TimeOff Magazine by Patricia Catanzaro

• CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES • SOCIAL EVENTS

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DINING • SHOPPING • ENTERTAINMENT • RECREATION • CULTURE

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

JAN-FEB, 2012

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CHOCOLATE & JEWELRY FOR YOUR VALENTINE KIDS EAT FREE SPECIAL SCHOOLS FOR SPECIAL KIDS FAVORITE DINING DESTINATIONS

Renaud Spirit Center... See story on page 13

Your Fitness and Recreation Destination!

A RT S • L I F E S T Y L E S • R E S TA U R A N T L I S T I N G S • H O L I D AY S

• C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S • S P O RT S • M U S I C • E V E N T S C A L E N D A R • FA I R S & F E S T I VA L S •

• F E AT U R E A RT I C L E S • A R E A PA R K S •

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ONE OF THESE MEN HAS A 93.3% COMPLETION RATE. THE OTHER IS SAM BRADFORD.

GARY C. Hits his 2-hour appointment window 93.3% of the time.

SAM BRADFORD Most completions by a rookie in NFL history.

On-time appointments: Another way we’re working to be St. Louis’s next hometown superstar.

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Coming To DIR BR ECT F OA ROM D

Photos by Uli Weber & Joan Marcus

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January 3-15

January 20-21

WESTSIDEONTOUR.COM February 3-5

February 14-26

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Contents TIME OFF

JAN-FEB, 2012

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

All Around Town

About The Magazine ................5

What’s Happening Jan Calendar/Listings ............. 7 Feb Calendar/Listings ............15

What’s New What’s New Here’s a look at new businesses popping up around town ..............6

Editorial Features Front Cover Feature Renaud Spirit Center ................. 13 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas ... 22 Special Schools for Special Kids The Academy of St. Louis ..........22 Time to Exercise .................... 24 Business Briefs....................... 25 Kids Eat Free Here’s a list of area restaurants offering free kids meals and other specials just for kiddies ..............26 Hometown Recipe A recipe from hometown favoriteFratelli’s......................................... 28 Who’s Who in St. Charles .... 30

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Publisher- Pat Catanzaro, Gateway Creative, Inc. Creative Design/Production- Dave Schellenberg Advertising Sales- Pat Catanzaro, Phil Catanzaro Editorial Writers- Robin Garrison Leach, Gail Hess, Scott Drachnik Event Coordinator- Robin Leach Cover Photo- Provided by Charter Communications

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TA K E T I M E OF F !

Welcome Readers! Happy New Year to all of you! We welcome you to our first issue of 2012 packed with lots of fun things to do both inside and outside during these cold winter months. January and February are filled with more times to celebrate- Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day. The holidays never end! Need gift ideas for Valentine’s Day? Well chocolate and jewelry are a gals best friend, so find out what to buy and where to buy it in our Valentine’s story.We had numerous requests to feature our Kids Eat Free listing once again. Flip to the back of the book to find out what restaurants offer free stuff. Have a child with special needs? Check out the story on St. Louis Academy located just a stone’s throw away in West County. And coming next issue is our Annual Party & Wedding guide. Look for it on the stands, in your mailbox, or on line around March 1. Remember if there is an event you would like us to include in our magazine please email it to the address on this page by February 1 to make our deadline for the Mar/Apr issue. Have a healthy and properous 2012!

Pat Catanzaro, Publisher

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New Businesses We’re proud of the economic growth we have here in St. Charles County and are happy to welcome the new businesses that arise every day. Be sure to consider them when you’re shopping for a product or service.

Angelo’s Chicago Taste 1120 Technology Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-329-8333 Luxury Sports & Imports 9084 Veterans Memorial Parkway O'Fallon, MO 63366 314-713-5584 O’Fallon Jiu Jitsu 4261 Keaton Crossing Blvd. O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-578-0413

Samantha and Angelo Galasso, owners of Angelo’s Chicago Taste

Ribbon Cutting at Dino’s Pizza

Ribbon Cutting at Missouri Wine & Gifts

Ribbon Cutting at Edward D. Jones

Play Simple Toys 3066 WingHaven Blvd. O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-625-8699 Missouri Wine and Gifts 2167 West Terra Lane O'Fallon, MO 63366 636-639-9858 Dino's Italian Restaurant 6240 Mexico Road St. Peters, MO 63376 636-922- 4441 Villa Theresa - Gift Shop 206 North Main O'Fallon, MO 63366 636-240-5754 Wedding Gallery 801 N Second Street St. Charles, MO 636-724-9009 Cassandra Erin Studio 833 S Main Street St. Charles, MO 314-608-7541 Quest Diagnostics 2229 Bluestone Drive St. Charles, MO 314-568-7952

The New You 1468 South Drive St. Charles, MO 636-724-3388 Beauty Parlor

Sombrero Mexican Food 1491 Mexico Loop Rd. East O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-314-609-8242 Hubler Auto Sales 1400 East Terra Lane O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-281-3319

Bake My Day St Louis, 3301 Domain Street St. Charles, MO 63301 314-609-8242

Iverson-Tomasino-Goerss Eyecare 302 East Pitman St. O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-272-1444

Bobby's Place 1143 N Main Street St. Charles, MO 63301 314-803-4265 Retail Liquor

Brown’s Bunk Beds, LLC 1018 Fawn Ridge Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-699-0787

Bake My Day St Louis, 3301 Domain Street St. Charles, MO 63301 314-609-8242

Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co. 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63368 573-754-8811

Dollar Tree 3808 Monticello Plaza O’Fallon, MO 63304

New Businesses If you’d like to be featured on this page, send us your name, address, web address, phone and a brief description of your company - along with a high resolution photo of your grand opening or business in action. We’re happy to show you off! Send to timeoff@ gatewaycreative.net

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JANUARY CALENDAR

AT A GLANCE Arts & Culture

SUNDAY • Open House and Zumbathon

Community Events

Kids & Teens

MONDAY

TUESDAY

• “Oliver!” 3 Auditions at SCC • La Cage Aux Folles

Sports & Outdoors

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY • La Cage Aux Folles

• La Cage Aux 5 Folles • Belly Dance Classes

Health

Seniors

FRIDAY

Business

SATURDAY

• La Cage Aux 6 Folles • Harlem Globetrotters • All Canada Show

• La Cage Aux 7 Folles • All Canada Show • Trivia Night • The Wedding Show

List Your Event FREE List your entertainment or special event in TimeOff. Send details to timeoff@gatewaycreative.net

• La Cage Aux Folles • All Canada Show

• La Cage Aux 15 Folles • 35th Annual RV Vacation & Travel Show • St. Louis Best Bridal Show

• La Cage Aux Folles • Pom and Cheer (ages 6-10)

• Pom and Cheer 16 (ages 6-10) • King Day of Service • Memory • Martin Luther King Celebration

• La Cage Aux 10 Folles • Body Composition Lecture

• La Cage Aux 11 Folles • Churchill, Cars & Crane’s • Peripheral Vascular Disease Screening • Wine Tastings

• La Cage Aux 12 Folles • Winter Wonderland (ages 3-6) • Booker’s Monthly Coupon Swap

• La Cage Aux 13 Folles • Peripheral Vascular Disease: Results and Continental Breakfast • Murder Mystery Dinner Show • 35th Annual RV Vacation & Travel Show • Fight Me MMA

• La Cage Aux 14 Folles • 35th Annual RV Vacation & Travel Show • Trivia Night • “Harvey” Auditions at SCC

• “Harvey” Auditions at SCC • Memory • Anime Club (grades 6-12)

• Memory • Biggest Winner Kick Off • Culinary Delights

• Wine Tastings 19 • Memory • Biggest Winner Kick Off • Keeping Cool When Parenting Makes You Hot • Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music”

• Memory 20 • Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” • City Centre Dance • DJ Skate • Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles • St. Louis Golf Show

• Memory 21 • Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” • Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles • St. Louis Golf Show • Winter Jam 2012 • Rec-Plex Fitness Fest • Horse Show • Trivia Night

• Wedding Planning 25 101 • Challenging the Stereotypes of Aging • Canadian Rockies by Train Meeting • Film Screening of “The Lives of Others”

• Wedding Planning 26 101 • Coping With Caregiving • St. Louis Auto Show

• Wedding Planning 27 101 • St. Louis Auto Show • A Night of Poetry • A Taste of Italy • Cabin Fever Book FairAdult Selections • Moscow Festival Ballet Presents: Cinderella • SCC Comedy Night

• Wedding Planning 28 • St. Louis Auto Show • Cabin Fever Book FairAdult Selections • 12th Annual Legacy Ball • Orchid Show (through March 25) • X-Treme International Ice Racing • Fete De Glace

For more information on any of these events, consult the listings on the following pages.

• Memory 22 • Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” • St. Louis Golf Show • Foundry Culture Day

• Pom and Cheer 23 (ages 6-10) • Memory • Wedding Planning 101 • Family Movie Night

• St. Louis Auto 29 Show • Cabin Fever Book FairAdult Selections

• Pom and Cheer 30 (ages 6-10) • SCC Photography Invitational/UMSL Student Exhibition (Through March 4)

• Wedding Planning 24 101 • Hana Pestle Concert • Infant Massage (Tues through Feb-7)

• Ryan Adams 31 • Infant Massage (Tues through Feb-7)

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Bridal Show

“Rain” tribute at the Fox

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TimeOff Treasure Hunt

Jan Arts & Culture

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!

Events Community Events

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

Kids & Teens

Sports & Outdoors

Health

Listings are organized in chronological order. Simply take note of the color coded categories on each page, scan the dates and locate the types of events you are looking for. Or quickly scan the calendar at the beginning of each section, then cross reference with the appropriate listings. Enjoy your TimeOff! Augusta Winery Tasting Room Date: Throughout January Time: Daily, check for hours Location: Augusta Cost: Free

Open House and Zumbathon Date: Sun, Jan 1 Time: 10am-2pm Location: O’Fallon YMCA Cost: $20-$15 Contact: 636-379-0092 to register Join us for an Open House and Zumbathon. All proceeds to benefit YMCA Strong Community Campaign.

Location: SCC Fine Arts Building Cost: Free and open to the public Contact: 636-922-8335 or afitzwilliam@stchas.edu Children ages 8-18 are welcome to audition for production of “Oliver!” a musical based on the novel by Charles Dickens.

Harlem Globetrotters Date: Fri, Jan 6 Time: 7pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $133-$17 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com On the heels of signing one of the most extraordinary rookie classes in team history, the Harlem Globetrotters will bring their 2012 World Tour to St. Louis.

La Cage Aux Folles

“Oliver!” Auditions at SCC

Date: Jan 3-15 Time: Varies by date Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $70-$15 Contact: www.metrotix.com This hilarious production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES was one of the biggest hits of the 2010 Broadway season, leaving audiences in stitches night after night!

Date: Tues, Jan 3 Time: 6-9 pm

Belly Dance Classes

All Canada Show Date: Jan 6-8 Time: Varies by Date Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: $10-$8, Ages 12 and under, Free Contact: 636-669-3000 The All-Canada Show attracts the finest lodges Canada has to offer. Consumer exhibits & products.

Date: Thurs, Jan 5 Time: 7:45-8:45 Location: Renaud Spirit Center Cost: $78-$70 Contact: 636-474-2732 Shimmy and shake your way to a great shape. 12-week program, basic Middle Eastern dance movements.

Trivia Night Date: Sat, Jan 7 Time: 7pm Location: St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Charles Cost: $20 person, $160 table of 8. Contact: 636-685-6635 or 636-447-8479 to register Proceeds support Francis Howell North Band Boosters. Call for details; cash prizes and more.

The Wedding Show Date: Sat, Jan 7 Time: 11am-4pm Location: America’s Center, St. Louis Cost: $8 Contact: 636-570-7989 One-Stop wedding shopping at the largest wedding planning event in St. Louis. Exhibits, main stage fashion show, transportation displays and more.

Pom and Cheer (ages 6-10) Date: Mondays, Jan 9-Feb 13 Time: 7:10pm-7:55pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $42 per person Contact: www.stcharlesparks.com Students will learn many jumps

Seniors

Business

and cheers as well as dance techniques, routines and team formations.

Body Composition Lecture Date: Thurs, Jan 10 Time: Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: www.youranswerplace.org Consumer Health lecture presented by BarnesJewish St. Peters Hospital.

Churchill, Cars & Crane’s Date: Wed, Jan 11 Time: 8am-5pm Location: Leave from Civic Hall, O’Fallon Cost: $95-$85 Contact: 636-474-2732 Experience the sights and sounds of life in the trenches on the Western Front during World War I at the National Churchill Museum. Stops at Crane’s Museum and Auto World Museum.

Peripheral Vascular Disease Screening Date: Wed, Jan 11 Time: 4pm-6pm Location: Progress West Health Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-Care to register FREE screening in Progress West’s brand new Cardiac Cath lab to help detect circulatory problems in the lower extremities. Test results at breakfast on 13th.

Wine Tastings Date: Jan 11and 19 Time: 6:30pm-8pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $34-$30 Contact: 636-474-2REC Rendezvous Cafe & Wine Bar has teamed up with the City of O'Fallon to offer wine education, cooking classes and art classes.

Winter Wonderland (ages 3-6) Date: Thurs, Jan 12 Time: 10am-11am Location: Busch Memorial Conservation Area Cost: Free Contact: 636-441-4554 Bring the little ones out for story and craft time, and enjoy the wonders of winter without having to leave the comfort of the indoors.

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Booker’s Monthly Coupon Swap

Eagle Days Festival

Date: Thurs, Jan 12 Time: 7pm-8:30pm Location: Deer Run branch library Cost: Free Contact: www.youranswerplace.org Learn about couponing and swap coupons with other super savers. Must register; limited openings.

Date: Jan 14-15 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Old Chain of Rocks Bridge Cost: Free Contact: (314) 436-1324 Ext. 117 Watch eagles fishing, diving, riding the ice floes, soaring overhead or roosting in nearby trees. Spotting scopes staffed by trained volunteers.

Peripheral Vascular Disease: Results and Continental Breakfast

The Magic Flute

Date: Fri, January 13 Time 9am-10am Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-Care to register Participants will learn more about this condition, including an overview of results from the January 11th screening by Dr. Michael Missler, Cardiology.

Date: Sun, Jan 15 Time: 3pm Location: Powell Hall Cost: $16-$7 Contact: 314-534-1700 The STL Symphony presents a special condensed version for kids featuring Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Young Artists.

Murder Mystery Dinner Show

St. Louis Best Bridal Show

Date: Fri, Jan 13 Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $62-$55 Contact: 636-474-2REC: reservations required Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar and Jest Mysteries present an evening of fun "Who Dun It?" Four course dinner and the show.

Date: Sun, Jan 15 Time: Noon-4pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: $5 at door Contact: 636-669-3000 St. Louis’ Best Bridal businesses exhibit and demonstrate their products and services and offer ideas and guidance for your wedding

35th Annual RV Vacation & Travel Show

King Day of Service

Date: Jan 13-15 Time: Daily Location: America’s Center Cost: $8-$3.50 Contact: 314-355-1236 Almost 400 recreational vehicles will be on display. There will also be RV parts available, accessories, campgrounds, resorts, destinations and a great variety of other products.

Trivia Night

Martin Luther King Celebration

“Harvey” Auditions at SCC Date: Sat, Jan 14 & Tues, Jan 17 Time: 1-3 pm Jan 14, 7-10 pm Jan 17 Location: SCC Fine Arts Building Cost: Free and open to the public Contact: 636-922-8255 or pcilek@stchas.edu Audition for Centre Stage Theatre’s “Harvey,” an American classic.

You don’t have to be a star to get the star treatment. At Salon identity, we pamper everybody. • Full Service Hair Salon • Hair & Feather Extensions • RX Systems pf - Facial Services & Retail • Shellac & Acrylic Nail Services • Bridal Packages For Your Special Day (Complimentary beverages, fruit & danish on wedding day

• REDKEN Certified Haircolorist

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RUN. LIVE. LEARN.

Memory

Date: Fri, Jan 13 Time: 7:30pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: Free: Parking, $10 Contact: 636-896-4200 Fighting matches featuring Mixed Martial Arts at the St. Charles Family Arena.

Date: Sat, Jan 14 Time: TBA Location: O’Fallon Elks Lodge 2587 Cost: TBA Contact: 636-357-3409 Trivia night to benefit St. Peter Xplosion Softball Team. Call for updates and info.

Owners Kathy Weseman & Tara Weseman-Keune

Date: Mon, Jan 16 Time: 9am-Noon Location: O’Fallon City Hall Cost: Free Contact: 636-379-5507 Volunteers will meet to accomplish projects to benefit the community; please register in advance as City Hall will be closed.

Date: Jan 16-Feb 23 Time: Weekdays Location: Art St. Louis Cost: Free Contact: www.artstlouis.org "Memory" is an all media exhibit with works that deal with the sense of memory. Open to artists 21+ residing in St. Louis and the surrounding 200mile radius.

Fight Me MMA

What’s Your Style id?

10k RACE t L RACE t FUN RUN

RUN. LIVE. LEARN.

Date: Mon, Jan 16 Time: 7pm Location: Wentzville Holt High School Auditorium Cost: Free Contact: 636-327-5101 A celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, featuring keynote speaker William Jinkins and performance by Rhema Dance Ministry.

ST. CHARLES COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Runners, start training. Business owners, reserve your space near the finish line – one of St. Charles County’s most popular 10K races and personal wellness events is coming back for its 20th year on April 28, 2012!

Anime Club (grades 6-12)

RUN. LIVE. LEARN. is a healthy choice for everyone – from runners and walkers

Date: Tues, Jan 17 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Corporate Parkway branch library Cost: Free Contact: www.youranswerplace.org to register Watch an Anime film. Stay to play anime games, read manga and enjoy other anime activities!

of all ages to medical professionals and retailers in the fitness industry. Take this opportunity to reach the health-minded customer!

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Community Events

Kids & Teens

Sports & Outdoors

Health

Jan Events, cont

Good Service From Your Good Neighbor

Biggest Winner Kick Off Date: Jan 18-19 Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE to register Sponsored by Barnes- Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West HealthCare Center, along with several community partners. Enroll for help losing weight. Must attend Kick-Off to participate.

Culinary Delights Date: Wednesday, Jan. 18 Time: 9:00am-3:00pm Location: Mystery Location in St. Louis area, Depart from Memorial Hall, Cost: $59 Contact: St. Charles Parks Dept. 636-949-3372 Visit a new concept in retail grocery marketing to include 3 presentations: “The World of Cheese”, “Fresh Catch” & “Baked from Scratch”

www.kkilo.com

Keeping Cool When Parenting Makes You Hot

Kathy Kilo Peterson, Agent

Date: Thurs, Jan 19 Time: 7pm-8pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell branch library Cost: Free Contact: www.youranswerplace.org Please join in an interactive discussion on positive parenting with a specific focus on ways we as parents can remain calm and effective. Lisa M. Eaton, MSW, LCSW, Sandhill Counseling.

636.561-6460 Cell: 636-734-5557 kathy@kkilo.com

Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” Date: Jan 19-22 Time: Varies by Date Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $56-$12 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music" comes to Peabody Opera House January 19 - 22!

City Centre Dance Date: Fri, Jan 20 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: St. Peters City Hall Cost: $7-$6 Contact: 636-939-2FUN Dance to the sounds of the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s and more each month at St. Peters City Hall.

DJ Skate Date: Fri, Jan 20 Time: 7pm-9pm Location: St. Peters Rec-Plex Cost: Admission plus skate rental, if needed Contact: 636-939-2FUN Bring your family and join us at the Rec-Plex North ice arena for DJ Skate! Games, prizes and fun.

Beau Vighn & Katy Kruze Mornings 6 to 10 Streaming LIVE www.westplexradio.com 10

Seniors

Business

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Date: Jan 20-21 Time: 20th, 8pm-21st, 2pm &8pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: %47.50-$27.50 Contact: www.metrotix.com The internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, returns by popular demand! “The next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” (Associated Press).

St. Louis Golf Show Date: Jan 20-22 Time: Varies by Date Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: $10: Ages 12 and under, free Contact: www.stlgolfexpo.com The show will include giveaways, contests and free golf lessons for enthusiasts of all ages.

Winter Jam 2012 Date: Sat, Jan 21 Time: TBA Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $10 at the door; $5 single vehicle parking Contact: www.familyarena.com Christian music’s largest annual tour, hosted by NewSong visits St. Charles as part of a 47-city tour. Veggie Tales’ Bob and Larry, Brock Gill and others.

Rec-Plex Fitness Fest Date: Sat, Jan 21 Time: 9am-3pm Location: St. Peters Rec-Plex Cost: Free Contact: 636-939-2FUN Rec-Plex Fitness Fest for family fun and fitness. Take advantage of FREE admission, FREE classes, FREE swimming, FREE ice skating, a special discount for new members, and more.

Fun and Frolic Horse Show Date: Sat, Jan 21 Time: 10am Location: National Equestrian Center Cost: Entry fees and Stall fees Contact: 636-528-6059 Enjoy a fun day of showing at the National Equestrian Center at Lake St. Louis.

Progress South Elementary 4th Annual Trivia Night Date: Sat, Jan 21 Time: 7pm Location: O’Fallon Elks Lodge Cost: $15 person, $120 table of 8 Contact: 636-294-0934 by Jan 11 This is an adults only event and adult beverages will be available for purchase. No outside beverages allowed. You may bring in your own snacks.

Family Culture Day at the Foundry Date: Sun, Jan 22 Time: TBA Location: Foundry Arts Centre Cost: Free Contact: 636-255-0270 Experience displays by Artists demonstrating fine art & traditional ethnic folk art. Art activities for children, ethnic food & more.

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Wedding Planning 101 Date: Mon and Tues, Jan 23-Feb 28 Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm Location: Renaud Spirit Center Cost: $39-$34 Contact: 636-474-2REC Elite Upscale events will help participants learn how to plan a successful wedding from basics and designs to budget considerations.

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Fete de GlaceFestival of Ice

Experience The Angels On Duty Difference!

Family Movie Night Date: Mon, Jan 23 Time:6pm-7:15pm Location: McClay Branch library Cost: Free Contact: www.youranswerplace.org Enjoy popcorn and watch “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” together. All ages welcome.

In-Home Care Services

Hana Pestle Concert Date: Tues, Jan 24 Time: 11:30 am Location: SCC Café-Bookstore Cost: Free and open to the public Contact: 636-922-8469 or asmith@stchas.edu Have your lunch at SCC and enjoymusic by Hana Pestle, a singer-songwriter with seasoned, bold vocals and outstanding guitar skills.

Infant Massage Date: Tuesdays, Jan 24-Feb 7 Time: 4pm-5pm Location: Gould Building Cost: $36 per child Contact: www.stcharlesparks.com Parents will learn hands on massage techniques by a certified infant massage instructor. Suitable for babies 6 weeks through pre-crawlers.

Challenging the Stereotypes of Aging Date: Wed, Jan 25 Time: 10am-11:30am Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE Exchange ideas on why, how and by whom the stereotypes of aging are perpetrated.

Canadian Rockies by Train Meeting Date: Wed, Jan 25 Time: 6pm-7pm Location: Renaud Spirit Center Cost: Meeting free Contact: 6+36-474-2REC Informational meeting about trip through the Canadian Rockies trip in September. Call for info.

Film Screening of “The Lives of Others” Date: Wed, Jan 25 Time: 7 pm Location: SCC Social Sciences Building Cost: Free and open to the public Contact: 636-922-8254 Free showing of German film in English subtitles about a secret police agent who conducts surveillance on a writer and his lover. This film is rated R.

• Locally owned and operated by Sharon Vermilye, RN • Managed daily by Registered Nurses with 25 years experience • All caregivers are drug screened, bonded, insured and certified in memory care

ach year the last Saturday in January, artisans who specialize in ice carving congregate to St. Charles’ Historic Main Street to complete and demonstrate their talents to the public. Ice carvers use chisels, chainsaws, and blow torches to sculpt blocks of ice into beautiful, elegant pieces of art, which depending on the weather, could become puddles within a day or two! The festival is fun for the entire family. Put on some warm clothing, your caps and mittens and head on out to Main Street on January 28 from 10 am until 3 pm. Hot drinks are available and fire pits to warm up! For more information contact the Greater St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau at 636-9467776 or historicstcharles.com

There is a difference - Caring comes first! Please call 636-294-9464 to speak to a Registered Nurse

See what our patients are saying about us: angelsonduty.com

Let the good times roll in 2012 with great wine from Balaban’s! Happy New Year!

SHOP BALABAN’S WINE STORE!

“The Lives of Others” Projections Film Series

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Date: Wed, Jan 25 Time: 7pm-9pm Location: Social Sciences Building, St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 6336-922-8254 German film with English subtitles and hosted by Knut Tarnowski. Open to public.

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SCC Comedy Night

LIFE HAS ITS MOMENTS...

Date: Fri, Jan 27 Time: 7 pm Location: SCC Fine Arts Building Cost: $10-$5 Contact: 636-922-8050 or asmith@stchas.edu NBC’s Stand-Up for Diversity comedians Sheng Wang, Samuel Comroe and Tony Baker. The show is rated PG-13.

12th Annual Legacy Ball Date: Sat, Jan 28 Time: 6pm-12am Location: Old Hickory Golf Club Cost: $100 per person, table of 10:$1000 Contact: 636-970-2800 by Jan 13th Elegant dinner with a silent and oral auction, music and dancing. Proceeds benefit Community Living’s programs and services for people with disabilities in St. Charles County.

...MAKE THEM UNFORGETTABLE

Orchid Show Date: Jan 28-March 25 Time: 9am-5pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Admission + $5 Contact: www.mobot.org Annual Orchid Show features 800 blooming orchids in lush, tropical landscape.

X-Treme International Ice Racing

Jan Events, cont Coping With Caregiving Date: Thurs, Jan 26 Time: 7pm-8:30pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: www.youranswerplace.org to register Susan Rava, author of "Swimming Solo: A Daughter’s Memoir of Her Parents, His Parents, and Alzheimer’s Disease,"will speak about her experience being a caregiver to four family members with Alzheimers disease.

St. Louis Auto Show Date: Jan 26-29 Time: Daily Location: Edward Jones Dome Cost: $10-$5, under 6: Free Contact: www.stlouisautoshow.com The largest automobile event in the area features more than 500 new cars, trucks, SUVs and concept vehicles from over 25 manufacturers.

A Night of Poetry Date: Fri, Jan 27 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: Foundry Arts Centre Cost: $5 Contact: 636-255-0270 Six of the region’s best published poets read from selected works. The evening’s poets will include Michael Castro, Peter Carlos, Teddy Norris, Kelli

Date: Sat, Jan 28 Time: 7:30pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $25-$5 Contact: www.metrotix.com See the fastest sport on ice. Speedway bikes and quads are modified and compete on an indoor ice arena.

Allen, Dawn Dupler, and Julia Gordon-Banner.

A Taste of Italy Date: Fri, Jan 27 Time: 6:30pm-8pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $45-$40 Contact: 636-474-2REC to register Rendezvous has teamed up with the City of O'Fallon offering wine,cooking & art classes..

Fete De Glace Date: Sat, Jan 28 Time: 10am-3pm Location: North Main Street, St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: www.historicstcharles.com Watch ice carvers bring the art to life using chain saws, power grinders, sanders, cold chisels, hand saws, and irons. Coffee and hot chocolate available & fire pits to warm up.

Cabin Fever Book Fair-Adult Selections Date: Jan 27-29 Time: Fri and Sat, 9am-6pm; Sun, 11am-3pm Location: VFW Hall, O’Fallon Cost: FREE admission Contact: www.youranswerplace.org for info. The Friends of the Library will once again host their Cabin Fever Book Fair. Each weekend features different selections. Prices vary per item category.

SCC Photography Invitational/UMSL Student Exhibition Date: Jan 30-March 4 Time: Daily, Mon-Sat Location: SCC gallery of Fine Arts Building Cost: Free and open to the public Contact: choltz@stchas.edu This art exhibit will feature the work of local painters.

Moscow Festival Ballet Presents: Cinderella Date: Fri, Jan 27 Time: 8pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $54.50- $26.50 Contact: www.telecharge.com The magic and fantasy of the childhood classic Cinderella will be performed in a full-length ballet by The Moscow Festival Ballet.

SCC Photography Invitational and UMSL Student Exhibition Date: Beginning Mon, Jan 30 Time: 8am-10pm, Mon-Sat Location: St. Charles Community College Fine Arts Building Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8556

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Art shows include work by high school students, SCC students and faculty, and other professional artists in the community. Opening reception Wed, Feb 1.

Ryan Adams Date: Tues, Jan 31 Time: 8pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $22 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com Ryan Adams’ Ashes & Fire has debuted at #7 on the U.S. album chart.

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et moving on your New Year’s resolution to get more exercise at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC)! With all that holiday cooking under our belts, January is a great time to “lean up” through regular exercise. Exercise has other benefits, too – study after study shows that one of the best ways to boost your health and improve your mood is by boosting your heart rate through exercise. But it’s tough to keep motivated when chilly, rainy weather sets in, and short winter days mean that it’s dark when we get home from work. And who’s going to watch the kids while we go jogging? To jump-start a healthy exercise program that will keep your motivation running on high all year long, join the RSC. O’Fallon’s indoor recreation complex offers memberships for individuals and growing families alike, with professional-level exercise equipment, certified trainers, an indoor track, a swimming complex, open play in the gymnasium, child care, a food court, and a host of exercise and leisure programs for all ages and abilities. It’s not just the state of the art, 66,000-square-foot facility that’s so attractive; it’s the variety of exercise programs taught by professional staff and trainers. Sign up for group spinning, learn to lift weights safely or train for marathons, improve flexibility with Body Fusion or Vinyasa Yoga, get your kicks in Cardio Combo, ease joint pain with lowimpact water aerobics, and get

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Jump-start your New Year’s weight-loss resolution with a Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) membership for the whole family. Go swimming, play volleyball or basketball, walk or jog on the indoor track, enjoy a great workout, and be sure to ask how you can add basic aerobic classes to your membership. a fun, calorie-scorching workout with Zumba, Hip Hop Hustle, tap dancing, belly dancing and social dancing. Parents and grandparents can get in a get in a great workout by dropping kids ages 3 months to 9 years at the Kids’ Korner for cheerful, professional child care that kids enjoy (discounts are available), or by enrolling kids in a variety of fun classes, including the RSC preschool.

For information, visit www.renaudspiritcenter.com or call 636-474-2732. Or, come to the Renaud Spirit Center and see for yourself! Mention TimeOff and receive a free one-week trial to try out the entire facility! Visit us today at 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, Missouri 63368

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TimeOff Treasure Hunt In the ads within this issue, we've hidden 2 TimeOff Clock Logos for you to find. When you find them, 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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FEBRUARY CALENDAR

AT A GLANCE Arts & Culture

SUNDAY

Community Events

MONDAY

Kids & Teens

TUESDAY

Sports & Outdoors

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Health

Seniors

FRIDAY

Business

SATURDAY

• Body Composition 1 Analysis • Louis After the Loop

• MO Show Me L.I.F.E. Organ Concert

• Rock of Ages 3 • Lewis Black “In God We Rust” • Cabin Fever Book FairChildren’s Selections • SSM St. Joseph Health Center Trivia Night

• Rock of Ages 4 • Cabin Fever Book Fair-Children’s Selections • All Saints Trivia Night • The Great Train Expo • Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance • Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Dance

• Eagle Watch Tour 7 • Brass Spectacular • Manage, Measure and Reduce Stress • Michael Jackson The Immortal Tour • Frank Meeink: A Former Skinhead’s Fight Against Prejudice Lecture

• Michael Jackson 8 The Immortal Tour • St. Louis Boat & Sport Show • Elvis Lives: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists • Bobby Norfolk Storytelling at SCC

• St. Louis Boat & 9 Sport Show • Adult CPR • 27th Annual Midwest Grape and Wine Conference

• St. Louis Boat & 10 Sport Show • 27th Annual Midwest Grape and Wine Conference • The Glenn Miller Orchestra • Steel Magnolias • Pro Arte Quartet • Black History Month

• St. Louis Boat & 11 Sport Show • Grape and Wine Conference • Steel Magnolias • Magical Music of Disney • St. Louis River City Pops- “A Singing Ensemble” • Mount Pleasant Estates Valentine’s Dinner

• West Side Story

• West Side Story • David Kirton Concert at SCC

• West Side Story 16 • Wine Tastings • AARP Driver Safety Program

• Steel Magnolias 17 • West Side Story • Wine Tastings • Henson Alternative’s Stuffed and Unstrung • Chocolate Meltdown • Great Backyard Bird Count • Gabriel Iglesias

• Steel Magnolias 18 • West Side Story • Wine Tastings • Great Backyard Bird • St. Louis Blues Hockey/Boathouse in Forest Park • Mardi Gras Grand Parade • Art, Wine & Brew • Silver Roots: Japan Meets World • Shen Yun

• West Side Story 23 • St. Louis Builders Home and Garden Show • SCC Coffeehouse Open-Mic Night • “Throw Down Your Heart” Projections Film Series

• West Side Story 24 • St. Louis Builders Home and Garden Show • City Centre Dance • Murder Mystery Dinner Show • Chris Botti • 25th Annual St. Louis Working Women’s Survival Show

• West Side Story 25 • St. Louis Builders Home and Garden Show • 25th Annual St. Louis Working Women’s Survival Show • Tracing Your Family History • 4th Annual Trivia Night • Fun & Frolic Horse Show • Pirate and Princess Parties

Happy Valentine’s Day

Celebrate Mardi Gras • Rock of Ages • The Great Train Expo

• Valentine Treat

• Steel Magnolias 12 • Boat & Sport Show • Grape and Wine Conference • Magical Music of Disney • St. Louis River City Pops- “A Singing Ensemble” • Beggin’ Pet Parade • Gospel Concert

• Caregiver Training 13

• Steel Magnolias 19 • West Side Story • Wine Tastings • Great Backyard Bird Count • Shen Yun

• West Side Story 20 • Wine Tastings • Great Backyard Bird Count

For more information on any of these events, consult the listings on the following pages. • West Side Story 21 • Wine Tastings • Heart Healthy and Blood Pressure Screening • Fat Tuesday Parade

List Your Event FREE List your entertainment or special event in TimeOff. Send details to timeoff@gatewaycreative.net • 25th Annual St. 26 Louis Working Women’s Survival Show

• St. Peters Rotary Club

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• Roundtable Acoustic Guitar Jam Session

• West Side Story 22 • Wine Tastings • AARP Driver Safety Program • Lindenwood Speaker Series: Reed Timmer • West Coast Swing (Feb 22-Mar 14)

• “Harvey” Center 29 Stage Theatre (Feb 29-Mar 4) • Tschaikowski St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra • Jeff Dunham

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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!

Feb Events Arts & Culture

Community Events

Body Composition Analysis Date: Wed,, Feb 1st Time: 4pm-6 pm Location: Progress West Medical Plaza, O’Fallon Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE to register Learn your body mass index, percentage of body fat, lean mass, muscle mass and more! Also learn how many calories you need to lose, gain or maintain your weight.

Louis After the Loop Date: Wed, Feb 1 Time: 9am-5pm Location: Leave from Civic Hall Cost: $88-$79 Contact: 636-474-2732 Visit the Delmar Loop for a demonstration of glassblowing at the Third Degree Glass Factory. Lunch at Blueberry Hill, t a tour of the Moonrise Hotel, and for dessert at Gooey Louie.

MO Show Me L.I.F.E. Organ Concert Date: Thursday, Feb. 2 Time: 11:30am-2:30pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park, St. Charles Cost: $29 Contact: St. Charles Parks Dept. 636-949-3372 This dedicated group of amateurs will play some of your favorite songs to include big band, country western and dance music on a Lowery EZ Play Organ.

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

Kids & Teens

Sports & Outdoors

Health

Seniors

Business

Listings are organized in chronological order. Simply take note of the color coded categories on each page, scan the dates and locate the types of events you are looking for. Or quickly scan the calendar at the beginning of each section, then cross reference with the appropriate listings. Enjoy your TimeOff! Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, Reo Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister and many more.

SSM St. Joseph Health Center Trivia Night Date: Fri, Feb 3 Time: TBA Location: St. Peter Parish Center, St. Charles Cost: Call for details Contact: 636-947-5466 Kevin Carbery will host this exciting trivia challenge. Call for details and to register.

Lewis Black “In God We Rust” Date: Fri, Feb 3 Time: 8pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $72-$36 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com Lewis Black comes to the Peabody with his unique brand of humor.

Annual All Saints Trivia Night Date: Sat, Feb 4 Time: TBA Location: All Saints, St. Peters Cost: $160 table Contact: Jackie 636-278-1270 Largest fundraiser for the All Saints Parents Association. Beer and soda provided.

Cabin Fever Book Fair-Children’s Selections Date: Feb 3-5 Time: Fri and Sat, 9am-6pm; Sun, 11am-3pm Location: VFW Hall, O’Fallon Cost: FREE admission Contact: www.youranswerplace.org for info. The Friends of the Library will once again host their Cabin Fever Book Fair. Each weekend features different selections. Prices vary per item category.

The Great Train Expo Date: Feb 4-5 Time: 10am-4pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: $7; ages under 12, Free Contact: 636-669-3000 Show features

Rock of Ages Date: Feb 3-5 Time: Varies by date Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $75-$30 Contact: www.metrotix.com An arena-rock love story told through the hits of

operating model railroads, train dealers, collectors, hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, and much more!

Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance Date: Sat, Feb 4 Time: 6:30pm-9pm Location: St. Peters City Hall Cost: $13 per person in advance Contact: 636-939-2FUN Dad can treat his daughter to a delightful evening filled with music, dancing, and snacks. Girls ages513 and Dads or father figures of all ages.

Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Dance Date: Sat, Feb 4 Time: Location: O’Fallon City Hall Cost: $45-$40, extra daughter $20 Contact: 636-474-2REC to register Enjoy this special time with the father figure in your life. Event includes a sit down dinner, a long stem flower arrangement. Dress attire is required.

Valentine Treat Date: Mon, Feb 6 Time: 6pm-8:30pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $51-$45 Contact: 636-474-2REC Join Rendezvous for this Valentine’s Treat event.

Eagle Watch Tour Date: Monday, Feb 6 Time: 7:00am-4:30pm Location: Depart from Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park, St. Charles Cost: $61 Contact: St. Charles Parks Dept. 636-949-3372 A naturalist from Pere Marquette State Park will accompany us in the Alton & surrounding area in search of the American Bald Eagle.

Brass Spectacular Date: Tues, Feb 7 Time: 8pm Location: Cathedral Basilica Cost: $39-$19

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Community Events

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

Kids & Teens

Sports & Outdoors

Health

Seniors

Business

Listings are organized in chronological order. Simply take note of the color coded categories on each page, scan the dates and locate the types of events you are looking for. Or quickly scan the calendar at the beginning of each section, then cross reference with the appropriate listings. Enjoy your TimeOff! Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, Reo Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister and many more.

Lewis Black “In God We Rust” Date: Fri, Feb 3 Time: 8pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $72-$36 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com Lewis Black comes to the Peabody with his unique brand of humor.

The Great Train Expo Date: Feb 4-5 Time: 10am-4pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: $7; ages under 12, Free Contact: 636-669-3000 Show features

Rock of Ages Date: Feb 3-5 Time: Varies by date Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $75-$30 Contact: www.metrotix.com An arena-rock love story told through the hits of

operating model railroads, train dealers, collectors, hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, and much more!

Valentine Treat Date: Mon, Feb 6 Time: 6pm-8:30pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $51-$45 Contact: 636-474-2REC Join Rendezvous for this Valentine’s Treat event.

Brass Spectacular Date: Tues, Feb 7 Time: 8pm Location: Cathedral Basilica Cost: $39-$19

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Contact: www.CathedralConcerts.org Hearing the Saint Louis Symphony Brass Section in the sonic splendor of the Cathedral Basilica will be an unbelievable treat.

Manage, Measure and Reduce Stress Date: Tues, Feb 7 Time: 6:30pm- 8 pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE to register Dr. Melissa Lueking, Family Medicine, will address some common causes of stress and methods to help manage them to reduce the impact.

Michael Jackson The Immortal Tour Date: Feb 7-8 Time: 8pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $175-$50 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com Cirque du Soleil will give fans worldwide a unique view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who forever transformed global pop culture.

Frank Meeink: A Former Skinhead’s Fight Against Prejudice Lecture Date: Tues, Feb 7 Time: 7 pm Location: SCC Social Sciences Building Cost: Free Contact: www.stchas.edu/calendar, asmith@stchas.edu Frank Meeink will share the story of his descent into America’s Nazi underground and his ultimate triumph over hatred and addiction.

St. Louis Boat & Sport Show Date: Feb 8-12 Time: Daily Location: America’s Center Cost: $14-$10, Ages 15 and under: Free Contact: www.stlouisboatshow.com Consumer show featuring the latest boats, engines, marine accessories and more in the boating industry.

Elvis Lives: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists Date: Wed, Feb 8 Time: 8pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $36.50- $26.50 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com Elvis Lives is an unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey across Elvis' life.

Bobby Norfolk Storytelling at SCC Date: Wed, Feb 8 Time: 10 am Location: SCC Social Sciences Building Cost: Free Contact: www.stchas.edu/calendar, asmith@stchas.edu Bobby Norfolk, internationally known story performer and three-time Emmy Award winner, will perform. This event is part of Black History Month.

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Adult CPR

Now Your Parents Can Live at Home

Date: Thurs, Feb 9 Time: 4pm-6pm Location: Progress West Health Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE to register All participants will practice and become proficient in hands-on training with a mannequin and AED simulator.

e know it isn’t easy to invite someone into your home to provide homecare. You’ll interview and select any caregiver we refer to you. At Visiting Angels, character matters in caregivers!

27th Annual Midwest Grape and Wine Conference Date: Feb 9-12 Time: Daily Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: Visit Website to register Contact: midwestgrapeandwineconference.com Start making plans to attend this exciting trade show of over 170 vendors, brand new sessions and social events.

• Up to 24-hour care • Meal Preparation • Light Housework • Companionship • Our Caregivers are Thoroughly Screened

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

St. Charles/St. Peters

Date: Fri, Feb 10 Time: 8pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $40.50- $22.50 Contact: www.telecharge.com or 636-949-4433 The Glenn Miller Orchestra today is still the most sought after big-band in the world, just as it was in Glenn’s day. Directed by Gary Tole.

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Steel Magnolias Date: Feb 10-12 & 17-19 Time: 8pm: Sundays, 2pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Cost: $15-$12 Contact: 1-800-838-3006 ACT II opens its 19th season with Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias.

Pro Arte Quartet Date: Fri, Feb 10 Time: 8pm Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $23 Contact: 314-516-4949 The oldest string quartet in continuous existence celebrates a centennial in 2012 they are renowned for championing new music.

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Lift Every Voice: Black History Month Celebration Date: Fri, Feb 10 Time: 7pm Location: Powell Hall Cost: $20 Contact: www.stlsymphony.org This annual event with the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON® Chorus and the STL Symphony is a celebration of spirit and song.

• Bridal • Bridesmaids • Mothers • Flower Girl • Tuxedos Tues-Fri 11 am to 6 pm Saturday 10 am to 3 pm Evening Hours by Appointment

Magical Music of Disney Date: Feb 11-12 Time: Sat, 7pm: Sun, 3pm Location: Powell Hall Cost: $65-$35 Contact: www.stlsymphony.org Fun for the whole family! Enjoy a concert of symphonic arrangements from The Walt Disney Studio vault.

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Feb Events, cont St. Louis River City Pops- “A Singing Ensemble” Date: Saturday, Feb. 11 Time: 11:30am-2:30pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $29 Contact: St. Charles Parks Dept. 636-949-3372 Group performs a show with musical reviews that tell stories through song and choreography. Voices accompanied by piano showcase multipart harmonies, duets and solos.

Mount Pleasant Estates Valentine’s Dinner Date: Sat, Feb 11 Time: 7pm Location: Mount Pleasant Estates, Augusta Cost: $100 per couple, $90 for Vintner’s Circle members Contact: 636-482-9463 for reservation Sweep her off her feet with a romantic multicourse meal in our elegant Terrace Ballroom. Couples will dine by firelight to live acoustic guitar music provided by Jeremy Barringhaus.

Beggin’ Pet Parade Date: Sun, Feb 12 Time: Registration 10am, Parade 1pm Location: Soulard Cost: $10 to benefit local shelter Contact: www.stlmardigras.com Pet parade and other activities to help celebrate Mardi Gras. Also Wiener Dog Derby.

Celebrate the Gospel Concert Date: Sun, Feb 12 Time: 3pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Garden Admission Contact: www.mobot.org In honor of Black History Month, enjoy traditional gospel favorites. Seating is limited and available first-come, first-served.

Caregiver Training Date: Mon, Feb 13 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: www.youranswerplace.org for info County Health Department Caregiver training.

Senior Trivia Date: Tues, Feb 14 Time: 2pm-4:30pm Location: Memorial Hall Cost:$10 per person Contact: www.stcharlesparks.com Come join us for 5 rounds of trivia on a variety of knowledge. Coffee, lemonade and snacks are included. Great prizes.

Kids & Teens

Sports & Outdoors

Health

Four-day event for bird watchers of all ages. Bring your binoculars. Call for info or to register.

West Side Story Date: Feb 14-26 Time: Varies by date Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $82-$15 Contact: www.metrotix.com The new Broadway cast album of WEST SIDE STORY recently won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

Gabriel Iglesias Date: Fri, Feb 17 Time: 8pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $38.75 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com Gabriel’s clean and animated comedy style has earned national crossover appeal, making him popular among fans of all ages.

David Kirton Concert at SCC Date: Wed, Feb 15 Time: Noon Location: SCC Plaza Bistro Cost: Free and open to the public Contact: 636-922-8469, asmith@stchas.edu Have your lunch and enjoy a free performance of this vibrant/modern roots reggae singer from Barbados.

St. Louis Blues Hockey/Boathouse in Forest Park Date: Saturday, Feb 18 Time: 11:30am-7:00pm Location: Depart Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $99 Contact: St. Charles Parks Dept. 636-949-3372 The St. Louis Blues will battle the Minnesota Wild at Scottrade Center in National Hockey League action. Afterwards enjoy dinner at the Boathouse in Forest Park.

Wine Tastings Date: Feb 16 and 22 Time: 6:30pm-8pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $40-$35 Contact: 636-474-2REC What better way to learn about wine than in this fun and relaxing atmosphere.

AARP Driver Safety Program Date: Thurs, Feb 16 Time: 9am-1pm Location: Progress West Health Center Cost: $14-$12 Contact: 636-344-CARE to register For drivers age 50 and over. This course will refine existing skills and develop safe driving strategies in today’s challenging driving environment.

Date: Fri, Feb 17 Time: 9am-5pm Location: Leave from Civic Hall Cost: $84-$75 Contact: 636-474-2732 Tour top local candy-makers and enjoy a “Death by Chocolate” party. Lunch at the Crown Candy Kitchen in St. Louis, and a relaxing ride to the Chocolate Affair in Highland, Illinois for party.

Shen Yun

Great Backyard Bird Count

Heart Healthy and Blood Pressure Screening

Day: Sat-Sun, Feb 18,19 Time: Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm Location: Peabody Opera House Contact: 800-745-3000; peabodyoperahouse.com Experience the true culture of China’s fivethousand-year-old civilization with original performances that not only entertain, but more deeply educate, enrich and inspire.

Date: Tues, Feb 21 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free

Date: Tues, Feb 21 Time: 7pm Location: From Washington and Broadway, St. Louis Cost: Free Contact: www.stlmardigras.com A colorful, fun-filled nighttime parade that winds through downtown St. Louis.

Lindenwood Speaker Series: Reed Timmer Date: Wed, Feb 22 Time: 10am-11:30am Location: Lindenwood University Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-4823 Reed Timmer will be speaking on "Extreme Storm Chasing."

Date: Wed, Feb 22-Mar 14 Time: 7:30pm 8:30pm Location: Renaud Spirit Center Cost: $40-$18 Contact: 636-474-2REC Join instructors Mike and Natasha Berkel for fourweeks of enjoyable lessons that will have you tearing up the dance floor in no time!

Date: Sat, Feb 18 Time: 8pm Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $18 Contact: 314-516-4949 This performance showcases classical and traditional music from both Japan and the Western World. Original works also featured.

Date: Feb 17-20 Time: Varies Location: Fort Zumwalt Park, O’Fallon Cost: Free Contact: 636-379-5502

Fat Tuesday Parade

West Coast Swing

Silver Roots: Japan Meets World

Chocolate Meltdown

Contact: 636-344-CARE to register Dr. Fortado-Clark will discuss causes, warning signs and plans of action to help prevent cardiovascular disease. Blood pressure screening offered.

Date: Sat, Feb 18 Time: 11am Location: Downtown St. Louis Cost: Free Contact: www.stlmardigras.org for route and info

Date: Sat, Feb 18 Time: 7pm-11:45pm Location: O’Fallon City Hall Cost: TBA Contact: 636-240-1818 Taste amazing foods and a variety of drinks all while perusing works of art from local and talented artist. Music and dancing.

Date: Fri, Feb 17 Time: 8pm Location: Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $65-$30 Contact: 314-516-4949 It’s an adults-only show from Henson Alternative, the edgy branch of the Jim Henson Company. Puppeteers perform off-the-cuff comedy combined with musical theatre for a hilarious puppet romp.

Business

Mardi Gras Grand Parade

16th Annual Art, Wine, Brew

Henson Alternative’s Stuffed and Unstrung

Seniors

St. Louis Builders Home and Garden Show Date: Feb 23-26 Time: Daily Location: America’s Center Cost: $10-$4, ages 5 and under: Free Contact: www.stlhomeshow.com Consumer show showcasing the latest in Lawn & Garden, Kitchen & Bath, Interior Design, Pool & Spas and Building Products.

SCC Coffeehouse Open-Mic Night Date: Thurs, Feb 23 Time: 7pm-9 pm Location: SCC Social Sciences Building Cost: Free and open to the public Contact: 636-922-8569, jgray@stchas.edu Poets, prose writers, songwriters and creative nonfiction writers are invited to share their creativity or just to listen and enjoy others’ selections.

“Throw Down Your Heart” Projections Film Series Date: Thurs, Feb 23 Time: 7pm-9pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8321 "Throw Down Your Heart" is an African film in English and is hosted by Andrea Compton. This event is part of Black History Month.

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City Centre Dance Date: Fri, Feb 24 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: St. Peters City Hall Cost: $7-$6 Contact: 636-939-2FUN Dance to the sounds of the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s and more each month at St. Peters City Hall.

Murder Mystery Dinner Show Date: Fri, Feb 24 Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $62-$55 Contact: 636-474-2REC: reservations required Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar and Jest Mysteries present an evening of fun "Who Dun It?" Four course dinner and the show.

Chris Botti Date: Fri, Feb 24 Time: 8pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $47-$37 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com Since the release of his CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest selling American instrumental artist.

25th Annual St. Louis Working Women’s Survival Show Date: Feb 24-26 Time: Fri, 11-8: Sat, 10-8: Sun, 11-5 Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: $9-$5 Contact: www.wwssonline.com Over 350 exhibits, unique products and services, food, fashion, fitness, health and fun. Big Contests, Celebration Tent, Games, Prizes, Celebrities and Activities.

Tracing Your Family History Date: Sat, Feb 25 Time: 8:30am-11:30am or 1pm-4pm Location: Renaud Spirit Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-474-2REC to register This class will help beginners and advanced genealogy students providing tools for assisting participants with family history research.

4th Annual Trivia Night Date: Sat, Feb 25 Time: 7pm Location: American Legion Post 312, St. Charles Cost: $25 person; $200 table of 8 Contact: www.mbtrust.org to register All proceeds will benefit The Missouri Boys State Memorial Trust and the Foundations in Leadership Campaign.

Fun and Frolic Horse Show Date: Sat, Feb 25 Time: 10am Location: National Equestrian Center Cost: Entry fees and Stall fees Contact: 636-528-6059 Enjoy a fun day of showing at the National Equestrian Center at Lake St. Louis.

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Pirate and Princess Parties (ages 3-8)

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Date: Sat, Feb 25 Time: Princess: 10-11:30am, Pirate: 1-2:30pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $15 Contact: www.stcharlesparks.com Break out of your home for some party fun! Two separate parties for your little princess or pirate.

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St. Peters Rotary Club Date: Mon, Feb 27 Time: Noon-1pm Location: Bellabrations Cost: $10 Contact: 636-928-0047 Monthly rotary club meeting and lunch.

Furniture & Decorating Items

• Huge Selection • Household Decor • Something for Everyone • Check Out Our $1.00 Room!

Roundtable Acoustic Guitar Jam Session Date: Tues, Feb 28 Time: 8pm-11:59pm Location: Rumbles Pub Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-7678 Local Musicians gather and Share their music. Come to play or listen. Bring your own instrument. Acoustic/unplugged only, no amps.

Unique Clothing Items

636-272-6667 274 Fort Zumwalt Sq.

“Harvey” Center Stage Theatre

(Two Blocks West of K-Mart) M-F 10-7, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5

Date: Feb 29-Mar 4 Time: Varies Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $8-$0 Contact: www.stchastickets.com for tickets This play has delighted audiences for decades as it poses the question and possibility of "believing" in what seems to be the impossible.

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Tschaikowski St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra Date: Wed, Feb 29 Time: 8pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $56.50-$28.50 Contact: www.telecharge.com The Orchestra tours regularly all over the world under the musical direction of conductor Roman Leontiev. Piano soloist is Alexandre Pirojenko.

Jeff Dunham

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Date: Wed, Feb 29 Time: 7:30pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $48.50 Contact: www.metrotix.com Jeff Dunham offers his millions of fans brand new laughs and hilarious additions to his famed troupe of sidekicks

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include Indigo Jewelers, Lordo’s Diamonds, Walters Jewelry and Randy’s Jewelry, Inc. Don’t be intimidated by the glittery showcases; no matter what your budget is, these knowledgeable artisans and retailers can make your shopping experience easy.

alentine’s Day is celebrated by both sexes, but women are traditionally the focus of most romantic endeavors on this frilly holiday. This is your chance, guys, to woo and wow her with tokens of affection that will make her pupils dilate with approval. According to Census Bureau statistics, 53% of women say they would dump their boyfriends if they didn’t receive a Valentine’s Day gift. Why take that chance? Valentine’s Day gives you a special way to indulge your favorite sweetheart with the baubles and bonbons that will make her smile. While choosing appropriate gifts for wives and girlfriends may make some men nervous, solutions and great ideas are as close as one of the many jewelry and chocolate retailers in our area. All you have to do is stumble inside with your debit card and an expression of bewilderment; the experts will help you select the perfect gift for the one you love.

One Word: Chocolate If “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, then chocolate is her significant other. The sensuality and decadent flavor of chocolate in any form makes it a smart purchase on Valentine’s Day. According to the U.S. Market for Chocolate, sales of chocolate average more than $16 billion dollars a year. February is the top month for chocolate sales, and the varieties and packaging available will satisfy any sweetie’s sweet tooth. If you want fresh flavor and choices galore, Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company is here to help. Just

Sweetness and Style!

Perfect Gifts for Your Valentine According to Census Bureau statistics, 53% of women say they would dump their boyfriends if they didn’t receive a Valentine’s Day gift. Why take that chance? Jewelry? Yes, Please. You don’t have to be a billionaire to buy a diamond or other gemstone for your love. You WILL need to spend more than the price of a Hallmark card, but don’t assume a gift of jewelry is out of your price range. It’s always “the thought that counts”, but the thought of a Valentine’s Day gift in a little box with something shiny inside will leave a lasting memory. Many jewelry retailers in our area would love to make your holiday one to remember. Krekeler Jewelers in O’Fallon has the expertise to steer you to a great gift. Amante Jewelers in St. Peters touts fine jewelry at affordable prices. Other shops 20

Brokenhearted on Valentine’s Day! Sometimes love is bittersweet. Visit www.despair.com for Bittersweets, conversation candy hearts for the disillusioned, dumped and depressed. Messages on the hearts include: “I Cry On Q”, “U Turn Me Off ”, “We Had Plans” and “So So Alone”.

VALENTINE’S DAY DATA According to Hallmark, after cards, the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts are (in order of popularity): Date night, Flowers, Candy and Jewelry. Neilson statistics report that Americans will buy a total 58 million pounds of chocolate for Valentine’s Day with most nestled inside 35 million heart-shaped boxes. Over 8 billion Conversation Hearts, the iconic hard candy of Valentine’s Day will be eaten over the holiday.

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stepping inside one of the two stores in St. Charles County is a treat for the senses. From chocolate covered strawberries to molded chocolate novelties and premium assortments in all price ranges, you will find your heart’s desire here. Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate also carries famous Mavrokos Chocolates, a St. Louis area tradition.

Love Made Visible Making the effort to surprise your Valentine this holiday will reap rewards in smiles, kisses and hugs. Take some time to find just the right gift for the one you love. Whether you decide on chocolate, jewelry, flowers, a night on the town or all of the above, open your heart to the romance of Valentine’s Day and let your sweetheart see how much you care. Oh. And add a romantic embrace—always a Valentine’s Day winner. By Robin Garrison Leach

Valentine’s Day Shopping

Steven’s Jewelry 3449 Pheasant Meadows Drive O’Fallon 636-474-1200

Jewelry

Amante Jewelry 207 Salt Lick Road St. Peters 636-397-1511

Indigo Jewelers: 1345 Triad Center Drive Saint Peters 636-922-2600 Lordo’s Diamonds: 9222 Clayton Road St. Louis 314- 432-8008 Krekeler Jewelers: 2938 Hwy K O'Fallon 636-978-7870 Walter’s Jewelry Inc.: 230 N Main St St. Charles 636-724-0604 Randy’s Jewelry Inc. 309 South Main O’Fallon 636-978-1953

Chocolates

GREAT Valentine’s Day

GIFTS

Pandora Bracelets

Jewelry Box

Krekeler Jewelers

Pizzazz

2938 Hwy K at Hwy N

2432 Hwy K

636-978-7870 www.krekeler.com

636-294-5977 www.pizzazgifts.com

Red Leather Jacket

Red Champagne glasses

Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company: 6217 Mid Rivers Mall Drive St. Peters 636-447-0873 2101 Zumbehl Road St. Charles 636-946-6363 Corner Candy Shoppe 409 S. Main Street St. Charles 636-724-8180 Carousel Chocolate 127 O’Fallon Commons Drive O’Fallon 636-240-6622

Carrie’s Boutique

Mom’s Resale

107 O’Fallon Commons Drive

274 Fort Zumwalt Sq.

636-281-1254 www.carriesboutique.com

636-272-6667

Miniatures for your dollhouse

Red ruby pendant

Suzannes Dollhouse

Steven’s Jewelry

Hwy K

3449 Pheasant Meadow Drive

636-978-6501 www.suzannesdollhouse.com

636-474-1200

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Academy of St. Louis Helping Students with Learning Challenges Succeed The Academy is fully accredited by AdvancEd NCA CASI, whose high standards ensure excellence in teaching.

or a child with learning disabilities, school can be a daunting place. The challenges of meeting standardized academic goals while trying to maneuver through the emotional and physical environment of school, can create havoc with a student’s educational progress. Many students have different styles of learning and struggle with attention and distractibility issues. In a traditional school setting, these issues may cause loneliness, low self esteem and a defeated attitude. Because 4 out of 10 students in our country struggle with some form of learning disability, many children would benefit from an alternative to a traditional school environment. The Academy of St. Louis in Chesterfield serves students grades kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Academy is a faith-based school that provides an environment that welcomes the individuality of each student, and offers a curriculum that challenges them personally while providing accommodations designed for each student’s personal success. By cultivating self-confidence and socialization along with tailored academic goals, the Academy provides their students with the tools and opportunities to reach their personal best in life.

Special Services for Families of Children with Learning Challenges St. Louis Special School District Free Parent Education www.ssdmo.org/ssd_services/other _services.html Go to: Parent Training and Counseling. These efforts consist of planned teaching for parents to help them interact with, teach and advocate for their child with a disability. Center for Specialized Services 11786 Westline Industrial Dr. St. Louis, 63146 • 314-983-9230 www.headinjuryctr-stl.org Serving the physically and developmentally challenged.

Academics Alone Do Not Measure Success Many students diagnosed with a learning disability or developmental delay are also challenged in the area of social development. Many social situations that may be second nature to most, often times cause anxiety and frustration for these children. The Academy of St. Louis provides a structured, social skills curriculum giving students the opportunity to role play and experience in “real life” settings, the appropriate response to different social interaction. The Academy also provides leadership opportunities for these same students to exemplify their talents and ability to lead.

Filling the Need For High School Students With Learning Challenges Although St. Louis offers many different educational models, there are few private, accredited high schools in the area for students with learning disabilities. “Our goal is to provide an educational setting for students with learning challenges through high school.” states Ann Dunn, Executive

Promise Christian Academy 1809 Clarkson Rd. Chesterfield, 63017 • 636-449-0647 School for children with learning differences, providing a quality of education in a caring , intimate, Christian environment, offering a continuum of integrated services (OT/SLP) for children ages 5 - 21 years of age. Promisechristianacademy.org

Place” holds an extensive collection of books, brochures and referral information related to childhood development and learning skills. Division of Developmental Disabilities http://dmh.mo.gov/dd/about.htm 1-800-207-9329 Improves the lives of persons with developmental disabilities through programs and services to enable those persons to live independently and productively.

Middendorf-Kredell Branch of St. Charles City-County Library District 2750 Hwy K, O’Fallon • 636-9787926 (Denise Ulett, Consumer Health & Government Documents Information Resource Manager) The district’s center for health and government materials and resources. Their “Healthy Answer

PROJECT SEARCH at BJSP for young adults 636-916-7168 (Regina WadeJohnson) Project search is a nine-month high school program for those 1820 with developmental disabilities.

It helps participants gain job skills and experience for future employment. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is a sponsoring business for Project Search and works with several local organizations and school districts that help young people with disabilities. They provide meeting space for classroom instruction and on-thejob-training for up to 12 interns. The partners provide a classroom instructor, two or three employment analysts (job coaches) and ongoing support to the interns during and after they complete the program. Skills taught include interviewing, budgeting, resume writing and filling out job applications.

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Director, “We believe our specialized curriculum, together with our high school transitioning program, prepares our students for postsecondary education, trade school, employment or volunteer placement.” Academy high school students work with transitioning coaches, career networking professionals, educational specialists and other business professionals to set and meet goals for post-high school opportunities. The Academy understands a parent’s worst fear is the future of their special needs child. What will happen after graduation? Will my child ever live independently or have a future outside of our home? The Academy of St. Louis provides the resources and knowledge to plan for a successful transition for each student. Graduates who fulfill the requirements set by the state of Missouri receive a high school diploma. Other students receive a certificate of completion.

Tailored Learning For Top Results The curriculum at the Academy integrates educational goals as well as functional and social skills to build competency for students in their future lives. A maximum of five students per classroom assures individual attention and learning goals that are introduced in a physically and emotionally safe environment for each Academy student. Classrooms are spacious and bright, encouraging learning. Along with the core subjects- math, language arts, religion, science and social studies- students are taught social skills, and neuro/diversity to help them gain an understanding and appreciation of their individual strengths and challenges. Students also enjoy many other enriching classes: art, golf, drama, computer skills, nutrition and physical education. Bi-monthly service and educational field trips throughout the St. Louis area give hands-on experiences to enrich each child’s view of life outside the classroom. To help foster social values, the students of the Academy serve the community by participating in various service projects throughout the school year.

Success Beyond School: Learning Through Love and Dedication The staff and faculty at the Academy of St. Louis are dedicated, professionals, working together to create an “alternative learning environment” based on each student’s individual needs. Their personal and professional dedication makes the Academy of St. Louis the right choice for parents looking for an alternative to traditional school. Terri O’Daniel, Academy Advancement Director, says, “Every child is born with significant potential in life to succeed. This is what we believe...fulfilling this mission is our commitment to our students and their families.” The Academy of St. Louis is currently accepting applications for the January 2012 semester. Call now for a visit at 314-973-8997.

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TIMEOFF TREASURE HUNT

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Exercise: Keep Up the Good Work!

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.

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know you’ve heard it before: exercise is good for you. But current research indicates that you need regular exercise, just like you need a balanced diet, to maintain optimal health. Research indicates that once you begin an exercise plan, it’s important to stick with it on a consistent basis. Two researchers at the University of MissouriColumbia recently published a study in the Journal of the Physiological Society. Their research involved rats, but their findings give us some important clues about our own bodies. In fact, many physiological functions in rats are very similar to those of humans, so it is instructive. The MU scientists put their subjects on a regular exercise regimen for three weeks. Then they allowed the rats to be sedentary for a couple of days. They found that even in such a short time period, the rats were not able to use insulin as efficiently as they had while they were exercising on a regular basis. Why is this important? Because the body’s inability to efficiently use insulin is related to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, obesity and high blood pressure. Insulin allows glucose, or blood sugar, to be converted into energy by our muscles. Regularly exercised muscles use insulin to facilitate a transfer of glucose from the blood to the muscle tissue in a very efficient manner. It appears that when a muscle

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has not been exercised, it uses less insulin, and glucose consumption slows as a result. This means that the glucose stays in the bloodstream longer, which is not optimal for good health. It’s not possible to draw definite conclusions about human health based on a single study, but it is safe to say that this study adds to the growing body of research pointing to the benefits of regular exercise. Itimproves mood, alleviates fatigue, burns calories and cuts the risk of cardiovascular disease. A simple walking program can offer all these benefits, and can be done wherever your schedule takes you and where you’re most comfortable. If you don’t want to walk outside this time of year, walk around the mall for 30 minutes. Nike knows what they’re talking about when they say, “Just Do It.” Make a point to do something for yourself with regular exercise and you’ll find you’re more productive, more filled with holiday cheer, and best of all, more healthy.

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Business Happenings Super Bowl Basket of Hope program to help make a difference in the lives of others. The company and their representatives around the U.S. are donating 7,000 “Hope Necklaces” with a retail value of $280,000 through the program. Super Baskets of Hope, which is approved by the NFL and the 2012 Super Bowl XLVI Host Committee, will deliver 7,000 baskets filled with inspirational and entertainment items as well as The Hope Necklace from U Design Jewelry to critically ill children and families at hospitals throughout Indiana and in each of America’s 32 NFL cities. For more information, visit www.udesignjewelry.com or call 636.922.3853.

Award winners

Two St. Charles County Companies Take Top Awards Among Regional Entrepreneurs CenterPointe Hospital in Weldon Spring and Ungerboeck Software International (USI) of Dardenne Prairie were recently honored with 2011 Excellence in Community Development Awards from Progress 64 West, a Chesterfield-based civic group promoting entrepreneurism and business success along the Highway 40/I-64 corridor in St. Louis and St. Charles Counties. Started in 2003, CenterPointe provides behavioral health services and will soon complete a $12 million expansion of their campus on Highway 94. Founded in 1985, USI

is a family-owned company that has established itself as global market leader in event management software.

U Design Jewelry Teaming up with Super Bowl 2012 Baskets of Hope U Design Jewelry in St. Charles, Mo., is teaming up with the 2012

Upcoming Alliance Training Events

Jennifer Bonacorsi of U Design Jewelry

“Goal Setting for People Who Hate Setting Goals – Make This Your Year” Thursday, Jan. 12 - 9 am to noon Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters

in St. Charles County “Create an Identity of Success – Building Your Personal Brand” Thursday, Feb. 9 – 9 am to noon Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters “They Don’t Teach You This Stuff in School – Contemporary Business Etiquette” Thursday, March 8 – 9 amto noon Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters

The Alliance program is presented by the EDC of St. Charles County and EnterTRAINing International. Alliance member attend all seminars for free. General admission is $80. For more info, visit edcalliance.com or call 877-244-2211

Information supplied by the Economic Development Center of St. Charles County

Missouri’s Favorite Gathering Place for Wine Lovers! - Mon-Sat 10 am to 5:30 pm - Sun 12 noon to 5:30 pm Open Weekends Only in January!

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Catering & Rentals for Private Parties & Functions

Wine Tastings • Breathtaking Views • Gift Shop • Music (In Season) Hwy. 94 along the Katy Trail just 10 miles SW of Hwy. 40-61 in Defiance See www.sugarcreekwines.com 25

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Kids Eat

Denny's - 10 and under eat free 4-10 pm on Tuesdays! Up to two free kid menu meals per one regularly priced adult entrée.

FREE

Fazoli's -12 and under $.99 kid meal, one $.99 kid meal per adult entrée. Fratelli's Ristorante (St. Charles) - 10 & under from 3 pm until close. One child per one adult entrée. Golden Corral (All Locations) 3 and under eat free everyday. Two children per adult entrée.

These days, it seems like restaurants everywhere are offering free and cheap eats for kids. It’s a great deal for families and it’s a tasty way to save a few bucks as well. Here’s the deals we found in the St. Charles area organized by day-of-theweek. Dig in!

Sunday Americas Incredible Pizza Company - kids 3 and under free with adult, kids 4-7 $4.99 plus $1.49 drink purchase, 8-11 $5.99 plus drink purchase. Limit two kids per paying adult.

also a fenced outdoor seating area with play ground. PLUS $5 off if you sign up for the e-mail club!

meals with every adult entree purchased. Pasta House - 12 and under, one child meal with each adult meal purchase, drink not included.

Golden Corral (All Locations) 3 and under eat free everyday. One child per adult entrée.

Pizza Street - Kids ages 4 to 9 eat free everyday 5pm to 8pm. One child per Adult entree, dine in only. Normal prices for kids are $2.99. Must buy drink.

HomeTown Buffet- Kids under 2 years eat free. Lion’s Choice - Kids meals $1.99 in St. Peters store.

Qdoba- Kids eat free Saturday and Sunday one free kids item per adult entree.

Locos Grill & Pub (St. Charles) Kids eat free Monday thru Friday, all day. One child per adult entrée.

Sherlock's Steak & Seafood (St. Charles) -12 and under eat free at Sunday brunch buffet (available from 10 am - 2:30 pm). Two kids per adult. Free kids menu item at dinner Sunday, one free menu item per paying adult entrée.

O’Charley’s - Kids under 10 eat free everyday. Up to 2 free kid meals per adult entree purchase. Drink NOT included. Pizza Street - Kids ages 4 to 9 eat free everyday 5pm to 8pm. One child per Adult entree, dine in only. Normal prices for kids are $2.99.Must buy drink.

Steak 'n Shake - 12 and under eat free all weekend! one free kid's menu item for every $9 spent, drink not included.Dine in.

Monday

Tuesday

El Azteca (O'Fallon)- all day

Americas Incredible Pizza Company - Kids 3 and under

Americas Incredible Pizza Company - kids 3 and under free

Golden Corral (All Locations) 3 and under eat free everyday. Two children per adult entrée.

free with adult, kids 4-7 $4.99 plus $1.49 drink purchase, 8-11 $5.99 plus drink purchase. Limit two kids per paying adult.

with adult, kids 4-7 $4.99 plus $1.49 drink purchase, 8-11 $5.99 plus drink purchase. Limit two kids per paying adult.

Buffalo Wild Wings -$1.99 kids meals all day w/purchase of an adult meal.

B. Hall's Bar & Grill - all day, one kids menu meal per adult entrée of $6.99 min. Kid's meal incl. one side and drink. Dine in.

Grappa Grill (St. Charles) – 1 free kids meal w/purchase of a regular adult entrée. Kids meal incl. child's Oreo sundae, drink not included. HomeTown Buffet- Kids under 2 yrs eat free. O'Charley's - Kids eat free everyday! Up to 2 free kid's

Culpepper's - One free kid's menu item with each adult entrée, all day. Ethyl's Smokehouse & Saloon one child per adult order, incl. one side, oreo cookies. There is 26

HomeTown Buffet Kids under 2 eat free. Locos Grill & Pub (St. Charles) Kids eat free Monday thru Friday, all day. One child per adult entrée. Masterpiece Bar-B-Que - One child per adult entrée. Kids menu only. McAlister's Deli (St. Charles) Kids 10 and under 4pm-9pm O’Charley’s - kids under 10 eat free everyday. Up to 2 free kid meals per adult entree purchase. Drink not included. Pizza Street - Kids ages 4 to 9 eat free everyday 5pm to 8pm. One child per Adult entree, dine in only. Normal prices for kids are $2.99.Must buy drink.

Wednesday Americas Incredible Pizza Company - kids 3 and under free with adult, kids 4-7 $4.99 plus $1.49 drink purchase, 8-11 $5.99 plus drink purchase. Limit two kids per paying adult. Culver’s - Family night~ a balloon artist or face painting free of charge. Golden Corral (All Locations) 3 and under eat free everyday. Two children per adult entrée. HomeTown Buffet- Kids under 2 yrs eat free.

Chevy’s Fresh Mex (All Locations) one free kids meal per adult entrée

Locos Grill & Pub (St. Charles) Kids eat free Monday thru Friday, all day. One child per adult entrée.

Chick-fil-A- Kids eat free with adult meal Tuesday evenings.

O’Charley’s - kids under 10 eat free everyday. Up to 2 free kid

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meals per adult entree purchase. Drink NOT included. Pizza Street - Kids ages 4 to 9 eat free everyday 5pm to 8pm. One child per Adult entree, dine in only. Normal prices for kids are $2.99.

Thursday Americas Incredible Pizza Company - kids 3 and under free with adult, kids 4-7 $4.99 plus $1.49 drink purchase, 8-11 $5.99 plus drink purchase. Limit two kids per paying adult. Golden Corral- (All Locations) 3 and under eat free everyday. Two children per adult entrée. HomeTown Buffet- Kids under 2 yrs eat free. J.J.’s (St. Charles, O‘Fallon) One child 10 years and under eats free per adult. Must purchase child drink at 99 cents. Additional children are $2.99. Locos Grill & Pub (St. Charles) Kids eat free Monday thru Friday, all day. One child per adult entrée. O’Charley’s - kids under 10 eat free everyday. Up to 2 free kid meals per adult entree purchase. Drink NOT included. Pizza Street - Kids ages 4 to 9 eat free everyday 5pm to 8pm. One child per Adult entree, dine in only. Normal prices for kids are $2.99.

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Friday Americas Incredible Pizza Company - kids 3 and under free with adult, kids 4-7 $4.99 plus $1.49 drink purchase, 8-11 $5.99 plus drink purchase. Limit two kids per paying adult. Golden Corral (All Locations) 3 and under eat free everyday. Two children per adult entrée. HomeTown Buffet - Kids under 2 yrs eat free. IHOP (all locations) - 12 and under everyday 4-10 pm - one child per adult purchase, does not incl. drink.

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Locos Grill & Pub (St. Charles) Kids eat free Monday thru Friday, all day. One child per adult entrée.

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O’Charley’s - kids under 10 eat free everyday. Up to 2 free kid meals per adult entree purchase. Drink NOT included. 8505 Veterans Memorial Parkway

Pizza Street - Kids ages 4 to 9 eat free everyday 5pm to 8pm. One child per Adult entree, dine in only. Normal prices for kids are $2.99.

Saturday Americas Incredible Pizza Company - kids 3 and under free with adult, kids 4-7 $4.99 plus $1.49 drink purchase, 8-11 $5.99 plus drink purchase. Limit two kids per paying adult.

O’Fallon, MO

636-978-7755 Open 11 am Seven Days a Week

Denny's - 10 and under eat free 4-10 pm on Tuesday and Saturday! Up to two free kid menu meals per one regularly priced adult entrée. Golden Corral (All Locations) 3 and under eat free everyday. Two children per adult entrée.

America’s Incredible Pizza Company

• Mondays - Sharky the Clown • Tuesdays - Imperial Dancing • Thursday- Live Music with Brad Welker • Friday & Saturday- DJ Nights • Live Music Last Saturday of Every Month • Great dinner specials • Check website for more info

HomeTown Buffet - Kids under 2 yrs eat free. Honey Baked Ham - small kids meal with the purchase of adult entree. Drink included. Lion’s Choice - $1.99 kids meals at Elm store. O’Charley’s - kids under 10 eat free everyday. Up to 2 free kid meals per adult entree purchase. Drink NOT included. Pizza Street - Kids ages 4 to 9 eat free everyday 5pm to 8pm. One child per Adult entree, dine in only. Normal prices for kids are $2.99. Steak 'n Shake - 12 and under eat free all weekend! one free kid's menu meal for every $8 spent, drink not included. Dine in only. Qdoba - kids eat free Saturday and Sunday. 1 free kids item per adult entree.

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Help Us Help You! R E A D E R

CHEF’S RECIPE

Fratelli’s Ristorante

S U R V E Y

Dish: Penne A La Salute

We’ve published this survey in an attempt to learn more about you and what you’re interested in. Your participation is vital in helping us plan future issues.

Owners: Joe & Tom Alagna

• 1 28-oz. can peeled Italian style pear tomatoes • 3 cloves garlic • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 1/3 cup fresh basil • 2 cups broccoli florets • 1/2 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes • 1 cup sliced mushrooms • 1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese or Romano cheese • 4 cups cooked penne pasta cooked al dente (1/2 lb. uncooked pasta)

Your response will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate at a local restaurant. Sex: ❏ Male ❏ Female Age: ❏13-19 ❏ 20 -29 ❏ 30-39 ❏ 30-49 ❏ 50-59 ❏ 60-79 ❏70+ Education: ❏ High School ❏ Some Collage ❏ College Grad ❏ Some Post Graduate ❏ Post Grad Degree Household Income: ❏ Under 20,000 ❏ 20-35,000 ❏ 35 – 50,000 ❏ 50-75,000S ❏ 75,000-100,000 ❏ 100,000- 150,000 ❏ More than 150,000. Profession: ❏ Stay at Home Parent ❏ Hourly Employee ❏ Salaried Employee ❏ Middle Management ❏ Top Management ❏ Professional ❏ Business Owner ❏ Retired ❏ Unemployed Patronize TimeOff Advertisers ❏ Yes ❏ No How many per Month ❏ 1-3 ❏ 3-6 ❏ 7 or more ❏ No What topics would you like to see in TimeOff Magazine? _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Name __________________________________ Address ________________________________ _______________________________________ Phone _________________________________

FOR SAUCE: In a food processor mince garlic, olive oil, salt & pepper together for 1 minute. Cut Italian style tomatoes in small pieces about 1-in. cubes, reserve some liquid. In a bowl combine garlic & olive

Fratelli’s owners, Joe & Tom Alagna

oil mixture with cut tomatoes, add chopped fresh basil. Set aside. Place pasta, broccoli, mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes in a pot of rapidly boiling salt water (1-gallon pot). When water boils again, drain. Toss pasta together with sauce mixture in a large bowl. Serve immediately. Sprinkle pasta with grated Asiago cheese, fresh basil and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Makes 4 servings.

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! NOW

OPEN

NEW

I Rendezvous... Do You?

• Chicago Style Hot Dogs • Gyros • Pizza • Italian Beef & Sausage • Philly Cheese Steak Open For Lunch & Dinner • Dine In • Carryout • Catering

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us!

Your Favorite Chicago Fare... Fresh & Homemade $11.99 Gyro Platter

Serves up to 3 People. With fries & trimmings

$6.49 Specials

• Banquet Room Facilities • Murder Mystery Dinners • Wine, Spirit, Beer Tastings • Retail Wine Sales • Gift Baskets • Cooking Classes

(ALL DAY LONG. Includes fries & drink)

A European Feel... From Coffee to Food to Wine!

Check Our Website for Special Events and Fun Happenings

217 South Main Street • O’Fallon, MO 63366 (636) 281 CAFE • www.RendezvousCafeAndWineBar.com

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily New Breakfast Menu & Lunch Items Happy Hour, M-F: 2-6 Great Drink Specials

Try Our Weekly Specials! • MON: Filet Dinner $7.99 (4 pm-close) • TUES: $3.50 Burger (11am- 4pm) 1/2 Rack Ribs $8.99 (4pm to close) • WED: Buy a Large Pizza for Price of a Medium • THURS: Kids Nite 4-9 pm • FRI: All-You-Can-Eat Fish • SAT: $3.50 Burger Lunch (11am-4 pm) • SUN: Family Fun Time (Answer trivia card & win 2 FREE cones)

1215 S Duchesne St. Charles, MO 63301

(636) 946-3500

www.dinejjs.com

Best & Biggest Gyros in Town... Right off the Rotisserie! Freshly Carved.

1120 Technology Drive At Hwy. K & 40, across from Cracker Barrel

636-329-8333

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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

Bruce Hoskins, Marketing Consultant St. Louis Business Journal

Angie Maue, Manager SealMaxx & Red Nose Lighting

Cristian Soare, President & CEO, Terra Firma USA, Inc.

Kacky Garner, Manager Community Affairs SSM Healthcare

Lori Hudson, Community Relations Coordinator West Community Credit Union

Abigail Richards, Advantage Coodinator Sams Club

Dennis D. Vitt, Vice President Commercial Lender First State Bank

Jennifer Bonacorsi, President and Founder U Design Jewelry

Lori Becklenberg, Director of Business Recruitment St. Louis RCGA

Dr. Ronald Chesbrough, President, St. Charles Commmunity College

Julie Sauvage, Owner/Area Director of Club Z! Tutoring of St. Charles County

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To Fee or Not to Fee…Had Enough? Make the Switch and Save! We offer the same products and services as other ﬁnancial institutions – but with better rates and fewer fees. > FREE checking with no-fee debit-ATM cards > FREE online and mobile account access with bill pay > Low-rate car, student and personal loans > Low ﬁxed-rate credit cards with no annual fee and optional rewards > Stable savings options with competitive rates > Mortgages and home equity products…and more! We’re also local – with more than 50 bi-state locations and 250+ FREE ATMs throughout the area. Call Member Services at (636) 720-2400, option 3, stop by a branch, or visit our website and join online.

What are you waiting for? Make the switch today! 4161 Highway K O’Fallon, MO 63368 (636) 720-2400 | westcommunitycu.org Federally insured by NCUA. Additional coverage up to $250,000 provided by Excess Share Insurance Corporation, a licensed insurance company.

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Hits his 2-hour appointment window 93.3% of the time.

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Tour a unique collection of four fine wineries...

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Experience

Weinstrasse!

Any Day is A Great Day for Weinstrasse!

636-228-4301 • augustawinery.com

636-482-8466 • balduccivineyards.com

Travel one of Missouri’s most scenic roadways en route to an afternoon of fine wine and relaxation at four exceptional wineries. Wine Country is only a short drive from West County and St. Charles along Hwy. 94.

• Area designated first wine district in United States • Family-owned “boutique wineries” • Award winning wines and specialty foods • Live entertainment

• Free wine tasting • Rated by Readers Digest as one of the 100 most scenic drives in America • Featured in Midwest and Southern Living Magazines

636-228-4464 • montelle.com

636-987-2400 • sugarcreekwines.com

Call the wineries for more information or details about specific events.

Sugar Creek Augusta Balducci Montelle