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SOCIETY WE’RE BEGINNING TO SEE HINTS OF THE HOLIDAY season: Supermarket aisles are stocked with stuffing and pie filling, department store trees are all lit up, and The Rockettes are in town. There also is another indication—if you’ve been paying attention: Demand at area food pantries is higher than usual; and in this issue, you’ll find out just how great the need is. We also heard from our friends at Nurses for Newborns, who alerted us that they’re seeing the hungriest of little ones right now. Many of our fellow St. Louisans simply do not have the money or means to feed their families. In fact, resources are so scarce, some of the staffers are donating out of their own wallets. “We have to,” the head nurse told me, “I have to be able to sleep at night.” The organization is seeking donations of non-perishable food items and grocery gift cards. Call 544-3433 to help—and it just might help you sleep better at night.
FEEDING THE HUNGRY For many, the holidays mean big family dinners with tables full of delicious food. But for others, a meal at any time is hard to come by, much less during the cold weather months when limited budgets dictate heat over turkeys. Local organizations are working to feed needy families during the holidays and all year round.
MY DREAM LISTINGS From historical architectural gems to luxurious modern mansions, some of the area’s most sought-after high-end properties are on the market. And with historically low interest rates, the timing is better than ever to make one of these your ‘dream’ home.
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November is upon us and it’s never too early to be thinking about what you will be donning to holiday parties. And who better to showcase some gorgeous party wear than the beautiful (and absolutely talented) Miran Halen, soprano for the St. Louis Symphony? With the stunning Powell Hall as the backdrop, these gowns will inspire you to get ‘all decked out’ for the holidays.
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ON OUR COVER: Following the principles of kindness, honesty, respect and responsibility, Rossman School emphasizes excellence in both academics and character to students in junior kindergarten through sixth grade. On Saturday, Nov. 10, Rossman will host an open house from 9 to 11:30 a.m. On the cover: Head of school Pat Shipley greets students as they arrive for the day. For more information, call 434-5877 or visit rossmanschool.org. STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 16.
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