Community Calendar 2010

Calendar events subject to change. Confirmation with organization may be wise.

February 2
Groundhog Day

February 3
O’Fallon
Advisory Green Council
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall)

February 4
Wentzville
Planning and Zoning meeting at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall on Pearce.

February 6
Lake Saint Louis
Polar Bear Plunge
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lake Saint Louis Community Assoc. Clubhouse

February 10
Wentzville
Board of Aldermen Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall on Pearce.

February 11
O’Fallon
City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall

February 12
Lincoln’s Birthday

February 14
Valentine’s Day

February 15
Presidents’ Day

February 18
O’Fallon
Planning and Zoning Meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall

February 20
O’Fallon
Wee Tea Party Ages 3 to 6
Dress like a prince or princess and join the tea party.
Participate in crafts and make Friendship Tea.
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Renaud Spirit Center Arts and Crafts Room.
636-474-2REC for more information and to register.

February 22
Washington’s Birthday

February 24
Wentzville
Board of Aldermen meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall on Pearce.

February 25
O’Fallon
City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall

February 26 through April 9
O’Fallon
Oak Leaf Artist Guild Exhibit
At the O’Fallon Cultural Arts Gallery at Renaud Spirit Center
Annual juried exhibit of painting, sculpture, photography and collage.

March 3
O’Fallon
Advisory Green Council meets at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall

March 4
O’Fallon
Planning and Zoning meeting at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall

March 4
Wentzville
Planning and Zoning meeting at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall on Pearce.

March 5
O’Fallon
Trip to Amish Country 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Motorcoach leaves from Civic Hall
Visit the Amish Interpretive Center in Arcola, IL, a guided tour of the town, a home-cooked Amish meal, a visit to an Amish home and a shopping stop in Arthur, IL.
$85/residents; $90/non-residents
Fee includes transportation, a step-on guide, lunch, all admissions, taxes and gratuities.
For more information or to register, call 636-474-2REC.

March 5 through March 8
O’Fallon
CERT Training
Learn disaster response skills. Cost is $25.
Register at www.ofallon.mo.us/PD/CERT.

March 10
Wentzville
Board of Aldermen Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall on Pearce.

March 11
Wentzville
Seasonal Job Fair at Progress Park 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Must be 16 years old by May 1 to apply.
The Wentzville Parks and Rec. Dept. is seeking highly motivated individuals of all ages to work this summer. Starting pay varies on position and experience. Positions include: Day Camp Management, Day Camp Counselors, Pool Management, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Concessionaires, Field Supervisors, Umpires and Recreation Aides.
Download the application from the Wentzville website www.wentzvillemo.org or complete at the job fair.

March 11
O’Fallon
City Council meeting 7:30 p.m. at City Hall

March 13
Wentzville
Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
Ages: 5 years and older.
2:00 p.m. at Green Lantern.
$3 per individual; $10 per family of 4.
Light snacks and beverages will be provided and a prize will be for the winner.
Call 636-332-9236 for registration and more info.

March 14
Daylight Saving Time

March 16
O’Fallon
Citizens Police Academy 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Six-week Citizen Police Academy begins.
Class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus one Saturday.
Cost is $30.
Pick up an application at the O’Fallon Police Department.

March 17
O’Fallon
St. Patrick’s Day

March 18
O’Fallon
Planning and Zoning meeting at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

March 19
O’Fallon
Dive-In Movie (for entire family)
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Renaud Spirit Center Pool.
636-474-2REC for more info. and to register.

March 20
O’Fallon
Ahoy! Mate! Ages 4 – 6
It’s a Pirate Theme! Play games, make a craft, have a snack.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Renaud Spirit Center Arts and Crafts Room
Res/$10
Nonres/$12
Nonres member/$10
636-474-2REC (to register)

March 20
O’Fallon
Discovering Dinosaurs Ages 5 – 7
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Renaud Spirit Center or Civic Hall
Fee: $10 to $12
Listen to stories, make crafts and sample foods of the dinos.
More info and to register, call 636-474-2REC.

March 21
O’Fallon
Renaud Spirit Center’s 5K Run/Walk
8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Call 636-474-2REC for more info.

March 21
O’Fallon
Renaud Spirit Center’s Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Call 474-2REC for more info.

March 24
Wentzville
Board of Aldermen meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall on Pearce.

March 25
O’Fallon
City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall

March 26
O’Fallon
Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Civic Hall
Call 636-474-2REC for more info.

March 27
O’Fallon
Breakfast with the Bunny
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Civic Hall
All-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast with the Bunny.
Games, activities and photo with the Bunny, too.
Fees: $9 to $11
636-474-2REC (to register)

March 27
Wentzville
Bone Hunt
2:00 p.m. at Rotary Park—Upper Field
$8/resident; $10/non-resident
Dog treats and bones will be hidden for man’s best friend. Bring a basket!
After the hunt, each dog will receive a “doggie bag” to take home and there will be drawings for door prizes. Pets must be leashed by an adult at all times.
636-332-9236 for registration info.

March 27
Wentzville
Easter EGGstravaganza (ages 1 to 10)
Rotary Park
9:30 a.m. – 1 and 2 year olds
9:45 a.m. – 3 and 4, 5 and 6 year olds
10:30 a.m. – 7 and 8, 9 and 10 year olds
Fee: $2 in advance or $3 the day of the event
636-332-9236 for registration info.

March 27
Wentzville
Operation Clean Stream—Ages 6 and older (Rain Date: April 10)
Check in at 8:30 a.m. at Quail Ridge Park. Clean-up at 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
8th annual community stream clean-up within the Peruque and Dardenne Creek Watersheds. Provide your own transportation to cleanup locations.
Call 636-332-9236 for registration and more info.

April 1
Wentzville
Planning and Zoning meeting at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Pearce.

April 2
Good Friday
Closures of some offices and banks.

April 3
O’Fallon
ACT Prep Workshop
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
At the Renaud Spirit Center.
Call 636-474-2REC for more info.

April 4
Easter

April 7
O’Fallon
Advisory Green Council meeting at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall.

April 8
O’Fallon
City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.

April 10
Wentzville
Grandparents’ Ball
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Progress Park Center
Grandparents can dress up and bring their grandchild for an evening of food, dancing, games and more. $45/resident couple; $55/non-resident couple; $10 for additional grandparent; $15 for additional grandchild. (includes 5x7 photo; goody bag and dinner)
For registration info and more details, call 636-332-9236.

April 14
Wentzville
Board of Aldermen meeting 6:30 p.m. at City Hall on Pearce.

April 15
Tax Day

April 15
O’Fallon
Planning and Zoning meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.

April 16 – 18 and April 23 – 25
O’Fallon
O’FallonTheatreWorks presents Nunsense! at the auditorium in O’Fallon Municipal Centre.
Curtain is at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays
The box office will open one hour before.
Tickets go on sale March 15 and will be available at the Parks and Rec. Office (400 Civic Park Drive) and the Renaud Spirit Center (2650 Tri Sports Circle). Prices range from $8 to $12. Children 5 and under are free.

April 17
O’Fallon
Teddy Bear Picnic – Ages 3 to 5
Play games with your favorite stuffed animal, have a picnic lunch and make ice cream sundaes.
Renaud Spirit Center Arts and Crafts Room.
Fees: Res/$12; Nonres/$14; Nonres pass/$12.
For more info and to register, call 636-474-2REC.

April 22
Earth Day

April 22
O’Fallon
City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.

April 24
Wentzville
Spring City Wide Yard Sale
List your sale for $6 in the booklet.
Purchase a booklet (including sales and city map) for $2.
Booklets will be available at Progress Park and City Hall beginning on April 21.
Deadline to list your sale is April 18.
List your sale at Progress Park or contact the park office at 636-332-9236.

April 24
Wentzville
Art in the Park
Noon to 3:30 p.m. at Rotary Park THIS IS A FREE EVENT!
Artists of all ages are encouraged to show their works and sell their products (with 10% fee to the City of Wentzville). Provide your own table or pay $10 to set one up. Submit art two weeks in advance to the Parks & Rec. staff.
At the event, there will be face painting and balloon animals. Concessions of nachos, hot dogs, hamburgers drinks and chili pies will be available.
All submissions due by April 10.
Call 636-332-9236 for more info.

April 30 to May 1
O’Fallon
Family Camping Night
Begins 6:00 p.m. on April 30
Overnight camping trip at Fort Zumwalt Park: learn how to set up a tent, outdoor skills and have a cook out. Bring a potluck side dish to share with the provided hot dogs. Enjoy listening to a storyteller, make s’mores and sing around the campfire. Wake up to breakfast the next morning.
Fees (for a family of up to 5): Res/$30; Nonres/$35; additional person/$5
For more info and to register, call 636-474-2REC.