Area residents are invited to celebrate the relocation of Jefferson College Northwest, at 6471 Cedar Hill Road in Cedar Hill, during an open house on Tuesday, October 26, from 4:30-7 p.m. The 45,000 square-foot facility is the former site of the Cedar Hill Intermediate School

The Alzheimer’s Association, St. Louis Chapter gears up for its Memory Walk at Mineral Area College 2010, a fundraiser and awareness event.  Alzheimer’s disease is the seventh-leading cause of death across all ages. . .

Valle Mining Company Superintendent and Lost History Museum Founder / Curator Steve Frazier cited the Lost History Museum as one of the favorite stops for Pioneer Days patrons.  There, the walls and ceilings in all four rooms are clad with peeling wallpaper.  It is pretty run down, but what do you expect from an old building? This place is definitely worth a visit for history buffs. Of course some of the visitors find their way. . .

Area growers are welcomed to attend a workshop for those interested in selling at the new Crystal City Farmer’s Market will be Monday evening, April 5th, at 6:30 pm at Grace Presbyterian Church, 105 Bailey Road in Crystal City. . .

The fourth session in a series of workshops for those interested in marketing products at farmer’s markets will be held on Tuesday, March 2nd at 6:30 pm at St. Andrews Church, 1004 Rock Rd. in De Soto. The workshop, entitled “Soil Testing and Resources from MU Extension to ID Weeds and Plant Diseases”, will be presented by Dean Wilson, MU Agriculture Specialist. Bring your soil samples. . .

Elking It for Independence Day

The smell of burnt fuses. The atmosphere of danger. Explosives and our celebration of Independence. The personification of rebellion and success. To some, even excess. This year I’m holding my wallet a little closer. My apologies to all of the fireworks vendors and suppliers. I just can’t see $5 bills going bang in my yard this year or watching as $15 and $20 mortar rounds explode a hundred feet above my home. 

Walking into Kimmswick from the parking area just outside of the business district, the first booth to greet visitors was a petting zoo, complete with a camel.  There were barbeque stands, drink vendors, and a vast spread of tented arts and craft vendors.  Thunder rolled and no one seemed to notice.  In spite of the on-and-off rain on Sunday, the festival retained a large attendance.