Segway rides . . . good food . . . the music of Downtime. . .
. There’s a blossoming of special events and activities at the 2008
Flower Festival, so drop by Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust St., on
Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. Sponsored by the Diocese of
Missouri, Missouri Botanical Garden and Christ Church Cathedral - and
presented in partnership with the Central Library’s “Central Goes
International!” - Flower Festival celebrates nature’s beautiful
abundance and our responsibility as stewards of the planet. On Saturday,
environmental activist Bonnie Anderson speaks at the 11am Worship
Service. At 12:30pm, enjoy food, arts and crafts, and family fun at the
annual Street Fair, which takes place rain or shine. At 7:30 that
evening, the renowned Collegium Vocale performs. Except for food and
goods sold by vendors, Saturday events are free. The last day of Flower
Festival begins with Sunday’s regular schedule of worship services at
8:00, 9:00, 9:30 and 11:15am; Bonnie Anderson is the guest speaker at
9:00 and 11:15am. There are classical music concerts at the Cathedral at
2:30pm, and at 5:00pm. Flower Festival concludes with Choral Evensong,
under the direction of organist and choirmaster William “Pat” Partridge.
Location:
Christ Church Cathedral
1210 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Single Moms with young children -Let Us Pamper YOU!
On
Saturday, May 10 from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm - The Lutheran Church of
Webster Gardens will host a celebration for single moms in our
community. This free event offers manicures, mini-massages, make-up
tips, and much more. A lunch will be provided for all. Bring the
children who will be entertained by the staff of Kingdom Quest while you
relax and enjoy the fellowship. You are special, you are loved and we
want to serve you! Please RSVP to the church office at 314-961-5275 by
May 6 so we can be ready to pamper you!
Location:
The Lutheran Church of
Webster Gardens
8749 Watson Road
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Hammering Out a Partnership
Dinner & Auction
May 17
5:30pm
This is an annual fundraiser sponsored by LSSI's Building
Homes: Rebuilding Lives program. All auction items are produced by
Illinois prison inmates, and include birdhouses, dollhouses, mantle
clocks, quilt racks, original paintings and plant and flower
arrangements and more. All proceed will go toward paying for materials
used in prison construction classes to build components for Habitat for
Humanity homes. Download flyer
here and bulletin insert
here.
Location:
Zion Lutheran School
1810 McClintock Ave.
Belleville, IL 62221
Free admission for an outdoor concert and carnival. Grilled
hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, chips, and cookies for a very modest price.
Family event. Bring your lawn chairs and sit under the stars and listen
to the music while your children play at the carnival games.
Location:
Christ the King Lutheran
Church
414 S. Chruch St.
St. Peters, MO 63376
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