Community Calendar (June 26 Edition)
Informational
PASTURE WEED CONTROL
The University of Missouri Extension will host a Pasture Weed Control Walk at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 1 in Ste. Genevieve County. Agronomy specialists Matt Herring and Gatlin Bunton will lead the pasture walk. Topics will include pasture weed identification, control measures, forage considerations and poisonous plants. There will be time for general questions. There is no cost to attend. To register or for information, contact the St. Francois County Extension Office at 573-756-4539. Farm directions: From Ste. Genevieve, take Highway 32 west to Trogdon Road. Turn right, travel about one-half mile, farm will be on the left. Watch for field day signs.
Organizations
JOUR DE FETE
The Jour de Fete Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at Cafe Genevieve in preparation for the August event.
Bible School
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
First Presbyterian Church in Ste. Genevieve will host Vacation Bible School in July. The week of activities kicks off 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21, with a bounce house and other activities, hot dogs and chips. Sessions are 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 22, to Wednesday, July 24. A light meal will be served each evening at 5:30 p.m., and the program will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Open to ages 3 through those who have finished the fifth grade. Free and open to all. For more information, call Joan Huck at 573-450-5146.
Shopping Event
MOONLIGHT MADNESS
Stores in downtown Ste. Genevieve will celebrate Christmas in July during its Moonlight Madness event from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. Specials, giveaways, and prizes all night long. Customers can wear Christmas attire for extra discounts at certain stores.
Employment
HIRING EVENT
The Missouri Job Center will present the Ste. Genevieve Hiring Event from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, at the Ste. Genevieve County Community Center, 21390 Highway 32. For information, contact the Missouri Job Center at 573-518-2431.
Fundraisers
ALZHEIMER’S
Audubon’s Grill and Bar on Tuesday, June 18, will be hosting a community dinner to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Ten percent of proceeds from food and drink sales between 4 and 8 p.m. will be donated to the cause. Attendance prize and 50/50 raffle also will be part of the event.
Special Events
FOURTH FRIDAY ART WALK
The Fourth Friday Art Walk will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 28, with galleries and art spaces throughout downtown Ste. Genevieve open to the public. See Page 7A for more details.
CHOCOLATE DEMO
The Felix Valle House State Historic Site will host a colonial chocolate-making demonstration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. Chocolate-making, from its Mayan roots to the French innovations of the 19th century, will be discussed. Visitors will observe each step of the process from cacao pod to flavored chocolate. Felix Valle House State Historic Site is located at the corner of Second and Merchant streets. For more information about the event, call the site at 573-883-7102.
FOURTH OF JULY
The Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce will host a Patriotic Fourth of July celebration at noon on Thursday, July 4, in the DuBourg Centre located at Merchant and Third streets. The event will include posting of colors by the VFW honor guard, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the singing of the National Anthem. This will be followed by a reading of excerpts from the Declaration of Independence by Rodney Scherer, followed by a firing salute to honor this historic document and what it meant for our country. Following a welcome from Ste. Genevieve Mayor Paul Hassler, State Representative Dale Wright will offer the keynote address. Musician Stormy Bennett will give a tribute to the armed forces. Those killed in the service to our country will be honored. The event will conclude with the singing of additional patriotic songs, and the retirement of colors by the VFW Honor Guard. This is a free family friendly event and is handicap accessible. The celebration continues in the evening with the Muny Band concert and fireworks at Pere Marquette Park.
COUNTY FAIR
The Ste. Genevieve County Fair will be Thursday, July 11, through Sunday, July 14, at the fairgrounds. Outlaw kart and lawnmowers will race on Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m.; and Kick N Kountry will provide music in the show barn. The annual parade is set for 4:30 p.m. Friday, traveling from Route M/Progress Parkway to the fairgrounds. A truck pull is set for Friday night. The demolition derby is Saturday night at 6 p.m.
4-H FAIR CHICKEN FRY
The annual 4-H chicken dinner associated with the county fair will take place 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at the VFW Hall. Fried chicken, liver dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw, bread, drink and dessert will be served. Call 573-883-2207 after 2:30 p.m. for carry out and delivery. Advance tickets available from 4-H members or at the University of Missouri Extension office on Progress Parkway.
BASKET-MAKING CLASS
Instructor Delecia Huitt will share her knowledge and skills to create a colonial summer market basket in a hands-on class from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, at the Creole House, a part of the Felix Valle House State Historic Site. The class cost is $40, and includes lunch and basket-making materials. Class size limited to 15 people. Deadline to register is June 30. Call 573-883-7102 for more information.
CAR CRUISE NIGHTS
The Ste. Gen. Gearheadz car club is organizing cruise nights in historic downtown Ste. Genevieve from the third Saturday in May through the third Saturday in October. Cruises will be from 5 to 9 p.m., and all cars, trucks and bikes are welcome. Event includes 50/50 drawing, entertainment and music. For more information, contact Brian at 573-883-6411. The next event is scheduled for Saturday, July 20.
TIGER DAY
Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary, 19620 Crown Ridge Road, will host activities for International Tiger Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. In addition to featuring the tigers, music and food will be offered in the sanctuary’s biggest fundraiser of the year. All of the proceeds go back to the sanctuary to care for the animals. On International Tiger Day, those who attend can meet a tiger keeper, watch the cats receive special enrichment and visit one of the many vendors on site. Kids can play carnival/conservation games, have their faces painted and much more. Lunch will be available for purchase from local food trucks (vegetarian option available).Purchase tickets online ahead of time for $6, or admission is $10 at the door. Parking will be at an offsite location to be determined with free shuttle service. Handicap parking is available in sanctuary parking lot. For information, e-mail info@crown-ridge.com or call 573-883-9909.
JOUR DE FETE
The annual Jour de Fete festival in Ste. Genevieve will be Saturday, August 10, and Sunday, August 11. Saturday’s activities include a 5-kilometer run and fun at 8 a.m. at Pere Marquette Park and opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. at the Welcome Center. Saturday’s musical entertainment at the Moses Austin House will be Josh Driskill (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and Wayne Givens (2 to 6 p.m.). Sunday’s activities include the car show [see below] and a fried chicken dinner at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Vernon Flieg will provide music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Moses Austin House. The craft show in downtown Ste. Genevieve will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
JOUR DE FETE CAR SHOW
The fourth annual Jour de Fete Car Show will take place on Sunday, August 11, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 600 Market Street in Ste. Genevieve. Registration is 8 a.m. to noon; judging is at 12:30 and the awards are at 2 p.m. Entry fee is $20 for judged categories and $10 to display. For information call Brian at 573-883-6411.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Children’s Day at Felix Valle State Historic Site will be Saturday, August 24, with events from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children can live and play as children in French Colonial Ste. Genevieve did. Activities will take place across the site throughout the day, including traditional French storytelling, games and hands-on activities like quill and ink writing. Call 573-883-7102 for more information.
BALLOON GLOW
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery will host its annual balloon glow from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, and Friday, September 13. Festivities will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. both nights, about an hour before and after sunset, weather permitting. There is no cost, children and pets are welcome. Balloons inflate and “glow” pre- and post-sunset. Food and refreshments will be available. Balloons will remain tethered to the ground, and guests can take photographs and have their photograph taken in front of balloons. Dinner reservations can be made by calling 573-747-1000. A food tent outside will serve hamburgers, hotdogs, muffuletta sandwiches, jambalaya, cookies and chips. Chilled beverages — soda, water and limited wine and beer — also will be served outside. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. The food tent will close at 8 p.m. For questions, call 573-747-1000.
Parish Picnics
LAWRENCETON
St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceton will host its annual parish picnic on Sunday, July 21. Dinners with fried chicken, kettle beef, liver dumplings and more will be served beginning at 11 a.m. Bingo begins at 12:30 p.m. Includes a country store, live music, refreshments, the one-room schoolhouse and antique tractors.
WEINGARTEN
Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Weingarten will host its annual parish picnic on Sunday, July 28. Chicken and kettle beef dinners will be served beginning at 11 a.m. Activities include a horseshoe tournament, bingo, children’s games, silent auction, antique farm machinery and demonstrations, and the Miller Switch Band from 3 to 7 p.m.
ST. AGNES
St. Agnes in Bloomsdale will host its annual parish picnic on Saturday, August 24, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 175 Jersey Lane. Fried chicken and ham dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A car cruise and tractor show are scheduled to begin at noon. Events also include a 5-kilometer run, kids games, bingo at 7:30 p.m., a washer tournament at 2:30 p.m., and a horse shoe tournament at 6 p.m.
KASKASKIA
Immaculate Conception Church in Kaskaskia, Illinois, will have its parish picnic on Sunday, September 1. The truck and tractor pull begins at 11 a.m. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Skills games, food and a country store also are part of the event.
Support Groups
PARKINSON’S PALS
Parkinson’s Pals meets at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the Education Conference Room at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital, 800 Ste. Genevieve Drive. Parkinson’s Pals is a support group for those with the condition, family members and friends, and anyone who would like more information about Parkinson’s Disease. For details, contact Teddy Ross at 618-210-7371 or Maria Rottler at 573-883-0621 or mariarottler.healthyliving@gmail.com.
TOPS LAKE FOREST
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday mornings at the Lake Forest Community Center. For information, call 314-402-9963.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
The Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital. For information, call 573-883-7735.
TOPS STE. GEN.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Ste. Genevieve County Health Department, 115 Basler Drive, for weigh-in and a program. For information, call 573-883-5582.
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