Recreation Council News…

During this season of giving, please check out our fundraiser with See’s Candies.  These sweet items will be a sure hit with your friends, family, neighbors, your child’s teachers, co-workers, etc., during the holiday season. Treat yourself and others to the yummiest candy on earth AND support our organization at the same time!  Ordering your items is easy!  Go to www.yumraising.com/secure/recreationcog_recreation_council2/SusFle7811/candy to help us reach our fundraising goals. Here’s to achieving sweet success! SHARE OUR FLYER WITH YOUR FRIENDS

We’re back on Facebook! Our page was a little quiet for a while, but we are back in business with lots of posts. Visit us at www.facebook.com/reccouncilstl

Events for People with Disabilities…

Freddie Ford Family Foundation Events (STL): The Freddie Ford Family Foundation is dedicated to supporting under-served families impacted by autism and raising awareness and acceptance of autism. We welcome families to join us for our fall events. For information, contact Felicia Ford, Founder & Executive Director, at (314) 282-5003 or felicia@freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org

Freddie Ford Family Foundation Events (STL): The Freddie Ford Family Foundation is dedicated to supporting under-served families impacted by autism and raising awareness and acceptance of autism. We welcome families to join us for our FREE fall events. For information, contact Felicia Ford, Founder & Executive Director, at (314) 282-5003 or felicia@freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org

  • Parent Movie Matinee: Let’s get together and watch the movie “Ezra” based on the true story of a father and his son with autism traveling cross country. Saturday, November 16 from 2:30 – 5:00pm at the Thornhill Branch of the St. Louis County Library located at 12863 Willowyck Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146. This is an adults only movie since it is rated R and the run time is 1 hour and 42 minutes. Movie Matinee Registration
  • Holiday Party: We are hosting our Annual Holiday Party Friday, December 15 at the Maryland Heights Community Center located at 2300 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm.  We will celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Each child who is registered by 11/21 will receive a gift. If you plan to attend please register and provide gift information for your child. Space is limited so register today. Holiday Party Registration
  • Winter Break Camp: Camp Ausome for children with autism ages 6-11 will be hosted January 2 – 3 at the Affton Community Center located at 9801 MacKenzie Rd, Affton, MO 63123.  Camp is limited to 10 children.  Camp activities include crafts, games, music and more. Camp Registration
FREE Activities for Everyone…

Sci-FEAST (STL), Saturday, November 9 from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm at the Science Center,  5050 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110. Free parking at the Planetarium in Forest Park. Enjoy our free, all-day event showcasing STEM concepts behind something all living things need—being able to take in, digest, and use nutrients! Meet and learn alongside experts in food and beverage production, nutrition, animal science, agriculture, health, weather and space sciences, and more. Enjoy food and beverage experiences from our local region and around the world. Sci-FEAST sponsored by Nestle Purina PetCare Company. Information

Saint Louis Storytelling Festival (STL), November 13–23. St. Louis County Library is hosting the 45th annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival featuring a diverse lineup of nationally renowned storytellers at a variety of venues throughout the St. Louis region, as well as programs for all ages. Venues include St. Louis County Library branch locations, the Missouri History Museum, Work & Leisure, and the Mirowitz Center. All events are free and open to the public. Information

Soldiers Memorial Military Museum (STL), Saturday, November 9 from 10:30am – 12 noon at the Soldier’s Memorial at the MO History Museum, 1315 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO 63103 (map). The City of St. Louis invites you to come together to honor all US military veterans throughout the St. Louis region. The annual Veterans Day parade begins at 10:30am, and a ceremony on the south steps of Soldiers Memorial will follow at approximately 11:30am. Information

Florissant Veterans Day parade (STL), Sunday, November 10, parade begins at 1:00 pm at Bangert Park, precedes North on Florissant Road, and turns left on St. Francois, ending at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 Rue St. Francois St, Florissant, MO 63031 (map) where we will have a festival atmosphere with food, music, and awards. Information ~ Flyer

Events that Repeat Weekly or Monthly…

  • Grateful Mondays at Schlafly’s Maplewood Tap Room (STL): Every Monday: Information
  • Thursday Nights at the History Museum (STL), Every Thursday: Information
  • FREE Fridays at the Saint Louis Art Museum (STL): Every Friday: Information
  • Live Music at the STL City Foundry (STL), Every Friday and Saturday: Information
  • Family Nights at The Magic House (STL), Every third Friday: Reservation Required
  • Family Sundays at the Saint Louis Art Museum (STL), Two Sundays per Month: Calendar
  • Planetarium Star Party (STL), First Friday of every month: Information
  • Solar Days at the Planetarium (STL), Third Sunday of every month: Information
  • Fall History and Tree Walks at Bellefontaine Cemetery (STL), Several times per month on various days: Information

 


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