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July 12, 2017

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Girl Scouts collect personal care items for families in need. P.2 Community Living, Inc. provides clients with technology devices. P.3

Healthy Living Preventing and treating lung cancer. P.4

School Two Wentzville educators selected as finalists for presidential teaching award. P.8

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Pictured (from left) are Lauren Krebs, Meghan Morgan, Kelly Behlmann and Jenny Parker at DASA headquarters in St. Peters.

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Disabled Athlete Sports Association marks 20th year of getting everyone into the game By Brett Auten Back in 1997, Kelly Behlmann was just trying to make it through that first week. Fast forward to today and her creation, DASA (Disabled Athlete Sports Association), is celebrating its 20th year in existence. Behlmann’s official title is Executive Director but she is more like the heart, brain and soul of DASA. “I never envisioned it getting this big,” Behlmann said. “It has been a wonderful adventure.” Back when she launched DASA, Behlmann dreamed of providing an affordable service to her “kiddos” that emphasized the abilities each child had rather than focusing on their disabilities. Located in St. Peters, DASA’s mission and vision is that all of those who live with a physical, visual disability, or deaf or hard of hearing, will be given the opportunity to participate in sports and fitness activities designed to improve self-esteem, growth and well-being while instilling family values. While DASA maintains its original goals

and core values, the organization has since expanded into a successful sports club, grooming national champions, international record-breakers and Paralympic gold-medalists. Along the way, DASA has also started community education programs, personal care training and social outlets for youth with disabilities – as well as their families. DASA is a nonprofit organization and its athletes are encouraged to seek their highest level of independence and become involved to the fullest extent with their non-disabled peers and their community as a whole. Its programs introduce both children and adults to activities that promote physical fitness, self-confidence, family values and a positive, team-building environment designed to encourage personal growth throughout all aspects of life. The slow and steady growth came via word of mouth from its athletes which eventually trickled to physicians and therapists. It has grown to the point to where DASA has a staff of six full-time coaches/exercise therapists, year-round programs and hundreds of volunteers.

Alana Treppler, a St. Peters resident, is one of DASA’s cheerleaders. Treppler has had her daughter Lauretta involved in DASA for seven years. “At first I was very skeptical,” Treppler said. “I was very protective of Lauretta.” Lauretta, who is 15, has tried pretty much every program available from archery and tennis to functional fitness and swimming. She was born with an underdeveloped cerebellum which affects her gross and fine motor skills. Three years ago Lauretta delved into the Functional Fitness program and her confidence has grown exponentially along the way. “They never cut (Lauretta) any slack, which I love,” Treppler said. “It’s how you have to be. You can’t baby these babies. She gets treated like a typically developed child. They make her bust her butt while she has fun. DASA has exceeded my expectations. Kelly, the coaches, the volunteers genuinely love the DASA kids. It’s like having a family of 300.” See PLAYING page 2

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PLAYING Continued from cover Jim Landlie, of Troy, has watched his daughter, Katie, evolve from just trying out swimming to track and field to now a member of the U.S. Women’s National Sled Hockey team. Katie, 19, has been involved with DASA since soon after her amputation. “DASA has given her a sense of accomplishment and avenue to be an athlete,” he said. “They have taken her off the sidelines and put her in the race.” The Landlies’ involvement with DASA is over-reaching as Katie’s sister, Kelsey, has become a DASA counselor. But DASA isn’t just all about children. “DASA started as just children and then the children became adults and we kept and developed programs for them,” Behlmann said. “DASA also welcomes all disabled veterans and disabled members of the armed forces to participate in our adult programming. In addition to our normal programming, DASA provides veteran specific clinics in a variety of sport and fitness opportunities,” Behlmann said. “For example, DASA’s Warrior Workout offers a personalized fitness training program that provides an opportunity to continue physical activity after therapy, to become active and physically fit,

and to enhance strength and performance specific to a sport. The one-on-one personal training sessions are individualized to each client’s needs and fitness goals. We incorporate every aspect of physical fitness (cardiovascular, muscular strength, muscular endurance, balance, and flexibility), and our workouts contain a large variety of activities and exercises.” Looking forward for another 20 years, Behlmann would like to see DASA expand to downtown St. Louis and to the west toward Columbia. “We would like to expand our services to places that might not get pediatric physical therapy or has adaptive sports,” she said. Behlmann’s infectious, can-do attitude is at the center of the DASA principals. “I have high expectations therefore the people around our kiddos and adults do as well,” she said. “If you give them the opportunity to do their best they’ll jump at it. It’s very satisfying and it keeps me driven.” For more information, including a complete list of programs and volunteer opportunities, visit dasasports.org.

SCC’s Center Stage Theatre announces productions for its upcoming season St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre has announced its lineup for the 2017-18 season. The season includes five shows of varying genres. The first play of the season is “Night of the Living Dead.” This gripping play brings all the fright of the cult classic to life. A blend of thrilling horror laced with touches of black humor envelops the audience in the action and unfolds into a shocking theatrical ending. Auditions will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 21-22. Performances will be Sept. 27-30. “The Penelopiad” is Margaret Atwood’s new stage adaptation of her own wry, witty and wise novel. Full of music, poetry and movement, this new telling of an ancient story echoes with the fluidity of the original mythic material and timeless resonance for today. Auditions will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 2-3. Performances will be Nov. 15-18. One of the most popular and successful plays of the last century; “You Can’t Take It With You” is a madcap, idealistic comedy that reinforces the idea that you can only live life to the fullest by doing whatever makes you happy. Auditions will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 16-17.

Performances will be Feb. 28-March 3, 2018. “Almost, Maine” is a series of nine amiably absurdist vignettes about love, with a touch of good-natured magic realism. Knees are bruised and hearts are broken, but the bruises heal, and the hearts mend –almost – in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. Auditions will be at 7 p.m. March 5-6. Performances will be April 18-21, 2018. “It Shoulda Been You” puts a modern spin on the traditional wedding comedy, proving that when it comes to wedding day insanity, it’s all relative. It’s up to the sister of the bride to turn a tangled mess into happily ever after in this musical comedy for anyone who ever had parents. Auditions will be at 7 p.m. May 22-23 and at 6 p.m. May 24. Performances will be July 24-28, 2018. All shows will be presented in the FAB theater at the SCC campus, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students and can be purchased online at stchastickets.com or over the phone at 636-922-8050.

Girl Scouts collect more than 1.3 million personal care items for families in need Girl Scouts from across eastern Missouri collected more than 1.3 million personal care items through their largest community service project “April Showers.” With generous support from their community, volunteers and parents, girls collected everything from deodorant to first aid supplies to diapers for local food pantries and shelters. The volunteer hours given to pull off this large initiative are also impressive: Girl Scouts spent more than 34,000 hours on this project while adult volunteers contributed 25,000 hours. “Our founder Juliette Gordon Low believed community service provided Girl Scouts the opportunity to develop leadership in every girl and address pressing community needs,” said Bonnie Barczykowski, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. “We are grateful to our community for their support and are committed to making sure service remains an important aspect of every girl’s experience.” The annual collection drive began in 1998, and takes place during April. Girl Scouts go door-to-door, distributing recyclable plastic bags, and return a week later to collect them. Residents fill these plastic bags with personal care items like shampoo, soap and toilet paper. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri works with Operation Food Search to disperse the donated items to local food pantries and shelters. In 2013, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri set a Guinness World Record for the largest donation of personal care products—1.4 million items. Since the launch of April Showers, more than 19 million items have been collected. “Girl Scouts outdid themselves with this year’s collection of 1,358,496 personal care items” said Sunny Schaefer, executive director of Operation Food Search. “It’s wonderful to see the mountains of diapers, toilet tissue, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, combs, detergent and so many other items that were collected. It is an amazing synergy of thousands of Girl Scout volunteers, corporate partners and generous members of our community helping our neighbors in need.” Over 900,000 people in Missouri live below the federal poverty

Submitted photo Girl Scouts from across eastern Missouri collected more than 1.3 million personal care items through their largest community service project “April Showers.”

level. These families often must choose between buying food and paying for basic needs like housing, heating or healthcare. This choice leaves little room for purchasing personal care items, which plays a vital role in physical health and mental well-being. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits cannot cover the purchase of personal care items and are often expensive. Good personal hygiene can reduce preventable illness and increase selfesteem.

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Community Living, Inc. provides clients with over $14,000 worth of technology devices Twenty-four Community Living clients who participate in the organization’s direct support services programs received the gift of life-changing technology on June 30. During an event held at the Community Living offices in St. Peters, the clients were presented with over $14,000 worth of technology devices, including iPads and iPhones, laptops, desktop computers, tablets and Google Chromebooks. The items were purchased through Community Living’s Technology Fund, which was established in 2016 to provide assistive and adaptive technology devices to individuals with disabilities that are served by Community Living. In recent months, Community Living issued a call for applications, giving clients the chance to apply to receive the devices. “For our clients, these devices represent lifechanging tools with the power to enhance life and job skills, make communication easier and provide an endless array of educational opportunities,” said Christine Rutherford, Director of Development. “We are truly thrilled to be able to use dollars contributed to our Technology Fund to provide this array of tech items to our clients that need them most.” Funds raised for this initiative were generated in a variety of ways, including the receipt of a grant from the St. Charles Rotary Club and donations received from Give STL Day, a spring mail appeal and by donors attending Community Living’s 2016 Legacy Ball gala event. Last year, donations from the Technology Fund were used to purchase technology devices for a handful of clients, with a portion of funds being set aside for the recent call for applications. A total of 24 applications were received and Community Living was able to grant each of the requests. Among the clients receiving technology devices during today’s event was 13-year-old Elijah Rutherford, a participant in Community Living’s SOAR (Social Opportunities and Recreation) program, which provides year-round enrichment and social activities for teens with developmental disabilities. Elijah, who struggles with writing, received a Google Chromebook with a speech-to-text feature designed to help him complete written school assignments more quickly, allowing him to keep up with his peers when computers aren’t

accessible in the classroom. Fellow SOAR participant 17-year-old Antwan Johnson was also the recipient of an electronic device at the event. Recently accepted into the Adult Life Preparation Program at St. Charles Community College, Antwan received a laptop that can be used in class and at home for school assignments. Also receiving a device at the event was Jana Uldrych. Jana is legally blind and utilizes Community Living’s Independent Living Assistance services. After her computer broke a couple of years ago, Jana was unable to afford to purchase another computer with vision software designed to help her read independently. Following today’s event, she is now the owner of a new laptop computer which features the vision software she needs. “So many of us view technology as simply a way to do our work or to stay connected to friends and family,” said Barb Griffith, President/ CEO. “But, for the individuals that received devices today, technology is a critical part of life, and something that they truly rely on.” Community Living client Mike Wood is a recent technology device recipient whose life was changed after he received an iPad Air through Community Living’s Technology Fund last fall. When the fund was initially established, Mike was among the first clients to receive a tech device. Mike has severe autism and is also nonverbal, and he was getting frustrated with his inability to communicate. His speech therapist recommended the use of an iPad Air with Proloquo2Go symbol-supported communication to help him “speak.” The technology, which would have been tough for Mike to afford on his own, has opened up a new world of possibilities for communication. In less than a year, Mike has learned how to operate the iPad and has familiarized himself with symbols that help him communicate. He has progressed quickly, and is now able to differentiate between yes and no responses and can combine symbols to communicate his opinions, wants and needs. “Mike is all smiles when he’s using this technology to speak,” said Cindy Borgerding, Individual Program Coordinator for Community Living. “It’s awe-inspiring to watch how proud he is of himself and how far he’s come as he works to increase his communications skills.”

Local Author Spotlight: Jeremy Meyer Jeremy Meyer is the author of the book “Going Off to College.” Meyer enjoys utilizing his creativity side to write. In his spare time, Meyer enjoys traveling and the great outdoors. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. Meyer is a Certified Public Accountant and resides in St. Louis with his wife, dog, and one-year-old daughter that will be “going off to college” in 2034. “Going Off to College” is a humorous and advice-driven farewell for college students. In the book, there are several memorable lessons that parents often teach their children – coupled with advice on how to adapt to college life. The text is witty and provides millennials with advice that is easy to read and apply to their upcoming new chapter. Overall the general theme of the book is centered on a theme of how fast kids grow up and leave home to go to college – and how difficult that transition is for both the child and parents. Meyer hopes that the book will encourage other parents to have a conversation with their child about important issues they will face during their freshman year of college.

Submitted photo John Ditch, Director of Information Systems for Community Living, hands Felicia Forrest a Strap Stylus and Tab Grabber. This item will allow Felicia the opportunity to have an interactive experience with a tablet without having to hold the item.

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A drugless migraine treatment is an option If you experience migraines, chances are that the symptoms and signs you experience may be different from say the neighbor down the street. The most common symptom is of course the pain. Migraine attacks usually last from four to 72 hours and most people will be free from symptoms between these attacks. But when a migraine occurs, it can have an enormous impact on your work, family and social life. A migraine is also three

times more common in women than in men. Some people can tell when they are about to have a migraine because they see flashing lights or zigzag lines or they temporarily lose their vision. Many things can trigger a migraine: • Anxiety • Stress • Lack of food or sleep • Exposure to light • Hormonal changes (in women)

Of course the most common treatment is the medical treatment approach with drugs. However, studies have demonstrated that even the most effective drugs only work about 50 percent of the time. Rather than mask the symptoms, the neurofeedback approach targets the cause of the migraine. The hyper excitable brain means that the brain is producing too many fast brainwaves. In this hyper and excitable state the brain is prone to migraines. Any trigger such as stress, hunger, and certain foods can push the brain over the edge into a cascade of events that culminates as a migraine. Most people suffering with migraines can predict when a migraine is approaching. They can sense the brain being pushed into that

cascade. In fact one of the more effective preventative measures is to identify and eliminate the environmental triggers. The trouble with that approach is that sometimes triggers are hard to identify and even when they can be identified, they are sometimes hard to avoid. So how can Neurotherapy help? Through the natural migraine relief of neurofeedback, the patient learns how to calm the brain down. The patient is taught how to produce the slower, less excitable brain waves at will. So the next time a patient feels a migraine coming on, the brain can engage this new ability and prevent the cascade of events that result in the migraine. In fact, most patients that have been treated report that they sometimes can

feel a migraine coming on but then it never happens. Up to 90 percent of the patients treated with this therapy have reported a 50 percent or greater reduction in migraine frequency and a 75 percent reduction of migraine severity. Contact us today and you could experience results like this! “For over twenty years I have had to live with migraine headaches at least three or four times a month. After experiencing neurofeedback, my migraines are gone. Why didn’t I do this sooner?” ~Jim B. For more information visit STLNeurotherapy.com or call 314-983-9355.

Preventing and treating lung cancer By Dr. Varun Puri Lung cancer is the leading cause of death by cancer among both men and women in the United States. While there are several identified causes of this disease, the most common is smoking. Learn more about these risk factors as well as the symptoms, treatment and prevention to reduce your likelihood of lung cancer. What are some indications of lung cancer? As lung cancer advances, symptoms may include persistent cough, bloody mucus, pneumonia, unusual chest pain, weight loss, loss of appetite or general lethargy. Many cases of lung disease are not caught early so it’s important to be aware of these possible indications. Who is at risk for lung cancer? Smoking continues to be the most important risk factor for lung cancer, with 85 to 87 percent of lung cancer cases primarily related to smoking. Secondhand smoke, radon exposure and a strong family history of lung cancer are also important risk factors. Of individuals diagnosed with lung cancer, only around 15 percent have not smoked or had significant secondhand exposure to smoke. How is lung cancer treated? The treatment options for lung cancer depend largely upon the stage of the disease. Lung cancer can be categorized as early stage lung cancer, locally advanced lung cancer or advanced cancer. Patients with early stage lung cancer are usually treated by surgery. For locally advanced can-

cer, patients may receive initial chemotherapy and radiation therapy with surgery reserved for selected cases. Treatment for advanced cancer may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy or a treatment based off of genetic testing. What can be done to prevent lung cancer? Lung cancer may be preventable by not smoking and avoiding exposure to secondhand smoke. If you do smoke, quitting now may significantly reduce your risk. It’s also important to avoid exposure to radon and cancer-causing chemicals. By taking these actions, you can help prevent most lung cancers and keep your lungs strong and healthy. Varun Puri, MD, MSCI, is a Washington University thoracic surgeon at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, specializing in thoracic surgery, lung cancer and lung transplantation. To learn more, visit www.bjcstcharlescounty.org or schedule an appointment with Dr. Puri at 314.362.4191.

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Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awardees honored at annual Reflections Ceremony Recipients of Girl Scouts’ highest honors faced the challenge of creating meaningful, sustainable change in their local communities and triumphed. Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards represent leadership journeys that help girls develop confidence while they discover more about themselves, connect with others and take action to make a difference in their corner of the world and perhaps beyond. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri recently presented 419 Girl Scouts with the Girl Scout Bronze Award, 288 Girl Scouts with the Girl Scout Silver Award and 48 Girl Scouts with the Girl Scout Gold Award. Five hundred and sixty-seven people were in attendance as these honorees were recognized during a ceremony at Lindenwood University in St. Charles on June 11. “We are extremely proud to honor a record number of girls who have worked hard to create lasting change in our community to make our world a better place,” said Bonnie Barczykowski, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. “By earning their Bronze, Silver or Gold Award, our Girl Scouts set themselves apart as amazing go-getters, innovators, risk-takers, and leaders.” The Bronze Awardees, fourth and fifth grade Girl Scouts, either work individually or as part of a team to complete a civic-service project. This award challenges the girl and her team to imagine what can be accomplished when partnering with others. The Bronze Award requires a commitment of at least 20 hours. The Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette, girls in sixth through eighth grade, can earn. These Girl Scouts can choose to work individually or as part of a smaller team. Silver Award recipients demonstrate leadership skills as they stay organized, determined and dedicated to improving their communities. The

minimum time to complete a Silver Award project is 50 hours. The highest achievement in Girl Scouting is earning the Gold Award. Girl Scout Gold Award recipients are high-school-aged girls who demonstrate remarkable leadership while they work to solve a community issue. The process requires at least 80 hours of service and often spans months or even years. The Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Award projects themselves are as unique as the girls who implemented them. Many fall under Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s three programmatic focus areas: STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), Money Management and Health. Some of this year’s notable Bronze Award projects include donating sensory learning objects for a school with students who are severely disabled, holding a spring carnival to collect personal care items for a women’s shelter and creating coloring books for children to use during hospital stays. Several noteworthy Silver Award projects involve increasing awareness about the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, creating a map of recycling facilities for the elderly and disabled, plus revitalizing a sensory trail for equine therapy riders. Some of this year’s Gold Award notable projects include assisting in the construction of classrooms at the Light Life Freedom’s new school in New Delhi, India; leading third-grade students in a science workshop; addressing the issue of bullying and loneliness by building a buddy bench; and organizing and coaching a FIRST Robotics team for a group of sixth-graders. Nationally, six percent of all older Girl Scouts earn the prestigious Gold Award, putting them among an exceptional group of women who have used their knowledge and leadership skills to make a difference in the world.

Outdoor summer movie series and Food Truck Frolic continues July 21

Community members enjoy food trucks at Food Truck Frolic.

The St. Charles Community College Foundation, SCC Student Activities and Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce are partnering up to host the sixth annual outdoor summer movie series at SCC. All of the movie nights are free and open to the public. Back by popular demand, Food Truck Frolic will be held in the college’s Red Parking Lot from 5-8:30 p.m. in conjunction with the movie series. Movies will be shown at sundown on Fridays on the lawn outside the Technology Building. Free visitor parking is available in the Orange Parking Lot at the SCC North Entrance located on Mid Rivers Mall Drive. “We love hosting events that bring the entire community together on our campus,” said Mandi

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Smith, SCC manager of student activities. “This evening offers fun for the whole family without breaking the budget.” Outdoor summer movie series schedule: July 21: “Smurfs: The Lost Village” Aug. 25: “Captain Underpants” Sept. 22: “Despicable Me 3” Movie titles are subject to change, and actual start times vary. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and food. Free popcorn will be provided, and snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. The rain location is the College Center gymnasium, accessible from the Yellow Parking Lot near the campus Southwest Entrance.

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Fireworks explosion at local church injures two St. Charles City Fire Department responded at approximately 9:20 on July 4 for a report of a fireworks explosion at 1721 Treetop at Bogey Hill Baptist Church. Central County Fire and Rescue (CCFR) and St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD) also responded. Upon arrival crews found a large fireworks display had misfired, igniting the entire cache of fireworks on site. A small fire was contained to the area of the display. No structures were involved. The fire did produce several additional smaller explosions. There were two injuries reported. One resulted in the transport of a patient from the scene to an area hospital with minor injuries. A second patient was transported home from the scene by private vehicle and contacted 911 later for aid. That patient is also believed to have minor injuries.

Due to the fact that the fireworks display was not professional in nature and deemed for private use only there are no regulations or permits required. The only requirement for use is that the designated dates and times of use be observed which are between the hours of 12 p.m. and 11 p.m. on July 3 and July 4 of each and every calendar year. In this instance this requirement was met. It is important to remember that fireworks can be unpredictable and dangerous and the utmost safety should be used around any explosives. Keeping fireworks away from structures is imperative. Children should never be unsupervised around fireworks and St. Charles City Fire Department encourages adults to be responsible for the lighting of fireworks as opposed to children.

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Gunsmithing, a craft that has been part of American history and culture for centuries, is the July featured “Artisan in Residence” program at The Historic Daniel Boone Home at 1866 Highway F in Defiance. The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 22. With over 20 years of experience in the historic gunsmith trade, gunsmith Bill Loyd is host of the program and will discuss the make and care of firearms, as well as show some of the replica firearms he has created. Those in attendance have an opportunity to ask questions about the process and history of gunsmithing. This free event is appropriate for all ages and registration is not required. Additionally, visitors to the Artisan in Residence program are in for a special treat – Daniel

Boone and his biographer, John Filson, will conduct guided tours of the Historic Daniel Boone Home every hour starting at 9 a.m. Barney Combs and Robert Pecoraro, Kentucky Colonels and Certified Interpretive Guides through the National Association for Interpretation, bring the famous frontiersman and his biographer to life. Guided tours are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for children ages 5-12, and free for active/retired military and children under four. Admission to enter the park and self-guided tours of the village grounds are free. The gift shop is open for guests. Food and drink are allowed on the grounds, but not in the buildings. For more information on The Historic Daniel Boone Home, visit www.danielboonehome.com or call the park at 636-798-2005.

Augusta Bottom Road closed between Emke and Schell The St. Charles County Highway Department closed Augusta Bottom Road between Emke Road and Schell Road starting Monday, July 10 to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorating bridge. Traffic will be required to use a detour route around the closure for approximately two weeks while the bridge is replaced. Local traffic can access either side of the closure location, but no through traffic will be permitted. Signs notifying

motorists of the closure and the necessary detours will be posted. This road project is part of a continuing effort by St. Charles County Government to improve the county’s road system for the safety of the traveling public. For more information about road projects underway in unincorporated St. Charles County, please call the Highway Department at 636-949-7305 or visit http://www.sccmo.org/ Road-Projects.

Energy use while on summer vacation

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As many people go on vacation, the last thing on their mind is the energy that will be used while they are gone and when they come home. Many appliances keep on working, even when you’re not home. Cuivre River Electric Cooperative offers a review of some major appliances and what you can do to help control energy use while you are away: Air conditioner: According to the National Weather Service, July is the hottest month in the St. Louis region. Regardless of whether you are home or away, if it’s 95 degrees outside and you want an inside temperature of 75 degrees, the air conditioner will do whatever is necessary to meet the desired setting. You may save some energy by turning the set-

ting up a couple of degrees. By turning off the air conditioner, your other appliances, such as refrigerators and freezers will have to work even harder. Water heater: The water heater is similar to the air conditioner, and keeps water warmed to a set temperature around the clock. You may notice some savings if you have a newer model with better insulation.. Refrigerators/freezers: These appliances are among the larger energy users in your home. Just like the air conditioner and water heater, a refrigerator and freezer will maintain a set temperature whether you are home or away. Today’s home: Most homes have multiple televisions and home entertainment equipment

that feature instant – on capability. Hit the power button and you instantly have a picture. The instant-on feature of nearly every electric appliance constantly uses a trace amount of electricity to give you the convenience of instant power. Many items like microwaves, computers and especially televisions draw power even when they are not being used. Unplugging appliances will also help prevent damage in case of a storm or lightning strike. It is important to remember that some appliances will continue to run and the best way to save money is to follow the tips listed above. If you have any questions about energy use or your appliances, please visit www.cuivre.com.

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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

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Bedlam

Be careful of salesmen. They are crafty bunch who will try and upsell you at the drop of a queen-sized mattress. We thought it might be time for a new bed. First hint: we noticed our mattress had a deep gorge in the middle. My husband and I would go to sleep on the far side of the bed and I’d wake up in the center of it entangled with arms, legs and a snoring head wrapped around me tighter than an octopus on a breakfast clam. We soon tired of bungee cording ourselves to the outermost edges of the bed and lured by a free TV sale, we wandered into the local furniture store. We were accosted by a clerk who wanted us to immediately jump into bed. Oh my, without even bothering with silly details like courtship or waiting to get our jammies on, off we went. Like a seasoned professional, he wheeled us away from the Plain Jane mattresses on sale and hurriedly guided us towards the deluxe, highend costly models. So, in the middle of the afternoon lying flat on our backs in bed, there we were in front of strangers milling around staring at us. It was just like being at a funeral. People walked by looking down at us weirdly and poked to see if we’d flinch. And I thought it was just me who did that. Our salesman nodded to the pile of bargain items stacked behind us and began his spiel, “You know Oprah has a custom-made mattress and wouldn’t let her goats chew on one of those foam rubber cheapies. You can bet she’s never going to throw out her spine. You deserve no less consideration. So I’m not going to let a few dollars come

in between you losing all the jelly between your vertebrae and living out the remainder of your days hanging suspended in traction. You need a good mattress with memory and a dual support coil system handmade by tiny elves in the black forests of Europe.” “Ummm, aren’t those the same ones who specialize in cookies and live in trees?” “Possible, but everyone has to diversify nowadays in this economy. Now then, this adjustable beauty modifies with a flip of the switch to fold to a sitting position and also curls up on the bottom to offer leg support. You can relax while watching television and eat, read and basically never leave your bed until you’re carried out on a stretcher to the morgue.” I was sold on it, but my husband decided on the goat food. It’s amazing how unimportant spine jelly is when a 36” flat-screen is thrown into the mix. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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School

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Two Wentzville educators selected as finalists for presidential teaching award Julia Luetkenhaus and Stacey Wade are both eighth grade teachers at Frontier Middle School (FMS) in the Wentzville School District, and both have been selected as finalists for the 2017 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).

The award is the highest recognition that a K-12 mathematics or science teacher can receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Wade teaches mathematics at FMS and Luetkenhaus teaches science on the same team at the same school.

“I am honored to have been selected as a finalist for the PAESMT. Teaching is more than a job, it is calling and a passion,” shared Luetkenhaus, one of only five educators in Missouri to be chosen as a state finalist in science. “I am blessed to be a part of the Wentzville School District where the needs of our students are always our first priority and we work hard to support teachers to be the best instructors that they can be. This is not my honor alone, but one that I share with all of my colleagues who work together to make the Wentzville School District a district of distinction.” The awards are given to mathematics and science teachers from each of the 50 states and four U.S. jurisdictions. It recognizes those teachers who develop and implement a highquality instructional program that enhances student learning. “I am honored and humbled to be a finalist,” added Wade. “I am extremely thankful for the

resources of time and money that the Wentzville School District has invested in me and my professional learning. I believe it is my responsibility to pay the district back dividends on their investment through hard work, sharing, giving back, and most importantly, by being the best teacher I can be for the students I teach.” Wade is one of only five educators in Missouri to be chosen as a state finalist in mathematics. Luetkenhaus and Wade represent the fifth and sixth WSD educators in six years to receive this prestigious recognition for excellence in teaching. Two WSD educators: Laura Parn and Kathryn Schack, were named recipients of the Presidential Award in 2012 and 2014, respectively. “Frontier Middle is thrilled to have two wonderful and well-deserving teachers recognized on this distinguished level,” said FMS Principal Jeri LaBrot. “Julia and Stacey pour their heart into their work each

and every day, and our Frontier family is exceptionally proud of their achievements.” The White House will announce the winners next year. Those selected for this presidential honor will receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation to be used at their discretion. They also are invited to Washington, DC, for an awards ceremony, educational events and visits with members of Congress and the administration. The PAEMST award was established by Congress in 1983, and the program authorizes the President of the United States to bestow up to 108 awards each year. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education. The National Science Foundation administers PAEMST on behalf of The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Student robotics team receives $1,000 Operation Round Up grant

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Submitted photo The Wentzville School District Ratchet Rockers Robotics team recently received a $1,000 Operation Round Up grant to help cover operating expenses. This year, the squad won the St. Louis Regional competition, advanced to the state finals and was a World Championship qualifier. Pictured are members of the robotics team.

Dozens of students mill around the former gymnasium at Pearce Hall in Wentzville, working on electrical wiring, designing software and completing other tasks. The goal: get their robots to perform complex actions. In this case, it’s to shoot large plastic balls into a high goal. At one time, the Ratchet Rockers Robotics team had designed one of only two robots that could consistently shoot the ball into the goal and score 40 points independently. Ratchet Rockers Robotics, Inc. recently received a $1,000 Operation Round Up grant from the Cuivre River Electric Community Trust. The funds help cover the nonprofit organization’s various expenses. The group, which has been in existence since 2005, is solely funded by donations and grants. The team, comprised of 50 students from Liberty, Timberland and Holt high schools, has worked tirelessly to be one of the top robotics programs in the state. This year, the team won the FIRST St. Louis Regional competition, advanced to state finals and was a World Championship qualifier.

“We definitely have grown in our performance,” said Jacob Clark, who just wrapped up his junior year. “This was an amazing year. Our best, hopefully, is in front of us.” FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an innovative program that encourages young people to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and career opportunities. During the season, team members meet five days a week, including all-day sessions on Saturdays. Offseason, they practice once or twice a week. The squad is housed at Pearce Hall, on property owned by the Wentzville School District. Team members learn more than just designing and building a robot, but life skills that will stay with them as they grow older. “For every single kid here, it is life changing,” said Teri Clark, one of several adult mentors who help the team. For more information visit www.ratchetrockers1706.org or email ratchetrockerrobotics1706@ gmail.com.

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Cuivre River, CoBank donate $10,000 to The Sparrow’s Nest, Our Lady’s Inn Hidden in the back of a narrow, tree-lined road, a nondescript two-story house sits quietly near a new housing development and just a short walk from strip malls, fast-food restaurants and more. A young mother walks in, holding her sleeping baby following a recent trip to the doctor’s office. A second young mom is at work, a place where her strong work ethic and willingness to learn has led to a recent promotion and a boost in her pay. “We want them to know we are their safety net,” said Carissa Figgins, The Sparrow’s Nest executive director and founder. Several miles away in a rural area between Weldon Spring and Defiance, a toddler walks down the hallway of what used to be an assisted living facility and into a playroom. Her mother is nearby, smiling as her child grabs plastic food for visitors. “We want it to feel like home,” said Peggy Forrest, Our Lady’s Inn executive director. Indeed, this is home — and a chance to get on a path for a brighter future. Both The Sparrow’s Nest and Our Lady’s Inn are maternity homes and a safe haven for homeless, pregnant or parenting mothers who in many instances have nowhere else to turn. Both nonprofit organizations are located in St. Charles County. Each were recipients of $5,000 “Sharing Success” grants from Cuivre River Elec-

Submitted photos Cuivre River Electric Cooperative and CoBank recently awarded $5,000 “Sharing Success” grants to The Sparrow’s Nest in St. Charles County. Pictured (from left) are Denise O’Mara, Cuivre River Electric board member; The Sparrow’s Nest Executive Director/Founder Carissa Figgins and Ted House, Cuivre River Electric board secretary/treasurer.

Cuivre River Electric Cooperative and CoBank recently awarded $5,000 “Sharing Success” grants to Our Lady’s Inn in St. Charles County. Pictured below from left, are Diane Saale, Cuivre River Electric board vice president; Our Lady’s Inn Executive Director Peggy Forrest and Our Lady’s Inn Director of Counseling Angelica O’Neill.

tric Cooperative and financial partner CoBank of Denver, Colorado. Funds will be used to continue providing housing outreach for homeless mothers and their children. Cuivre River Electric and CoBank each contributed $5,000. “Serving our community is a core cooperative principle. The Cuivre River Board of Directors takes this responsibility seriously,” said Ted House, Cuivre River Electric board member. “It is with great joy that we are able to contribute to the mission of Sparrow’s Nest and Our Lady’s Inn maternity homes. These fabulous organizations not only change lives, they save lives. They make a real and lasting difference through love, compassion

Since 1982, Our Lady’s Inn has helped more than 6,000 mothers. The mothers can stay up to a year at both maternity homes. During that time, they will be provided resources to help them transition to independent living. Young moms at The Sparrow’s Nest are required to attend school or GED courses. If they have a diploma, some form of post-secondary education is expected of them. “We have a choice to not give up on teenagers,” Figgins said. “We know we’ve had an impact. There is no judgement, there is no hand slapping. We

and discipline by promoting the sanctity of human life.” The Sparrow’s Nest welcomes teenage mothers who are pregnant or have a child under the age of five. Since 2013, staff and volunteers have helped more than 60 teenage moms and their children, most from the local region. The shelter is licensed to house up to eight children, or any combination of moms and their babies. Our Lady’s Inn opened the St. Charles County facility in 2006 to provide shelter and care for homeless moms residing in Lincoln, Pike, St. Charles and Warren counties. It can accommodate up to 12 mothers age 18 and older, and their children. The organization also operates a shelter in St. Louis.

are proud of what we do.” Older mothers at Our Lady’s Inn are tasked to assist with household chores at the shelter in addition to gaining employment. Two years of support also is offered to each family when they leave one of their two facilities. “They have to learn to juggle everything,” Forrest said. For more information contact: The Sparrow’s Nest, 636.336.2534 or visit www. thesparrowsneststl.org. Our Lady’s Inn, 636.398.5375 or visit www.ourladysinn.org.

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Candidates interested in these opportunities should attend Manpower’s Hiring Events listed below. Participants should set up an account on www.manpower.com prior to attending, be prepared for an interview and bring fresh copies of their updated resume. Friends and family are also encouraged to attend.

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Manpower’s July 2017 hiring events schedule: On-Site at Mid-American Displays Wednesdays: July 12, 19 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 111 Boulder Industrial Drive in Bridgeton. St. Louis Manpower Office Tuesdays: July 18 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 130 S Bemiston Ave. Suite 706 in Clayton. Located at the corner of Bonhomme Ave and Bemiston Ave. For more information call 314721-2152. O’Fallon Manpower Office Wednesdays: July 12, 19 and 26 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 8644 Mexico Road in O’Fallon, located at the corner of Highway K and Mexico Road. For more information call 636-2401142.

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Sports

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Sports you see with Gary B... River City has two players on all-star roster The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League with home games at Car Shield Field in O’Fallon. The team announced that third baseman Josh Silver and catcher Mike Jurgella have been named to the Frontier League All-Star Game that will take place at Joliet’s Silver Cross Field on Wednesday, July 12. Silver a former minor leaguer with the Chicago Cubs, has compiled a .326 batting average through 45 games, all at third base. The thirdyear Rascal also leads the team in runs, hits and is top five on the team in home runs, RBIs and total bases. “This honor shows that the hard work’s paid off through the first half of the season,” Silver said. “It’s a big honor and I am excited for it and ready to have a good time.” Jurgella has also been one of the hottest hitters for the Rascals and especially as of late, batting .385 (15-39) with two home runs over his last ten games. Overall, Jurgella is hitting .290 with eight doubles, six round trippers, 27 RBI, 23 runs scored and is a perfect 7-7 on the base paths. “It’s an honor. There is a lot of talent in this league and to make the all-star team is something special that I’m very grateful for. I’m also thankful for my teammates for their support and help along the way,” Jurgella said. The team has a record of 25-27, in third place, seven and one half games out of first place at the All-Star break. NEXT HOME GAMES July 18/19/20 vs. Lake Erie Crushers July 21/22/23 vs. Traverse City Beach Bums All games at 6:35 p.m., 4:05 p.m. on Sundays Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more information. ~~~Great picks for the big game

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Women hockey players excel on ice and in classroom Twenty-three members of the Lindenwood women’s hockey team were named to the CHA All-Academic Team. In addition to the conference-leading total of 23 All-Academic selections, the Lady Lions established a new conference record with seven co-Student Athletes of the Year. To qualify for the CHA All-Academic Team, the student-athlete must post a 3.0 GPA or better in all academic semesters in which her team was actively competing. In its four years as a member of the CHA, 81 Lindenwood student-athletes have been named to the CHA All-Academic team, and 20 have been selected as co-CHA Student-Athletes of the Year. ~~~Great combination SLAM play for conference championship The SLAM is the area’s women’s tackle football team that plays in the Women’s Football Alliance. They will be playing against the Mile High Blaze from Denver, Colorado for the Division II Championship with the possibility of advancing to the nationals in the playoff series. The Blaze have a perfect regular-season record and a defense that allowed exactly zero points over that time, this has been a banner year for the Blaze. They knocked off the team that ended their playoff run last season to advance to their first conference championship. Aside from a single loss to the Chicago Force, St. Louis has put dominance on display this season, even defeating a Division 1 team. It appears that the SLAM, the reigning Division 2 champions, have not lost focus on what it takes to win. They look even stronger than last season. ~~~Rock it women

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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POP-ular summer snacks

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Crossword Puzzle: SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS

Spice Up Summer Snacks Freshly popped popcorn is a light snack perfect for summer, and you can add just about any flavor to satisfy whatever you may be craving. Start by sampling these topping favorites then taste your way to other creative combinations.

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Garlic salt Parmesan cheese Cumin Oregano Dry taco seasoning mix Dry ranch-style seasoning mix

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French herbs: marjoram, thyme, summer savory, basil, rosemary, sage and fennel

Popcorn Chipwiches Yield: 12

Ingredients:

2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar 3/4 cup dark corn syrup

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cup butter tablespoon vinegar teaspoon salt package (6 ounces) chocolate pieces

1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 pints brick-style vanilla ice cream

Directions:

Keep popcorn warm. In 3-quart saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves. Continue to cook until hard ball stage (250 F on candy thermometer). Pour syrup over popcorn; stir to coat. Add chocolate pieces and nuts; stir just until mixed. Pour into two 13-by-9-by-2-inch pans, spreading and packing firmly. Cool. In each pan, cut 12 rectangles. Cut each pint of ice cream into six slices. Sandwich each ice cream slice between two popcorn rectangles.

Beach Party Popcorn Yield: 2 1/2 quarts

Ingredients: 1 1-2 1/3 2

2 cups assorted seasoned snacks (crackers, pretzels, etc.) 1/2 package (0.56 ounces) bacon-onion dip mix

teaspoon soy sauce drops hot pepper sauce cup melted butter quarts popped popcorn

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 F. Add soy sauce and hot pepper sauce to melted butter. Put popcorn and seasoned snacks in large bowl. Pour butter mixture over popcorn and snacks; toss. Sprinkle with bacon-onion dip mix; toss again. Spread mixture in 15 1/2-by-10 1/2-by-1-inch jelly roll pan and bake 8-10 minutes, stirring once.

Coconut Monkey Mix Yield: 7 cups

Ingredients:

1 cup flaked coconut (unsweetened or sweetened) 6 cups popped popcorn 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

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teaspoon sugar teaspoon salt dash of nutmeg cup dried banana chips

Directions:

Heat oven to 325 F. Spread coconut in 13-by-9-inch baking pan, breaking up any clumps as needed. Bake 10 minutes, or until edges of coconut begin to brown. Spread popcorn over coconut and sprinkle with butter; toss. Sprinkle popcorn mixture with sugar, salt and nutmeg; toss. Bake 5 minutes longer, remove from heat and toss with banana chips. Serve immediately or cool and store in airtight container.

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July 13-14: Theater performance

July 23: Quarter auction

Local youth will bring to life the classic tale of an orphan’s unlikely trip from rags to riches when St. Peters Performing Arts Studio presents the musical “Annie Jr.” at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s Performing Arts Theatre. Tickets are on sale now for three performance times: July 13 at 7 p.m.; and July 14 at 1 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 per person for each show. To purchase tickets, call Ron Jones at 636485-9171. The Cultural Arts Centre is located at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd.

The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 313 will host a “Christmas In July” Quarter Auction at American Legion at 200 Main Street (upper level at Hobo’s) in St. Peters. Doors open at 1 p.m., games are from 2 to 4 p.m. Entrance fee is $10 (includes one paddle). Twelve vendors will be present, as well as many items to bid on. Cash bar, table snacks will be provided, no outside foods please. Seating is limited, reservations are recommended, please contact Ruth McDonough at 314-9419804 for more information.

July 15: Outdoor summer concert and movie

July 26-30: Theater performance

Each summer, the city of Dardenne Prairie Parks and Recreation Department proudly presents the Summer Concert & Movie Series. Featuring the band FanFare and the movie “Finding Dory,” the event takes place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at City Hall Park, located at 2032 Hanley Road in Dardenne Prairie. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.). Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase.

July 16: Country music show

At 2:30 p.m., the Gateway Country Music Summer Show, featuring Traditional Country Music with a host of great singers and the GCMA band Route 67 at Wentzville Holt High School in the C H Jones Auditorium at 600 Campus Dr. in Wentzviile. For tickets call Beverly McManus at 636384-0916 or Dean Raymer at 636-7952014. Tickets are $10 each and can also be purchased at door.

July 17: Art show

St. Charles Community College will host an exhibit featuring artwork from its Continuing Education students and instructors July 17-Aug. 3. The show, titled “Art Extravaganza,” will be in the gallery of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on the SCC campus in Cottleville. The gallery will feature artwork from students of all ages who have participated in the Continuing Education Department’s 2015-2017 classes and summer camps, as well as their instructors. Meet the artists and instructors at a reception from 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 3, in the Fine Arts Building gallery. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturdays. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

July 17-21: Vacation bible school

Join Peace Lutheran Church-Winghaven for a free and fun VBS on July 17 - 21 from 6 - 8 p.m. Children fully potty-trained through fifth grade are welcome. Register online at www. peacewinghaven.org or call 636-5618282. Peace is located at 9320 Phoenix Village Parkway in O’Fallon.

July 22: Mermaids and Mates

Ahoy all ye mermaids and pirates ages three-to-six, join in the fun of piratethemed games and prizes, treasure hunting, craft-making, swimming and, at the end of the program, pizza. Mermaids and Mates will be held from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center at 403 Civic Park Drive (in Civic Park) in O’Fallon. The cost is $12 for O’Fallon residents and $15 for non-residents. Be sure to register for Mermaids and Mates (program 110109-A) no later than Friday, July 14. It’s easy to register for O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation programs online with your email or in person at the Renaud Spirit Center at 2650 Tri Sports Circle or the Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive. Administration Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” July 2630 in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The all-ages show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. July 26-29, and 2 p.m. July 29-30. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.

July 28: Trivia night

Members of the Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon are sponsoring a Trivia Night at the Christy Banquet Center at 9000 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in O’Fallon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the game starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $200 for a table of eight people. Prizes will be given for highest and lowest scoring teams, plus 50/50 drawing and raffle baskets. Soda, beer and wine will be provided. Additional drink options are available through open cash bar. Register at https://secure.portalbuzz.com/register. For registration questions call Don at 314-630-4738 or email collettep9@ gmail.com. All trivia night proceeds will go toward replacing the dilapidated playground equipment at the O’Fallon Salvation Army.

July 29: German club meeting

Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV) meets the last Saturday of every month. Attendees are predominantly German born/raised people who get together at 11 a.m. in St. Charles to speak German, eat a late breakfast or early lunch and sip a cool drink or two. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht Mittagessen), und geniessen ein Gespräch auf deutsch. Over 50 percent of attendees were born or raised in Germany and over 50 percent live in St. Charles County. Meeting location is Culpepper’s Restaurant at 3010 W Clay St. in St Charles (North side of I-70 at Zumbehl Road in St Charles).

July 30: 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, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee Cost for adults is $7, for children six to 11 is $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.

Aug. 5: Golf tournament

St. Charles Friends of Birthright will be hosting the Twenty-fourth Annual Golf Tournament at the Links at Dardenne in O’Fallon. This year it will be a family friendly tournament so gather your friends and their families to enjoy a day filled with golf fun. Capable players of all ages are encouraged to participate. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8

a.m. followed by lunch in the clubhouse. To register, sponsor, donate or volunteer visit http://www.events.org/ friendsgolfscramble.

Aug. 10: Day trip

Dig into large fossil finds, Anheuser artifacts and “mile-high” apple pie as the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre takes a day trip to Kimmswick, Missouri. The historic Kimmswick Bone Bed site at Mastodon State Historic Site provides a close-up view of one of our country’s biggest ice age fossil finds. Bones of mastodons, giant sloths and more, plus 10,000-year-old stone spear points, give you a glimpse into prehistoric life. Enjoy lunch at Blue Owl Restaurant, famous for its milehigh apple pie, and take a timeout to visit some of Kimmswick’s quaint shops before our last stop at Anheuser Museum and Estate. Check out Anheuser family and brewery artifacts and other memorabilia at this historic 23-acre estate, built along the Mississippi River in 1867 with splendid views of the river and its wildlife. The motorcoach bus leaves the west parking lot of St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. at 8:30 a.m. and returns around 4:30 p.m. The Kimmswick trip involves quite a bit of walking, but mostly at your leisure. The cost is $91 and includes transportation, admissions, lunch and gratuities. For more information on this and other day trips offered by the Cultural Arts Centre, call 636-397-6903, ext. 1624, or visit www.stpetersmo.net/arts.

Aug. 12: Parent education program

First Impact is a traffic safety program that educates parents about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law. The goal of First Impact is to reduce the number of motor vehicle fatalities, injuries and crashes among teen drivers. First Impact will help parents understand teen driving risks, enforcement and monitoring of GDL law and serving as a positive role model. A First Impact parent presentation will be held from 8:30 – 10 a.m. at Wentzville Law Enforcement Center at 1019 Schroeder Creek Blvd. in Wentzville. Your new driver is welcome to attend with you. Register at https:// firstimpact.missouri.edu/events/ parent-program-at-wentzville-policedepartment/

Aug. 13: Big band concert

The St. Charles Big Band presents Sunday Serenades, a summer big band concert series, at the Jaycee Pavilion in Frontier Park at 500 S Riverside Drive in St. Charles. The concert begins at 7:30 and is free. Bring lawn chair or blanket. See www.stcharlesband.com for details.

Aug. 19: Outdoor summer concert and movie

Each summer, the city of Dardenne Prairie Parks and Recreation Department proudly presents the Summer Concert & Movie Series. Featuring the band Borderline, the event takes place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at City Hall Park, located at 2032 Hanley Road in Dardenne Prairie. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.). Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Aug. 19: Theater auditions

Young People’s Theatre will hold open auditions for “You Ain’t Nothin’ but a Werewolf ” at 8:30 a.m. in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Auditions are open for youths ages 8 to 18 and will consist of a song that will be taught, a short dance combination and a brief reading from the script. Students auditioning should wear comfortable clothes and shoes (no flip flops) and must be accompanied by an adult. To be cast, students must

either have had Introductory Theatre Workshop I or concurrently enroll in that class in addition to being in the production. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 and Oct. 14; and 2 p.m. Oct. 14 and Oct. 15. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636-922-8233.

Aug. 20: Theater auditions

Young People’s Theatre will hold open auditions for “The Nutcracker” at noon in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Auditions are open for youths ages 8 to 18 and will consist of readings from the script, a dance combination which will be taught and basic movement. Students auditioning should bring dance shoes (jazz, ballet, tap or all) and wear clothes in which they can dance comfortably. They must also be accompanied by an adult. To be cast, students must either have had Introductory Theatre Workshop I or concurrently enroll in that class in addition to being in the production. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 15, and Dec. 16; and 2 p.m. Dec. 16, and Dec. 17. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636922-8233.

Aug. 24: Concert series

The St. Charles Municipal Band presents Down By the Riverside, a summer concert series, Thursday nights at 8 p.m. in June, July, and August. Concerts are performed at the Jaycee Pavilion in Frontier Park at 500 S Riverside Drive in St. Charles. Bring lawn chair or blanket to these free programs. See www.stcharlesband.com for details.

Sept. 3: Big band concert

The St. Charles Big Band presents Sunday Serenades, a summer big band concert series, at the Jaycee Pavilion in Frontier Park at 500 S Riverside Drive in St. Charles. The concert begins at 7:30 and is free. Bring lawn chair or blanket. See www.stcharlesband.com for details

Sept. 9: Craft fair

Tri County Advisory Board to Probation and Parole, Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction invites you to their Fifth Annual Christmas in September Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sept. 23: Prairie Day

Fireworks, music, inflatables, and a variety of other attractions are some highlights of the Dardenne Prairie’s Annual Prairie Day celebration from 12 – 10 p.m. The event will be located at Dardenne Prairie City Hall Park. This celebration will feature food, entertainment, crafts, superheroes and many fun activities for children and adults to take part in. Vendor booths will be on display from 12 – 5 p.m. with St. Louis’ ultimate party band Contagious taking the main stage at 6 p.m. Admission to the event is free for all ages.

Sept. 23: Veterans benefit

Drive for Your Community to benefit Vietnam Veteran’s Chapter 458 is sponsored by Ford Motor Company and hosted by Pundmann Ford at the dealership at 2727 West Clay in St. Charles from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.For further information contact Neal Fix at 636-947-8730.

ONGOING EVENTS Sundays and Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

The Central Missouri Railroad Association meets at Suite 20 in the Warrenton Outlet Mall. This unique organiza-

tion is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. For more info call 636-2795522 or 636-456-0776.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph Street in St. Charles. For more information contact Grace at 636-9464687.

Mondays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Highway in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please all Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I love you, B.I.L.Y., Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at314 993 7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. B.I.L.Y is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

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

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 636561-6947.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

Mondays: 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.

Mondays, 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).

1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314-3047480.

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6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314276-5018.

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

4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets

6:30 pm at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-219-0553.

Every Tuesday: Cribbage Club

1 – 4 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.

Tuesdays: Lions Club meeting

St. Peters Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Old Town St. Peters on Park Street.

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.

Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal

Spotlight

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 636-2566823 for more details.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the IHOP at 3851 Veterans Memorial Dr. in St. Peters. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

Noon – 1pm at Tubby’s Bar & Grill at 506 Droste Rd. in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636-448-4277. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.

Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club

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 800-2723900 or visit www.alz.org/stl.

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.

Every Tuesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

8-9:30pm, in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.

1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30pm at various locations. Info: www. fleurdelisgardensociety.org; Jeanne at 314.605.8563.

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.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Wednesday at 9:15 p.m. at Elder Court community meeting room. For more information call 314-650-1014.

Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 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.

1st Wednesday: 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.

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

2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters

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

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. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

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

Wednesdays: Talk

7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636379-2505.

Wednesdays: TOPS meeting

4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club

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

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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.

7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com.

2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America

Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant.

Every Tuesday: Meeting

Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club

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.

9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521.

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

League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.

Veterans

Coffee

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.

Wednesdays: Marine League meeting

Corp

On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps

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.

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

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Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings

2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star

Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.

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 Parkway in O’Fallon. We are a fraternal group that does good in the community and worldwide while having fun.

St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636-577-0056.

St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.

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

9-12 at Middendorf-Kredell Library on Hwy K.

Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters

Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE

6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636-328-4941.

9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.

Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon

Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest

11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.

Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting

7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. 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

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/wentzvillecommunity-club

7-7:55pm Any level. Info: 636-9281928.

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

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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.

Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville PWK in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-258-1069 for more information.

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

Thursdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

Cottleville Crafts, Etc..., 5335 Highway N in Cottleville. Vinyl design class. For more information, call 636.441.2700 or visit www.cottlevillecrafts.com.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. 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. For more information call Mary Stassi at 636-357-1387.

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7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

3rd Thursday of the month, Ladies Night Out

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Saturdays: Bosom Buddies

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“Girls Trip”

By Steve Bryan

‘Girls Trip’ is one lousy vacation

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In June, actress Elizabeth Banks called out prolific director Steven Spielberg for a lack of female leads in his films. After learning that Spielberg had indeed directed three films (“The Sugarland Express,” “The Color Purple” and “The BFG”) with strong female protagonists, Banks apologized for her original remarks. A film with female leads is no guarantee of quality, though. Even with four talented actresses to work with, Malcom D. Lee, director of “Girls Trip,” let this picture veer off the road. Billed as a comedy, it is crude, disgusting and completely offensive. It definitely shows that actresses can indeed make movies as morally bankrupt as their male counterparts. Regina Hall plays Ryan, a successful self-help author who appears to have the perfect marriage. She uses her upcoming trip to the annual Essence Festival in New Orleans to reunite with her childhood friends: working mom Lisa (Jada Pinkett Smith), gossip blogger Sasha (Queen Latifah) and wild child Dina (Tiffany Haddish). It’s an effort to mend fences and reconnect with their lost youth set against a Louisiana backdrop. On paper, this sounds like a familiar tale that could have been handled with grace, charm and humor. Instead, director Malcom D. Lee takes his female protagonists on a sleazy tour of the Big Easy. Tiffany Haddish’s Dina, for instance, is a non-stop chatterbox talking about body parts and encouraging Jada Pinkett Smith’s more reserved Lisa to hook up with a man or two while at the Essence Festival. To her credit, Regina Hall gives the character of Ryan a semblance of complexity and depth. Hiding marital troubles from her fans, the well-respected author tries to build up her personal brand as her home life falls apart. She also reconnects with Queen Latifah’s character, who struggles not to use her friendship with Ryan for personal gain.

“Girls Trip” is essentially an extended dirty joke that lasts over two hours. A scene where the ladies zipline between buildings becomes a true gross-out moment about Lisa’s weak bladder. The opinionated Dina keeps talking about a sexual technique called “grapefruiting” that later leads to a painfully demented onscreen moment. The ladies also are immune to the consequences of their actions, especially Dina, who is ready to incite violence at the drop of a booze bottle. Fistfights, power drinking and foul language are typically associated with male-oriented comedies, but these actresses leave their counterparts in the dust. If these are the types of female leads Elizabeth Banks wanted, then mission accomplished. Films like this one must be the new norm, with Scarlett Johannsson’s Photo courtesy Universal Pictures “Rough Night” leaving theaters as “Girl’s Trip” arrives on the next flight. Airlines typically recommend travel insurance, and that same recommendation applies to this film because it is one lousy vacation. “Girls Trip,” rated R for crude and sexual content throughout, pervasive language, brief graphic nudity and drug material, opens in theaters on Friday, July 21. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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