Around Town: Craft Fair and Blessing Boutique

Craft Fairs are a fun way to shop not only because of the unique items you will find (and maybe be inspired to recreate yourself) but because of the opportunity to socialize.  Be sure to [support someone to] introduce yourself to a vendor or two and ask them a question about their craft work.  One upcoming craft fair will be at Harvester Church of the Nazarene 3115 McClay Rd. 63376 this Saturday May 2nd 9am-3pm.
Also this weekend is a "Blessing Boutique" clothing GIVE-AWAY for women!  The Blessing Boutique event is at Harvester Christian Church 2950 King's Crossing Street 63303 (94 and Jungs Station behind the Dairy Queen).  The hours are Friday 5/1 from 5pm-8pm and Saturday 5/2 from 8am-noon.

Time to Register for the Superhero Dash, 1 mile or 5K walk or run

Angela's family with some Superheros at the race in 2013.

On Saturday morning June 6th Unlimited Play is sponsoring a 1 mile or 5K Superhero Dash to raise money for accessible playgrounds.  I have personally participated in this event as a walker and as a volunteer; it is lots of fun!!  If you register before May 6th the entry fee is $30, after that it goes up to $35.  Click here for all the details and on the top right side of the screen is a "register" tab.  This year the event is at Brendan's Playground in O'Fallon; both courses are a flat single loop. 

Around Town: Potting Nites at Parkview Gardens

Here is an opportunity to do some planting with the help of expert advice as well as the chance to meet other people who garden too.  It looks like all you need is a pot(s) and money for whichever plants you pick out; and the willingness to get a little dirty I guess!  Parkview Gardens is at 1925 Randolph Street 63301 and the phone number is 636-946-7641.

Around Town: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for College Meadows Park on 4/20

A new park is opening on the campus of St. Charles Community College:  "College Meadows Park".  On Monday April 20th at 4:30 there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and a disc throwing contest with the chance to win a free park cabin rental.  The park has a fitness trail that includes fitness stations and a fitness machine accessible to wheelchairs as well as a nine hole disc golf course.  Find the park near the west entrance of the campus 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. 63376.  Click here for the event description in full.

Cardinals Opening Day 4/13

Monday 4/13 is "Opening Day" for the Cardinals because they play their first home game at Busch Stadium against the Milwaukee Brewers at 3:15pm.
Here are some ways to support/be a Cardinals Fan for Opening Day on Monday:
WEAR RED

ATTEND THE OPENING DAY RALLY  From 10am-2pm in Kiener Plaza (Downtown St. Louis); there will be live music, giveaways, and food and beverage to purchase.  It will be crowded and you will need money to park or to take Metro Link and avoid the parking hassle - either way be ready to do a lot of walking.
LEARN HOW TO DRAW A CARDINAL BIRD  Click here for directions and fun facts.

LISTEN TO THE GAME on the radio, KMOX 1120
WATCH THE GAME on KPLR 11; there will be interviews and ceremonies leading up to the first pitch so be sure to tune in before 3:15; invite some friends and make it a party!  GO CARDINALS!

Around Town: "Stomp" at the Fabulous Fox

Fans of rhythm and noise! This weekend, April 10-12th, "Stomp" is playing at the Fabulous Fox 527 N. Grand 63103.  Click here for the description, times and to purchase tickets.

Scrapbooking Deal

There is a great deal on scrapbooking stickers at Jo-Anns Mid Rivers right now; fifteen bundled sheets for $3.97 in the clearance aisle.  If you are going to shop for anything regular priced while you are there be sure to click on the link for a coupon.  Happy scrapbooking!

PS Here is a nice layout for an Easter page that would be simple to replicate, found on Pinterest: