West Newsmagazine 11-27-19

38 I EVENTS I
November 27, 2019
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
An art reception and gallery is open
now through Thursday, Dec. 12 at St.
Louis Community College-Wildwood,
2645 Generations Drive. The exhibit
is titled “The Art of Me” and includes
16 self-portraits. The 60-foot exhibit is
curated by art instructors Mark Oakley
and Mark Weber. Gallery hours are 7
a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 7
a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays. For more information,
visit events.stlcc.edu.
FAMILY & KIDS
The 20th Annual Turkey Trot is from
8:30 a.m.-noon Thursday, Nov. 28 at the
Chesterfield Amphitheater, 631 Veterans
Place Drive in Chesterfield. The 5K run
begins at 8:30 a.m. Kids Fun Run, for ages
9 and under, begins at 9:30 a.m. Register at
register.chronotrack.com/r/46563. Awards
given to top overall adult male and female
runners and top three runners in each age
group. Registration is $25 through Nov. 27;
$35 on race day for Turkey Trot Adults. All
kids receive a participation medal. Registration
is $10 through race day for the kids
fun run.
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Turkey Trot is at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29
at Longview Farm Park, 13525 Clayton
Road in Town & Country. The 5K begins
at 9 a.m.; the half-mile at 10 a.m. Participants
will receive post-race refreshments.
Adult registration is $20 until Nov. 27;
$25 until Nov. 29. For ages 14 and under,
registration is $5 until Nov. 27, $10 until
Nov. 29. Race day registration will take
place at Longview Farm House 30 minutes
before event. T-shirts will be first-come,
first-served. For details and to register, visit
town-and-country.org.
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Black Friday Gift Making for Kids
is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 at
The Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd.
in Chesterfield. Kids will make and wrap
keepsake gifts while enjoying cookies
and cocoa. This drop-off program is for
children ages 8-12. Each child will get
to decorate their own butterfly-shaped
cookie, enjoy hot cocoa and walk through
the Tropical Butterfly Conservatory. Cost
is $60 for Garden members and $75 nonmembers.
Space is limited and advanced
reservations are required. Visit butterflyhouse.org
for times and to sign up.
SPECIAL INTEREST
Laughter Yoga [Hasya Yoga] is from
12:30-1:30 p.m. every Monday at The
Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane in
Eureka. Exercises incorporate stretching,
deep breathing, clapping and laughter. For
more information, visit eureka.mo.us.
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A TOPS [Take Off Pounds Sensibly]
weekly meeting is from 9-10:30 a.m. every
Friday morning at 109 Lindy Blvd. in
Ballwin. Tops is a support group to help
you reach that goal to live a healthier lifestyle.
For more information, contact Joyce
Molnar at molnarjk@yahoo.com or (314)
603-1641.
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West County Toastmasters Meetings
are from 7-9 p.m. on the second and fourth
Monday every month at Daniel Boone
County Library, 300 Clarkson Road in
Ellisville. A series for individuals looking
to become better public speakers. All
remaining 2019 meetings will take place in
Meeting Room 3 in the library. For more
information, contact Rick Hoelscher at
(314) 406-3310.
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Rajayoga is from 6:30-8 p.m. on
Monday, Dec. 2 at the Grand Glaize
Library Meeting Room 2, 1010 Meramec
Station Road in Manchester. Rajayoga is
an ancient technique of mediation taught
and practiced by the Brahma Kumaris. It
is a method of meditation that helps ease
stress, improve concentration and quell
negative emotions like anger, fear and
sadness. RSVP by emailing stlouisbk@
us.brahmakumaris.org.
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Skin Health and Acne Care is from
4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 at St. Louis
Skin Solutions, 13100 Manchester Road
in Des Peres. Parents, tweens and teens
are invited to come for an educational
night. Participants will learn all about the
importance of skincare and acne prevention.
A one-on-one makeup application
tutorial tailored to the individual participant
is included. Reservation fee is $50.
Reservations can be made by calling
(314) 543-4015.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
A Fair Trade Market is from 9 a.m.-3
p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec.
1 at Manchester United Methodist Church,
129 Woods Mill Road in Manchester.
Unique holiday gifts, international crafts,
and exquisite foods. Features over 3,000
square feet of merchandise from around
the world. Enjoy food samples, educational
presentations, and giveaways.
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Pizza With Santa is from 6:30-8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 5, 6:30-8 p.m. on Friday,
Dec. 6, and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday,
Dec. 7 at the Eureka Community Center,
333 Bald Hill Road in Eureka. Enjoy a
slice of pizza, create some fun holiday
crafts, get a picture with Santa and tell
him what you would like for Christmas.
Registration is required and must be completed
at the Timbers of Eureka. Register at
eureka.mo.us.
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The annual Tree Lighting and Winter
Fest begins at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7
at Wildwood Town Square Plaza, 221 Plaza
Drive in Wildwood. Attendees can take
pictures with Santa Claus from 3:30-5:30
p.m. A Gingerbread House Contest begins
at 6 p.m.; all houses must be assembled at
home and transported to event. Carolers and
food vendors will be onsite from 5-7 p.m.
The event will conclude with a tree lighting
ceremony at 7 p.m. The event is hosted by
the Wildwood Business Association.
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Breakfast with Santa is at 8:30 a.m. and
9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at American
Legion Post #208, 225 Old Sulphur Spring
Road in Manchester. A pancakes and sausage
breakfast is served. Don’t miss this morning
full of fun. Tickets must be purchased in
advance online or in person at the park, this
one sells out. Manchester Residents: $5 child;
$6 adults. Non-Residents: $6 child; $7 adults.
Visit: secure.rec1.com/MO/manchester-mo/
catalog for more information.
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Candy Cane Dash is at 9 a.m. Saturday,
Dec. 7 at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic
Complex, 17925 N. Outer 40 Road. Candy
canes and hot cocoa available. No dogs
allowed. Age: 10-plus. Registration ends
Dec. 6. $20 per entrant. This event will
have a toy drive for Cardinal Glennon so
bring a new, unwrapped item to the event.
Afterward, the Candy Cane Hunt is at
10:30 a.m. for ages 2-12.
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Breakfast with Santa is from 9:30-
10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Bluebird
Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Road in Ellisville.
Santa will accept wish lists from children
and pose for pictures so bring a camera. A
light breakfast is served. Pre-register in the
park office or call, (636) 227-7508. $5 per
person. Children under 1 are free.
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Cookies for a Cause is from 9-11 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7 at Green Trails Church,
14237 Ladue Road in Chesterfield. Help
raise funds to help women, youth and
children around the block and around the
world. Choose from a selection of fancy
decorated sugar cookies, honey ginger-
See HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS, page 44