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It’s WEINSTRASSE Time! Come Experience a Day at the Weinstrasse! Travel one of Missouri’s most scenic roadways en route to an afternoon of fine wine and relaxation at four exceptional wineries. It’s just a short drive from West County and St. Charles along Hwy. 94. Call the wineries for more information or details about specific events.
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Contents TIME OFF
JAN-FEB, 2014
Your Guide To What’s Happening In The St. Charles County Region
All Around Town
About The Magazine ................5
What’s Happening January Listings ....................... 8 February Listings.....................14
What’s New What’s New ....................................6 Here’s a look at new businesses popping up around town
Editorial Features On The Front Cover...................7 C&G Kitchens & Granite
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On The Back Cover ...................7 Renaud Spirit Center Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas ....12 Jewels Galore!.........................20 Romantic Getaways ..............22 Check out these local B&B’s Fitness for the New Year ......24 Valentine’s Day on a Budget ..............................25 Business Brief...........................26 Kids Eat Free ............................27 Who’s Who ...............................30
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TA K E T I M E OF F !
Welcome Readers! Happy New Year to all of you! We welcome you to our first issue of 2014 packed with lots of things to do both inside and outside during these cold winter months. January and February are filled with more times to celebrate- Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day. The holidays never end! Need gifts for Valentine’s Day? Jewelry is alway a winner. Check out our article Jewels Galore to see what area jewelers are featuring this season. Want to getaway close to home with your loved one? The B&B article will help choose which place will fit the bill. We had numerous requests to feature our kids eat free article once again. Check out the article on page 27 to see which restaurants offer deals for kids. We encourage you to take TimeOff to enjoy the good life! Have a happy and prosperous New Year. Please let our advertisers know that you read about them in TimeOff. Til next time around....... Pat Catanzaro, Publisher
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Around Town
New Business Tap House Pub & Patio
Tap House Pub & Patio 9015 Veterans Memorial Pkwy O'Fallon, MO 63366 636-439-2390 www.taphousepub.com Mario's Pizza (new location) 2449 Hwy K O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-294-9555 www.mariospizzacafe GG's Resale Boutique 128 West Terra Lane O'Fallon, MO 63366 636-294-5299 A new resale shop in the heart of O’Fallon. Clothing, accessories, home decor. Check them out on Facebook.
New Businesses, if you’d like to be included on this page, send information and .jpg photo to: timeoff@gatewaycreative.net
GG’s Resale Boutique
Mario’s Pizza
R&B Club 2693 Highway K O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-980-1665 Anytime Fitness 7517 Mexico Rd. St. Peters, MO 63376 636-387-7777 www.anytimefitness.com Revive Lash & Skin Spa 1106 Wolfrum Rd Weldon Spring, MO 63304 636-578-3264 www.revivespastl.com
K Thaemert Photography 5839 Suemandy Dr St. Peters, MO 63376 314-402-8662 www.thaemertphotography.com
America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses 304 Mid Rivers Center Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376 636-278-2266
BBQ Blues Smokehouse 7827 Hwy N O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-625-6640 www.barbecueblues.com
Frontier Mortgage 3920 Cambridge Crossing St. Charles, MO 63304 636-898-3626
The Sweet Tooth Cafe 606 W. Pearce Blvd. Wentzville, MO 63385 636-887-7022 www.thesweettoothcafe.biz
Jeanie Alteration 111 Blumhoff Ave. Wentzville, MO 636-465-6935
Anytime Fitness
Big Fun Inflatables 636-327-8883 bigfuninflatables@gmail.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites 130 Crossroads South Drive Wentzville, MO 63385 636-332-5000 fairfieldinnandsuites.com 2 Go Pasta 1211 Jungermann Road St. Peters, MO 636-447-3500
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We Have a World to Offer! • Mexico • Caribbean • Hawaii • Europe & More!
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BACK COVER STORY
Turn your New Year’s Resolution into a New Lifestyle at the Renaud Spirit Center
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s we kick off the New Year, many of us have made a resolution to “lose weight,” “get in shape,” or “exercise more.” Unfortunately, resolutions like these usually last only a few weeks because they are supported by fad diets or unrealistic workout schedules that you just cannot stick with in the long-term. This year, make your resolution more than just a resolution – make it a lifestyle change. Diets and ridiculous workout schedules may show short-term results, but as the days go on, our bodies rebel against them. We start craving those things that we are denying or that “day off ” becomes two weeks or even months off. Next thing you know, you’ve gained all the weight back and then some.
The key to a successful new year’s resolution can’t be found in the latest book in the supermarket aisle or in some late night infomercial, and it definitely cannot be found in a pill. It’s found in learning how to eat, exercise and finding the right balance in your life. If you can make real life changes, you’ll find that the changes will be more gradual, but far more effective and more permanent. And, rather than seeing your body rebel against your new choices, your body will begin to crave those things that are good for you. You’ll look forward to your workout, and you’ll crave an apple for a snack, rather than a handful of potato chips. When that happens, you’ll know your resolution has turned into a real life-style change.
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Learn how you can make 2014 your healthiest year ever. Contact the Renaud Spirit Center at 636-474-2732 to set up a session with one of our personal trainers. Our trainers will help guide you on the path to a healthy lifestyle and make sure that your new year’s resolution helps build a new you! By Ty Joyce, Recreation Specialist
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January Arts & Culture
Community Events
TimeOff Treasure Hunt In the ads within this issue, we've hidden a TimeOff Clock Logo for you to find. When you find it, e-mail your findings along with the name of the ads in which you found the logo and where you picked up your copy of TimeOff. When we receive your information, we'll enter you into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to an area restaurant. Happy Hunting!
Events
Kids & Teens
Send Your Findings to: TOT Contest E-mail: timeoff@gatewaycreative.net Mail to: 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive St. Charles 63304 Fax to: 636-536-9611
Sports & Outdoors
Health
Seniors
Business
Week of Jan 1-4 Garden Glow Date: Wed, Jan 1-Thurs, Jan 4 Time: 5pm-10pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: $18-$6 Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Stroll through the Garden at night surrounded by a spectacle of unique light installations for the Garden’s first-ever winter light display.
Rag Dolls, Robots and Rocketships Date: Wed, Jan 1-Fri, Jan 17 Time: 10am-5pm Location: Foundry Art Centre Cost: Free Contact: 636-255-0270 or www.foundryartcentre.org Rag Dolls, Robots & Rocketships is a juried art exhibition featuring toy-themed artwork from artists across the nation.
Harlem Globetrotters Date: Fri, Jan 3 Time: 7pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $138-$21 Contact: 314-622-5435 or www.ticketmaster.com The world famous Harlem Globetrotters have been thrilling millions of fans for 88 years, all the while innovating the game in exciting new ways.
West Side Story Date: Fri, Jan 3-Sun, Jan 5 Time: Fri, 8pm: Sat, 2 &8pm: Sun, 1pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $75-$30 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time.
St. Charles Parks Department Job Fair
Listings are organized in chronological order by week and date. Simply take note of the color coded categories on each page, scan the dates and locate the types of events you are looking for. Enjoy your TimeOff! Cost: Free Contact: www.stcharlescitymo.gov Ages 16 and up can learn about job opportunities with the Parks & Recreation Department.
DJ Skate Date: Sat, Jan 4 Time: 8:10pm-11pm Location: CenteryTel Ice Arena, Wentzville Cost: $7 Contact: 636-332-4600 or www.wentzvilleicearena.com Come ice skate under our disco ball and funky lights. Every Saturday in January.
The Wedding Show
Tennis Fundamentals
Date: Sat, Jan 4-Sun, Jan 5 Time: 11am-4pm Location: America’s Center Cost: $8 at door Contact: www.stlbrideandgroom.com All things bridal on display at this annual wedding show. Fashion, wedding planning, travel plans, more.
Date: Mon, Jan 6-Mon, Jan 27 Time: 5pm-5:50pm Location: Steel Shop Tennis Club, St. Charles Cost: $85-$75 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Ages 5-8 learn tennis basics from pros at Steel Shop Tennis Club. More sessions other dates; ages 9-14 same dates, 6pm-6:50pm.
Week of Jan 5-11 Soulard Mardi Gras: Twelfth Night Date: Mon, Jan 6 Time: TBA Location: Soulard Cost: Free Contact: 314-771-5110 or www.stlmardigras.org Kick off Mardi Gras at this opening ceremony and procession.
Bounce House Fun Date: Sat, Jan 4 Time: 9:30am-11:30am Location: Corner Winghaven & Bryan Road Cost: Free Contact: 636-561-4347 or www.dpc4u.org Dardenne Presbyterian hosts: Four bounce houses and complementary snacks! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Zumba Date: Mon & Wed, Jan 6-Feb 12 Time: 6pm-7pm Location: Gould Building, Wapelhorst Park Cost: $60: register Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Ages 16 and up can enjoy Zumba twice a week at this event.
Date: Fri, Jan 3 Time: 1pm-3pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park
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PiYo Date: Tues, Jan 7-Thurs 13 Time: 6pm-7pm Location: Gould Building in Wapelhorst Park Cost: $60 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Pilates/Yoga for ages 16 and up. No experience necessary. Register.
Predator Hunting Clinic Date: Wed, Jan 8 Time: 6pm-9pm Location: August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Cost: Free: Register Contact: 636-441-4554 Come join us as we cover all aspects of Coyote and Bobcat hunting in Missouri. Ages 8-15 must have adult.
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Biggest Winner and Biggest Winner Families Kickoff Date: Wed, Jan 8 OR Thurs, Jan 9 Time: 6pm-7:30pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free: Register Contact: 636-928-WELL or visit www.BJCStCharlesCounty.org New this year: Biggest Winner Families. Motivation, classes and education in this weight loss program/challenge. Call or online for more info.
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Nuclear Cowboyz Date: Sat, Jan 11 – Sun, Jan 12 Time: Sat, 7:30pm: Sun, 2pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $90-$25 Contact: 314-622-5435 or www.ticketmaster.com Entering its fifth touring year, Nuclear Cowboyz 2014 is led by an award-winning creative team and features the world’s top freestyle motocross athletes.
Gateway to Smart Living Expo
Date: Thurs, Jan 9 Time: 6:30pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $35-$30: register Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Taste five Full Bodied Wines and light appetizers.
Date: Sat, Jan 11 Time: TBA Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-669-3000 or www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com The Gateway to Smart Living EXPO brings local, regional and national businesses under one roof to celebrate Smart Living in the St. Louis region!
Coaches VS Cancer Shootout
4 Hands Beer Tasting
Date: Thurs, Jan 9 Time: 9:30am-8pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $9-$4: $3 more day of event Contact: www.scottradecenter.com www.ticketmaster.com for tickets Local high schools play against each other to benefit Cancer causes. 8 different games: See website for times and teams.
Date: Sat, Jan 11 Time: 5:30pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $30-$25: register Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Try 4 Hands Brewing Company’s newest and best beer. Also, Beer Braised Chicken Slider and Beer Cheddar soup.
Medication Management & Nutrition
Winter Concert-SCC Opera Workshop
Date: Thurs, Jan 9 Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-916-9830 for more info Tips for setting up, storing, recording and managing medication. Also, get tips from a dietitian to help meet dietary requirements and manage physician prescribed diets.
Date: Sat, Jan 11 & Sun, Jan 12 Time: Sat, 8pm-10pm: Sun, 3pm-6pm Location: St. Charles Community College, FAB Theater Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8399 or www.stchas.edu Enjoy our 400-seat performance hall located in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building.
Wine Tasting
Peter and the Wolf
Date: Fri, Jan 10 Time: Contact Location: Rec-Plex Cost: Rec-Plex admission +$3skates if needed Contact: 636-939-2FUN or www.stpetersmo.net Bring your family and skate to the beat of DJ Funk Master. Games, prizes and fun.
Date: Sun, Jan 12 Time: 3pm Location: Powell Symphony Hall Cost: $19-$8 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.org Student performers from STAGES St. Louis will join the St. Louis Symphony to act out this family favorite.
David Garrett Date: Fri, Jan10 Time: 8pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $100-$30 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Musical event with classical, pop, jazz and rock all blended together from this talented violinist.
Professional Firefighters of Eastern Missouri Trivia Night Date: Sat, Jan 11 Time: 7pm Location: 115 McMenamy Rd, St. Peters Cost: $25 person Contact: 314-623-0762 or www.fhnbands.com Proceeds to help offset costs for marching band, winter guard, winter percussion, concert, symphonic, and jazz band for Francis Howell North students.
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Visit online: www.ggsresale.com
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Scrapbooking Date: Sun, Jan 12 Time: Noon-5pm Location: Progress Park Center, Wentzville Cost: $15-$10 register Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzville.mo.org Join us for snacks and soft drinks while you scrapbook the afternoon away. Participants enjoy snacking, laughing and a small gift. Bring materials.
Auditions for “Twelve Angry Jurors” Date: Sun, Jan 12 Time: Noon-3pm Location: O’Fallon City Hall Cost: Free Contact: 636-474-2732 or email dgranaas@ofallon.mo.us
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Community Events
Kids & Teens
Date: Mondays, Jan 13-Feb17 Time: 6pm-7pm Location: Memorial Hall, St. Charles Cost: $60: must register Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Ages 6-12 learn to draw. Different subject each week, all skill levels.
Indoor T-Ball Intro Date: Wed, Jan 15-Wed Feb 5 Time: 5:30pm-6:15pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $36 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Program for 4-year-olds wanting to learn basics of T-Ball. Ages 5-6 same dates, 6:15pm-7pm.
Wellness on the Web
Winter Concert Date: Sun, Jan 12 Time: 8pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8399 Winter music concert.
Little Chefs Date: Mondays, Jan 13- Feb 3 Time: 5:30pm-6:15pm Location: Memorial Hall, St. Charles Cost: $32: must register Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Ages 2-8 learn to make snacks. New menu each week. Additional class 6:30pm-7:15pm.
Health
Cost: $36 person Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Ages 4-6 learn fundamentals of soccer. Ages 5-6 same dates, 6:15pm-7pm.
A+ Art Class
Open auditions will be held for O’FallonTheatreWorks’ spring drama, Twelve Angry Jurors, which will be performed March 21 – 23 and 28 – 30.
Sports & Outdoors
Date: Tues, Jan 14 Time: 2pm-4pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: www.youranswerplace.org Hands-on computer class will help you find resources for health related issues. You will get to explore many health related websites recommended by OASIS.
Senior Day at Lake St. Charles Date: Wed, Jan 15 Time: Noon Location: Lake St. Charles Retirement Community Cost: $6 Contact: 636-947-1100 or www.lakestcharles.com Lunch followed by Bingo. Estate Sale 1pm-3pm. Lunch menu-Chicken Marsala,oven roasted potatoes, green beans,carrot cake, coffee, tea or lemonade.
AARP Driver Safety Program Date: Tues, Jan 14 Time: 9am-1pm Location: Progress West Hospital Education Room Cost: $14-$12 Contact: 636-928-WELL or www.bjsph.org Classroom course for drivers age 50 and over to refine existing skills and develop safe strategies in today’s challenging driving environment.
Vodka Tasting Date: Thurs, Jan 16 Time: 6:30pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $35-$30: register Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Vodka tasting; you will be able to sample Drunken Shrimp and Orange-Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake with vodka topping.
Indoor Soccer Intro Date: Tues, Jan 14-Tues, Feb 4 Time: 5:30pm-6:15pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park
Sesame Street Live: “Make a New Friend” Date: Thurs, Jan 16-Sun, Jan 19 Time: Varies by day: See website Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $63-$19 Contact: 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Sesame Street Live “Make a New Friend” offers a fun-filled, interactive learning experience, including up-close and furry interactions on the audience floor!
Maple Syrup: Tree to Table Overnight Date: Fri, Jan 17-Sat, Jan 18 Time: 7pm Fri-Sat, Noon Location: Shaw Nature Reserve Cost: $60-$50 by Jan 10. Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org This fun and educational overnight program will tell you everything you need to know to start making your own maple syrup. Adults and families w/ages 6+.
City Centre Dance
Your New WESTPLEX Station!...
Date: Fri, Jan 17 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: St Peters City Hall Cost: $7 at door Contact: www.stpetersmo.net City Hall comes alive with music and dancing. Music from 40s-70s: this month, Fanfare plays.
with Katy Kruze & Joe DeNiro Mornings... Fish and DC Afternoons 10
Seniors
Business
We Love St. Charles Talent Show Auditions Date: Fri, Jan 17 & Sat, Jan 18 Time: Fri, 6pm-10pm: Sat, 9am-4pm Location: Matthias’ Lot Church, St.Charles Cost: Free to audition Contact: www.welovestcharles.com for more info WLSC is a non-profit organization providing restoration and long-term solutions for those in need in the city of St. Charles. Audition for “Lights of St. Charles” Talent Show.
WWE Live Date: Fri, Jan 17 Time: 7:30pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $95-$20 Contact: 314-622-5436 or www.ticketmaster.com WWE returns to St. Louis for the first time in 2014 with a special Friday night live event at Scottrade Center on January 17!
O’Fallon Out Loud! Comedy Show Date: Sat, Jan 18 Time: 8:30pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $20-$15: register Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Comedy shows with drink and food for purchase.
Charlie Wilson Date: Sat, Jan 18 Time: 8pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $100-$39.50 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Hear the Grammy-nominated multi-talent behind the 15-week Billboard UAC chart-topper “You Are.”
Week of Jan 19-25 Winter Jam Date: Sun, Jan 19 Time: 6pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $10 at the door Contact: 314-622-5435 or www.scottradecenter.com Multi-GRAMMY® nominated Newsboys and groundbreaking GRAMMY®-winning rap/hip-hop recording artist Lecrae lead an all-star line-up.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance Date: Mon, Jan 20 Time: 10am Location: Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: Free Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org This event will feature engaging speakers, as well as talented musicians and performers. A program for children ages 5 to 11 will run concurrently.
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King Day of Service
X-Treme International Ice Racing
Date: Mon, Jan 20 Time: 10am-Noon Location: O’Fallon City Hall Cost: Free Contact: 636-379-5417 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us. Volunteers of all ages are invited to register in advance to participate in fun community service projects.
Date: Sat, Jan 25 Time: 7:30pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: Contact Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com Professional Racing tour... ON ICE! See this exciting event at the Family Arena.
Elephant Man Auditions at St. Charles Community College Date: Tues, Jan 21 & Wed, Jan 22: Callbacks, Jan 23 Time: 7pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free to audition Contact: 636-922-8050 or www.stchas.edu Audition for this play, to be presented in March at St. Charles Community College. Call or online for more info.
Cabin Fever Daze
Date: Thurs, Jan 23-Sun, Jan 26 Time: Varies by day Location: America’s Center and Edward Jones Dome Cost: $10-$5, ages under 6-Free Contact: 314-822-0333 or www.saintlouisautoshow.com More than 500 new cars, trucks, SUVs and luxury vehicles from over 25 manufacturers all under one roof.
Date: Sat and Sun, Jan 25-26 Time: 10am-6pm Sat: Noon-6pm Sun Cost: Free admission: fees for some activities Location: O’Fallon Sports Park Contact: 636-474-2REC or http://www.ofallon.mo.us/ Enter zany competitions, watch awesome ice carving, go skating, play broomball, and warm up with tasty festival food and beverages.
Wizard of Oz: Starring Ballet Memphis
Trivia Night
Date: Fri, Jan 24 & Sat, Jan 25 Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $55-$20 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Ballet Memphis, presented by Dance St. Louis will star in this adaptation of the Wizard of Oz.
Mutts-n-Stuff Trivia Night Date: Sat, Jan 25 Time: 7:30pm Location: St. Robert Bellarmine Church, St. Peters Cost: $20 person Contact: 314-623-0412 for reservation Cash prizes, raffles, silent auction, trivia to benefit Mutts-n-Stuff. Bring photo of dog or cat for contest.
The Fesh Beat Band Date: Sat, Jan 25 Time: 5:30pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $36.50-$26.50 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Nickelodeon's popular preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name comes to the Fox.
Missouri Arms Collectors Association Gun Show Date: Fri, Jan 31-Sun, Feb 2 Time: Fri, 5pm-9pm: Sat, 9am-5pm: Sun, 9am3pm Location: Heart Of St. Charles Cost: $7 Contact: 314-651-6025 or www.missouriarmscollectorsassociation.com Displays, ammunition, historical firearms, modern firearms, books, militaria, antiques, buy-sell-trade.
Hair Bow Making Date: Thurs, Jan 30 Time: 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm by age Cost: $19-$16 Contact: 636-332-9236 or http://www.wentzville.mo.org/ Ages 2-9 will learn hair bow making. Make 4 different holiday bows. ( parents will need to wear outside the room while class is in session.)
Fete de Glace
Saint Louis Auto Show 2014
Date: Fri, Jan 31-Sun, Feb 2 Time: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $25 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org UMSL students will compose original pieces, then accompany dancers with live performance.
Date: Thurs, Jan 30 Time: 6pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $51-$45: register Contact: 636-474-2REC www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Chef Lauren and Robert with di Olivas Olive Oil & Vinegar Emporium offer a "hands on" cooking class using their products.
Date: Sat, Jan 25 Time: 8pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $52.50-$28.50 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.scheideggercenter.com A full-length ballet in two acts, Giselle features music by Adolphe Adam and choreography by Marius Petipa.
Date: Wed, Jan 22 Time: 7:30pm Location: Powell Symphony Hall Cost: $20 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.org Enjoy Cage’s “Three Pieces for Five Orchestras. U.S. Premiere.
Madco: Pulse 2- The Rhythm Continues
Cook with Chef Lauren
Moscow Festival Ballet: “Giselle”
Date: Sat, Jan 25 Time: 9am-3pm Location: 100 N. Main, St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: 636-946-1898 or www.historicstcharles.com Over a dozen ice carvers bring the ephemeral art of ice carving to life with chainsaws, chisels, grinders and knives, as well as hot irons and cold spray. Fire pics, restaurants and shopping.
Pulitzer Concert
Our day of eagle and wildlife-spotting includes a delicious lunch in Calhoun County.
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Erin Bode in Concert Date: Thurs, Jan 30 Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Erin Bode, who is as well known world-wide as she is in her hometown of St. Louis, will present her debut performance in the Center.
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LIFE CHANGING Adult Day Care What Are Adult Day Care Services?...
Date: Sat, Jan 25 Time: 7pm Location: O’Fallon Family YMCA Cost: $160 team; $20 person Contact: http://www.ymcastlouis.org/ to register Test your Hero and Villain knowledge at this trivia night to benefit YMCA’s Strong Community Campaign. Trivia and prizes.
Adult Day Care Centers are state licensed facilities who provide assistance to families caring for impaired adults who cannot be left alone during the day and who do not require 24-hour nursing care in an institution.
Week of Jan 26-31 MFA Invitational Art Exhibit Date: Mon, Jan 27-Fri, Feb 21 Time: Daily Location: St. Charles Community College, FAB Gallery and Annex Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8556 or choltz@stchas.edu Art exhibit; opening reception Wed, Feb 5th, 6pm9 pm.
Who Uses Adult Day Care? • Physically impaired • Those limited in their ability to function • Limited in their ability to Function Independently but not requiring 24-hour institutional care
A Day in Eagle Country Date: Wed, Jan 29 Time: 8am-4:30pm Location: Leave from Civic Park, O’Fallon Cost: $70-$62 Contact: 6936-474-2REC or http://www.ofallon.mo.us/
Benefits... • A safe secure environment • Setting reduces risk of depression caused byloss • Adult day care may slow cognitive loss
Who Pays for Services? • Private Payers • Medicare • Private Insurance • Area Agencies of Aging
104 Jungermann Road • St. Peters, MO 63376 636-279-4633 • MO 314-220-1702 www.lifechangingadultdaycareinc.com
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VALENTINE gifts Here’s a sampling of some unique and fun gifts offered at shops in and around St. Charles County for Valentine’s Day.
TimeOff Treasure Hunt 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!
Bird Feeders
Specialty Gift Items
Wild Birds Unlimited
Mom’s Resale
636-949-9191
636-272-6667
Bearington Collection Bears
Bouquet of Strawberries
Dierbergs Market
Edible Arrangements
636-379-8909
636-394-1100
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Diamond Earrings
Gemstone Rings
J Hampton Jewelers
Krekeler Jewelers
636-928-1883
636-978-7870
Heart shaped cookie cake
Rhinestone heart cell phone cover
Great American Cookies
Cellairis (Mid Rivers Mall)
636-279-2410
636-278-8578
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St. Charles Advertorial • Category: Jewelry Market Exclusive
J Hampton JEWELERS
Specializing in Custom Designs and Customization of Your Existing Jewelry
First of all, this is an intimidation-free jewelry store. I'm here to tell all of you that you will always be greeted with a smile and our rigorously trained staff is able to produce the most intricate of custom jewelry and fabrication at a fraction of the price you would be quoted ANYWHERE else because we now do all of our work in-house. So, please stop by and tell us how we can help you to put a smile on the face of the one you love.
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ello, Matthew Hampton here, owner of J Hampton Jewelers. When I was 18, I started out working at Service Merchandise, learned the jewelry business and caught on quickly. Paul Stuart recruited me to help him grow his jewelry store for 12 years. I rose to store manager and took over the business and created J Hampton Jewelers!
J Hampton Jewelers is the premier jewelry store in St. Charles County for all of your jewelry needs and desires. We are a full service shop offering fine jewelry and we are able to create any custom design you can think of. No project is too difficult to tackle. Many people think that they can't afford custom jewelry or are intimidated by going into a place that offers what we offer. 13
Come by the youngest and fastest growing jewelry store in St. Charles Co! J Hampton Jewelers 4101 Mexico Rd St. Peters, 63376
636-928-1883 Jhamptonjewelers.com Email Matthew at: jhjewelers@hotmail.com
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TimeOff Treasure Hunt
February Events Arts & Culture
Community Events
Kids & Teens
In the ads within this issue, we've hidden a TimeOff Clock Logo for you to find. When you find it, e-mail your findings along with the name of the ads in which you found the logo and where you picked up your copy of TimeOff. When we receive your information, we'll enter you into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to an area restaurant. Happy Hunting! Send Your Findings to: TOT Contest E-mail: timeoff@gatewaycreative.net Mail to: 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Charles 63304 Fax to: 636-536-9611
Sports & Outdoors
Health
Seniors
Business
Listings are organized in chronological order by week then date. Simply take note of the color coded categories on each page, scan the datesand locate the types of events you are looking for. Enjoy your TimeOff!
Week of Feb 1 Alton Brown Live Date: Sat, Feb 1 Time: 8pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $100-$32.50 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Iron Chef host and renowned television personality is taking his brand of quirky humor and culinary science on the road.
Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Dance Date: Sat, Feb 1 Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Location: O’Fallon City Hall Cost: $45-$40: additional daughter, $20 Contact: 636-474-2REC www.renaudspiritcenter.com Create memories to last a lifetime at this event for young ladies with their dads, grandpas, uncles or special escorts. Registration ends Jan 25 or sold out.
4th Annual “Behind the Reel” Mouse Race
Orchid Show
12th Annual Polar Plunge
Date: Sat, Feb 1-Sun, Mar 23 Time: 9am-5pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Garden Admission +$5 Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Annual display features hundreds of blooming orchids in lush, tropical landscape.
Date: Sat, Feb 1 Time: Noon-3pm Location: Lake St. Louis Community Clubhouse Cost: must raise $75 by event day Contact: http://www.somo.org/ Help raise funds for the Special Olympics at this yearly event. Raise funds and pledges.
Monster Jam
Week of Feb 2-8
Date: Sat, Feb 1 Time: 6:30pm Location: Edward Jones Dome Cost: $125-$25 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com See the Monster Jam live at the Edward Jones Dome.
Cholesterol, BMI and Blood Pressure Screening
Great Train Expo Date: Sat, Feb 1-Sun, Feb 2 Time: 10am-4pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: TBA: Contact: 636-669-3000 or www.greattrainexpo.com The Great Train Expo is a national, traveling show that caters to the model railroad enthusiast. The show features 200-500 tables of train dealers.
Date: Sat, Feb 1 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: Harvester Lion’s Club Cost: $20 person, table rate available Contact: 636-332-8352 or email sshaw@cridercenter.org Fun, race "betting", and high-stakes competition to benefit Crider Health Center programs and services. Dress as movie character.
Lunch and Learn Series: Stroke Awareness Date: Wed, Feb 5 Time: Noon-1pm Location: Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Cost: $5 person: Register Contact: 636-928-WELL or visit www.BJCStCharlesCounty.org Get expert information on stroke awareness while enjoying this lunch-and-learn program with fellow participants.
Fine Dining Surprise 1
Date: Tues, Feb 4 Time: 7:30am-10am Location: Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Cost: $25 cash or check: Register Contact: 636-928-WELL or www.BJCStCharlesCounty.org Learn your numbers and risk factors for health consequences at this monthly screening.
Date: Thurs, Feb 6 Time: 4pm-7pm Location: MYSTERY Cost: $63 person by Jan 7 Contact: 636-949-3580 or www.stcharlesparks.com This fine dining restaurant will remain a secret until we arrive. Enjoy the company of your friends as you indulge in this delicious dining experience!
Addiction
The Pixies
Date: Wed, Feb 5 Time: Noon-1pm Location: St. Charles Community College, Social Sciences Building Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8544 or www.stchas.edu Discussion presented by Kathi McKenzie, National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse – St. Louis Area.
Date: Thurs, Feb 6 Time: 8pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $59.50-$39.50 Contact: 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com The Boston-formed Pixies have been acclaimed as the most influential pioneering band of the late 80s alt/rock movement.
Supporting the Caregiver Date: Thurs, Feb 6 Time: 1:30pm-3pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-916-9830 for more info. Coping techniques and resources to support the caregiver. Learn about signs and risks of compassion fatigue (caregiver burnout). No registration.
So Percussion Date: Fri, Feb 7 Time: 8pm Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $20 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org So Percussion redefines the modern percussion ensemble as a flexible, omnivorous entity, pushing its voice to the forefront of American musical culture.
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Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dinner and Dance Date: Fri, Feb 7th and Sat, Feb 8th Time: 6pm-9pm Location: Progress Park Center, Wentzville Cost: $62-$50 couple: $20 additional daughter Contact: 636-332-9236 or http://www.wentzville.mo.org/ Daughters ages 3-12 and fathers or father figures enjoy dinner, dance, photo and memories. Must register by Feb 1st.
DJ Skate Date: Fri, Feb 7 Time: Contact Location: Rec-Plex Cost: Rec-Plex admission +$3skates if needed Contact: 636-939-2FUN or www.stpetersmo.net Bring your family and skate to the beat of DJ Funk Master. Games, prizes and fun.
St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary Trivia Night Date: Fri, Feb 7 Time: TBA Location: St. Peter Parish Cost: TBA Contact: 636-947-5466 Trivia night hosted by St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary.
Man of La Mancha Date: Fri, Feb 7-Sun, Feb 9 Time: Fri & Sat, 8pm: Sat & Sun, 2pm: Sun, 7:30pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $92-$27 Contact: 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Enter the mind and the world of Don Quixote as he pursues his quest for the impossible dream.
Mamma Mia Date: Fri, Feb 7-Sun, Feb 9 Time: Fri & Sat 8pm: Sat, 2pm: Sun, 1&6:30pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $75-$30 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship.
Jeff Dunham-Disorderly Conduct Date: Fri, Feb 7 Location: St. Charles Family Arena The nation's number one comedian Jeff Dunham and his beloved cast of characters announce the kick off of the winter leg of their 2013 "Disorderly Conduct" worldwide tour.
Brahms Double Concerto Date: Fri, Feb 7-Sun, Feb 9 Time: Fri, 10:30am-Sat, 8pm-Sun, 3pm Location: Powell Symphony Hall Cost: $109-$28 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.org STL Symphony performs Brahms’ glorious Double Concerto, the composer’s final orchestral work.
Hot! Hot! Hot! Date: Sat, Feb 8 & Sun, Feb 9 Time: 10am-3pm Location: Butterfly House
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Cost: House admission Contact: 636-530-0076 www.missouribotanicalgarden.org Ages 8 and under w/family. Music, activities, games and crafts with a tropical theme.
Pazazz Gala 2014 Date: Sat, Feb 8 Time: 8pm Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $20 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Shared proceeds from the gala will benefit Drea's Dream, a dance therapy and expressive movement program for children with cancer and special needs,
Disney Junior Live on Tour Date: Sat, Feb 8 Time: 3pm & 6pm Location: Chafeitz Arena Cost: $60-$18 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.thechafeitzarena.com Grab your tiaras and doubloons and join us for Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure.
49th Annual Boys & Girls Club Crystal Gala Date: Sat, Feb 8 Time: 5 pm Location: Columns Banquet Center Cost: $125 person, $1250 table of 10 by Jan 24. Contact: 636-946-6255x104 This is a black tie optional event with Silent and Live Auction with delectable sit down dinner to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County.
Babysitting 101 Date: Sat, Feb 8 Time: 9am-1pm Location: Corporate Parkway Branch Library Cost: $30 per child Contact: 636-344-KIDS (5437) to register. Babysitting skills class. Topics include the business of babysitting, child development, safety and firstaid, and fun and games.
Soulard Mardi Gras Date: Feb 8-9: 14: 15: 22-23 Time: Vary by date Location: Soulard Cost: Some free: Some fee Contact: 314-771-5110 or www.stlmardigras.org Events and activities throughout February to celebrate Mardi Gras in St. Louis. See website for details.
Cantus Date: Sat, Feb 8 Location: Cathedral Basilica Cost: $39-$19 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.cathedralconcerts.org Cantus, the premiere men’s vocal ensemble, rehearse and perform as chamber musicians, each contributing to the entirety of the artistic process.
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Community Events
Kids & Teens
Courthouse Steps and Yacovelli’s
Sports & Outdoors
Health
Celebrating African-American History Through Dance
Date: Sun, Feb 9 Time: 1pm-6:30pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $82 person by Jan 10 Contact: 636-949-3580 or www.stcharlesparks.com Trip to Florissant Civic Center for performance by “Courthouse Steps”, then Yacovellis.
Date: Wed, Feb 12 Time: 7pm-8pm Location: St. Charles Community College, Social Sciences Building Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8245 or laustin@stchas.edu Arrive Dance Company is a St. Louis based company that has a unique blend of Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, and Hip Hop styles.
Joint Replacement Lecture
Date: Sun, Feb 9 Time: 3pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8538 or www.stchas.edu Faculty Recital at St. Charles Community College.
Date: Tues, Feb 11 Time: 5pm-6pm Location: Progress West Hospital Cost: Free: Register Contact: 636-928-WELL or visit www.BJCStCharlesCounty.org Those considering total joint replacement surgery can have their questions answered by an orthopedic surgeon.
Scrapbooking
A Night at the Movies
Family and Friends CPR
Date: Sun, Feb 9 Time: Noon-5pm Location: Progress Park Center, Wentzville Cost: $15-$10 register Contact: 636-332-9236 or http://www.wentzville.mo.org/ Join us for snacks and soft drinks while you scrapbook the afternoon away. Participants enjoy snacking, laughing and a small gift. Bring materials.
Date: Tues, Feb 11 Time: 7pm Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $25 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org The St. Louis Jazz Orchestra performs some of movies’ most memorable themes and writers.
Date: Wed, Feb 12 Time: 6:30pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: $25 Contact: 636-344-KIDS (5437) to register. Family and ages 10-15(if accompanied by an adult). Instruction and hands-on practice in infant, child and adult CPR.
Week of Feb 9-15 Faculty Recital
Valentine’s Day Lunch and Bingo Date: Wed, Feb 12 Time: Noon-3pm Location: Memorial Hall Cost: $20 person by Jan 14 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Dress in Valentine attire and play Bingo. Lunch, costume awards, special guest!
Lady Antebellum “Take Me Downtown” Tour Date: Thurs, Feb 13 Time: 7pm Location: Chaifetz Arena Cost:$96.50-$51.50 Contact: 314-534-1111 or thechaifetzarena.com Lady Antebellum performs with Kip Moore and Kacey Musgraves.
Valentine’s Night Hike Date: Thurs, Feb 13 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: Shaw Nature Reserve Cost: $29-$24: Register by 2/10 Contact: 314-577-5140 or www.mobot.org Bundle up and spend the evening under the stars with your sweetheart, friends or adult family members. Additional date: Feb 15.
Love is in the Air Date: Fri, Feb 14 & Sat, Feb 15 Time: 8pm Location: Blanch M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $45-$25 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Enjoy romantic ballet by St. Louis Ballet artists and choreography by Twyla Tharp.
St. Louis Music Festival
For information, call
Date: Fri, Feb 14 Time: 8pm Location: Chaifetz Arena Cost: $89-$49 Contact: 314-977-5000 or www.ticketmaster.com Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Anthony Hamilton & Joe at this festival.
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Business
City Centre Dance Date: Fri, Feb 14 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: St Peters City Hall Cost: $7 at door Contact: www.stpetersmo.net City Hall comes alive with music and dancing. Music from 40s-70s: this month, Scott Laytham Duo plays.
Professional Bull Riders Date: Fri, Feb 14-Sun, Feb 16 Time: Vary by date Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $100-$15 Contact: 314-622-5435 or www.ticketmaster.com The Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series returns to Scottrade Center.
Shen Yun Date: Fri, Feb 14-Sun, Feb 16 Time: Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $120-$50 Contact: 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Discover the glory of the rich culture of classical China, brought to life through choreographed dance and all-original orchestral compositions.
Lift Every Voice and Sing Date: Fri, Feb 14 Time: 7:30pm Location: Powell Symphony Hall Cost: $20 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.org This annual concert celebrates African-American cultures and traditions that have influenced the history of St. Louis, as well as cities around the world.
Bingo and Lunch Date: Sat, Feb 15 Time: 10am-12:30pm Location: Green Lantern, Wentzville Cost: $15-$12 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Participants can enjoy eating, laughing, and playing together to try and win a variety of Bingo games.
Casablanca Date: Sat, Feb 15 & Sun, Feb 16 Time: Sat, 7pm -Sun, 2pm Location: Powell Symphony Hall Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.org The 1942 classic film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman will be played in its entirety with the score performed live by the STL Symphony.
Week of Feb 16-22 Staying Home Alone Date: Tues, Feb 18 Time: 6:30pm-8pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: $25 per family Contact: 636-344-KIDS (5437) to register. Parent and child program to help determine when
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6th Annual MBS Trust Trivia Night Date: Sat, Feb 22 Time: 7pm Location: American Legion, Raymond Drive, St. Charles Cost: $200 table, $25 person Contact: 1-877- DIAL-MBS To benefit The Missouri Boys State Trust and The American Legion Boys State of Missouri.
2nd Annual Taste of Vegas Casino Night Date: Sat, Feb 22 Time: Beginning at 6pm Location: O’Fallon City Hall Cost: $40 Contact: 636-240-1818 ofallonchamber.org/casino This black-tie optional evening will consist of tastings, live entertainment and your favorite casino games. Join us for this fun event.
Date: Sat, Feb 22 & Sun, Feb 23 Time: Daily Location: Participating Soulard Establishments Cost: TBA Contact: 314-771-5110 or www.stlmardigras.org Stroll through Soulard using tickets to sample signature dishes and one Southern Comfort from participating restaurants and pubs of Soulard.
Contact: 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com 105.7 The Point welcomes "An Evening with The Avett Brothers" for three nights.
Senior Day at Lake St. Charles Date: Wed, Feb 19 Time: Noon Location: Lake St. Charles Retirement Community Cost: $6 Contact: 636-947-1100 or www.lakestcharles.com Lunch followed by Bingo. Estate Sale 1pm-3pm.
Jersey Boys Date: Feb 19-Mar 2 Time: Varies: See website Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $130-$30 Contact: 314-634-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history: The Four Seasons.
All in the Mafia Family Date: Wed, Feb 19 Time: Noon-2:30pm Location: Memorial Hall at Blanchette Park Cost: $32 person by Jan 20 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Join us for “All in The Mafia Family,” presented by Die Laughing Theater at Memorial Hall. Lunch included.
Jersey Boys Trip Date: Thurs, Feb 20 Time: 10am-4pm Location: Leave from Civic Park, O’Fallon Cost: $86-$60 Contact: 636-474-2REC or http://www.ofallon.mo.us/ See “Jersey Boys” at the Fabulous Fox and enjoy lunch before the show.
The Avett Brothers Date: Thurs, Feb 20-Sat, Feb 22 Time: 8pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $50-$35
Into the Woods: The Musical Date: Thurs, Feb 20-Sat, Feb 21 Time: 7:30pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $18-$10 Contact: 636-949-4433 www.scheideggercenter.com Presented by Lindenwood's talented Department of Theatre, this is a musical you won't want to miss!
PetSmart Wiener Dog Derby Date: Sun, Feb 23 Time: Registration: 10am-Noon, Races 2pm Location: Soulard Market Park,Banfield Stadium Cost: $10 to register dachshund for races; free to watch Contact: 314-771-5110 or www.stlmardigras.org Dachshund lovers and their lovable companions descend upon Soulard Market Park for the PetSmart Wiener Dog Derby!
2014 Rec-Plex Winter Games Date: Sun, Feb 23 Time: 4pm-6pm Cost: $8: Register Contact: 636-939-2FUN or www.stpetersmo.net The entire family can enjoy mini-game activities for all ages & skill levels. Medals, awards and fun.
Organ & Brass Spectacular
Taste of Soulard
your child is ready to stay home alone and prepares them for this experience.
Week of Feb 23-28
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Daniel Woodrell, Guest Speaker at St. Charles Community College Date: Thurs, Feb 20 Time: 7pm Location: St. Charles Community College, Social Sciences Building Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8617 or vguneyli@stchas.edu Meet and hear famed novelist and former St. Charles resident Daniel Woodrell as a guest speaker. Woodrell is the author of “Winter’s Bone”
Pajama Game Date: Fri, Feb 21-Sun, Mar 2 Time: 8pm, Sundays, 2pm Location: Act Two Theatre, St. Peters Cost: $18-$14 Contact: 1-800-838-3006 or www.stpetersmo.net See this iconic musical show, performed locally for your entertainment.
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“Lights of St. Charles” Talent Show Date: Sat, Feb 22 Time: 7pm Location: TBA Cost: TBA Contact: www.welovestcharles.com for updated info. This Talent Show will unite St. Charles community businesses, talents and volunteers to deliver a memorable night of entertainment and service to a great cause.
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Kids & Teens
Sports & Outdoors
Health
Seniors
Business
Student Recitals Date: Wed, Feb 26 Time: Noon Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8399 or www.stchas.edu Free recitals from SCC music students.
“Off White Lies” Film
Paint Your Own Wine Glass Date: Tues, Feb 25 Time: 6:30pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $40- $35: register Contact: 636-474-2REC www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Join Gateway Decorative Artists and paint your own wine glass. Wine and appetizers.
Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel Date: Tues, Feb 25 Time: 8pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $58.50-$38.50 Contact: 636-949-4433 www.scheideggercenter.com The orchestra encourages and promotes original Israeli music and gives an opportunity for Israeli soloists and conductors to perform.
Living with Alzheimer’s Date: Tues, Feb 25 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Spencer Road Library Cost: Free: Register Contact: 636-928-WELL or visit www.BJCStCharlesCounty.org Expert from the Alzheimer’s Association discusses the different stages of Alzheimer’s. Class designed for those living with Alzheimer’s and their families.
AARP Driver Safety Program Date; Tues, Feb 25 Time: 9am-1pm Location: Lake St. Charles Retirement Community Cost: $14-$12 cash or check Contact: 636-947-1100 or www.lakestcharles.com Bring AARP card (if member), Driver’s License and Insurance Card. Driving skills class.
60th St. Louis Boat & Sportshow Date: Wed, Feb 26- Sun, Mar 2 Time: Varies by date Location: America’s Center Cost: $14 (2-day), $10: ages 15 and under, free Contact: 314-342-5901 or www.stlouisboatshow.com Everything water-related at this annual boat extravaganza. See products, demos: get information and attend workshops. Vendors and more.
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Date: Wed, Feb 26 Time: 7pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8624 or www.stchas.edu "Off White Lies" is the story of a father and his daughter during the 2006 war between Israel and Lebanon. Hosted by Vi Rajagopalan.
Disney on Ice Date: Thurs, Feb 27-Sun, Mar 2 Time: Vary by date: See website Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $75-$15 Contact: 314-622-5435 or www.ticketmaster.com Embark on the ultimate sightseeing holiday with all your favorite Disney characters in Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure.
Desire and Disdain: Egyptian Belly Dancing Lecture Date: Thurs, Feb 27 Time: 7pm-8pm Location: St. Charles Community College, Social Sciences Building Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8634 or www.stchas.edu History of dance from the eighteenth century to the present; explores the role of belly dance and its professional practitioners in Egyptian society.
AARP SMART Driver Course Date: Thurs, Feb 27 Time: 9am-1pm Location: Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Cost: $14-$12: Register Contact: 636-928-WELL or www.BJCStCharlesCounty.org
Diavolo Date: Fri, Feb 28-Sat, Mar 1 Time: Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $55-$35 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org The West Coast dance company showcases modern dancers, athletes, gymnasts, ballet dancers, martial artists, actors and stunt performers.
St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra Date: Fri, Feb 28 Time: 8pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: Contact Contact: 314-421-3600 or www.stlphilharmonic.org Concert featuring the combined choirs of Lindenwood University and St. Louis Community College at Meramac.
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Enjoy Eagle Watching
t age 18, I saw a poster of a majestic looking eagle, wings spread, a mountain range behind and a bottom caption ... “All Americans are born free but many sell their liberty cheap. For those who don’t, the Eagle is their symbol.” Eagle watchers are best served by cruising 14 areas along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers from the Chain of Rocks bridge to a point a little north of Louisiana, Missouri. You’ll want to wear layered clothing accented with binoculars.
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Bring an extra dose of patience. Eagles move about in their own time. Also, new eagle watchers should be aware of the Eagle Protection Act in combination with the Criminal Fines Improvement Act of 1987 prohibiting possession of anything eagle, from a dead body to a mere feather. Instead, just listen for the shrill, high pitched, twittering cry eagles make and be happy with viewing or picture taking. Photo enthusiasts are encouraged to use a tripod, telephoto lens and a film rating of 400 ASA, or the equivalent with a digital camera. Eagles can also be viewed 363 days a year, 8 to 5 at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri as well as the Alton Visitor’s Center in Alton, Illinois. By Joe Palermo
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he is the one person who makes your heart race, who knows your favorite color and who puts up with you when you’re sick and crabby. February 14th is your chance to thank her for loving you just as you are. Sure. You could get her flowers…she’d love it. Or candy…she’d like that, too. But you know what she’d love? Something that sparkles—that has sentimental value—something that is as unique as she is. It’s been said that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”. I like to think that diamonds—and all jewelry that is chosen and given with love—is also a man’s best friend. Your efforts will be appreciated and your gift will be treasured forever. The jewelers in St. Charles County are ready to make your Valentine’s Day one to remember. The people there know how to make you feel welcome and are happy to help you select that perfect gift. J. Hampton Jewelers 4101 Mexico Road, Suite R St. Peters, MO 636-928-1883 www.jhamptonjewelers.com Matt Hampton of J. Hampton Jewelers in St. Peters knows how to make you feel at home in his store. He and his wife Estelle have owned the business since March; he has over a decade of jeweler’s experience and knows how to listen with his heart. “Choosing jewelry shouldn’t be complicated or feel uncomfortable,” Matt says. “We want to make the process of jewelry purchase easy and attainable. We can create something as simple or ornate as you like…all price ranges and styles.” Matt’s idea of the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your special woman? “Diamond studs are a wardrobe essential. They go with everything; and she’ll think of you whenever she wears them.”
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Treat Your Valentine to a Special Gift
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Randy’s Jewelry, Inc. 309 S Main St., O’Fallon 636- 978-1953 www.randysjewelryinc.com Randy Hudson, owner of Randy’s for over 40 years, gets a twinkle in his eye when I ask about Valentine’s Day and its significance. The jewelry business is all about sentiment and memories, after all. “Buying jewelry is such an emotional transaction. We see it here every day, and always around Valentine’s Day.” He and his staff have many decades of experience and have been voted #1 jewelry store in our area for the last five years in a local newspaper poll. Every price range and style of quality jewelry is available. For custom, personalized jewelry that can be transformed from your imagination to a reality, Randy’s is the place to go. With the advance technology of their in-house REVO mill, they can design your dream piece with accuracy and precision far surpassing traditional means. Randy knows you want your choice to convey deep feelings. “Jewelry will last for years to come, and every time she looks at it, she’ll think of you and remember the day she received it.”
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Walter’s Jewelry, Inc. 230 N. Main St., St. Charles 636-946-7352 www.waltersjewelryinc.com Walter’s Jewelry has been a fixture in St. Charles since 1925. Their experience and commitment to their customers is proven each day, through every purchase. Tom Wapelhorst of Walter’s says your purchase for Valentine’s Day should be all about love. “Come in and look for that special piece that means love to you. We have all kinds of choices, or bring in a treasured piece that we can refurbish, reset or change to make it come alive again.” His idea for a great gift? “Consider a heart pendant…always a favorite on Valentine’s Day.” Krekeler’s Jewelers 2938 Hwy K, O’Fallon 636-978-7870 www.krekelers.com Krekeler’s website heading says: “It's not a job—it’s our passion!” You’ll feel that when you walk inside their show-
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room. Mark Krekeler, manager, is a romantic at heart and understands that jewelry is a personal and emotional gift. “We want to inspire that emotion with our jewelry,” he says. Family owned and operated, you will be assisted by one of the nearly dozen staff members here, with a combined 75+ years of experience. The store has so many options, from estate jewelry to fine gems and jewelry in all price ranges. Mark’s idea for Valentine’s Day is a winner: “Our Pandora collection is a great Valentine’s Day choice…you can make it personal and add to it through the years.” Visit their store—go to the website and sign up for the monthly newsletter that offers great jewelry information and tips.
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is to express your love for someone, your faith, your membership in an organization, or your self ... all jewelry is a form of expression in one way or another.” Bruce Roemer started the business his St. Charles in 1975, and the staff prides itself on personal, one-on-one appointments at their store. Lordo’s Diamonds 9222 Clayton Road, Ladue 314-432-8008 www.lordosdiamonds.com Lordo’s Diamonds has been a staple in the St. Louis area for decades. From platinum and pearls, diamonds and gemstones, the staff at Lordo's Diamonds is knowledgeable in all facets of jewelry. Jerry Koeller of Lordo’s says giving jewelry for Valentine’s Day should be every man’s best
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Birthstones and their meanings January - Garnet: faith, love and constancy February - Purple Amethyst: peace, temperance, serenity and royalty March - Aquamarine: courage, love and hope April - Diamond: eternal love and invincibility. It was once believed that they could also ward off insanity! May - Emerald: health, faithfulness and fertility
Roemer Originals Jewelry Designs 1163 1st Capitol Dr. St. Charles 636-947-7207 www.roemeroriginals.com Roemer Originals specializes in building custom designed, one-of-kind pieces of fine jewelry that capture and reflect your unique personality and style. They will help you select your perfect engagement Rings, diamonds & wedding bands. Their website says: “Whether it
June - Pearl or Moonstone: chastity, modesty and stable relationships July - Ruby: harmony, peace and good luck August - Peridot: prosperity, growth and openness September - Sapphire: dignity, loyalty, serenity and wisdom October - Opal: hope, creativity and innocence November - Topaz: strength, loyalty, friendship December - Turquoise: prosperity, happiness, success
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idea for his significant other. “What woman wouldn’t rather open a box with a beautiful piece of jewelry inside instead of opening a box of chocolates? You’ve created a special moment and a gift to last and pass down through your family.” Lordo’s is the go-to place for engagement rings, anniversary rings and other jewelry options within the many collections they carry. 21
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Surprise your Love with a Stay at a Bed and Breakfast The cold, blustery days of winter are holding you captive in your home. You and your significant other need somewhere you can go to enjoy quality time without the kids, the TV, the internet and all the other distractions of your everyday world. Valentine’s Day is coming…why not indulge in a romantic, cozy stay at one of the many local bed and breakfast homes? You will be pampered and spoiled from the moment you walk inside your B&B, and left to enjoy the company of the one you love in a setting as romantic as you are. Make plans to end those winter blues with a quick getaway that promises style, comfort and affordability.
morning of your stay at this comfortable inn. This is the place to spend hours together, enjoy the ambience of one of one of their rooms, each unique in character and style. Down comforters to swad-
Boone’s Lick Trail Inn 1000 S. Main, St. Charles 636-947-7000 www.booneslick.com
R omantic WinterGetaways
Raines Victorian Inn
1717 Elm, St. Charles 636-947-4843 www.rainesvictorianinn.com Built in 1904, this inn is near both historic Main Street in St. Charles and the Katy Trail. It has been restored to its original style and is filled with all the charm you would expect at a quaint B&B. Raines offers three guest suites, each with its own sitting room. Period furniture will wrap you in luxury; each room offers amenities including large whirlpool tubs, cable television (if you must!), internet access and telephone. This B&B offers several special package stays, including romance packages, extreme romance packages and customized wedding packages for Valentine’s Day proposals.
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dle you in warmth. Cookies, homemade bread, fresh butter, tea, coffee and cocoa. All you add is the romance! All this within walking distance of area wineries and shops in Augusta. This is a destination package tailor-made for couples.
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Boone’s Colonial Inn 322 S. Main, St. Charles 636-493-1077 www.boonescolonialinn.com Boone’s Lick Trail Inn and Boone’s Colonial Inn have been offering comfortable, romantic accommodations for over two decades. These inns have been restored and maintained to offer 19th century settings and mood that ensures a peaceful, cozy stay. In addition to several opulent bedrooms and a romantic attic loft, Booneslick Trail Inn also offers a 1928 Arts & Crafts-era bungalow cottage next door to the inn proper. Boone’s Colonial Inn is your destination for romance wrapped in special package deals, from a Valentine Romantic Interlude package to Anniversary Inspirations and more. See their website or call for details on how to bundle up a beautiful suite stay with dinner and other opulent accoutrements.
H.S. Clay House and Guest Cottage 219 Public Street, Augusta 314-504-4203 www.hsclayhouse.com Guests of H.S. Clay House are enchanted by the special touches, tranquil settings and luxury accommodations provided here. In addition to two suites, a guest cottage and three guest rooms (all with fireplaces), H.S. offers a guest house with two sitting
Lindenhof Bed & Breakfast Corner of Walnut and Jackson, Augusta 636-228-4617 www.lindenhof-augusta.com Cuddle up in front of the beautiful fireplace at Lindenhof and share intimate conversation as you enjoy breakfast each 22
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rooms, a small kitchen, oversized bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower and bedroom with vaulted ceilings and stone fireplace.
Stoneridge Vineyard Inn Bed and Breakfast 651 Schluersburg Road, Augusta 314-581-7464 stoneridgevineyardfarm-inn.com This Bavarian Country estate will charm you from the moment you pull into the 200acre property. With a 20-mile view of Missouri Wine Country from its “Great Room”, you’ll be in awe of the architecture and luxurious amenities. Visit their website to see the beautiful, spacious suites they
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Augusta Wine Country Inns
Augusta Wine Country Inns
5619 5th St., Augusta 636-482-4307 www.augustawinecountry.com Located two blocks apart in the quaint town of Augusta in the heart of wine country are three very unique B&B’s- the Edelweiss Guest House & Luxury Suites which features six elegant Jacuzzi suites, and the Wine Country Inn which offering fantastic views. Rooms feature private baths, with queen or king beds, and adjoin common rooms with comfortable, cozy seating areas for private enjoyment or mingling with other guests.
Willow House
Edelweiss Guest House & Luxury Suites • Wine Country Inn
Steal away to the elegantly restored Edelweiss Guest House across from the Town Square or the Wine Country Inn situated on 1.3 acres. A Great Valentine’s Day Destination!
Near Parks, Restaurants & Wineries
Call (636) 482-4307 www.augustawinecountry.com
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offer; all are huge, bursting with ambience and boasting fantastic views of the countryside.
Bittersweet Inn 1101 N. 3rd, St. Charles 636-724-7778 www.bittersweetinn.com This B & B is located in the Frenchtown district of historic St. Charles. The home was built in 1864 and has been beautifully restored. They offer 3 bedrooms and two suites on beautiful property. Stay at Bittersweet and explore St. Charles with your significant other.
Other B&Bs in Our Area
Willow House Bed & Breakfast 220 E. North St., Perryville 1-573-547-9900 www.willowhousebandb.com Enjoy a relaxing stay at this historically restored Victorian B&B located just two blocks off Perryville Square. Serving a delicious gourmet breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings and a contintental during the week. All three rooms are spacious, comfortable and immaculately clean. Great for couples or a girlfriend’s getaway. Proprietors David & Karen Pearce offer the utmost hospitality.
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RESOLVE to Be FIT in 2014! Turning Small Changes into Good Habits he New Year inspires us all to make big plans for better fitness. Most New Year’s resolutions focus on weight loss and health-related improvements, yet on average only 20% of us are able to make good on our promises to ourselves. Maybe we try to change too much in our routines too quickly, or maybe we just expect too much. But whatever the reasons, we all know how difficult it is to maintain a fitness strategy beyond the first month or two of our yearly resolutions. This year, consider making just a few simple changes in your normal routine. Little changes add up to noticeable improvements in both your attitude about fitness and the way you feel about your body. Whether you want to lose a few pounds or just develop better health habits, here are some tips that may help. Many you’ve heard before, but if you incorporate only two or three into your routine you will be making a positive change.
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Lose the TV! According to a study published by the Annals of Behavioral Medicine, people who lost at least 10% of their body weight and kept it off for five years or more had fewer TV’s in their homes than overweight people. (Maybe we could just move our TV’s around every day for exercise?)
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(see TV suggestions) Vacuuming burns 105 calories in a half-hour. Dusting burns 75 and shoveling snow uses 105. Remote control clicking? None. Put on some music and embarrass your kids by moving and grooving as you do your housework. If you want to see how many calories you burn according to your weight and what types of activities you do, go to www.healthstatus.com and use their “Calories Burned Calculator”. Walk 300 Steps a Day I wouldn’t recommend counting aloud; you can get a pedometer. Park far away from store entrances and you’ll also eliminate the stress of losing your car in the lot. It’ll be the one waaayyy out there. Take walks –even short ones –and know you’re doing something good for yourself.
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move around when you can. Consider a short walk around the parking lot or building during lunch. Always Stay Cool! Being a bit chilly can help burn calories. And being too warm leads to naps. Go outside and move around in the cooler air. Stay active regardless of the temperature.
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Give Yourself a Break If you’re like me, you’re tempted to give up when you falter in your plans to be healthier. That large order of Wendy’s fries, while delicious, won’t help you get back on track. Know that you’ll stray from your resolutions, and wake up each day ready to try again. Habits take time to develop, and nobody’s perfect.
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alentine’s Day seems to be increasingly about spending money on dining out at expensive restaurants, fancy chocolates in heart shaped boxes, a dozen or more red roses, or other expensive gifts, as well as a fancy card. The original intent of the holiday is to say “I Love You”, not to spend a ton of money. So this year how about giving a gift from the heart that doesn’t break the budget, yet still says “I Love You”.
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VALENTINE ’ S DAY ON A BUDGET
Perhaps one or more of these ideas will work for you, or spark an idea of your own:
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Leave “Love Notes” all over. Write up lots of notes (pink sticky notes would work well) that tell your Valentine why you love them. The reasons could be romantic, amusing, or both. Stick in various locations, such as the bathroom mirror, a coat pocket, the sock drawer, the refrigerator, steering wheel of the car ... you get the idea.
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Instead of buying a dozen red roses, how about one single red rose in a simple vase. Tie a bow around the vase and attach a love note or poem. The rose doesn’t have to be fresh. A beautiful ceramic, glass or lovely silk rose is long lasting - symbolizing your lasting love.
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If snuggling in front of the fireplace isn’t your thing, then perhaps watching a romantic movie is more your style. Your basket could contain popcorn and other snacks, liquid refreshment, and a few movies. If you don’t have some favorites on hand, go to the library and pick out some DVDs.
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Rather than giving the traditional chocolates in a heart shaped box, make your own Valentine Sweets gift. Buy a large mug, bowl or trinket box in pink, red or white and fill it with Hershey Hugs and Kisses. This is surely an inexpensive, romantic and delicious gift.
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Make a handmade Valentine’s Day card with a note inside with all the things you love about your Valentine. Bring out old photo albums and spend the evening reliving special events in your life. If you don’t have an album, make this the year to start one, and then add to it each year. Begin a tradition to look at it every Valentine’s Day.
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Here is a bit of a twist on the “Love Coupons Booklet” that many people like to make. Make the coupons, but don’t put them into a book. Instead decorate or even laminate each coupon and place them around the house. Then leave a trail of Hershey Kisses and Hugs from one coupon to the next. Decorate a small bucket for your Valentine to place the candy and coupons in while collecting them.
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boxes, heart shaped pillows, baskets, photo albums, vases, silk flowers, and more at budget friendly prices. They will also help you put together gift baskets to match your budget, starting at $5.
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Spend the day visiting local landmarks and museums. Or spend the day outside and go ice skating. Carry a thermos of hot chocolate and a box of home-made cookies. Of course if your budget does allow a night out, then consider one of these favorite restaurants- Aggie's Closet & Tea Room, Miss Aimee B’s, Rendezvous, Magpie’s or Fratelli’s. Miss Aimee B’s is serving a 4course Valentine Dinner on Friday & Saturday, February 14-15, featuring a four course gourmet dinner. You can always do lunch instead of dinner to save dollars. Or just go out for coffee and desssert. By Gail Hess
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Business Happenings
Mid-Western LLC honored for international success and new Wentzville HQ For over 65 years of being an international leader in manufacturing quality pneumatic and hydraulic drilling equipment for mining and minerals, and for recently opening their world headquarters in Wentzville, Mo., Mid-Western LLC has received the Business Spotlight Award for December from the Economic Development Roundtable of St. Charles County.
With company roots dating back to the 1940s in Joplin, Mo., Mid-Western LLC have earned a solid reputation as an American manufacturer of high-powered, pneumatic and hydraulic drills and replacement parts. The company’s products are extensively used on mining operations in North and South America, South Africa, Australia, Europe, and Russia. With nearly 20 employees at their new Wentzville headquarters, the company expects to nearly double in the next few years. For more information about MidWestern LLC, visit mwdrill.com or call 1-800-693-7455. Annual STEM Recognition for High School Students, March 7 The Annual STEM Recognition Breakfast to honor 16 local high school students excelling in programs and activ-
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ities involving science, technology, engineering and math will be held 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 7 at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters, Mo. The event is hosted by the civic group Partners for Progress of Greater St. Charles. STEM is a national effort to prepare the workforce of tomorrow by encouraging today’s students to engage in studies, events, and careers involving science, technology, engineering and math. Admission to attend the STEM Breakfast is free. To register or for more info, please call Linda Arnet at 636.229.5283.
Information supplied by the Economic Development Center of St. Charles County
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Kids Eat
Golden Corral (All Locations) 3 and under eat free everyday. Two children per adult entrée.
FREE These days, it seems like restaurants everywhere are offering free and cheap eats for kids. It’s a great deal for families and it’s a tasty way to save a few bucks as well. Here’s the deals we found in the St. Charles area organized by dayof-the-week. Dig in!
Sunday El Azteca (O'Fallon)- all day Golden Corral (All Locations) 3 and under eat free everyday. Two children per adult entrée. Pasta House - 12 and under, one child meal with each adult meal purchase, drink not included. Sherlock's Steak & Seafood (St. Charles) -12 and under eat free at Sunday brunch buffet (available from 10 am - 2:30 pm). Two kids per adult. Free kids menu item at dinner Sunday, one free menu item per paying adult entrée.
Steak 'n Shake - 12 and under eat free all weekend! one free kid's menu item for every $8spent, drink not included.Dine in.
Monday Culpepper's - One free kid's menu item with each adult entrée, all day. Ethyl's Smokehouse & Saloon one child per adult order, incl. one side, oreo cookies. There is also a fenced outdoor seating area with play ground. PLUS $5 off if you sign up for the e-mail club!
Thursday Golden Corral- (All Locations) 3 and under eat free everyday. Two children per adult entrée.
priced adult entrée. Fazoli's -12 and under $.99 kid meal, one $.99 kid meal per adult entrée. Fratelli's Ristorante (St. Charles) 10 & under free all day. One child per one adult entrée. Golden Corral (All Locations) 3 and under eat free everyday. Two children per adult entrée. Masterpiece Bar-B-Que - One child per adult entrée. Kids menu only.
Golden Corral (All Locations) 3 and under eat free everyday. One child per adult entrée.
McAlister's Deli (St. Charles) - Kids 10 and under 4pm-9pm
Lion’s Choice - Kids meals $1.99 in St. Peters store.
O’Charley’s - kids under 10 eat free. Up to 2 free kid meals per adult entree purchase. Drink not included.
O’Charley’s - Kids under 10 eat free. Up to 2 free kid meals per adult entree purchase. Drink NOT included.
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Tuesday B. Hall's Bar & Grill - all day, one kids menu meal per adult entrée of $6.99 min. Kid's meal incl. one side and drink. Dine in. Chevy’s Fresh Mex (All Locations) one free kids meal per adult entrée Chick-fil-A- Kids eat free with adult meal Tuesday evenings 5-7 pm. Denny's - 10 and under eat free 410 pm on Tuesdays! Up to two free kid menu meals per one regularly
Culver’s - Family night~ a balloon artist or face painting free of charge.
J.J.’s (St. Charles, O‘Fallon) One child 10 years and under eats free per adult. Must purchase child drink at 99 cents. Additional children are $2.99.
Friday Golden Corral (All Locations) 3 and under eat free everyday. Two children per adult entrée.
Saturday Denny's - 10 and under eat free 410 pm on Tuesday and Saturday! Up to two free kid menu meals per one regularly priced adult entrée. Golden Corral (All Locations) 3 and under eat free everyday. Two children per adult entrée. Honey Baked Ham - small kids meal with the purchase of adult entree. Drink included. Steak 'n Shake - 12 and under eat free all weekend! one free kid's menu meal for every $8 spent, drink not included. Dine in only.
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Queen of Chocolate Cake From Miss Aimee B’s Tea Room ‘Cookbook of Divine Cuisine’ Miss Aimee B’s Cookbooks contain a variety of great recipes. From appetizers, to soups, to sides, to entrees and desserts you can find the perfect dish to please your palate. Bake this Queen of Chocalate Cake for your Valentine! Miss Aimee B’s 837 First Capital • St. Charles, MO 63301 636-946-4202 • www.missaimeeb.com
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CAKE: Ingredients: • 1 package of Devils food cake mix (we prefer Duncan Hines) • 1 package (3.5 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix (dry) • 1 cup sour cream • 1/2 cup salad oil • 1 cup water • 3 eggs • 1 cup chocolate chips • 1/2 cup chopped pecans • 3 oz. (3 squares) semisweet baking chocolate squares, chopped Preparation • Preheat conventional oven to 350 degrees. Spray or grease a tube pan. Combine cake mix, pudding, sour cream, oil, water, and eggs in a mixer for 2 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips, chopped baking chocolate, and pecans. Bake for 55 to 70 minutes or until cake pulls away from side of pan and is springy on top. Toothpick test does not work (too much chocolate in cake!) Cool completely.
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butter • 1 Tsp. vanilla • 1-16 oz. package of powdered sugar • 1/2 cup chopped pecans • 1/2 oz. shaved baking chocolate for top (optional) • Preparation: Mix cream cheese, butter, vanilla & powdered sugar in mixer until well blended. Fold in pecans. Frost cake then shave 1/2 ounce of chocolate on top of cake. Serves 10-16 Preparation: • Mix cream cheese, butter, vanilla & powdered sugar in mixer until well blended. Fold in pecans. Frost cake then shave 1/2 ounce of chocolate on top of cake. Serves 10-16
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217 South Main Street • O’Fallon, MO 63366 (636) 281 CAFE • info@rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com
Farmhouse Sandwiches
636.329.9555 Fax: 636.329.8559 1120 Technology Drive O’Fallon, MO 63368
HOURS Monday - Friday 10am - 7pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday Closed Technology Drive
farmhousesandwich.com info@farmhousesandwich.com
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A European Feel... From Coffee to Food to Wine!
• Sandwiches, Salads, Soups and Desserts • Boars Head Meats and Cheeses • Catering, Business Meetings & Delivery
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Mon – Wed 8A – 9P Thu – Sat 8A – 11P Sun 8A – 3P Happy Hour M-F 3-6P
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Judged “Best Wings in St. Charles Co.”
Fine Italian Cuisine From Family Recipies
Happy Hour • Everyday 2-6 pm and Sun-Thurs Late Night 9 pm-close (dine-in only)
• Best BBQ in Town! • Now Featuring Outdoor Sandbar with 17 TV’s! Check Out Our Nightlife! • Mondays - Kids Eat Free (with each adult entree purchased)
8505 Veterans Memorial Parkway O’Fallon, MO
636-978-7755 Open 11 am Seven Days a Week
• Tuesdays - Imperial Dancing • Friday & Saturday- DJ Nights • Live Music Last Saturday of Every Month • Great dinner specials • Check website for more info
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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
Amy Lewis City Clerk/Treasurer City of Cottleville
Trish Albers Account Executive Progressive Waste Solutions
Beth Simmons Office Manager Visiting Angels
Judy Garrett Style Consultant J.Hilburn Men’s Clothier
Larry Tucker Director of Economic Development Lincoln County Missouri
Debby Herst President Herst & Associates
Rose Mack O’Fallon City Councilmember Ward 2
Jennifer Lucas Owner GG’s Resale
Michelle Perry Financial Advisor Edward Jones
Santa Claus & David Monahan CEO Red Nose Lighting & SealMaxx
Jennifer Donley Owner Claria Clean
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Missouri’s Favorite Gathering Place for Wine Lovers! Open all winter Check website for days and hours
1-636-987-2400 GREAT PLACE FOR WEDDINGS!
Catering & Rentals for Private Parties & Functions
Wine Tastings • Breathtaking Views • Gift Shop • Music (In Season)
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February 7-9 March 18-30 Tickets: The Fox Box Office • 314-534-1111 • MetroTix.com
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