Enjoy a Delicious Meal While Supporting a Great Cause at Dining Out for Life

“Mommmmm, what’s for dinner?”

Those words send shivers up my spine. My dread is twofold: 1.) chopping onions make my eyes tear up like I’m watching Marley and Me 2.) unless I am making macaroni and cheese with a side of pop tarts, my answer will probably not be greeted with enthusiasm. But on Thursday the entire family can happily feast on their favorite foods at the annual Dining Out For Life event.

From St. Charles to South County, nearly 140 local restaurants will be donating between 25% and 100% of your check to support the work of St. Louis Effort for AIDS. All you have to do is enjoy a meal at a participating restaurant. Fill up with a hearty breakfast before work at Rooster Cafe, grab a tasty lunch at Ozzie’s Restaurant & Sports Bar or treat the family to an award-winning slice of heaven at Pi Pizzeria. Dining Out For Life’s website has a complete list of participating restaurants and whether breakfast, lunch, dinner or all of the meals are included in the event. You can even make reservations online at some establishments.

Since it’s inception in 1990, Dining Out For Life has raised over $2.3 million. More than 3,500 restaurants in the United States and Canada are participating in this year’s event.

Money raised in our area will benefit the programs and services of the city’s oldest AIDS Service Organization, Saint Louis Effort for AIDS. This non-profit organization supplies testing, prevention education, community outreach programs and comprehensive support services for thousands of people each year. In 2010, the local chapter of Effort for AIDS provided direct services to over 6,000 individuals and indirect services to 10,000 individuals in the metro area.

If you are one of those unlucky saps (I’m sorry!) who is forced to cook on Thursday, you can still help in the fight against AIDS by making a donation by clicking here.

 By Andrea Wilson, Events Blogger for SmartParenting                                          

SmartParenting Blog

Saturday, Jun 15
There’s no other holiday quite like the 4th of July. Founding Father John Adams wrote in...
Thursday, Jun 13
Kids today don’t often spend summer days running through woods, exploring small creeks,...
Wednesday, Jun 12
My friend, an exercise enthusiast, recently had a baby and was upset that her body wasn’t...
Sunday, Jun 09
Families in St. Louis are lucky to have lots of fun activities to take advantage of during summer...

Things To Do

Wednesday, Jun 19
Celebrate earth's living lanterns - fireflies - at this nighttime glow walk for families.
Wednesday, Jun 19
Kids can learn about and enjoy different musical styles at this interactive concert in Tower...
Wednesday, Jun 19
Enjoy a free midday concert at Citygarden in downtown St. Louis.
Wednesday, Jun 19
Pack a picnic and enjoy an open-air music festival at Missouri Botanical Garden on Wednesday...

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.


Go to the Summer Camp Guide

Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Return Policy
Copyright © St. Louis Kids/Apple Media. 2006-2013. All Rights Reserved.

Featured on: