Community News
(last updated 07/23/2008)
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TO LIST YOUR EVENT:
Chamber Members--to list your
events which are open to the general public,
please email your list to the chamber at
events@afftonchamber.com We will also place them in the chamber
newsletter--deadline is 15th of each
month for publication around the 20th.
Non-Chamber Members--Organizations may list their events for the entire
year, but they must be submitted on a
semi-annual basis, by January 15th & July 15th of each
year.
We will also place them in the chamber
newsletter--deadline is 15th of each
month for publication around the 20th.
Non-Chamber Members--Organizations may list their events for the entire
year, but they must be submitted on a
semi-annual basis, by January 15th & July 15th of each
year.
JOB OPENINGS:
Chamber Members--Have a job opening at your
business? You're welcome to e-mail it to
the chamber & we will post it under Community News.
Please let us know
when you fill the position so we can remove it.
Planning an event and don't
want to have it at the same time as another Affton event? Check our our
listings, as well as other South County events at SouthCountyCalendar.com |
Gravois Road Bridge Replacement
Project at Gravois Creek--see January 2009
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JULY |
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EVENT |
ongoing events |
7/24
Thursday |
Affton Night at Busch Stadium
-- Affton High School
7:15 pm @ Busch Stadium $15/person ($5-10 savings)
Cards vs. Milwaukee Brewers. AHS will get to keep $6 of every ticket sold.
Part of the money they make from the sales will be used to pay for a new,
electronic marquee in front of the high school. The rest of the money will
be given to the Affton High School Student Council. If you are interested
in purchasing tickets, please contact Jeff Morris at 314.638.6330.
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7/28
Monday |
Safe Space Camp -- St.
Anthony's Medical Center
9 am-4 pm @ Arnold Recreation Center (1695 Missouri State Road)
FREE -- Reservations Required
Three-day camp (through August 1) designed to help adolescents and teens
who are grieving the death of a loved one. Snacks, lunch and water will be
provided. Call 314.525.7384 or 314.525.7346.
Blood Drive -- All Family Care
10 am-2 pm @ All Family Care (9903 A Gravois, 63123)
All presenting donors will receive a light lunch. All donors that attempt
to donate will receive a specially designed Cardinals t-shirt. Please
bring photo ID. Walk-ins are welcome, appointments will take priority. For
an appointment, contact Brooke Jolley at 314.544.1515 or brooke@allfamilycare.com.
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7/29
Tuesday |
Sports/School Physicals -- St.
Anthony's Urgent Care Centers
1-4 pm @ Lemay Urgent Care (2900 Lemay Ferry Rd)
4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend)
$45 by appointment only (800.554.9550)
All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE
sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get
a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care
hours.
Super Career Fair -- ITT
Technical Institute
3:30-7 pm @ Holiday Inn Viking Conference Center (10709 Watson Rd,
63127)
For more information, contact Kelly or Donna at 636.464.6600.
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7/30
Wednesday |
Sports/School Physicals -- St.
Anthony's Urgent Care Centers
1-4 pm @ Arnold Urgent Care (3619 Richardson Square Drive)
4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend)
$45 by appointment only (800.554.9550)
All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE
sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get
a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care
hours.
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7/31
Wednesday |
Sports/School Physicals -- St.
Anthony's Urgent Care Centers
4-7 pm @ Fenton Urgent Care (714 Gravois Road)
4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend)
$45 by appointment only (800.554.9550)
All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE
sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get
a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care
hours.
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AUGUST |
| DAY |
EVENT |
ongoing events |
8/5
Tuesday |
Sports/School Physicals -- St.
Anthony's Urgent Care Centers
1-4 pm @ Lemay Urgent Care (2900 Lemay Ferry Rd)
4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend)
$45 by appointment only (800.554.9550)
All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE
sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get
a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care
hours.
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8/6
Wednesday |
Sports/School Physicals -- St.
Anthony's Urgent Care Centers
1-4 pm @ Arnold Urgent Care (3619 Richardson Square Drive)
4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend)
$45 by appointment only (800.554.9550)
All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE
sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get
a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care
hours.
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8/7
Thursday |
Sports/School Physicals -- St.
Anthony's Urgent Care Centers
4-7 pm @ Fenton Urgent Care (714 Gravois Road)
4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend)
$45 by appointment only (800.554.9550)
All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE
sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get
a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care
hours.
Credit Report Seminar -- Neighbors Credit Union
6-7:30 pm @ James J. Eagan Center (#1 James J. Eagan Dr., 63033)
FREE -- reservations recommended (by 7/31 or until no seats remain)
This comprehensive workshop will explain what a credit report is, the
information it contains, how it is used, how to improve your credit
report, and much more. All registered guests will receive a free copy of
their credit report and credit score (if requested) to follow along with
during the seminar and keep for their records. Visit www.neighborscu.org
or call 314.892.5400 x1225.
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8/12
Tuesday |
Sports/School Physicals -- St.
Anthony's Urgent Care Centers
1-4 pm @ Lemay Urgent Care (2900 Lemay Ferry Rd)
4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend)
$45 by appointment only (800.554.9550)
All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE
sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get
a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care
hours.
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8/13
Wednesday |
Sports/School Physicals -- St.
Anthony's Urgent Care Centers
1-4 pm @ Arnold Urgent Care (3619 Richardson Square Drive)
4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend)
$45 by appointment only (800.554.9550)
All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE
sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get
a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care
hours.
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8/14
Thursday |
Sports/School Physicals -- St.
Anthony's Urgent Care Centers
4-7 pm @ Fenton Urgent Care (714 Gravois Road)
4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend)
$45 by appointment only (800.554.9550)
All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE
sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get
a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care
hours.
Credit Report Seminar -- Neighbors Credit Union
6-7:30 pm @ Genesis Banquet Center (2651 Telegraph Rd., 63125)
FREE -- reservations recommended (by 7/31 or until no seats remain)
This comprehensive workshop will explain what a credit report is, the
information it contains, how it is used, how to improve your credit
report, and much more. All registered guests will receive a free copy of
their credit report and credit score (if requested) to follow along with
during the seminar and keep for their records. Visit www.neighborscu.org
or call 314.892.5400 x1225.
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8/15
Friday |
The Illustrated Poet Opening
Reception -- The Eugene Field House & St. Louis Toy Museum
4-6 pm @ The Eugene Field House (634 S. Broadway, 63102)
$5.00 -- RSVP required (314.421.4689)
The Eugene Field House presents modern illustrations of Eugene Field's
historic poetry. Come celebrate the legacy of the "Children's
Poet" and help us welcome onboard our new Executive Director,
Kimberly Ann Larson. Learn about the impact Eugene Field, native son of
St. Louis, had on American poetry and literature. Refreshments will be
served.
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8/21
Thursday |
Advertising Do's and Don'ts --
Better Business Bureau
8:30 am-11:30 am @ BBB office (15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 107, 63143)
FREE -- Reservations Required
Some of your advertising may not comply with BBB standards or government
regulations. Learn more at this seminar. Call 314.584.6737 for more
information or reservations.
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Bookfair -- Carondelet YMCA
Kennedy Center at Suson Park (6050 Wells Road, 63128)
Books, Tapes, Records, Videos, CDs & DVDs. Benefiting YMCA Youth &
Literacy Programs. Accepting donations through July 31st. Call
314.353.4960 x50 or visit www.ymcabookfair.org
for more information.
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8/23
Saturday |
Bookkeeping and Finance --
SCORE
8:30 am-Noon @ St. Charles Economic Development Center (5988 Mid
Rivers Mall Drive)
$40
Learn how to set up your books the right way, use Quickbooks software,
manage cash flow like an expert, read a financial statement, and know when
there is trouble. To register or for more information, visit www.stlscore.org
or call 314.539.6600 x242.
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8/28
Thursday |
Charity Information Service
6th Annual Symposium -- Better Business Bureau
7:30 am-9:30 am @ Crowne Plaza (Clayton, MO)
FREE -- Reservations Required
Information of value to charity board members and staff personnel will be
presented. Call 314.584.6737 for more information or reservations.
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SEPTEMBER |
| DAY |
EVENT |
ongoing events |
9/5
Friday |
RESCHEDULED BILLY PEEK CONCERT
See the chamber calendar for that
date. BBQ was also rescheduled for that date. Questions, contact the
chamber @ 849-6499. Oldies or Blues concert tickets are accepted for the
concert. BBQ reservations are by prepaid reservations only.
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9/17
Wednesday |
Keeping Customers Happy --
Better Business Bureau
8:30 am-12 noon @ BBB office (15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 107, 63143)
FREE -- Reservations Required
Focus on what customers expect, why people don't buy, why people complain,
how to turn complaints into opportunities. Call 314.584.6737 for more
information or reservations.
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9/20
Saturday |
Seven
Holy Founders Alumni Reunion--80th Anniversary Celebration--Mass
celebrated by Pastor Fr. DOn Siple, OSM at 4:30 pm. Alumni Gathering in
the Parish Hall 6:00-8:00 pm. Cost $15 per person, includes hors
d"oeuvres & beer/wine. For details see www.shfschool.org/alumni/
or call 314-631-8149 or e-mail alumni@shfschool.org.
Reservations required by September 10th.
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9/27
Saturday |
6th Annual Golf Tournament --
Salem Lutheran Church & School
The Prairies Golf Club in Cahokia, IL
$75/player
This
year’s tournament will greatly benefit the students of
Salem
as the proceeds from this event will allow them to help relieve the
building fund debt, facility maintenance needs and allow them to continue
to upgrade and expand the computer lab and classroom
technology. For more information, call Tim Nickel 314.397.5246 or Tim
Howard 314.638.4898.
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OCTOBER |
| DAY |
EVENT |
ongoing events |
10/10
Friday |
"Dear Delinquent" --
Affton CenterStage
8 pm @ Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood Civic Center (111 South
Geyer Road, 63122)
For more information, call 636.349.6880 or visit www.afftoncenterstage.org.
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10/11
Saturday |
3rd Annual Furry Friends Flea
Market & Boutique -- Open Door Sanctuary in House Springs, MO
8 am-3 pm @ Gardenville Temple (8230 Gravois, 63123)
Hundreds of items: some furniture, plants, books, records, children's
items, collectibles, brand new to gently used items, household, holiday,
decor, cat & dog items, etc. A bake sale and new table with boutique
quality items! No clothes will be sold. For more information, please call
Lil at 314.832.9892.
"Dear Delinquent" --
Affton CenterStage
8 pm @ Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood Civic Center (111 South
Geyer Road, 63122)
For more information, call 636.349.6880 or visit www.afftoncenterstage.org.
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10/21
Tuesday |
Better Ethics...Better
Business -- Better Business Bureau
8:30-10:30 am @ BBB office (15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 107, 63143)
FREE -- Reservations Required
Customers rate business ethics as the #2 factor in buying decisions. Learn
how this can affect your business. Call 314.584.6737 for more information
or reservations.
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NOVEMBER |
| DAY |
EVENT |
ongoing events |
11/19
Thursday |
How To Be a "Model"
Remodeling Company -- Better Business Bureau
8:30 am-12 noon @ BBB office (15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 107, 63143)
FREE -- Reservations Required
Designed for home remodeling firms. Seminar explores managing customer
expectations and maintaining customer satisfaction. Call 314.584.6737 for
more information or reservations.
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DECEMBER |
| DAY |
EVENT |
ongoing events |
12/10
Wednesday |
Presentation Skills -- Better
Business Bureau
8:30 am-10 am @ BBB office (15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 107, 63143)
FREE -- Reservations Required
Learn key tools on getting your message across so that your audience will
remember. Call 314.584.6737 for more information or reservations.
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JANUARY 2009 |
| DAY |
EVENT |
ongoing events |
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Gravois Road Bridge Replacement
Project at Gravois Creek
See the current
condition of the bridge and the MoDOT
Project Fact Sheet detailing the problem and timeline.
UPDATED INFORMATION ON BRIDGE
PROJECT: We were just informed by MoDOT
"the total closure of Gravois Rd, which was to occur between Jan. 2
to Mar. 15" must be rescheduled. "Unfortunately, Missouri
American Water Company has refused to relocate their water line so as not
to conflict with the bridge replacement." MoDOT is "tentatively
rescheduling the bridge replacement project for the September 2008
letting."
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ON-GOING EVENTS |
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EVENT |
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St.
Anthony's Medical Center --
Community Programs & Classes
Cholesterol testing on the every Thursday of the month from 8 to 11 a.m. A free blood
pressure check will be provided upon request. The cost of the test is $30.
Appointments are required and available by calling 314-525-1225.
Mammography screenings in the Breast Center, which
is located in St. Anthony's Medical Plaza building on Southfork Road, at
the corner of Tesson Ferry and Schuessler Roads, just behind St. Anthony's
main hospital campus. To schedule a mammography screening appointment,
call 314-525-4250.
Visit
www.stanthonysmedcenter.com/comPrograms/communityMenu.asp
for more information. |
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150th Anniversary Pictorial History --
Affton School District
The pictorial history
of Affton book is now available at the Affton School District
Administration office at 8701 Mackenzie Rd. To purchase your copy, please send a check in the amount of $31.95 per
copy to Affton School District, 150th Commemorative History, 8701
Mackenzie Road, Affton, MO 63123. If you would like the book shipped to
you, add $5.00 shipping and handling per copy. For
more information, or to order by phone, please call Mary Ann Schiller at
314.633.5918.
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Affton's Newest Helping Community
St. George Catholic Church & Salem Lutheran Church
A new collaborative partnership to assist the poor and needy in supplying
basic food needs to the Affton Community (unofficial estimate is 7500-8500
persons). Additional Christian churches and the Affton community are
invited to participate in this joint project. If you would like to help,
or if you have a need, please call one of the following: Deaconess Ruth
McDonnell, Salem Lutheran Church at 314.352.4454; Gene Haessig at
314.352.3544 ext. 43 or John Coleman at 314.351.9713, both of the Food
Pantry of St. Vincent De Paul Society at St. George Catholic Church.
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Do you recycle?
Drop off your recycling at any school in the Affton or Bayless area.
Deposit old newspapers, shopping catalogs, computer paper, Fax paper, office paper,
envelopes, non-confidential junk mail, and
magazines at the yellow and green dumpsters on their parking
lots. NO plastic, glass, food wrap, tissue products, phone books,
or cardboard.
You can also drop off aluminum cans at Bayless and Seven Holy
Founders schools.
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Salem
Lutheran School currently offers certificates for sale to grocery
stores, restaurants, and retail stores in varied amounts. A percentage of
the proceeds is then returned to the school. This is a dollar for dollar
transaction, therefore, you lose nothing but the school benefits. If
interested contact Salem School at 353-9242 or e-mail akipp@sbcglobal.net
for more information. A current order form may be viewed at
http//www.slcas.org. |
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Have you ever serenaded yourself in the shower? Do you enjoy singing?
Affton Community Chorus is announcing openings for all vocal types for its
2007 season!
No audition required. Membership is not limited to just those living in
the Affton area. rehearsals are at Zion United Methodist Church, 1603 Union Road (1/3 mi. North of Reavis
Barracks & Union Rd.)
Monday Evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information contact Director:
Nancy Eding, 544-2849, e-mail
neding@swbett.net or
visit their web site at
http://familyshoebox.com/family/acc
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JOB OPENINGS AT CHAMBER
MEMBER BUSINESSES
Looking for part-time or full-time work, watch here!
JOBS OFFERED BY AFFTON CHAMBER MEMBERS
| Description |
Contact |
| Local Computer maintenance company looking for
Computer/Printer Technician. Minimum 5 years experience in Computer and
Printer maintenance. Apply at PenTech Computer Services. |
314-962-4747 |
| Georgetown Apartments has an immediate
opening for a temporary part-time leasing consultant. Position includes competitive
pay & leasing bonuses. Looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing,
organized, hard working, detail oriented & computer literate employee
to join our successful management team. The temporary position is needed
April through August, 40 hours every two weeks. Every other weekend
required. |
Georgetown Apartments
7880 Chatwell Drive
St. Louis, MO 63119
Fax: 314.962.7094 |
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LIST YOUR EVENT:
Chamber Members--to list your
events which are open to the general public,
please email your list to the chamber at
events@afftonchamber.com We will also place them in the chamber
newsletter--deadline is 15th of each
month for publication around the 20th.
Non-Chamber Members--Organizations may list their events for the entire
year, but they must be submitted on an annual basis, by January 15th of each
year.
JOB OPENINGS:
Chamber Members--Have a job opening at your
business? You're welcome to e-mail it to
the chamber & we will post it under Community News.
Please let us know
when you fill the position so we can remove it.
Planning an event and don't
want to have it at the same time as another Affton event? Check our our
listings, as well as other South County events at SouthCountyCalendar.com |
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