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Knights hosting Adult Easter Egg Hunt on 4/16
Of all the holidays, Easter is my least favorite. I think it has to do with the white shoes. But there is one Easter tradition I’m absolutely nuts about, and that’s hunting for eggs!
I remember going to an Easter egg hunt at the North County Rec Complex when I was a kid, and get this…. They used real eggs! I still laugh when I think about it. I’ve never seen so many people slipping and sliding down a hillside, especially in church clothes! What a mess.
Thankfully, wiser heads have prevailed at the Knights of Columbus in Florissant, where Duchesne Council #2951 is preparing to host an adults-only Easter egg hunt this Saturday. There won’t be any real eggs at this event, but if you can find the big golden egg, you’ll win a cash prize!
Gates open at 7pm, with the hunt starting at dusk. And here’s the coolest part…. the hunting grounds are near the old St. Ferdinand Shrine. A friend of mine attended this hunt last year and she swears she saw “a shadowy, mist-like figure” behind the convent building. And no, it wasn’t the Easter Bunny. So believe what you will…
Even if you don’t catch a glimpse of something, you can still enjoy some karaoke and dancing after the egg hunt. Food and drink will also be available for purchase. Just remember to bring your own egg basket & flashlight.
Tickets are $10 each, and only 200 will be sold. To reserve yours, fill out this registration form. Ages 21 & up.
The Knights of Columbus Adult Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 16, 7pm, at 50 rue St. Francois, 63031. Good luck!
Flo Valley kicks off Women’s History Month
March is the month to celebrate all that women have contributed and overcome in American history. Photo credit: Library of Congress
When this photo was taken 100 years ago, American women were still considered second-class citizens, with no legal right to vote. Both male and female opponents of the suffrage movement claimed that women were too emotional to cast a ballot, or that given voting rights they would neglect their duties as mothers and homemakers. Some even argued that women really had no need to vote, since it was assumed that their views were identical to their husband’s. (Yeah right!)
In this age of equality, it’s easy to forget, but the truth is, it took American women 70 years of organizing and fighting in order to win the right to vote. And when they finally triumphed in 1920 with the passage of the 19th Amendment, it was a full 52 years after the same right had been granted to black men – at least technically.
In other words, ladies deserve a month of celebration. And here it is…
In honor of Women’s History Month 2011, St. Louis Community College @ Florissant Valley has pulled together a very interesting lineup of events, and I really hope you’ll consider checking it out. Exploring many different aspects of the female experience, all of the events are free and will be held on the Flo campus.
For the complete schedule, grab this PDF. In the mean time, here are some of the highlights…
March 1 – Observing Cultural Traditions and Gender Roles in “Babette’s Feast” – Food Demo and Film. 6 p.m., IR 1st floor for food demo; 7-9 p.m., IR 3rd floor for film.
March 2 – Are You Lookin at Me? – Film Clips and Discussion on the use of women and their bodies in advertising and how we can respond. 6 p.m., IR 3rd floor.
March 3 – Women Who Made the Movies – Film Series: Film #1 and Presentations on Women filmmakers. 2-4 p.m., IR 3rd floor.
March 3 – Mirror Image: Women and Photography – Art opening and reception. 6-8 p.m., Contemporary Art Gallery, IR 111.
March 8 – Deconstructing an American Gangster: Faye Dunaway as Bonnie Parker – Film Clips and Lecture/Discussion. 6-7:30 p.m., IR 3rd floor.
March 9 – The Body Beautiful, Directed by Ngozi Onwurah – Film screening. An autobiographical film which explores the themes of body image and racial identity. 4-6 p.m., Theater.
March 10 – Should Missouri Women Have the Right to Vote? – Lecture, Student Debate and Discussion on the history of women’s suffrage in Missouri. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., IR 3rd floor.
March 21 – Abigail Adams: The First Modern American Woman – Film Clips: Lecture on Abigail Adams. 2-3:15 p.m., IR 3rd floor.
March 22 – You Throw Like a Girl!” A Critical Look at Gendered Insults – Lecture/discussion on the history of gendered language. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., IR 3rd floor.
March 24 – Women as Champions for Change – Presentations by students on women of change, women who have fought for equality for many groups now, and in the past. 9:30-10:45 a.m., PDR-A.
March 28 – Global Cuisine and Traditions: The Experiences of Florissant Valley Women – Panel of global women speaking about traditions and cuisine of their homes. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., IR 1st floor.
March 30 – Rite of Passage: A Quinceañera Celebration, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Multi Purpose Room.
March 31 – Films by Maya Deren, Avant-garde Filmmaker of the 1940-50s – Film #4 in film series with presentations on women filmmakers. 2-4 p.m., IR 3rd floor.
March 31 – American Women Reformers of the 19th Century: Utopians, Abolitionists, Suffragists – Lecture on American women reformers of the 19th century. 4-5:15 p.m., SS-104.
St. Louis Community College @ Florissant Valley is located at 3400 Pershall Road, 63135. If you need a campus map, look here.
NoCo restaurants cook up some Valentine love
Fellas, here’s what not to serve your lady friend on Valentine’s Day: Beans. Mystery sausages. Globs of butter. All bad.
Instead, why not let real chefs work their magic and treat your sweetie to a gourmet meal? Stay local and check out these special Valentine deals from North County businesses, most available all weekend…
Cork Wine Bar - 242 S. Florissant, 63135
Not usually open on Monday, Cork is making an exception for Valentine’s Day, and boy, my sweet tooth is already aching. Specials include chocolate covered strawberries – $1 each or 3 for $2, Chandon Brut sparkling wine split + 2 chocolate strawberries for $10, and a marvelous new “Love” martini, featuring black raspberry liqueur, vanilla vodka, pineapple juice and Amaretto for $9. Yum.
Fresh Italy – 119 Florissant Oaks Plaza, 63031
If you’re looking for huge bang for your buck, head to Fresh Italy, where $21.95 per person gets you quite a nice spread… Your choice of filet mignon or salmon. Caesar, heart of palm or house salad. Baked potato or wild rice. Asparagus or broccoli. A glass of champagne or sparkling water. Plus…two chocolate covered strawberries, a rose, and a photograph of you and your dearest. Aww.
Hendel’s – 599 rue St. Denis, 63031
Wanna make your gal feel like a million bucks? Then whisk her away to Hendel’s for a fancy five-course meal and champagne toast, set against a crackling fire and the romantic sounds of a grand piano. The cost is $48 per person, and if you want to get in, you’ll need to make reservations – (314) 837-2304. Lots of folks ❤ Hendel’s for Valentine’s Day.
Oscar’s – 7520 Natural Bridge, 63121
If you live or work in the Normandy area, chances are you know about Oscar’s, a delightfully upscale restaurant just down the road from UMSL. If not, you need to visit this place pronto! They’re pulling out all the stops for Valentine’s Day, with a mouth-watering menu that includes butternut squash ravioli, Chilean sea bass, seared scallops, strawberry salad, and Irish whiskey bread pudding. Oh my. And did I mention Oscar’s has a big, beautiful stone fireplace? Click on the title link to learn more…
Challenger Learning Center – 205 Brotherton, 63135
So what if your belly’s full but you still want an out-of-this-world experience? On Saturday, February 12, the Challenger Learning Center is hosting a public Valentine’s mission: Fly Your Sweetheart the Moon! For $50 a couple, you’ll get a simulated space mission, light appetizers and sweets, a flower for your lady, and a Challenger Center mug. Is that the perfect Trekkie date night or what? Call (314) 521-6205 for reservations.
Know any local Valentine specials I missed? Please add them to the comments below…
From my home to yours…
NOCO fans, wishing you good food, toasty fires and the cheerful company of friends and family this Christmas weekend! Drive safely!
-Shannon Howard, editor/publisher
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