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Submitted photo The front of the The Sparrow’s Nest Maternity Home for teen mothers located in St. Charles County. It is a renovated a five bedroom, four bathroom house for teen mothers who are experiencing homelessness.

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By Brett Auten Carissa Figgins wanted to help those who felt helpless. She wanted to shelter those who have been shunned and comfort those who thought they were all alone. Figgins is the founder and the executive director of St. Charles County’s The Sparrow’s Nest Maternity Home for teen mothers, 19-and-under, who are experiencing homelessness. The Sparrow’s Nest welcomed their first resident in August 2014. “I saw a need for housing all over St. Charles but particularly for the unstable, teen parents,” Figgins said. “We have had girls who have continued the cycle of homelessness that began with their family to girls from well-off homes who need time to figure out what they need to do. No matter what, it’s a shock for the girls’ parents. It’s not what they want or hoped for and unfortunately their first response is not one of support and compassion.” Figgins and her team have renovated a five-bedroom, four-bathroom house located on one acre of woods; and have met state licensing, all the while main-

taining the warmth and welcome of a family home. Young mothers who are pregnant, homeless and parenting can stay at The Sparrow’s Nest for the duration of their pregnancy and then up to a year after their baby is born. The hope is for the mother and baby to return to a safe and stable home environment with their families. If the young women is of age they will assist her in locating transitional housing until she can learn to live independently. The Sparrow’s Nest has an aftercare program in development that includes scholarships for continuing education and incentives for staying off welfare. “Once they age out it is not the end of the relationship,” Figgins said. “They are still struggling and we want them to know we’re still available.” All residents of The Sparrow’s Nest are required to finish their education either in public school, private school, a homeschooling situation or GED program. Residents are also required to attend a church and are required to volunteer back in the community. Also, they will

complete parenting curriculum that includes childcare/parenting, budgeting, job skills, healthy relationships, healthy lifestyles and bible study. Each girl will be responsible for cleaning her own space, taking care of her laundry and assisting in meal preparation. See NEST on page 3

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“It’s very disciplined and structured but that helps us eliminate the distraction and drama,” Figgins said. “For some, when they come here for a visit, that’s not what they are looking for.” Sparrow’s Nest is limited by law to house no more than eight residents under the age of 18. House parents live in the house around the clock. A case manager and family counselor are contracted to manage the practical side of life. However, The Sparrow’s Nest is primarily volunteer-driven. It currently has a nine-member board of directors and over 100 volunteers. Volunteers run everything from mailings, housework, event planning, fundraisers, writing policies and procedures, contributing to the newsletter and blog, running social media, etc. TLC (Tender Loving Care) Volunteers work directly with residents as mentors, tutors, bible study leaders, labor coaches and play group friends. TLC Volunteers are required

to log 36 hours or six months of regular volunteer hours which also includes eight-10 hours of training. Sparrow’s Nest also assists any woman needing resources through The Branch Resource center which provides diapers, wipes, baby supplies, clothes, bibles and counseling referrals. As it moves into 2016 and beyond, Figgins is motivated to push The Sparrow’s Nest to become more and more mobile friendly and there are plans in place to set up a second location in the northern region of St. Louis or St. Louis County. “We will have to build relationships with the churches and build some trust,” she said. “They have to trust us before they come through the door.” For more information, including how to help volunteer, visit www.thesparrowsneststl.org.

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County or St. Peters Home Improvement Loan Programs. The homeowner must have lived in the home for at least one year at the time of application and not exceed household income limits established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. To see whether you are eligible, to find out more information on the St. Peters Home Improvement Program or to request an application be mailed to you, call 636-279-8279 and select option two.

The Eagle Scout Association of STL/NESA chapter were invited to participate in Troop 975’s Celebration of Eagles Banquet on Jan. 2. Troop 975 is chartered to Our Savior Lutheran Church in St. Charles. In 2015 they reached a pinnacle of 100 Eagles since the inception of their unit in 1971 and the very first Eagle Scout, Jeff Kull was in attendance. They now have 104. Scott Heyman and Todd Ellis were guests; Scott introduced the group to ESA and NESA, and Todd presented the Five Obligations of an Eagle Scout. Submitted photo

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Some St. Peters residents eligible for help with home improvement projects The St. Peters Home Improvement Loan Program provides funding for low-income homeowners with home rehabilitation project needs such as new windows, furnace and air-conditioners, roof replacement, driveway replacement or repair and more. Eligible applicants can receive up to $5,000 through a no-interest, five-year forgivable loan. Eligible homeowners must reside in the city limits of St. Peters who has not previously participated in the Urban

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The Board of Directors for the St. Charles -based MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts recently provided $100 Grants to the art departments and art teachers at four St. Charles area schools. Those art teachers/programs/schools receiving the $100 Grants include: • Hester Menier - Duello Elementary (Wentzville School District) • Laura Kroeger - Barnwell Middle (Francis Howell School District) • Rick Selby - Blackhurst Elementary (St. Charles School District) • Dawn Sorgea- St. Charles Borromeo School (St. Louis Archdiocese) The grant monies were provided from the funds raised through the 2015 MOSAICS Festival’s “Art for Youth Gallery”, where kids 18 years and younger were allowed to purchase a piece of art generously donated by the various artist who were participating in the Festival, for a nominal fee. MOSAICS Board Member and owner of Missouri Artists On Main, Jean McMullen – who was in charge of the “Art for Youth Gallery” – worked in collaboration with these four St. Charles area art teachers on the re-establishment and management of the “Art for Youth Gallery” at this year’s festival, after a hiatus of five years.

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Why we gain weight as we age It’s no surprise that obesity in the United States continues to be a growing problem. And to add ‘insult to injury,’ we lose muscle cells as we age. These muscles con-

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It is that time of year that we dust off the exercise bike, break into the diet routine once again and promise ourselves that this year we will lose the weight for good. However, for many Americans this struggle repeats itself year after year. You begin an exercise program and a diet only to see little or no results. If you have tried to lose weight only to be frustrated with your results then fat may in fact not be your fault. It may not be your diet, or exercise program or your ability to be compliant with those programs. It may have more to do with your physiology, or more specifically speaking it may

be your hormones. For a long time it was believed that weight loss was a matter of calories-in verses calories-expended. If that was the case, then how do you explain the skinny person who eats the refrigerator opposed to the overweight person who exercises two hours a day, starves themselves and only loses a pound? You see, what determines weight gain or your ability to lose weight is your metabolism, and what controls your metabolism is your hormones. Fluctuations in your hormones can have a severe impact on your weight loss goals. There are hundreds of hormones in the body that perform various functions but six hormones are directly linked to fat burning and three are linked to fat storing. What you do on a daily basis activates either fat storing or fat burning hormones, including the types of foods you eat, the type of exercise you perform, and even the way you deal with stress. The key is to activate your fat-burning hormones to work for you and to decrease the amount of times you activate your fat storing hormones. What we have also found is there are four main culprits that suppress fat burning hormones; adrenal fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, liver toxicity and blood sugar imbalances. These can be evaluated on blood or saliva tests and supported by supplementation to get your body working for you instead of against you during this weight loss season. For more information, contact 314-983-9355 and schedule yourself for a free information night on Feb. 11 at 7pm. Make 2016 your best one ever!

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SCC offers courses for high-demand health care positions St. Charles Community College offers students interested in entering the health care field a leg up on the competition with health occupations courses for fields including pharmacy technician, certified nursing assistant, certified medication technician and phlebotomy. Students who complete the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and phlebotomy programs at SCC are in high demand. The U.S. Labor Department reported above-average growth rates in CNA jobs at both hospitals and long-term care facilities. Through the SCC CNA program, students can become certified in as little as eight weeks and start any time of the year – with day and evening sections available. The pro-

gram offers open enrollment, and space is currently available. “This program is great for students working toward an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing who are eager to enter the workforce now while finishing their degree,” said Sue Propper, health occupations coordinator at SCC. SCC also offers a Pharmacy Technician Program and Phlebotomy hybrid course that each take 12 weeks to complete. Phlebotomy requires a 120-hour internship. These programs begin in the fall and spring semesters. “Pharmacy technicians are needed in hospitals, the retail sector and pharmaceutical companies to provide medications to individuals and health

care institutions,” Propper said. “And major corporations are courting our current phlebotomy students. We are very excited about the potential for jobs in the area.” Several health occupations programs place students in clinical internships, giving students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in their area of study and advance their employment opportunities. “Our instructors have many years of real-life job experience in their area of expertise,” Propper said. “SCC is a great place to start your health care career.” For more information, call 636-922-8284, visit stchas.edu/ departments/health-occupations/ or email spropper@stchas.edu.

Homework and ADHD Hearing the moans and groans of homework can be a common occurrence for children when they get home from school. And for most children, the National Education Association recommends that homework actually increases by 10 minutes per year in school. For example, a third grader might have 30 minutes of homework per night while a seventh grader would have 70 minutes. Some children might get right down to work after school without needing much encouragement. While others may need a transition from school to play and then back to a homework ‘frame of mind’. When you add in the difficulties associated with ADHD, successful and productive homework may seem to be almost impossible. There are solutions to help your child be productive when it comes to completing homework assignments outside the classroom. • Make sure that the homework actually comes home. If your child has trouble remembering or copying down homework assignments, contact the teacher for ideas on how to help them remember. The teacher also may be willing to email you the assignments at home. Communication is key and most teachers appreciate your

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willingness to partner with them when it comes to helping your child in school. • Posting a weekly calendar that lists homework start and end times each day may help with your child’s time management. This calendar should also help your child not procrastinate and help with planning and organization. • Creating a homework spot without distractions will be beneficial so your child can work comfortably. If there are other children in the house, play some background music to help with their focus and minimize the other distractions around them. It has also been recommended that a child with ADHD may need a five minute break every 20 minutes or so to help them recharge. • Once the homework is complete, make sure you have a system in place for them to remember to turn in their homework the next day. It might be a separate folder that holds just the completed homework. Before they leave school for the day, they should make sure that the homework folder is empty. If they find any assignments, they should be able to take it back to the teacher or the office. Most teachers should accept a late assignment from a child, when they know they are coping with ADHD.

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Unincorporated St. Charles County residents asked to arrange for flood debris pickup

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Unincorporated St. Charles County is participating in the State Flood Debris Removal Program, “Operation Recovery.” The joint state-federal program assists participating communities in the St. Louis region with debris removal after the historic rains and flooding that occurred in late December 2015. Municipalities participating in the State Flood Debris Removal Program are listed at http://www.mo.gov/flood-recovery. If you live in one of these municipalities, and not in unincorporated St. Charles County, please contact your municipal government about their participation in the program. The St. Charles County Police Division of Emergency Management is asking affected residents in unincorporated St. Charles County to contact the division through the phone number or website below to arrange for flood and heavy rain-related debris pickup. Submissions will be forwarded to the State Flood Debris Removal Program liaison to coordinate removal: Phone: call 636-949-7498, listen to the voicemail instructions, and leave a message. Web: visit www.sccmo.org/flood<http://www. sccmo.org/flood> to fill out and submit an online form, and for tips on cleaning your home. To help the State Flood Debris Removal Program process go smoothly, the division strongly encourages affected residents to arrange for pickup as soon as possible. Debris pickup may occur

one day to several days after calling or filling out the online form to make arrangements. Residential flood and heavy rain-related debris removal will take place on an ongoing basis until the program ends (date to be determined). Please note the following guidelines, instructions, and tips: • Debris must be properly sorted and placed on the curb before it is removed. Curbside pickup will not occur on private roads. For debris sorting, safety and placement instructions, as well as a list of accepted items, please visit the State Flood Debris Removal Program website at http://www.mo.gov/floodrecovery. Children and pets should not be in or around flood or heavy rain-related debris. • Only residential homes are eligible for pickup. • This program is only for flood and heavy rain-related debris - requests for other types of debris removal from homes unaffected by flooding and heavy rains cannot be granted. • If you have special needs and need assistance moving flood and heavy rain-related debris, please call United Way 211 (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-427-4626). For questions about the program, please contact the St. Charles County Police Division of Emergency Management at 636-949-3023 or ema@sccmo.org<mailto:ema@sccmo.org>.

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The cities of Dardenne Prairie, Cottleville, and Weldon Spring again competed to see which community’s residents and city hall staff could collect the most donations in this year’s Tri-City Annual Food Drive Challenge. This is the sixth year for the friendly competition, which ran from mid-November through Jan. 8, and the official results are in. After a vast amount of recounts, Weldon Spring was declared the winner. This was the second year that Weldon Spring accepted donations of pet food and new or gently used pet supplies for a local animal shelter. These donations went to the Five Acres Animal Shelter which was formally the St. Charles Humane Society. This is the only “nokill” shelter in St. Charles County and relies on private donations in order to operate. “I’m thankful that people came through and donated to Sts. Joachim and Anne and Five Acres,” said Melinda Kwiatkowski, City Clerk. “The tro-

phy and competition are just side pieces to the bigger picture, which is donating to those who are less fortunate. We wait until after the holidays to turn the food in, because that’s when the donations die down and people will always be hungry.” Weldon Spring has carried the coveted Cornucopia Trophy home once again. That makes a total of five wins for Weldon Spring, one for Cottleville and none so far for Dardenne PraiSubmitted Photo rie. As always though, the true winners are those who are most in need. The three cities combined to collect a total of 2,548 items to donate and received $490 in monetary donations. All of the food drive donations went to Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service. Thanks again to all who donated and participated in this year’s collection efforts and as always a special thanks to the three city clerks for coordinating this year’s food drive and helping to promote it within each community.

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Block Advisors celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Office Manager J.C. Crane, Jr., celebrated the grand opening of his new office, Block Advisors with a ribbon cutting on Jan. 14. On hand was St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, representatives with the city of St. Peters, Board Members and Ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Block Advisors is located at 6175 Mid Rivers Mall Drive and offers a team of highly responsive professionals including an experienced CPA, bookkeeper, and tax advisor on hand to answer any of your questions regarding your business needs while still offering traditional tax preparation and planning all year long. For more information on Block Advisors, please call 636-936-1868 or visit their website at blockadvisors.com.

Cuivre River employees celebrate service anniversaries

Submitted photo (Front to back row, from left) Roman Schuette, Tom Schaper, Eric Twellman, Eric Nichols, Glenda Presley, Susan Dollins, Anna Pudiwitr, Gabe Twellman, Mark Smith, Craig Cockrell, Kevin Hurd, Scott Skopec, Steve Schomburg, Larry Portwood, Mark Peasel, Bob Hysong, Mary Evans, Tammy Nolan & Tim Lavy.

Cuivre River Electric Cooperative recently honored 32 employees in its Troy headquarters and Lake Saint Louis branch office for their 580 combined years of service to members. Service award honorees include: 30 years of service Steve Schomburg, Mark Peasel, Mark Ziegler, Kevin Hurd, Bob Hysong, Anna Pudiwitr & Tammy Nolan; 25 years of service Mark Ruff, Rod Nesslage, Tom Schaper & Glenda Presley; 20 years of service – Maureen Lenk, Lori Montgomery & Larry Portwood; 15 years of service Craig Cockrell, Gabe Twell-

man, Mary Evans, Corina Dowell, Clint Courtney, Scott Skopec, Eric Twellman & Susan Dollins; 10 years of service Mark Smith, Jonathan Pauk, Roman Schuette, Eric Nichols, Rob Von Hoffer, Tim Lavy, Mike Bess & Lonnie Tucker; 5 years of service Kirby Pestka & Roxana Trinidad. Cuivre River Electric Cooperative is the largest memberowned electric cooperative in Missouri, providing dependable electric service to over 62,500 homes and businesses in St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren, Pike and Montgomery counties.

Lawn mowing assistance available for some St. Peters Several St. Peters’ homeowners who fall within certain physical limitation and income guidelines will be eligible to have their lawns mowed for them up to eight times this year under the city’s Lawn Mowing Assistance Program. The goal of the program is to improve the livability and appearance of homes in St. Peters. To be eligible for the St. Peters Lawn Mowing Assistance Program, everyone living in the home must be at least 62 years old or severely disabled. Proof of income and/or disability is required. The maximum household income based on 2014 Federal Taxes must not exceed: $24,650 (one person); $28,150 (two people); $31,650 (three people); or $35,150 (four people). Applications for the program will be available beginning Feb. 8. For more information on this program or to print an application, visit the city’s web site at stpetersmo.net. From the home page, click on Residents and scroll down to Community Programs. Select Lawn Mowing Assistance. You may also request that an application be mailed to you by call-

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ing 636-279-8279 and follow the prompts for Lawn Mowing Assistance. When calling, be sure to spell your name and street address and leave a contact phone number. Completed applications must be returned on or before 5 p.m. on Feb. 19. The city received Community Development Block Grant funds for this program from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Funds will be dispersed based on lowest income first.

Bye Bye 2015, Hello 2016

t’s hard to believe that 2015 is already over. It certainly was an interesting year in the financial, economic, tax and investment arenas. Let’s close the books on 2015 with a quick yearin-review and prepare you for 2016.

One thing our country must eventually deal with is the national debt. In December, the fed once again kicked the can down the road by increasing the debt ceiling to avoid a government shutdown. As we all know, this will have major consequences at some point in the future. 2015 saw many tax increases. With the nations continued spending and debt issues, it is hard to imagine 2016 and the future not having more tax increases, no matter what all the politicians preach. The US economy continued its slow improvement, to the point that the fed finally decided to start raising interest rates in December. It will be interesting to see what effect this and more potential rate hikes will have on the economy in 2016. Stock market volatility increased dramatically in August after a very long bull run. Will volatility settle back down and we continue the bull market in 2016 or is this the beginning of a major correction?” 2016 will be a very interesting year. Not only is it a presidential election year, but we are dealing with war on terror, continued spending, debt issues and stock markets near all-time highs. To keep up on all these issues and more, sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter by calling our 360 IRA office in St. Charles at 636896-4052, click “contact” on our website at www.360ira.com, or by email at info@360ira.com. Investment Advisory Services offered through Brookstone Capital Management LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Investments and/ or investment strategies involve risk including the possible loss of principal. There is no assurance that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives. This information is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation. Content is provided by third parties for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any products mentioned. Paid Advertisement

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Holt High School students win World Affairs Council of St. Louis WorldQuest competition A team of five students from Holt High School in the Wentzville School District won the World Affairs Council of St. Louis WorldQuest competition and has qualified to compete at the 20152016 Academic WorldQuest competition in Washington, D.C. Seniors Wyatt Hensel, Kyle Mannisi, Noah McCarty, and juniors Matt Brawner and Carter Hult formed their team two weeks before the competition which was held at Webster University, and beat out a team from Edwardsville High School in a tie-breaker to qualify to compete at the national level. The team won a $2,000 prize and all all-expense-paid trip to the national competition in Washington, D.C. on April 23. The national competition is attended by more than 225

of the nation’s most promising high school students, along with their parents, teachers and chaperones. The three-hour Academic WorldQuest (AWQ) competition is a unique opportunity for many students to visit the nation’s capital for the first time. Academic WorldQuest is a flagship program of the World Affairs Councils of America that engages more than 4,000 high school students annually across the U.S. to test their knowledge of global issues and foreign policy. The World Affairs Councils of America is the largest nonpartisan, non-profit grassroots organization in the United States dediPhoto courtesy Wentzville High School cated to educating and engaging the Ameri- (From left,) Noah McCarty, Carter Hult, Wyatt Hensel, Matt Brawner and Kyle Mannisi from Holt can public on global issues. High School won the World Affairs Council of St. Louis WorldQuest competition.

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Fort Zumwalt School District students raise money for friend with lymphoma When the Forest Park Elementary School family heard a classmate was in need, students stepped up to help. Together with their families and community they worked over winter break to raise money to help. A pocket full of change here, a few dollars there and soon these third, fourth and fifth graders had raised an incredible $6,049.65 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. “We are humbled by the generosity of our community,” administrators posted on their website. “Thank you for making Forest Park an incredible place to be.”

Photo courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District Vincent Ambrosecchia holds up a check representing the donation from the Forest Park Elementary community. The fourth-grader was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma last summer.

FZSD spelling champion crowned Congratulations to Pheasant Point Elementary fifth grader Saisrikar Kichili, who won the Fort Zumwalt School District Elementary Spelling Bee. Kichili won after correctly spelling “hieroglyphics” in the 37th round, Kichili won by spelling the championship word, “antonym.” Second place went to Lewis & Clark fifth grader Joshua RoodPhoto courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District house-Hale and third place to (From left) Saisrikar Kichili with Pheasant Point Principal Dr. Greg Cicotte, Joshua Roodhouse-Hale with Lewis & Clark Administrative Intern Cary Jennings and Weston Parks with Hawthorn fifth grader Weston Parks. Hawthorn Principal Nicole Roush.

Middle school band works with St. Louis Symphony conductor As the culmination of their Symphony in the Classroom experience, the North Middle School Eighth Grade band worked with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Resident Conductor Steven Jarvi. Jarvi spent two hours with students as well as North Middle School band director Patrick Stewart as they finalize preparations for their performance in front of teachers from across the state at the Missouri Music Educators Conference on Jan. 29.

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Unresolved I’ve decided I’m not going to make any resolutions this year. Quick review: “resolution” is a noun; a made-up promise never intended to be kept; a lie. Used in a sentence: Politicians love to make resolutions to the American people all year long! Instead, I’ll reverse it. Rather than promising to do something and breaking it, I will resolve to “not” do things and hope there’s a better outcome. This year I resolve to: #1. Not see Miley Cyrus’ tongue again. I vow to never lay eyes on that dangling, bacteria-laden, pink sausage poking out from her face once more unless it can be removed and used strictly for humanitarian purposes. I propose using it as fishing chum to snag a giant sea bass, which can then be used to feed starving buzzards in Ethiopia—her tongue not the bass, the fish would be catch and release only. #2. Not diet. This way there will be no misunderstandings like last year. On day two of my diet, my husband heard muffled noises at 2 a.m. and suspected a burglar. He dropped his loaded weapon when he came face-to-rear with me burrowed in the refrigerator with half a ham between my jaws. However, I would like to try that new paleo diet. It’s based on the types of food presumed to be eaten by early humans, i.e., cavemen. The food list includes primordial delicacies such as

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oms pride themselves on serving their families wholesome, homemade meals. But here’s the reality: 60 percent of moms think that coming up with dinner ideas is more difficult than getting their children to go to bed on time. Moreover, 61 percent of moms frequently order takeout or go out to eat because they don’t have the ingredients on-hand to make dinner. It’s time for a new strategy. When it comes to mealtime, a well-stocked pantry can be the difference between culinary success and a dinner failure. With a pantry full of canned foods, a delicious and nutritious homemade meal is just minutes away. It’s no secret that canned foods are convenient, but did you know that cans are also one of the best ways to get food from the farm to your family’s ta-

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Jan. 27-28: Informational sessions on health insurance

St. Charles Community College will offer informational sessions on health insurance, as well as a two-day health care enrollment event. SCC is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville. The first event, Health Insurance 101, is an informational presentation by Hana Hartman, an ACA navigator, at 10 a.m. Jan. 27, in the auditorium of the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building. Hartman will explain the ins and outs of Missouri’s health insurance exchanges, including how to sign up for insurance on the exchange. ACA Enrollment Days will be held from 12:30 - 5 p.m. Jan. 27 and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Jan. 28, at SCC. At these full-day events Hana and other navigators will help students and community members individually sign up for healthcare plans. Students and other community members can sign up for available time slots at http://goo.gl/ forms/xD8DJkAiuo. The deadline to enroll in a health insurance plan for 2016 is Jan. 31. Individuals who know they want health insurance but cannot make this event should contact Hana Hartman directly at 314-412-4057 as soon as possible to make another appointment. For more information, contact Paul Roesler at proesler@stchas.edu or 636-922-8265.

Jan. 30: Seniors dinner

Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Hot Shots at 49 Wentzville Bluffs. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.

Jan. 30-31: Cabin Fever Daze

Sports Park will be transformed into a winter funland for Cabin Fever Daze on Jan. 30-31, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The park is located at 3589 Highway K in O’Fallon. The festival offers a mix of low-cost and free activities along with delicious food and beverages for sale. Admission and parking are free. Highlights include a $5 “Stay and Play All Day” wristband which entitles the wearer to tee up 18 holes of mini-golf, zing opponents in the Laser Tag Arena, harness up for Human Foosball and go for a roll in the park inside the inflatable see-though Human Sphere. Free games and activities include Snow Spike Volleyball, or volleyball played with wacky wintertime rules, and Field Broomball, a hockey-style game played with brooms. There’s also a fun twist on tug-of-war, the Clash of the Climates, a chance to sock it to your opponents in the Snowball Blitz and show off your quarterbacking skills at the Snowflake Toss. You can also warm up in the Heat Retreat Tent and enjoy live Caribbean pop and steel drum music performed by the Palm Duo from noon to 3 p.m. each day. On Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. watch remote-controlled airplane demonstrations. On Sunday, sled dog races will begin at 1 p.m. and demonstrations will be held at 3 p.m. For more information visit www.ofallon. mo.us/cabin-fever-daze. Be a part of the festival as a volunteer. Visit www. ofallon.mo.us/Volunteer or contact Volunteer Services at 636-379-5417 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us.

Jan. 31: All you can eat breakfast

The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive South in St. Charles will hold an all you can eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes: made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee. Cost for adults is $7, children six to 11 - $4 and children five-and-under are free. In addition a blood drive will be held at the same time as the breakfast. Those who donate blood that day will

receive a free breakfast. For additional information please call 636-946-6799.

Jan. 31: A Royal Ball fundraiser

include Pat McGonigle from KSDK 5, Kim Underwood from Joy FM, Tammy Hunt from Rhythm Music & Performing Arts and Joe Alsobrook from Lindenwood University. Contact Nancy Strebe at nancy@welovestcharles. com for any questions regarding the Talent Show or We Love St. Charles.

This event is a family-friendly fundraiser for the benefit of Sydney, a fiveyear-old cancer patient, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pezold Banquet Center at 5701 State Highway N in St. Charles. A magical evening of royal entertainment provided by performing costumed characters from Parties by Prilla and ballroom dancers from Just Dancing West. Princesses and princes of all ages are invited to attend. Advance tickets are $10 per person or $15 at the door. For advance tickets contact partiesbyprilla@gmail.com or 636-2941430.

Feb. 9: Pancake Day

Jan- Feb 1st. Choral rehearsal

The St. Louis region is home to one of America’s best-known stained glass and mosaic companies and the city of St. Peters day trip tour promises to be an interesting day as we trace the evolution of stained glass in our area. On this trip, we’ll explore St. John Nepomuk, St. Francis de Sales, St. Francis Xavier, St. Mark’s Episcopal, Hope UCC and St. Gabriel’s. We’ll have lunch at local favorite, St. Raymond’s Maronite Cathedral. To register for this trip, contact the registration desk at the St. Peters Rec-Plex at 636-9392386, ext. 1400. The tour costs $80, which includes transportation, lunch, donations, gratuities and guide. Please note, this trip involves some walking; comfortable shoes are recommended. For questions, please contact the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre at 636397-6903, ext. 1624. To learn more or download a flyer of all 2016 tours, go to www.stpetersmo.net/day-trips-andtours.com.

Choral Arts Singers will began rehearsal Jan 11 new members are welcome up till Feb. 1st at Transfiguration Episcopal Church at 1860 Lake St. Blvd in Lake St. Louis. Singers from high school age and over are welcome. Auditions are not required. Choral Arts Singers are part of Concert Arts Association, a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to provide high quality choral music for the people in St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln Counties. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. and public concerts will be given in late April. For more information contact Paul Godt at pwgdt@centurytel. net or visit www.concertarts.org

Feb. 5: Trivia night

The Child Center, Inc. & CHAMP Assistance Dogs present Super Hero For Kids Trivia Night at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at O’Fallon Elks Lodge at 1163 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Help the Child Center and CHAMP place highly-trained facility dogs to bring comfort and support to children who have suffered abuse or neglect. Register online at www.thechildcenter. com or contact Danielle Alsup at 636332-0899.

Feb. 6: Father daughter dance

St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is providing a opportunity for dads and other father figures of all ages to treat your little girls, ages 5 to 13, to an evening of music and dancing. The dance will take place from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Centre. Cookies, cake and lemonade will be served, and a professional photographer will be selling picture packages at the event. Tickets for the dance are $13 per person. The professional photos will be sold separately. Advance registration is required. Register in person at the St. Peters RecPlex, online using Rec-Connect, or call 636-939-2386, ext. 1400. When registering online, print out your receipt and bring it with you for admission to the dance. St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall.

Feb. 6: Seniors dinner

Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Vince’s Asian at 121 O’Fallon Plaza. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.

Feb. 6: Talent show auditions

We Love St. Charles (WLSC), will host auditions for their third annual Lights of St. Charles Talent Show. After a round of auditions, those chosen will perform at the March 6 event. All proceeds from Ticket sales will go towards WLSC’s goal to love the city of St. Charles by mentoring impoverished families and at-risk youth through family support and intervention, homeless prevention, and job training. Interested performers need to go to www.welovestcharles.com to register to audition. Winners at the event will be scored by celebrity judges who

For over 50 years the St. Charles Kiwanis Club has held their Pancake Day on Fat Tuesday. This year it will be from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Blanchette Memorial Hall. Advance tickets are $7 & $8 at the door for adults and $5 for children. We will be serving all you can eat pancakes and sausage. You can buy tickets in advance by calling John Pallardy at 636-946-7088 or from any Kiwanis Club member. All the proceeds go to supporting the St. Charles area youth.

Feb. 10: Stained glass tour

Feb. 11: Dinner theater

The Fort Zumwalt North Student Council and the Panther Players invite local senior citizens for a free night of dinner theatre from 5:30 - 9 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. in the commons at Fort Zumwalt North High School at 1230 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Following dinner, guests will enjoy the FZN production of “Murder’s in the Heir.” Who killed Simon Starkweather? You get to decide! To make a reservation please call 636-542-7022.

Feb. 13: Trivia night

A Trivia Night will be held by COTA in honor of Gabriel Ward, a Troy-area child who needs a kidney transplant. This event will be held at O’Fallon Elks Lodge at 1163 Tom Ginnever Ave in O Fallon. One-year-old Gabriel is in need of a lifesaving kidney transplant at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in Saint Louis. Funds are being raised to assist with transplant-related expenses. Doors for this event will open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia questions begin at 7 p.m. The cost will be $25 per person or $200 per table (maximum of eight people per table). Ticket price includes soda and beer (for guests over 21). Feel free to bring your own food and snacks. Please contact Liz Stojeba at lizs132003@gmail.com or go online to www.COTAforGabrielW.com/ node/510 to reserve your table.

Feb. 13: Pancake breakfast

The Lake St. Louis Mothers Club is hosting Chris Cakes Pancake Breakfast/Brunch Fundraiser at the Lake Saint Louis Community Association Ballroom at 100 Cognac Ct. in Lake Saint Louis at both 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Activities for the event include: catching your flap jacks, raffle baskets, 50/50 drawing, a family picture, face painting and a Valentine’s craft. Space is limited, please purchase tickets in advance. Cost for an adult (age 13+) is $10 in advance, $13 at the door. Cost for a child (age 3-12) is $7 in advance, $10 at the door; children 0-2 are free (Children 0-2 may sit on your lap,

strollers are welcome). Tickets may be purchased online at www.lslmothersclub.com or with a check using the form on the back of the flyer (can be downloaded on www.lslmothersclub. com).

Feb. 13: Seniors dinner

Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Denny’s at 1140 Technology Dr. For more information call Wanda at 636561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.

Feb. 14: All you can eat family style Sausage and Beef Supper.

Bring your Valentine(s) to Friedens UCC on the corner of Zumbehl and Hwy 94 for an excellent meal, country store, quilt raffle and basket raffles. Serving takes place from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Go to www.friedens-ucc.org for more information.

Feb. 14-15: Theater auditions

Wentzville Christian Church announces auditions for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” Feb.14 from 1- 2 p.m. for ages 14 and younger and 2 – 6 p.m. for ages 15 and older; and Feb. 15 from 5 – 6 p.m. for ages 14 and younger and 6 – 9 p.m. for ages 15 and older. Those auditioning should come prepared to sing 20-30 measures of a Broadway style song. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your own sheet music in the correct key. Actors will also be asked to read from the script and learn/perform a short dance. Actors auditioning for a lead role will be asked to sing a song from the musical. Please check the church website (www. wentzvillecc.org) for additional information. Production dates are May 6 - 8. Wentzville Christian Church is located at 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville. If you have any questions, please call Tammy at 636-219-3238.

Feb. 20: Theater performance

Young People’s Theatre will perform “Hairy Tale Rock” in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Performances will be at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636-922-8233.

Feb. 20: Taste of Vegas

Tickets are now on sale for the O’Fallon Chamber’s 4th Annual Taste of Vegas casino night presented by Krey Distributing. The event will take place at the O’Fallon City Hall Gymnasium located at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. This black tie optional evening will begin at 6 p.m. with food samplings from the area’s finest establishments along with wine, beer and spirit tastings. Then from 7:30 to 10 p.m. attendees will be able to try their luck on several casino tables that will be available, including Black Jack, Poker/Texas Hold’em, Craps, and Roulette. Guest will then be able to trade in their winnings for raffle tickets for a chance to win some great prizes that will be drawn at 10:30 p.m. concluding the evening. General Admission is $45 per person and includes tastings from O’Fallon’s finest restaurants, drinks, two raffle entries, $5,000 in gaming money and live entertainment with dancing. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 636-240-1818 or online at www.OFallonChamber.org/ Casino. No one under 21 will be admitted and tickets will not be sold the evening of the event.

Feb. 20: Hunting Heritage Banquet

The National Wild Turkey Federation St. Charles County Long Spurs Chapter will sponsor its annual “Hunting Heritage Banquet” beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the St. Theodore Parish Center gymnasium in Flint Hill/Wentzville. The event includes dinner, an open bar, and one one-year membership in the NWTF. Tickets are $70 per couple

or $55 for one person. There will be games, raffles, a silent auction and a live auction. Proceeds are all used to provide wildlife habitat and promote outdoor activities in Missouri. For advance tickets, call 314-952-0016. Tickets also are available at the door.

Feb. 20: Seniors dinner

Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Blue Sky Café at 9999 Winghaven. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.

Feb. 21: Smoked sausage supper

Don’t miss out on Zion’s annual allyou-can-eat Sausage Supper featuring delicious whole-hog smoked pork sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, applesauce and scrumptious desserts. Dine-in and carry-out meals are served from 12 until 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $4 for children 6 through 12; ages fiveand-under are free (child care available). Carry-outs are also available for folks on the go. Zion Lutheran Church is located at 3866 S. Old Highway 94 in St. Charles, just east of Hwy 364 (Page Extension) at the Woodstone Drive exit.

Feb. 27: Seniors dinner

Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Madison’s at 2974 Hwy. K. For more information call Wanda at 636-5619100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.

March 5: Seniors dinner

Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Llywelyn’s at 7434 Village Center Dr. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.

March 12: Seniors dinner

Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at BC’s Kitchen at 11 Meadows Cir. For more information call Wanda at 636561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.

March 19: Seniors dinner

Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Cracker Barrel at 120 Progress Point. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.

March 24: Time for tea

Have you ever wondered what your treasures are worth? Now is your chance to see your heirlooms through the eyes of a professional, certified personal property, fine art, jewelry and antique appraiser at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s Time for Tea. Join us for this fun and lively afternoon on March 24, from 1-3 p.m., with Maria Gianino, of Legacy Appraisals. You will learn what makes something valuable as well as finding out how to sell the items you no longer want. Individual items will not be appraised at this event due to time restrictions. The registration fee is $7. Tea, coffee, cookies (sugar-free upon request), cake and yogurt will be served. Tickets go on sale at the Cultural Arts Centre on Jan. 15. Register in advance at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre or by calling 636-3976903, ext. 1624.

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Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.

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1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club

Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.

Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.

10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.

Every Tuesday: Meeting

Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club

6:30pm. Location 314.304.7480.

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636-561-6947.

2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table

6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018.

4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets

6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.

Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting

The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers. com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521.

Mondays: Chronic pain support group

American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Library in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only).

3rd Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group

Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required

Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347.

1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society

6:30pm at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563.

2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com.

Last Tuesday of every month, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant.

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7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505.

Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS

7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight.org or 636.256.6823.

Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience

The group meets on fourth Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Spencer Road Library at the Community Commons, 427 Spencer Rd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit www.alz.org/stl.

4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club

6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.

Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal

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Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 first Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636256-6823 for more details.

Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 8-9am & 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521.

Tuesdays and Fridays: TaeKwonDo Ministry 5:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Moses Kim brings Christian teaching into taekwondo. For more information, or to sign up, call 636.561.4347.

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1 – 4 p.m. at Great Location Restaurant at 1799 Mall Pkwy. in Wentzville. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.

Every Wednesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

8-9:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to 6th grade and up. Bring a light and dark shirt for different teams.

1st Wednesday of each month: Hope & Healing

5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.

Wednesdays: Women’s fishing

10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.

Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League

5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section.

Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo

6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.

Every Wednesday, Winfield Foley Firefighters Association Bingo.

Doors open at 4:30, bingo at 6:30pm, Bingo hall is next door to County Market in the Winfield Plaza on Highway 47. For more information, call 636.566.6621 or 636.566.8406.

1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

7pm – 9pm. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers. com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters

6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly free financial education courses for members of the community. Info (including a list of topics): call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.

3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.

Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters

9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Vickie Young at 636.928.7348, or Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.

Thursdays: Rotary Club breakfast

Every Thursday at 7:30 a.m., except the last Thursday of the month, the O’Fallon Rotary Club meets for breakfast at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Gym at 8945 Veterans Memorial Park-

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Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941.

Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.

Thursdays: Rotary Club meeting

The O’Fallon Rotary Club is now meeting at its new location, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org

Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-7:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928.

Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Breakfast

7:30am, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. in O’Fallon. All Rotarians or interested parties are welcome.

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

3rd Thursday of the month, Ladies Night Out Cottleville Crafts, Etc..., 5335 Highway N in Cottleville. Vinyl design class. For more information, call 636.441.2700 or visit www.cottlevillecrafts.com. 2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636.577.0056.

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd. in St. Peters. Veterans who served in any branch of service between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.

Every Friday: Moms Play Group

10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com.

Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry

3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.

Every Friday, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 charity bingo

6:30pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

Every Saturday: Chess

8-11am or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters.

Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.

Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest

11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.

Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo

Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open

at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub.com or www.facebook.com/wentzville-community-club

Saturdays: Bosom Buddies

The St Charles County WIC Clinic is working to become a breastfeeding friendly clinic. As part of this effort, we have formed a breastfeeding support group for our area. What is great about “Bosom Buddies” is that we are not just open to WIC clients! Bosom Buddies is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks. Meetings will be held at the Middenorf-Kredell Branch Library in O’Fallon. We will continue to meet, at the same time and place, on the fourth Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. No registration required.

1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances

6:30pm. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancestcharles.com.

3rd Saturdays: Restore St. Charles Work Day.

8am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Volunteer labor needed to provide the needy in our community with adequate living accommodations. Continental breakfast, safety instructions, and job assignments provided before work begins.

Every Sunday: Wentzville Community Club Flea Market

6am-1pm, 500 West Main St. in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.357.4328.

2nd Sunday: Moscow Mills Lions Breakfast 7am - noon, September - April. Moscow Community Center, Hwy C. $7/ adult, $4/child, under 6 free. www.eclubhouse.org/sites/moscowmills. 2nd Sunday: The Wheelers and Dealers Square Dance 7pm. Blanchette Park, 1900 W Randolph St. www.squaredancestcharles. com. Sundays: Meat shoot Wentzville VFW Post 5317 at 1414 Hwy Z in Wentzville hosts shotgun meat shoots every Sunday at noon. Fourteen rounds consist of seven meat rounds and seven money rounds. First Sunday of the month is open shoot. Other Sundays are .680 minimum choke. House gun available and shells supplied. For more information, please call 636-6391648.

CHURCH Every Saturday: JAM – Jesus and Men’s Bible Study.

8-9:30am, Dardenne Presbyterian Hearth Room, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie.Bible study, discussion, and upcoming event planning. SUDOKU answers from page 9

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