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• Labor Day BBQ atMount PleasantEstates

• Big Muddy BluesFestival

• Veterans Festival inForest Park

• The Lion King• Japanese Festival• St. Charles Community

Big (Jazz) Band

• Veterans Festivalin Forest Park

• Japanese Festival• Labor Day Parade

3 • Pooch Plunge 4 • Outdoor Blues andJazz Concert

• River Bluff AlpacaRanch Trip

• Going Batty! (ages 7+)

5 • Herbalooza• Music at the Cabin

6 • 19th Annual St.Louis Art Fair

• Rodney Carrington• Greater St. Louis

Hispanic Festival• Hayrides• Movie in the Park• 5th Annual

Family Camp Expo

7 • Outdoor Blues andJazz Concert

• St. Louis Art Fair• Hispanic Festival• Hayrides• Family Camp Expo• SCC Comedy Night• JJ’s Car Cruise• Kenny Rogers• Pool Paws Dog Swim• Town Hall Meeting• 4th Annual Chocolate,

Wine and All That Jazz

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• 19th Annual St.Louis Art Fair

• Greater St. LouisHispanic Festival

• 5th Annual Family CampExpo

• Trails for Tails 5K Run &1Mile Walk

• Sunday Funday• 6th Annual Hill of Thrills

Soapbox Race• Wheels in Motion

9 • Brunch Favorites• Grandma and Me

Dessert Tea

10 • Swansea Bingo• Jason Mraz• Lindenwood Speaker

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• Meet the Author: JamesDasher (grades 3-8)

• AARP Driver SafetyProgram

• Biggest Winner Kick Off

12 • Biggest WinnerKick Off

• Music on the Meadows• Taste of Wentzville

Autumn Festival• Lunch & Learn

13 • MADCO Outburst• 7th Annual

Augusta HarvestFestival

• Party in the Park• Westport Street Party• Buddy Guy and Jonny

Lang• Mosaics, Missouri

Festival for the Arts• Celebrate St. Peters

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Festival for the Arts• Celebrate St. Peters • Pioneer Days• Beatles Revue• Scott AFB Air Show,

Eckerts & Cahokia Trip• Neil Sedaka• Skynyrd & ZZ Top

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• Pioneer Days• Celebrate St.

Peters 10K Run• Let’s Move! Back-To-

School 1-Mile FunRun/Walk

• Rendezvous in SaintCharles Concert Series

• Social Dance ClassesBegin

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17 • Bone DensityScreening

• Canvases and Cocktails


• OAOA Club for Seniors• The Itsy Bitsy Spider

(ages 4-7)• Music on Main• Senior Day Lunch

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• Disney on Ice:Treasure Trove

• The Shape of Things• Party in the Plaza

20 • Hayrides• Disney on Ice:

Treasure Trove• The Shape of Things• Fall Group Hayrides• Music of Ray Charles• Rush

• David Cassidy: InConcert

• Lt. Dan Band• Oktoberfest• Taste of St. Louis• The Improvised

Shakespeare Company

• Outdoor Bluesand Jazz Concert

• Oktoberfest• Taste of St. Louis• The Improvised

Shakespeare Company• Kid City• The Avett Brothers• 11th Annual Wild in the

Woods Trail Run• 5th Annual Art Fair• Family Fun Fair

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• Disney on Ice:Treasure Trove

• The Shape of Things• St. Louis Chef’s Wine

Country Barbeque• Sunday Funday

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• 16th Annual SCCPresidents Classics GolfTournament

• Medicare Update2012

• Bone Density Screening• Music 360• Silver & Gold Club Coach

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Mosaics Art Festival

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Outdoor Blues and Jazz ConcertDate: Every Sat in SeptTime: 6pm-8pmLocation: Westport PlazaCost: FreeContact: 314-576-7100 or www.westportstl.comJoin us for a free outdoor Blues & Jazz ConcertWednesdays featuring various bands and groups.Concert tent will be located near the main fountain.

SCC Dynamic vs.Static Art Exhibition Date: Aug 28-Sept 21Time: 8 am-8 pm Monday-Thursday, 8 am-4 pmFridays, 10 am-3 pm Saturdays, closed SundaysLocation: St. Charles Community College, gallery ofthe Fine Arts BuildingCost: Free Contact: [email protected]/calendarThe art exhibition will feature the work of sevenregional artists working in a variety of techniques.

Aggie’s Tea RoomDate: Fri-Sun, most weekends in SeptTime: Most, 6pm-10pm: varies by dateLocation: Aggie’s Tea Room, O’FallonCost: Contact for infoContact: 636-379-6878/ www.aggiestearroom.comCome and enjoy music on beautiful outdoor patio.Happy hour specials Thurs-Sat.

Toby KeithDate: Sat, Sept 1

Time: 7pmLocation: Verizon Wireless

AmphitheaterCost: $89-$24.25314-298-9944

or www.ticketmaster.com The Ford F Series presents Toby Keith with BrantleyGilbert in concert at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.

Big Muddy Blues FestivalDate: Sat, Sept 1and Sun, Sept 2Time: 1pm-11pm both daysLocation: Lacledes Landing, St. LouisCost: FreeContact: 314-241-5875www.bigmuddybluesfestival.com Local and national Blues, Soul and R&B performersin the historic streets of Laclede’s Landing; threestages featuring over 30 performances.

Veterans Festival in Forest ParkDate: Sat, Sept 1-Mon, Sept 3Time: DailyLocation: Throughout Forest ParkCost: FreeContact: www.vfstl.com A combination of sporting competitions, amuse-ment rides and concerts will thrill all ages when theVeterans Festival opens in Forest Park in honor ofthe men and women who have served our nation.

Japanese FestivalDate: Sat. Sept 1-Mon, Sept 3Time: 10am-8pm Sept 1-2, 10am-5pm Sept 3Location: Missouri Botanical GardensCost: $15-$5Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Annual festival presentstaiko drumming, bonodori festivaldancing, martialarts, candlelightwalks in theJapaneseGarden andmore.

St. Charles CommunityBig (Jazz) BandDate: Sun, Sept 2Time: 7:30pmLocation: Frontier Park , St. CharlesCost: FreeContact: www.stc-muni-band.comBring a picnic basket, blanket or chairs and enjoyand evening of Jazz in Frontier Park.

Labor Day ParadeDate: Mon, Sept 3Time: NoonLocation: Downtown St. LouisCost: FreeContact: http: www.stlclc.orgSupport your labor union workers and organization

Pooch PlungeDate: Tues, Sept 4Time: 7pm-8:30pmLocation: Progress Park, WentzvilleCost: $10-$8: Must registerContact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Once-a-year chance to let your pooch swim. Eachdog will receive a snack. Door prizes given out.

Outdoor Blues and Jazz ConcertDate: Wed, Sept 5, 12 & 26Time: 6pm-8pmLocation: Westport PlazaCost: FreeContact: 314-576-7100 or www.westportstl.com A free outdoor Blues & Jazz Concert Wednesdaysfeaturing various bands and groups. Concert tentwill be located near the main fountain.

River Bluff Alpaca Ranch Trip

Date: Wed, Sept 5Time: 7:30am-5pmLocation: Leave from MemorialHall, Blanchette Pk.

Cost: $58Contact: 636-949-3580 orwww.stcharlesparks.com Travel to Washington, Mo.

and tour alpaca ranch.Lunch at Cowen’s; tourMeerschaum Company andshop in Washington.

HerbaloozaDate: Thurs, Sept 6Time: 5:30pm-7:30pmLocation: Missouri Botanical GardenCost: $10Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Visit Missouri Botanical Garden for an herb celebra-tion! Guests can enjoy live music while gettingadvice from herb experts. Registration Required.

Music at the CabinDate: Thurs, Sept 6Time: 6:30pm-8:30pmLocation: Legacy Park, CottlevilleCost: FreeContact: 636-498-6363 /www.cityofcottleville.com "The GoldenGate Dulcimer Club" will be playing atthe Cabin. Come and enjoy.

19th Annual St. Louis Art FairDate: Fri, Sept 7-Sun, Sept 9Time: Fri: 5-11, Sat:11-10, Sun 11-5Location: Downtown ClaytonCost: Free to visitContact: 314-863-0278 or www.downtownstl.org Artists from across the nation exhibit high quality,original works of art along with three stages ofentertainment, hands-on activities for children,treats from St. Louis’ finest restaurants and more.

Rodney CarringtonDate: Fri, Sept 7 Time: 7pmLocation: St. Charles Family ArenaCost: $72-$43Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com Rodney Carrington is a multitalented comedian,actor and writer who has recorded eight majorrecord label comedy albums.

Greater St. Louis Hispanic FestivalDate: Fri, Sept 7-Sun, Sept 9Time: DailyLocation: Kiener PlazaCost: FreeContact: (314)837-6100 or [email protected] Folkloric dancers, 7 live bands, KidsCorner with Dora and Diego, lots of food and bev-erages. Arts and crafts and informational booths.Low Rider Car Cruise on Sunday.

HayridesDate: Sept 7,8,15,21,22Time: 6pm & 6:30pmLocation: Frontier Park, St. CharlesCost: $10 per personContact: 636-949-3372 to register or

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www.stcharlesparks.com Hayrides will start at Frontier Park and fun downthe Katy Trail. We will stop at a bonfire to enjoyhotdogs, soda and s'mores. There is a 20 personmaximum per wagon.

Movie in the ParkDate: Fri, Sept 7Time: 7:45pm-9:30pmLocation: Shady Springs Park, St. PetersCost: FreeContact: 636-477-6300 or www.stpetersmo.net Bring your family, some snacks and a lawn chairor blanket, and come prepared to relax and beentertained. Showing: “The Adventures of Tintin”.

5th Annual Family Camp ExpoDate: Fri, Sept 7-Sun, Sept 9Time: 6pm Fri-breakfast Sun morningLocation: Klondike Park, near AugustaCost: $15Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Hosted by St. Charles County Parks Rangers, this isa two-da7 camping extravaganza for all ages.

Middle Eastern DancePerformance by Aisha AliDate: Sat, Sept 8Time: 6:30 pmLocation: St. Charles Community College,auditorium of the Social Sciences BuildingCost: $8-$25Contact: 636-922-8233/www.stchas.eduEnjoy dinner before watching a performance byAisha Ali, an internationally recognized MiddleEastern dancer and teacher.

SCC Comedy NightDate: Sat, Sept 8Time: 7 pmLocation: St. Charles Community College, theater ofthe Fine Arts BuildingCost: $5-$10Contact: www.stchastickets.com, 636-922-8469Comedians Josh Wolf (from Chelsea Lately) andGrant Lyon will host SCC Comedy Night.

The DangersDate: Sat, Sept 8Time: 8:30pm-12:30amLocation: Butler’s Bar & Grill, St. PetersCost: No coverContact: 636-922-9344 or www.doubldee.com The Dangers play Classic Rock, Blues, & R&B atButler’s. Come have a blast! At Parrot’s Sept 28.

JJ’s Restaurant Car CruiseDate: Sat, Sept 8Time: 4pm-10pmLocation: JJ’s Restaurant, St. CharlesCost: FreeContact: 636-949-3500 or www.jjsstcharles.com Car Cruise in St. Charles with cold beer, soda, hot-dogs, and games for the kids. Great time for all.

An Evening with Kenny RogersDate: Sat, Sept 8Time: 8pmLocation: J. Sheidegger Center for the ArtsCost: $58.50-$38.50

Contact: 636-949-4433 orwww.lindenwoodcenter.comRogers has received hundreds of awards for hismusic and charity work. An iconic vocalist with alifetime of music to share.

Pool Paws Dog SwimDate: Sat, Sept 8Time: 11am-2pmLocation: Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center, O’Fallon Cost: $10 dog & 1 person, $3 each extra personContact: 636-240-2000 or www.ofallon.mo.us Raffles, games, prizes and swimming with yourdog. Every dog gets a chance to win attendanceprize. Benefits Mo. Alliance for Animal Legislation.

Town Hall MeetingDate: Sat, Sept 8Time: 10am-11:30amLocation: WentzvilleCost: Free Contact: 636-327-5101or www.wentzvillemo.org The Town Hall Meeting will be an informal, opendiscussion of important City issues, and is open toall residents who would like to attend.

St. Louis Pancreatic Cancer Research WalkDate: Sat, Sept 8Time: 9amLocation: Frontier Park, St. CharlesCost: $60-$50Contact: 1-866-789-1000A great way to increase funding for research andraise awareness for pancreatic cancer.

4h Annual Chocolate,Wine and All That JazzDate: Sat, Sept 8Time: 6:30pmLocation: 105 Lake Village Drive, St. CharlesCost: $60Contact: 636-939-3000 or www.stlunitedway.orgAn evening on the Mississippi . Wine, food, choco-late and live jazz from internationally known localjazz artist Denise Thimes. Benefits United Way.

Trails for Tails 5K Run & 1Mile WalkDate: Sun, Sept 9Time: 9am-NoonLocation: Frontier Park, St. CharlesCost: $25-$20Contact: 636-949-9918www.fiveacresanimalshelter.org Vaccinated, well behaved, leashed dogs areallowed for event. Games, contests, run and ven-dors to benefit shelter animals at Five Acres.

Wheels In MotionDate: Sun, Sept 9Time: 9 am-4 pmLocation: Westport PlazaCost: $20 per car Contact: 314-576-7100Come enjoy this 16th annual vintage car show andlots more. Proceeds benefit National Children’sCancer Society.

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St. Charles Farmers MarketDate: Saturdays, Sept-OctTime: 6am-NoonLocation: North end of Riverside DriveCost: Free to VisitContact: 636-723-2412St. Charles Farmers Market in HistoricDowntown St. Charles.

Lake St. Louis Farmers MarketDate: Saturdays, Sept-OctTime: 8am -NoonLocation: Meadows Shopping CenterCost: Free to visitContact: 314-495-2531or www.lakestlouis-farmersandartistsmarket.con The market brings local growers, artists, andquality baked goods directly to the community.

Wentzville Farmers MarketDate: Saturdays, Sept-OctTime: 7am-NoonLocation: 500 W. Main, WentzvilleCost: Free to visitContact: 636-578-4398 orwww.wentzvillemo.org Fresh food from the growers to you.

Chandler Hill VineyardsFarmers MarketDate: Sundays, Sept-OctTime: Noon-4pmLocation: Chandler Hill Vineyards, DefianceCost: Free to visitContact: 636-798-2675 or [email protected] Fresh produce and products for sale at theVineyard every Sunday afternoon.

Rick’s Roadside MarketDate: Fri-Sun in Sept-OctTime: Fri, 3-7pm: Sat, 8am-3pm:Sun,10am-3pmLocation: 5382 Gutermuth, CottlevilleCost: Free to visitContact: 314-734-7420www.ricksroadsidemarket.com Produce market with lots of activities andmusic for your family. Art and craft classesavailable for all ages: see website.

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Sunday FundayDate: Sun, Sept 9Time: All DayLocation: Main Street, St. CharlesCost: Free to visitContact: 800-366-2427 orwww.historicstcharles.com Live entertainment, food, drink, & fun in the after-noon. Bands will play from 1-3 and 4:30-6:00PM.Area restaurants participating.

6th Annual Hill of ThrillsSoapbox RaceDate: Sun, Sept 9Time: Noon-6pmLocation: Meyer Road fronting Progress ParkCost: $13-$10: register before Aug 26 for EarlyBird discountContact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.orgRacers must be between 4 feet & 5 feet tall, weighbetween 55-120 pounds and fit comfortably in thecar. Ceremony for U.S.Veterans before race.

Grandma and Me Dessert TeaDate: Mon, Sept 10Time: 11am-12:30pmLocation: Historic Heald Home, O’FallonCost: $18-$15: extra child, $5Contact: 636-379-5502 or www.ofallon.mo.usJoin us for an afternoon tradition of sharing mem-ories, tea, activities and dessert at the historicDarius Heald Home.

Swansea BingoDate: Tues, Sept 11Time: 8:45am-4:30pmLocation: Leave from Memorial HallCost: $57Contact: 636-949-3580 or www.stcharlesparks.comPlay bingo and have lunch in Swansea, Il. Costincludes lunch and games.

Jason MrazDate: Tues, Sept 11Time: 7:30pmLocation: Verizon Wireless AmphitheaterCost: $73.50-$30Contact: 314-298-9944 or www.ticketmaster.comMraz’s “Tour is a Four Letter Word” concert withChristina Perri.

Lindenwood Speaker SeriesDate: Tues, Sept 11Time: 7pmLocation: Spellmann CenterCost: FreeContact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwood.eduKelsey Timmerman, reporter and author, speakson “Where am I Wearing? A Look at the Countries,Factories, and the People that Make Our Clothes”.

Meet the Author: James Dasher Date: Tues, Sept 12Time: 7pm-9pmLocation: Spencer Road Branch Library

Cost: Free: Must registerContact: 636-441-2300/youranswerplace.orgFor grades 3-8)Best-selling author James Dashner(Maze Runner) will talk about A Mutiny in Time,the first book in the Infinity Ring series.

AARP Driver Safety ProgramDate: Wed, Sept 12Time: 12:30pm-4:30pmLocation: Renaud Spirit CenterCost: FreeContact: 636-474-2REC or www.ofallon.mo.us Improve your driving skills and update yourknowledge of the rules on the road.

Biggest Winner Kick OffDate: Wed, Sept 12 and Thurs, Sept 13Time: 6pm-7:30pmLocation: Barnes-Jewish St. PetersProgress West Healthcare Cost: FreeContact: 636-344-CARE or www.ProgressWest.org Turn the table on obesity with support, motivationclasses and education. Start down a path to ahealthier you.

Music on the MeadowsDate: Thurs, Sept 13Time: 6:30pm-9:30pmLocation: The Meadows Clock Tower PlazaLake St. LouisCost: FreeContact: 636-695-2626/www.themeadowsatlsl.com Tony Vivano Band. Complimentary balloon twistersand face painters so come out and party!

Taste of Wentzville Autumn FestivalDate: Thurs, Sept 13Time: 5pm-8pmLocation: Wentzville Community ClubCost: $30-$6, ages 5 and under: FreeContact: 636-327-6914 www.wentzvillechamber.com/contact.htmlJoin the Chamber of Commerce and the City ofWentzville at this festival which will include foodfrom over 15 restaurants, live music and more!

Lunch & LearnDate: Thur, Sep 13Time: 11 amLocation: Lake St. Charles Senior LivingCommunity, 45 Honey Locust, St. CharlesCost: $5Contact: 636-947-1100www.lakestcharlesretirement.comChristian Ministry of Bikers for the Homeless-Aprogram which will peak your interest and heart.

SCC Coffeehouse Open-Mic NightDate: Thurs, Sept 13Time: 7-9 pmLocation: St. Charles Community College, studentlounge of the Social Sciences BuildingCost: Free Contact: 636-922-8569/ www.stchas.edu/calendarPoets, prose writers, songwriters and creative non-fiction writers are invited to share their creativityor just to listen. Complimentary coffee and cookies.

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7th Annual AugustaHarvest FestivalDate: Fri, Sept 14 & Sat, Sept 15Time: DailyLocation: Augusta, Mo.Cost: Free to visitContact: 636-228-4005/www.augusta-chamber.org This year’s theme: The Artists of Augusta’s WineCountry. Concert, picnic, Wine Makers Social, Artexhibits and more. See website.

Party in the ParkDate: Fri, Sept 14Time: 6pmLocation: Wapelhorst Park, St. CharlesCost: FreeContact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Live entertainment as well as games, face paintingand bounce houses at this end-of-summer bash.

Westport Street PartyDate: Fri, Sept 14Time: 8pm-11pmLocation: Westport PlazaCost: FreeContact: 314-576-7100 or www.westportstl.comStreet party at Westport Plaza. Join us for thisgreat fall event. See website for more info.

Buddy Guy and Jonny LangDate: Fri, Sept 14Time: 7:30pmLocation: St. Charles Family ArenaCost: $61-$31Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.comTwo musical legends take the stage for oneextraordinary evening of guitar playing as BuddyGuy and Jonny Lang return to The Family Arena.

Community Sit-In Movie at SCCDate: Fri, Sept 14Time: 7 pm Location: St. Charles Community College, outsidethe Technology BuildingCost: Free Contact: [email protected]/stchas.edu/calendarGrab the kids, neighbors and picnic baskets andjoin us for a family-friendly movie (TBA) showingon the big screen outside.

Mosaics, Missouri Festival for the ArtsDate: Fri, Sept 14 & Sat, Sept 15Time: DailyLocation: Historic Main Street, St. CharlesCost: FreeContact: 314-482-5476/ www.stcharlesmosaics.orgThe 18th annual Festival For the Arts features 110juried and invited artists exhibiting and sellingtheir original art work.

Celebrate St. Peters 2012Date: Fri, Sept 14 & Sat, Sept 15Time: NoonLocation: 370 Lakeside ParkCost: FreeContact: 636-477-6600 or www.stpetersmo.netJoin the celebration at this family festival. Food,music (POCO & PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE), fireworks,entertainment, bike rides, marathons, carnivalrides and games and booths.

Pioneer DaysDate: Sat, Sept 15 & Sun, Sept 16Time: 9am-5pmLocation: Daniel Boone Home, DefianceCost: $12-$6Contact: 636-798-2005www.danielboonehome.comExperience a pioneer village and meet the menand women who let to the opening of the West.Music, period skills, games and activities,Blackpowder demos and more.

Great Forest Park Balloon RaceDate: Fri, Sept 14 & Sat, Sept 15Time:Fri, 7-8:30-Balloon Glow; Sat, Noon-6:30Location: Forest Park, St. LouisCost: FreeContact: 800-383-7323 or greatforestparkballoon-race.comAll kinds of festivities abound for the whole family.Balloon Glow Friday NightRace starts late Saturdayafternoon.

Pepperland: The Beatles RevueDate: Sat, Sept 15Time: 7pmLocation: St. Charles Family ArenaCost: $10Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.comBy performing Beatles and solo years with an off-beat, updated twist, Pepperland looks to tune inand turn on the post sixties generations.

6th Annual Prairie DayDate: Sat, Sept. 15Time: 9am-10pmLocation: Dardenne Prairie City HallCost: FREEContact: 636-755-5308/ www.dardenneprairie.org Fun day for all ages: activities, food, entertain-ment, vendors and FIREWORKS!

Scott AFB Air Show, Eckerts &Cahokia Mounds TripDate: Sat, Sept 15Time: 8:45am-4:45pmLocation: Leave from St. Peters City HallCost: $40Contact: 636-939-2386/ stpetersmo.netScott AFB Air Show, lunch, then visit Eckerts storeand Cahokia Mounds. Bring a folding chair.

Neil Sedaka: In ConcertDate: Sat, Sept 15Time: 8pmLocation: J. Scheidegger Center for the ArtsCost: $58.50-$38.50Contact: 636-949-4433/lindenwoodcenter.com With a career spanning six decades, a rare feat inthe entertainment world, Neil Sedaka never ceasesto amaze, and he shows no signs of slowing down.

Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ TopDate: Sat, Sept 15Time: 7pmLocation: Verizon Wireless AmphitheaterCost: $169-$15Contact: 314-298-9944 or www.ticketmaster.comSee these two iconic groups perform together inone fantastic show.



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Celebrate St. Peters 10K RunDate: Sun, Sept 16Time: 8am-11amLocation: 370 Lakeside ParkCost: $20-$15Contact: 636-939-2386 orwww.stpetersmo.net/rec-connectBe a part of the festivities. Medals go to top 3 fin-ishers, male and female, in 8 groups.

Social Dance Classes at SCCDate: Sun, Sept 16 thru NovTime: Afternoon and evenings. Call or go to web-site for scheduleLocation: College Center, St. Charles CommunityCollege, CottlevilleCost: $48 per personContact: 636-636-922-8233/stchas.edu/danceAges 14 and up. Get back into the swing of thingsthis fall. Learn how to swing, cha cha, line dance,fox trot, waltz, jitterbug and more! Classes heldone day a week for eight weeks thru mid Nov.

Let’s Move! Back-To-School 1-Mile Fun Run/WalkDate: Sun, Sept 16Time: 8:10am-11amLocation: 370 Lakeside ParkCost; $10-$5

Contact: 636-939-2386 orwww.stpetersmo.net/rec-connectBe part of the Let’s Move! national initiative tofight childhood obesity and raise a healthier gener-ation of kids. All ages welcome.

Rendezvous in Saint CharlesConcert SeriesDate: Sun, Sept 16Time: 7:30pmLocation: South Main Historic District, St. CharlesCost: FreeContact: [email protected] Free Sunday concerts will take place in 2012 atlocations within the South Main Historic District.

Stage Skills/Audition 101Date: Mon, Sept 17-Mon, Nov 5Time: 5:30pm-7:30pmLocation: St. Peters Cultural Arts CentreCost: $95-$85Contact: 397-6903 ext 1624 orwww.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect Students ages 10 & up are encouraged to expresstheir creativity while being introduced to basicstage acting skills. Weekly class.

SCC Democracy DaysDate: Sept 17-20Time: VariesLocation: St. Charles Community College campusCost: Free Contact: [email protected],

www.stchas.edu/calendarAn educational forum made up of a dozen presen-tations, will explore some of the most urgent issuesin America, including health care legislation andthe November elections, among other topics.

Bone Density ScreeningDate: Tues, Sept 18Time: 4pm-6pmLocation: Progress West Healthcare CenterCost: FreeContact: 636-344-CARE to registerwww.progresswest.org Free screening to determine your risk and learnpreventative steps against osteoporosis.

Canvases and CocktailsDate; Tues, Sept 18Time: 6pm-8pmLocation: Foundry Art CentreCost: $35Contact: 636-255-0270 orwww.foundryartcentre.orgA guided art making experience. Canvas and sup-plies provided; bring wine or spirits: soda andwater provided. Must register.

OAOA Club for SeniorsDate: Wed, Sept 19Time: 11am-1pmLocation: Renaud Spirit CenterCost: $12-$10Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.ofallon.mo.usJoin in the Golden Oldies Variety Game show, com-peting to name the most popular responses toquestions of the golden oldies and the music.

Senior Day LunchDate: Wed, Sep 19Time: NoonLocation: Lake St. Charles Senior LivingCommunity, 45 Honey Locust, St. CharlesCost: $6Contact: 636-947-1100 or www.lakestcharlesretire-ment.comVeal Parmesan lunch followed by bingo.

Music on MainDate: Wed, Sept 19Time: 5pm-7:30pmLocation: North Main, St. CharlesCost: FreeContact: 800-366-2427 orwww.historicstcharles.com Bring your lawn chairs to this free outdoor concert.Food & Drink available to purchase. Music thismonth by The Arbogast Band.

Smash, Schnitzel &S’More Coach TourDate: Thurs, Sept 20Time: 8:30am-4:30pmLocation: Leave from St. Peters City HallCost: $75 Contact: 636-939-2386 or www.stpetersmo.net Tour the Bussen Quarries, Inc. In business since1882 near the Jefferson Barracks Bridge. Meal atDreamland Palace in Foster Pond, Il. Then drivethrough Valmeyer.

Disney on Ice: Treasure TroveDate: Thurs, Sept 20-Sun, Sept 23Time: Varies by dateLocation: Chaifetz ArenaCost: $65-$10Contact: 314-977-5000 or www.chaifetzarena.com Discover endless riches when Disney On Ice pres-ents Treasure Trove comes to your hometown! Besure to see this show full of memories guaranteedto last a lifetime.

The Shape of ThingsDate: Thurs, Sept 20-Sun, Sept 23Time: Thurs, Fri & Sat: 7:30pm, Sun: 2:30pmLocation: Emerson Black Box Theater, LindenwoodCost: $10Contact: 636-949-4433 orwww.lindenwoodcenter.comA contemporary retelling of the fall of man. ALindenwood University production.

Party in the PlazaDate: Thurs, Sept 20Time: 6pm-9pmLocation: Westport PlazaCost: Free to visit: food for sale.Contact: 314-576-7100 or www.westportstl.comTwo live bands featuring Slam and Griffin & theGargoyles. Plenty of BBQ tents and drink specialsfor your enjoyment! Final Party of season.

Fall Group HayridesDate: Weekends, Beginning Sept 21Time: 6, 7 and 8pmLocation: From Broemmelsiek Park, WentzvilleCost: $125Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.orgGroups of 20 per wagon. Reservations required.45-minute ride.

Music of Ray CharlesDate: Fri, Sept 21 Time: 7:30pmLocation: Powell Symphony HallCost: $65-$35Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.orgRay Charles’s friend and protégé, Ellis Hall, joinsthe STL Symphony for a one-night only celebrationof this American music icon.

RushDate: Sat, Sept 22Time: 7:30pmLocation: Scottrade CenterCost: $123-$37.45Contact: 314-622-5435 or www.ticketmaster.com KSHE’s 45th Birthday Party, featuring Rush

Fall City Wide Yard SaleDate: Sat, Sept 22Time: 7am-2pmLocation: Wentzville City LimitsCost: $6 to list sale, $2 booklet of locationsContact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Register by Sunday, Sept 16 to participate in thishuge sale. Booklets available beginning Sept 19ghat City Hall and Progress Park.


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Princess Party (ages 3-8)Date: Sat, Sept 22Time: 10am-11:30pmLocation: Memorial Hall, Blanchette ParkCost: $10 per princessContact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.comDress as your favorite princess and join us for fun,games, crafts and snacks. Tea party will cap offour princess event. Pirate party: 1pm-2:30pm.

9th Annual Paws in thePark Dog FestivalDate: Sat, Sept 22Time: 10am-2pmLocation: Broemmelsiek Park, WentzvilleCost: FreeContact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.orgFREE off-leash “dog festival” packed with contests,prizes, sponsor giveaways, and K-9 and obedienceskills demonstrations.

1st Annual Craft Beer FestivalDate: Sat, Sept 22Time: TBALocation: St. Charles Family ArenaCost: TBAContact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.comThe Family Arena’s first annual Craft Beer Festivalis happening Saturday, September 22.

Experimental Drawing WorkshopDate: Sat, Sept 22Time: 10:30pm-1:30pmLocation: Foundry Art CentreCost: $40-$35Contact: 636-255-0270/foundryartcentre.orgNon-traditional drawing techniques class using var-ious mediums. For grades 6-9. Must register.

Kenny G at PowellDate: Sat, Sept 22Time: 7:30pmLocation: Powell Symphony HallCost: $75-$40Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.orgKenny G is one of the premiere artists in contem-porary jazz.

Saturday Sips in the GardenDate: Sat, Sep 22, 29Time: 2-5 pmLocation: Miss Aimee B’sCost: Food & DrinksContact: 636-946-4202

Great food, live music, MO wines.

College FairDate: Sun, Sept 23Time: 1-3 pmLocation: St. Charles Community College, CollegeCenter gymCost: Free Contact: [email protected]/stchas.eduMore than 100 colleges, universities and technicalschools and most of the branches of the armedservices will be represented at this free event.

St. Louis Chef’s Wine Country BarbequeDate: Sun, Sept 23Time: 1pm-4pm

Location: Mount Pleasant EstatesCost: $50 per person: children under 10 are freeContact: 636-482-9463/ www.mountpleasant.comTop chefs from St. Louis’ private clubs and restau-rants create fabulous meal for charity. Wine tocomplement each meal available for purchase.Must reserve seating.

Sunday FundayDate: Sun, Sept 23Time: All DayLocation: Main Street, St. CharlesCost: Free to visitContact: 800-366-2427/www.historicstcharles.com Live entertainment, food, drink, & fun in the after-noon. Bands will play from 1-3 and 4:30-6:00PM.Area restaurants participating.

16th Annual SCC Presidents ClassicsGolf TournamentDate: Mon, Sept 24Time: 10:30am-7pmLocation: Lake Forest Country ClubCost: $150: 4some, $600Contact: 636-922-8473 or www.stchas.edu/golf Golf tournament to sponsor the SCC Foundation,tooffer scholarships and academic programs.

Silver & Gold Club Coach TripDate: Wed, Sep 26Time: 8:50 am-3:30 pmLocation: Meet at the ColumnsCost: $67Contact: www.baue.comA tour of local dining landmarks! Ted Drewes, Guspretzels, Blueberry Hill and more!

David Cassidy: In ConcertDate: Fri, Sept 28Time: 8pmLocation: J. Scheidegger Center for the ArtsCost: $43.50-$25.50Contact: 636-949-4433 orwww.lindenwoodcenter.com With over 25 million records sold and 18 recordsreaching Gold and Platinum status, his talent, cre-ativity, and tenacity keeps audiences coming back.

Lt. Dan BandDate: Fri, Sept 28Time: 7pmLocation: St. Charles Family ArenaCost: $103-$28Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.comGary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform to bene-fit the U.S. Veterans Art Program and H.E.R.O.E.S.Care program of Operation Homefront Missouri.

Taste of St. LouisDate: Fri, Sept 28-Sun, Sept 30Time: Fri, 4pm-11pm: Sat, 11am-11pm: Sun,11am-8pmLocation: Soldier’s Memorial, 12th & Market Cost: FreeContact: 314-534-2100 or www.tastestl.com Celebration of the best food, art, music and cultureour great city has to offer. Something for everyoneat the event; our array of activities and partici-pants continues to grow each year.

OktoberfestDate: Fri, Sept 28-Sun, Sept 30Time: DailyLocation: Frontier Park, St. CharlesCost: Free; $2 wristband for alcoholContact: 636-928-8672www.stcharlesoktoberfest.com Oktoberfest is a family festival that celebratescommunity and German heritage. Fun and activi-ties; parade on Sat. See website for information!

The ImprovisedShakespeare CompanyDate: Sat, Sept 28 & Sun, Sept 29Time: 8pmLocation: Touhill Performing Arts CenterCost: $30Contact: 314-531-4949 or www.touhill.org A fully improvised play in Elizabethan style. Eachplay is completely improvised, so each play isentirely new. Comedy most droll.

Kid CityDate: Sat, Sept 29Time: 9am-4pmLocation: St. Charles Convention CenterCost: Adults $2-Children 12 and under, FreeContact: 636-669-3000 or www.stlkidcity.com Kid City brings family-focused resources while let-ting attendees enjoying fun-filled family adven-tures. See website for vendors and entertainment.

11th Annual Wild in the Woods Trail RunDate: Sat, Sept 29Time: 9am

Location: Klondike Park, AugustaCost: $35-$25Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.orgSeven-mile race course features many steep hillsand uneven terrain. Runners travel over hard-sur-faced trail, park roads, crushed stone trail, and sin-gle-track natural-surface trails.

5th Annual Art Fair/Family Fun FairDate: Sat, Sept 29thTime: 10am-4pmLocation: Renaud Spirit Center, O’FallonCost: Free to visitContact: 636-474-2REC or www.ofallon.mo.us Listen to live music, meet the artists and buy origi-nal art. Food and beverages will be available forpurchase. Demonstrations and kids’ activities.Fun Fair has carnival games, bounce house, rides,face painting and more.

26th Annual Vintage Car ShowDate: Sun, Sept 30Time: 9am-4:30pmLocation: Frontier Park, St. CharlesCost: Free to visit: $20 to enter vehicle in showContact: 636-928-8672www.stcharlesoktoberfest.com Vintage car show .

Oktoberfest 5K & 1 Mile Fun RunDate: Sun, Sept 30Time: 9amLocation: From Riverside Dr. St. CharlesContact: 636-928-8672www.stcharlesoktoberfest.com


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MO’fun, MO’ excitementat this year’s MO’Cowbell Half

Marathon and 5K...Thousands of runners and spectators

will soon be ringing cowbells and enjoyingthe festivities during the second annualMO’ Cowbell Half Marathon and 5Kstarting 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 7 inFrontier Park on the historic St. Charlesriverfront.

Hailed as the “fastest and flattest coursein metro St. Louis,” MO’ Cowbell isorganized by the civic group Partners forProgress of Greater St. Charles in coopera-tion with Big River Running Company.

“There is a serious buzz in the regionabout MO’ Cowbell, especially when youconsider we had 1,500 runners in 2011and now expect 3,000 or more this year,”said Kerin Abbey, race chair. And yes, sheconfirmed, the name is partially inspiredby the hilarious SNL skit with Will Ferrelland ChristopherWalken.

Runner amenities include tech raceshirts, individual finisher medals, a sou-venir cowbell, and live up-to-the-secondfinisher results. Half marathon runnerswill also receive a 13.1 cowbell car stickerand two in-race split times.

“The 5K run is a new edition to MO’Cowbell and it gives us the chance toinvolve more runners at a wider range ofskill levels,” Abbey said.

Registration for the half marathon is$75 and $40 for the 5K race from now

until runner packet pickup.Another new edition this year is the

Health and Fitness ExMO’. It will featureabout 30 health and fitness companies andwill be held during runner packet pickupat Lindenwood University’s Hyland Arenaon Friday, Oct. 5 and Saturday, Oct. 6.There will also be a Post-Race Party andAwards in Frontier Park starting around9:30 a.m. on Race Day. Come enjoy live

music, refreshments, displays, and photoswith the race mascot, Chuck the Cow!

Headlining sponsors for MO’ Cowbellare Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital andProgress West Healthcare Center, membersof BJC HealthCare.

A portion of all proceeds will benefitVolunteers in Medicine. On Race Day,please bring shoe donations for theShoeman Water Projects collection at theRunner’s Village.

Gotta HaveMO’ Cowbell

MO’ Runner SpotlightsWhen Jamie Palmer

runs a race, he never runsalone. That’s because hepushes his wheelchair-bound brother Robbie, a30-year-old spastic quadri-plegic. And MO’ Cowbellwill be the first halfmarathon for both ofthem! Calling Robbie his driving force, Palmersaid, “He gets to sit back, relax and enjoy theride. I think if it was the other way around, hewould definitely push me in a heartbeat.”

Heather Reding is arunner who started havingdifficulties breathing andthen was shocked to dis-cover she had lung cancer.But even while undergoingaggressive treatment, shenever gave up and contin-ued to run and train.

The week after finishing chemotherapy,Reding crossed the finish line at her first halfmarathon to the wild cheers of family andfriends. Now in remission, she is ready and rar-ing to go for MO’ Cowbell!

For more information, visitMOCowbellRun.com, contact KerinAbbey at 636.441.6880 ext. 230, oremail [email protected].

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The Fastest, Flattest Half Marathon& 5K Course in the St. Louis Region!

Region’s Fastest, Flattest Half Marathon & 5K7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, Frontier Park St. Charles

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• October Owlsand Orchids

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• Center Stage Theatre:Crimes of the Heart

• Exploring Sacred MusicSeminar



• Center Stage Theatre:Crimes of the Heart

• Senior Trivia

• St. CharlesGhost Tours

• Owls and Orchids• Center Stage Theatre:

Crimes of the Heart• The Price is Right Live!• New Dance Horizons• Wizard of Oz Movie

and Sing-along• Hudson & HooDoo Cats• Hayrides

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• October Owls andOrchids

• SCC’s Center StageAuditions

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• SCC’s Center StageAuditions

• Lindenwood SpeakerSeries

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of Life• Basics of Alzheimer’s

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• Ringling Bros. andBarnum & Bailey:Dragons

11 • Ghost Tours• Owls and Orchids• Hayrides• Ringling Bros & Barnum

& Bailey: Dragons• Eighth Blackbird• A Man of No Importance• St. Charles Home and

Remodeling Show• Fall Fest Street Dance• Friday Night Films

12 • Ghost Tours• Owls and Orchids• Hayrides• Ringling Bros. & Barnum

& Bailey: Dragons• A Man of No Importance• Home Remodeling Show• Wild in Woods Trail Run• Chinese Circus• JJ’s Car Cruise• Arts & Fall Festivals• Dogtober Parade• Fall Festival

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• Owls and Orchids• St. Charles Home

and Remodeling Show• Ringling Bros & Barnum

& Bailey: Dragons• 10K, 5K & Fun Run• Rendezvous Ramble

Bike Ride• Imagination Movers


• Norah Jones

15• October Owls and

Orchids• Les Miserables• What Are You Made Of:

Body CompositionAnalysis


• Les Miserables• Senior Day Lunch


• A Man of No Importance• Les Miserables• AARP Driver Safety

Program• Canvases and Cocktails

• St. Charles GhostTours


• Hayrides• A Man of No Importance• Les Miserables• Fest-of-Ale• Haunted Park Hunt• Creepy Creeps of Pilgrim

Road• Clannad

1918 • Ghost Tours• Owls and Orchids• Hayrides• A Man of No Importance• Les Miserables• Creeps of Pilgrim Road• Halloween Carnival• Roy Clark: In Concert• Feeding the Civil War

Soldier• Tribute to the Eagles• Pumpkin Picnic• Spirits From The Past

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• Les Miserables• Creepy Creeps of Pilgrim

Road• 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun

Walk• Free Family Fun Day• Oktoberfest Cruise


• Les Miserables• Scary Movie Marathon• Lunch & Learn


• Les Miserables• Scary Movie Marathon


• Les Miserables• Scary Movie Marathon• Healthy Eating on a

Budget• Flu Shots


• Les Miserables• Scary Movie Marathon• The Script• Amish Country Trip• Fall Dance Concert

25 • Ghost Tours• Owls and Orchids• Hayrides• Les Miserables• Scary Movie Marathon• Fall Dance Concert• Hayride Hoedown • Night of Fright• The Dangers• Sweeney Todd• Wizard of OZ at Powell

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• Les Miserables• Sweeney Todd• Wizard of OZ at Powell

Hall• Halloween Spooktacular• Ghouls in the Garden


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Orchestra: A Night ofDuke Ellington

• Children’s HalloweenParade

• St. Charles CountySymphony HalloweenConcert


• Trick or Treat on Main

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• Owls and Orchids• Center Stage

Theatre: Crimes of theHeart

• Lake St. Louis Oktoberfest• Best of Missouri Market• Racin’ For Rescues• My One and Only• MO’ Cowbell Half

Marathon and 5K• Encaustic Homebodies

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• Ghost Tours• Owls and Orchids• Hayrides• Les Miserables• Fall Dance Concert• Hayride Hoedown • Night of Fright• Sweeney Todd• Wizard of OZ• Flu Shots• Justin Bieber Live• Francis Howell Craft Fair• Halloween Bash• Sips in the

Garden

• Ghost Tours• Owls and Orchids• Center Stage Theatre:

Crimes of the Heart• New Dance Horizons• Wizard of Oz Movie• The Music of Abba• Hayrides• Lake St. Louis Oktoberfest• 4th Annual St. Charles

County Senior Fair• 10th Annual Augusta

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St. Charles Ghost ToursDate: Every Fri and Sat in OctTime: 7pm-9:30pm-Midnight Location: Downtown St. CharlesCost: $20; reservations requiredContact: 636-374-6102 orwww.stcharlesghosts.com Halloween is coming! Reserve your spot on thiswell-reviewed Halloween tour of Historic St.Charles. See website for details.

October Owls and OrchidsDate: Mon, Oct 1-Wed. Oct 31Time: Varies by date: day and evening hoursLocation: Butterfly HouseCost: $6-$4; ages 2 &under: freeContact: 636-530-0076 or www.mobot.org The Butterfly House is expanding its collection ofowl butterflies from 150 to almost 2,000. Orchidsalso on display. Evening hours on select dates.

Cardinal Season Ending SeriesDate: Mon, Oct.1-Wed, Oct 3Time: 7:15pmLocation: Ball Park!Cost: $175.75-$10.50Contact: 314-345-9500 or www.cardinals.com Final series of Cardinal play. Wed is FanAppreciation day: Free ticket to a 2013 game.

Center Stage Theatre: Crimes of the HeartDate: Wed, Oct 3-Sun, Oct 7Time: Varies by day: See websiteLocation: St. Charles Community CollegeCost: $8-$5Contact: 636-922-8050 or www.stchas.eduThis dark comedy play is about growing up, sib-lings, family vendettas and accepting our families.

Senior TriviaDate: Wed, Oct 3Time: Noon-2:30pmLocation: Memorial Hall, Blanchette ParkCost: $10Contact: 636-949-3580 or www.stcharlesparks.comTrivia game on a variety of categories. Coffee,lemonade and snacks provided.

Exploring Sacred Music SeminarDate: Beginning Thurs, Oct. 4Time: 10:30am-NoonLocation: St. Cecelia Chapel in Cathedral BasilicaCost: $150 for 5-week seminarContact: 314-533-7662 /cathedralconcerts.org Seminar focuses on the music of the Mass, how itchanged and developed through musical history.Experts will participate. Lunch with presentersincluded; no seminar Nov.1st.

The Price is Right Live!Date: Fri, Oct 5Time: 8pmLocation: Fabulous FoxCost: $32.50-$10Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.comInteractive stage show that gives contestants fromthe audience a chance to win big prizes by playingclassic games from the show.

New Dance HorizonsDate: Fri, Oct 5 & Sat, Oct 6Time: Fri, 8pm-Sat, 2pm-8pmLocation: Touhill Performing Arts CenterContact: 314-534-6622 or www.dancestlouis.org

Dance St. Louis commissions aquartet of choreographers

from around thenation to collaboratewith St. Louis com-panies to createclever and moving

world premieres.

Wizard of Oz Movie and Sing-alongDate: Fri, Oct 5Time: 7pm-10pmLocation: St. Peters Cultural Arts CentreCost: FreeContact: 636-939-2386 orwww.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect Sing-along Wizard of Oz is an interactive filmexperience, combining audience participation withthe most beloved motion picture of all time. Weara costume if you like.

Hudson and the HooDoo CatsDate: Fri, Oct 5Time: 7:30pmLocation: Foundry Art Centre, St. CharlesCost: $15-$10Contact: 636-255-0270 orwww.foundryartcentre.org Swingin' shufflin' blues, 50's rock and roll androckabilly, and medium tempo dance music, aswell as original songs by founder Hudson Harkins.

HayridesDate: Oct 5,6,12,13,19,20,26,27Time: 6pm & 6:30pmLocation: Frontier Park, St. CharlesCost: $10 per personContact: 636-949-3372 to registerHayrides will start at Frontier Park and fun downthe Katy Trail. We will stop at a bonfire to enjoyhotdogs, soda and s'mores. There is a 20 personmaximum per wagon.

ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of AbbaDate: Sat, Oct 6Time: 8pmLocation: J. Scheidegger Center for the ArtsCost: $42.50-$24.50

Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lin-denwoodcenter.comMillions of people all around theworld celebrate this show as thebest ABBA performance show inthe world from the group ARRIVAL.

Lake St. LouisOktoberfestDate: Sat, Oct 6 & Sun, Oct 7Time: 11am-7pm

Location: Meadows Shopping CenterCost: FreeContact: 636-695-2626 or www.lakesaintlouis.com Lake Saint Louis Ambassadors sponsor the 2ndannual Oktoberfest. Fun, food, music for all.

4th Annual St. Charles County Senior FairDate: Sat, Oct 6Time: 9am-1pmLocation: O’Fallon City HallCost: FreeContact: 636-474-2REC or www.ofallon.mo.us St. Peters senior advisory committees are hostingthe 4th Annual St. Charles County Senior Fair. Gainvaluable information on services for seniors.

Best of Missouri MarketDate: Sat, Oct 6 & Sun, Oct 7Time: 9am-5pmLocation: Missouri Botanical GardenCost: $12-$5Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.orgOver 120 Missouri food producers and craftersoffer fresh produce, baked goods, fresh and driedflowers, herbs, handcrafted items, baskets, woodentoys, custom jewelry and more.

10th Annual Augusta BottomsBeer FestivalDate: Sat, Oct 6Time: Noon-5pmLocation: Augusta, Mo.Contact: 636-228-4005 or www.augustabottoms-beerfest.com Come and enjoy this annual festival in Augusta.

Saturday Sips in the GardenDate: Sat, Oct 6,13Time: 2-5 pmLocation: Miss Aimee B’sCost: Food & DrinksContact: 636-946-4202

Great food, live music, MO wines.

2nd Annual Racin’ For RescuesDate: Sun, Oct 7Time: 9am-NoonLocation: Quail Ridge Park, WentzvilleCost: $30-$25Contact: 636-332-9663/www.westinnkennels.com

October EventsArts & Culture Community Events Sports & OutdoorsKids & Teens Health Seniors Business

Listings are organized in chronological order. Simply take note of the colorcoded categories on each page, scan the dates and locate the types ofevents you are looking for. Or scan the calendar at the beginning of eachsection and cross reference with the appropriate listings. Enjoy your TimeOff!

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Pet-friendly race which benefits Stray Rescue of St.Louis and Gateway Golden Retriever Rescue. Put onyour running shoes and grab your leash.

My One and OnlyDate: Sun, Oct 7Time: 12:30pm-7:30pmLocation: Leave from Mem. Hall, Blanchette ParkCost: $122Contact: 636-949-3580 or www.stcharlesparks.comVisit Stages St. Louis for show, then meal at Amici’sin Kirkwood.

2nd Annual MO’ Cowbell HalfMarathon and 5KDate: Sun, Oct 7Time: 7:30amLocation: Frontier Park, St. CharlesCost: TBAContact: 800-366-2427 or 636-928-WELLChoose the 5K fun run or a half marathon. Bothruns will start and finish in Frontier Park in HistoricSt. Charles, and include a leg through New Town.

Encaustic Homebodies WorkshopDate: Sun, Oct 7Time: 9:30am-4:30pmLocation: Foundry Art CentreCost: $130-$117Contact: 636-255-0270/ www.foundryartcentre.orgCreate your own dimensional artwork withStephanie Rubiano using new techniques. Additionalworkshop Oct 6. Must register.

SCC’s Center Stage AuditionsDate: Mon, Oct 8 & Tues, Oct 9Time: 7pmLocation: St. Charles Community CollegeCost: FreeContact: 636-922-8255 or www.stchas.edu Auditions for upcoming performances of “SteppingOut” comedy. Check website for all the details.Performances in November.

Lindenwood Speaker SeriesDate: Tues, Oct 9Time: 7pmLocation: Bezemes Family TheaterCost: Free: Ticket RequiredContact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwood.eduPamela Meyer, Certified Fraud Examiner on How toSpot a Liar: Cracking the Codes of HumanDeception.

AARP Celebration of LifeDate: Wed, Oct 10Time: 8am-2pmLocation: Missouri Botanical GardenCost: Garden admissionContact: 314- 918-7563 or www.mobot.org Over 50 exhibitors of senior services and products,featuring health screenings, attendance prizes,awards and entertainment.

Basics of Alzheimer’s DiseaseDate: Wed, Oct 10Time: 6pm-7:30pmLocation: Corporate Parkway Branch LibraryCost: FreeContact: 636-344-CARE / or www.progresswest.org Alzheimer’s expert will discuss latest research, diag-

nosis and treatment of various forms of dementia.Class for caregivers and those with dementia.

Peripheral Vascular Disease:ScreeningDate: Wed, Oct 10 & Thurs, Oct 11Time: 4pm-6pmLocation: Progress West Healthcare CenterCost: FreeContact: 636-344-CARE/ www.progresswest.org Screening to help detect circulatory problems inlower extremities. Space limited: appointmentsrequired. Breakfast, results and lecture on Oct.12.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: DragonsDate: Thurs, Oct11-Sun, Oct 14Time: Varies by dateLocation: Scottrade CenterCost: $75-$15Contact: 314-622-5435 or www.ticketmaster.comCircus performers from the farthest reaches of theearth have assembled for “Ringling Bros Presents:Dragons” to showcase their astounding acts of brav-ery and astonishing athleticism.

Eighth BlackbirdDate: Fri, Oct 12Time: 8pmLocation: Touhill Performing Arts CenterCost: $25Contact: 314-531-4949 or www.touhill.orgChicago-based, two-time Grammy Award-winningsextet will perform original music.

A Man of No ImportanceDate: Oct 12-13 & 18-20Time: 7:30pmLocation: Emerson Black Box Theater, LindenwoodCost; $15Contact: 636-949-4433 /lindenwoodcenter.eduMusical theater set in 1964 Dublin. A LindenwoodUniversity production.

St. Charles Home and Remodeling ShowDate: Fri, Oct 12-Sun, Oct 14Time: Fri & Sat, 11am-8pm: Sun, 11am-5pmLocation: St. Charles Convention CenterCost: FreeContact: 636-669-3000 or www.stlhomeshows.com Speakers present seminars on home-related sub-jects. Kid-friendly feature areas. Your source forinformation, products and services for your home.

Fall Fest Street DanceDate: Fri, Oct 12Time: 7pm-10pmLocation: Civic Park Drive, O’FallonCost: FreeContact: 636-279-5614 or www.ofallon.mo.usRock band Contagious will entertain for this streetdance. Concessions will be available.

Friday Night FilmsDate: Fri, Oct 12Time: 7pm-9pmLocation: Legacy Park, CottlevilleCost: FreeContact: 636-755-5308 or www.dardenneprairie.org


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“Monster House” will be shown at Rotary ParkAmphitheater at this free event.

11th Annual Wild in the WoodsTrail RunDate: Sat, Oct 13Time: 9amLocation: Indian Camp Creek Park, WentzvilleCost: $35-$25Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.orgTen-mile race course features varied terrain with afew hills. Runners travel over paved and natural-surface trails.

In The MoodDate: Sat, Oct 13Time: 3pm & 7:30pmLocation: Touhill Performing Arts CenterCost: $49-$29Contact: 314-531-4949 or www.touhill.orgHear all your Big Band faves from Artbeat, a 13-piece orchestra with six singer and dancers.Celebrate the Greatest Generation music.

National Circus of the People’sRepublic of ChinaDate: Sat, Oct 13Time: 8pm

Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the ArtsCost: $38.50-$24.50Contact: 636-949-4433 orwww.lindenwoodcenter.comCirque Chinois, a dazzling new program from oneof the longest running and most distinguished cir-cus troupes in China.

JJ’s Restaurant Car CruiseDate: Sat, Oct 13Time: 4pm-10pmLocation: JJ’s Restaurant, St. CharlesCost: FreeContact: 636-949-3500 or www.jjsstcharles.com Car Cruise in St. Charles with cold beer, soda, hot-dogs, and games for the kids.

O’Fallon Fall FestDate: Sat, Oct 13Time: 10am-5pmLocation: Civic Park, O’FallonCost: FreeContact: 636-279-5614 or www.ofallon.mo.us Music, and shopping at booths, unique arts andcrafts, and delicious food and beverages. 5K andFun Run: 7:30am.

Bella Arts FestDate: Sat, Oct 13Time: 9am-6pmLocation: St. Peters Cultural Arts CentreCost: Free

Contact: 636-397-6903 ext 1624Artists from throughout the U.S.are invited to par-ticipate. Browse the artists’ booths and check outtheir artwork for sale. Entertainment, activities.

Fall Festival at CedarLakeDate: Sat, Oct 13Time: TBDLocation: Cedar Lake Cellars, Wright CityCost: TBDContact: 636-636-745-9500www.cedarlakecellars.com

Annual festival of music, food and fun. See webfor entertainment, etc.

GO! St. Louis 10K, 5K & Fun RunDate: Sun, Oct 14Time: First run: 7:30amLocation: Downtown St. LouisCost: $45-$15Contact: 314-727-0800 or www.gostlouis.org Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities candress in costume and compete for fun. Cash prizesand pumpkin pies. Costume contest and lots of fun.

Imagination Movers LiveDate: Sun, Oct 14Time: 3pmLocation: Fabulous FoxCost: $35-$25Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Rescheduled show from March. This popular livefamily act combines dance and music in interactivefun for all ages.

Rendezvous Ramble Bike RideDate: Sun, Oct 14Time: 2pmLocation: Historic Main, St. CharlesCost: Free: register at event at 11amContact: [email protected] Rendezvous Ramble is an annual family bike ridesponsored by the South Main Preservation Society.The ride begins and ends in the Historic District.

Norah JonesDate: Mon, Oct 15Time: 8pmLocation: Peabody Opera HouseCost: $60-$48.50Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Jones has won nine Grammy Awards and wasBillboard magazine's 60th-best-selling music artistof the 2000–2009 decade.

Les MiserablesDate: Tues, Oct 16-Sun, Oct 28Time: Varies by dateLocation: Fabulous FoxCost: $74-$15Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Brand new, 25th anniversary production of Boublil& Schönberg’s legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES.

What Are You Made Of: BodyComposition AnalysisDate: Tues, Oct 16Time: 4pm-6pm

Location: Progress West Healthcare CenterCost: FreeContact: 636-344-CARE/ www.progresswest.org Learn your body mass index, body fat and otherstats. Learn how many calories needed to main-tain, lose or gain weight.

Senior Day LunchDate: Wed, Oct 17Time: NoonLocation: Lake St. Charles Senior LivingCommunity, 45 Honey Locust, St. CharlesCost: $6Contact: 636-947-1100 or www.lakestcharlesretire-ment.comLunch followed by bingo. Estate Sale 1-3.

AARP Driver Safety ProgramDate: Thurs, Oct 18Time: 9am-1pmLocation: Progress West Healthcare CenterCost: $14-$12Contact: 636-344-CARE/ www.progresswest.org Classroom course for drivers 50 + to brush up ondriving skills and develop safe driving habits.

Canvases and CocktailsDate; Thurs, Oct 18Time: 6pm-8pmLocation: Foundry Art CentreCost: $35-$30Contact: 636-255-0270/foundryartcentre.orgA guided art making experience. Canvas and sup-plies provided; great date night or night out withfriends. Must register.

Fest-of-AleDate: Fri, Oct 19Time: 6pm-9pmLocation: Missouri Botanical GardenCost: $35-$20Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.orgIncludes appetizers, live music, networking oppor-tunities, and of course fresh tastes from the newestand most established microbreweries in the region.

Haunted Park Hunt (ages 21+)Date: Fri, Oct 19Time: 7pm-10pmLocation: Dames Park, O’FallonCost: $18-$15 by Oct 12Contact: 636-379-5502 or www.ofallon.mo.us Night scavenger hunt in O’Fallon’s most hauntedpark! Prizes; bring your flashlight.

Creepy Creeps of Pilgrim RoadDate: Oct 19-21Time: 2pm & 7pmLocation: St. Charles Community CollegeCost: ContactContact: 636-922-8233 or www.stchastickets.com This entertaining family show is full of show-stop-ping musical numbers that will make you veryglad you met the Creeps.

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Location: St. Charles Family ArenaCost: $74-$44Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.familyarena.comClannad have given a unique voice to modern Irishmusic. They have combined a deep love of tradi-tional strains with a bold approach.

Halloween CarnivalDate: Sat, Oct 20Time: 4pm-6pmLocation: St. Peters Rec-Plex SouthContact: 636-939-2386/stpetersmo.netJoin us for dinner, games, crafts and more! Wear afamily-friendly costume and receive a special treat.

Roy Clark: In ConcertDate: Sat, Oct. 20Time: 8pmLocation: J. Scheidegger Center for the ArtsCost: $47.50-$29.50Contact: 636-949-4433 orwww.lindenwoodcenter.comCountry Music Hall of Fame member and interna-tionally renowned instrumentalist and performerRoy Clark performs hits that made him famous.

Feeding the Civil War SoldierDate: Sat, Oct 20Time: 5pm-9pmLocation: St. Charles County Heritage MuseumCost: Free: Must registerContact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.orgEducational, entertaining presentation focuses onthe food that fed the armies of the North andSouth through historic photographs and numerousaccounts. After the program, participants can tryhardtack and skilligalee.

Seven Bridges Road:Tribute to the EaglesDate: Sat, Oct 20Time: 7pmLocation: St. Charles Family ArenaCost: $10Contact: 314-534-1111www.familyarena.com

Pumpkin Picnic (ages 2+)Date: Sat, Oct 20Time: 4pm-5:30pmLocation: Fort Zumwalt Park, O’FallonCost: $12-$10Contact: 636-474-2732Dress in your favorite Halloween costume, pick apumpkin from our 'patch', take a hayride and lis-ten to spooky stories. Hot dogs.

Spirits From The PastDate: Sat, Oct 20Time: 6pmLocation: Daniel Boone HomeCost: $7-$4Contact: 636-798-2005/lindenwood.edu/boone Walk the lantern lit paths to hear stories of ghosts,witches, and those unexplained things in the night.Kid-friendly event; hot apple cider and campfires.

Dogtober Parade and Bone HuntDate: Sat, Oct 20Time: Noon-3pmLocation: Dog Park at DuSable Park, St Charles

Cost: FreeContact: 636-949-3395 or www.stcharlesparks.com Parade will begin at noon from the Eco ParkTrailhead with prizes for best costumes (optional)and other categories. The Bone Hunt will follow forthe dogs after the parade.

5K Run and 1 Mile Fun WalkDate: Sun, Oct 21Time: 7am-9:30amLocation: Winghaven Country ClubCost: $30-$25Contact: 636-978-1440/ www.komenstlouis.org Run and Fun Walk at Winghaven. All proceedsfrom this event support Susan G. Komen/St. Louis.Participants will receive race t-shirt.

Free Family Fun DayDate: Sun, Oct 21Time: 2pm-3pmLocation: Foundry Art CentreCost: FreeContact: 636-255-0270 /foundryartcentre.orgFall-themed art projects, scavenger hunt, lightrefreshments and “Amazing Animals with Kevin“The Frog Man”.

Oktoberfest CruiseDate: Sun, Oct 21Time: 11am-4pmLocation: Leave from Memorial HallCost: $69Contact: 636-949-3580 or www.stcharlesparks.comRelax and enjoy music or dance to a Germanband, enjoy a German buffet on this cruise.

Scary Movie MarathonDate: Mon, Oct 22-Fri, Oct 26Time: 6pmLocation: St. Charles Community CollegeCost: FreeContact: 636-922-8469 or www.stchas.edu Join us for scary movies to celebrate the season!

Historic Nauvoo, Illinois TourDate: Mon, Oct 22Time: 7am-7pmLocation: Leave from St. Peters City HallCost: $65Contact: 636-939-2386 orwww.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect Nauvoo was the religious, governmental, and cul-tural center on the LDS (Mormon) Church from1839 to 1846. Catered lunch and tour.

Lunch & LearnDate: Mon, Oct 22Time: 11 am-1 pmLocation: Lake St. Charles Senior LivingCommunity, 45 Honey Locust, St. CharlesCost: $5Contact: 636-947-1100 or www.lakestcharlesretire-ment.comA Mosaic arts class and Rueben sandwich lunch.

Healthy Eating on a BudgetDate: Wed, Oct 24Time: 6pm-7:30pmLocation: Middendorf-Kredell Branch LibraryCost: FreeContact: 636-344-CARE/ www.progresswest.org

Find out how to trim your food budget while enjoy-ing tasty and nutritious meals. Meal planning, tips,samples from licensed dietician.

Flu ShotsDate: Thurs, Oct 24Time: 4pm-8pmLocation: Progress West Healthcare CenterCost: FreeContact: 636-344-CARE/progresswest.orgWith flu season here, register for these free flushots. Appointment required.

The ScriptDate: Thurs, Oct 25Time: 8pmLocation: Peabody Opera HouseCost: $42-$34.50Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com The Script--Dublin, Ireland’s chart-topping hit-mak-ers, step up to the podium with their Olympic sizednew single, “Hall Of Fame,” featuring globalsuperstar will.i.am.

Amish Country TripDate: Thurs, Oct 25Time: 8am-8pmLocation: Meet at Civic Park, O’FallonCost: $100-$90Contact: 636-474-2732 or www.ofallon.mo.us Stops include the Amish Interpretive Center inArcola, Ill., a tour of the community, Amish meal, atour of an Amish home, and shopping in Arthur.

Fall Dance ConcertDate: Thurs, Oct. 25-Sat, Oct. 27Time: 7:30pmLocation: Bezemes Family Theater, LindenwoodCost: $10Contact: 636-949-4433/lindenwoodcenter.com Don’t miss the first dance concert of the seasonwhen the Lindenwood University DanceDepartment presents its annual fall production.

Hayride Hoedown Date: Fri, Oct 26 & Sat, Oct 27Time: 6, 6:45 & 7:30pmLocation: Broemmelsiek Park, WentzvilleCost: $10.50 per person by Oct. 19Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.orgHayride through park, light dinner, s’mores andmusic by Babaloo. All ages.

6th Annual Night of FrightDate: Fri, Oct 26-Sat, Oct 27Time: Dusk-10pm each dayLocation: Youth Activity Park, Dardenne PrairieCost: $5Contact: 636-561-4964 or www.stccparks.org Children and their families are invited to a spook-tacular Halloween celebration. Haunted house forages 8-16, followed by roller-blading or skate-boarding in skate park.

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Location: Parrot’s Sports Bar & Grill, St. PetersCost: No coverContact: 636-939-3553 or www.parrotsbar.net The Dangers play Classic Rock, Blues, & R&B. Joinus for a great night at Parrot’s!

O’Fallon Fall FestDate: Sat, Oct 13Time: 10am-5pmLocation: Civic Park, O’FallonCost: FreeContact: 636-279-5614 or www.ofallon.mo.us Lots of fun, music. A great family day out.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barberof Fleet StreetDate: Fri, Oct 26-Sun, Oct 28Time: Fri & Sat, 8pm: Sun, 2pmLocation: Act II Community Theater, St. PetersCost: $15-$12; free to active military personnel.Contact: 636-219-0150 or www.act2theater.com ACT II closes its sensational 19th season with thiseight-time Tony Award winning and world-renowned musical.

Wizard of OZ at Powell HallDate: Fri, Oct 26-Sun, Oct 28Time: Fri & Sat: 7pm, Sun, 2pmLocation: Powell Symphony HallCost: $65-$30Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.orgEnjoy the 1939 classic on the big screen as theorchestra performs the soundtrack. Plus, put onyour ruby red slippers and enter our costume con-test! Sponsored by Mercy Children’s Hospital.

Flu ShotsDate: Sat, Oct 27Time: 9am-1pmLocation: Progress West Healthcare CenterCost: FreeContact: 636-344-CARE/ www.progresswest.orgRegister for these free flu shots.

Justin Bieber Live w/Carly Rae JaspenDate: Sat, Oct 27 Time: 7pmLocation: Scottrade CenterCost: $82.50-$37Contact: 314-622-5435 or www.ticketmaster.comThe “Believe” Tour is presented by AEG Live andfeatures Carly Rae Jepsen as special guest. Bieberfever is coming!

2nd Annual Francis Howell Central Craft FairDate: Sat, Oct 27Time: 9am-4pmLocation: Francis Howell Central High SchoolCost: Free to visit: crafters’ booth-$40Contact: 314-302-8141100+ crafters with various merchandise handcraft-ed and direct sales companies (Tupperware,Tastefully Simple, etc). Come for great items!

Dardenne Prairie Halloween BashDate: Sat, Oct 27Time: TBALocation: Dardenne Prairie City HallCost: TBAContact: 636-755-5308 orwww.dardenneprairie.orgPirate-themed Halloween celebration at DardennePrairie City Hall. See website or call for updates.

Halloween SpooktacularDate: Sun, Oct. 28Time: 6pm-8pmLocation: Memorial Hall, Blanchette ParkCost: FreeContact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com A spooky haunted house and a hayride as well asfun games for everyone to participate in. Friendlyghosts.

Ghouls in the GardenDate: Sun, Oct 28Time: 1pm-3pmLocation: Missouri Botanical Garden

Cost: $5 and Garden admission for adultsContact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.orgBring the little ones in costume for a fun-filledafternoon. Enjoy treats at themed stations and visitthe Doris I Shnuck Children’s Garden.

St. Louis Jazz Orchestra: A Night ofDuke EllingtonDate: Tues, Oct 30Time: 7pmLocation: Touhill Performing Arts CenterCost: $25Contact: 314-531-4949 or www.touhill.orgMusical tribute to legendary jazz composer DukeEllington with his most memorable tunes.

Children’s Halloween ParadeDate: Tues, Oct 30Time: 6 pmLocation: Westport PlazaCost: FreeContact: 314-576-7100 or www.westportstl.comHalloween parade and fun for Children at WestportPlaza. See website for details.

St. Charles County Symphony Halloween ConcertDate: Tues, Oct 30Time: 7pmLocation: St. Peters City Center Amphitheater Cost: FreeContact: 636-939-2386 or www.stpetersmo.net Holiday-based concert of spooky, moody music tousher in Halloween. Will be moved indoors ifinclement weather. Costumes welcome!

Trick or Treat on MainDate: Wed, Oct 31Time: 3pm-5pmLocation: Main St., St. CharlesCost: FreeContact: www.historicstcharles.com Treats for children under 12 years who visitHistoric Main Street in costume for Halloween.Then, attend Halloween Children’s Theater atFrontier Park.


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Haunted houses have done agreat job of bringing fear intothe third dimension. Recentidealist have found new andexciting ways to ensure that par-ticipants are not merely scared“stiff ” but are actively involvedin the mayhem. Imagine run-ning a 5k being chased by zom-bies or engaging in a paintballbattle with monsters attacking!

There is always somethingfor the traditional “scare” seeker.Haunted houses all boast ofbeing the most frightful.Choosing the one for you isbasically a matter of preference,age and location.

Hayrides, pumpkin patchesand other activities are availablefor the faint of heart. Whateveryou choose, have a safe and funHalloween. Check out thesesites for where to go....scarefest.com eurekabutcher.comterrorcave.com panicfest.com

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Supplies Network Honored forGrowth & Local Collaboration

Supplies Network, headquartered inthe Missouri Research Park, was recent-ly honored with the Business SpotlightAward from the Economic DevelopmentRoundtable of St. Charles County for the

company’s employee growth and collab-oration on workforce developmentissues with the Missouri Career Center.

Founded in 1972, Supplies Network isa largest privately-owned wholesaler ofIT consumables and equipment, and aleader in managed print services.Supplies Network’s revenues exceeded

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W hen shopping for life insurance,you’ll face several importantdecisions. One of the most

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Pros: You’ll receive great value. Terminsurance can be purchased in large amountsfor relatively small premiums.

You can match terms to needs. Mostpeople purchase term life to provide fortheir dependents. Once your kids are grown,your mortgage is paid off, and your retire-ment is nicely funded, you may have littleuse for a policy.

Cons: The policy is temporary. One ofthe key benefits of term life is also its biggestrisk. If your term expires and you still havelife insurance needs, you’ll re-enter the mar-ket as an older and potentially less-healthyconsumer. That means significantly higherpremiums, provided you’re coverable at all.

The benefit may not be paid. Some peo-ple chafe at the idea of paying for a benefittheir beneficiaries may never receive. If youstay current with your premiums and take

care of your health, you’ll receive no rewardfor outliving your policy.

WHOLE LIFEWhole life insurance provides a death

benefit throughout your life. It also includesa cash value component that accrues valueover time, allowing you to borrow or with-draw funds as needed.

Pros: Lifetime coverage. A whole lifepolicy covers the rest of your life, not just astated term. As long as your policy is inforce when you pass away, your beneficiarieswill receive a death benefit.

You’ll retain access to your money. The

premiums you pay for a whole life policybecome part of the policy’s cash value. Afteran introductory period, this cash valuebecomes available to you through loans1 oras a surrender value. You can even report thecash value as an asset when applying for aline of credit. Any way you choose to use it– if you choose to use it – the cash value ofa whole life policy provides another level offinancial security for your family.

You may receive dividends. Although

dividends are not guaranteed, the possibilityof earning extra income is an attractive fea-ture. Cons: Higher initial premiums. The firstyears are often higher, however, the lifetimelevels become more ffordable over time,while renewals can involve significanti-ncreases in premiums. Be sure to discussyour options with a qualified insurance rep-resentative or certified financial planner andconsult your tax and legal advisor regardingyour situation.

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Once upon a time, libraries werepretty dull destinations for somepeople. If you weren’t a book-

worm (like me), you visited the library toget books for school assignments or forresearch on a topic of special interest.

My local library was housed inside theCity Hall of my town. When I steppedinside the building, the smell of the books

mingled with the odor of the freshly-mopped hallway floor leading there. I still remember my librarian, Mrs.McMullen. She was probably in her 40’s,but looked ancient to my 11-year-oldeyes. She wore glasses (of course) andmet me with a smile that both welcomedme and warned me to be quiet and to“respect the collection.”

The walls were bare, except for a fewwatercolor paintings from local artists.There was no sound unless Mrs.McMullen was stamping due dates insidebooks or someone was thumbing throughthe card catalog.

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Middendorf-KredellBranch2750 Highway KO’Fallon 63368636-978-7926

Spencer RoadBranch427 Spencer RoadSt. Peters 63376636-447-2320

Corporate ParkwayBranch1200 CorporateParkwayWentzville 63385636-332-8280

Deer Run Branch1300 North MainO’Fallon 63366636-978-3251

Kisker Road Branch1000 Kisker RoadSt. Charles 63304636-447-7323

McClay Branch2760 McClay RoadSt. Charles 63303636-441-7577

Library Express atDiscovery Village378 Shadow PinesDriveWentzville 63385636-332-6474

Library Express atWinghaven7435 Village CenterDriveO’Fallon 63368636-561-3385

Boone’s Trail Branch#10 Fiddlecreek PlazaNew Melle 63365636-398-6200

North CountyBranch1825 CommonfieldRoadPortage des Sioux63373636-753-3070

South CountyBranch198 Jackson StreetAugusta 63332636-228-4855

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• Magazines for every interest arestocked to be read in comfy chairs orchecked out (FREE)

• Teen books and series: vampires,romance, dystopia, humor and every-thing in between are available (FREE)

• Library personnel greet you with asmile and offer real help in findingjust what you like (FREE)

• Oh, yeah. BOOKS. The newest best-sellers are here, along with award-win-ning novels and nonfiction books tosuit every taste and age, from toddlersto seniors (FREE).

Ready to Connect,Home or Away

Each library branch in your area hasWi-Fi available for you. Just come insidewith your computer and relax. You cansurf to your heart’s content, or study inthe secluded nooks throughout the build-ing.

And when you go home, you can takethe library with you.

Your library district has an online cat-alog that rivals Amazon’s, with searchoptions to help you find everything you’relooking for. Visit their homepage andreserve, renew and request books ormedia.

Download audio books or EBooksand take them wherever you go. Needhelp learning how to use that Nook,Kindle, or other device to check out

books? Find tutorials and help on thewebsite, or come in.

With your library card, you can accessdozens of electronic resources, both athome and in the library.

These Sites Can Help You:• Fix your car• Find a phone number or address any-

where • Research a personal or academic topic• Cook up a new menu• Learn about the latest in medicine and

technology• Get homework help and take practice

tests for college admission• Discover a relative on your family tree• SO MUCH MORE!

Your mind will be boggled by thesheer volume of information you can seeon the library’s webpage. Check the calen-dar for programs you like, and register toattend. Book a meeting room for yourgroup. Learn about any topic under thesun. Find fun activities for your kids—and you!—to enjoy, and learn aboutauthors and books you’ll love.

Stuffy is Gone - Seriously Libraries aren’t austere institutions

with dusty tomes anymore. Your libraryis as up-to-date as the latest bestseller listand knows how to make you feel wel-come…they’ll even let you talk and enjoyyourself!

Stop in and say hello to the library.They’ve been waiting for you since thosebook report days, and they’re anxious toshow you what’s new.

By Robin Garrison Leach

“Books to You” ProgramSt. Charles City-County Library

offers their BOOKS TO YOU pro-gram for customers who are home-bound or have driving limitations.Your materials can be delivered direct-ly to your home. Volunteers are pairedwith these customers and bring read-ing material tailored to the client’sinterests.

To receive BOOKS TO YOU pro-gram services or to learn more aboutit, call the Deer Run Branch at 636-978-3261.

Don’t Have a Library Card?Stop by any St. Charles City-

County Library location and presentidentification, such as a driver'slicense, showing your name and cur-rent address.

Library cards are free to those wholive in or pay property taxes to the St.Charles City-County Library Districtor the following library districts (St.Charles Library District has reciprocallending agreements with theselibraries):

St. LouisCounty LibrarySt. Louis (City) Public Library The Municipal Library Consortium(MLC) of St. Louis County whichincludes: • Brentwood • Ferguson• Kirkwood• Maplewood• Richmond Heights• Rock Hill• University City • Valley Park• Webster Groves

A library card is $80 per year perfamily for anyone who does not livein St. Charles County or a reciprocalservice area.

If your last visit to the library was more than a few yearsago, you are missing out on one of the best resources in yourneighborhood for music, movies, books and special eventsfor everyone in your family.

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With the weather finally coolinginto fall’s welcome chill, it’stime to get out and feel alive

again. The trees may not color as beauti-fully as we’d like because of the summerdrought, but the appeal of enjoyingnature at its most accommodating is stillreason to celebrate.

What better way to get outdoors andreconnect with nature than to take a lazy,relaxed trip along the highway that offersthe best wines in the most beautiful set-tings in Missouri. Highway 94 in St.Charles County gives a sweeping view ofthe Missouri River Valley and is national-ly recognized as the very first federallyapproved American Viticultural Area.With only 15-square miles to call its own,our Weinstrasse (wine trail) producessome of the finest wines in America.

Our geographic diversity made thisarea uniquely suited to wine production.Flooding in the Missouri River Valley in1872 caused the river to change itscourse, leaving behind a distinct soil typein the Augusta area. The vineyards plant-ed here in the years following the floodsyielded crops that began receiving wide-spread recognition for their distinctive fla-vors and profiles.

Through the years, the vineyardsthroughout the Weinstrasse have gainedinternational attention and local acclaim,winning multiple awards. Visitors to thewineries enjoy an experience in taste andscenic beauty and relaxed sophisticationthat rivals any other in the country.

Discover these award-winning wines atfour family owned wineries: Sugar Creek,Augusta, Balducci, and Montelle—alongwith several other outstanding wineries—and enjoy more than 100 different selec-tions in wines. With so many locationsand wine choices, you’re sure to find yourown favorite place to visit again andagain.

MISSOURIWEINSTRASSESUGAR CREEK VINEYARDS& WINERY125 Boone Country Lane, Defiancewww.sugarcreekwines.com 636-987-2400

In 1984, Ken and Becky Miller soldeverything and moved from Kirkwood totheir dream property in Defiance. In theyears following, their leap of faith hasyielded a business that gives them greatjoy.

Ken’s grandfather, Michael Belmonte,came to America from Italy. He had apassion for wine-making that coursedthrough generational veins. Sugar CreekWinery offers a signature red wine, called“Michael’s” that pays tribute to Ken’sgrandfather and his influence.

Becky’s son, Chris, learned about wine-making in Napa Valley and brought hisexpertise home to Missouri to join themas their winemaker.

April through November, the weekendsat Sugar Creek in Defiance are alive withmusic, food and a relaxing atmosphere.Whether you choose to sit outside on theterraces, visit the tasting rooms or loungein the parlor of this turn-of-the-centuryVictorian home, you will find your visitan unforgettable experience.

Their wines and other offerings soundas delicious and unique as the wineryitself. Names like Blackberry Thicket andRaspberry Patch mingle with other estate-

grown selections and give a variety ofchoices for every palate.

Whether you decide to enjoy yourwine here or take it home, you will tasteand appreciate the Millers’ personaltouch.

Missouri’s WeinstrasseTake a Scenic Trip Through Wine Country

Missouri’s WeinstrasseTake a Scenic Trip Through Wine Country

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Winery HoursBALDUCCI VINEYARDSHours: Mon-Thurs 11am-5:30pm; Fri 11am-9pm: Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 11am-6pmOpen Daily for LunchLive Music Sats and Suns,April through October2-6 pm or 3-7 pmFull menu served Fri, Sat and SunBalducci’s WinefestRestaurant & Bar12527 Bennington Pl St. Louis, Mo. 63146314-576-5024

SUGAR CREEK VINEYARDS & WINERYHours: Mon thru Sat 10-5:30pm; Fri, June, July& August only - 10am-10pm; Sun-Noon-5:30pm Live Music Sats and Suns April through October.Open all year but hours change-Check website

AUGUSTA WINERYWine and Beer Garden Hours:Sat & Sun, Noon-5pmApril thru 1st Weekend in Nov.Tasting Room Hours:Open Year Round- Mon-Fri: 10am-5:30pm; Sat:10am-6pm;Sun: Noon-6pmPicnic Baskets Welcome! No outside beverages. LiveMusic Sats and Suns

MONTELLE WINERYTasting Room: Open DailyWinery Hours: May thru Sept:Mon-Thurs: 10am-5:30pm;Fri: 10am-9pm; Sat: 10am-10pmSun: 11am-6pmOct thru Apr: Mon-Thurs: 10am-5:30pm; Fri:10am-5:30 pm;Sat: 10am-6pm;Sun:11am-6pmKlondike Café Hours:Varies by day and date: (See Website)11am-3pm, 11am-5pm or 11am-8pm; SundayDinner Hours: Fri and Sat Evenings: 7pm RSVPOnlyLive Music Sats and SunsNOTE: Most Wineries Closed New Year’s Day,Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas Day

See moweinstrasse.comfor more information

Ken and Becky Millerand son, Chris Lorch


BALDUCCI VINEYARDS6601 Highway 94 South, Augustawww.balduccivineyards.com 636-482-VINO (8466)

Fall is the perfect time to treat yourselfto the view from Balducci Vineyards.Atop a hill overlooking 76 acres of farm-land, vineyard and countryside, you willfind it easy to relax on their scenic ter-races and inside the tasting room.

Rick and Carol Balducci, who estab-lished the vineyards in 1988 and openedthe restaurant and wine garden in 2001,want your family to feel right at home.

Nic, their son, is training to becomethe new winemaker. Carol runs therestaurant, serving award-winning faresimilar to their Balducci’s Restaurant inMaryland Heights, which they’ve ownedfor 37 years. And Rick is in charge of thevineyards and other phases of the business.

With so much acreage and a magnifi-cent setting, Balducci’s can accommodategroups and occasions of any size. Theyinvite you to sample their wines and spe-cial beers, dine in their restaurant, or justbring a blanket and picnic basket for yourown version of Paradise.

Their wines, both red and white, rangefrom dry to sweet. Their best seller is aRiesling-style wine called Sonata.

Visit for the atmosphere, historic view,incredible food, and - of course- the out-standing wines.

MONTELLE WINERY201 Montelle Drive, Augustawww.montelle.com1-888-595-WINE or 636-228-4464

Just outside Augusta, Montelle is a 20-acre spread of heaven atop Osage Ridge.Founded in 1970 by Clayton Byers, itwas purchased by present owner andwinemaker, Tony Kooyumjian, in 1988.

With a philosophy of respect for theenvironment and the earth beneath thewinery, Montelle is farmed and main-tained with thoughtfulness and care. Thishas yielded wines that are recognized for

superior quality and unique profiles.Montelle is the first winery in Missouri

to have a distillery. They produce fourflavors of brandy: cherry, grape, peachand apple. Along with their wines, theseselections will give your visit a variety oflibations from which to select.

Wine and food pairing is an art, andMontelle Winery’s Klondike Café is theperfect place to experience great food andaccompanying wines. Enjoy gourmetwraps, sandwiches, pizza and salads. TheCafé also hosts Sunday Dinners on selectevenings, with chef-prepared menus and afirst-class dining atmosphere.

AUGUSTA WINERY5601 High Street, Augustawww.augustawinery.com 636-228-4301or 1-888-MOR-WINE

Downtown Augusta is the epitome ofhistoric charm and quaint atmosphere.Situated in the heart of the town, AugustaWinery wants to give its visitors the bestin local flavor and hospitality.

Their wines are produced in smallquantities to protect the flavor of each lotand the managers and tasting staff arecontinually trained to expand theirknowledge of both their own wines andwines throughout the world.

Augusta Winery delights in offeringlocally produced cheeses and sausages onthe outdoor terrace or in their Wine andBeer Garden. The Garden is a peacefuloasis that serves craft beers beneath a 10-foot grape arbor. Its fountain invites visi-tors to stop and enjoy life while enjoyinglive weekend entertainment, May-Oct.

Come to the tasting room to samplewine selections and visit the gift shop forcustom-labeled wines and gift baskets.

Want to learn more about wine?Come to the Owl’s Nest, AugustaWinery’s additional building, where winecourses are taught. It also providesindoor seating in inclement weather andis available for corporate or private events.


EntertainmentSSUUGGAARR CCRREEEEKK WWIINNEERRYY636-987-2400/sugarcreekwines.com/1-5 pmSat, Sept 1: Terry Beck/Sun, Sept 2: RickCurtright/Sat, Sept 8: Rick Curtright/Sun, Sept9: Tom Nickeson/Sat, Sept 15: Terry Beck/ Sun,Sept 16: Pierce Crask/Sat, Sept 22: Roy & RichDuo/Sun, Sept 23: Terry Beck/ Sat, Sept 29: Kaylor and Tomasino/Sun, Sept 30:Dennis Schilligo/Sun, Oct 6: Terry Beck/ Sat, Oct 7: Rick Curtright/ Sat, Oct 13: RickCurtright/Sun, Oct 14:Tom Nickeson/Sat, Oct20: Terry Beck/ Sun, Oct 21: Luke Queen &Charity/Sat, Oct 27: Kaylor & Tomasino Duo/Sun, Oct 28:Terry Beck

MMOONNTTEELLLLEE WWIINNEERRYY636-228-4464 or 888-595-WINE or www.mon-telle.com/Fri Dinners 7 pm; Sun Dinner 7 pmRSVP/ Sat - 1-5 pm & 6-9 pm; Sun 1-5 pm: Sat, Sept 1: Steve Leslie Band/Sat, Sept 1: ThreePedros/ Sun, Sept 2: Headrush/Sun, Sept 2:Delicious Fishes/Mon, Sept 3: Leland’sRoad/Sat, Sept 8: Zak Love Band/Sat, Sept 8:Terry Beck/Sun, Sept 9: Arvell & Dawn/Sat.Sept 15: Encore Trio/Sat, Sept 15: Jan Marks/Sun, Sept 16: Route D/Sat, Sept 22: Terry BeckDuo/Sat, Sept 22: Dave Bennett/Sun, Sept 23:Arvell & Dawn/Sat, Sept 29: Scott Layham &Karl Holmes/Sat, Sept 29: Adam Stanley/Sun,Sept 30: Anita Rosamond Duo/Sat, Oct 6: Steve Leslie Duo/Sun, Oct 7: Arvell& Dawn/Sat, Oct 13: Pilot Grove/Sun, Oct 14:Anita Rosamond Duo/Sat, Oct 20: ScottLaytham & Karl Holmes/Sun, Oct 21: Arvell &Dawn/Sat, Oct 27: Encore Trio/Sun, Oct 28:Johnny Chase Duo

BBAALLDDUUCCCCII VVIINNEEYYAARRDDSS636-482-8466 /balduccivineyards.com Sat 3-7: Sun 2-6Sat, Sept 1: Pennsylvania Blues Band/Sun, Sept2: Crossfire/Sat, Sept 8: Dick and Jane Band/Sun, Sept 9: McCready and Logan Project/Sat,Sept 15: Crossfire/Sun, Sept 16: Scott Laytham& Karl Holmes/Sat, Sept 22: My Friend Mike/Sun, Sept 23: Route D/ Sat, Sept 29: PilotGrove/Sun, Sept 30: Arvell and Dawn/Sat, Oct6: Crossfire/un, Oct 7: Pennsylvania Slim BluesBand/Oct 13: My Friend Mike/Sun, Oct 14:Arvell and Dawn Trio/Sat, Oct 20: Dick andJane Band/ Sun, Oct 21: Scott Laytham & KarlHolmes

AAUUGGUUSSTTAA WWIINNEERRYY636-228-4301/augustawinery.com/1-5 pmSat, Sept 1: Lenny Frisch/Sun, Sept 2: EdBelling/Mon, Sept 3: Brian Clarke/ Sat, Sept 8: Jan Marks/Sun, Sept 9: BrianClarke/ Sat, Sept 15: Dave Bennett/ Sun, Sept16: Mark Moebeck/ Sat, Sept 22: MarkMoebeck/Sun, Sept 23: Joe Fry the GuitarGuy/Sat, Sept 29: Lenny Frisch/Sun, Sept 30:Dave Bennett/Sat, Oct 6: Adam Stanley/ Sun, Oct 7: Ed Belling/ Sat, Oct 13: JanMarks/Sun, Oct 14: Brian Clarke/ Sat, Oct 20:Dave Bennett/ Sun, Oct 21: Mark Moebeck/Sat, Oct 27: Terry Beck/ Sun, Oct 28: Joe Frythe Guitar Guy


Rick and Carol Balducci

Tony and Cindy KooyumjianTony and Cindy Kooyumjian


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Wine Tastings • Breathtaking Views • Gift Shop • Music (In Season)

Hwy. 94 along the Katy Trail just 10 miles SW of Hwy. 40-61 in DefianceSee sugarcreekwines.com

Missouri’s FavoriteGathering Place for

Wine Lovers!- Mon-Sat 10 am to 5:30 pm

- Sun 12 noon to 5:30 pm

1-636-987-2400Catering & Rentals for Private Parties & FunctionsGREAT PLACE

FOR WEDDINGS!

OTHER WINERIES CHANDLER HILL VINEYARDS596 Defiance Road, Defiancewww.chandlerhillvineyards.com 636-798-2675

Chandler Hill Vineyards is a destinationthat must be experienced on your tripthrough wine country. They’ve created aspace capable of hosting a myriad ofevents, all with elegance and style uniquelysuited to the picturesque atmosphere sur-rounding the property.

The 5,000-squart-foot tasting room andgourmet restaurant can accommodate bothcouples looking for a romantic eveningtogether and larger groups who need thattouch of style to make their event sing.

With relaxing chairs, large fireplace,flat-screen satellite television, Wi-Fi andother amenities, Chandler combines thebeauty and bounty of their winery and its

surroundings with modern amenitiesunparalleled in the area.

View the Missouri Valley, vineyards andlake from their spacious wine deck and seethe wildlife and autumn landscape in com-fort and style.

MOUNT PLEASANT ESTATES5634 High Street, Augustawww.mountpleasant.com 636-482-WINE (9463)

Mount Pleasant has been a labor of lovefor the Dressel family since 1966, whenLucian and Eva Dressel purchased theproperty and reopened it as a winery. In1992, nephew Chuck Dressel took overthe winery and has continued its award-winning tradition.

Mount Pleasant Winery celebrated its150th anniversary in 2009. The winerychanged its name to Mount PleasantEstates in honor of the anniversary. With 12 grape varieties grown on their 78acres, Mount Pleasant offers their visitorsthe view, the entertainment and specialevents, and the quality wines that keepthem coming back year after year.

CEDAR LAKE 11008 Schreckengast Rd, Wright Citywww.cedarcellars.com 636-745-9500

Cedar Lake Cellers is a one hundredacre haven that provides that special get-away for visitors. A perfect setting for wed-dings and other occasions, the winery andrestaurant is elegant and unique toMissouri Wine Country.

You will find a variety of wines here,grown in both Missouri and California, aswell as a selection of wines from otherwine regions around the world. They alsooffer microbrews.

Lakeside Grill is a gastronomical treatfor visitors, with a full menu and profes-sional staff to serve your meal indoors oroutside on the patio.

Follow the winding roads that leadyou through the beauty of fall inMissouri and stop by the wineries thatdot the landscape. Taste the wines,enjoy music, food and great service andreconnect with nature this fall andthroughout the seasons.

By Robin Garrison Leach

Missouri’sWINERIES


JJ’s is a family ownedand operated sports barand restaurant whosemotto is “REAL FUN,REAL FOOD, and REALPEOPLE. JJ’s, owned byDenise & John Bell,serves breakfast, lunch anddinner and is open 7 daysa week. The food is deli-cious, the atmospherecasual and nostalgic, andthe staff is efficient andfriendly. Burgers are theirclaim to fame- juicy, ground fresh when ordered, served withthe works! Hot rod lovers flock to JJ’s for ‘Cruisin 2012’-a carshow held on their parking lot spring through fall on the sec-ond Saturday of the month. There’s a lot to see and greatrefreshments are available.

JJ’s is a great relaxing place to take family, friends and kids.Stop by soon for a fun time and great food! Located at 1215S. Duchesne, St. Charles, MO. www.jjs.com. 636-946-3500.

D I N I N G S P O T L I G H TJJ’s Restaurant

By Pat Catanzaro, Publisher


Aggie’s Closet& Tea Room and Wine Garden

Lunch, Dinner, Dress-Up Tea Parties,Showers, Special Occasions, Outdoor

Weddings, Catering, Live Music

9036 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway (across from Knoll’s)

636-379-6878Please Call or E-mail for Questions or Reservations

www.aggiestearoom.com • E-mail: [email protected]

Aggie’sWine GardenNow Open!

Aggie’sWine GardenNow Open!

Live MusicFri-Sat-Sun

Happy HourThur & Fri

Check website formusic schedule,

menu and more...

Live MusicFri-Sat-Sun

Happy HourThur & Fri

Check website formusic schedule,

menu and more...

Grapes of Missouri• Norton/Cynthiana (sin-thee-ana) Norton grapes produce a

rich, full-bodied dry red wine that can be similar in style toCabernet Sauvignon, with the spicy overtones of aZinfandel, and berry flavors that go nicely with red meat,smoked meat and wild game. The wine may be bottled aseither a Cynthiana or Norton.

• Chambourcin (sham-bor-san) Produces a medium-bodiedred wine similar to a Pinot Noir,with a fruity aroma andcherry and earthy/spicy complexities. Serve with barbecue,pork, and pasta dishes.

• Chardonel (shahr-du-nel) As a cross of the famedChardonnay grape with the popular Seyval, Chardonel isusually barrel fermented, very dry and full bodied. This isgreat with heavier seafood dishes, as well as chicken withcream sauces.

• Vidal (vee-dahl) Used to make a dry to semi-dry, full-bod-ied wine with fruity characteristics, somewhat like Italiandry whites. Vidal's clean citrus flavors of lemon and grape-fruit create a nicely balanced wine that's perfect withseafood or poultry.

• Vignoles (veen-yole) One of Missouri's most versatile whitegrapes,Vignoles produces wines ranging from dry to sweetlate harvest dessert wines. Vignoles' luscious floral aromaand fruity flavors of pineapple and apricot are reminiscentof German Riesling. Ideal with Chinese food, fresh fruit,and fruit desserts.

Information from www.moweinstrasse.com


Ingredients:• 2 1/2 lbs. onions,

thinly sliced• 1/2 stick margarine• 8 beef bouillon

cubes• 2 quarts water• 2 Tsp. oregano• 2 Tsp. black pepper• 2 Tsp. thyme• 1 bay leaf• Homemade garlic

croutons• Mozzarella cheese

Preparation:• Saute onions slowly in mar-

garine until tender (about 20minutes)

• Add 8 beef bouillon cubesand 2 quarts water. Bring to

a boil. Reduce heat. Add 2Tsp. oregano, 2 Tsp. blackpepper, 2 Tsp. thyme and 1bay leaf. Simmer 1 hour. To serve:Top each serving with crou-tons and mozzarella cheese.Serves 8

Miss Aimee B’sAimee’s French Onion & Herb Soup

C H E F ’ S R E C I P E

This recipe comes compliments of Miss Aimee B’s. It isfeatured in their Cookbook of Divine Cuisine

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SEPT 22 - NOBOLEIS VINEYARDS • Augusta, MissouriMusic by Buckhannon Brothers (Mandolin & Guitar)

SEPT 29 - 7C’S WINERY • Walnut Grove, MissouriMusic by Stuart Johnson, Guitarist

OCT 6 - WENWOOD FARM • Bland, MissouriMusic by Brown Bottle Fever (Guitar, Harmonica & Stomp Box)

OCT 13 - ARTESIAN SPRINGS WINERY • Park Hills, MissouriMusic by Jason Stone (Keyboard & Acoustic)

SATURDAY SIPSin our garden

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Comfort Food SeasonStarts in October!

• Rehearsal Dinners - Our SpecialtyLunch Daily, 11-3 • Dinner Mon-Sat til 9 pm

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• Now Serving Pasta!• Beef and Gyro Meat by the lb.• 1/2 Baked Pizzas Available!



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Tour a uniquecollection of fourfine wineries...

• Area designated first winedistrict in United States

• Family-owned “boutiquewineries”

• Award winning wines andspecialty foods

• Live entertainment

• Free wine tasting• Rated by Readers Digest as

one of the 100 most scenicdrives in America

• Featured in Midwest andSouthern Living Magazines

Call thewineries for

moreinformation ordetails about

specific events.636-987-2400 • sugarcreekwines.com

636-228-4464 • montelle.com

636-482-8466 • balduccivineyards.com

636-228-4301 • augustawinery.com

Sugar Creek

MontelleAugusta

Balducci

Any Day is A Great Day for Weinstrasse!Travel one of Missouri’s most scenic roadways en route to anafternoon of fine wine and relaxation at four exceptionalwineries. Wine Country is only a short drive from WestCounty and St. Charles along Hwy. 94.

Any Day is A Great Day for Weinstrasse!Travel one of Missouri’s most scenic roadways en route to anafternoon of fine wine and relaxation at four exceptionalwineries. Wine Country is only a short drive from WestCounty and St. Charles along Hwy. 94.

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Weinstrasse!Experience


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