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  • February/March Home & Garden Shows in the St. Louis Area

    February 18 - 19, Home, Garden & Business Expo. in Centralia, IL at the the Centralia Recreational Complex, 115 E. 2nd St. $1.00 admission. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. February 23 - 26, St. Louis Builders Home & Garden Show in St. Louis, at American's Center and Edward Jones Dome. $10.00 admission for adults, $4.00 for children 6 - 12 years of age, children 5 and under-free. Thursday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. March 2 -4, HBA Home Show in Belleville, IL at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds. $6. ...

  • Successful Holiday Party Hosting

    Hosting a holiday party this year? Want to make it a memorable event? Here are a few pointers to make your holiday celebration one that party goers will be talking about for months afterwards.If the weather is nice, consider having your party outdoors. Snow fun is not just for children. In areas where snow is abundant your guests can have lots of fun participating in snowball fights and snowman building contests. Build a fire to roast marshmallows and serve plenty of hot chocolate. Be sure to alert you guest to dress warm. This is also a good event for holding an ugly scarf contest. ...

  • Christmas Events in the Alton/Godfrey Illinois Area

    Going on now:Winter Wonderland of Lights at Horner Park in Leanon, www.hornerparklights.comThe Shrine's "Way of Lights" Christmas display, Lady of the Snows, wayofflights.orgChristmas Wonderland at Rock Springs Park, Alton, www.christmaswonderlandofaltonil.netDec. 2, 6-8 p.m. Snowflake Festival, Glazebrook Park, GodfreyDec. 2, 5-8 p.m., First Friday-Art After Five, The Gallaeries of Sole Survivor, 125 E. Main St. in BellevilleDec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Clarion Brass Christmas Concert, St. Paul United Church of Christ, 115 W. B St., BellevilleDec. 2, 7 p.m. ...