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VFW Fundraiser

Larry and the crew is cooking breakfast every Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. in the Farmington VFW large hall. Dine in and get ALL YOU CAN EAT eggs, sausage, bacon, hashbrowns, biscuits and gravy and a drink for ONLY $7! To go boxes are available. Open to the public!

Season of Hope Fundraiser by SFCCP

Dear Friends, 

We, here at St. Francois County Community Partnership, are now into our fifth month of SEASON OF HOPE 2024. And this month we are GIVING WITH A THANKFUL HEART! All monies collected go 100% toward Season of Hope and stay inside St. Francois County. We focus on children that will not otherwise receive a Christmas gift. The children are carefully selected by schoolteachers and counselors. Last year we saw an increase in need and are expecting to see another this season. If you are interested in participating in our Season of Hope 2024 there are multiple ways to give, 

• Monetary Donations. Send cash or check donation. Involve everyone in your organization or business by creating an opportunity for them to contribute. You may make the donation in memory or honor of someone. 

• Pay via credit or with debit card at sfccp.org/projects-6-1 

•SFCCP is also raffling off a 36 Inch Blackstone Griddle kindly donated by Josh Browning, State Farm Agent and Gifford Lumber Company. Tickets are $5 per ticket or 6 tickets for $20. To purchase tickets for the Griddle Raffle you can either come by the office at 1101 Weber Road, Suite 202, Farmington or go to sfccp.org/shop to purchase via debit or credit card.

We ask that all donations are turned in to Season of Hope no later than Friday, Dec. 6th

"Almost Home for the Holidays"

Join A1 Homecare in making things Merry & Bright for the patients at NHC Nursing Home Rehab Unit this Holiday season! 

Donations will be accepted from October 1st thru December 19th and can be cropped off or mailed to A1 Homecare, located at 400 MC Black Road, Bonne Terre.

Items being collected are:

Socks, word search book, crossword puzzles, journals, stationary items, yarn, sugar free candy, regular Christmas candy, face masks, Manicure kits, pajamas, throw blankets, etc. 

 

 

Blood Drive

Esther United Methodist Church will be having a blood drive on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the fellowship hall located at 501 Jefferson St. in Park Hills. 

Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: EUMCPH to schedule an appointment. 

 

Mouse Races

N.C. Raider Wrestling presents A Night at the Mouse Races and Silent Auction! 

It will be held at the Bonne Terre VFW Hall, located at 1112 Roe Street in Bonne Terre on November 22nd at 6:00 pm.

The cost is $10. You can reserve a table with purchase of six or more tickets. Tickets can be purchased from any wrestler or booster member.

Food and drink will be available for purchase. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Betting starts at 6:00 pm.

Enjoy a night of mouse races, silent auction, games, 50/50 raffle, gun raffle tickets and more! 

All proceeds benefit the Raider Wrestling Booster Program. 

 

Festival of Trees & Gingerbread Competition

CASA of the Parkland's Festival of Trees & Gingerbread Competition will be held Friday, November 29th and Saturday, November 30th from 9am-8pm at Centene Center, located at 2 Black Knight Drive, Farmington, MO.

We invite you to start the most beautiful time of the year with us! There will be beautifully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths available to win at the online silent auction!

There will be kids' activities, a Sweets Shop, Santa, Raffles, music and more! 

To receive an info packet for the Gingerbread House Competition, email us at festivaloftrees@casaof theparkland.org or you can call us at (573) 664-1299.

Bonne Terre Christmas Parade

Join us for our annual Bonne Terre Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, presented with First State Community Bank, in Bonne Terre. The 2024 theme is "A Vintage Christmas." 

The Parade will start at the intersection of Desoto Rd and Division Street. It will proceed south on Division to Main Street, east on Main to the Bonne Terre Post Office. The Parade will disperse at Centennial Park in front of the Bonne Terre Post Office.

Entries for the parade will be open until November 25th. Pricing will be as follows:

Members - $10 if registered before November 11 and $25 after that. 

Non-Members - $25 if registered before November 11 and $50 after that. 

Christmas Gala at Little Learners Spectrum Center

The nights mission is to raise awareness and donations for the Little Learners Spectrum Center. Our mission is to provide affordable childcare and a high-quality preschool that supports the developmental needs of all children, including those with special needs.

Join us for the Christmas Gala-an unforgettable evening of elegance and celebration. Enjoy cocktails, a gourmet dinner and the chance to mingle with top leaders and influencers in our community, all while supporting a cause that will shape the future of early education and special needs services in Farmington. We aim to raise $150,000 to support the expansion of our services. 

The evening will include:

-A gourmet dinner

-A Fund-A-Need moment where you can directly contribute to the future of Little Learners

-An exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of our new facility and space

Table and Ticket Options:

-VIP table of 6: $5,000 includes front row seating, champagne service, VIP recognition in the program, an exclusive tour of the new space, and a personalized thank you gift

-Standard table of 6: $1,500 includes gourmet dinner and recognition in the program

-Individual ticket: $150 includes a gourmet dinner and access to the evening's activities

Business Advertising Opportunities:

-Advertise your business and decorate a table: $2500. Your business logo will be featured prominently at your decorated table, in the event program and during the presentation. This also includes a standard table for 6

-Donate a raffle item: If your business would like to donate an item for our raffle, you will receive recognition in the event program, on the raffle table and in our post-event communications 

***PLEASE RSVP AT 573-330-1038

Grinch Candy Cane Hunt

The Grinch Candy Cane Hunt will be hosted by the Bonne Terre Parks Board and will be held at the Bonne Terre Parks Building on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

 9:00 am - Special needs hunt

10:00 am-Pre-K thru Kindergarten

11:00 am-1st-3rd graders

Please dress for the weather as the hunt is outdoors. Please arrive 15 mintures early for your hunt. 

Pick up your goody bag inside the community center before the hunt! While supplies last, each child will be given a goody bag and then the bag can be used for the hunt! 

 

Gospel Concert

Final Authority will be in concert on December 7th, 2024 starting at 6:00 pm at Esther United Methodist Chruch, 501 Jefferson St., Park Hills, MO. www.finalauthorityministries.com

 

Farmington VFW Post 5896 is hosting Bingo every Thursday. The $6 entrance fee includes bingo cards! Doors open at 3:30 pm. Event games and pull tab sales start at 4:00 pm. For more information call 573-756-1695 or 573-756-8852.

Chicken and Dumpling Dinner

*** NOW OFFERING DINE IN, AS WELL AS CARRY OUT!!!!!!!***

Let us cook for you!

Knights of Columbus #1088 will be serving chicken and dumplings the first Thursday of every month. 

Adults-$8.00            Kids- (6-10) $4.00

Chicken and dumplings, green beans, applesauce, coleslaw and dessert. No Drinks 

It is from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM and located at 7897 Berry Road, Bonne Terre.

Food Pantry

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills host a public food pantry each Friday from 7:30 AM until 9:30 AM.