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It's game day in Cardinal Nation. Tonight the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Texas Rangers in Game 1 of the World Series at Busch Stadium. Patch has all the details for baseball's best fans and tips for watching the game in Wentzville and advice for those heading downtown. Need to Know Rallies and festivities begin early in the day but game time is 7:05 p.m. The games will be broadcast on Fox, which means they will run locally on Fox 2. First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, will be attending the game. This means security will be tight and Major League …
Mother's Day is this Sunday. Are you ready? For Mother's Day you can always go with classic flowers from place like Dunn's Florist or a gift certificate for a manicure or pedicure. There are still other alternative choices, liking hooking up your music-loving mother with an iTunes gift card/. Steak n' Shake has a deal where if you buy a gift card right now it comes with a pack of flower seeds.
Passover is a major Jewish holiday and festival that commemorates the Exodus from Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. This eight-day observance, which begins this year on the evening of April 18, centers on a service and meal held in the home. The rituals are both include filled with rituals, readings, prayers, songs and special foods. During the week of Passover, Jews adhere to the prohibition of eating leavened products foods and grains, which include breads and legumes, in order to commemorate the haste with which they left Egypt. When Pharaoh finally said the Israelites were freed from …
Looking for a place to relax that's close to home? Wentzville Patch has five picks for you.  Genesis Salon & Spa Hair World Salon & Spa Get Tan Hair Salon Victorian Nails Beth's Beauty Boutique
February is Black History Month. Are you looking for ways to honor the impact African Americans have had on our society? The Wentzville Patch has compiled the top five local Black History Month events.  1. OLD COURTHOUSE When/Where: Old Courthouse, 11 N. 4th St., St. Louis MO 63147. A representative may be reached by calling 314-655-1700. The Old Courthouse is open daily 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Why Go: Visit the Old Courthouse where the landmark Dred Scott slavery trials began. Cost: Visits to the Old Courthouse are free. 2. SHAKE THROUGH …
VALENTINE SPAGHETTI DINNER Where/When: Faith UCC Church, 106 Kent Dr, 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 Price: Free, but goodwill offerings will be accepted. Menu: Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, drinks and dessert. White Castle Want a more casual take on Valentine's Day. On Monday, Feb. 14 from 5 to 8 p.m., you can enjoy a candlelit dinner with special menus, tableside service and themed decorations at all White Castle restaurants.  To make reservations, call 314-535-7430, ext. 11, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  To sweeten the deal, White Castle is offering a "Sweetheart …
Starting today, Wentzville Patch will run a new weekly feature called Patch Picks, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more.  You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more.  Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. Places to Watch the Superbowl Ice …

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