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OCTOBER BRINGS US OUR MOST “DELICIOUS” ISSUE OF THE YEAR, FULL

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OF SOME FUN AND UNIQUE WAYS TO ENJOY FALL, WHILE EXPERIENCING

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Food brings us all together, and we couldn’t be luckier when it comes to the amaz-

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ing dining options we have right here in St. Charles County and the Metro area… some you may have yet to discover, like the Café at Long Row Lavender, Sunflower Hill Farm in Augusta, or Frenchtown’s La Belle Vie, just one of the new businesses in the upcoming Frenchtown Great Streets Plan you can read about on pages 20 - 24.

And, if you haven’t discovered the Netflix hit “Restaurants on the Edge” yet, you’ll want to put that on your Fall to-do list, as former musician turned internationally renowned chef Dennis Prescott globe-trots around the world to share some of the most tantalizing treats you’ve ever seen (on page 34).

What would our Fall issue be without some spooky, paranormal thrills…so read about Franki Cambeletta’s documentary on the untimely death of Elsa Lemp Wright, heiress to St. Louis’ own Lemp Brewery, a 150-year-old mystery, on page 26. And don’t forget to attend Legends & Lanterns in Historic Saint Charles Oct. 9-24 or any of the other Local Experiences listed in this issue and online. As always

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021

FEATURES 16 Long Row Lavender Farm & Cafe Family Farm Blossoms Into Successful Business

20 Coming Soon: Frenchtown Great Streets Out-of-the-Box Thinking for Planning New Frenchtown Area

26 Award-Winning Podcasts Producer/Director Franki Cambeletta

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And Shift Films Change Face of Documentary Filmmaking

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Experiences

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Road Trip

26 Back Stage 30 Lifestyle Calendar 33 Realty Report 34 Inspired By

GOOD TIMES

BMB Band at Music on Main BMB Band kept the crowd entertained at Music on Main in St. Charles. We are already looking forward to next year's lineup, which starts in May.

Festival in 50th Year The Festival of the Little Hills, honoring the settlement founded by the French-Canadian explorer Louis Blanchette in 1769--now known as Saint Charles, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. The Festival showcased 300+ premier arts and crafts vendors, with 50+ non-profit organizations providing a variety of culinary delights, plus live entertainment and a children’s area called the “Kids Corner.”

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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Join us for our annual Holiday shopping event and experience new displays and merchandise!

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AROUND TOWN

IN THE HEIGHTS AT STAGES In celebration of the reopening of live theatre in St. Louis and their 35th Anniversary Season,

HAPPY JOE'S PIZZA OPENS IN ST. PETERS Happy

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Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. Happy Joe's is a kid-

Season will feature the regional premiere of the

friendly pizza chain known for its crust choices and

Tony-Award Winning IN THE HEIGHTS, music and

Mexican-inspired pies, plus oversized sundaes.

lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and book by Quiara Alegría Hudes. IN THE HEIGHTS is a vital and thrilling musical about the American Dream set in the vibrant NYC neighborhood of Washington Heights.

For tickets: StagesStLouis.org or 314.821.2407.

STL FOOD HALL OPENS

CHICKEN N PICKLE COMING TO RIVERPOINTE A new entertainment complex coming to Riverpointe soon will create more than 150 jobs in the community. The 120-acre Chicken N Pickle complex includes bars, pavilions, multiple dining

The Food Hall at City Foundry STL has finally

areas including a rooftop area and outdoor tables,

opened its doors after several years in the planning.

along with indoor/outdoor pickleball courts, Bocce

Located inside the former Federal-Mogul foundry

ball courts and other lawn games. For informa-

in midtown are 11 food kitchens, with four more

tion: ChickenNPickle.com.

slated to open in the coming months. Founder/ Developer Steve Smith calls the food hall “a complicated space, one meant for wandering and

TEEN COMPETITION DEADLINES NOV. 1 Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation

discovering, with different foods, new dining con-

(FPACF)

cepts, and structural elements.” For information:

12th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition

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Sweet Spot Cake Shoppe, in O'Fallon, celebrates

of the competition will be back live on stage at

its one year anniversary of "Permanently chang-

various theatres in the St. Louis area. Students will

ing your taste buds for the better with the sweetest

be vying for scholarships, special awards, prizes,

bakery delicacies you have ever experienced." Sibling

and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform

owners Donna and Michael Samson love what they

in the Finals on the Fabulous Fox Theatre stage.

do and what to share it with you. Visit them at 1120

Deadline to register is November 1.

Technology Dr Suite 120; open Tuesday-Saturday.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUMMIT The 23rd Annual Community Services Summit is

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October 21st. featuring an in-person Resource Hall

Basket valued at $6000, in the Cottleville

at Calvary Church with up to 100 exhibitors and a

Chamber's Golftoberfest Raffle. To see all the

variety of recorded virtual speakers. The Community

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educators, social workers, first responders, health/

UPSHOT AFTER DARK The inaugural After Dark Dinner Series was hosted recently at UpShot in Cottleville. This

mental health professionals and others serving children and families attain information about issues affecting our community and the local resources available to help.

new, special Dinner Series featured Chef Joe Hovanessian, of South Carolina, and seasoned local Chef Nick Zotos bringing vibrant cuisine

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

FOODIE DURING THE HARVEST SEASON, OUR FOODIE COMMUNITY IS RIPE FOR THE PICKING. From family-friendly outings like pumpkin patches and apple orchards to adults-only wine tastings and seasonal dinners, our County has plenty to offer during this time of year.

BREWERIES + WINERIES + DISTILLERIES + Schlafly Bankside, in St. Charles, boasts a wide variety of tap handles and a food menu featuring Schlafly’s signature pub fare.

920 S Main St., St. Charles, MO 63301 + At Third Wheel Brewing in St. Peters, you'll find music, board games, corn hole and darts, along with more than a dozen customer-favorite brews.

4008 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO 63376 + Good News Brewing Co., with two locations, one in O'Fallon and one in Defiance, is the perfect spot for beer and pizza.

2886 S Missouri 94, Defiance, MO 63341 + St. Louis Distillery uses the finest ingredients, creating a one-of-a-kind distillation process to craft the most flavorful vodka! For a tour & tasting: StlDistillery.com/.

755 Friedens Rd #3815, St. Charles, MO 63303 + Cottleville Wine Seller: a wine garden offering over 200 different labels of wines from around the world along with a large and unique beer selection.

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SEASONAL COMFORT FOODS + The October 13th Farmhouse Dinner at Defiance Ridge features a variety of great cheeses from Baetje Farms within each course.

2711 S Missouri 94, Defiance, MO + Enjoy live entertainment and indulge in a variety of delicious food from food truck vendors at the Frontier Park Food Truck Event, October 19.

St Charles, MO 63303 + Enjoy bottomless chili and beer from 15+ breweries at the Annual Chili Cookoff and Beer Fest October 24 at Beer Sauce Shop in St. Peters.

318 Mid Rivers Mall Dr Saint Peters, Mo + Serving great food, with great service in a comfortable atmosphere is what makes Erio's Ristoriante such a popular dining spot in St. Peters.

951 Jungermann Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 + Enjoy entrees like this award-winning Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin at The

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FALL ACTIVITIES + Experience all the sights and sounds the Shrine Circus offers, including the wonderful food such as cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn, and soda.

October 7-10.

Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63303 + Take a “spirited” journey through Halloween history as Historic Main Street is invaded by the most infamous villains of all time...during Legends & Lanterns Oct. 9-24.

200 S. Main St., St Charles, MO 63301 + Visit Sunflower Hill Farm in Augusta for lunch and/or to buy their fresh grown produce. You can even take a class on organic farming techniques.

245 Terry Rd., Augusta , MO 63332 + There are lots of fun activities for the whole family at local pumpkin patches like Pumpkins Galore and Pumpkins & Pines.

20682 Dry Fork Rd., Warrenton, MO 63383

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+ Country Artist Tracy Lawrence, who has 18 No. 1 songs, performs at the St. Charles Family Arena with Neal McCoy, October 23.

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ROAD TRIP

Long Row Lavender Farm & Cafe FAMILY FARM BLOSSOMS INTO SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS DOWN A PRETTY COUNTRY ROAD IN WRIGHT CITY

in the College Hill area of St. Louis. “They purchase the

IS AN UNEXPECTED DELIGHT CALLED LONG ROW

plants from us wholesale, we provide knowledge and help

LAVENDER. What started as a 15-acre family farm in

in getting the beds ready and growing the lavender, then

2007 has blossomed (literally) into a growing business,

we purchase the harvested lavender to sell in our bou-

with a café, boutique, classes and beautiful lavender beds.

tique; they use the proceeds from the lavender sales to

In addition to growing several varieties of lavender

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ARTICLE JUDY PETERS

help their community,” she explains.

there, owner Tracy Smith says they have partnered with

When the family purchased the property, Tracy says she

Women on Mission to grow lavender plants in vacant lots

and her husband and four children went over ideas on how

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they would steward the land and do something together outside as a family. “We started planting vegetables but soon found that the area critters liked to eat everything we planted. After reading about U.S. lavender farms, and seeing how gorgeous they were, then visiting a lavender farm in Eureka, we became enthralled with it, especially

It’s been a three-year learning curve, finding out where to source

with the fact that animals will not eat lavender.”

locally, but people are really enjoying it.”

So, in 2009, they started taking the lavender they grew to local

In the café, you’ll find specialty espresso drinks, tea, homemade

farmer’s markets, and people loved it. “They would come to the booth

desserts, and lunch items, such as sourdough grilled cheese, chicken

and say they could smell us from the parking lot, it was so fragrant.”

salad and quiche.

They sell bundles of lavender to the public, and also debud the

Tracy says plans for the near future call for a large patio on the

lavender to make sachets and other products. “People enjoyed the

North side of the building. “We want folks to come out, enjoy the

gift shop, but they would tell us that they’ve traveled a ways to get

beauty of nature, music, lingering with friends. We’re planning to

there and were asking where they could get something to eat. Since

plant daffodils along our walking trails; it would be gorgeous to see

there’s not much in the area, and they really didn’t want to leave

them blooming in the spring.”

the farm, we decided that, since we actually needed more storage

For more information and directions to Long Row Lavender:

and work space, we would develop a building to also house a café.

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COMING SOON: FRENCHTOWN GREAT STREETS

OUT-OF-THE-BOX THINKING FOR PLANNING NEW FRENCHTOWN AREA

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La Belle Vie

ARTICLE JUDY PETERS

THE FRENCHTOWN GREAT STREETS PROJECT

for a shipping container village within the heart of

SURVEY, COMPLETED ABOUT A YEAR AGO, PRO-

Frenchtown. “There’s a St. Charles engineering firm

VIDED TONS OF FEEDBACK AND USEFUL INPUT

that has developed these in other parts of the country,”

FROM AREA RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS

he says. “Some of the containers would be developed

THAT HAS LED TO A PLAN FOR THE FRENCHTOWN

with a cooking facility in it and can be tailored to spe-

AREA IN ST. CHARLES THAT WILL BE A DESTINA-

cific needs. It’s a very reasonable way to start a busi-

TION LIKE NO OTHER.

ness…much like food trucks.”

According to the Plan, which can be found in its entirety

“The City of St. Charles recognizes that if we want

on the City of St. Charles website at StCharlesCityMo.

to see redevelopment happen in Frenchtown, the

gov/DocumentCenter/View/8895/Frenchtown-

City needs to step up and make some investments to

Great-Streets-Plan, The Frenchtown Great Streets

encourage that to happen. And the reason why is two-

Plan is an ambitious 20-year vision for Frenchtown to be

fold…we want to build a sales tax base from the area

an iconic destination in the St. Louis region…Currently,

and we want Frenchtown to be interesting enough to

Frenchtown is a hidden gem with buzzing momentum

entice people to buy and reinvest into the homes on

and incredible potential that is waiting to be unlocked.

Third, Fourth and Fifth Streets. Frenchtown will be

“But it won’t be like a Bourbon Street,” says Mike

the economic stimulus for that. We’re actually already

Klinghammer, St. Charles economic development

seeing that happen…they’re rehabbing those charming

director. “There will be no amplified music past 10:00

older homes around there.”

p.m., for example.

The City also realizes that the revitalized area will

“One of the goals of Mayor Dan Borgmeyer is to make

need ample parking, so several parking lots will be inter-

changes to St. Charles that will make it more attractive to

spersed throughout the area, which encompasses North

the younger generation. We’ve reached out to our youth

Second Street and North Third Street, from Adams

and heard that they are interested in a combination of

Street on the south to the Route 370 interchange on the

work opportunities and the ability to walk to entertain-

north and the Missouri River on the east. “Part of what

ment and places to gather,” explains Mike.

we’re trying to do in Frenchtown is embrace the historic

The City is really thinking out of the box. For example, Mike says they’re working on a concept

structures and replace or repurpose the non-contributing buildings,” says Mike.

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One example of good things to come is Good

have recently made Frenchtown their home, like

News Brewing Co., which is in the process of buying

ClimbSoIll, Course Coffee, Frenchtown Catering, and

the building that houses the Frenchtown Museum.

Sha’s, to name a few. “We’re even bringing back tatoo

Some of the museum artifacts will actually be incor-

artists,” adds Mike.

porated into their décor, says Mike. “They’re really

“We’re looking at redevelopment from a differ-

embracing the history, and the community. In the

ent standpoint…how it ties the whole community

backyard, they’ll brew their beers and educate others

together, what the real impact of that is…and devel-

on brewing, in a caboose!”

oping things that the youth of today are interested in,

Mike explains that the goal is for St. Charles to

will want to come to and will also entice them to buy

change its outlook on economic development as

homes in that immediate area, raising the caliber of

well as the whole ‘brand’ of what St. Charles is. Its

our housing stock. The City is stepping up and doing

research shows that the younger generation wants

our part to make that all happen.”

independence from needing to drive everywhere…to be close to restaurants, bars, etc.

Part of the existing ACF property is slated to be an

Consultant team, Community Partners, and numer-

integral part of how Frenchtown develops. “We know

ous city, county, and state entities, “St. Charles is

that we need to have residential facilities in the area,

well-positioned to deliver a Great Streets Plan that

to have true community – not just tourists,” adds Mike.

will consolidate the community’s desire for a sus-

“We don’t want it to be a place where, at 5pm, the

tainable, resilient and vibrant expanded downtown

carpets are rolled up and everyone goes home.” Mike

with safe, livable and walkable streets; multi-modal

says the City is working with developers to repurpose

connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods; access

the whole ACF complex…from buildings that are now

to the river; a sense of identity and a recognition of

being used as storage space to an apartment/condo

exemplary industrial history.”

development there. “Much like what Steve Smith

When asked in the Frenchtown Great Streets

has done downtown with The Foundry,” he explains.

Project survey what Frenchtown could/should be,

“The buildings are actually very well maintained by

some of the feedback and ideas included:

the owner and in spectacular condition. Many of the buildings have views that look right out to the river.”

“A festive, lively, and comfortable place that is full of life and activity; A district where you can find

He says one of the buildings, which was used as

visual arts, music, and entertainment; A place that

the power plant to provide steam power for the entire

is creative, edgy, unique, and true to itself; Where

ACF complex, would make for a unique restaurant.

there’s something to do day and night; A real and

“It’s got that industrial chic vibe, with the original

neighborly community – people actually live here

crane in it, and huge windows overlooking the river.”

and they get out, come together, celebrate together,

But it’s not just about dining. “I’ve visited some

and know each other; A historic district that has

of the towns around Dallas, talked with them about

amazing architecture.”

growing and revitalizing their downtown areas,

La Belle Vie Café, at 1200 N. Second St., exempli-

staying relevant, and competitive with online shop-

fies the kind of business and attitude that the Great

ping…and they said that ‘experiential’ shopping is

Streets Project strives for. Owners Mark and Melissa

what works. One example is Take a Hike Shop in

Hollander portray the exact attitude that’s needed to

Frenchtown…it’s an interpersonal, informative expe-

make this work. Melissa, from Southeast Missouri,

rience to shop there.”

and Mark, a fifth generation St. Charles resident,

There will be a variety of shopping experiences to add to the growing list of new businesses that

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According to the Frenchtown Great Streets Project audit, consisting of input from the community, the

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were looking to create something in the community where people could gather.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, check out StCharlesCityMo.gov/929/ Frenchtown-Great-Streets-Project.

They said they started collecting recipes from family. “Our main seller, the French Dip, is my brother’s recipe,” says Melissa. “It’s all homemade and baked, nothing fried. It’s fresh…they cook all through the night.”

They really didn’t know what they wanted to

Some of the cocktails and coffees at La Belle

offer exactly, but said they looked at 13 different

Vie have been custom created by the staff. “We

existing locations in St. Charles before finding

encourage creativity from our staff members;

the Frenchtown building and redeveloping it

they bring in recipes to add to the menu.

into a café with an industrial chic, yet homey,

They’re very creative in general. One of our

atmosphere, in September 2020. The website

baristas recently curated an art show here from

describes it as “a cozy place to grab a cup of cof-

local artists, as well as her own art, which we

fee, a sandwich or a glass of wine and enjoy the

displayed for a month. We’re also organizing

quaint atmosphere and comfy environment.”

a mural-painting project down the side of our

“We were bankers, not bakers,” Melissa quips,

The City plans for Frenchtown to be different

had a bit of restaurant experience as a youth,

than Main Street, RiverPointe or Streets of St.

working at The County Seat, which was near

Charles, with its own unique vibe, with places like

Lindenwood, from age 15-21.”

La Belle Vie, that will draw more people to want

Their main chef, Andrew Moss, came to them

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building, which is currently painted white.”

when asked why they decided on a cafe. “Mark

to make Frenchtown their home.

from Tony’s on Main when he was laid off due

“I enjoy seeing the young families and individuals

to Covid-19. “He and our other chef, Jeremiah

walking around this area and the Frenchtown proj-

Hansen, are excellent. They even grow the herbs

ect will give them many more great places to eat and

and spices we use out on the patio.”

gather,” says Melissa. “We’re very excited about it.”

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FRANKI CAMBELETTA, AND HIS TEAM AT SHIFT

When Franki and co-host Chris Koetters began their

FILMS, INCLUDING PARTNER AND FOUNDER

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a two-time Gold Communicator award winner of excellence

these creatives and investigative filmmakers are mak-

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ing documentaries like they should be made; sharing

for best new podcast. Additionally, it ended up bringing

the facts, without a political agenda attached.

this 54-year-old cold case back to life, as intensive inves-

This team also managed to turn a few events from St.

tigation into the case has started in conjunction with local

Louis’ past into visual and audio masterpieces, as they

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cials, hoping to get to the truth of exactly what happened to

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Franki Cambeletta

Another local story that Franki and his team worked

Now, he has decided to embark on his scariest

tirelessly on, due to be released later this year as a

endeavor-to-date, as he and Jeremy King produce

six-part series, is the film they created on the untimely

the upcoming Haunted Garage Horror Film Festival

death of Elsa Lemp Wright, heiress to St. Louis’ own

in St. Louis during Oct. 22-23 at the Gaslight Theatre/

Lemp Brewery.

Actors Studio, 358 Boyle Ave. The Haunted Garage

One-hundred years after Elsa’s death, Franki and

Film Festival features both local and national horror film

his investigative documentarians uncover her early

entries. “St. Louis is the perfect place to bring the horror

life, and what really happened to her on the day of her

genre of film to life, as there are so many horror filmmakers

death. In Lemp’s Last Wright, they share the facts on

and lovers, located right here within our midst,” he says.

her life, and demise, thus allowing viewers to come to

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their own conclusion as to whether Elsa’s death was

expert Antonio Pantoja, director and writer of 2018’s

from suicide, as it was reported, or if it was, in fact,

award-winning Horror film, One Must Fall, who will be

cold-blooded murder.

presenting at the festival.

While Franki continues to immerse himself in the

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paranormal he has loved since childhood, he also con-

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tinues to engage with his love of transportation, with

(must be 18 years or older due to the content of the

his Haunted Garage podcast series.

films being screened), visit ShiftFilms.net/podcast.

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THRU OCT 17 DON'T MISS THE REN FEST!

...A Family Tradition!

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The 2021 St. Louis Renaissance Festival, which runs

through October 17 is fun for the whole family. Recurring weekly on Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00

Mon-Thurs 4-9pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm

p.m. at Rotary Park in Wentzville. Enjoy entertainment

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your friends and family and browse the locally-pro-

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While you're here, stroll through the Streets of St. Charles boutiques or grab a bite to eat at one of the great restaurants.

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Along with being the first to buy the new merchandise, you'll also receive 20% off your purchase. Purchase $10 tickets in store; proceeds go to "Cure for Carson," a foundation for a special friend battling Sanfilippo Syndrome. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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Friday, October 8th with the Trails for Tails Glow Run,

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Shelter and the City of St. Charles, the event starts on then Saturday morning, 10:00 a.m. is the 2nd Annual St. Charles Paw Parade. All proceeds benefit Five Acres Animal Shelter.

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9 Celebrating 35 years!

FALL FUN AT THE PARK Broemmelsiek Park

Bring the family out for a day of oldtime music, crafts, and fall fun activities at the free Fall Harvest Festival at Brommelsiek Park's Agriculture Education Center, October 9, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Make a wreath to take home, experience historic demonstrations,

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10 SABABA JEWISH ARTS & CULTURE FESTIVAL Washington University

OCTOBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

Sababa is St. Louis’ premier Jewish Arts & Culture Festival, showcasing the

vibrancy of contemporary Jewish culture.

The festival features local, regional and

national visual art exhibitors, culinary experiences and musical performances,

as well as activities from local Jewish organizations.

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20 DATE NIGHT IN THE PARK

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Broemmelsiek Park

Enjoy an evening with friends or that special someone in the park! The Parks Dept. will provide the candlelit picnic table, music, crafts, games, and s’mores to prepare over the campfire. You bring dinner, drinks, a blanket, and flashlight. After dinner, take a scenic walk through the park to watch the sunset. $5 per person.

Pre-registration required: stccparks.org.

One Destination.

Unlimited Possibilities.

Come out for the last concert of the season on October 13 with Trixie Delight & check the calendar for upcoming holiday events!

While you’re here, visit our unique boutiques & restaurants.

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NOV 12 OVER THE TOP FOR TOTS IS BACK! Ameristar

"Over the Top for Tots" is back at Ameristar Conference Center, Nov. 11, 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.with everything you love: mimosas, shopping, raffles, shopping, live auction, shopping, fashion, and shopping!

Tickets: CrisisNurseryKids.org/events or call 314-292-5770.

Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you! Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/StCharlesCounty using the Get In Touch link and let us know what you think.

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REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

ST. CHARLES COUNTY REALTY REPORT

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG DOM BDRMS BATHS

Weldon Spring - Independence Rd

$1,999,000

$1,900,000

95

197

5

6

Windcastle - Windcastle Dr

$1,279,000

$1,250,000

97.7

0

4

4

Wild Horse Ridge - Wild Horse Ridge Dr

$1,050,000

$1,105,000

105.2

4

4

5

Camelot - Perceval Dr

$959,900

$979,000

102

7

5

5

Spy Glass Hill/Winghaven - Spy Glass Pl

$850,000

$950,000

111.8

5

5

5

Wyndgate Village - Long Gate Ct

$899,900

$925,000

102.8

19

4

4

Spring Mill Estates - Spring Mill Creek

$850,000

$850,000

100

13

4

4

Camelot - Legend Ct

$750,000

$801,500

106.7

4

5

6

Auburn Trace - Auburn Trace Pt

$689,900

$710,000

102.9

4

4

5

County Oak - White Oak

$699,000

$705,000

100.9

2

5

4

Forest Lake Estates - Lake Valley Dr

$679,900

$679,900

100

32

4

5

Legacy at Patriots Ridge - John Pitman Dr

$640,000

$655,000

102.3

41

4

4

Highlands - Rosemount Dr

$550,000

$620,000

112.7

7

4

4

Westhampton - Millers Ridge

$489,900

$550,000

112.2

0

4

5

Information is a sampling of data from the MLS from 8/11/21-9/10/21

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