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Two fun food events coming up in Ferguson
Good food for a great cause – that’s what you’ll get at Hill Brewing Company on September 2, when the brewpub opens up its Sky Room for a benefit Beer Dinner. For $30, you’ll get a four-course meal and four accompanying beers. And wow, the menu sounds awesome! Appetizers will be made fresh by guest [...]
Chamber sponsors Scholarship Bowling Tournament
Whip up some “pin action” while raising money for local students at the fifth annual Scholarship Bowling Tournament sponsored by the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce. Scheduled for August 11 at Dick Weber Lanes in Florissant, the event costs $25 per bowler and is open to both individuals and teams. Proceeds benefit the chamber’s [...]
Newer homes shine in upcoming Florissant House Tour
If you’re hoping to view some of Old Town Florissant’s historic gems during the Florissant Valley Historical Society House Tour, you might be a bit disappointed. The oldest home on this year’s tour dates from 1951. But don’t despair! Seven local homeowners are swinging open their doors, and from what I can tell, the tour [...]
Show Me A Cure fights cancer, on wheels
If St. Francis was right, and it’s truly “in giving that we receive,” then Matt and Angie Bay are due for some very generous payback. Though Matt works as a firefighter and Angie as a nurse, this amazing Florissant couple spends the bulk of their free time doing even more community service – as the [...]
Ferguson residents aiming to raise $10,000 in three weeks
As I proudly told you back in April, Ferguson has been named a finalist in the 2010 All-America City Awards, which is a great honor! What I failed to mention is that 1) I’ve been asked to serve as captain of our delegation, and 2) in order for me and 29 other Ferguson residents to [...]
Ritenour hosting Baseball Card Show on May 15
Want to get autographs from St. Louis Cardinals players and peruse an enormous selection of baseball cards? Then come to Ritenour High School this Saturday for the athletic program’s 21st annual Baseball Card Show! Dozens of dealers will be on hand to sell sports and non-sports cards as well as memorabilia. There will also be [...]
Barbeque Cook-Off sizzles at St. Louis Mills
If you love good barbeque, there’s really only one place you should be this weekend: St. Louis Mills in Hazelwood. The mall is hosting more than 50 world-class barbeque teams from across the Midwest, who are all competing in the Kansas City Barbeque Society’s 2010 Kick-Off Cook-Off. Sponsored by the Optimist Club of North County, [...]
EarthDance launches Fresh Ideas film series
Happy Earth Day, NOCO fans! As you all must know by now, Ferguson is home to the oldest organic farm in Missouri, which the Mueller family started working in 1883. Today, the farm’s 14 acres are under the care of EarthDance, a fabulous nonprofit that’s currently training 30 apprentices in the ways of organic farming. [...]
McCluer North hosting fundraiser 5K on May 8
If you’ve been training for Live Well Ferguson’s Twilight 5K on May 15 – and of course you have! – you’ll be happy to know that you now can get a practice run in one week earlier. On May 8, McCluer North High School’s physical education department is hosting its first ever 5K, and all [...]
Calling all NoCo residents to help support Haiti
It’s hard to feel useful in the face of the unspeakable tragedy in Haiti, but several North County residents have stepped forward to do what they can. On Saturday, January 30, the Savoy in Ferguson will be hosting NoCo for Haiti, a benefit concert featuring music from at least five popular local performers, including Javier [...]
Parishioners fight to save Blessed Teresa school
It’s tough to be a Catholic in North County. Over the past 20 years, the St. Louis Archdiocese has closed or consolidated around thirty North County parishes, striking a brutal blow to many local neighborhoods and playing a substantial role in their decline. In 2005, it was four Ferguson-area parishes on the chopping block: Good [...]
Comfort Food Weekend: Nov 6-7
On a chilly fall day, there are few things more wonderful than old-fashioned comfort food. Especially when that food is being cooked for a very good cause. On Friday, November 6th, the Ferguson Swim Team is hosting one of two tasty fundraisers that will take place in Ferguson that weekend. Its Fried Chicken Dinner is [...]
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