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Get Out is our weekly guide for weekend planning. Get Out will run every Thursday.
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County. Halloween Carnival for UNICEF: Friday, Oct. 26 at 3:45 p.m. at Campbell Montessori School, 3880 Shady Springs Ln., St. Charles.  Friday Night Fish Fry: Friday, Oct. 26 from 3-8 p.m. at 66 VFW Ln., St. Charles. Storytelling with Monte Yellow Bird Sr: Friday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. at Foundry Art Centre, 520 N Main Ctr., St. Charles. People of all ages are invited to hear this award winning storyteller tell traditional Native American stories.  Halloween Costume Party: Friday, Oct. 26 at 9:30 p.m. at …
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County. Live Music at Aggie's Wine and Beer Garden When/Where? Friday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. at 9036 Veterans Memorial Pky, O Fallon, MO. What? Enjoy live music on the patio from Kevin, Ann and Steve. Call ahead to reserve a table and have your favorite adult beverage put on ice. Scooby Doo Heads to Mid Rivers Mall When/Where? Friday, Aug. 10 at 5 p.m. at Mid Rivers Mall, 1600 Mid Rivers Mall, St. Peters. When? Bring the kids out to meet Scooby to kick off the back-to-school shopping season. Scooby will visit …
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County. Relay for Life Fundraiser Night When/Where? Friday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. till Saturday, June 9 at 6:30 a.m. at St. Charles High School, 725 N Kingshighway, St. Charles. What?  The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of St. Charles is an overnight event to raise money for cancer research. The unique event will be held on June 8-9 at St.Charles High School.  Opening ceremonies will take place at 7 p.m. Friday.  If you are interested in forming a team, being on the committee or to learn more about …
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County. Black and White Photo Exhibit at RSC When/Where? Friday, May 25 5:15 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O Fallon.  What? This is your last chance to get a glimpse of Melissa R. Davidson's black and white photographs displayed in the Cultural Arts Centre at the RSC.  Annual Irish Festival When/Where? Friday to Sunday at Frontier Park, 500 S Riverside Dr, St. Charles. What? Celebrate your Irish heritage with food, music and dancing.  Festival runs 6-10:30 p.m. Friday …
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County.  Fiesta Friday Party Time for Kids When/Where? Friday, May 4 at 2 p.m. at 5250 Mexico Rd, St. Peters. What? Kids ages 10-12 are invited to a Cinco de Mayo celebration, featuring party games, music, dancing, dodgeball and more. A lock-in runs from 7-11 p.m. Reserve a spot at the St. Peters Rec-Plex. Cost is $10 in advance and $13 at the door.  ACT II Community Theater Presents: Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap' When/Where? Friday-Sunday at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre, 1 Saint Peters Centre …
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County.  Run. Live. Learn. 10K/5K/Fun Run and Expo When/Where? Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 a.m. at St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. Cottleville.  What? St. Charles Community College presents this 20th annual wellness event, which is free and open to the public. Late registration is $25 for 10K and 5K and $20 for Fun Run. St. Peters YMCA Adult Co-ed Kickball Tournament When/Where? Saturday, April 28 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Peters YMCA, 3900 Shady Springs Ln. What? Grab some friends and sign …
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County. Missouri Tartan Day When/Where? Friday and Saturday at Frontier Park, 500 S Riverside Dr, St. Charles. What? This is a free festival celebrating Scottish-American Heritage. Click _here_ to see a schedule of events throughout the day.  Black and White Photo Exhibit Opens at RSC  When/Where? Friday, April 13 at 7 a.m. at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O'Fallon. What? Melissa R. Davidson presents an untitled gallery of black and white photos at the O’Fallon Cultural Arts Gallery. …
As we head into the weekend, O'Fallon Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County. World Series Trophy Visits O'Fallon When/Where? Friday, April 6 from 3-7 p.m. at 2500 Highway K in O'Fallon. What? The St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series trophy is on display in OFallon and fans are welcome to bring cameras and take photos for free. Friday Night Kids, Teens Zone Classes at SCC When/Where? Friday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville.  What? This new program for kids and teens offers culinary arts, jewelry making …
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County. March Madness Golf Tournament When/Where? Saturday, March 31 at 8 a.m. at St. Peters Golf and Recreation Center, 200 Salt Lick Rd. in St. Peters.  What? Teams of four people will compete for cash prizes in multiple flights, as well as closest to the pin and longest drive contests. Cost tis $45 a player and includes golf, a cart and lunch. Mouse Race for O'Fallon Senior Center When/Where? Friday, March 30 at 6 p.m. at the O'Fallon Senior Center, 106 N Main St.  What? The O’Fallon Firefighters …
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County. Partners for Progress Annual STEM Recognition Breakfast When/Where? Friday, March 9 at 7:30 a.m. at 1 Dye Club Dr. in St. Peters. What? Partners for Progress honors 16 high school students for excelling in science, technology, engineering and math at the Annual STEM Recognition Breakfast. Family Movie Night at the Y When/Where? Friday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at  YMCA of St. Charles County, 3900 Shady Springs Ln. in St. Peters. What? Bring the kids out to watch Puss and Boots for free. Tickets are …
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County. St. Dominic Teen Trivia Night When/Where? Friday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Dominic High School, 31 Saint Dominic Dr. in O Fallon.  What? The St. Dominic Performing Arts Lovers (PALs) is hosting their annual Teen Trivia Night for sixth through eighth grade students. Cost is $10 per person for up to a table of eight. Pizza, soda and water are provided. Register your team by contacting Shelley Lang at sdhpalstrivia@hotmail.com. Fort Zumwalt North Graduation Annual Trivia Night When/Where? Friday, …
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County.  Fort Zumwalt South Graduation Night Trivia Night When/Where? Friday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. atO'Fallon Elks Lodge, 1163 Tom Ginnever Blvd. What? Grab eight friends to fill a table for a night of trivia, Heads or Tails, basket raffle, and more. Proceeds benefit the 2012 Zumwalt South graduation night party. Register by calling Kathy Fenske at 636-281-8552 or emailkathyfenske@charter.net. Oak Leaf Artist Guild Treasures Show When/Where? Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650…
Check out what's happening in and around St. Peters this weekend.  Act II Presents "Steel Magnolias" When/Where? Friday-Sunday at  St. Peters City Hall, 1 Saint Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. What? ACT II opens its19th season with Robert Harling's classic story "Steel Magnolias." The play focuses on the camaraderie of six Louisiana women. Show begins at 8 p.m. on Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Ticket prices are $15 regular $12 senior/student. For tickets call 636-336-0033 or visit the website. That 80's Band at Bottleneck Blues Bar When/Where? Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at  …
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County.  Fort Zumwalt South presents "Harvey When/Where? Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt South. What?  Fort Zumwalt South will put on three showings of the play "Harvey." The show will begin at 7 p.m. each night and run on Feb. 2, Feb. 3 and Feb. 4. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door.  A Midsummer Night's Dream When/Where? Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts, 2300 W Clay St. in St. Charles.  What? Lindenwood University students present…
Check out what's happening in and around St. Peters this weekend.  NBC's Stand Up For Diversity Comedy Night at SCC When/Where? Friday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. Cottleville. What? NBC’s Stand-Up for Diversity comedians Mal Hall, Sam Comroe and Tony Baker will headline Comedy Night at St. Charles Community College in the theater of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show is rated PG-13. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for SCC students with valid ID. Purchase tickets online or call 636-922-8050…
Check out what's happening in and around St. Peters this weekend.  "Dirty Fingernails Say A Lot III" Opening Reception When/Where? Friday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Foundry Art Centre, 520 N Main Ctr. in St. Charles. What? The Foundry Art Centre presents this exhibition with a free opening reception on Friday from 6-8 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be served and the show’s award winners will be announced. The show features hand-pulled prints and celebrates the traditional methods and hard work that create handmade prints in an age of high-speed solutions. The show’s juror is Tom Huck, …
Check out what's happening in and around St. Peters this weekend.  O'Fallon Photo Club Exhibit  When/Where? Friday-Sunday at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O'Fallon.  What? The exhibit showcases the best of recent work in color and black-and-white images by the club’s membership, which includes professional and non-professional photographers. For more information, visit the RSC website.  FIRST FRIDAYS with Kevin DeSain, Ann Stoverink and Steve Hagler When/Where? Friday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. at Rendezvous Cafe and Wine Bar, 217 South Main St. in O Fallon. What? Enjoy a …
Check out what's happening in and around St. Peters this weekend.  Last Chance to See O'Fallon's Celebration of Lights  When/Where? Friday, Dec. 30 at 6 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt Park What? O’Fallon’s 19th Annual Celebration of Lights is a display featuring holiday scenes along a one-mile route through Fort Zumwalt Park. No reservations are needed for a drive-through view. Visit the display from 6-10 p.m. on the final night of the season this weekend. Admission is $9 per car, $15 per van and $1 per person for tour busses (with a minimum of $25 per bus). For more information, visit the city's …
Check out what's happening in and around St. Peters this weekend.  Community Chanukah Bowl When/Where? Sunday, Dec. 25 at 2 p.m. at Brunswick Zone XL-St Peters, 8070 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in St. Peters.  What? The St. Louis Kollel will offers a Chanukah afternoon event for families with children of all ages. Enjoy free bowling (bumpers available), arcades with redeemable tickets for prizes and laser tag on a split level course. O'Fallon's Celebration of Lights  When/Where? Dec. 23-24 at 6 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt Park What? O’Fallon’s 19th Annual Celebration of Lights is a display featuring …
Check out what's happening in and around St. Peters this weekend.  O'Fallon's Celebration of Lights  When/Where? Dec. 16-18 at 6 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt Park What? O’Fallon’s 19th Annual Celebration of Lights is a display featuring holiday scenes along a one-mile route through Fort Zumwalt Park. No reservations are needed for a drive-through view. Visit the display from 6-9 p.m.Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday and from 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The display will be open until Dec. 30. Admission is $9 per car, $15 per van and $1 per person for tour busses (with a minimum of $25 per bus). …

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