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AUGUST 2020 PUBLISHER

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Judy Peters | judy.peters@lifestylepubs.com

Welcome to our annual KIDS ‘n PETS issue.

AD DESIGNER

Miranda Williams LAYOUT DESIGNER

Emily Lisenbee CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

IT’S ALWAYS FUN TO FOCUS ON OUR CUTEST RESIDENTS! This issue features animals from around the area…the Zoo being the most obvious choice, but have you ever traveled to Eminence to view the herds of beautiful wild

Kimberly Blaker, Judy Peters, Cindy O'Hara CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Janet Watkins

horses? You’ll see a few of them on pages 14 - 16. It’s a day trip worth taking. There are some exciting new things happening at the Saint Louis Zoo and CFO Cassandra Brown Ray shares those plans with us, along with the Zoo’s philosophy on caring for its animals. Cassandra serves on the Board of Duo Dogs--you can learn more about all of the amazing ways these dogs are helping people on pages 26 - 27.

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We also share some tips on how to teach children (and parents) good sportsmanship.

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Your child may aspire to be a famous sports star, or a ballerina, or a rocket scientist.

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ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

In this issue, we feature one local young woman who has reached her dream of

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becoming a veterinarian and owning her own clinic. You can read about Dr. Brittany

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Kennedy on pages 12 - 13. Her passion is truly inspiring.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020

FEATURES 14 Wild, Wild Horses The Famous Wild Horses of Eminence

18 Saint Louis Zoo's Cassandra Brown Ray Inspirational Leader & Role Model for Her Children

22 Good Sportsmanship What It Means to Be a Good Sport

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26 Duo Dogs The Power of Dogs

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It's a shame that the Festival of the Little Hills had to be cancelled this year, due to concerns for the spread of COVID-19. It is especially impactful on the many non-profit organizations who count on the festival as part of their fundraising efforts. If you'd like to consider making a donation to these organizations, they are listed on the festival's website: festivalofthelittlehills.com. The Board also encourages us to support the small businesses along Historic Main Street in Saint Charles on that weekend especially.

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Fort Zumwalt School District is constructing a 24,600-sq-ft. facility dedicated to the continuing education of the district’s teachers and staff. Located just west of North High School on Tom Ginnever Blvd., this first-of-its-kind facility in St. Charles County, will feature a large meeting space for lectures, meetings and presentations. The space can also be divided into smaller meeting centers to host multiple training sessions. It will house the offices of the district’s Curriculum and Instruction Department, responsible for all programs from early childhood through high school, which includes curriculum development and teacher training.

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PASSION AND HARD WORK PAY OFF FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR

DREAMS DO CO M E T R U E ARTICLE JUDY PETERS | PHOTOGRAPHY JANET WATKINS

SINCE SHE WAS FIVE YEARS OLD, BRITTANY

She attended The University of Missouri-Columbia

KENNEDY DREAMED OF BEING A VETERINARIAN.

Business School and School of Veterinary Medicine, with

That dream has been fulfilled with the recent purchase of

an ultimate goal to own a clinic where clients are treated

Pet Health Center, at 4045 North St. Peters Parkway, from

like family, and long-lasting relationships are formed. She

a retiring veterinarian.

wants to be a valued and trusted resource for her clients,

Dr. Kennedy, of Cottleville, has been a practicing veterinarian for four years, and is experienced in preventative

providing the best possible care for pets and their owners. Her enthusiasm and passion are truly inspiring.

medicine, internal medicine, surgery, emergency cases,

Her best advice for those interested in being a veteri-

dentistry, pain management and quality of life consul-

narian is to start job shadowing. “Find a good vet that you

tation. When the opportunity to own a clinic so close to

can spend some time with,” she says. “I started when I

where she grew up arose, she knew it was the perfect

was 15...just shadowing; seeing if I liked it and getting a

location to start her business.

better idea of it.”

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Dr. Kennedy has proven to be a leader in her profession. She was selected to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s Power of 10 (a group of 10 veterinarians in the State of Missouri identified as leaders in the industry). She is currently chairman of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association New Graduate Forum which provides guidance to new graduate veterinarians. Pet Health Center offers vaccinations, preventative care exams, dental exams, x-rays, general surgery, lab tests, heart worm & parasite testing and microchipping. In addition to in-office services, Dr. Kennedy offers home visits for the convenience of pets and their owners. Home visits can minimize the stress of driving to a clinic and can provide care for patients who are not physically able to travel. During the months of July and August, first time examinations are free for new clients. Dr. Kennedy's husband, Chris, is a veterinarian as well. Their goal is to have him join the practice in the near future. They currently reside in Cottleville with their “fur babies,” including a golden retriever, a husky and two orange tabby cats. For more information, call 636-447-4555 or check out her Facebook page @dr.brittanykennedy and Instagram at #drbrittanykennedy, where she offers pet parent tips.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

wild, wild horses THE FAMOUS WILD HORSES OF EMINENCE

ARTICLE JUDY PETERS PHOTOGRAPHY HOLLY ROSS

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ACCORDING TO THE LOCALS THERE, WILD HORSES

HAVE

BEEN

ROAMING

THE

HILLS

OF SHANNON COUNTY FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS. No one knows exactly the origin of these horses, but it is believed that their ancestors were domesticated horses who were set free during the Great Depression, by farmers who could not afford to feed them. And so they lived, reproduced, and died on land that is a part of the Mark Twain National Forest. The Missouri Wild Horse League, founded in 1992, oversees the management of the four herds. The 30 or so horses, found mostly on lands of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways (surrounding the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers) may look like domesticated horses, but it is important to remember that they are wild. They will kick, bite, and throw their head without warning. Therefore, it is recommended to view the horses from a minimum of 40 feet (about school bus length) and avoid the temptation to feed or pet them. It is for their safety. We can enjoy them from a distance to respect their wildness. They make for beautiful photos, as the work of Photographer

Holly

Ross (HollyRossPhotography.

myportfolio.com) portrays. She suggests using a telephoto lens to get that “up close” feel. “Many feel they want to get close to the horses, which endangers all,” she says. “Remember, too, that there are ticks, mosquitos, gnats (lots), mountain lions, bear, wild boar, copperheads, and rattlesnakes that share this habitat.”

“Many feel they want to get close to the horses, which endangers a l l . R e m e m b e r, t o o , that there are ticks, mosquitos, gnats (lots), mountain l i o n s , b e a r, w i l d b o a r, copperheads, and rattlesnakes that s h a r e t h i s h a b i t a t .” CONTINUED >

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TRAVEL DESTINATION (CONTINUED)

She says the best times for viewing the horses are sunrise and just before sunset. She also points out that the roads to the fields where these horses are often found are not paved (unless you are viewing the Round Springs/Echo Bluff herd) and are not always in good shape. The road to Klepzig Mill, for instance, is a road that has large rocks and deep ruts in the one lane road, making it the most difficult to traverse. For those who want to learn more about the horses and how to find them, contact Jim Smith at Cross Country Trail Rides in Eminence and/or follow the Missouri Wild Horse League on Facebook. The League conducts periodic roundups when the herds reach the federally mandated fifty animals. These horses, after being vet-checked and, if necessary, gelded, are adopted to horse lovers through Jim at CCTR.

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INSPIRATIONAL LEADER & ROLE MODEL FOR HER CHILDREN

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IF EVERY BUSINESS, AND EVERY CITY,

finances is key…with caring for the animals

OPERATED WITH THE SAME PHILOS-

as our first priority. Everyone here is dedi-

OPHY AND VALUES THAT THE SAINT

cated to that,” she says.

LOUIS ZOO ORGANIZATION DOES, LED

“The three top principles we operate on

BY PEOPLE LIKE CASSANDRA BROWN

are: Animals Always, People Matter and

RAY, THE WORLD WOULD BE A MUCH

Operational Excellence. These guide every

BETTER PLACE.

decision we make.

Cassandra Brown Ray, of St. Peters, began

“The challenge comes in when we have

what she calls her “blessed journey” with the

so many amazing, creative ideas, goals and

Zoo 28 years ago as a staff accountant. Early

dreams from staff, volunteers and our gov-

last year she was named Chief Financial

ernance, and we have to fit all of that into a

Officer/VP of Finance. She has the distinc-

financial plan and forecast.”

tion of being the first African American and the first woman to hold that role at the Saint

But that ends up being the most rewarding part of her job as well, says Cassandra.

Louis Zoo. Cassandra is passionate about

She says their key values include open-

gender equity and serves as the diversity

ness/transparency, integrity, and using cre-

and inclusion team leader for the Zoo.

ativity to plan for the best and highest uses

Cassandra

earned

her

MBA

from

Lindenwood University and her undergradu-

of the Zoo’s resources. Those resources include their people.

ate accounting degree from the University of

“Because without our people, we can’t pro-

Missouri-Columbia. She currently serves on

vide the world-class care for the animals. And

Lindenwood’s Board of Directors, as well as

without operational excellence, we cannot get

the Duo Dogs (therapy dogs) board. She’s also

the highest and best use of our resources.”

a past member of the Francis Howell School District Finance and Operations Committee. In her role as CFO, Cassandra says her greatest challenge – and greatest reward – is

Cassandra says that another rewarding part of her job is working with amazing scientists and conservationists who are dedicated to protecting animals.

to apply the Saint Louis Zoo’s Values and Keys,

“We are on a mission because we have a

or guiding forces, that steer every decision

zoo that we have to care for but we also have

made at this “city within a city,” as she calls it.

a future that we need to build a foundation

“It’s been rewarding to be part of the team

for. My hope is that in many years when I’m

that helped develop the values and the keys

no longer here, they will look back and say,

for the Saint Louis Zoo,” says Cassandra.

‘What they did back then was foundational

“We have limited resources, so plan-

and there is no way we could have saved as

ning for the best and highest uses for our

CONTINUED >

ARTICLE JUDY PETERS

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED) many animals or as many habitats without them doing what they needed to do.’” A major project that Cassandra has been involved with is planning for the new Conservation and Animal Science Center in North St. Louis County. Using privately donated funds, the Saint Louis Zoo Association purchased 425 acres in north St. Louis County (Spanish Lake) in 2018.

“WE ARE ON A MISSION BECAUSE WE HAVE A ZOO THAT WE HAVE TO CARE FOR BUT WE ALSO HAVE A FUTURE THAT WE NEED TO BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR.”

The new Saint Louis Zoo North Campus will include a Conservation & Animal Science Center and public attractions that will connect people Photo credit: Ray Meibaum/Saint Louis Zoo

with nature and animals. “There is so much work to be done over the next few years, but this will give us space to breed animals and an incredible opportunity to experience species in habitats that may be incredibly similar to going on safari,” she says. An exciting new exhibit at the Saint Louis Zoo is the Primate Canopy Trails, an $11.5 million, 35,000-square-foot outdoor expansion of the Primate House. Construction began in 2019 and is scheduled to open in 2021. Primate Canopy Trails will consist of eight new outdoor homes for primates – lemurs, Old World monkeys and New World monkeys. "Being outside is critical for primates' well-being, and this new habitat is a demonstration of the Zoo's commitment to providing quality animal care," says Heidi Hellmuth, Curator of Primates. Another exciting development coming soon to the Zoo is the birth of a new baby elephant! Asian elephant Rani is due to give birth this Summer. The Zoo’s bull elephant, 27-year-old Raja, is the father. He was the first Asian elephant ever born at the Zoo in 1992, and this calf will be his fifth offspring. There are so many awe-inspiring aspects of the Saint Louis Zoo, and now we add its leaders, like Cassandra Brown Ray, to the list. She is truly an inspirational leader, to the community as well as to her own two children, who no doubt admired her ability and motivation to earn her MBA while well into her career. She says they would all sit and study together in the evenings. Her kids, who graduated from Francis Howell Central H.S., have now both earned their college degrees. Cassandra truly leads by example. She currently lives in St. Peters with her husband Quentin - her high school sweetheart – and their pugapoo, Yoda. 20

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Photography: Christopher Carter/ Saint Louis Zoo

Photography: Katie Pilgram-Kloppe/ Saint Louis Zoo

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE WE'VE ALL SEEN IT—THE PARENT STANDING ON THE SIDELINES CRITICIZING THE DECISIONS MADE BY COACHES AND OFFICIALS, YELLING AT HIS OWN CHILD FOR MAKING A MISTAKE, HURLING RUDE REMARKS AT

Good Sportsmanship

THE OPPOSING TEAM, OR ALWAYS PLACING BLAME. In some cases, these parents have even gotten into brawls. A child or parent who walks away satisfied, whether victorious or not, is the real winner. WHAT’S IN WINNING AND LOSING? There's no question, winning is rewarding and boosts self-esteem. However, well-meaning parents are sometimes so caught up in the competition that they lose sight of the real value of sports. Winning is not just being the victor of a game. It's becoming the best all-around person one can be. Children who carry this with them will be the ones to prevail.

ARTICLE KIMBERLY BLAKER

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“WINNING IS NOT JUST BEING THE VICTOR OF A GAME. IT’S BECOMING THE BEST PERSON ONE CAN BE.”

What’s in losing? Plenty. It teaches lessons in perseverance, humility, respect, and acceptance of defeat. What does losing mean? It means to come out second best. Defeat is not a failure. A child or parent who walks away satisfied, whether victorious or not, is the real winner. What else do sports offer? Opportunities to build friendships, les-

TIPS FOR SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD Make the most of your child’s involvement by showing your support and what it means to be a good sport. Avoid pointing out your child's mistakes or criticizing them. This only serves to make kids feel worse. Your child is most likely already aware of the error.

sons on the importance of rules, fairness and honesty, anger man-

Practice with your child, but don’t push. Offer pointers and

agement and leadership skills, and how to work as a team. In short,

demonstrate proper techniques, but allow mistakes to go without

sports teach valuable life principles that will be of immense value in

frequent correction.

CONTINUED >

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED)

Praise your child’s efforts. Allow coaches and officials to do their jobs. If you feel an error was made, remember it's a tough job, and we all make mistakes. Realize it'll probably come out in the wash. Cheer on your child and her team. Don’t put down the other team’s players, and be courteous and respectful of the other team’s fans.

When talking with your child about a game, point out specific displays of sportsmanship that took place to show the difference between being a good sport and a poor one. If your child isn’t enjoying the sport, don’t force him to stay in it. For many children, team sports aren’t the answer. Help find another activity or a solo sport that is more suited to him. Set up a sportsmanship recognition program for your child’s team offering Certificates of Outstanding Sportsmanship to players who set examples of being a good sport. If a child is struggling with sportsmanship, look for opportunities to help her brush up on her skills, and reward accordingly as reinforcement. Acknowledge and show interest in team members whose abilities don’t stand out. 24

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ANIMAL KINGDOM

T h e Po w e r o f Dogs DUO DOGS OFFERS SUPPORT TO THOSE WITH DISABILITIES

ARTICLE CINDY O'HARA | PHOTOGRAPHY DUO DOGS 26

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THE

BOND

BETWEEN

HUMANS

AND

DOGS

tell the story of their abuse,” says Peggy Musen, executive

REMAINS INEXPLICABLY DEEP. This is especially true

director of Duo Dogs. “If a child has to go to court, the dog

for those individuals who have physical, mental, or emo-

can sit quietly for three or four hours and the child can

tional disabilities.

hold the leash. When the child goes back for follow-up

Duo Dogs, in St. Louis, understands this precept (per-

therapy, the dog is still there.”

haps more so than the recipients themselves) and happily places their Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers with those in need. The company—which was established almost 40 years ago—breeds, raises, and trains the dogs at the cost of $40,000, and has three programs that benefit both adults and children: + Assistance Dogs help those with hearing or mobility impairments and have the ability to distinguish up to 200 specific requests such as pushing a button to let someone in or out, picking up something as small as an earring

“If a ch ild h a s to go to co ur t , th e d o g can sit q uietly fo r th ree o r fo ur h o urs an d th e ch ild can h o ld th e le a sh . W h en the ch ild go e s b ack fo r fo llow - up th erapy, th e d o g i s still th ere.”

backing or as large as a prosthetic leg, helping to make a bed, helping someone get dressed, doing laundry and opening a refrigerator; + Facility Dogs aid those adults and children who are receiving treatment and medical care. In addition, they

+ TOUCH Therapy Dogs involves training and certifying volunteers who bring in their own dogs to participate in the program in which the volunteers visit senior living and health care facilities to provide companionship;

work at child advocacy centers, prosecuting attorney’s

+ PTSD Dogs is a new program that will be starting this

offices, public defender’s offices, and courthouses to help

year, according to Peggy. It will take an entire year to train

ease the stress of witnesses who have to testify or victims

the dog to help an individual suffering from PTSD, and the

of crime and abuse during a trial. These dogs are trained to

goal, she says, is to place a dog that has been trained in

help a victim get through a traumatic time in their life and

this program by June 2021.

is especially helpful for children having to testify against their abuser. “We found that when we bring a dog in [to the courtroom], the dog breaks a barrier so that the child is able to

The organization, which counts heavily on its 700 volunteers, places its dogs worldwide, and currently has dogs in 38 states, with one in Canada, and another in London. For more information, visit DuoDogs.org/. CityLifestyle.com/StCharlesCounty

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CULINARY CREATIONS

SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM WITH GRAPES

healthy eating is easy with grapes

ARTICLE JUDY PETERS | PHOTOGRAPHY FAMILY FEATURES

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MOROCCAN GRAPE AND

GRILLED CHICKEN BOWLS WITH GRAPE VINAIGRETTE

IT HAS BECOME EVEN MORE IMPORTANT TO BOOST OUR BODY’S IMMUNE SYSTEM THROUGH A HEALTHY DIET AND HAS BECOME AN IMPORTANT NEW FOCUS FOR PEOPLE THESE DAYS. One key dietary recommendation is to eat more fruits and vegetables every day to improve immune function and prevent heart disease and diabetes. If you want to guide your family to healthier snacks and meals or simply trying to add variety to your at-home menu, that can be as simple as rethinking the ingredients you choose to use, including your favorite produce, such as grapes. Fresh grapes make for an ideal snack because they’re tasty, healthy, hydrating and refreshing, but grapes can also be used to make nutritious dishes that are also satisfying and delicious. Grapes of all colors – red, green and black – are a natural source of beneficial antioxidants and other polyphenols. Plus, they’re naturally fat-free, cholesterol-free and contain virtually no sodium. Try these recipes below from GrapesFromCalifornia.com to pair hearthealthy grapes with other nutritious ingredients to add variety and fresh appeal to your family meals.

INGREDIENTS

4 Servings COUSCOUS:

+ 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

+ 1 cup Israeli couscous

+ 1 teaspoon salt

+ 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil + 1/2 cup carrots, thinly sliced

VINAIGRETTE:

+ 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced

+ 1/4 cup green California grapes

+ 1/2 cup parsley, leaves only

+ 1 lemon, juice only

+ 1 1/2 teaspoons ras el hanout

+ 1 preserved lemon, rind only

(Moroccan spice blend)

+ 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

+ 1 teaspoon salt

+ 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped + salt, to taste

CHICKEN:

+ ground black pepper, to taste

+ 2 chicken breasts (8 ounces each)

+ 1 cup red California grapes, halved

+ 1 tablespoon harissa paste

+ 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

DIRECTIONS To make couscous: Cook couscous in boiling salted water. Drain, rinse with cold water and combine with olive oil. Add carrots, tomatoes, parsley leaves, ras el hanout and salt. Mix well and set aside. To make chicken: Heat grill to medium-high heat. Rub chicken breasts with harissa paste, olive oil and salt. Grill on both sides until just done. Set aside to cool. Slice into 1/4-inch slices. To make vinaigrette: In blender, puree green grapes, lemon juice, lemon rind, olive Moroccan Grape and Grilled Chicken Bowls

oil and cilantro until smooth. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Toss couscous mixture with vinaigrette and portion into four bowls. Top with sliced chicken, red grapes and almonds.

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED)

CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH

Cauliflower Steaks with Grapes

GRAPES INGREDIENTS

+ 1 large head cauliflower, leaves trimmed off + 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided + 2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary + 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt + 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided + 1 cup halved California grapes + 1/4 cup chopped Castelvetrano olives + 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley + 2 tablespoons chopped, toasted pistachios

DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 450 F. Cut stem off cauliflower and cut remaining head crosswise into four 1-inch-thick slices, keeping as intact as possible. Place on sheet pan and brush sides with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with rosemary, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast until browned and tender, about 25 minutes. Combine remaining olive oil, remaining pepper, grapes, olives, parsley and pistachios. When cauliflower is roasted, transfer to serving plates and top with grape mixture.

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AUGUST

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

SOME OF THESE EVENTS MAY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED...PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITES FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

15th. Activities include carnival rides,

beverages

petting zoo, parade, and fireworks.

ers are not allowed; coolers are

Check their facebook page for

may be checked at the entrance.

details: @newmellefestival2020.

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

PORTRAIT: THE MUSIC OF KANSAS

TRIXIE DELIGHT PERFORMS

BEALE STREET MARKET

This powerful presentation of the

Enjoy Music on Main the 3rd

Streets of St. Charles

music of KANSAS focuses on the

Wednesday of the month (thru

This art and farmers market is held

band’s

music,

September) from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

on Beale Street the 1st Wednesday

with superb musicianship, strong

in the 100-200 blocks of North Main

of each month, 5-8pm, through

harmonies and an accurate pre-

St. Bring your lawn chairs to this

September. Grab your friends and

sentation of the musical genius that

free outdoor concert. Food & Drink

family and come check out the

Kansas brought to the world in the

available to purchase. Music this

unique arts and homegrown foods

'70s and '80s, with hits including

month by Trixie Delight.

these vendors have to offer!

Carry On My Wayward Son, Hold

The Family Arena - St. Charles

most

celebrated

On, and Dust In The Wind. Tickets

7 TIMOTHY WAGNER ART ON DISPLAY Lillian Yahn Gallery

Timothy Wagner, of Defiance, will be displaying his art on Friday,

$10: Ticketmaster.com.

glass

contain-

North Main Street - St. Charles

HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR

GUIDED TOUR OF THE HISTORIC DANIEL BOONE HOME

moments of The Summer of Love with

The Family Arena - St. Charles

Music fans get to relive those the renowned Happy Together Tour

When you purchase a guided tour

2020, which returns to The Family

at The Lillian Yahn Gallery at 3028

of The Historic Daniel Boone Home

Arena with six headline artists: The

Winghaven Blvd.

on August 15, you’ll be able to

Turtles, Chuck Negron, formerly of

meet Daniel and Rebecca Boone.

Three Dog Night, The Association,

Daniel will have a collection of orig-

Mark Lindsay (former lead singer

inal antique weapons and accou-

of Paul Revere & The Raiders), The

ST. CHARLES FARMERS MARKET

trements from the French & Indian

Vogues, and The Cowsills. Tickets:

War, and the Revolutionary War. The

$48. Ticketmaster.com

August 7 from 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.

Foundry Art Centre

famous historic duo is portrayed by

The St. Charles Farmer's Market,

award-winning, long-time volunteers

operated by the St. Charles Lions

of the site. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Club, offers produce, baked goods, jams, eggs, soaps, & much more! It's held each Saturday, 7:00 a.m. noon at The Foundry Art Centre, 500 Riverside Dr. in St. Charles.

and

FOOD TRUCK FRENZY

FOOD TRUCKS IN THE PARK

the start of school with a food truck

O'Day Park Amphitheater

Celebrate the end of summer and

Frontier Park

picnic! Purchase your favorite food-

13-15

Enjoy live entertainment and a

truck fare plus beer and wine from

variety of delicious food options

local vendors, all while enjoying a free

NEW MELLE FESTIVAL

from several food truck vendors.

concert at O’Day Park Amphitheater.

Live

Concert

music

Blaze

Station.

admission

and

parking

New Melle

Bring lawn chairs or a blanket,

are free. The most current listing of

The 2020 New Melle Festival will

and hand sanitizer. Some trucks

food trucks can be found at ofallon.

now be held August 13th, 14th and

may

mo.us/food-truck-frenzy.

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