All Entries Tagged With: "fun for the kids"
Rock On! Treasures of the Earth returns to Bridgeton
This may surprise some of you who know me, but I am a total rock hound. Though my creative brain tends to repel anything dealing with science, I’ve always loved collecting unusual stones. And when I attended my first gem and mineral show several years ago, I was hooked! The Machinists Hall in Bridgeton hosts [...]
Can you bake the perfect All-American Pie?
On a steamy July day four years ago, I saw one of the most magical things ever: a line of 30 people each bringing me a delicious home-baked pie! It was the Ferguson Farmers Market’s first All-American Pie contest, and these ambitious chefs had stopped at nothing to create the perfect sweet-tooth masterpiece for our [...]
Sunday Parkways returns to Ferguson on July 25
Who says family fun has to be expensive? Bring the kids to Ferguson’s Forestwood Park this Sunday and enjoy a fabulous range of free activities for all ages! Sponsored by Live Well Ferguson, whose mission is to promote healthy, active living in the community, “Sunday Parkways” offers an afternoon of games and exercise, as well [...]
NoCo News Clips: 7/8
From here on out, Sunday News Clips will be just plain ol’ News Clips. Each post will be shorter but I’ll be writing more frequently and you should wind up with more news overall. As usual, if you have news to share, please send any press releases to me at shannon@NOCOstl.com. Comments and suggestions are [...]
Bigfoot 4×4: A North County Original
I have to be honest, motorsports are not my thing. I don’t follow NASCAR or know anything about drag racing or motocross. And up until recently, the whole idea of monster trucks seemed…well, kind of silly to me. But that was before I went to Bigfoot 4×4. On a private tour of the Hazelwood headquarters [...]
July 4th Fever heats up in North County
Independence Day falls on a Sunday this year, so if you’re looking for a fun, leisurely way to spend the holiday, the good news is you can stay close to home! Multiple North County cities are hosting July 4th events, offering a delightful mix of festivals, parades and fireworks. Here’s the local lineup: FERGUSON The [...]
Hazelwood hosting Summer BMX/Skate Competition
If you’re an extreme sports fan, don’t miss Hazelwood’s 4th annual Summer BMX/Skate Competition on June 18! Featuring a high-flying demo by the Tree Bicycle Company BMX Team, the event also allows local athletes to compete for a $100 cash prize. Simply pay the $5 entry fee and you can ride or skate through Hazelwood’s [...]
Hispanic Festival returns to Florissant THIS WEEKEND!
Brush up on your Spanish and pull out your dancing shoes! It’s almost time for another Hispanic Festival in Florissant! Thanks to the wonderful rise of North County’s Hispanic population, all of us get to enjoy this colorful two-day event and its rich array of cultural and edible delights. This year’s featured performer is the [...]
Community Pools dive into the 2010 summer season
Let’s hope the sun is shining on May 29, because that’s the day when North County’s numerous municipal pools open for the 2010 season. If you’re looking to cool off and have some summer fun, NoCo has plenty of great aquatic parks to choose from, and these in particular are open to both residents and [...]
It’s Mini Golf time in Bellefontaine Neighbors!
If you’re a NoCo native of a certain age, no doubt you remember Putt-Putt, the mini golf course/fun park whose huge fiberglass slide used to tower over Lindbergh and 270. I loved Putt-Putt! That’s why I was excited to discover that the spirit of that once delightful place is still alive and well in North [...]
It’s Children’s Fun Day @ the OFW Community Garden!
In 2004, when Larry and Heather Robinett bought a long-neglected, seriously rundown house up the street from me in Old Ferguson West, I never imagined they could top the spectacular feat of its extensive renovation. They spent several years completely gutting the old Victorian and bringing it back to life, all the while working full-time [...]
The Ferguson Farmers Market opens May 1
I’ll just come right out and say it: If you live in North County and you haven’t been to the Ferguson Farmers Market, you are NUTS! Since the market first opened with a handful of booths in 2003, it has grown and improved every single year – to the point that now 40 vendors and [...]
Luehr’s Carnival comes to St. Louis Mills
Carnies, funnel cakes, Tilt-A-Whirl…ah, bliss! I don’t care how old you are, the bright lights and sheer wonder of a traveling carnival always spell F-U-N! Last week, I saw one setting up at Alton Square and wished it would come to NoCo. Now, my wish has been granted… From April 22 through May 2, Luehr’s [...]
STLCC@Flo Valley hosts Open House on April 10
When I was growing up, St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley was jokingly called “Harvard on the Highway,” and it wasn’t a compliment. The implication, of course, was that smart kids went to “real” schools, not the junior college. But now I know better: all that was bunk. I’ve taken a number of classes [...]
It’s Time for the Muggles to Dance!
Wizards, witches, costumes and live music…COUNT ME IN!! On Wednesday, April 14, St. Louis County Library is hosting not one, not two, but three Harry Potter tribute bands in a free live concert for all ages! The lineup includes the Whomping Willows, Justin Finch-Fletchley and the Sugar Quills, and Draco and the Malfoys, with all [...]
State Champion Pattonville Drill Team offers free training
February was a busy month for the talented ladies of Pattonville High School’s varsity drill team. Not only did they become Missouri state champions in the 5A division, but they also placed fourth nationwide in the large school hip-hop category at the 2010 National Dance Team Championships in Orlando, Florida. Now, Pattonville School District is [...]
Starry Eyed Surprise: NoCo’s TWO Observatories
You may already know that North County played a huge role in the history of the US space program and that all of the Gemini and Mercury space capsules were built right here, at the former McDonnell Aircraft Corporation. But did you realize that NoCo is also home to two of the three public observatories [...]
Ice Skating evolves (but still thrives) in North County
Like me and many other NoCo natives of a certain age, Ferguson resident Becky Kern-Ryan grew up ice skating at the North County Recreation Complex on Redman Road. She got her first pair of ice skates for Christmas when she was 11, and before long, she had far surpassed us “casual skaters” (who showed up [...]
The Challenger Center: an out-of-this-world experience
The space shuttle Endeavor launched successfully this morning, carrying North County native Robert Behnken. But did you realize that NoCo also has another astronaut claim to fame? The Challenger Learning Center in Ferguson is a hands-on space education facility for both kids and adults, where visitors can take a simulated trip to the space shuttle [...]
North County High Schools Shine in Student Theater
The shrill buzz of a chop saw cuts through an already raucous atmosphere at McCluer High School. It’s 3:45pm and school is out for the day, but the hallways still teem with busy students. In one classroom, dancers meticulously practice their steps. In another, actors run through their lines. And in the warren of workspaces [...]
Locations in Florissant,
Chesterfield & West Port
Sept 4 "R" Pizza Farm Grilled Pizza Demo 10am, Buy a Bag For the Hungry Day 8am - 12pm, to benefit Operation Food Search, a St. Louis food bank that distributes food to poor & hungry. While you're shopping, buy an extra bag for this worthy cause. Live Music - Dixie Rhythm Kings 9-11am. ALSO 45+ vendors!
Saturdays 8am-2pm in the 2500 block of Woodson Road