Yoga in Progress Park

Starting at 6 p.m. at 968 Meyer Rd, Wentzville.

Wentzville's First Cardboard Boat Races A Hit at Progress Park

14 families entered boats in the race, which the Parks Department plans to hold as an annual event.

Wentzville Parks Department's Cardboard Boat race drew 14 competitors and an enthusiastic crowd of onlookers to Progress Park on Thursday, Aug. 9. The rules required that boats be constructed of nothing but cardboard and duct table. Of course, that didn't limit the entrants' creativity, and boats ranged from simple duct-tape reinforced boxes to elaborate vessels. Parks staffers awarded the following prizes:

• Videos (1)

Wentzville and Lake Saint Louis Fireworks Displays Will Continue as Planned

The severe heat and drought conditions have prompted some cities to cancel or postpone, but Lake Saint Louis and Wentzville displays will go on as planned.

Wentzville Parks Director Mary Jo Dessieux told Wentzville Patch that the fireworks display planned as part of the city's Fourth of July observance will go on as planned. "We always have fire trucks standing by," Dessieux said. The fireworks cap off the city's day-long celebration, which includes a parade, free swimming, live music and other activities at Progress Park. Lake Saint Louis Ambassadors President Karen Little told Patch that Lake Saint Louis' display would also continue as planned. "I have absolute respect for a city's concern for the safety of their citizens," Little said. "We're in better shape than most, because we shoot the fireworks out over the lake." STLToday reported that fireworks displays have been canceled in …

•  2 Comments
• Photos (1)

Tamara Duncan

10:18 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Nicole, they shoot the fireworks from the "dam," that is, the section of Lake Saint Louis Boulevard that goes right alongside the lake. I'm not sure I've seen a time mentioned, but dusk is a good guess. If you get there early enough, you can get a place in some of the business parking lots along Lake Saint Louis Boulevard. Another viewing spot is behind the hospital.   more ›

This Weekend: Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere

Each week, Patch features a planner with weekend events in and around St. Charles County.

As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County. Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere in Wentzville World Series Trophy Visits O'Fallon First Fridays at the Rendezvous Friday Night Kids, Teens Zone Classes at SCC Ed Yother at Picasso's Coffeehouse Hike Indian Camp Creek Park  Easter Events and Activities:  

• Photos (1)

See a St. Patrick's Day Parade, HOPP into Wentzville this Weekend

Each week, Wentzville Patch features a planner with weekend events in and around St. Charles County.

As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County. H.O.P.P Night LSL Mothers Club Hosts Weekly Playgroup for Area Moms That 80's Band at Bottleneck Blues Bar SCC Young People’s Theatre presents Oliver! Irish Set Dancing St. Patrick's Day Parade and Run in Cottleville 2nd Annual Rummage and Bake Sale Traditional Irish Music Session  

• Photos (1)

Friends of Wentzville Parks Foots Bill for Children to Play

Group also commits funds for basketball court at Progress Park, a batting cages and Easter egg prizes.

Friends of Wentzville Parks will pay so kids can play. Wentzville Parks Director Mary Jo Dessieux told the city’s Park Board Monday that not-for-profit parks group will provide $2,500 in scholarship money so underprivileged children can play in city-run sports leagues.  “We’re creating an environment of inclusion where no child will be turned away, whether they’re from a family on hard times,” Greg Younger, president of Friends of Wentzville Parks, told Patch before the meeting. “We’re providing the scholarships so no child is refused an opportunity to play soccer, baseball or any other sport the city offers,” he said. “The scholarship has grown each year,” Dessieux said. “The first year, it was $900, it was $1,100 the next, and it was $2,…

•  2 Comments
• Photos (1)

Joe Scott

10:20 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Just doing my job, Greg. Friends of Wentzville Parks on the other hand are having a big impact on area parks and children's lives by volunteering.   more ›

Get Out: HOPP to Progress Park, Make Art For the Troops, Play in the Ice Bowl

Each week, Wentzville Patch features a planner with weekend events in St. Charles County.

H.O.P.P Night 2012 St. Charles County Ice Bowl  St. Louis Golf Expo WingHaven Teen Movie Night: Dolphin Tale Rec-Plex Fitness Fest Offers Free Facilities & Classes Make Art for Deployed Troops Winter Jam 2012 at The Family Arena Snowflake Exhibit at O'Fallon's Heald Home

• Photos (1)

Wentzville Park Board Meets Tonight

Several items are on the agenda.

The Wentzville Park Board is slated to meet at 7 p.m. tonight at Wentzville City Hall. Items on the agenda include: The meeting is open to the public.

• Photos (1)

Wentzville Board to Discuss Project Parks

Aldermen will hold a meeting before the public meeting Tuesday.

The Wentzville Board of Aldermen is slated to meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Progress Park Center. The board will discuss plans for Project Parks, the city's plan to add three new parks to the Wentzville system — Heartland Park, Peruque Valley Park and Splash Station swim facility. The board's discussion will be held prior to an open house on the parks. The public is invited to Progress Park center from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to view plans for the parks.

• Photos (1)

Spirit of Christmas Dinner, Dance Is Next Friday

The event will be held at Progress Park Center.

Christmas isn’t just for kids. Adults ages 50 and up can also celebrate the holidays in style on Friday, Dec. 2, with Wentzville’s Spirit of Christmas Dinner and Dance. This popular event features a sit-down dinner and the opportunity for mature adults to dance the night away, or just relax and enjoy the music and conversation with friends. The Spirit of Christmas Dinner and Dance will be held from 6-9 p.m. at Progress Park Center. In addition to music, dinner and dancing, there will be door prizes and a visit from Santa. Ticket prices are $13 for Wentzville residents and $17 for nonresident. The registration deadline for the dance is Friday, Nov. 25.

• Photos (1)