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Contents TIME OFF
SEPT-OCT, 2012
Your Guide To What’s Happening In The St. Charles County Region
All Around Town
About The Magazine ................5
What’s Happening Sept Calendar/Listings............ 7 Oct Calendar/Listings ............15
What’s New What’s New Here’s a look at new businesses popping up around town ..............6
Editorial Features On The Front Cover Join in the MO’ Cowbell Half Marathon & 5K, Sunday Oct 7...14 Business Briefs........................ 21 Libraries Aren’t What They Used to Be! Check out your local library. ......22 Experience Missouri’s Wineries Take a day to explore the local wineries .......................................24 Restaurant Spotlight JJ’s Restaurant.............................27 Hometown Recipe ................ 28 Who’s Who ...............................30
Mark Your Calendars! St. Charles Restaurant Week September 10-16!
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TA K E T I M E OF F !
Welcome Readers! Fall is finally upon us! Time to enjoy tailgating, hayrides, craft fairs, fall festivals, trick-or-treating and the list goes on. You can find tons of these activities in our event listings. Make sure to check for time and dates by calling or looking at the website. Welcome to our Sept/Oct issue! Check out the great article on the St. Charles area wineries. Enjoy some live music and a Missouri bottle of wine at one of these wineries this fall. And take a look at the library article.You’ll be surprised at all the activities and services they have available. Mark your calendars for the first annual St. Charles Restaurant Week Sept 10-16. Dine at more than a dozen local eateries and get a 3-course dinner for $25. Also, October 7 is the date for the MO’ Cowbell Half Marathon & 5K. Don your tennis shoes and join in the fun! Want to see Les Miserables at the Fox this October? ‘Friend’ us on Facebook and just say ‘ We want Les Mis tickets’! We will draw a name October1st for two free tickets! Look for our Nov/Dec Holiday issue in your mailbox or around town the first week of November. Till then.....
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The Eye Shoppe 115 N. Main Street St. Charles, MO 63301 636-393-8888
New Business Around Town Altar’d State www.altardstate.com
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St. Louis Marriage Therapy, LLC 13610 Barrett Office Drive St. Louis, MO 63021 Phone: 314-973-7997 www.TherapistinStLouis.com Missouri Ballet Theatre 4135 N. St. Peters Pkwy. St. Peters, MO 63304 314-397-7897
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Altar’d State is an energetic fashion boutique offering a distinctive shopping experience for women interested in the latest fashion finds, accessories and that next great gift. Whether 16 or 60, you’ll love these stylish, comfortable, ontrend clothes, shoes and accessories.
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TJW Landscaping, LLC 1405 Cave Springs Estates Saint Peters, MO 63376 314-691-6371 www.tjwlandscapingllc.com Locally owned by Travis Wittmaier, TJW specializes in landscaping maintenance and installation. From grasscutting, weeding, leaf clean-up and maintenance packages-they have you covered!
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SEPT CALENDAR
AT A GLANCE Arts & Culture
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Community Events
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Route D performs at Montelle Winery, Sept 16.
Kids & Teens
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Sports & Outdoors
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Health
Seniors
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Mosaics Art Festival
JJ’s Car Show
• Labor Day BBQ at 2 Mount Pleasant Estates • Big Muddy Blues Festival • Veterans Festival in Forest Park • The Lion King • Japanese Festival • St. Charles Community Big (Jazz) Band
• Veterans Festival 3 in Forest Park • Japanese Festival • Labor Day Parade
• 19th Annual St. 9 Louis Art Fair • Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival • 5th Annual Family Camp Expo • Trails for Tails 5K Run & 1Mile Walk • Sunday Funday • 6th Annual Hill of Thrills Soapbox Race • Wheels in Motion
• Brunch Favorites • Grandma and Me Dessert Tea
• Pooch Plunge
• 19th Annual St. 7 Louis Art Fair • Rodney Carrington • Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival • Hayrides • Movie in the Park • 5th Annual Family Camp Expo
• Outdoor Blues and 8 Jazz Concert • St. Louis Art Fair • Hispanic Festival • Hayrides • Family Camp Expo • SCC Comedy Night • JJ’s Car Cruise • Kenny Rogers • Pool Paws Dog Swim • Town Hall Meeting • 4th Annual Chocolate, Wine and All That Jazz
• Swansea Bingo 11 • Jason Mraz • Lindenwood Speaker Series
• Outdoor Blues and 12 Jazz Concert • Meet the Author: James Dasher (grades 3-8) • AARP Driver Safety Program • Biggest Winner Kick Off
• Biggest Winner 13 Kick Off • Music on the Meadows • Taste of Wentzville Autumn Festival • Lunch & Learn
• MADCO Outburst 14 • 7th Annual Augusta Harvest Festival • Party in the Park • Westport Street Party • Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang • Mosaics, Missouri Festival for the Arts • Celebrate St. Peters 2012
• Blues and Jazz 15 • Hayrides • MADCO Outburst • Harvest Festival • Mosaics, Missouri Festival for the Arts • Celebrate St. Peters • Pioneer Days • Beatles Revue • Scott AFB Air Show, Eckerts & Cahokia Trip • Neil Sedaka • Skynyrd & ZZ Top
• Bone Density 18 Screening • Canvases and Cocktails
• Outdoor Blues and 19 Jazz Concert • OAOA Club for Seniors • The Itsy Bitsy Spider (ages 4-7) • Music on Main • Senior Day Lunch
• Smash, Schnitzel 20 & S’More Coach Tour • Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove • The Shape of Things • Party in the Plaza
• Hayrides 21 • Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove • The Shape of Things • Fall Group Hayrides • Music of Ray Charles • Rush
• Blues and Jazz 22 • Hayrides • Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove • The Shape of Things • Fall City Wide Yard Sale • Princess Party (age 3-8) • Paws in the Park • Craft Beer Festival • Drawing Workshop • Kenny G at Powell
• David Cassidy: In 28 Concert • Lt. Dan Band • Oktoberfest • Taste of St. Louis • The Improvised Shakespeare Company
• Outdoor Blues 29 and Jazz Concert • Oktoberfest • Taste of St. Louis • The Improvised Shakespeare Company • Kid City • The Avett Brothers • 11th Annual Wild in the Woods Trail Run • 5th Annual Art Fair • Family Fun Fair
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• September in 24 Sicily • 16th Annual SCC Presidents Classics Golf Tournament
• Outdoor Blues 1 and Jazz Concert • Toby Keith • Big Muddy Blues Festival • Veterans Festival in Forest Park • The Lion King • Japanese Festival • SCC Art Exhibition (thru Sep 21)
• Herbalooza 6 • Music at the Cabin
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• Medicare Update 26 • Leadership & Strategy Speaker 2012 Series • Bone Density Screening • Music 360 • Silver & Gold Club Coach Trip
• Oktoberfest 30 • Taste of St. Louis • 26th Annual Vintage Car Show • Oktoberfest 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
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TimeOff Treasure Hunt
Sept 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!
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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 scan the calendar at the beginning of each section and cross reference with the appropriate listings. Enjoy your TimeOff! Outdoor Blues and Jazz Concert Date: Every Sat in Sept Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Westport Plaza Cost: Free Contact: 314-576-7100 or www.westportstl.com Join us for a free outdoor Blues & Jazz Concert Wednesdays featuring various bands and groups. Concert tent will be located near the main fountain.
SCC Dynamic vs. Static Art Exhibition Date: Aug 28-Sept 21 Time: 8 am-8 pm Monday-Thursday, 8 am-4 pm Fridays, 10 am-3 pm Saturdays, closed Sundays Location: St. Charles Community College, gallery of the Fine Arts Building Cost: Free Contact: choltz@stchas.edu www.stchas.edu/calendar The art exhibition will feature the work of seven regional artists working in a variety of techniques.
Aggie’s Tea Room Date: Fri-Sun, most weekends in Sept Time: Most, 6pm-10pm: varies by date Location: Aggie’s Tea Room, O’Fallon Cost: Contact for info Contact: 636-379-6878/ www.aggiestearroom.com Come and enjoy music on beautiful outdoor patio. Happy hour specials Thurs-Sat.
Toby Keith Date: Sat, Sept 1 Time: 7pm Location: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Cost: $89-$24.25 314-298-9944
or www.ticketmaster.com The Ford F Series presents Toby Keith with Brantley Gilbert in concert at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.
St. Charles Community Big (Jazz) Band Date: Sun, Sept 2 Time: 7:30pm Location: Frontier Park , St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: www.stc-muni-band.com Bring a picnic basket, blanket or chairs and enjoy and evening of Jazz in Frontier Park.
Big Muddy Blues Festival Date: Sat, Sept 1and Sun, Sept 2 Time: 1pm-11pm both days Location: Lacledes Landing, St. Louis Cost: Free Contact: 314-241-5875 www.bigmuddybluesfestival.com Local and national Blues, Soul and R&B performers in the historic streets of Laclede’s Landing; three stages featuring over 30 performances.
Labor Day Parade Date: Mon, Sept 3 Time: Noon Location: Downtown St. Louis Cost: Free Contact: http: www.stlclc.org Support your labor union workers and organization
Veterans Festival in Forest Park Date: Sat, Sept 1-Mon, Sept 3 Time: Daily Location: Throughout Forest Park Cost: Free Contact: www.vfstl.com A combination of sporting competitions, amusement rides and concerts will thrill all ages when the Veterans Festival opens in Forest Park in honor of the men and women who have served our nation.
Pooch Plunge Date: Tues, Sept 4 Time: 7pm-8:30pm Location: Progress Park, Wentzville Cost: $10-$8: Must register Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Once-a-year chance to let your pooch swim. Each dog will receive a snack. Door prizes given out.
Japanese Festival Date: Sat. Sept 1-Mon, Sept 3 Time: 10am-8pm Sept 1-2, 10am-5pm Sept 3 Location: Missouri Botanical Gardens Cost: $15-$5 Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Annual festival presents taiko drumming, bon odori festival dancing, martial arts, candlelight walks in the Japanese Garden and more.
Outdoor Blues and Jazz Concert Date: Wed, Sept 5, 12 & 26 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Westport Plaza Cost: Free Contact: 314-576-7100 or www.westportstl.com A free outdoor Blues & Jazz Concert Wednesdays featuring various bands and groups. Concert tent will be located near the main fountain.
River Bluff Alpaca Ranch Trip Date: Wed, Sept 5 Time: 7:30am-5pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall, Blanchette Pk. Cost: $58 Contact: 636-949-3580 or www.stcharlesparks.com Travel to Washington, Mo. and tour alpaca ranch. Lunch at Cowen’s; tour Meerschaum Company and shop in Washington.
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Herbalooza Date: Thurs, Sept 6 Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: $10 Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Visit Missouri Botanical Garden for an herb celebration! Guests can enjoy live music while getting advice from herb experts. Registration Required.
Music at the Cabin Date: Thurs, Sept 6 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: Legacy Park, Cottleville Cost: Free Contact: 636-498-6363 /www.cityofcottleville.com "The GoldenGate Dulcimer Club" will be playing at the Cabin. Come and enjoy.
19th Annual St. Louis Art Fair Date: Fri, Sept 7-Sun, Sept 9 Time: Fri: 5-11, Sat:11-10, Sun 11-5 Location: Downtown Clayton Cost: Free to visit Contact: 314-863-0278 or www.downtownstl.org Artists from across the nation exhibit high quality, original works of art along with three stages of entertainment, hands-on activities for children, treats from St. Louis’ finest restaurants and more.
Rodney Carrington Date: Fri, Sept 7 Time: 7pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $72-$43 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com Rodney Carrington is a multitalented comedian, actor and writer who has recorded eight major record label comedy albums.
Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival Date: Fri, Sept 7-Sun, Sept 9 Time: Daily Location: Kiener Plaza Cost: Free Contact: (314)837-6100 or hispanicfest@aol.com Hispanic Folkloric dancers, 7 live bands, Kids Corner with Dora and Diego, lots of food and beverages. Arts and crafts and informational booths. Low Rider Car Cruise on Sunday.
Hayrides Date: Sept 7,8,15,21,22 Time: 6pm & 6:30pm Location: Frontier Park, St. Charles Cost: $10 per person Contact: 636-949-3372 to register or
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St. Charles Farmers Market Date: Saturdays, Sept-Oct Time: 6am-Noon Location: North end of Riverside Drive Cost: Free to Visit Contact: 636-723-2412 St. Charles Farmers Market in Historic Downtown St. Charles.
Lake St. Louis Farmers Market Date: Saturdays, Sept-Oct Time: 8am -Noon Location: Meadows Shopping Center Cost: Free to visit Contact: 314-495-2531or www.lakestlouisfarmersandartistsmarket.con The market brings local growers, artists, and quality baked goods directly to the community.
Wentzville Farmers Market Date: Saturdays, Sept-Oct Time: 7am-Noon Location: 500 W. Main, Wentzville Cost: Free to visit Contact: 636-578-4398 or www.wentzvillemo.org Fresh food from the growers to you.
Chandler Hill Vineyards Farmers Market Date: Sundays, Sept-Oct Time: Noon-4pm Location: Chandler Hill Vineyards, Defiance Cost: Free to visit Contact: 636-798-2675 or info@chandlerhillvineyards.com Fresh produce and products for sale at the Vineyard every Sunday afternoon.
Rick’s Roadside Market Date: Fri-Sun in Sept-Oct Time: Fri, 3-7pm: Sat, 8am-3pm: Sun,10am-3pm Location: 5382 Gutermuth, Cottleville Cost: Free to visit Contact: 314-734-7420 www.ricksroadsidemarket.com Produce market with lots of activities and music for your family. Art and craft classes available for all ages: see website.
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www.stcharlesparks.com Hayrides will start at Frontier Park and fun down the Katy Trail. We will stop at a bonfire to enjoy hotdogs, soda and s'mores. There is a 20 person maximum per wagon.
Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwoodcenter.com Rogers has received hundreds of awards for his music and charity work. An iconic vocalist with a lifetime of music to share.
Movie in the Park
Pool Paws Dog Swim
Date: Fri, Sept 7 Time: 7:45pm-9:30pm Location: Shady Springs Park, St. Peters Cost: Free Contact: 636-477-6300 or www.stpetersmo.net Bring your family, some snacks and a lawn chair or blanket, and come prepared to relax and be entertained. Showing: “The Adventures of Tintin”.
Date: Sat, Sept 8 Time: 11am-2pm Location: Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center, O’Fallon Cost: $10 dog & 1 person, $3 each extra person Contact: 636-240-2000 or www.ofallon.mo.us Raffles, games, prizes and swimming with your dog. Every dog gets a chance to win attendance prize. Benefits Mo. Alliance for Animal Legislation.
5th Annual Family Camp Expo
Town Hall Meeting
Date: Fri, Sept 7-Sun, Sept 9 Time: 6pm Fri-breakfast Sun morning Location: Klondike Park, near Augusta Cost: $15 Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Hosted by St. Charles County Parks Rangers, this is a two-da7 camping extravaganza for all ages.
Date: Sat, Sept 8 Time: 10am-11:30am Location: Wentzville Cost: Free Contact: 636-327-5101or www.wentzvillemo.org The Town Hall Meeting will be an informal, open discussion of important City issues, and is open to all residents who would like to attend.
Middle Eastern Dance Performance by Aisha Ali
St. Louis Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk
Date: Sat, Sept 8 Time: 6:30 pm Location: St. Charles Community College, auditorium of the Social Sciences Building Cost: $8-$25 Contact: 636-922-8233/www.stchas.edu Enjoy dinner before watching a performance by Aisha Ali, an internationally recognized Middle Eastern dancer and teacher.
Date: Sat, Sept 8 Time: 9am Location: Frontier Park, St. Charles Cost: $60-$50 Contact: 1-866-789-1000 A great way to increase funding for research and raise awareness for pancreatic cancer.
SCC Comedy Night
4h Annual Chocolate, Wine and All That Jazz Date: Sat, Sept 8 Time: 6:30pm Location: 105 Lake Village Drive, St. Charles Cost: $60 Contact: 636-939-3000 or www.stlunitedway.org An evening on the Mississippi . Wine, food, chocolate and live jazz from internationally known local jazz artist Denise Thimes. Benefits United Way.
Trails for Tails 5K Run & 1Mile Walk Date: Sun, Sept 9 Time: 9am-Noon Location: Frontier Park, St. Charles Cost: $25-$20 Contact: 636-949-9918 www.fiveacresanimalshelter.org Vaccinated, well behaved, leashed dogs are allowed for event. Games, contests, run and vendors to benefit shelter animals at Five Acres.
Wheels In Motion Date: Sun, Sept 9 Time: 9 am-4 pm Location: Westport Plaza Cost: $20 per car Contact: 314-576-7100 Come enjoy this 16th annual vintage car show and lots more. Proceeds benefit National Children’s Cancer Society. continued on next page
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Date: Sat, Sept 8 Time: 7 pm Location: St. Charles Community College, theater of the Fine Arts Building Cost: $5-$10 Contact: www.stchastickets.com, 636-922-8469 Comedians Josh Wolf (from Chelsea Lately) and Grant Lyon will host SCC Comedy Night.
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The Dangers Date: Sat, Sept 8 Time: 8:30pm-12:30am Location: Butler’s Bar & Grill, St. Peters Cost: No cover Contact: 636-922-9344 or www.doubldee.com The Dangers play Classic Rock, Blues, & R&B at Butler’s. Come have a blast! At Parrot’s Sept 28.
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JJ’s Restaurant Car Cruise Date: Sat, Sept 8 Time: 4pm-10pm Location: JJ’s Restaurant, St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-3500 or www.jjsstcharles.com Car Cruise in St. Charles with cold beer, soda, hotdogs, and games for the kids. Great time for all.
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An Evening with Kenny Rogers
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Date: Sat, Sept 8 Time: 8pm Location: J. Sheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $58.50-$38.50
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Kids & Teens
Sports & Outdoors
Health
Sept Events, cont Sunday Funday Date: Sun, Sept 9 Time: All Day Location: Main Street, St. Charles Cost: Free to visit Contact: 800-366-2427 or www.historicstcharles.com Live entertainment, food, drink, & fun in the afternoon. Bands will play from 1-3 and 4:30-6:00PM. Area restaurants participating.
Specializing in the Gentle Treatment of Your Child
6th Annual Hill of Thrills Soapbox Race Date: Sun, Sept 9 Time: Noon-6pm Location: Meyer Road fronting Progress Park Cost: $13-$10: register before Aug 26 for Early Bird discount Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Racers must be between 4 feet & 5 feet tall, weigh between 55-120 pounds and fit comfortably in the car. Ceremony for U.S.Veterans before race.
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Date: Tues, Sept 11 Time: 7pm Location: Spellmann Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwood.edu Kelsey Timmerman, reporter and author, speaks on “Where am I Wearing? A Look at the Countries, Factories, and the People that Make Our Clothes”.
Meet the Author: James Dasher Date: Tues, Sept 12 Time: 7pm-9pm Location: Spencer Road Branch Library
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Date: Wed, Sept 12 Time: 12:30pm-4:30pm Location: Renaud Spirit Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.ofallon.mo.us Improve your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules on the road.
Biggest Winner Kick Off Date: Wed, Sept 12 and Thurs, Sept 13 Time: 6pm-7:30pm Location: Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Progress West Healthcare Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE or www.ProgressWest.org Turn the table on obesity with support, motivation classes and education. Start down a path to a healthier you.
Music on the Meadows
Taste of Wentzville Autumn Festival
Lindenwood Speaker Series
Cell: 636-734-5557
AARP Driver Safety Program
Swansea Bingo
Date: Tues, Sept 11 Time: 7:30pm Location: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Cost: $73.50-$30 Contact: 314-298-9944 or www.ticketmaster.com Mraz’s “Tour is a Four Letter Word” concert with Christina Perri.
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Cost: Free: Must register Contact: 636-441-2300/youranswerplace.org For grades 3-8)Best-selling author James Dashner (Maze Runner) will talk about A Mutiny in Time, the first book in the Infinity Ring series.
Date: Thurs, Sept 13 Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Location: The Meadows Clock Tower Plaza Lake St. Louis Cost: Free Contact: 636-695-2626/www.themeadowsatlsl.com Tony Vivano Band. Complimentary balloon twisters and face painters so come out and party!
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Date: Mon, Sept 10 Time: 11am-12:30pm Location: Historic Heald Home, O’Fallon Cost: $18-$15: extra child, $5 Contact: 636-379-5502 or www.ofallon.mo.us Join us for an afternoon tradition of sharing memories, tea, activities and dessert at the historic Darius Heald Home.
Date: Tues, Sept 11 Time: 8:45am-4:30pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall Cost: $57 Contact: 636-949-3580 or www.stcharlesparks.com Play bingo and have lunch in Swansea, Il. Cost includes lunch and games.
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Date: Thurs, Sept 13 Time: 5pm-8pm Location: Wentzville Community Club Cost: $30-$6, ages 5 and under: Free Contact: 636-327-6914 www.wentzvillechamber.com/contact.html Join the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Wentzville at this festival which will include food from over 15 restaurants, live music and more!
Lunch & Learn Date: Thur, Sep 13 Time: 11 am Location: Lake St. Charles Senior Living Community, 45 Honey Locust, St. Charles Cost: $5 Contact: 636-947-1100 www.lakestcharlesretirement.com Christian Ministry of Bikers for the Homeless-A program which will peak your interest and heart.
SCC Coffeehouse Open-Mic Night Date: Thurs, Sept 13 Time: 7-9 pm Location: St. Charles Community College, student lounge of the Social Sciences Building Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8569/ www.stchas.edu/calendar Poets, prose writers, songwriters and creative nonfiction writers are invited to share their creativity or just to listen. Complimentary coffee and cookies.
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7th Annual Augusta Harvest Festival Date: Fri, Sept 14 & Sat, Sept 15 Time: Daily Location: Augusta, Mo. Cost: Free to visit Contact: 636-228-4005/www.augusta-chamber.org This year’s theme: The Artists of Augusta’s Wine Country. Concert, picnic, Wine Makers Social, Art exhibits and more. See website.
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Pioneer Days
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Date: Sat, Sept 15 & Sun, Sept 16 Time: 9am-5pm Location: Daniel Boone Home, Defiance Cost: $12-$6 Contact: 636-798-2005 www.danielboonehome.com Experience a pioneer village and meet the men and women who let to the opening of the West. Music, period skills, games and activities, Blackpowder demos and more.
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Party in the Park Date: Fri, Sept 14 Time: 6pm Location: Wapelhorst Park, St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Live entertainment as well as games, face painting and bounce houses at this end-of-summer bash.
Westport Street Party Date: Fri, Sept 14 Time: 8pm-11pm Location: Westport Plaza Cost: Free Contact: 314-576-7100 or www.westportstl.com Street party at Westport Plaza. Join us for this great fall event. See website for more info.
Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang Date: Fri, Sept 14 Time: 7:30pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $61-$31 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com Two musical legends take the stage for one extraordinary evening of guitar playing as Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang return to The Family Arena.
Community Sit-In Movie at SCC Date: Fri, Sept 14 Time: 7 pm Location: St. Charles Community College, outside the Technology Building Cost: Free Contact: asmith@stchas.edu/stchas.edu/calendar Grab the kids, neighbors and picnic baskets and join us for a family-friendly movie (TBA) showing on the big screen outside.
Mosaics, Missouri Festival for the Arts Date: Fri, Sept 14 & Sat, Sept 15 Time: Daily Location: Historic Main Street, St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: 314-482-5476/ www.stcharlesmosaics.org The 18th annual Festival For the Arts features 110 juried and invited artists exhibiting and selling their original art work.
Celebrate St. Peters 2012 Date: Fri, Sept 14 & Sat, Sept 15 Time: Noon Location: 370 Lakeside Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-477-6600 or www.stpetersmo.net Join the celebration at this family festival. Food, music (POCO & PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE), fireworks, entertainment, bike rides, marathons, carnival rides and games and booths.
Great Forest Park Balloon Race Date: Fri, Sept 14 & Sat, Sept 15 Time:Fri, 7-8:30-Balloon Glow; Sat, Noon-6:30 Location: Forest Park, St. Louis Cost: Free Contact: 800-383-7323 or greatforestparkballoonrace.com All kinds of festivities abound for the whole family. Balloon Glow Friday NightRace starts late Saturday afternoon.
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Pepperland: The Beatles Revue Date: Sat, Sept 15 Time: 7pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $10 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com By performing Beatles and solo years with an offbeat, updated twist, Pepperland looks to tune in and turn on the post sixties generations.
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6th Annual Prairie Day Date: Sat, Sept. 15 Time: 9am-10pm Location: Dardenne Prairie City Hall Cost: FREE Contact: 636-755-5308/ www.dardenneprairie.org Fun day for all ages: activities, food, entertainment, vendors and FIREWORKS!
Scott AFB Air Show, Eckerts & Cahokia Mounds Trip Date: Sat, Sept 15 Time: 8:45am-4:45pm Location: Leave from St. Peters City Hall Cost: $40 Contact: 636-939-2386/ stpetersmo.net Scott AFB Air Show, lunch, then visit Eckerts store and Cahokia Mounds. Bring a folding chair.
Neil Sedaka: In Concert Date: Sat, Sept 15 Time: 8pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $58.50-$38.50 Contact: 636-949-4433/lindenwoodcenter.com With a career spanning six decades, a rare feat in the entertainment world, Neil Sedaka never ceases to amaze, and he shows no signs of slowing down.
Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top Date: Sat, Sept 15 Time: 7pm Location: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Cost: $169-$15 Contact: 314-298-9944 or www.ticketmaster.com See these two iconic groups perform together in one fantastic show. continued on next page
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Celebrate St. Peters 10K Run Date: Sun, Sept 16 Time: 8am-11am Location: 370 Lakeside Park Cost: $20-$15 Contact: 636-939-2386 or www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect Be a part of the festivities. Medals go to top 3 finishers, male and female, in 8 groups.
Social Dance Classes at SCC Date: Sun, Sept 16 thru Nov Time: Afternoon and evenings. Call or go to website for schedule Location: College Center, St. Charles Community College, Cottleville Cost: $48 per person Contact: 636-636-922-8233/stchas.edu/dance Ages 14 and up. Get back into the swing of things this fall. Learn how to swing, cha cha, line dance, fox trot, waltz, jitterbug and more! Classes held one day a week for eight weeks thru mid Nov.
Date: Sun, Sept 16 Time: 8:10am-11am Location: 370 Lakeside Park Cost; $10-$5
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Let’s Move! Back-To-School 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
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Sports & Outdoors
Health
Contact: 636-939-2386 or www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect Be part of the Let’s Move! national initiative to fight childhood obesity and raise a healthier generation of kids. All ages welcome.
www.stchas.edu/calendar An educational forum made up of a dozen presentations, will explore some of the most urgent issues in America, including health care legislation and the November elections, among other topics.
Rendezvous in Saint Charles Concert Series
Bone Density Screening
Date: Sun, Sept 16 Time: 7:30pm Location: South Main Historic District, St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: holly@rendezvousinstcharles.com Free Sunday concerts will take place in 2012 at locations within the South Main Historic District.
Date: Tues, Sept 18 Time: 4pm-6pm Location: Progress West Healthcare Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE to register www.progresswest.org Free screening to determine your risk and learn preventative steps against osteoporosis.
Stage Skills/Audition 101
Canvases and Cocktails
Date: Mon, Sept 17-Mon, Nov 5 Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Cost: $95-$85 Contact: 397-6903 ext 1624 or www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect Students ages 10 & up are encouraged to express their creativity while being introduced to basic stage acting skills. Weekly class.
Date; Tues, Sept 18 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Foundry Art Centre Cost: $35 Contact: 636-255-0270 or www.foundryartcentre.org A guided art making experience. Canvas and supplies provided; bring wine or spirits: soda and water provided. Must register.
SCC Democracy Days
OAOA Club for Seniors Date: Wed, Sept 19 Time: 11am-1pm Location: Renaud Spirit Center Cost: $12-$10 Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.ofallon.mo.us Join in the Golden Oldies Variety Game show, competing to name the most popular responses to questions of the golden oldies and the music.
Date: Sept 17-20 Time: Varies Location: St. Charles Community College campus Cost: Free Contact: mkuelker@stchas.edu,
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Date: Wed, Sep 19 Time: Noon Location: Lake St. Charles Senior Living Community, 45 Honey Locust, St. Charles Cost: $6 Contact: 636-947-1100 or www.lakestcharlesretirement.com Veal Parmesan lunch followed by bingo.
Buy $100 in Pandora Charms & Receive a Free Bracelet- Sept 13,14,15 only
Music on Main Date: Wed, Sept 19 Time: 5pm-7:30pm Location: North Main, St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: 800-366-2427 or www.historicstcharles.com Bring your lawn chairs to this free outdoor concert. Food & Drink available to purchase. Music this month by The Arbogast Band.
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Smash, Schnitzel & S’More Coach Tour Date: Thurs, Sept 20 Time: 8:30am-4:30pm Location: Leave from St. Peters City Hall Cost: $75 Contact: 636-939-2386 or www.stpetersmo.net Tour the Bussen Quarries, Inc. In business since 1882 near the Jefferson Barracks Bridge. Meal at Dreamland Palace in Foster Pond, Il. Then drive through Valmeyer.
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Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove Date: Thurs, Sept 20-Sun, Sept 23 Time: Varies by date Location: Chaifetz Arena Cost: $65-$10 Contact: 314-977-5000 or www.chaifetzarena.com Discover endless riches when Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove comes to your hometown! Be sure to see this show full of memories guaranteed to last a lifetime.
The Shape of Things Date: Thurs, Sept 20-Sun, Sept 23 Time: Thurs, Fri & Sat: 7:30pm, Sun: 2:30pm Location: Emerson Black Box Theater, Lindenwood Cost: $10 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwoodcenter.com A contemporary retelling of the fall of man. A Lindenwood University production.
Party in the Plaza Date: Thurs, Sept 20 Time: 6pm-9pm Location: Westport Plaza Cost: Free to visit: food for sale. Contact: 314-576-7100 or www.westportstl.com Two live bands featuring Slam and Griffin & the Gargoyles. Plenty of BBQ tents and drink specials for your enjoyment! Final Party of season.
Fall Group Hayrides Date: Weekends, Beginning Sept 21 Time: 6, 7 and 8pm Location: From Broemmelsiek Park, Wentzville Cost: $125 Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Groups of 20 per wagon. Reservations required. 45-minute ride.
Music of Ray Charles Date: Fri, Sept 21 Time: 7:30pm Location: Powell Symphony Hall Cost: $65-$35 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.org Ray Charles’s friend and protégé, Ellis Hall, joins the STL Symphony for a one-night only celebration of this American music icon.
Rush Date: Sat, Sept 22 Time: 7:30pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $123-$37.45 Contact: 314-622-5435 or www.ticketmaster.com KSHE’s 45th Birthday Party, featuring Rush
Fall City Wide Yard Sale Date: Sat, Sept 22 Time: 7am-2pm Location: Wentzville City Limits Cost: $6 to list sale, $2 booklet of locations Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Register by Sunday, Sept 16 to participate in this huge sale. Booklets available beginning Sept 19gh at City Hall and Progress Park.
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Princess Party (ages 3-8) Date: Sat, Sept 22 Time: 10am-11:30pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $10 per princess Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Dress as your favorite princess and join us for fun, games, crafts and snacks. Tea party will cap off our princess event. Pirate party: 1pm-2:30pm.
9th Annual Paws in the Park Dog Festival Date: Sat, Sept 22 Time: 10am-2pm Location: Broemmelsiek Park, Wentzville Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org FREE off-leash “dog festival” packed with contests, prizes, sponsor giveaways, and K-9 and obedience skills demonstrations.
1st Annual Craft Beer Festival Date: Sat, Sept 22 Time: TBA Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: TBA Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com The Family Arena’s first annual Craft Beer Festival is happening Saturday, September 22.
Experimental Drawing Workshop Date: Sat, Sept 22 Time: 10:30pm-1:30pm Location: Foundry Art Centre Cost: $40-$35 Contact: 636-255-0270/foundryartcentre.org Non-traditional drawing techniques class using various mediums. For grades 6-9. Must register.
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Location: Mount Pleasant Estates Cost: $50 per person: children under 10 are free Contact: 636-482-9463/ www.mountpleasant.com Top chefs from St. Louis’ private clubs and restaurants create fabulous meal for charity. Wine to complement each meal available for purchase. Must reserve seating.
Date: Sun, Sept 23 Time: All Day Location: Main Street, St. Charles Cost: Free to visit Contact: 800-366-2427/www.historicstcharles.com Live entertainment, food, drink, & fun in the afternoon. Bands will play from 1-3 and 4:30-6:00PM. Area restaurants participating.
St. Louis Chef’s Wine Country Barbeque
Location: Klondike Park, Augusta Cost: $35-$25 Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Seven-mile race course features many steep hills and uneven terrain. Runners travel over hard-surfaced trail, park roads, crushed stone trail, and single-track natural-surface trails.
5th Annual Art Fair/ Family Fun Fair Date: Sat, Sept 29th Time: 10am-4pm Location: Renaud Spirit Center, O’Fallon Cost: Free to visit Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.ofallon.mo.us Listen to live music, meet the artists and buy original art. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Demonstrations and kids’ activities. Fun Fair has carnival games, bounce house, rides, face painting and more.
26th Annual Vintage Car Show Kid City Date: Sat, Sept 29 Time: 9am-4pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: Adults $2-Children 12 and under, Free Contact: 636-669-3000 or www.stlkidcity.com Kid City brings family-focused resources while letting attendees enjoying fun-filled family adventures. See website for vendors and entertainment.
Silver & Gold Club Coach Trip Date: Wed, Sep 26 Time: 8:50 am-3:30 pm Location: Meet at the Columns Cost: $67 Contact: www.baue.com A tour of local dining landmarks! Ted Drewes, Gus pretzels, Blueberry Hill and more!
11th Annual Wild in the Woods Trail Run Date: Sat, Sept 29 Time: 9am
Date: Sun, Sept 30 Time: 9am-4:30pm Location: Frontier Park, St. Charles Cost: Free to visit: $20 to enter vehicle in show Contact: 636-928-8672 www.stcharlesoktoberfest.com Vintage car show .
Oktoberfest 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Date: Sun, Sept 30 Time: 9am Location: From Riverside Dr. St. Charles Contact: 636-928-8672 www.stcharlesoktoberfest.com
David Cassidy: In Concert
Lt. Dan Band
Date: Sun, Sept 23 Time: 1-3 pm Location: St. Charles Community College, College Center gym Cost: Free Contact: mgrimm@stchas.edu/stchas.edu More than 100 colleges, universities and technical schools and most of the branches of the armed services will be represented at this free event.
Date: Sat, Sept 28 & Sun, Sept 29 Time: 8pm Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $30 Contact: 314-531-4949 or www.touhill.org A fully improvised play in Elizabethan style. Each play is completely improvised, so each play is entirely new. Comedy most droll.
Date: Mon, Sept 24 Time: 10:30am-7pm Location: Lake Forest Country Club Cost: $150: 4some, $600 Contact: 636-922-8473 or www.stchas.edu/golf Golf tournament to sponsor the SCC Foundation,to offer scholarships and academic programs.
Saturday Sips in the Garden
College Fair
The Improvised Shakespeare Company
16th Annual SCC Presidents Classics Golf Tournament
Date: Sat, Sept 22 Time: 7:30pm Location: Powell Symphony Hall Cost: $75-$40 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.org Kenny G is one of the premiere artists in contemporary jazz.
Date: Sat, Sep 22, 29 Time: 2-5 pm Location: Miss Aimee B’s Cost: Food & Drinks Contact: 636-946-4202 Great food, live music, MO wines.
Date: Fri, Sept 28-Sun, Sept 30 Time: Daily Location: Frontier Park, St. Charles Cost: Free; $2 wristband for alcohol Contact: 636-928-8672 www.stcharlesoktoberfest.com Oktoberfest is a family festival that celebrates community and German heritage. Fun and activities; parade on Sat. See website for information!
Sunday Funday
Date: Fri, Sept 28 Time: 8pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $43.50-$25.50 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwoodcenter.com With over 25 million records sold and 18 records reaching Gold and Platinum status, his talent, creativity, and tenacity keeps audiences coming back.
Kenny G at Powell
Oktoberfest
Date: Fri, Sept 28 Time: 7pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $103-$28 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform to benefit the U.S. Veterans Art Program and H.E.R.O.E.S. Care program of Operation Homefront Missouri.
Taste of St. Louis Date: Fri, Sept 28-Sun, Sept 30 Time: Fri, 4pm-11pm: Sat, 11am-11pm: Sun, 11am-8pm Location: Soldier’s Memorial, 12th & Market Cost: Free Contact: 314-534-2100 or www.tastestl.com Celebration of the best food, art, music and culture our great city has to offer. Something for everyone at the event; our array of activities and participants continues to grow each year.
Visit us at Decorating Show at Chesterfield Mall • Sept 14-15-16 and...at the Home Show at St. Charles Convention Center • Oct 12-13-14 Get Pre-holiday specials on lighting and decorations
Date: Sun, Sept 23 Time: 1pm-4pm
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fun, MO’ excitement at this year’s MO’ Cowbell Half
Marathon and 5K... Thousands of runners and spectators will soon be ringing cowbells and enjoying the festivities during the second annual MO’ Cowbell Half Marathon and 5K starting 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 7 in Frontier Park on the historic St. Charles riverfront. Hailed as the “fastest and flattest course in metro St. Louis,” MO’ Cowbell is organized by the civic group Partners for Progress of Greater St. Charles in cooperation with Big River Running Company. “There is a serious buzz in the region about MO’ Cowbell, especially when you consider we had 1,500 runners in 2011 and now expect 3,000 or more this year,” said Kerin Abbey, race chair. And yes, she confirmed, the name is partially inspired by the hilarious SNL skit with Will Ferrell and Christopher Walken.
until runner packet pickup. Another new edition this year is the Health and Fitness ExMO’. It will feature about 30 health and fitness companies and will be held during runner packet pickup at Lindenwood University’s Hyland Arena on Friday, Oct. 5 and Saturday, Oct. 6. There will also be a Post-Race Party and Awards in Frontier Park starting around 9:30 a.m. on Race Day. Come enjoy live
For more information, visit MOCowbellRun.com, contact Kerin Abbey at 636.441.6880 ext. 230, or email info@MOCowbellRun.com. And don’t forget to “Like” them on Facebook!
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Region’s Fastest, Flattest Flattest Half Marathon & 5K The Fastest, Half Marathon 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, Frontier Park St. Charles & 5K More Course in the St.• Post-Race Louis Party Region! than 3,000 Runners Runner amenities include tech race shirts, individual finisher medals, a souvenir cowbell, and live up-to-the-second finisher results. Half marathon runners will also receive a 13.1 cowbell car sticker and two in-race split times. “The 5K run is a new edition to MO’ Cowbell and it gives us the chance to involve more runners at a wider range of skill levels,” Abbey said. Registration for the half marathon is $75 and $40 for the 5K race from now
music, refreshments, displays, and photos with the race mascot, Chuck the Cow! Headlining sponsors for MO’ Cowbell are Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Healthcare Center, members of BJC HealthCare. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Volunteers in Medicine. On Race Day, please bring shoe donations for the Shoeman Water Projects collection at the Runner’s Village.
MO’ Runner Spotlights When Jamie Palmer runs a race, he never runs alone. That’s because he pushes his wheelchairbound brother Robbie, a 30-year-old spastic quadriplegic. And MO’ Cowbell will be the first half marathon for both of them! Calling Robbie his driving force, Palmer said, “He gets to sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. I think if it was the other way around, he would definitely push me in a heartbeat.” Heather Reding is a runner who started having difficulties breathing and then was shocked to discover she had lung cancer. But even while undergoing aggressive treatment, she never gave up and continued to run and train. The week after finishing chemotherapy, Reding crossed the finish line at her first half marathon to the wild cheers of family and friends. Now in remission, she is ready and raring to go for MO’ Cowbell!
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OCTOBER CALENDAR
AT A GLANCE Arts & Culture
SUNDAY
Community Events
MONDAY
Kids & Teens
TUESDAY
Sports & Outdoors
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Health
Seniors
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Business
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• October Owls 1 and Orchids • Cardinal Season Ending Series
• October Owls 2 and Orchids • Cardinal Season Ending Series
• October Owls 3 and Orchids • Cardinal Season Ending Series • Center Stage Theatre: Crimes of the Heart • Senior Trivia
• October Owls 4 and Orchids • Center Stage Theatre: Crimes of the Heart • Exploring Sacred Music Seminar
• St. Charles 5 Ghost Tours • Owls and Orchids • Center Stage Theatre: Crimes of the Heart • The Price is Right Live! • New Dance Horizons • Wizard of Oz Movie and Sing-along • Hudson & HooDoo Cats • Hayrides
• Ghost Tours 6 • Owls and Orchids • Center Stage Theatre: Crimes of the Heart • New Dance Horizons • Wizard of Oz Movie • The Music of Abba • Hayrides • Lake St. Louis Oktoberfest • 4th Annual St. Charles County Senior Fair • 10th Annual Augusta Bottoms Beer Festival
• Owls and Orchids 7 • Center Stage Theatre: Crimes of the Heart • Lake St. Louis Oktoberfest • Best of Missouri Market • Racin’ For Rescues • My One and Only • MO’ Cowbell Half Marathon and 5K • Encaustic Homebodies Workshop
• October Owls and 8 Orchids • SCC’s Center Stage Auditions
• October Owls and 9 Orchids • SCC’s Center Stage Auditions • Lindenwood Speaker Series
• Owls and Orchids 10 • AARP Celebration of Life • Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease • Peripheral Vascular Disease: Screening
• October Owls and 11 Orchids • Peripheral Vascular Disease: Screening • Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Dragons
• Ghost Tours 12 • Owls and Orchids • Hayrides • Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey: Dragons • Eighth Blackbird • A Man of No Importance • St. Charles Home and Remodeling Show • Fall Fest Street Dance • Friday Night Films
• Ghost Tours 13 • Owls and Orchids • Hayrides • Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey: Dragons • A Man of No Importance • Home Remodeling Show • Wild in Woods Trail Run • Chinese Circus • JJ’s Car Cruise • Arts & Fall Festivals • Dogtober Parade • Fall Festival
• Owls and Orchids 14 • St. Charles Home and Remodeling Show • Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey: Dragons • 10K, 5K & Fun Run • Rendezvous Ramble Bike Ride • Imagination Movers
• October Owls and 15 Orchids • Norah Jones
• October Owls and 17 Orchids • Les Miserables • Senior Day Lunch
• October Owls and 18 Orchids • A Man of No Importance • Les Miserables • AARP Driver Safety Program • Canvases and Cocktails
• St. Charles Ghost 19 Tours • October Owls and Orchids • Hayrides • A Man of No Importance • Les Miserables • Fest-of-Ale • Haunted Park Hunt • Creepy Creeps of Pilgrim Road • Clannad
• Ghost Tours 20 • Owls and Orchids • Hayrides • A Man of No Importance • Les Miserables • Creeps of Pilgrim Road • Halloween Carnival • Roy Clark: In Concert • Feeding the Civil War Soldier • Tribute to the Eagles • Pumpkin Picnic • Spirits From The Past
• October Owls and 21 Orchids • Les Miserables • Creepy Creeps of Pilgrim Road • 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk • Free Family Fun Day • Oktoberfest Cruise
• October Owls and 22 Orchids • Les Miserables • Scary Movie Marathon • Lunch & Learn
• October Owls and 24 Orchids • Les Miserables • Scary Movie Marathon • Healthy Eating on a Budget • Flu Shots
• October Owls and 25 Orchids • Les Miserables • Scary Movie Marathon • The Script • Amish Country Trip • Fall Dance Concert
• Ghost Tours 26 • Owls and Orchids • Hayrides • Les Miserables • Scary Movie Marathon • Fall Dance Concert • Hayride Hoedown • Night of Fright • The Dangers • Sweeney Todd • Wizard of OZ at Powell Hall
• October Owls and 28 Orchids • Les Miserables • Sweeney Todd • Wizard of OZ at Powell Hall • Halloween Spooktacular • Ghouls in the Garden
• October Owls and 29 Orchids
• Ghost Tours 27 • Owls and Orchids • Hayrides • Les Miserables • Fall Dance Concert • Hayride Hoedown • Night of Fright • Sweeney Todd • Wizard of OZ • Flu Shots • Justin Bieber Live • Francis Howell Craft Fair • Halloween Bash • Sips in the Garden
MO’ Cowbell Run
For more information on any of these events, consult the listings on the following pages. • October Owls and 16 Orchids • Les Miserables • What Are You Made Of: Body Composition Analysis Find Us and “Friend” us on Facebook!
• October Owls and 23 Orchids • Les Miserables • Scary Movie Marathon
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• Owls & Orchids 30 • St. Louis Jazz Orchestra: A Night of Duke Ellington • Children’s Halloween Parade • St. Charles County Symphony Halloween Concert
• October Owls and 31 Orchids • Trick or Treat on Main
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October Events Arts & Culture
Community Events
St. Charles Ghost Tours Date: Every Fri and Sat in Oct Time: 7pm-9:30pm-Midnight Location: Downtown St. Charles Cost: $20; reservations required Contact: 636-374-6102 or www.stcharlesghosts.com Halloween is coming! Reserve your spot on this well-reviewed Halloween tour of Historic St. Charles. See website for details.
October Owls and Orchids Date: Mon, Oct 1-Wed. Oct 31 Time: Varies by date: day and evening hours Location: Butterfly House Cost: $6-$4; ages 2 &under: free Contact: 636-530-0076 or www.mobot.org The Butterfly House is expanding its collection of owl butterflies from 150 to almost 2,000. Orchids also on display. Evening hours on select dates.
Cardinal Season Ending Series Date: Mon, Oct.1-Wed, Oct 3 Time: 7:15pm Location: Ball Park! Cost: $175.75-$10.50 Contact: 314-345-9500 or www.cardinals.com Final series of Cardinal play. Wed is Fan Appreciation day: Free ticket to a 2013 game.
Center Stage Theatre: Crimes of the Heart Date: Wed, Oct 3-Sun, Oct 7 Time: Varies by day: See website Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $8-$5 Contact: 636-922-8050 or www.stchas.edu This dark comedy play is about growing up, siblings, family vendettas and accepting our families.
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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 scan the calendar at the beginning of each section and cross reference with the appropriate listings. Enjoy your TimeOff! Senior Trivia
Wizard of Oz Movie and Sing-along
Date: Wed, Oct 3 Time: Noon-2:30pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $10 Contact: 636-949-3580 or www.stcharlesparks.com Trivia game on a variety of categories. Coffee, lemonade and snacks provided.
Date: Fri, Oct 5 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Cost: Free Contact: 636-939-2386 or www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect Sing-along Wizard of Oz is an interactive film experience, combining audience participation with the most beloved motion picture of all time. Wear a costume if you like.
Exploring Sacred Music Seminar Date: Beginning Thurs, Oct. 4 Time: 10:30am-Noon Location: St. Cecelia Chapel in Cathedral Basilica Cost: $150 for 5-week seminar Contact: 314-533-7662 /cathedralconcerts.org Seminar focuses on the music of the Mass, how it changed and developed through musical history. Experts will participate. Lunch with presenters included; no seminar Nov.1st.
Hudson and the HooDoo Cats Date: Fri, Oct 5 Time: 7:30pm Location: Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles Cost: $15-$10 Contact: 636-255-0270 or www.foundryartcentre.org Swingin' shufflin' blues, 50's rock and roll and rockabilly, and medium tempo dance music, as well as original songs by founder Hudson Harkins.
The Price is Right Live! Date: Fri, Oct 5 Time: 8pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $32.50-$10 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Interactive stage show that gives contestants from the audience a chance to win big prizes by playing classic games from the show.
Hayrides Date: Oct 5,6,12,13,19,20,26,27 Time: 6pm & 6:30pm Location: Frontier Park, St. Charles Cost: $10 per person Contact: 636-949-3372 to register Hayrides will start at Frontier Park and fun down the Katy Trail. We will stop at a bonfire to enjoy hotdogs, soda and s'mores. There is a 20 person maximum per wagon.
New Dance Horizons Date: Fri, Oct 5 & Sat, Oct 6 Time: Fri, 8pm-Sat, 2pm-8pm Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center Contact: 314-534-6622 or www.dancestlouis.org Dance St. Louis commissions a quartet of choreographers from around the nation to collaborate with St. Louis companies to create clever and moving world premieres.
ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of Abba Date: Sat, Oct 6 Time: 8pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $42.50-$24.50 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwoodcenter.com Millions of people all around the world celebrate this show as the best ABBA performance show in the world from the group ARRIVAL.
Lake St. Louis Oktoberfest Date: Sat, Oct 6 & Sun, Oct 7 Time: 11am-7pm
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Location: Meadows Shopping Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-695-2626 or www.lakesaintlouis.com Lake Saint Louis Ambassadors sponsor the 2nd annual Oktoberfest. Fun, food, music for all.
4th Annual St. Charles County Senior Fair Date: Sat, Oct 6 Time: 9am-1pm Location: O’Fallon City Hall Cost: Free Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.ofallon.mo.us St. Peters senior advisory committees are hosting the 4th Annual St. Charles County Senior Fair. Gain valuable information on services for seniors.
Best of Missouri Market Date: Sat, Oct 6 & Sun, Oct 7 Time: 9am-5pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: $12-$5 Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Over 120 Missouri food producers and crafters offer fresh produce, baked goods, fresh and dried flowers, herbs, handcrafted items, baskets, wooden toys, custom jewelry and more.
10th Annual Augusta Bottoms Beer Festival Date: Sat, Oct 6 Time: Noon-5pm Location: Augusta, Mo. Contact: 636-228-4005 or www.augustabottomsbeerfest.com Come and enjoy this annual festival in Augusta.
Saturday Sips in the Garden Date: Sat, Oct 6,13 Time: 2-5 pm Location: Miss Aimee B’s Cost: Food & Drinks Contact: 636-946-4202 Great food, live music, MO wines.
2nd Annual Racin’ For Rescues Date: Sun, Oct 7 Time: 9am-Noon Location: Quail Ridge Park, Wentzville Cost: $30-$25 Contact: 636-332-9663/www.westinnkennels.com
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My One and Only Date: Sun, Oct 7 Time: 12:30pm-7:30pm Location: Leave from Mem. Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $122 Contact: 636-949-3580 or www.stcharlesparks.com Visit Stages St. Louis for show, then meal at Amici’s in Kirkwood.
2nd Annual MO’ Cowbell Half Marathon and 5K Date: Sun, Oct 7 Time: 7:30am Location: Frontier Park, St. Charles Cost: TBA Contact: 800-366-2427 or 636-928-WELL Choose the 5K fun run or a half marathon. Both runs will start and finish in Frontier Park in Historic St. Charles, and include a leg through New Town.
Encaustic Homebodies Workshop Date: Sun, Oct 7 Time: 9:30am-4:30pm Location: Foundry Art Centre Cost: $130-$117 Contact: 636-255-0270/ www.foundryartcentre.org Create your own dimensional artwork with Stephanie Rubiano using new techniques. Additional workshop Oct 6. Must register.
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nosis and treatment of various forms of dementia. Class for caregivers and those with dementia.
Peripheral Vascular Disease: Screening Date: Wed, Oct 10 & Thurs, Oct 11 Time: 4pm-6pm Location: Progress West Healthcare Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE/ www.progresswest.org Screening to help detect circulatory problems in lower extremities. Space limited: appointments required. Breakfast, results and lecture on Oct.12.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Dragons Date: Thurs, Oct11-Sun, Oct 14 Time: Varies by date Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $75-$15 Contact: 314-622-5435 or www.ticketmaster.com Circus performers from the farthest reaches of the earth have assembled for “Ringling Bros Presents: Dragons” to showcase their astounding acts of bravery and astonishing athleticism.
Eighth Blackbird Date: Fri, Oct 12 Time: 8pm Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $25 Contact: 314-531-4949 or www.touhill.org Chicago-based, two-time Grammy Award-winning sextet will perform original music.
Date: Mon, Oct 8 & Tues, Oct 9 Time: 7pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8255 or www.stchas.edu Auditions for upcoming performances of “Stepping Out” comedy. Check website for all the details. Performances in November.
A Man of No Importance
Lindenwood Speaker Series
St. Charles Home and Remodeling Show
Date: Tues, Oct 9 Time: 7pm Location: Bezemes Family Theater Cost: Free: Ticket Required Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwood.edu Pamela Meyer, Certified Fraud Examiner on How to Spot a Liar: Cracking the Codes of Human Deception.
AARP Celebration of Life
Date: Oct 12-13 & 18-20 Time: 7:30pm Location: Emerson Black Box Theater, Lindenwood Cost; $15 Contact: 636-949-4433 /lindenwoodcenter.edu Musical theater set in 1964 Dublin. A Lindenwood University production.
This is Living! Come experience the difference an award winning senior living community can make in the life of your loved ones. Call Lake St. Charles Retirement Community today to arrange a tour!
Date: Fri, Oct 12-Sun, Oct 14 Time: Fri & Sat, 11am-8pm: Sun, 11am-5pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-669-3000 or www.stlhomeshows.com Speakers present seminars on home-related subjects. Kid-friendly feature areas. Your source for information, products and services for your home.
Date: Wed, Oct 10 Time: 8am-2pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Garden admission Contact: 314- 918-7563 or www.mobot.org Over 50 exhibitors of senior services and products, featuring health screenings, attendance prizes, awards and entertainment.
Fall Fest Street Dance
Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease
Friday Night Films
Date: Wed, Oct 10 Time: 6pm-7:30pm Location: Corporate Parkway Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE / or www.progresswest.org Alzheimer’s expert will discuss latest research, diag-
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Date: Fri, Oct 12 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: Civic Park Drive, O’Fallon Cost: Free Contact: 636-279-5614 or www.ofallon.mo.us Rock band Contagious will entertain for this street dance. Concessions will be available.
Date: Fri, Oct 12 Time: 7pm-9pm Location: Legacy Park, Cottleville Cost: Free Contact: 636-755-5308 or www.dardenneprairie.org
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Oct Events, cont “Monster House” will be shown at Rotary Park Amphitheater at this free event.
11th Annual Wild in the Woods Trail Run Date: Sat, Oct 13 Time: 9am Location: Indian Camp Creek Park, Wentzville Cost: $35-$25 Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Ten-mile race course features varied terrain with a few hills. Runners travel over paved and naturalsurface trails.
Kids & Teens
Date: Sat, Oct 13 Time: 3pm & 7:30pm Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $49-$29 Contact: 314-531-4949 or www.touhill.org Hear all your Big Band faves from Artbeat, a 13piece orchestra with six singer and dancers. Celebrate the Greatest Generation music.
National Circus of the People’s Republic of China
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Contact: 636-397-6903 ext 1624 Artists from throughout the U.S.are invited to participate. Browse the artists’ booths and check out their artwork for sale. Entertainment, activities.
Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $38.50-$24.50 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwoodcenter.com Cirque Chinois, a dazzling new program from one of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes in China.
Fall Festival at CedarLake Date: Sat, Oct 13 Time: TBD Location: Cedar Lake Cellars, Wright City Cost: TBD Contact: 636-636-745-9500 www.cedarlakecellars.com Annual festival of music, food and fun. See web for entertainment, etc.
JJ’s Restaurant Car Cruise Date: Sat, Oct 13 Time: 4pm-10pm Location: JJ’s Restaurant, St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-3500 or www.jjsstcharles.com Car Cruise in St. Charles with cold beer, soda, hotdogs, and games for the kids.
GO! St. Louis 10K, 5K & Fun Run Date: Sun, Oct 14 Time: First run: 7:30am Location: Downtown St. Louis Cost: $45-$15 Contact: 314-727-0800 or www.gostlouis.org Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities can dress in costume and compete for fun. Cash prizes and pumpkin pies. Costume contest and lots of fun.
O’Fallon Fall Fest
In The Mood
Date: Sat, Oct 13 Time: 8pm
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Date: Sat, Oct 13 Time: 10am-5pm Location: Civic Park, O’Fallon Cost: Free Contact: 636-279-5614 or www.ofallon.mo.us Music, and shopping at booths, unique arts and crafts, and delicious food and beverages. 5K and Fun Run: 7:30am.
Imagination Movers Live Date: Sun, Oct 14 Time: 3pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $35-$25 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Rescheduled show from March. This popular live family act combines dance and music in interactive fun for all ages.
Bella Arts Fest Date: Sat, Oct 13 Time: 9am-6pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Cost: Free
Rendezvous Ramble Bike Ride Date: Sun, Oct 14 Time: 2pm Location: Historic Main, St. Charles Cost: Free: register at event at 11am Contact: holly@rendezvousinstcharles.com Rendezvous Ramble is an annual family bike ride sponsored by the South Main Preservation Society. The ride begins and ends in the Historic District.
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Location: Progress West Healthcare Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE/ www.progresswest.org Learn your body mass index, body fat and other stats. Learn how many calories needed to maintain, lose or gain weight.
Senior Day Lunch Date: Wed, Oct 17 Time: Noon Location: Lake St. Charles Senior Living Community, 45 Honey Locust, St. Charles Cost: $6 Contact: 636-947-1100 or www.lakestcharlesretirement.com Lunch followed by bingo. Estate Sale 1-3.
AARP Driver Safety Program Date: Thurs, Oct 18 Time: 9am-1pm Location: Progress West Healthcare Center Cost: $14-$12 Contact: 636-344-CARE/ www.progresswest.org Classroom course for drivers 50 + to brush up on driving skills and develop safe driving habits.
Canvases and Cocktails Date; Thurs, Oct 18 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Foundry Art Centre Cost: $35-$30 Contact: 636-255-0270/foundryartcentre.org A guided art making experience. Canvas and supplies provided; great date night or night out with friends. Must register.
Fest-of-Ale Date: Fri, Oct 19 Time: 6pm-9pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: $35-$20 Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Includes appetizers, live music, networking opportunities, and of course fresh tastes from the newest and most established microbreweries in the region.
Date: Mon, Oct 15 Time: 8pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $60-$48.50 Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Jones has won nine Grammy Awards and was Billboard magazine's 60th-best-selling music artist of the 2000–2009 decade.
Haunted Park Hunt (ages 21+)
Les Miserables
Creepy Creeps of Pilgrim Road
Date: Tues, Oct 16-Sun, Oct 28 Time: Varies by date Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $74-$15 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Brand new, 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES.
Date: Oct 19-21 Time: 2pm & 7pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Contact Contact: 636-922-8233 or www.stchastickets.com This entertaining family show is full of show-stopping musical numbers that will make you very glad you met the Creeps.
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Date: Fri, Oct 19 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: Dames Park, O’Fallon Cost: $18-$15 by Oct 12 Contact: 636-379-5502 or www.ofallon.mo.us Night scavenger hunt in O’Fallon’s most haunted park! Prizes; bring your flashlight.
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Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $74-$44 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.familyarena.com Clannad have given a unique voice to modern Irish music. They have combined a deep love of traditional strains with a bold approach.
Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-3395 or www.stcharlesparks.com Parade will begin at noon from the Eco Park Trailhead with prizes for best costumes (optional) and other categories. The Bone Hunt will follow for the dogs after the parade.
Halloween Carnival
5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk
Date: Sat, Oct 20 Time: 4pm-6pm Location: St. Peters Rec-Plex South Contact: 636-939-2386/stpetersmo.net Join us for dinner, games, crafts and more! Wear a family-friendly costume and receive a special treat.
Date: Sun, Oct 21 Time: 7am-9:30am Location: Winghaven Country Club Cost: $30-$25 Contact: 636-978-1440/ www.komenstlouis.org Run and Fun Walk at Winghaven. All proceeds from this event support Susan G. Komen/St. Louis. Participants will receive race t-shirt.
Roy Clark: In Concert Date: Sat, Oct. 20 Time: 8pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $47.50-$29.50 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwoodcenter.com Country Music Hall of Fame member and internationally renowned instrumentalist and performer Roy Clark performs hits that made him famous.
Feeding the Civil War Soldier Date: Sat, Oct 20 Time: 5pm-9pm Location: St. Charles County Heritage Museum Cost: Free: Must register Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Educational, entertaining presentation focuses on the food that fed the armies of the North and South through historic photographs and numerous accounts. After the program, participants can try hardtack and skilligalee.
Seven Bridges Road: Tribute to the Eagles Date: Sat, Oct 20 Time: 7pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $10 Contact: 314-534-1111 www.familyarena.com
Pumpkin Picnic (ages 2+) Date: Sat, Oct 20 Time: 4pm-5:30pm Location: Fort Zumwalt Park, O’Fallon Cost: $12-$10 Contact: 636-474-2732 Dress in your favorite Halloween costume, pick a pumpkin from our 'patch', take a hayride and listen to spooky stories. Hot dogs.
Spirits From The Past Date: Sat, Oct 20 Time: 6pm Location: Daniel Boone Home Cost: $7-$4 Contact: 636-798-2005/lindenwood.edu/boone Walk the lantern lit paths to hear stories of ghosts, witches, and those unexplained things in the night. Kid-friendly event; hot apple cider and campfires.
Dogtober Parade and Bone Hunt Date: Sat, Oct 20 Time: Noon-3pm Location: Dog Park at DuSable Park, St Charles
Find out how to trim your food budget while enjoying tasty and nutritious meals. Meal planning, tips, samples from licensed dietician.
Flu Shots Date: Thurs, Oct 24 Time: 4pm-8pm Location: Progress West Healthcare Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE/progresswest.org With flu season here, register for these free flu shots. Appointment required.
The Script Date: Thurs, Oct 25 Time: 8pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $42-$34.50 Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com The Script--Dublin, Ireland’s chart-topping hit-makers, step up to the podium with their Olympic sized new single, “Hall Of Fame,” featuring global superstar will.i.am.
Free Family Fun Day Date: Sun, Oct 21 Time: 2pm-3pm Location: Foundry Art Centre Cost: Free Contact: 636-255-0270 /foundryartcentre.org Fall-themed art projects, scavenger hunt, light refreshments and “Amazing Animals with Kevin “The Frog Man”.
Amish Country Trip Date: Thurs, Oct 25 Time: 8am-8pm Location: Meet at Civic Park, O’Fallon Cost: $100-$90 Contact: 636-474-2732 or www.ofallon.mo.us Stops include the Amish Interpretive Center in Arcola, Ill., a tour of the community, Amish meal, a tour of an Amish home, and shopping in Arthur.
Oktoberfest Cruise Date: Sun, Oct 21 Time: 11am-4pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall Cost: $69 Contact: 636-949-3580 or www.stcharlesparks.com Relax and enjoy music or dance to a German band, enjoy a German buffet on this cruise.
Fall Dance Concert Date: Thurs, Oct. 25-Sat, Oct. 27 Time: 7:30pm Location: Bezemes Family Theater, Lindenwood Cost: $10 Contact: 636-949-4433/lindenwoodcenter.com Don’t miss the first dance concert of the season when the Lindenwood University Dance Department presents its annual fall production.
Hayride Hoedown Date: Fri, Oct 26 & Sat, Oct 27 Time: 6, 6:45 & 7:30pm Location: Broemmelsiek Park, Wentzville Cost: $10.50 per person by Oct. 19 Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Hayride through park, light dinner, s’mores and music by Babaloo. All ages.
6th Annual Night of Fright Date: Fri, Oct 26-Sat, Oct 27 Time: Dusk-10pm each day Location: Youth Activity Park, Dardenne Prairie Cost: $5 Contact: 636-561-4964 or www.stccparks.org Children and their families are invited to a spooktacular Halloween celebration. Haunted house for ages 8-16, followed by roller-blading or skateboarding in skate park.
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Scary Movie Marathon Date: Mon, Oct 22-Fri, Oct 26 Time: 6pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8469 or www.stchas.edu Join us for scary movies to celebrate the season!
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Date: Mon, Oct 22 Time: 7am-7pm Location: Leave from St. Peters City Hall Cost: $65 Contact: 636-939-2386 or www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect Nauvoo was the religious, governmental, and cultural center on the LDS (Mormon) Church from 1839 to 1846. Catered lunch and tour.
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Lunch & Learn Date: Mon, Oct 22 Time: 11 am-1 pm Location: Lake St. Charles Senior Living Community, 45 Honey Locust, St. Charles Cost: $5 Contact: 636-947-1100 or www.lakestcharlesretirement.com A Mosaic arts class and Rueben sandwich lunch.
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Date: Wed, Oct 24 Time: 6pm-7:30pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE/ www.progresswest.org
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Oct Events, cont Location: Parrot’s Sports Bar & Grill, St. Peters Cost: No cover Contact: 636-939-3553 or www.parrotsbar.net The Dangers play Classic Rock, Blues, & R&B. Join us for a great night at Parrot’s!
O’Fallon Fall Fest Date: Sat, Oct 13 Time: 10am-5pm Location: Civic Park, O’Fallon Cost: Free Contact: 636-279-5614 or www.ofallon.mo.us Lots of fun, music. A great family day out.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Date: Fri, Oct 26-Sun, Oct 28 Time: Fri & Sat, 8pm: Sun, 2pm Location: Act II Community Theater, St. Peters Cost: $15-$12; free to active military personnel. Contact: 636-219-0150 or www.act2theater.com ACT II closes its sensational 19th season with this eight-time Tony Award winning and worldrenowned musical.
Wizard of OZ at Powell Hall Date: Fri, Oct 26-Sun, Oct 28 Time: Fri & Sat: 7pm, Sun, 2pm Location: Powell Symphony Hall Cost: $65-$30 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.org Enjoy the 1939 classic on the big screen as the orchestra performs the soundtrack. Plus, put on your ruby red slippers and enter our costume contest! Sponsored by Mercy Children’s Hospital.
Flu Shots Date: Sat, Oct 27 Time: 9am-1pm Location: Progress West Healthcare Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE/ www.progresswest.org Register for these free flu shots.
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Cost: $5 and Garden admission for adults Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Bring the little ones in costume for a fun-filled afternoon. Enjoy treats at themed stations and visit the Doris I Shnuck Children’s Garden.
Justin Bieber Live w/Carly Rae Jaspen Date: Sat, Oct 27 Time: 7pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $82.50-$37 Contact: 314-622-5435 or www.ticketmaster.com The “Believe” Tour is presented by AEG Live and features Carly Rae Jepsen as special guest. Bieber fever is coming!
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St. Louis Jazz Orchestra: A Night of Duke Ellington Date: Tues, Oct 30 Time: 7pm Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $25 Contact: 314-531-4949 or www.touhill.org Musical tribute to legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington with his most memorable tunes.
2nd Annual Francis Howell Central Craft Fair Date: Sat, Oct 27 Time: 9am-4pm Location: Francis Howell Central High School Cost: Free to visit: crafters’ booth-$40 Contact: 314-302-8141 100+ crafters with various merchandise handcrafted and direct sales companies (Tupperware, Tastefully Simple, etc). Come for great items!
Children’s Halloween Parade Date: Tues, Oct 30 Time: 6 pm Location: Westport Plaza Cost: Free Contact: 314-576-7100 or www.westportstl.com Halloween parade and fun for Children at Westport Plaza. See website for details.
Dardenne Prairie Halloween Bash Date: Sat, Oct 27 Time: TBA Location: Dardenne Prairie City Hall Cost: TBA Contact: 636-755-5308 or www.dardenneprairie.org Pirate-themed Halloween celebration at Dardenne Prairie City Hall. See website or call for updates.
St. Charles County Symphony Halloween Concert Date: Tues, Oct 30 Time: 7pm Location: St. Peters City Center Amphitheater Cost: Free Contact: 636-939-2386 or www.stpetersmo.net Holiday-based concert of spooky, moody music to usher in Halloween. Will be moved indoors if inclement weather. Costumes welcome!
Halloween Spooktacular Date: Sun, Oct. 28 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com A spooky haunted house and a hayride as well as fun games for everyone to participate in. Friendly ghosts.
Trick or Treat on Main Date: Wed, Oct 31 Time: 3pm-5pm Location: Main St., St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: www.historicstcharles.com Treats for children under 12 years who visit Historic Main Street in costume for Halloween. Then, attend Halloween Children’s Theater at Frontier Park.
Ghouls in the Garden Date: Sun, Oct 28 Time: 1pm-3pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden
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Haunted houses have done a great job of bringing fear into the third dimension. Recent idealist have found new and exciting ways to ensure that participants are not merely scared “stiff ” but are actively involved in the mayhem. Imagine running a 5k being chased by zombies or engaging in a paintball battle with monsters attacking! There is always something for the traditional “scare” seeker. Haunted houses all boast of being the most frightful. Choosing the one for you is basically a matter of preference, age and location. Hayrides, pumpkin patches and other activities are available for the faint of heart. Whatever you choose, have a safe and fun Halloween. Check out these sites for where to go.... scarefest.com eurekabutcher.com terrorcave.com panicfest.com cornmazemassacre.com chateauofterror.com blackfordhaunt.com butchershollow.com showmefear.com
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hen shopping for life insurance, you’ll face several important decisions. One of the most basic is whether you want term life or whole life coverage. Understanding the benefits and risks of each will help you choose the best policy for your current and future financial needs.
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Cons: The policy is temporary. One of the key benefits of term life is also its biggest risk. If your term expires and you still have life insurance needs, you’ll re-enter the market as an older and potentially less-healthy consumer. That means significantly higher premiums, provided you’re coverable at all. The benefit may not be paid. Some people chafe at the idea of paying for a benefit their beneficiaries may never receive. If you stay current with your premiums and take
premiums you pay for a whole life policy become part of the policy’s cash value. After an introductory period, this cash value becomes available to you through loans1 or as a surrender value. You can even report the cash value as an asset when applying for a line of credit. Any way you choose to use it – if you choose to use it – the cash value of a whole life policy provides another level of financial security for your family. You may receive dividends. Although
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Term Or Whole Life Insurance: Which Is Right For You? TERM LIFE With term life, you pay premiums for a certain period and in exchange, the insurer agrees to pay your beneficiaries a stated benefit if you pass during that time. Pros: You’ll receive great value. Term insurance can be purchased in large amounts for relatively small premiums. You can match terms to needs. Most people purchase term life to provide for their dependents. Once your kids are grown, your mortgage is paid off, and your retirement is nicely funded, you may have little use for a policy.
care of your health, you’ll receive no reward for outliving your policy. WHOLE LIFE Whole life insurance provides a death benefit throughout your life. It also includes a cash value component that accrues value over time, allowing you to borrow or withdraw funds as needed. Pros: Lifetime coverage. A whole life policy covers the rest of your life, not just a stated term. As long as your policy is in force when you pass away, your beneficiaries will receive a death benefit. You’ll retain access to your money. The 21
dividends are not guaranteed, the possibility of earning extra income is an attractive feature. Cons: Higher initial premiums. The first years are often higher, however, the lifetime levels become more ffordable over time, while renewals can involve significantincreases in premiums. Be sure to discuss your options with a qualified insurance representative or certified financial planner and consult your tax and legal advisor regarding your situation. By Kathy Kilo Peterson, State Farm Agent 636-561-6460/kkilo.com TimeOff Magazine / Sept-Oct, 2012
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Library Express at Winghaven 7435 Village Center Drive O’Fallon 63368 636-561-3385
Spencer Road Branch 427 Spencer Road St. Peters 63376 636-447-2320
Boone’s Trail Branch #10 Fiddlecreek Plaza New Melle 63365 636-398-6200
Corporate Parkway Branch 1200 Corporate Parkway Wentzville 63385 636-332-8280
North County Branch 1825 Commonfield Road Portage des Sioux 63373 636-753-3070
Deer Run Branch 1300 North Main O’Fallon 63366 636-978-3251
South County Branch 198 Jackson Street Augusta 63332 636-228-4855
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Take a New Look at your Local Library Branch for Everything from Bestsellers to Video Games
mingled with the odor of the freshlymopped hallway floor leading there. I still remember my librarian, Mrs. McMullen. She was probably in her 40’s, but looked ancient to my 11-year-old eyes. She wore glasses (of course) and met me with a smile that both welcomed me and warned me to be quiet and to “respect the collection.” The walls were bare, except for a few watercolor paintings from local artists. There was no sound unless Mrs. McMullen was stamping due dates inside books or someone was thumbing through the card catalog. That was a long time ago. I haven’t aged (!), but libraries have changed so dramatically in the last 40 years that you wouldn’t recognize the place.
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your neighborhood for music, movies, books and special events for everyone in your family. Libraries are on the cutting edge of technology and customer service. Imagine a place you could visit where: • Computers are available to use (FREE) • New-release DVDs are waiting to be checked out (FREE) • Music CDs in categories from the latest in Pop and Rock to Sacred and Country are ready to be borrowed (FREE) • Video games are ready to take home (FREE) • Computer classes are available to help new users (FREE) • Classes and programs from crafts to healthy living to book clubs are offered for all ages (FREE) • EBooks and audio books for your devices are waiting to be downloaded (FREE)
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Stop by any St. Charles CityCounty Library location and present identification, such as a driver's license, showing your name and current address. Library cards are free to those who live in or pay property taxes to the St. Charles City-County Library District or the following library districts (St. Charles Library District has reciprocal lending agreements with these libraries):
• Magazines for every interest are stocked to be read in comfy chairs or checked out (FREE) • Teen books and series: vampires, romance, dystopia, humor and everything in between are available (FREE) • Library personnel greet you with a smile and offer real help in finding just what you like (FREE) • Oh, yeah. BOOKS. The newest bestsellers are here, along with award-winning novels and nonfiction books to suit every taste and age, from toddlers to seniors (FREE).
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St. Louis (City) Public Library The Municipal Library Consortium (MLC) of St. Louis County which includes: • Brentwood • Ferguson • Kirkwood • Maplewood • Richmond Heights • Rock Hill • University City • Valley Park • Webster Groves A library card is $80 per year per family for anyone who does not live in St. Charles County or a reciprocal service area.
Each library branch in your area has Wi-Fi available for you. Just come inside with your computer and relax. You can surf to your heart’s content, or study in the secluded nooks throughout the building. And when you go home, you can take the library with you. Your library district has an online catalog that rivals Amazon’s, with search options to help you find everything you’re looking for. Visit their homepage and reserve, renew and request books or media. Download audio books or EBooks and take them wherever you go. Need help learning how to use that Nook, Kindle, or other device to check out
If your last visit to the library was more than a few years ago, you are missing out on one of the best resources in your neighborhood for music, movies, books and special events for everyone in your family.
books? Find tutorials and help on the website, or come in. With your library card, you can access dozens of electronic resources, both at home and in the library.
These Sites Can Help You: • Fix your car • Find a phone number or address anywhere • Research a personal or academic topic • Cook up a new menu • Learn about the latest in medicine and technology • Get homework help and take practice tests for college admission • Discover a relative on your family tree • SO MUCH MORE! Your mind will be boggled by the sheer volume of information you can see on the library’s webpage. Check the calendar for programs you like, and register to attend. Book a meeting room for your group. Learn about any topic under the sun. Find fun activities for your kids— and you!—to enjoy, and learn about authors and books you’ll love.
Stuffy is Gone - Seriously Libraries aren’t austere institutions with dusty tomes anymore. Your library is as up-to-date as the latest bestseller list and knows how to make you feel welcome…they’ll even let you talk and enjoy yourself! Stop in and say hello to the library. They’ve been waiting for you since those book report days, and they’re anxious to show you what’s new. By Robin Garrison Leach
“Books to You” Program St. Charles City-County Library offers their BOOKS TO YOU program for customers who are homebound or have driving limitations. Your materials can be delivered directly to your home. Volunteers are paired with these customers and bring reading material tailored to the client’s interests. To receive BOOKS TO YOU program services or to learn more about it, call the Deer Run Branch at 636978-3261.
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Missouri’s Weinstrasse Take a Scenic Trip Through Wine Country
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ith the weather finally cooling into fall’s welcome chill, it’s time to get out and feel alive again. The trees may not color as beautifully as we’d like because of the summer drought, but the appeal of enjoying nature at its most accommodating is still reason to celebrate. What better way to get outdoors and reconnect with nature than to take a lazy, relaxed trip along the highway that offers the best wines in the most beautiful settings in Missouri. Highway 94 in St. Charles County gives a sweeping view of the Missouri River Valley and is nationally recognized as the very first federally approved American Viticultural Area. With only 15-square miles to call its own, our Weinstrasse (wine trail) produces some of the finest wines in America. Our geographic diversity made this area uniquely suited to wine production. Flooding in the Missouri River Valley in 1872 caused the river to change its course, leaving behind a distinct soil type in the Augusta area. The vineyards planted here in the years following the floods yielded crops that began receiving widespread recognition for their distinctive flavors and profiles. Through the years, the vineyards throughout the Weinstrasse have gained international attention and local acclaim, winning multiple awards. Visitors to the wineries enjoy an experience in taste and scenic beauty and relaxed sophistication that rivals any other in the country. Discover these award-winning wines at four family owned wineries: Sugar Creek, Augusta, Balducci, and Montelle—along with several other outstanding wineries— and enjoy more than 100 different selections in wines. With so many locations and wine choices, you’re sure to find your own favorite place to visit again and again.
MISSOURI WEINSTRASSE SUGAR CREEK VINEYARDS & WINERY 125 Boone Country Lane, Defiance www.sugarcreekwines.com 636-987-2400
Ken and Becky Miller and son, Chris Lorch
In 1984, Ken and Becky Miller sold everything and moved from Kirkwood to their dream property in Defiance. In the years following, their leap of faith has yielded a business that gives them great joy. Ken’s grandfather, Michael Belmonte, came to America from Italy. He had a passion for wine-making that coursed through generational veins. Sugar Creek Winery offers a signature red wine, called “Michael’s” that pays tribute to Ken’s grandfather and his influence. Becky’s son, Chris, learned about winemaking in Napa Valley and brought his expertise home to Missouri to join them as their winemaker. April through November, the weekends at Sugar Creek in Defiance are alive with music, food and a relaxing atmosphere. Whether you choose to sit outside on the terraces, visit the tasting rooms or lounge in the parlor of this turn-of-the-century Victorian home, you will find your visit an unforgettable experience. Their wines and other offerings sound as delicious and unique as the winery itself. Names like Blackberry Thicket and Raspberry Patch mingle with other estate24
grown selections and give a variety of choices for every palate. Whether you decide to enjoy your wine here or take it home, you will taste and appreciate the Millers’ personal touch.
Winery Hours BALDUCCI VINEYARDS Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-5:30pm; Fri 11am9pm: Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 11am-6pm Open Daily for Lunch Live Music Sats and Suns, April through October 2-6 pm or 3-7 pm Full menu served Fri, Sat and Sun Balducci’s Winefest Restaurant & Bar 12527 Bennington Pl St. Louis, Mo. 63146 314-576-5024 SUGAR CREEK VINEYARDS & WINERY Hours: Mon thru Sat 10-5:30pm; Fri, June, July & August only - 10am-10pm; Sun-Noon5:30pm Live Music Sats and Suns April through October. Open all year but hours change-Check website AUGUSTA WINERY Wine and Beer Garden Hours: Sat & Sun, Noon-5pm April thru 1st Weekend in Nov. Tasting Room Hours: Open Year Round- Mon-Fri: 10am-5:30pm; Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: Noon-6pm Picnic Baskets Welcome! No outside beverages. Live Music Sats and Suns MONTELLE WINERY Tasting Room: Open Daily Winery Hours: May thru Sept: Mon-Thurs: 10am-5:30pm; Fri: 10am-9pm; Sat: 10am-10pm Sun: 11am-6pm Oct thru Apr: Mon-Thurs: 10am-5:30pm; Fri: 10am-5:30 pm;Sat: 10am-6pm;Sun:11am-6pm Klondike Café Hours: Varies by day and date: (See Website) 11am-3pm, 11am-5pm or 11am-8pm; Sunday Dinner Hours: Fri and Sat Evenings: 7pm RSVP Only Live Music Sats and Suns NOTE: Most Wineries Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas Day
See moweinstrasse.com for more information
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Entertainment SUGAR CREEK WINERY 636-987-2400/sugarcreekwines.com/1-5 pm Sat, Sept 1: Terry Beck/Sun, Sept 2: Rick Curtright/Sat, Sept 8: Rick Curtright/Sun, Sept 9: Tom Nickeson/Sat, Sept 15: Terry Beck/ Sun, Sept 16: Pierce Crask/Sat, Sept 22: Roy & Rich Duo/Sun, Sept 23: Terry Beck/ Sat, Sept 29: Kaylor and Tomasino/Sun, Sept 30: Dennis Schilligo/Sun, Oct 6: Terry Beck/ Sat, Oct 7: Rick Curtright/ Sat, Oct 13: Rick Curtright/Sun, Oct 14:Tom Nickeson/Sat, Oct 20: Terry Beck/ Sun, Oct 21: Luke Queen & Charity/Sat, Oct 27: Kaylor & Tomasino Duo/ Sun, Oct 28:Terry Beck MONTELLE WINERY 636-228-4464 or 888-595-WINE or www.montelle.com/Fri Dinners 7 pm; Sun Dinner 7 pm RSVP/ Sat - 1-5 pm & 6-9 pm; Sun 1-5 pm: Sat, Sept 1: Steve Leslie Band/Sat, Sept 1: Three Pedros/ Sun, Sept 2: Headrush/Sun, Sept 2: Delicious Fishes/Mon, Sept 3: Leland’s Road/Sat, Sept 8: Zak Love Band/Sat, Sept 8: Terry Beck/Sun, Sept 9: Arvell & Dawn/Sat. Sept 15: Encore Trio/Sat, Sept 15: Jan Marks/ Sun, Sept 16: Route D/Sat, Sept 22: Terry Beck Duo/Sat, Sept 22: Dave Bennett/Sun, Sept 23: Arvell & Dawn/Sat, Sept 29: Scott Layham & Karl Holmes/Sat, Sept 29: Adam Stanley/Sun, Sept 30: Anita Rosamond Duo/ Sat, Oct 6: Steve Leslie Duo/Sun, Oct 7: Arvell & Dawn/Sat, Oct 13: Pilot Grove/Sun, Oct 14: Anita Rosamond Duo/Sat, Oct 20: Scott Laytham & Karl Holmes/Sun, Oct 21: Arvell & Dawn/Sat, Oct 27: Encore Trio/Sun, Oct 28: Johnny Chase Duo BALDUCCI VINEYARDS 636-482-8466 /balduccivineyards.com Sat 3-7: Sun 2-6 Sat, Sept 1: Pennsylvania Blues Band/Sun, Sept 2: Crossfire/Sat, Sept 8: Dick and Jane Band/ Sun, Sept 9: McCready and Logan Project/Sat, Sept 15: Crossfire/Sun, Sept 16: Scott Laytham & Karl Holmes/Sat, Sept 22: My Friend Mike/ Sun, Sept 23: Route D/ Sat, Sept 29: Pilot Grove/Sun, Sept 30: Arvell and Dawn/Sat, Oct 6: Crossfire/un, Oct 7: Pennsylvania Slim Blues Band/Oct 13: My Friend Mike/Sun, Oct 14: Arvell and Dawn Trio/Sat, Oct 20: Dick and Jane Band/ Sun, Oct 21: Scott Laytham & Karl Holmes AUGUSTA WINERY 636-228-4301/augustawinery.com/1-5 pm Sat, Sept 1: Lenny Frisch/Sun, Sept 2: Ed Belling/Mon, Sept 3: Brian Clarke/ Sat, Sept 8: Jan Marks/Sun, Sept 9: Brian Clarke/ Sat, Sept 15: Dave Bennett/ Sun, Sept 16: Mark Moebeck/ Sat, Sept 22: Mark Moebeck/Sun, Sept 23: Joe Fry the Guitar Guy/Sat, Sept 29: Lenny Frisch/Sun, Sept 30: Dave Bennett/Sat, Oct 6: Adam Stanley/ Sun, Oct 7: Ed Belling/ Sat, Oct 13: Jan Marks/Sun, Oct 14: Brian Clarke/ Sat, Oct 20: Dave Bennett/ Sun, Oct 21: Mark Moebeck/ Sat, Oct 27: Terry Beck/ Sun, Oct 28: Joe Fry the Guitar Guy
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BALDUCCI VINEYARDS 6601 Highway 94 South, Augusta www.balduccivineyards.com 636-482-VINO (8466) Rick and Carol Balducci
Fall is the perfect time to treat yourself to the view from Balducci Vineyards. Atop a hill overlooking 76 acres of farmland, vineyard and countryside, you will find it easy to relax on their scenic terraces and inside the tasting room. Rick and Carol Balducci, who established the vineyards in 1988 and opened the restaurant and wine garden in 2001, want your family to feel right at home. Nic, their son, is training to become the new winemaker. Carol runs the restaurant, serving award-winning fare similar to their Balducci’s Restaurant in Maryland Heights, which they’ve owned for 37 years. And Rick is in charge of the vineyards and other phases of the business. With so much acreage and a magnificent setting, Balducci’s can accommodate groups and occasions of any size. They invite you to sample their wines and special beers, dine in their restaurant, or just bring a blanket and picnic basket for your own version of Paradise. Their wines, both red and white, range from dry to sweet. Their best seller is a Riesling-style wine called Sonata. Visit for the atmosphere, historic view, incredible food, and - of course- the outstanding wines. MONTELLE WINERY 201 Montelle Drive, Augusta www.montelle.com 1-888-595-WINE or 636-228-4464 Just outside Augusta, Montelle is a 20acre spread of heaven atop Osage Ridge. Founded in 1970 by Clayton Byers, it was purchased by present owner and winemaker, Tony Kooyumjian, in 1988. With a philosophy of respect for the environment and the earth beneath the winery, Montelle is farmed and maintained with thoughtfulness and care. This has yielded wines that are recognized for 25
superior quality and unique profiles. Montelle is the first winery in Missouri to have a distillery. They produce four flavors of brandy: cherry, grape, peach and apple. Along with their wines, these selections will give your visit a variety of libations from which to select. Wine and food pairing is an art, and Montelle Winery’s Klondike Café is the perfect place to experience great food and accompanying wines. Enjoy gourmet wraps, sandwiches, pizza and salads. The Café also hosts Sunday Dinners on select evenings, with chef-prepared menus and a first-class dining atmosphere.
Tony and Cindy Kooyumjian
AUGUSTA WINERY 5601 High Street, Augusta www.augustawinery.com 636-228-4301or 1-888-MOR-WINE Downtown Augusta is the epitome of historic charm and quaint atmosphere. Situated in the heart of the town, Augusta Winery wants to give its visitors the best in local flavor and hospitality. Their wines are produced in small quantities to protect the flavor of each lot and the managers and tasting staff are continually trained to expand their knowledge of both their own wines and wines throughout the world. Augusta Winery delights in offering locally produced cheeses and sausages on the outdoor terrace or in their Wine and Beer Garden. The Garden is a peaceful oasis that serves craft beers beneath a 10foot grape arbor. Its fountain invites visitors to stop and enjoy life while enjoying live weekend entertainment, May-Oct. Come to the tasting room to sample wine selections and visit the gift shop for custom-labeled wines and gift baskets. Want to learn more about wine? Come to the Owl’s Nest, Augusta Winery’s additional building, where wine courses are taught. It also provides indoor seating in inclement weather and is available for corporate or private events. continued on next page TimeOff Magazine / Sept-Oct, 2012
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surroundings with modern amenities unparalleled in the area. View the Missouri Valley, vineyards and lake from their spacious wine deck and see the wildlife and autumn landscape in comfort and style.
OTHER WINERIES
MOUNT PLEASANT ESTATES 5634 High Street, Augusta www.mountpleasant.com 636-482-WINE (9463) Mount Pleasant has been a labor of love for the Dressel family since 1966, when Lucian and Eva Dressel purchased the property and reopened it as a winery. In 1992, nephew Chuck Dressel took over the winery and has continued its awardwinning tradition. Mount Pleasant Winery celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2009. The winery changed its name to Mount Pleasant Estates in honor of the anniversary. With 12 grape varieties grown on their 78 acres, Mount Pleasant offers their visitors the view, the entertainment and special events, and the quality wines that keep them coming back year after year.
WINERIES CHANDLER HILL VINEYARDS 596 Defiance Road, Defiance www.chandlerhillvineyards.com 636-798-2675 Chandler Hill Vineyards is a destination that must be experienced on your trip through wine country. They’ve created a space capable of hosting a myriad of events, all with elegance and style uniquely suited to the picturesque atmosphere surrounding the property. The 5,000-squart-foot tasting room and gourmet restaurant can accommodate both couples looking for a romantic evening together and larger groups who need that touch of style to make their event sing. With relaxing chairs, large fireplace, flat-screen satellite television, Wi-Fi and other amenities, Chandler combines the beauty and bounty of their winery and its
CEDAR LAKE 11008 Schreckengast Rd, Wright City www.cedarcellars.com 636-745-9500 Cedar Lake Cellers is a one hundred acre haven that provides that special getaway for visitors. A perfect setting for weddings and other occasions, the winery and restaurant is elegant and unique to Missouri Wine Country. You will find a variety of wines here, grown in both Missouri and California, as well as a selection of wines from other wine regions around the world. They also offer microbrews. Lakeside Grill is a gastronomical treat for visitors, with a full menu and professional staff to serve your meal indoors or outside on the patio. Follow the winding roads that lead you through the beauty of fall in Missouri and stop by the wineries that dot the landscape. Taste the wines, enjoy music, food and great service and reconnect with nature this fall and throughout the seasons. By Robin Garrison Leach
Missouri’s Favorite Gathering Place for Wine Lovers! - Mon-Sat 10 am to 5:30 pm - Sun 12 noon to 5:30 pm
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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 sugarcreekwines.com 26
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DI N I N G S P O T L IG H T
Grapes of Missouri
JJ’s Restaurant
• Norton/Cynthiana (sin-thee-ana) Norton grapes produce a rich, full-bodied dry red wine that can be similar in style to Cabernet Sauvignon, with the spicy overtones of a Zinfandel, and berry flavors that go nicely with red meat, smoked meat and wild game. The wine may be bottled as either a Cynthiana or Norton. • Chambourcin (sham-bor-san) Produces a medium-bodied red wine similar to a Pinot Noir,with a fruity aroma and cherry and earthy/spicy complexities. Serve with barbecue, pork, and pasta dishes. • Chardonel (shahr-du-nel) As a cross of the famed Chardonnay grape with the popular Seyval, Chardonel is usually barrel fermented, very dry and full bodied. This is great with heavier seafood dishes, as well as chicken with cream sauces. • Vidal (vee-dahl) Used to make a dry to semi-dry, full-bodied wine with fruity characteristics, somewhat like Italian dry whites. Vidal's clean citrus flavors of lemon and grapefruit create a nicely balanced wine that's perfect with seafood or poultry. • Vignoles (veen-yole) One of Missouri's most versatile white grapes,Vignoles produces wines ranging from dry to sweet late harvest dessert wines. Vignoles' luscious floral aroma and fruity flavors of pineapple and apricot are reminiscent of German Riesling. Ideal with Chinese food, fresh fruit, and fruit desserts. Information from www.moweinstrasse.com
By Pat Catanzaro, Publisher JJ’s is a family owned and operated sports bar and restaurant whose motto is “REAL FUN, REAL FOOD, and REAL PEOPLE. JJ’s, owned by Denise & John Bell, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is open 7 days a week. The food is delicious, the atmosphere casual and nostalgic, and the staff is efficient and friendly. Burgers are their claim to fame- juicy, ground fresh when ordered, served with the works! Hot rod lovers flock to JJ’s for ‘Cruisin 2012’-a car show held on their parking lot spring through fall on the second Saturday of the month. There’s a lot to see and great refreshments are available. JJ’s is a great relaxing place to take family, friends and kids. Stop by soon for a fun time and great food! Located at 1215 S. Duchesne, St. Charles, MO. www.jjs.com. 636-946-3500.
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CHEF’S RECIPE
Miss Aimee B’s Aimee’s French Onion & Herb Soup This recipe comes compliments of Miss Aimee B’s. It is featured in their Cookbook of Divine Cuisine 837 First Capital Dr., St. Charles • 636-946-4202 Ingredients: • 2 1/2 lbs. onions, thinly sliced • 1/2 stick margarine • 8 beef bouillon cubes • 2 quarts water • 2 Tsp. oregano • 2 Tsp. black pepper • 2 Tsp. thyme • 1 bay leaf • Homemade garlic croutons • Mozzarella cheese Preparation: • Saute onions slowly in margarine until tender (about 20 minutes) • Add 8 beef bouillon cubes and 2 quarts water. Bring to
a boil. Reduce heat. Add 2 Tsp. oregano, 2 Tsp. black pepper, 2 Tsp. thyme and 1 bay leaf. Simmer 1 hour. To serve: Top each serving with croutons and mozzarella cheese. Serves 8
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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
Tom Fleming Chairman of Supplies Network
Sandy Stokes City Administrator City of Foristell
Sean O’Donnell V.P. & General Manager Charter Communications
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John C. Weeks Financial Representative Mass Financial Group, Inc.
Michael A. Miller, Sr. Owner Spotlight Cleaning Service
Darla Patterson First Bank
Beth Simmons Branch Manager Manpower
Lillian D. Hunter Branch Manager First National Bank
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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
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Sugar Creek Augusta Balducci Montelle