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CITY OF FLORISSANT CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY NAMED TREE CITY USA FOR 2022 The traditional Arbor Day celebration took place on Friday, April 28th at Sunset Park. At the celebration was the Director of Parks & Recreation Cheryl Thompson-Stimage, Park Superintendent Kevin Green, his Foreman Dave Klaus and members of the Gardeners Club of Florissant who […]

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Saturday May 6th events at James Eagan Center     Eagan Center 9:00 am – 6 pm         Gardeners of Florissant Eagan Center 9:00 am – 6 pm         Craft & Vendor Fair Eagan Center 9:00 am – 6 pm        Pretty Baby Photo Contest Eagan Center 9:00 am – 6 pm         Petting Zoo & Pony Rides Eagan […]

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FLORISSANT’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER HOSTED THE 34TH ANNUAL 2023 MS. MISSOURI SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT From left to right: First Runner Up is Marilyn Callicott, Ms. Missouri Senior America is Christy Wilson-Smith, Second Runner Up is Peggy Janis. Congratulations to this year’s winner of the 2023 Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant – Christy Wilson-Smith. The Ms. […]

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Local Businesses serving Florissant     Valley of Flowers May 5       Location – Time  – Event Duchesne Grounds*  4:00 pm -Close          Carnival Rides, Food, Drinks, Music & Games   Eagan Center Noon – 9:00 pm         Gardeners of Florissant Eagan Center Noon – 9:00 pm         Craft & Vendor Fair Eagan Center Noon – […]

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The 2023 Parade Marshall is Lora Click: A Native of the Blue Grass State The Valley of Flowers Committee is delighted to have Lora Click serving as the Grand Marshall this year.   Lora, originally from the bluegrass state of Kentucky, is a perfect fit for this year’s theme of the Kentucky Derby. She has been […]

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“Kentucky Derby” Theme for 2023 Valley of Flowers Festival Event & Parade May 5-7 The Valley of Flowers Festival in Florissant, traditionally the first festival of spring in the metropolitan St. Louis area, will feature the theme of “The Kentucky Derby” for the 61st annual event. This year’s festival starts on Friday, May 5 through […]

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         Supporting the 2023 Valley of Flowers          Good Luck to all the Queen Candidates

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     Big Dreams for Huge Youth Amateur Sports Complex in Hazelwood at Mall Site Dropped   Over the last four years POWERplex, under Big Sports Properties, has been taking steps to make it a premier youth sports facility at the former St. Louis Mills Mall. The mall interior was in good shape for restructuring […]

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“JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR” will Play The Fabulous Fox Theater May 9-21 Following critically acclaimed, sold-out engagements in the UK, the reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will come to St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre May 9-21. The 2017 Olivier awarding-winning production from Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is on sale now […]

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Florissant Woman One of 11 in the State in Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant will be held April 30 at the Florissant Performing Arts Center (Civic Center) , is rapidly approaching.  There are 11 lovely ladies competing for the title.  One contestants is Peggy Janis, a resident of Florissant. Peggy […]

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Florissant Woman is 107 Years Old on Aptil 20 Glyndorah Hubbard was born on April 20, 1916 and  grew up in Farmington, MO.  She celebrates her 107th birthday on April 20, 2023 in Florissant, where she has lived for past 13 years Her maiden name is Baker and her family was a prominent African American […]

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Reeb House Needs major Repairs after Feb. Fire On Feb. 20, 2023 the historic Reeb House caught fire. The Florissant Valley Fire Department responded immediately and was able to save all but the back portion of the house. Upon further investigation it was discovered a renter had set the fire and was charged with arson. […]

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                            Good Prevails in “Wicked”                                                                                 by Pat Lindsey For the past 20 years, audiences have been […]

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Plaque Dedication For The Late Sheila Williams May 3 in Old Town Mayor Tim Lowery has announced that Florissany along with Old Town Partners will host a plaque dedication to unveil a plaque in honor of the late Sheila Williams. This will be the 56th Walk through History plaque in honor of someone who has […]

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North County Inc Leadership Award Winners Announced North County Incorporated (NCI) will recognize local leaders for their contributions to the North County region at its 46th Annual Leadership Breakfast on May 12, from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at the Marriott St. Louis Airport Hotel. More than 550 business, civic, and community leaders attend this celebration […]

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Florissant Receives Silver Shovel Award From Spire For Pipeline Safety Mayor Lowery has announced that the city of Florissant has earned the Silver Shovel Award from the Spire Gas Company. This honor will be awarded to the City of Florissant for their commitment to natural gas pipeline awareness and safe digging. The award will be […]

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   WICKED Returns to Fabulous Fox April-May 7 WICKED, St. Louis’s most popular musical,  returns to St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre April 12 – May 7. Tickets for the return engagement are on sale now by calling MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or visiting MetroTix.com. Ticket prices start at $55. Prices are subject to change; […]

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Metro Theater Presents ‘Go Dog Go’ in April Metro Theater Company (MTC), St. Louis’ premier professional theater for youth and families and St. Louis’ third-oldest professional theater company, winds down its 22/23 50th Anniversary Season with “Go, Dog. Go!,” adapted from P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book. MTC presents Go, Dog. Go! live at The Big […]

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