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12th Annual Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle Festival

Event Date: 
Sun, 07/11/2010
The event features ketchup tasting, a hot dog (smothered in ketchup) eating contest, food vendors, craft booths, and live music.

The event features ketchup tasting, a hot dog (smothered in ketchup) eating contest, food vendors, craft booths, and live music. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of American Legion Post 365 (1022 Vandalia on Route 159) in Collinsville, Illinois.

More information: www.catsupbottle.com

Movies in the Park

Event Date: 
Fri, 07/23/2010
This month's film: E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial.

Come to City Centre Park's amphitheatre in St. Peters to watch a free movie in the park. This month's film: E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial. The movie will begin at dusk (approx. 8:15 p.m.). The amphitheatre is located behind City Hall beside the parking lot at Rec-Plex South. More information: www.stpetersmo.net

133rd Veiled Prophet Parade

Event Date: 
Sat, 07/03/2010
The 133rd annual Veiled Prophet Parade steps off at 10 a.m. with a theme of "A Night at the Movies."

Movies in the Park

Event Date: 
Fri, 06/25/2010
This month's film: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the 1971 version).

Come to City Centre Park's amphitheatre in St. Peters to watch a free movie in the park. This month's film: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the 1971 version). The movie will begin at dusk (approx. 8:15 p.m.). The amphitheatre is located behind City Hall beside the parking lot at Rec-Plex South. More information: www.stpetersmo.net

Musical Nights in Oak Knoll Park

Event Date: 
Sun, 07/25/2010
Enjoy a free concert in Oak Knoll park in Clayton sponsored by the City of Clayton.

Enjoy a free concert in Oak Knoll park in Clayton sponsored by the City of Clayton. Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, or terrace seating is available. Tonight's musical entertainment: Vince Martin. At the corner of Big Bend Blvd. and Clayton Road. 5-7 p.m. More information: 314-290-8544 or www.ci.clayton.mo.us

Musical Nights at Oak Knoll Park

Event Date: 
Sun, 06/27/2010
Enjoy a free concert in Oak Knoll park in Clayton sponsored by the City of Clayton.

Enjoy a free concert in Oak Knoll park in Clayton sponsored by the City of Clayton. Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, or terrace seating is available. Tonight's musical entertainment: Flaming Pie. At the corner of Big Bend Blvd. and Clayton Road. 5-7 p.m. More information: 314-290-8544 or www.ci.clayton.mo.us

Butterfly Ramble

Event Date: 
Sat, 07/31/2010
The time to see the most butterflies is the hot summer days of July and August. Join entomologist Dr. James Trager in some of the best butterfly habitat at Shaw Nature Reserve.

For adults and families with children ages 8 and older. The time to see the most butterflies is the hot summer days of July and August. Join entomologist Dr. James Trager in some of the best butterfly habitat at Shaw Nature Reserve. Learn about their relationships to their favorite flowers, the food plants of their caterpillars, their amazing migrations, and what happens during the winter to those that don't migrate. 8:30 - 11 a.m. $10 for members of the Missouri Botanical Garden; $12 non-members.

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Today's Featured Camp

Ackermann's Swim Program

Ackermann's Swim Program has been teaching children ages 4 to 11 the life skill of swimming and water safety in Kirkwood for over 60 years. Our non-competitive, safe teaching environment builds confidence and self-esteem.

Group swim lessons take place in four heated pools with different water levels for progressive, safe learning. Enroll in one-week or two-week sessions. Hours are 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, with drop off and pick up at the curb. Visit ASPKirkwood.com to download an application.


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