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Halloween fun planned at St. Francois State Park Oct. 29

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Enjoy the spirit of Halloween and the fun of fall at St. Francois State Park starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29.  All activities are free and open to the public. The day’s events are: 10 a.m.– Halloween Story Time. Join the park naturalist at the amphitheater to listen to stories from […]

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EPA to host four lead awareness sessions in St. Louis to reduce childhood lead exposure 

LENEXA, Kan. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host four lead awareness training sessions in St. Louis in October and November to reduce childhood lead exposure. The Enhancing Lead-Safe Work Practices through Education and Outreach (ELSWPEO) program comes as EPA celebrates Children’s Health Month and prepares for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Oct.

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The Illusionists – Magic Of The Holidays will bring the most incredible talents to St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox Theatre

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – It’s the most magical time of the year… ‘Tis the season for The Illusionists – Magic Of The Holidays (www.theillusionistslive.com), an all-new installment of the world-famous, blockbuster touring magic spectacular The Illusionists, from Producers Simon Painter, Cirque du Soleil and MagicSpace Entertainment. The new U.S. tour based off the smash-hit Broadway

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MDC Cape Nature Center gets spooky with Trek N’ Treat event Oct. 22

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Help us celebrate the spookiest time of year with a not-so-spooky event perfect for all ages from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center! Show up wearing your costume and take a stroll down our short Insect Extravaganza Trek N’ Treat trail where you’ll meet our

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SIU ceramics students, faculty to help fill community initiatives through ‘Empty Bowls’

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Ceramics students and faculty at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are using their talents to help the community.   After a three-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Empty Bowls, an event where art meets hunger, compassion and advocacy, returns Oct. 15, at the Neighborhood Co-op Grocery Store in the

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The Beach Boys bring their 2022 Holiday Tour to the Fabulous Fox Theatre Dec.14

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Grammy® Award-winning and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band The Beach Boys announced that they will bring their iconic Southern Californian sound to several cities across the east coast and Midwest this winter for their 2022 holiday tour, Tis the Season with The Beach Boys featuring The Holiday Vibrations

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Jefferson College Community Trunk or Treat Party for Kids October 21

HILLSBORO – In order to provide wholesome and safe fall activities for kids through age 12, Jefferson College will host its annual Community Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 21, from 5:30-8 p.m. on the Hillsboro campus in the Blue Parking Lot near the Buildings and Grounds office. There is no cost to attend

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Jefferson College ‘Pieced Together’ Exhibit and Presentations

Researching, Creating and Preserving Personal and Family Stories HILLSBORO – Thanks to a generous gift from the Brant and Jane Houser family and support from the Jefferson College Foundation, the Jefferson College Library is hosting yearlong programming connected to the research, creation, and preservation of personal and family stories. The free programs are an extension

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