Events

Hush-a-Phone, Scissor Phones, One of the First Rotary Dial Phones – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum.

Housed in a restored 1896 building, the history museum also features an extensive collection of telephones manufactured from the early 1900s through the 2000s, hundreds of pieces of telephone-related equipment, memorabilia from 1880s through the 2000s and military telephones from WWI through the Gulf War. It is located in the historic Jefferson Barracks Park.

The museum has many hands-on, how-things-work exhibits which were created to inspire an interest in engineering and history.

Hush-a-Phone, Scissor Phones, One of the First Rotary Dial Phones – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum.

Housed in a restored 1896 building, the history museum also features an extensive collection of telephones manufactured from the early 1900s through the 2000s, hundreds of pieces of telephone-related equipment, memorabilia from 1880s through the 2000s and military telephones from WWI through the Gulf War. It is located in the historic Jefferson Barracks Park.

The museum has many hands-on, how-things-work exhibits which were created to inspire an interest in engineering and history.

Hush-a-Phone, Scissor Phones, One of the First Rotary Dial Phones – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum.

Housed in a restored 1896 building, the history museum also features an extensive collection of telephones manufactured from the early 1900s through the 2000s, hundreds of pieces of telephone-related equipment, memorabilia from 1880s through the 2000s and military telephones from WWI through the Gulf War. It is located in the historic Jefferson Barracks Park.

The museum has many hands-on, how-things-work exhibits which were created to inspire an interest in engineering and history.

Hush-a-Phone, Scissor Phones, One of the First Rotary Dial Phones – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum.

Housed in a restored 1896 building, the history museum also features an extensive collection of telephones manufactured from the early 1900s through the 2000s, hundreds of pieces of telephone-related equipment, memorabilia from 1880s through the 2000s and military telephones from WWI through the Gulf War. It is located in the historic Jefferson Barracks Park.

The museum has many hands-on, how-things-work exhibits which were created to inspire an interest in engineering and history.

Smartphone Photography Workshop is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 at Heritage Museum, 1630 Heritage Landing in St. Peters.

If you enjoy taking pictures and want to master the art of taking picture-perfect images with your cellphone this is the workshop for you.

“Phone cameras have come a long way and are capable of capturing high-quality images comparable to those taken with digital cameras,” says St. Charles County Park Ranger and longtime amateur photographer Steve Tiemann. “Taking photographs with your cellphone has not only become the mainstream thing to do, but also offers unlimited creative possibilities to photographers of all abilities from behind their phone lens.”

Bring your Android or iPhone to one of these free educational programs! Participants ages 13 and up will learn basic and advanced techniques necessary to snap breathtaking photos. We’ll cover principles such as composition, manual control of exposure, file    management and sharing, and introduction to editing photos. Bring ideas and tips you’d like to share and dress for the weather. We’ll venture outside to practice some of these newly acquired photography skills.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register or for more information about these workshops, call the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at (636) 949-7535 or visit bit.ly/2020SmartphonePhotography.

Hush-a-Phone, Scissor Phones, One of the First Rotary Dial Phones – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum.

Housed in a restored 1896 building, the history museum also features an extensive collection of telephones manufactured from the early 1900s through the 2000s, hundreds of pieces of telephone-related equipment, memorabilia from 1880s through the 2000s and military telephones from WWI through the Gulf War. It is located in the historic Jefferson Barracks Park.

The museum has many hands-on, how-things-work exhibits which were created to inspire an interest in engineering and history.

Improv Workshop is from 7-9 p.m. every Monday at the Pat Connolly Tavern, 6400 Oakland in St Louis.

Open to anyone over the age of 18. Learn improv skills through games in a supportive environment. Great for anyone that wants to improve their public speaking skills, help with the anxiety of public speaking or for those that want to add to their performance resume.

Each Workshop is self-contained drops-ins are encouraged.
Workshops are only $10.
After class, we hang out at Pat’s for food, drinks, and fun.
Our group is very welcoming. You’ll feel at home very quickly.

Questions? email me at cszstlouis@gmail.com
website: cszstlouis.com
Facebook page @CSz St Louis

Boone Center, Inc. to Hold 13^th Annual Behind the Mask Gala is at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Rd. in St. Charles.

Proceeds to benefit non-profits’ employment facilities, programs for adults with disabilities

The black tie optional evening includes a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, and live music by Vote for Pedro.  Event co-chairs are Lisa and Greg Nichols.  Proceeds will benefit the non-profits’ employment facilities and programs for adults with disabilities.

The fundraiser will include a presentation of its Loving Hands Award, which recognizes individuals, businesses or organizations that have made a significant difference in the lives of BCI employees.  This year’s two recipients are True Manufacturing in O’Fallon, Mo. for its partnership with BCI’s Community Employment and Skills Center programs, as well as Citi in O’Fallon, Mo. for its corporate support and partnership on mission-spreading initiatives.

Tickets are $150 per person and $1,400 for a table of 10.  To purchase tickets, visit one.bidpal.net/bcigala2020/welcome.

Founded in 1959, Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) enriches the lives of adults with disabilities by providing a wide selection of employment opportunities.  The nonprofit’s Employment Continuum Model focuses on full employment combined with ongoing support for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Headquartered at 200 Trade Center Dr. W in St. Peters, Mo., BCI currently employs more than 300 adults with disabilities at its production facilities and through its competitive employment programs.  For more information, call (636) 978-4300 or visit boonecenter.com.

Trivia Night at the Foundry is at 7 p.m. [doors open at 6 p.m.] on Friday, April 17 at The Foundry, 520 North Main Street in Saint Charles.

All funds raised will help support the Foundry’s programming and ensure it remains free and open to the public. This fun evening will feature trivia by “City Talk” host Jim Deken, raffles and games, complimentary beer and soft drinks, and great prizes.

Guests are welcome to bring their own food, but no outside alcohol. Sponsorship opportunities are available and donations of products or gift certificates are encouraged. Don’t forget to bring your cash to participate in our games, raffles, and mulligans.

Come support the arts for an evening of trivia, art & basket raffles, games, balloon pop, & complimentary beer & soft drinks, plus great prizes.  $200 Table for 8 – sign-up here: foundryartcentre.formstack.com/forms/trivia_night_2020.

Each year, the Foundry Art Centre welcomes thousands of visitors for performances, family events, community programs, and exhibits artwork from around the world, free of charge to the community. Come support St. Charles’ vibrant home of the arts at the Foundry Art Centre’s Trivia Night on Friday, April 17, 2020.

For further information, visit:  foundryartcentre.org.

One With Courage Gala is at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at the St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Ctr. Plaza in St. Charles.

The Child Center, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides services to children victimized by abuse and neglect in Northeast Missouri will host its annual gala to raise much-needed funds to continue fighting child abuse.

The seventh annual black-tie gala will be themed “vintage circus” where guests will spend a wonderful night out beginning with signature cocktails, scrumptious cuisine, awards, live entertainment, and dancing. Open to the public.

Sponsorships are available starting at $300 and individual tickets are $125. To become a sponsor, donate an auction item, or to learn more about attending the event, visit thechildcenter.com/gala or contact Lisa Zweifel at (636) 332-0899 or lzweifel@cacnemo.org.

“Be Transformed” Gala and Auction is at 6 p.m., Saturday, April 18 at the Ameristar Conference Center, 1 Ameristar Blvd Street in St. Charles.

The black-tie-optional event will help support scholarships and enhancements to classrooms. Guests can expect delectable food and drinks, live and silent auction items, raffles and an inspiring and informative program about the college.

Scott Liebel, SCC foundation board president and long-time supporter, is the event chair. Mike Elam will emcee.

Just as beautiful butterflies are transformed, event organizers of the Be Transformed Gala and Auction hope guests will experience what it feels like to “be transformed” when they help others.

Visit bidpal.net/sccgala2020 to purchase tickets or begin bidding. Tickets are $150. Sponsorships start at $1,500 and include a table of eight. For more information, contact Peggy Schnardthorst at (636) 922-8278 or pschnardthorst@stchas.edu.

The St. Charles Community College Foundation, a not-for-profit 501c3 organization, awards over $100,000 in scholarships and $100,000 in academic enhancements annually. For more information on the SCC Foundation and its vision to transform lives and strengthen communities, visit stchas.edu/foundation.

Bunco Bonanza Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary  is at 3 p.m. [doors open at 2 p.m.] on Sunday, April 19 at the Pezold Banquet Center, 5701 Highway N in St. Charles.

$20 per person Includes appetizers, snacks, desserts, soda and tea. Plus, 2 Complimentary Adult Drink Tickets.

Attendance Prizes, Basket Raffles and 50/50 Prizes 1 Most Points 2 Most Wins 3 Most Buncos 4 Most Losses.

To reserve seats or for more information, email ladiesauxbunco@gmail.com.

Reserve early as seating is limited.

All profits will be donated to Rural Parish Workers of Christ The King. 

St. Charles Community College Library Used Book Sale is from 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Monday, April 20 through Wednesday, April 22 at the Paul and Helen Schnare Library, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.

Both fiction and non-fiction materials will be available for purchase. Books will be sold for $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardbacks. Books are donated by faculty, students and friends of SCC or are withdrawn from the library’s collection.

National Library Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library works in schools, campuses and communities nationwide. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.

The library is still accepting donations of used books. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase new materials for the SCC library.

For more information, contact Theresa Flett at (636) 922-8620 or tflett@stchas.edu.

Improv Workshop is from 7-9 p.m. every Monday at the Pat Connolly Tavern, 6400 Oakland in St Louis.

Open to anyone over the age of 18. Learn improv skills through games in a supportive environment. Great for anyone that wants to improve their public speaking skills, help with the anxiety of public speaking or for those that want to add to their performance resume.

Each Workshop is self-contained drops-ins are encouraged.
Workshops are only $10.
After class, we hang out at Pat’s for food, drinks, and fun.
Our group is very welcoming. You’ll feel at home very quickly.

Questions? email me at cszstlouis@gmail.com
website: cszstlouis.com
Facebook page @CSz St Louis

Set in Vienna in 1938 and in London during the Blitz, The Pianist of Willesden Lane tells the true and inspirational story of Lisa Jura, a young Jewish pianist who is dreaming about her concert debut at Vienna’s storied Musikverein concert hall. But with the issuing of new ordinances under the Nazi regime, everything for Lisa changes, except for her love of music and the pursuit of her dream.

Grammy-nominated pianist Mona Golabek performs some of the world’s most beloved music as she shares her mother’s riveting true story of survival. The Pianist of Willesden Lane is infused with hope and invokes the life-affirming power of music. The Pianist of Willesden Lane is directed and adapted by Hershey Felder based on the book The Children of Willesden Lane, Beyond the Kindertransport: A Memoir of Music, Love, and Survival, by Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen.

“A stirring case of art preserving life… Golabek sitting down at the Steinway piano is enough to make your mouth fall open with a certain wonder at the way of the world.” – Chicago Tribune

Members of the Saint Louis Jewish Community Center can receive a 10% discount with a membership ID. 10% of this performance’s net proceeds will be donated to the Saint Louis Holocaust Museum and Learning Center.

St. Charles County Historical Society quarterly luncheon is from noon – 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at All Occasion Banquet Center, 111 Compass Point Drive in St. Charles.

Guest speaker: Dr. Mary Case, Chief Medical Examiner for STL, St. Charles, Jefferson and Franklin Counties.

The Historical Society Quarterly Luncheon is from noon – 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at the All Occasion Banquet Center, 111 Compass Paint Drive in St. Charles.

The speaker is Dr. Mary Case, Chief Medical Examiner for St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson and Franklin Counties. Dr. Case will address how the medical examiner system evolved over time and how things operated in the past and in the present. Reservations are required, membership is not. Tickets are $20. Reservations can be made by calling (636) 946-9828 or go to scchs.org.

The St. Charles County Historical is offering a free program titled “PRESERVING PROPERTIES IN AN HISTORIC DISTRICT”. The program will include what rules and regulations go along with doing exterior work to your property and what the process is to get that work approved through the Landmarks Board. The presenter will be Bob Bettus who is currently the Preservation Planner for the City of St. Charles and before that he was with the City of St. Louis helping property owners maintain their building’s historic character. This free program will be at the Kathryn Linnemann Library, Elm & Duchesne in St. Charles. Reservation can be made by calling the Library at (636) 723-0232 or visit their website at mylibrary.org.

Improv Workshop is from 7-9 p.m. every Monday at the Pat Connolly Tavern, 6400 Oakland in St Louis.

Open to anyone over the age of 18. Learn improv skills through games in a supportive environment. Great for anyone that wants to improve their public speaking skills, help with the anxiety of public speaking or for those that want to add to their performance resume.

Each Workshop is self-contained drops-ins are encouraged.
Workshops are only $10.
After class, we hang out at Pat’s for food, drinks, and fun.
Our group is very welcoming. You’ll feel at home very quickly.

Questions? email me at cszstlouis@gmail.com
website: cszstlouis.com
Facebook page @CSz St Louis

Shower of Love Baby Care Drive kicks off on Thursday, April 30.

Nationally, 1 in 3 families do not have an adequate supply of diapers, wipes, and baby care items. Parents who struggle to afford these basics, often feel increased financial stress and may water down formula or re-use their disposable diapers, just to make it through the week.  In St. Charles County, non-profits receive hundreds of inquiries each month asking for diapers, baby clothes, car seats, and other baby care basics.

The Community and Children’s Resource Board (CCRB) and seven St. Charles County non-profits will come together in April for the only county-wide collection drive. Volunteers ask community partners to collect diapers, wipes, and baby care items in April. The drive culminates on April 30, when volunteers hand out flyers at participating Walmart, Midtowne Market, and Dierbergs stores, collecting donations from shoppers. Since 2006, Shower of Love has collected over $1 million in donations; all go directly to St. Charles County babies, moms, and caregivers experiencing poverty or crisis.

“April is Child Abuse Prevention month and Shower of Love’s purpose is to reduce the risk of child abuse by providing tangible support to moms in poverty and crisis.  We are excited about raising awareness about the fragile families in our community and collecting baby care items to help them. Federal programs do not typically provide diapers and baby care items, and for many families spending an average of $100 a month for baby supplies is a hardship.  It’s a safety concern, too, as reusing diapers and using unsafe or second-hand equipment can lead to serious physical and developmental problems for babies,” said Jeanne Spencer, coordinator for Shower of Love.

Shower of Love helps moms, babies, and families across the county. One young mom was in a difficult situation when she began teen parent classes at Youth In Need.  Impoverished, pregnant, and trying to finish high school, she was unsure of how she could work, go to school, and take care everything her new baby needed.  In the teen parent program, she was given the opportunity to earn diapers, formula, and other items she needed, as well as get parenting support and safety education.  Having this additional support allowed her to stay in school.  

Benefitting non-profits for 2020 are Birthright St. Charles, Nurses for Newborns, Our Lady’s Inn, Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service, St. Charles and Wentzville Crisis Nursery, ThriVe St. Louis, and Youth In Need.  During April, over 40 businesses, churches, schools, and civic groups will host donation drives for the Shower of Love. The CCRB administers a local sales tax fund dedicated to children’s mental health and substance use treatment services.  To learn more, visit showeroflovestc.org or call Jeanne Spencer at (636) 939-6200.  Donations can be made through the Amazon Wishlist or at any of the community drive locations, including the St. Charles City-County Library District branches.