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William M. BeDell ARC To Host 41st Annual Dance

2 years ago
WOOD RIVER - The William M. BeDell Achievement and Resource Center (ARC) will host its 41 st annual dance and auction from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, November 5. The event will take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 1713 Stamper Lane in Godfrey. Board member, Shirley Weidman, has organized the dance since 1980 as the primary fundraiser for the agency. Chairing the event this year are John and Kirstin Hamilton of Fosterburg. The Hamiltons have been attending the dance for 15 years. Kirstin said, “I grew up with the Wiedman family and spent time at their home. Shirley has always welcomed us to the event, and we’ve enjoyed it.” John added, “My father said the arc dance has been one of the premiere events in the community for many years. We’re happy to be a part of it.” Kirstin is a physical therapist for OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center and John is co-owner of Hamilton Fabrication and Steel, and farms with his family. Tickets to the

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Review: Brew Tulum Serves Unforgettable Mexican Cuisine

2 years ago
Laura McNamara vividly remembers the moment her husband, Alberto Juarez, told her they were going to start a coffee business. They were at their home in Tulum, on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, where McNamara had just gotten some bad news from their regular coffee supplier.
Cheryl Baehr

People’s Joy Parade Returns to Cherokee Street Cinco de Mayo Weekend

2 years ago
The best event of the year, the People’s Joy Parade, is returning to Cherokee Street to join the Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 6. Earlier this year, parade organizers were planning to skip their usual slot at the Cinco de Mayo party in favor of hosting the parade at Tower Grove Pride this September, but plans have changed — and now they’re having the parade at both events! We are blessed, St. Louis.
Jaime Lees

Pop-Up Clothing Swap Is Sunday, April 30

2 years ago
ALTON - Swapping is the new shopping! Clean out your closet and join Alton Main Street on Sunday, April 30 th from 12:00-4:00 p.m. for a Pop-Up Clothing Swap. The event will be held in the ballroom at Mineral Springs Mall, located at 301 E. Broadway. To participate, you simply bring gently used clothing, accessories and shoes that you no longer wear and trade for as many new items as you can carry out. An option to bring your items in advance is available; early drop off is on Saturday, April 29 th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the same location. Participants should enter through the side door to the lower level which faces Alton Street. The event is open to the public, and the entrance fee is $5.00 when you bring clothes to swap or $10.00 when you just bring yourself. Leftover clothing will be donated to local charities. Attendees may also bring fabric in any condition (such as worn-out clothing, pillows, blankets, etc.) which will be recycled with Remains Inc. A Needs Assessment conducted

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Twitter Turns In Its Transparency Homework Late And Incomplete

2 years ago
Twitter 1.0 had one of the most complete and thorough transparency reporting operations around. It was incredibly useful to anyone studying issues, especially regarding the all important information on government demands on the company, and Twitter’s compliance rate. Indeed, as we reported, while basically all of the other big tech companies folded when the government […]
Mike Masnick

Southwestern Middle School Announces PBIS Students Of The Month

2 years ago
PIASA - Southwestern Middle School recently announced its Positive Behaviorial Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Students of the Month. The PBIS Students of the Month are as follows: from left to right front row: Chloe Murray, Lydia Feyerabend, and Baya Faulker-Fairfax. In the back row are: Cason Robinson, Noah Randolph, Kaylen Moiser, Noah Lavey, and Chandler Adams. Southwestern Middle School teacher Jamie Harrop said the students were nominated according to the word of the month. The word this month was "empathy," she said. "Also, they were honored for being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe," Harrop said. "They all received a Dairy Queen lunch of their choice. We have a different word of the month each month for the PBIS honor and recognize students according to that. It is so nice working with a great group of kids each day."

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Daily Deal: MagStack Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station with Floating Stand

2 years ago
MagStack is the perfect on-the-go wireless charging station that also transforms into a floating stand for smartphone FaceTime or video playback while charging. This 3-in-1 foldable design featuring 3 wireless charging spots, enables charging for up to 3 devices simultaneously, including iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods Pro, AirPods with Wireless Charging Case, other Qi-compatible Android phones, […]
Gretchen Heckmann