and place them around the house. Then leave a trail of Hershey Kisses and Hugs from one coupon to the next. Decorate a small bucket for your Valentine to place the candy and coupons in while collecting them.

Shop thrift stores Mom’s Family Resale is the place to explore. You can get wine glasses, mugs, trinket 22

boxes, heart shaped pillows, baskets, photo albums, vases, silk flowers, and more at budget friendly prices. They will also help you put together gift baskets to match your budget, starting at $5.

Spend time as a family. Spend the day playing games, making Valentine’s cookies or cupcakes, or check out books from the local library. Check out amazingmoms.com for a great list of creative easy games.

Discover your City. Spend the day visiting local landmarks and museums. Or spend the day outside and go ice skating. Carry a thermos of hot chocolate and a box of home-made cookies.

Of course if your budget does allow a night out, then consider one of these favorite restaurants- Miss Aimee B’s, Rendezvous Cafe, Magpie’s, Fratelli’s, La Chata, Brick Oven, Pickelman’s, Stefanina’s or the many other fine affordable restaurants in St. Charles. You can always do lunch instead of dinner to save dollars. Or just go out for coffee and desssert. By Gail Hess

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St. Charles Advertorial • Category: Collision Repair • Market Exclusive

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THE MUSIC SCENE

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Meet Steve Rosen One of the Groundbreaking St. Louis Disc Jockeys from the Late 1960s Michael: I've known Steve Rosen for over some 40 plus years and am pleased to share his connection to St. Louis. Steve was one of the first disc jockeys at KSHE in the formative years back in the late '60s. Michael: Steve, please tell St. Louis how you got started in broadcasting? Steve Rosen: I wanted to be in radio from the age of 12. I used to listen to KXOK, and talk into my small AM radio like it

was a Mike. When I was 14, I built a small power AM station in my basement, and would broadcast from there. The signal would only go about a mile, but it taught me so much. When KSHE became rock back in 1967, I knew that my dream was to work there. It was not until spring of 1968, when I met Shelley Grafman at the KXOK Fun Fair. He was the sales manager at KSHE, and was also new to the radio business. About 3 or 4 weeks later I called KSHE pray-

ing for a job there. I called on a Saturday, and asked who the GM was? I was told that the new GM was Shelley Grafman. For some reason, the name did not ring a bell, but he picked up his phone, and said " Hi There Steve Rosen.” Well, after a few seconds I remembered who this man was. I asked him if there was anyway I could get a job there, he said to come in early Monday morning, and we will talk. I did not sleep the entire weekend, and Monday, I walked into his office, and we started talking. I was offered the 1Am - 5 AM shift for $2.50 an hour. I was in so much shock, I could of cared less how much money I made, in fact I would have paid KSHE to work there. The station was trying very

hard to make ends meet, but it was a very hard time for any FM station, especially a Rock and Roller Michael: What is your connection to St. Louis, in your words, with the people, the industry, and our city? Steve Rosen: I was so lucky to get into radio at such a young age. I received my first job spinning records at KRCH-FM. I moved to other stations, and my experience grew. When I heard KSHE go rock in 1967, I KNEW I had to work there or else. Michael: What is your most memorable broadcasting experience in St. Louis?

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K-SHE ReUnion, 1982

Michael: What are some of your favorite bands?

Michael: Share with us one of your early live interviews

Steve Rosen: That is such a hard question since I like so many groups the list would be a mile long.

Steve: I remember a small group coming into town to play at a local club, and I had not really heard of them. I was doing a live interview on the air with them, and as they came into the studio door, I would ask each member their names, so I could remember them when we spoke live. I asked one of the band members his name, and he said ' Rod Stewart.” I had never heard his name in my life! I can tell you story, after story just like this. People and artists who's careers were made by KSHE playing their music, and giving others a chance. We all made history, and at the time did not know why, or what we were doing, but one thing was, we all cared, respected, and gave a damn about the listener, and each other. The early days of KSHE was a part of my life that I will, and can never forget. To have been one of the people that started this historic event is beyond my comprehension. I am one of the last original KSHE announcers still alive, and I continue to do whatever I can to keep the memories of the best time in history alive. Today, radio is nothing like it was 47 years ago, all things change, but nothing will change KSHE.

Michael: What do you do with your free time, as if you have any!? Steve Rosen: I am retired, however I now do producing, and on air work for Clear Channel here in Oklahoma City. I was also in TV for many years as a director. I now do part time work for the ION TV network. I do quality control for production and editing for shows like Cold Case, Criminal Minds, Law and Order, Burn Notice, and feature films. Michael: Talk about KSHE and its uniqueness back in the late '60s. K-SHE Promo Photo, 1969 Shelley Grafman, VP of Operations, at his office in 1980

Steve Rosen: The most important part of my radio life was when I met Shelley Grafman at that KXOK Fun Fair. I cannot put into words what it was like to work there back then, and what a wonderful man Shelley was. He gave me, and so many others a chance of a lifetime. I will always hold him very dear to me. I also remember interviewing so many rock artist that

at the time, were just starting out, and were unknown. Rod Stewert. Nazz, Bob Seeger, Sammy Hager, REO, Michael McDonald, Chuck Berry, and so many more. I would have given anything to have recorded, and taped all of those interviews I did. Michael: Who was most instrumental, in St. Louis, in building your career? Steve Rosen: Shelley Grafman, The Groove Lamp, The KSHE Window, and the 66 Drive In. Michael: Which other markets have you worked in? Steve Rosen: Denver, Phoenix, Tuscon, Breckenridge Colo, Cortez Colo, Oklahoma City.

Steve: KSHE was so different than all of the other radio stations at the time. Many reasons were that FM rock was unheard of, and we were one of the very first FM stations to play rock. Another main reason was that the announcers back then were very open to new music, and ideas, and gave a damn about the listener and the artist. We began to play music and artists that other stations would not even give the time of day, but we cared enough to play their music. I do not need to make a list, but due to the fact that KSHE started playing different groups, other stations around the country would see what we were doing, and began to play what we aired.

Michael: Thank you Steve for taking the time to be our guest in our exclusive promotional feature, St. Louis' Rock n Roll Connection! To email Steve Rosen, email: steve5350@aol.com.

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Business Happenings Missouri STEM Week March 8-14, 2014 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math The Annual STEM Recognition Breakfast to honor 16 St. Charles County high school students excelling in science, technology, engineering and math will be held 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 13 at Old Hickory Golf Club, #1 Dye Club Road, St. Peters, Mo. The eventSchnucks is hosted by the Partners Opens at University Commons for Progress of Greater St. Charles, a civic group founded in 2001 to influence community progress so people, businesses and institutions flourish. STEM is a national and regional effort to better prepare the workforce of tomorrow by encouraging students to engage in studies, events, and careers involving science, technology, engineering and math.

Each year, every public and private high school in St. Charles County nominates a top junior or senior for this annual award based on the student’s STEM achievements, college and career plans. “STEM is the key that unlocks the door for today’s students to pursue the high-demand, well-paying jobs of tomorrow,” said PfP President Greg Prestemon. “Each year as we honor the top students in the area, it’s incredibly encouraging to think of the impact they will have on the future.” Prestemon also thanked local educators and business leaders for working closely with PfP over the last decade to expand STEM in local school curriculums

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and summer camps, creating robotics teams, and spotlighting STEM career opportunities. Admission to the March 13 recognition breakfast is free, seating is limited, and registration is available at 636.441.6880.

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St. Charles Advertorial • Category: Italian/Mediterranean Restaurant • Market Exclusive

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ho can resist a dish of pasta in Italy, falafel in Turkey, hummus dip in Lebanon, or a fresh salad and Gyro in Greece? Cold or hot, sweet and savory, good food is everyone's temptation. Wherever John travels, he always stops at every sandwich stand or

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Who’s Who In St. Charles County Get to know the people who make St. Charles County happen... from retailers, to doctors, to owners, to managers

Denise M. Christian EssentialDee Wellness Advocate for doTERRA

Tom Shaw Jr. Co-Owner/Realtor Tom Shaw Realtors

Holly Murray Owner Holly’s Bookkeeping & Notary

Michael Rhoades Owner, Hapkido Martial Arts Alderman of Wentzville

Craig Phillips Owner/Agent American Family Insurance

Adam Smith Owner/Agent Allstate Insurance

Mark Crank Owner Marcos Productions

Peggy Lagdon Co-owner Right at Home

Sarah Tipton Team Leader Mary Kay

Susan Campbell Owner Mid Rivers Promos

Tom Thomson Owner Rendezvous Cafe

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