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Overland hosting Market Center Festival on July 10
If you haven’t patronized the Overland Farmers Market yet, you might want to pay a visit on July 10. That’s when most of downtown Overland is coming together to host the family-friendly Market Center Festival – all day long in the 2500 block of Woodson. The event kicks off with the farmers market at 8am, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
NOCO in the New Year
Like most people, I’m wrapping up 2009 with a mixed bag of good and bad. I fell short of several goals this year (no surprise), but as usual, the fact that I didn’t get rich or skinny was easily overshadowed by an abundance of other blessings. Good friends, a healthy and happy family, a loving [...]
25 Ways to Shop NoCo for the Holidays, pt 2
Judging from the emails I’ve gotten this week, many folks were both surprised and elated to read about so many great North County retailers. Hooray! Mission accomplished. So without further ado, here’s the second half of my 25 ways to shop NoCo for the holidays: 13) Generations Antique Mall, 729 rue St. Francois, 63031, (314) [...]
25 Ways to Shop NoCo for the Holidays, pt 1
Nearly every time I visit St. Charles County, I run into former North County residents who tell me (whether I want to hear it or not) exactly why they had to “get out.” Things were getting bad, they’ll say. So much had changed. And besides, there was nowhere to shop! Of course, if what you’re [...]
Overland, Olé!
When I lived in Los Angeles, one of my favorite restaurants was a tiny walk-up burrito stand just a few blocks from my house, where I could buy the most delicious, authentic Mexican food for less than five bucks. Simple and homey, it was like many “taquerias” that you find in Hispanic neighborhoods – a [...]
North County’s Most Haunted
With its long history and many old buildings, it’s no wonder that North County has its fair share of hauntings. I know of probably a dozen private homes with regular ghostly activity, but that’s my secret! Instead I’ll share some of the area’s most famous haunts, all of which are open to the public. 1) [...]
Wild Bird Rehab needs your help
North County is home to many excellent nonprofits, but one of my favorites has to be Wild Bird Rehabilitation in Overland. For nearly 17 years, this amazing organization has been rescuing sick and injured songbirds throughout the St. Louis area. In fact, if you visit their small facility on Midland Blvd, you’ll find room after [...]
Overland Farmers Market has successful opening season
North County has been home to the award-winning Ferguson Farmers Market for seven years, and now we also have a second successful market. Overland launched its Saturday morning market in May and has had a steady stream of customers and vendors all season. Located in the 2500 block of Woodson Road, the Overland Farmers Market [...]
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