patching...
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

This weekend: Head to the Mouse Races in O'Fallon

Each week, O'Fallon 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.

Mouse Race for O'Fallon Senior Center

Moolah Shrine Circus

  • When/Where? Friday-Sunday at the St. Charles County Family Arena, 2002 Arena Pky in St Charles.
  • What? The 70th annual Moolah Shrine Circus is in town. Shows will be at  7:30 p.m. March 30; 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on March 31 and 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on April 1. Tickets for children ages 12 and younger are free. Click here to find vouchers for free entrance. Adult tickets cost $12.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny in O'Fallon

  • When/Where? Saturday, March 31 at 8:30 a.m. at the O'Fallon Senior Center, 106 N Main St.
  • What? Bring the family out to enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes with the Easter bunny this weekend in O'Fallon. Kids will also play games and have the opportunity to take pictures with the bunny. Pre-registration is required. A limited number of spaces are available. Cost is $10 for O'Fallon residents and $12 for non-residents. Click _here_ for more information.

O’Fallon’s Casino Night and Mouse Race_

  • When/Where? Saturday, March 31 at 6 p.m. at the O'Fallon Elks Lodge, 1163 Tom Ginnever Ave. 
  • What? Casino Night admission is $25 per person for beverages, party snacks, Las Vegas-style activities and mouse racing. The event is open for ages 21 and older. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the races begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds will fund a water feature needed to complete Brendan’s Playground, in Westhoff Park.

Morning Star Church Asking Community to Help Furnish Hope

  • When/Where? Saturday, March 31 at 9 a.m. at 3000 E Terra Ln., Dardenne Prairie. 
  • What? Morning Star Church members have helped out with post-Hurricane Katrina cleanup and rebuild for several years in Waveland, Mississippi. The church's Hope Ministry is hosting community wide collection day for area residents to donate their gently used furniture for people struggling in this area. The goal is to collect 150 pieces of furniture to provide to those in need in the Waveland, Mississippi region.

March Madness Golf Tournament

2nd Spring Shopping Boutique & Girl's Day Out

  • When/Where? Saturday, march 31 at 10 a.m. at The Heart of St. Charles, 1410 S 5th St. in St. Charles. 
  • What? This event is sponsored by Cat In a Basket, features vendors from local business, style and wellness centers and more. All proceeds benefit the St. Louis Crisis Nursery. Participants are welcome to bring new or gently used children's supplies for the Crisis Nursery Centers. The Easter Bunny will also be available to take photos with children at the event.

Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Show

  • When/Where? _Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m. at 1 Saint Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. 
  • What? The City of St. Peters will hand out seedling trees and several exhibitors will be set up to provide ideas for sprucing up your home this spring.

St. Charles City-County Library District Foundation Trivia Contest

  • When/Where? Saturday, March 31 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Dr. in  Saint Charles
  • What? Join the library foundation for a night of trivia to support efforts to enhance literacy. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and questions begin at 7 p.m. Mulligans, beer and snacks will be provided. Outside beverages not permitted. Cost is $160 per table. To register, click _here_.

Community Living, Inc. Annual Trivia Night Challenge

St. Charles County Historical Society Trivia _

  • When/Where? Saturday, March 31 at 7 p.m. at Saint Peter Catholic Church of St. Charles, 324 S 3rd St. in St. Charles. 
  • What? Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and $120 for a table of eight. Tickets include trivia, free beer, soda, attendance prizes, 50/50 drawing, silent auction and door prizes. Call 636-946-9828 or email contact@scchs.org for more information.

iCLEAN 2012 Main Street St. Charles

  • When/Where? Sunday, April 1 at 9:30 a.m. at _142 N Main St, Saint Charles. 
  • What? iClean is a volunteer effort focused on cleaning up the trash and grafitti on North Main Street in St. Charles. Volunteers can sign up at the iCLEAN" Headquarters Tent in the collonade on the East side of the street. T-shirts will be given to the first 48 volunteers who sign-up. Contact Curtis or Christine Wells at icaremainstreet@gmail.com or 314-402-6767 for more information.

True Grit Challenge 5K Trail Run

  • When/Where? Sunday, April 1 at 8 a.m. at 11008 Schreckengast Rd. in Wright City.
  • What? Participate in this 5K Trail Run course through obstacles, wooded hills, creek beds and vineyards. All proceeds benefit Therapeutic Horsemanship's therapy programs. For more information, contact Kristen Strange at 636-332-4940 or visit the _website_.

Sunday Bingo in Wentzville

  • When/Where? Sunday, April 1 at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 504 Highway 61, in Wentzville.
  • What? Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with Bingo starting at 2 p.m. Food and drink are available. Ages 16 and older are welcome to play. Bingo includes $3,600 payout, progressive game, horse derby and others.
About this column: Each week Patch provides a planner to help you get your weekend started. Related Topics: Fundraisers, Moolah Shrine Circus, O'fallon, St. Charles, Trivia, Weekend Events, and mouse races

Leave a comment