Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012
Church events Passover demo scheduled Oct. 21
“Messiah in the Passover,” a demonstration showing how Jesus Christ fulfilled the ancient feast of Passover, will be held at 9:45 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at Oak Grove Baptist Church. The church is at 7622 Old Hwy. H in Fletcher west of De Soto. The services will be conducted by Al Reichman and Christians and Jewish people are encouraged to attend. A donation will be collected. For information, call 314-8054909.
De Soto Christian to dedicate bell
De Soto Christian Church will hold a ceremony to dedicate the bell that was in the church’s first building that has been installed in its current facility. The church is at 4151 Fountain City Road. The dedication service will follow the morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21, and a potluck fellowship dinner. Former members are invited to attend. The church was formed in 1957 after organizers bought the former Evangelical United Brethren church at Third and Boyd streets. In 2001, the congregation moved to its new facility that was expanded in 2010. For information, call the church at 636-586-2061.
Art and talent show held at First UMC
The mission team at First United Methodist Church in Festus will hold a show-and-tell art and talent show from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. The church is at 113 Grand Ave. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
P e v e l y church will hold fall festival
Connection Worship Center will hold its second annual fall festival at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. The church is at 8290 Commercial Blvd. (Hwy. 61-67) in Pevely. Children should wear costumes to this free event, which will feature a trunk or treat, face painting, a bounce house, game and craft tables and a bonfire. For information, call 314-5500477.
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Community notes De Soto veterans events set for Nov. 10
Entries are being sought for a Veterans Day Parade that will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, on Main Street in De Soto. Also, donations are needed for a luncheon and resource fair for veterans and active military personnel and their families following the parade. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Mahn Funeral Home on Main Street and end on St. Louis Street. After that, the luncheon and resource fair for the veterans and military personnel and their families will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Hwy. E in De Soto. It will include games and giveaways. This is the fifth year for the event. Typically, between 300 and 350 veterans, military personnel and their family members attend the luncheon and fair, said real estate agent Kay Kite, who organizes the event. The De Soto VFW, Amvets, Elks and Knights of Columbus are helping with the event. Kite said De Soto businesses and residents are encouraged to decorate for the event. Also, they’re encouraged to take in the parade. To enter the parade or to arrange a donation, contact Kite at 314-852-5485.
Chili supper Oct. 19 at De Soto Senior Center
The De Soto Senior Center will hold a chili supper from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19. The center is located at 13227 Veterans Blvd. (Hwy. E). The price for adults will be $6. The charge for children 12 and under will be $3. The proceeds will benefit De Soto Meals on Wheels. The Missouri Boys will provide musical entertainment. For information, call 636-586-8833 or send an email to desoto@mid-eastaaa.org.
Free history fair set at Northwest library
The Jefferson County Genealogical Society and the Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library will hold a family history fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. The event is free. Participants can buy lunch in the library cafe. Topics to be discussed include basic genealogy, the Czech Catholic experience in America, finding your German roots, researching probate records and wills and the U.S. Government National Records Center. Several genealogical and historical organizations will be present to respond to questions. The library will offer free access to its online genealogical databases. Door prizes and a $20 Applebee’s gift card will be awarded. For information, call Christine Merseal or Mindy Hudson at 636-677-8186.
Chili Cook-Off held Oct. 20 in Festus
The Hillsboro Lions Club and the Hillsboro Rotary Club are sponsoring a chili cook-off from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at West City Park in Festus. The charge to enter the cook-off is $25 per person. A T-shirt is included in the price. Additional T-shirts will be sold for $20 each. The day will begin with a 1.5-mile bike ride through the park. The charge to participate in the ride is $20 per adult and $10 per child. A T-shirt is included. Proceeds will benefit a variety of organizations, including the Hillsboro Food Pantry and the Boy Scouts. The band Beer Wagon will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. An art walk also is planned. Chili cook-off participants must provide their own cooking source and must start with packaged raw meat. Judging will be according to public opinion. For information or to register, call Donna at 636-797-4040.
De Soto chamber trivia night set for Oct. 20
The De Soto Chamber of Commerce will hold a trivia night at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the De Soto K. of C. Hall, 13225 Veterans Blvd. (Hwy. E). Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and include two free drink passes for soda, wine or beer. A cash bar will be available. Round sponsorships will be offered for $25. Participants are encouraged to bring their own snacks and to decorate their tables. Silent auction items are needed. For information, call Julie at 636586-5591.
Herculaneum Fire to hold preparedness training seminar
The Herculaneum Fire Department will hold a three-day Community Emergency Response Team training seminar at the fire department, 151 Riverview Plaza Drive, in Herculaneum. The 20-hour class will meet from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, and Sunday, Oct. 28. Students will be trained in basic fire suppression, light search and rescue operations, disaster medical operations, disaster psychology, team organization, disaster preparedness and terrorism. The seminar is open to all residents of Herculaneum and surrounding areas. Participants will receive a certificate of completion. For more information or to register, call 636-475-3080 or 636 475-5476 or send an email to fire-rescue@ herculaneumfire.com.
Benefit for Charboneau to be held on Oct. 20
A benefit for Julie Charboneau will be held from 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the De Soto Elks, Clarke Street and Hwy. 21. Proceeds will help pay for Charboneau’s cancer treatment. She is a dental hygienist in John Agers’ office. Admission is free. Food and drinks will be sold. A silent auction, raffle and 50-50 drawing are planned. Music will be provided by Charlie Berry. Donations can be made to First State Community Bank. For information, call 636-931-5017.
Amvets plan mouse races, silent auction
Amvets Post 42 in Herculaneum will hold mouse races and a silent auction on Saturday, Oct. 20. The event will be held from 7-10:30 p.m. at the post, 690 Joachim Ave. A d v a n c e admission is $15 per person or $25 per couple; at the door, admission is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Admission price includes free draft beer, soda and food. Door prizes will be awarded, and the evening will include a spin wheel, 50-50 boards, a silent auction and lottery board chances. For information, call 636-479-4040 or Penny at 636-524-3504.
Community Band salutes veterans
The Jefferson College Community Band will present a “Salute to Our Veterans” concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, in the Fine Arts Theatre on the Hillsboro campus. Admission is free. Directed by Joseph Pappas, the band will perform “The Star Spangled Banner,” “Fanfare and Flourishes,” “National Emblem March,” “Inchon,” “Glenn Miller in Concert,” “To Never Forget,” “American Heroes – A Salute to the Armed Forces” and “Bullets and Bayonets March.” The concert will also feature a memoriam for fallen soldiers during the playing of echo taps. Other activities will include a reception for veterans, active military personnel and their families following the performance and distribution of personal U.S. flags. The concert will also provide attendees with the opportunity to support the Jefferson County Military Families Support Network by donating baby items (diapers, wipes, food), school supplies and nonperishable canned goods (with the exception of peas). A representative of VFW Post 48 of De Soto will have an information table for veterans. The 60-member band includes high school and college students and adults. For more information, call Pappas at 636-481-3372.