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May 17 I Judge Matthew Thornhill,
Circuit Judge Div. 4 candidate
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Ann Croghan - Light & Color II Art
Exhibition is on display through Saturday,
May 18 in the East Gallery at the
Foundry Art Centre, 20 N. Main Center in
St. Charles. For details, visit foundryartcentre.org.
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St. Charles County Youth Orchestra
Summer Concert is at 2 p.m. on Saturday,
May 18 at Grace Baptist Church, 3601
Ehlmann Road in St. Charles. Hear a selection
of classical favorites from three youth
ensembles. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5
for children. Tickets are available at sccyotickets.org
or at the door. To audition for
the 2024-2025 season contact sccyomusic@gmail.com.
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History in Harmony is from 1-4 p.m.
on Sundays, May 19 and 26 and June 23
and 30 on South Main Street in St. Charles.
For details, visit discoverstcharles.com.
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Self Portrait Art Exhibition is through
Tuesday, May 28 at the Crossroads Arts
Council, 310 West Pearce in Wentzville.
Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For
details, visit crossroadsartscouncil.org.
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Calls for Art - The Color of Water
Exhibition is from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday,
June 2 at Crossroads Arts Council, 310
West Pearce in Wentzville. Artists will give
an interesting view of any subject that has
a relationship with water. Artist drop-off
date is May 29 and the pick-up date is June
25. Gallery hours are from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.,
Thursday-Sunday. Apply online at crossroadsartscouncil.org.
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First Fridays are from 5-8 p.m. on the
first Friday of every month at the Foundry
Art Centre, 520 N. Main Center in St.
Charles. Visitors can spend time in the galleries,
meet resident studio artists, engage
with the community and enjoy a wide array
of art programming, entertainment and
special events. There will be free activities
and paid workshops hosted by local business
owners. For details, visit foundryartcentre.org/first-fridays.
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Hit the Bricks History Tours are on
most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at
230 S. Main St. in St. Charles. Join history
tour guides as they “Hit the Bricks”
through St. Charles’ 25-plus years of history.
Tours are $7 per person. Children
under 10 are free. To book a tour, visit
discoverstcharles.com/things-to-do/mainstreet/hit-the-bricks.
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St. Charles Riverwalk Market is from
7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday mornings
through November 30 at the Foundry Art
Centre Parking Lot, 520 N. Main Center in St.
Charles, featuring fresh produce and crafts
from local vendors, live music and more. For
details, visit stcharlescitymo.gov/1132/The-
St-Charles-Riverwalk-Market.
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St. Charles Flea and Artisan Market
is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on the second Saturday
of every month through December
at Saint Charles City Hall (Upper Level
of City Hall Parking Garage), 200 N.
Second St. in St. Charles. For details, visit
stcharlesflea.com.
BENEFITS
Rock n’ Roll Bingo is from 6-10 p.m.
on Saturday, May 4 at the Boys and Girls
Club of St. Charles, 1211 Lindenwood
Ave. Round prizes, raffle items and a silent
auction are featured. Admission includes
water, soda and snacks. $25 per person.
Benefits Seven More Cats Rescue and
Shelter Friends, Inc. For tickets, call (314)
750-7979.
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Canines & Cars is from 6:30-9:30
p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at Fast Lane
Classic Cars, 427 Little Hills Industrial
Blvd. in St. Charles. Check out some
classic cars in the Fast Lane showroom,
visit with adoptable pets, enjoy delicious
food and drinks and bid on silent auction
items. All proceeds will benefit the City
of Saint Charles Animal Shelter. Tickets
are available for $50 each and include
food, wine, beer and soft drinks. A cash
bar will be available. To purchase tickets,
visit stcharlescitymo.gov/1176/Canines-
Cars.
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St. Louis LDA Scholarship Golf Tournament
is from 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
on Thursday, May 9 at Missouri Bluffs
Golf Club, 18 Research Park Circle in St.
Charles. Cost is $125 per player. Register
at ldastl.org/golf-classic or call (314) 966-
3088.
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A Blood Drive is from 8:30 a.m.-1:30
p.m. on Sunday, June 2 at Sts. Joachim &
Ann Church School, 4112 McClay Road in
St. Peters. Snacks & drinks provided. To
register, call ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401.
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St. Charles Optimist Club Golf Tournament
is at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, June
3 at the St. Peters Golf Club, 200 Salt
Lick Road in St. Peters. Shotgun start is
at 7:30 a.m. The four-person scramble is
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$500 per team, an individual is $125 each
and includes the green fee, cart, breakfast,
lunch and refreshments. The entry fee
includes a Mulligan. Player reservations
must be received by May 30. For details,
call (314) 393-0706.
CONCERTS/FESTIVALS
Twilight Market is from 3-7 p.m. on the
second Saturday of every month through
November at 301 Main Street in St. Peters,
featuring artists, makers, vendors, musicians,
food and drink. Free event. For
details, visit stpetersmo.net.
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Fiesta in the Park is at 6 p.m. on
Friday, May 3 in O’Day Park in O’Fallon.
Mexican cuisine and a mariachi band are
featured. Tickets start at $40 and are available
at celebrationoflights.ticketspice.com/
fiesta.
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Augusta Plein Air Art Festival is
through May 4 in various locations
throughout Defiance, New Melle and
Augusta. The public is invited to observe
art “paint-out” events of over 100 artists
scattered through local wineries, historic
sites and surrounding towns. Completed
art will be on display and available for sale
at the Augusta Harmonie-Verein Hall and
on location at each event. For details visit
augustapleinair.com.
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The St. Louis Scottish Games are on
Saturday, May 11 in Schroeder Park, 359
Old Meramec Station Road in Manchester.
Activities begin at 9 a.m. with the final
Mudmen concert continuing into the evening.
Tickets are $25 for adults over age
18 and $10 for youth ages 13-17. Children
age 12 and younger are free. For details on
parking, shuttles, event times and tickets,
visit stlouis-scottishgames.com,
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A Food Truck Event is from 5-8 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 14 at Blanchette Park, 1900
W Randolph St. in St. Charles. Enjoy live
entertainment and local food truck vendors.
Some trucks may be cash only. Bring lawn
chairs or blankets. No alcoholic beverages
or glass during food truck events; no pets,
except service animals. For details, visit
discoverstcharles.com/event/food-truckevent.
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Dardenne Prairie Summer Concerts are
from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Fridays beginning
May 17 at City Hall Park, 2032 Hanley
Road. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
May 17 - Butch Wax and the Hollywoods.
June 21 - Joe Dirt and the Dirty Boys Band.
July 19 - Trixie Delight. Aug. 16 - Dr.
Zhivegas. For details, visit dardenneprairie.
org/parks_and_recreation/events.