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Encouraging outdoor adventures
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COMMUNITY VOICES By Dr. Miranda Ming and Dr. Rhonda M. Key. Pg. 2 Arts As Healing Foundation hosts first public art classes. Pg. 3
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Special Section RESTURANT DIRECTORY. Pg. 9
Features Submitted photos Volunteers with the Missouri Environmental Education Association assemble outdoor learning kits to be distributed along with meals with the distribution services of Operations Food Search and St. Louis County Libraries.
The Missouri Environmental Education Association is adding to the food distribution services of Operations Food Search by providing families 6,300 outdoor learning kits By Charlotte Beard The Missouri Environmental Education Association (MEEA) along with community partners, have developed an additional opportunity for families to venture outdoors. Previously scheduled to begin July 13, MEEA is adding to the food distribution services of Operations Food Search (OFS) and St. Louis County Libraries by providing 6,300 outdoor learning kits, on a first come first serve basis, at 10 libraries this summer. Traci Jansen, a teacher at W. W. Keysor Elementary in the Kirkwood School District states that the pilot program originated due to OFS’ increased involvement with families due to COVID-19. There are three separate themes for the kits. The first kit that was scheduled for distribution July 13, was the Food and Pollinators kit. Jansen who has also
used various components of the kits with her students this past school semester, stated the kit provides education of healthy food options to pair with what families receive from Operation Food Search. The kit will also help participants identify the food that comes from pollinators and the variety of pollinators in the St. Louis region, such as honeybees, butterflies and hummingbirds. “In the kits are informational pamphlets that talk about the perks, benefits and how awesome are our insects and pollinators,” stated Jansen. She went on to explain that recipients of the food and pollinator kit will include activities to make headbands and masks, read a book, and participate in search and observation for the pollinators.
The next kit scheduled for July distribution is the Observing and Nature journaling kit which will educate participants by way of observing the greenspace they explore and how the things connected to it are associated with that space. Participants will record what changes within that space over time. Jansen stated that the Outdoor Play kit, set for distribution in August, will include activities for search-and-find – hiking and scavenger hunts – incorporating components of the two previous kits. “We tried to design kits that would incorporate family involvement as well as education for pre-K through 12th grade,” stated Jansen. See ‘ADVENTURES’ page 2
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‘ADVENTURES’ from ‘cover Jansen stressed that the goal is for families to get out to explore the outdoors where there is greenery and not be confined to home. “You can go into any greenspace. It can be between your road and your sidewalk – just looking at that green area. (Participation) can be just looking at a container plant or taking a day trip to the zoo and looking at (the plants). It does not need to be in (a) backyard; there is greenery and landscapes all around in urban and suburban environments.” According to Jansen, all kits have recipe-like cards that include resources for each kit’s theme and a pencil, pencil sharpener along with a journal. “I’m blown away by the enthusiastic response of so many partners so quickly,” stated Lesli Moylan, MEEA Executive Director. “We’re all so happy to have a tangible way to make a positive difference for kids who are going through so much right now. This collaborative
project will help bring the joy of nature to many families this summer, and I’m very grateful to Operation Food Search and St. Louis County Libraries for providing our distribution pathway.” The additional partners involved in this pilot include Missouri Foundation for Health, Saint Louis Zoo, Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri 4-H, Missouri Coalition for the Environment, St. Louis Community Foundation, Gateway Greening, Earthways Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden, Way 2 Fresh Eats, Urban Harvest STL, Greenscape Gardens, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, O.K. Hatchery, and the North American Association for Environmental Education. Moylan states that they have worked together in various ways to make the initiative happen. “Some (partners) provided activity guidelines,” stated Moylan, “some donated materials, and some have provided volunteer hours for kit assembly/transporting. (In addition), some (partners) have (supported all efforts). It is really neat to see organizations from across the state come together for this project!”
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Jansen states, “We’re proud of what we’ve started. We’re eager to see how the deployment goes.” Jansen shared that each kit includes website information for family feedback via an online survey to help the initiative in determining needs for extending the pilot to rural communities. In addition, each kit’s activity guide and suggested materials will be available online, free-of-charge, at www.meea.org this fall. The 10 libraries that are receiving the current pilot (visit https://www.slcl.org/drive-thru-meals) were determined based on community needs. Moylan shared, “Missouri Foundation for Health, along with partners St. Louis County Library, Operation Food Search, St. Louis Area Food Bank, and EdPlus, developed a plan for summer food distribution in St. Louis County using an equity lens as described below. Our limited capacity meant we couldn’t supply kits to all the distribution sites, but our available resources lined up with the library distribution pathways – they provide 2,100 meals each day they distribute and we were able to pool enough resources to provide three kits through them this summer.”
By Dr. Miranda Ming and Dr. Rhonda M. Key
C.L.I.M.B. uses A.I.M. to make the impossible, possible During this time of uncertainty, financial hardship and unprecedented loss of life a specific internship prepares students for the opportunity to gain additional skills and content knowledge in STEM, while also being paid. COVID-19 has impeded many summer internships, especially at the high school level. However, the Collaborative Laboratory Internships and Mentoring Blueprint also known as C.L.I.M.B. has developed a way to continue to support high school students from disadvantaged communities. C.L.I.M.B. is a partnership between Dr. Partricia Parker, Des Lee Professor of Zoological Studies at the University of Missouri St. Louis, and local North County school districts. Since 2015, this paid internship program has served bright and motivated students from North St. Louis where they routinely lack opportunities available in more affluent districts. In the Collaborative Laboratory Internships and Mentoring Blueprint (CLIMB), they gain hands-on experience and technical know-how in authentic scientific research. The success of this program is evident in the fact that over 90 percent of previous interns have not only attended college, but remained in college. Many of these students have majored in STEM. Innovative leaders do not allow the current state of the world to be a barrier. Face to face activities are currently prohibited at UMSL and many other institutions, so the virtual student internship was created aimed at learning to think like a scientist. This experience will not substitute their hands-on internship experience to follow at UMSL in the fall, but will prepare them for that handson internship experience in an assigned collegiate laboratory or department. Learning will not look the same as did be-
fore COVID-19. Our students will have to know and use virtual learning and technology in ways unfamiliar to them before the pandemic. Not only physical equipment, but skills, such as the ability to critically think and collaborate with peers via Zoom, Google Meet, and or other modes may become a necessity. How did the virtual student internship become a reality? C.L.I.M.B. has A.I.M. Attitude: Leaders have to believe equity truly provides opportunity. It would be easy to simply postpone or cancel the opportunity or take the stance that due to lack of equipment, drive, and social issues that may be occurring in the home that this will not work. However, our team chooses to believe our students are capable and willing to collaborate in order to perform research. “They can do it.” Intention: Leaders must be willing to work with students directly… with a handson approach that includes encouragement, communication, and modeling behaviors via virtual learning. We must be willing to hold students accountable, but also to support their growth. Constantly checking in to provide support and to ensure students are working together. Mechanics: Put ideas into action, support the ideas with expectations, and manage the expectations with follow through. The interns will meet every Friday afternoon for two hours between now and the end of July 2020. Research mentors and school administrators will join them every other Friday and will begin to discuss what it means to be a scientist. Like everyone else, scientists have beliefs, assumptions, and intuition, but they rely on the gathering of data and facts to support their positions on im-
portant topics when they recognize that they lack factual knowledge. The overarching topic of exploration is the coronavirus pandemic. What are viruses and how do they differ from bacteria? Why this virus is called Covid-19? How does it differ from previous viruses and pandemics? Why is it hitting the African-American community much harder than other racial or ethnic groups? We will approach each of these questions using the scientific method over the course of this spring-summer experience. C.L.I.M.B. believes that if we A.I.M., the impossible becomes possible for our students. Do you? To learn more about C.L.I.M.B. from the courageous developers contact: Dr. Patricia Parker - Des Lee Professor of Zoological Studies & Interim Director Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center- PParker@umsl. edu. Dr. Miranda Ming and Dr. Rhonda M. Key- Kmeddesign@gmail.com. Dr. Rhonda M. Key has served as a teacher and administrator in suburban, rural, and urban school districts throughout her career. Currently, she serves has Principal/Director of Secondary EducationCommunity Partnerships in Jennings School District. Dr. Miranda Ming, Assistant Principal, at Jennings School District’s College &Career Prep Academy is a devoted educator. She attended Alabama A&M University, but obtained her Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate Degree from the University of Missouri St. Louis. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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Arts As Healing Foundation hosts first public art classes
Operation Food Search receives $75,000 grant from MAZON
Arts As Healing Foundation (AAH), a nonprofit that brings the therapeutic benefits of art to cancer patients and those with chronic illness, will hold its first public art class titled “Fundamentals of Drawing.” The six-week interactive Zoom course – either Thursdays beginning July 16 or Saturdays beginning July 18 – will be held from Submitted photo 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Arts As Healing Foundation Executive Director Vicki Friedman. Arts As Healing Foundation’s programs and services. “Fundamentals of Drawing” is a hands-on artistic experience that will feature instructional demonstrations and one-on-one guidance for each participant’s full color creation. AAH’s Executive Director Vicki Friedman will teach the Zoom classes along with assistance from artist volunteers. Friedman, a trained artist and two-time cancer survivor, brings her extensive skill set to the course which is designed for both beginners and those with drawing experience. “People with cancer and other chronic conditions take our classes to reduce stress brought on by their illness. It helps them escape and forget about their health while they get lost in creating,” said Friedman. “This is the first time in our organization’s history that we have classes for the general public. We do this to help support our organization and to help those in the community lower their feelings of stress and anxiety during these challenging times.” Founded in 2013, Arts As Healing Foundation conducts classes at area hospitals including Siteman Cancer Centers, Missouri Baptist Cancer Center, and Mercy Hospital at South County. The nonprofit hosts weekly studio classes at its permanent headquarters located at 11804 Borman Dr., visits hospitals to provide chairside art instruction for patients receiving treatments, and holds collaborative events with other nonprofits. The six-week course is $150 per person and does not include supplies. For more information, call 314-370-3700 or visit www.artsashealing.org.
Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, recently received a $75,000 grant to support its policy work from MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger. MAZON is a national advocacy organization working to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel. MAZON funds a strategic grants program – the Emerging Advocacy Fund – to identify, seed and support new anSubmitted photo ti-hunger advocacy initiatives in the top food insecure states in the nation. Pictured (from left) are Operation Food Search’s policy and advocacy team members Lyndsey Wilbers Cavender, Trina Ragain, Joanne Song and Sarah Ritter. Dan MAZON prioritizes organizations in Ferris (second from left) and Sam Hsu (fourth from left) are with the Social Policy locations with underdeveloped an- Institute at Washington University in St. Louis. ti-hunger advocacy ecosystems, high food insecurity rates and challenging political cacy work,” said OFS’s Director of Policy & Innoand social dynamics concerning the nutrition vation Trina Ragain. “MAZON’s partnership alsafety net. lows us to focus on food insecurity and its causes “This generous grant enables our agency to while advancing social and economic justice in dedicate specific resources to anti-hunger advo- the state of Missouri.”
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Healthworks! Kids’ Museum reopens with new safety protocols After closing in mid-March amid COVID-19 health concerns, HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis has announced it will reopen to the public on July 10, with new
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measures in place that will allow children and families to safely access the museum’s fun and interactive exhibits and programming aimed at educating and inspiring them to make positive health choices. As part of the reopening plan, operating hours will be reduced to allow for deep cleaning throughout the day, capacity restrictions will be put in place for birthday parties and general visits, and advance reservations will now be required. The museum’s plan to reopen has been approved by the city of St. Louis in accordance with the city’s public health guidelines. The museum will operate at 25 percent capacity (or a maximum of 60 visitors). Families must make advance reservations online at HWSTL.org and have the option of scheduling hour-and-a-half-long visits during three different timeframes on Fridays and Saturdays, which include 9 to 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 3:30 p.m. Additional days will be added if Fridays and Saturdays reach full capacity. Sundays will be open to birthday party or private group reservations only, which be made by emailing info@hwstl.org. Upon entry, visitors will be asked to attest to being free of COVID-19 symptoms, complete a health screening questionnaire and have their temperature checked with a touchless thermometer. At the direction of St. Louis City’s Department of Health, protective face coverings will be highly recommended for children between the ages of three and eight and will be required for visitors ages 9 and up. All HealthWorks! staff will also be required to wear face coverings at all times. As part of enhanced safety protocols, separate one-way paths and queuing lines will be incorporated throughout the museum to ensure visitors maintain social distancing of at least six feet, and increased hand sanitizer stations will be available for personal sanitization. All staff members will be required to participate in daily health
screenings, and they will work to disinfect high-touch areas throughout the day. These restrictions will be revisited as St. Louis City’s Health Orders change. “We appreciate our guests’ patience and cooperation as we work to safely reopen,” said Shannon Laine, CEO of HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis. “With the health and safety of our staff and visiting children and families at the forefront, we strived to create a plan that would allow our visitors to learn about health and hygiene in a clean, safe environment. We aim to educate children to lead healthier lives through fun and interactive programming and exhibits, and we look forward to continuing this focus at our physical location.” When HealthWorks! reopens, visitors will notice a slight change to the exhibits and programming. To comply with the public health guidelines, exhibits that feature small manipulatives, including the pharmacy, dental office and medical office, will be unavailable for free play at this time. In their place, the museum is offering two brand new, hour-long, interactive programs that are guided by educators. “Escape the Germs” teaches kids to learn the fascinating science behind germs. Each family unit will work to complete challenges, gather information and answer questions to escape from the germs. Upon completion, they will be able to identify the manner in which scientists study germs, name types of germs and their effects on people, and describe ways to stay safe from germs. The second program, “Doc In The House,” features six pretend patients who are in need of medical care for different reasons. Kids and families will work to uncover a different sign or symptom their patient is experiencing, and by program’s end, they must determine a diagnosis and how to treat their patient. Materials that are handed to each family unit for these two programs will be disinfected after each use. “We are excited to introduce our new programming to visitors in the coming weeks,” said Laine. “These two, timely programs have been developed with the health of our community in mind, and they both follow HealthWorks! mission, which is especially important as we adjust to a new way of life to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.” HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis is located at 1100 Macklind Ave. in St. Louis. To learn more about the museum and its plan to reopen, visit www.hwstl.org.
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By Scott Shy
Live music finds a home at the drive-in with Mr. Blue Sky For me, live music has always been just what the doctor ordered. Thanks to Powerplex STL and the transformation of the old St. Louis Mills parking lot, live music has new life again. An outdoor live show featuring the band Mr. Blue Sky, an Electric Light Orchestra tribute band kicked off Freedom Fest on July 1. The design of getting a parking spot for your car and one for your chairs works out very well in meeting the social distancing requirements. The big screens and multiple camera angles from the stage keep you from feeling that you are missing anything. Mr. Blue Sky brings a full stage of excellent musicians and faithfully delivers a spectrum of songs by Jeff Lynne, The Traveling Wilburys and the classic recordings of ELO like ‘Telephone Line,” “Strange Magic,”
and “Don’t Bring Me Down.” This band does not skimp on covering the strings, keys and high harmonies that ELO is famous for. One highlight was the diligent attempt to teach everyone some dance moves to participate in a dance mob to the song, “All Over The World.” I can report that there were many valiant attempts made to follow the routine, but there were many more Mr. Blue Sky performs at Powerplex STL in the old St. Louis Mills parking lot. Photo by Scott Shy fun variations on display. The crew at Powerplex adds to the enjoyment of the event with helpful and friendly interactions with win for local and national musical acts and music fans the audience. I hope that this format continues to be a during these very limited times.
42 doors tell story of hope Last week, 42 doors took on special significance as part of a new art installation series to raise awareness and funding for Hope Lodge St. Louis across the bi-state region. The American Cancer Society’s 42 Doors of Hope showcases local artists’ interpretations of cancer patients’ journeys. Residents can vote for their favorite door throughout the campaign. “Cancer patients and their caregivers who travel to our city for treatment rely on the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge for a free home away from home,” said Jim Kavanaugh, CEO of World Wide Technology and chair of the society’s capital campaign to renovate the facility. “We are in the midst of a much-needed renovation that will create 42 suites to help connect cancer patients to the care they need. It will take the community’s support to truly make the space a home away from home and maintain open doors to these important services.” The society has partnered with local artists to create 42 doors, symbolizing the 42 guest suites that will be available at the new facility. Each door is unique, as is each patient’s journey to wellness. At the same time, the doors are part of a collection and community that represents what each guest experiences at Hope Lodge St. Louis. The campaign features art from popular local artists including The Muny scenic artist Andy Cross and high school art teacher Byron Rogers and will be displayed across the metro — from Busch Stadium to Ferguson Brewing Company to the Alton Riverfront. “A door is a symbol of a journey, a transition or metamorphosis — many of the same feelings cancer patients and their families experience on
their quest for wellness,” said Jason McClelland, senior director of regional corporate relations for the American Cancer Society North Region. “42 Doors of Hope brings awareness to the challenges facing cancer patients and their families, while also bringing art to new and unexpected corners of the community.” Since 1995, Hope Lodge St. Louis has served tens of thousands of people. The facility offered 11,481 nights of free lodging in 2019 alone. Renovations will improve guest and caregiver experiences, keep pace with their needs and provide a better quality of life during their stay. The new facility also includes additional safety measures to protect immunocompromised guests from COVID-19 or other health threats. A map of the doors is available at 42doorsofhope.org, along with information about each art installation and the artist who brought it to life. Community members are encouraged to safely visit as many doors as possible and share pictures of themselves with the doors. Community members can also vote for their favorite door and can continue to connect cancer patients to the care they need by making an online donation at 42doorsofhope.org or by texting DOORS to 20222 for a $10 donation through mobile carriers. Funds raised during this campaign will stay in St. Louis to support our Hope Lodge. Money raised will have a direct impact on the care of local guests so they can focus on just one thing: getting well. To learn more about Hope Lodge St. Louis and the support the facility offers individuals seeking cancer treatment away from home, visit hopeishome.org.
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Senior Living
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Tips for keeping older adults connected Connection and a sense of community can be critical to well-being as people continue to distance and isolate. It can be challenging, especially for older adults, but there are ways to engage, explore and unwind. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, so choose a few things that suit you and commit to them. Remember to pay attention to your social and mental health while taking care of your physical health, and consider these ideas from the Administration for Community Living. Connect • Use social media to stay in touch with friends and
loved ones or reconnect with people you haven’t seen in a while. • Take advantage of video call platforms to see faces of family and friends while you talk to them. • Write letters to friends and reminisce about some of your favorite memories. Ask them to write back and share their own favorite memories. • Keep up to date with current events and stay connected to neighbors by reading local newspapers and community bulletins. Explore
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Take free courses online. With subjects ranging from computers and cooking to studio arts and foreign languages, there is something for nearly everyone. • Explore zoos and aquariums across the country through virtual tours and lessons. Many have live webcams that allow you to watch the animals in real time. • Enjoy artwork from around the world. Thousands of museums and galleries are currently displaying their collections on-
line through virtual tours. • Tour one of the many national parks offering digital tours and experiences you can access anytime from the comfort of home. Unwind • Check your library’s free e-books and audiobooks you can borrow without leaving home. Consider joining a virtual book club to connect with others enjoying the same book. • Host dinner or a game night with friends over a video chat. Word, trivia and acting games tend to work well virtually. • Catch free performances online. Some opera houses and theaters are streaming plays and performances for digital audiences. • Watch a TV show or movie while talking to a friend on the phone or over video chat. Many streaming services offer free trials and some even have a way to watch together online. For information on services for older adults in your community, contact the Eldercare Locator at 1-800677-1116 or eldercare.acl.gov.
Poetry Corner... SOLSTICE By Donna M. Huneke Sultry summer nights coax them to escape this urban purgatory. They sit on their porches, those cool, twilight islands of relief. Children slouch, sweet, sweaty burdens on parental laps. Quiet greetings float, bottled messages washed ashore from isle to isle. Fireflies blink phosphorescent semaphores to Venus, while mosquitoes buzz lazy reconnaissance. Canine noses search for signs of territory, lost ice cream cones, sticky Popsicle wrappers.
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Ice slowly melts in pitchers of tart lemonade. Dads tell stories of mythical men, brave and brawny. Moms rock ancient rhythms, heartbeat pulses in curved runners. Worry dies here, soothed away by crickets’ fretted song.
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Normandy selects new high school principal The Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board has approved the selection of Nakia Douglas as the new principal for Normandy High School. Douglas officially assumed her new role July 1. Douglas is a veteran educator with extensive experience in urban public education. Prior to joining Normandy, Douglas served as the Deputy Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer at MGT/Gary Community Schools in Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Gary, Indiana. She also served as the Collaborative National SPED (special education) Director with the Phalen Leadership Academies in Indiana and Michigan. Douglas also served as an assistant principal in the Indianapolis Public Schools. She is an experienced classroom teacher, having worked in several school districts in Illinois and Indianapolis. “I have a great deal of confidence in Ms. Douglas’ abilities to lead our students and staff as we look to make significant improvements at our high school,” said Marcus C. Robinson, Normandy Superintendent of Schools. “Her experience in urban education in leadership and as a classroom teacher will be invaluable to the important work we have to do to improve student achievement.” Douglas earned her bachelor’s degree in English and secondary education from Indiana State University in Terre Haute. She earned her master’s degree in school leadership from the University of Indianapolis, and an education specialist degree from Ball State University. Douglas is currently completing coursework toward her doctorate degree in Education Leadership from Ball State University in Indiana.
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Dr. Charles J. Pearson Day declared in St. Louis County
Submitted photo JEGB President Sara Foster presented Dr. Charles J. Person with the proclamation for Dr. Charles J. Pearson Day in St. Louis County on June 8.
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page issued a proclamation on June 8, in honor of retiring Normandy Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles J. Pearson. The proclamation for Dr. Charles J. Pearson Day in St. Louis County was presented
on behalf of Page and County Education Liaison Barbara Fraser by Normandy JEGB President Sara Foster. Pearson is retiring as superintendent at Normandy and serving more than 35 years in education overall.
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EVENTS July 18: Golf tournament
The Jennings Do-Dads will hold their 27th annual Juvenile Justice Scholarship Golf Tournament with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at Florissant Golf Club at 50 Country Club Lane in Florissant. The tournament format will feature a four-player team, 18-hole scramble, with prizes being awarded to the top finishers in each of four flights. Team entry cost (four players) is $360 and includes greens fees, cart, limited beverages at course, attendance prizes and the post-tournament BBQ luncheon and refreshments. Entry forms and fees are preferred by June 30, although
you may register and pay up to the day of the tournament. You may also pay online with a credit/debit card via PayPal at www.jenningsdodads.org.
The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.
Weekdays: Tax filing program volunteers
Yoga returns to Calvary UCC at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturdays from 10:30-11:30. Masks and social distancing are required in the building and participants should bring hand sanitizer with them. For further information call Angela at 314-801-8594.
Seeking greeters, appointment schedulers, and tax preparers to assist older adults in the St. Louis County Tax Filing Program. Training and mileage reimbursement is provided. For more information and to start the volunteer application process, contact the County Older Resident Programs and ask for Mike Nickel at 314-615-4021.
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Weekdays: Volunteer drivers
Resuming: Yoga
Weekdays: Food pantry volun-
The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give
a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available. Call today at 314-615-4516.
Mondays: TOPS meeting
Come, join and take off those extra pounds. T.O.P.S.=Take Off Pounds Sensibly has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) 9135 Shelley Avenue, Overland, MO 63114. (Entrance is in the back on East Milton). TOPS is a very inexpensive way to lose weight. You may visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314-540-5223.
Mondays: practice
Choral Arts Singers
Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.
Mondays: City council meetings
City of Pine Lawn holds regular city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
Mondays: Workshop meetings
City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
Mondays: A cappella singers
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All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.
Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting
If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.
Mondays-Thursdays: Volunteers needed
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, sort food shipments and pack bags for Food Pantry Clients Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Two to four hour shifts are available. If you are interest-
ed, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314446-4440 or cpiece@caastlc.org for additional information.
Tuesdays: A cappella singers
The Gentlemen of Sound are looking for men who like to sing or want to learn. They practice Tuesdays at Lady of the Pillar school at 401 S. Lindbergh from 7 – 9 p.m. They try to do public events monthly. Always looking for new members. Come by or call Charlie at 314-954-1121.
Tuesdays: Chair Zumba
Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington). For more information call 314-831-0988.
Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery Tuesday meetings take place at 6 p.m. with a Saturday Bible Study at 9 a.m. at LifePoint Church at 424 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information visit www.lifepointministries.church/celebrate-recovery or call (men) Steve D. at 636-634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.
Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals
The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.
Tuesdays: Vietnam Veterans Association meeting
Chapter 794 Vietnam Veterans Association meets on the third Tuesday of each month at VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant. Meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.
Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)
From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul McConnell, 314-831-5476.
2nd Tuesday Sept.-June: Show-me Stitchers: Show-me Stitchers is the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. We meet on the second Tuesday, Sept.-June at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO. Learn needlepoint, embroidery, cross stitch, and more.
Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.
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Doors at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314921-2316.
Wednesdays: Bingo
Bingo takes place every Wednesday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.
Wednesdays: Bingo
Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, welcome all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served. Please RVSP at 314-298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.
Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at St.
Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.
Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?
Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.
Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316
Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314-921-2316.
Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:
3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314994-3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1
(Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.
Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314-839-7604. Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314-653-5331.
Thursdays: Bingo
Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-831-0988.
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Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 831-3752 for more information.
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at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.
Fridays: Fish fry
A fish fry takes place every Friday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.
Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis. Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia
Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo
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6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314-731-9330.
Thursdays: Quilting guild
Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 123 Carson Road in Ferguson.
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Indoor soccer team sign goalkeeper for five more years The Ambush play professional indoor soccer in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with home games at the Family Arena. The St. Louis Ambush have extended goalkeeper Paulo Nascimento for five more years, keeping him in an Ambush uniform through the 2024-25 season, the team announced. Paulo, who plays under his first name only, joined the Ambush in 2017 and has become known for his acrobatic saves and durability in goal. He earned All-MASL Honorable Mention each of the last two seasons. Paulo is a native of Natal, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte in northeastern Brazil. Prior to joining the Ambush, he enjoyed a stellar career of over ten years in Bralilian futsal. Paulo has appeared in 60 games in three seasons with the Ambush, compiling a 21-39 win-loss record with a 6.77 goals against average and a .661 save percentage. Ambush Head Coach Hewerton said, “When we brought Paulo here from Brazil, we knew of his athleticism and skill. He adapted quickly to the American arena soccer game and we’re thrilled to have him for the next five years.” Ambush General Manager Jeff Locker said, “Paulo has not disappointed in goal. As our team
continues to bolster the roster around him with quality players, I see him only getting better.” * Leader of the team Free agent signs with Ambush The St. Louis Ambush have signed free agent forward Max Ferdinand, the team announced. Ferdinand, a veteran of 11 professional indoor soccer seasons, consistently ranks among the best players in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). The deal puts Ferdinand in an Ambush uniform for the next two seasons with a mutual option for a third year. Ferdinand has posted 181 goals and 211 assists in 226 career games. He made his mark early in his career, winning the MISL Rookie of the Year honor in 2010. Ferdinand played six seasons with the Baltimore Blast (MISL and MASL) from 2009 to 2015, before moving to the Milwaukee Wave (MASL), where he spent the last five seasons. A consistent offensive threat, Ferdinand has tallied 15 or more goals in eight of his 11 seasons. While he is a dependable scorer, Ferdinand is also a prolific playmaker, with more than 25 assists in each of his last four seasons. He finished in the top three in the league in that category each of the last four seasons as well, leading the league twice. Max is also a mainstay on the stat charts for points scored, finishing in the top ten each of the last four seasons in both total points and points per game average. Ferdinand also brings postseason experience to the Ambush, having won league championships with both Baltimore and Milwaukee. The St. Louis Ambush co-owner and CEO Shelly Clark said, “Max choosing to become a part of the Ambush is a testament to our organization’s desire and dedication to put together a competitive team. He will be an asset to our team and I know our community will embrace him.” The Ambush will kick off their 2020-21 season this fall. * A great addition
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Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL. com. It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.
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Cheesecake Cupcakes with Oat and Walnut Crust Recipe courtesy of Liz Weiss on behalf of the FMI Foundation Crust: 1/2 cup oldfashioned or quick oats 1/2 cup walnut halves or pieces 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch salt
Filling: 1 package (8 ounces) light cream cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 lemon, zest only 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (optional): plain or vanilla Greek yogurt sliced strawberries sliced raspberries sliced blueberries fresh mint toasted coconut flakes agave sliced almonds lemon zest
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Line cupcake pan with eight paper baking cups and set aside. To make crust: In bowl of food processor, pulse oats and walnuts until coarsely ground. Add olive oil, butter, sugar, cinnamon and salt; pulse until evenly moistened and combined. Press 1 tablespoon of mixture firmly onto bottoms of cups. Bake 7 minutes until cooked. To make filling: In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until
smooth and creamy. Add egg, cornstarch, lemon zest and vanilla; continue beating until well combined. Spoon mixture evenly into muffin cups. Bake 20-22 minutes until cream cheese mixture is set. Remove from oven and cool in tins about 10 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely. Place in refrigerator and chill completely before serving or decorating with yogurt, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, mint, coconut flakes, agave, almonds and lemon zest, if desired.
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‘Greyhound,’ ‘My Spy’ available on streaming services
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Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
uring hound,” a World War II the onadventure set on the high going pandemic, the seas. Based on the 1955 movie industry became novel “The Good Shepmore agile out of necesherd” by C.S. Forester, the sity. Highly anticipated film tells the story of Ernest summertime films such as Krause (Hanks), a United “Wonder Woman 1984” States Navy Commandand “Tenet” have been deer who leads a convoy of layed for several months, ships across the North Atso theater owners relied lantic. In command of the on some classic films. AlUSS Keeling, which uses though “Ghostbusters: the call sign “Greyhound,” Afterlife,” a reboot of the he must keep the ships safe franchise, was slated to ‘Greyhound’ photo courtesy Columbia Pictures ‘My Spy’ photo courtesy MWM Studios from German U-boats and open in July, it has been maintain effective leaderdelayed to March 2021. Appropriately enough, weapon, but after Victor kills him, the plans ship in this stressful situation. the original “Ghostbusters” recently reap- cannot be found. Originally scheduled for a June release, peared at indoor theaters and drive-ins and JJ’s boss thinks David’s wife Kate (Parisa “Greyhound” is another showcase for Tom managed to lead the July 4 weekend box office. Fitz-Henley) may have the plans, so JJ moves Hanks. Now streaming on Apple TV+, this For those who prefer to watch films at home, into the same Chicago apartment building film takes another look at World War II and two theatrical releases have made their way to where she and her daughter Sophie (Chloe the people who fought in the various battles. streaming services. Dave Bautista, who always Coleman) have relocated. The sharp-eyed el- Hanks, who was a standout in “Saving Private is hilarious in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” ementary school student figures out that JJ is Ryan,” has earned praise for his performance films, plays the lead role in “My Spy,” a com- a spy and coerces him into teaching her some as Commander Ernest Krause, a man dealing edy that pairs the actor with a pint-sized co- things about espionage. Arguably, “My Spy” with life-and-death issues. star. The actor stars as JJ, a member of the U.S. is not the greatest showcase for Dave Bautista, With most venues still shuttered, movie lovSpecial Forces who becomes a CIA Operative. but it might provide a few laughs for viewers. It ers are on the lookout for alternatives. Classic His latest assignment involves Victor Marquez is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. films like “Ghostbusters” are always very wel(Greg Bryk), an illegal arms dealer. Victor’s Tom Hanks, who has been rechristened come, but it is good to see some newer releases brother David obtains the plans for a deadly “America’s Dad,” takes the lead role in “Grey- and original content on the streaming services.
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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
By Cindy Moore
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hh the good old days. That would be this last February. It was such a time of innocence and unknowing. Around then a strange new word started to appear: COVID19. We old folks shrugged it off as probably one of those new rap groups. It didn’t pertain to us. Along with it came another word: coronavirus. The millennials thought it was some type of fancy alcoholic beverage. Then pandemic appeared on the news. The youngsters thought this was an invasion of panda bears and looked forward to it. A free panda bear for everyone, they cheered! I actually had to look that one up in the dictionary. After all, there hadn’t been one since the Dark Ages. I was still in diapers then…actually, swaddled in tree bark since diapers hadn’t been invented yet. Pandemic was defined as: an epidemic, only on steroids. Buy toilet paper…NOW! Who would have known by mid-year our quaint ways of living would be so different. Greetings have certainly changed. The old-fashioned way of saying hello has transformed beyond recognition. Once a cheery handshake was common, now it has been replaced with a series of strange gestures. My husband ran into an old friend (an old friend who just might be covered in a film of deadly face-eating bacteria). He offered to shake his hand. My husband shook his head and extended a fist bump to which the friend bent his arm to offer an elbow knock. My husband jabbed out his elbow in response, but too late, the friend raised his hand for a high five instead. Skin to skin contact?! They both knew that was unacceptable. So they did what any red-blooded, he-man would do in this situation, they turned around and bumped their heinies against each other.
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Of course, it embarrassed them to the point that they walked away with their heads bent and promised to never speak of this encounter again. Conversation has changed considerably. It’s impossible to understand anyone wearing a mask. At the store, my husband and I divided up the shopping list then met up later. “Did you pick up the cat food?” he asked. Only it came out, dead pig oud fud? “Did you just call me a dead pig?” He said, “Pick, pick.” But I distinctly heard pig, pig. “How rude! Just because I don’t wear makeup under this mask is no reason to call names.” We no longer speak to each other while wearing masks. We text. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
ACROSS 1. Stockpile 6. More of the same 9. One of Los Lobos 13. Orion’s brightest spot 14. A pop 15. Spur on 16. Another name for a jack 17. Between E and NE 18. For all to see 19. * Location of the first Summer Olympics 21. *____ test 23. Utmost degree 24. Allen Ginsberg’s poem 25. Do this for cardio 28. Chesterfield, e.g. 30. Like “Extra!” news 35. Off-ramp 37. Barbequed slab 39. Right-hand page 40. Infamous Roman tyrant 41. Pandora’s box contents 43. Socially inept one 44. Parachute material 46. And others 47. Kill a dragon 48. Prior to the present, prefix 50. Every which way 52. Swear words 53. Burst of wind 55. High affair 57. *Non-permanent addition to Olympic event roster
60. *Most decorated Olympian 63. Desire 64. Tom and Jerry, e.g. 66. Relating to hair 68. Skip the big wedding 69. Inquire 70. Key material 71. Bears’ hands 72. House vote 73. Chain of hills DOWN 1. Biblical boat 2. Chinese dynasty (13681644) 3. Lab culture 4. *Number of events in a heptathlon 5. Rains and snows at the same time 6. D’Artagnan’s sword 7. *Age of the youngest Olympian ever 8. Words to live by 9. Denim innovator 10. Welcoming store sign 11. Salz____ or St. Peters____ 12. Make a choice 15. Tree used to make paper 20. House duty 22. Great horned one 24. ____ for Humanity 25. *Most decorated U.S. female Olympian
Thompson 26. Has daisylike flowers 27. Lena Dunham’s HBO show, 2012-17 29. *Number of countries that participated in every Summer Olympics 31. Nugent and Danson 32. Food contaminant 33. A Stradivari violin 34. *2021 Olympics location 36. Thomas the Engine’s warning 38. Wimbledon is a Grand one 42. Deadly sin 45. Nullify 49. Hard to escape routine 51. Zoo____ or bee____ 54. Type of car 56. Courtroom excuse 57. Caffeine-containing nut tree 58. Swear, not curse 59. Exercise repetitions, for short 60. Annoyingly slow 61. Weary walk 62. Spilled the beans 63. Large edible mushroom 65. *Most decorated Olympic country 67. Whiskey grain
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