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Florissant in joint effort with Veteran’s group Hosts Job Fair

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Veteran’s Resource and Job Fair Aug. 14 at Florissant’s JFK Center   The City of Florissant has partnered with The Kaufman Fund, Veterans Upward Bound, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for the 2nd Annual Veterans Resource and Job Fair on August 14th, 2025, at the JFK Community at 315 Howdershell Road in Florissant, Missouri, from […]

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LATE SUMMER entertainment

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AUGUST & SEPTEMBER EVEN TS   Two Jews Walk into a War – through August 10 Current Productions   Two Jews Walk into a War…by Seth Rozin will open July 24, 2025. This unconventional comedy is inspired by the true story of the last two Jewish men living in Kabul, Afghanistan during the Taliban regime’s […]

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“Austin Pride” A creative musical for STAGES

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STAGES St. Louis ‘Austen’s Pride’ Rewrites History With Charm, Wit and Imagination                                by Pat Lindsey Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs have created a charming hit musical with ‘Austen’s Pride’ that is, hopefully, Broadway-bound. The two women wrote the book, music and lyrics based on Jane Austen’s book, ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ and laced it […]

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“Dear Evan Hansen” at Muny this week

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‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Sends Heartfelt Messages to Muny Audiences by Pat Lindsey    Loneliness hurts. It is painful for people of all ages, but teenagers seem to be the most vulnerable. Evan Hansen is one of those teenagers. In ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ The Muny is presenting a musical drama that touches on many contemporary topics […]

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July Wednesday Night Out July 30 in Old Town Florissant & Friday Fun Day Aug. 1

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July Wednesday Night Out will be happening on July 30,  from 6-9pm on St. Francois St located outside of American Family Insurance: Paul Manganelli’s Office (717 St. Francois St, Florissant) This month’s theme is An Italian Street Festival hosted by Paul Manganeilli of American Family Insurance. July Wednesday Night Out includes: Meatball Sandwiches (Italian Ice Cream […]

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The Rep announces Upcoming season: Opens with Comedy “The Cottage” concludes with “Gypsy”

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The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) has  announced Single Tickets to the theatre’s 2025/26 season, with expanded offerings of five Mainstage productions and three Studio plays, go on sale Monday, July 7. Don’t miss the sharp-witted fresh comedy The Cottage by Sandy Rustin, the playwright of Clue, September 3 – 28; the soon-to-be […]

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Muny Premier next week

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Principal Casting for Muny Premiere of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ July 28-Aug. 3 Michael Fabisch, Jackie Burns, Maggie Lakis, Rob McClure, Afra Sophia Tully, Joshua Bess, Bryan Munar and Savy Jackson will star in Dear Evan Hansen when the acclaimed musical makes its Muny and Midwest regional premiere this summer in Forest Park. Dear Evan Hansen […]

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‘Evita’ Will Be Adored By Thousands at The Muny

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“Evita” Play through July 24 by Pat Lindsey Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Evita’ is a timeless biographical masterpiece. I’ve seen it several times, but I’ve never seen it like I just saw it at The Muny. What happens on that marvelous Muny stage is nothing short of miraculous. The sets are often larger […]

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Wall That Heals:

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St. Louis County to Host The Wall That Heals At Jefferson Barracks Park July 24-27 Saint Louis County is just two weeks away from hosting The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and its accompanying Mobile Education Center, at Jefferson Barracks Park from July 24-27. The […]

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“I Care for My Community” campaign

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Saint Louis County Launches  Naloxone Vending Machines     County marks third straight year of drop in opioid overdose deaths The Saint Louis County Department of Public Health today announced the launch of naloxone vending machines through its new “I Carry for My Community” campaign, an innovative effort to expand access to the life- saving opioid […]

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Landmark Pasture Present

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at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park in Spanish Lake WildCare Park, our safari park and conservation center under development in north St. Louis County, launched the park’s first multispecies pasture in June. Many species will live side-by-side in expansive pastures at WildCare Park, much like they would in the wild. But creating such a large […]

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Charity Golf Outing in September

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12th Annual Charity Golf Outing to Benefit Valley Industries Sept. 15 The Golf outing will be Monday, Sep. 15, 2025 at he Florissant Golf Club, 50 Country Club Lane, Florissant Golfers and sponsors are needed for the 12th Annual Valley Industries Golf Tournament! Your support helps us to provide gainful employment for 170 adults with […]

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Sunflowers return to Spanish Lake area

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                                                                                                                    Late bloomers worth the wait: Sunflowers Return to Columbia Bottom Conservation Site for the Summer SPANISH LAKE, Mo.—Frequent rains earlier this spring caused a slight delay in planting sunflowers at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area (CA) this season. However, sunflower lovers will still have the opportunity again this summer to view and photograph […]

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Pet Adoption Center programs

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Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center to Host Responsible Pet Ownership Education and Microchip – The Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center is hosting a community-centered educational event Saturday, July 12 from noon to 3 p.m. at the North County Recreation Complex. The event will bring together local vendors and pet-focused resources from around the […]

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RYZE Adventure Park offers July special

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Heroes Month Celebrated at RYZE Adventure Park Special July Offer to Honor First Responders and Service Members RYZE Adventure Park – an immersive destination park with boundless adventures, will honor the everyday heroes who serve and protect our communities. The facility address:   RYZE Adventure Park, 12420 Grace Church Road Maryland Heights, MO  63043 Throughout July, […]

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Muny Takes “Frozen” to another Laser level

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The Muny Revolutionizes Visual Storytelling With Projections, Lasers in Disney’s ‘Frozen’      When Disney’s Frozen opened Sunday night on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park, the production debuted cutting-edge digital mapping projections, lasers and other technologies never before used at The Muny. These stunning, cinematic innovations blend seamlessly with The Muny’s three […]

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Florissant Block Grant hearing

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Florissant public hearing for the annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is July 14 The City of Florissant, Missouri, will conduct a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Florissant City Hall Council Chambers, 955 rue St. Francois, Florissant, Missouri 63031, concerning the Fiscal Year […]

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