GREATER ST. CHARLES CONVENTION & BUSINESS BUREAU NEWS

·         Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center along the MO River at Bishops Landing will be selling Pizza by the Slice July 30-31 from 11am-7pm as they welcome the MR 340 racers to Saint Charles.  

·         Grand Opening Coming Soon — Fraser Leonard Fine Art Gallery, 824 South Main  —  www.FraserLeonard.com

·         Framations Art Gallery, 218 North Main: Celebrating their 9 Year Anniversary on Main Street  — Exhibition in Gallery 1: Passage of Time & Gallery 2: Not Just Knots  – www.framations.com

·         Picasso’s Coffee, 101 North Main:   Open Mic Night on Thursdays & Coming Soon… New Location at The Streets of St. Charles – visit them at:  http://picassoscoffeehouse.com/.

·         Lavish Party Rooms, 311a South Main, has re-launched their website with a brand new look and lots of pictures/features of this great Event Space – www.lavishpartyrooms.com!

·         Magpie Café, 903 South Main, Live Music:   Great Thursday Entertainment… July 30 Miss Jubilee and The Humdingers 5-8pm;  July 29 Letter To Memphis 5-8pm;   July 31 Pierce Crask;   August 1 Rod & Charlie 5-8pm  — check out their menu:  www.magpiesonmain.com

·         Little Hills Restaurant & Winery, 501 South Main, Live Music:  July 30 Brad Welker 5-8pm;  July 31 Guy Grimstead 7-10pm.  Just bottled… Little Hills Sweet Abbie Rose now available at the Wine Shop & Restaurant.  www.littlehillswinery.com

·         Main Street Gym, 334 North Main:   Introducing 2 new Personal Trainers… Alison Allen & Adam Finke offering 30-minute workout & other training packages.  Plus new Stretching Therapy.  Visit www.mainstreetgym.com or call 636-946-4100.

·         Show-Me Stampede Mustang & All Ford Show:  August 1 at Pundmann Ford, 2727 West Clay from 8am-4pm.  Registration 8am-Noon, fee is $20.  Event flyer:   http://www.showmemustang.com

·         Paint Your County Parks Art Competition:  The St. Charles County Parks & Foundry Art Centre are once again holding the annual competition August 1 through October 31 –  for all the details visit:  http://www.sccmo.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=260.

·         The St. Charles County Youth Orchestra Auditions to take place August 8-9 at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts…. For details:  http://www.sccyo.org/index.php/members

·         Tri County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole invites you to their 4^th Annual Christmas in August Craft Fair Saturday, August 29 from 9am-3pm at Calvary Church-St. Peters.

·         The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Sip & Savor Taste Event on Thursday, September 3^rd from 5-8pm at St. Peters 370 Lakeside Park.

·         News from O’Fallon:  Jammin’ Concert Series on Tuesday nights from 6:30-9pm at Civic Park.  Alligator’s Creek Triathlon held August 9 from 7am-1pm  For more info on these and all upcoming events in O’Fallon, visit www.ofallon.mo.us.

·         It’s the 9^th Annual Kids Block Party returning to the St. Charles Convention Center Saturday, August 29^th from 10am-2pm.  This is a FREE family day out for the community, encouraging healthy, active and safe lifestyles among children (ages 3-10).  Kids will enjoy inflatables, arts + crafts, games, music + dancing, interacting with their favorite trucks & much more.  Parents will appreciate info on health, nutrition, and safety.  http://www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com/events/kidsblockparty

·         Enjoy Free Movie Nights at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum at Heritage Park on August 15, September 19, & October 17 at sunset.  Watch movies under the stars on a Giant Outdoor Inflatable Screen.  For more info:  www.stccparks.org.

·         Friends of Historic Augusta’ Summertime Series – August 2 “From Log Cabin to WPA School” Augusta Education Highlights at the Visitor Center, 5577 Walnut Street in Augusta, from 2-4pm with presenter Paul Kemner.  Here’s the link for more details:  http://www.augusta-chamber.org/events/event/friends-of-historic-augustas-summertime-series/

·         Mark Your Calendar:   Augusta’s 12^th annual Harvest Festival September 18-19 & Augusta Bottoms Beer Festival October 3

·         Road Closures along Highway 94 in Wine Country –  http://www.modot.org/stlouis/major_projects/Route94andTerryRoadImprovements.htm    No worries… there is a way to get to the quaint towns in the Historic MO Wine Country, wineries, and businesses in Defiance and Augusta!

·         Here’s the direct link to the Wineries from our website…. http://www.historicstcharles.com/things-to-do/wineries/ – Discover Wine, Music, Fun, and Special Events!  

·        Stay updated on the ongoing progress on The Fifth Street Gateway Project, go to — www.stcharlescitymo.gov/fifthstreet.  Here’s the direct link to the informational brochure –  http://www.stcharlescitymo.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1458.  And Alternate Route Maps during the construction – http://www.stcharlescitymo.gov/583/Alternative-Route-Maps.

·         Visit Main Street – everything is open… Lodging, Attractions, Restaurants, and Shops!  Shop Local – Shop Saint Charles Businesses! 

·         Fifth Street Business Map — click here

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