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The Second Cup: Gourmand, Gourmet, Go Fish

You've had your first cup of coffee; now relax with the second and find out what's up for the day in Lake Saint Louis.

Good morning, Lake Saint Louis! Have you voted for the best soup in St. Charles County yet? I was thrilled to see Denny's come up in the nominations yesterday. Since we started doing these Chowdown Showdowns, I've been hoping to see one of our Lake Saint Louis eateries mentioned. Here in Lake Saint Louis, we may not have a lot of restaurants, but we have an interesting variety. My family's personal favorite is Max & Erma's at The Meadows. I'm trying to decide whether to have my birthday dinner at BC's Kitchen or at Donatelli's next month. I've heard some great things about both of them, and the sampling of Donatelli's that I had at the December Chamber luncheon was delicious. And speaking of restaurants, it was sad to see the Facebook post…

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Lake Saint Louis-Dardenne Prairie Chamber Celebrates Holiday Season

The Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon meeting on Dec. 8.

The Lake Saint Louis-Dardenne Prairie Chamber of Commerce celebrated the holiday season at their December luncheon meeting. The meeting, which was held at NISC in Lake Saint Louis, featured a visit from Santa Claus, entertainment from the Andrews Academy choirs and a lunch catered by Donatelli's.

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Tamara Duncan

11:08 am on Thursday, December 15, 2011

Great video, Richard! And it was a great day. I would have been happy just to serve cake and enjoy the wonderful food, but winning the 50/50 was fantastic. I was able to adopt two families from the Wentzville School District's holiday program, and Wentzville Editor Maggie Rotermund and I sure had fun shopping for them!   more ›

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The Second Cup: December 2 Edition

You've had your first cup of coffee; now relax with the second and find out what's up for the day in Lake Saint Louis.

Good morning, Lake Saint Louis! So, the vote for St. Charles' best spaghetti is in, and Francesco's in St Peters won with 56 percent of the vote. I'll have to try it out—I've never heard of Francesco's, but I'm always willing to give new places a try. I have to admit that I'm disappointed that we didn't get any nominations for Donatelli's—Lake Saint Louis' hometown Italian restaurant. If you wondered why the police blotter didn't post at 6 a.m., here's the link to Wednesday's blotter. We're trying to adjust our posting date to a change made by the department of the day they release the data. Wentzville School District has announced their Teachers of the Year for each of the schools, and we posted the complete list earlier today. …

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Lake Saint Louis Celebrates 10 Years as a Tree City USA with Gala Event

Despite a last-minute change of venue, the inaugural Root Ball was a great success.

In an effort to promote its educational outreach program, the Tree Board of Lake St. Louis chose to commemorate ten years as a Tree City USA with a party on the plaza of The Meadows that would include fundraising activities such as a raffle and a live auction. Local businesses donated the items to be auctioned and local dignitaries assisted by selling raffle tickets.  The Gala event was originally scheduled to take place under the stars in the Clock Tower Plaza of the Meadows but threatening clouds and cooler temps forced the party indoors. Barb and Don Baker of Donatelli’s Bistro offered the intimate setting of their wine cellar to host the Gala, and kept the guests warm and dry to enjoy the evening. The city arborist, Lorri Grueber, and …

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What's Up This Weekend? Tent Glow, Yard Sales and a Night at the Races

Lake Saint Louis Patch picks some great family activities for the weekend, plus some date night ideas for Mom and Dad.

Looking for something fun and different to do this weekend in Lake St. Louis? Look no further! We’ve got some ideas right here.   JAGERMEISTER COUNTRY TOUR FEATURING DIERKS BENTLEY When/Where: Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Charles County Family Arena. Why Go: Multiple GRAMMY nominee and chart-topping country music star Dierks Bentley is headlining the 2011 JÄGERMEISTER COUNTRY TOUR. Check it out when the tour stops at the Family Arena in St. Charles. Doors open at 6:30. Pricing:  $41 for reserved seats in level 100 and 200, $48 General admission floor. All ticket prices include parking.   LAKE ST. LOUIS MOTHERS CLUB NIGHT AT THE RACES When/Where: Saturday, April 30 from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. at the Lake St. Louis Community …

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Looking Ahead to the Weekend: Easter and Earth Day

Lake Saint Louis Patch picks some great family activities for the weekend, plus some date night ideas for Mom and Dad.

Looking for something fun and different to do this weekend in Lake St. Louis? Look no further! We’ve got some ideas right here. EARTH DAY NATURE HIKE When/Where: Friday, April 22 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area, 2360 Highway B in St. Charles Why Go: View the earth in one of its finest seasons, spring! We encourage you to bring cameras, journals, and/or field guides as we will be looking for wildflowers, spring amphibians, and much more. To help you get the most out of nature, please dress for the weather. Reservations are required and can be made on the day of the event. Pricing: Free   ALI JAYE DUO AT DONATELLI’S When/Where: Friday, April 22 from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. at Donatelli's Bistro Why Go: Come …

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Plan Your Weekend: Easter Fun, Harry Potter, Earth Day Crafts

Lake Saint Louis Patch picks some great family activities for the weekend, plus some date night ideas for Mom and Dad.

Looking for something fun and different to do this weekend in Lake St. Louis? Look no further! We’ve got some ideas right here.   HARRY POTTER’S WORLD: RENAISSANCE SCIENCE, MAGIC AND MEDICINE When/Where: Saturday, April 16 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Middendorf-Kredell Library in O’Fallon. Why Go: This is the grand opening of "Harry Potter's World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine.” This national touring exhibit, brought to you by the National Libraries of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, will be on display at the Middendorf-Kredell branch from April 10 to May 21. Pricing: Free   ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT When/Where: Saturday, April 16 at Boulevard Park. Why Go: The Wentzville-Lake St. Louis Jaycees are sponsoring their 6th annual …

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Tamara Duncan

7:59 am on Thursday, April 14, 2011

Just got an email about another great Easter egg hunt: 12,000 Easter Egg Hunt April 24 at Holt High School between 9-11 am sponsored by Faith Christian Family Church. Check it out here: http://fcf.net/8241/ Thanks, Rebecca!   more ›

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Baseball, Easter Fun and Men in Kilts: Weekend Fun Doesn't Get Much Better Than This

Lake Saint Louis Patch picks some great family activities for the weekend, plus some date night ideas for Mom and Dad.

Looking for something fun and different to do this weekend? Look no further! We’ve got some ideas right here.   TARTAN DAY FESTIVAL When/Where: April 8-10 at Frontier Park in St. Charles. The event kicks off Friday at 5:00 pm and goes until 10:00 pm. Come back Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 am for an entire day of entertainment. Why Go: The Missouri Tartan Day Festival is a free family-friendly celebration of Scottish-American Heritage. Join in the fun with a fantastic array of music, food, dance, crafts, storytelling and clans. You'll also find animal exhibits and interactive activities for the whole family. On Saturday at noon, watch the parade as they travel down Main Street beginning at the boathouse. Price: Free   HEATHER DAWN DUO AT …

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We've Got Your Weekend Planner: A 5K Run, Organ Music, Trivia

Lake Saint Louis Patch picks five entertaining activities for weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Lake Saint Louis Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.   RENAUD SPIRIT CENTER 5K/1 MILE FUN RUN Where: Renaud Spirit Center, 1650 Tri Sports Cir., O'Fallon, MO 63368 When: 8:00 a.m., Sunday, March 27 Why Go? Fun and lots of healthy benefits! Cost: Entry fee for the 5K Run/Walk is $20 for 15 years of age and up and $15 for kids 14 and under. Entry fee for the 1 mile Kids Run is $15 for 15 years of age and up and $12 for kids age 14 and under. A $5 late fee will be charged from March 19-March 26. A $10 late fee will be charged for race …

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The Frugal Family: Deals on Pet Supplies, Paint, and an Oil Change

Lake Saint Louis Patch's picks for great local deals.

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.  You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together. This week, we scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on chicken wrap combos, pet supplies, oil changes, spa treatments and paint. Remember to check with the …

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Tamara Duncan

9:39 pm on Monday, March 14, 2011

You're welcome, Eric. And thanks for the tip! (I wonder if True Grit is still playing?)   more ›