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(last updated 07/23/2008)

TO LIST YOUR EVENT:

Chamber Members--to list your events which are open to the general public, please email your list to the chamber at events@afftonchamber.com We will also place them in the chamber newsletter--deadline is 15th of each month for publication around the 20th.
Non-Chamber Members--Organizations may list their events for the entire year, but they must be submitted on a semi-annual basis, by January 15th & July 15th of each year. We will also place them in the chamber newsletter--deadline is 15th of each month for publication around the 20th.
Non-Chamber Members--Organizations may list their events for the entire year, but they must be submitted on a semi-annual basis, by January 15th & July 15th of each year.

JOB OPENINGS:

Chamber Members--Have a job opening at your business? You're welcome to e-mail it to the chamber & we will post it under Community News. Please let us know when you fill the position so we can remove it.

Planning an event and don't want to have it at the same time as another Affton event? Check our our listings, as well as other South County events at SouthCountyCalendar.com

Gravois Road Bridge Replacement Project at Gravois Creek--see January 2009

JULY
DAY	EVENT	ongoing events
7/24 Thursday	Affton Night at Busch Stadium -- Affton High School 7:15 pm @ Busch Stadium $15/person ($5-10 savings) Cards vs. Milwaukee Brewers. AHS will get to keep $6 of every ticket sold. Part of the money they make from the sales will be used to pay for a new, electronic marquee in front of the high school. The rest of the money will be given to the Affton High School Student Council. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact Jeff Morris at 314.638.6330.
7/28 Monday	Safe Space Camp -- St. Anthony's Medical Center 9 am-4 pm @ Arnold Recreation Center (1695 Missouri State Road) FREE -- Reservations Required Three-day camp (through August 1) designed to help adolescents and teens who are grieving the death of a loved one. Snacks, lunch and water will be provided. Call 314.525.7384 or 314.525.7346. Blood Drive -- All Family Care 10 am-2 pm @ All Family Care (9903 A Gravois, 63123) All presenting donors will receive a light lunch. All donors that attempt to donate will receive a specially designed Cardinals t-shirt. Please bring photo ID. Walk-ins are welcome, appointments will take priority. For an appointment, contact Brooke Jolley at 314.544.1515 or brooke@allfamilycare.com.
7/29 Tuesday	Sports/School Physicals -- St. Anthony's Urgent Care Centers 1-4 pm @ Lemay Urgent Care (2900 Lemay Ferry Rd) 4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend) $45 by appointment only (800.554.9550) All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care hours. Super Career Fair -- ITT Technical Institute 3:30-7 pm @ Holiday Inn Viking Conference Center (10709 Watson Rd, 63127) For more information, contact Kelly or Donna at 636.464.6600.
7/30 Wednesday	Sports/School Physicals -- St. Anthony's Urgent Care Centers 1-4 pm @ Arnold Urgent Care (3619 Richardson Square Drive) 4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend) $45 by appointment only (800.554.9550) All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care hours.
7/31 Wednesday	Sports/School Physicals -- St. Anthony's Urgent Care Centers 4-7 pm @ Fenton Urgent Care (714 Gravois Road) 4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend) $45 by appointment only (800.554.9550) All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care hours.

AUGUST
DAY	EVENT	ongoing events
8/5 Tuesday	Sports/School Physicals -- St. Anthony's Urgent Care Centers 1-4 pm @ Lemay Urgent Care (2900 Lemay Ferry Rd) 4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend) $45 by appointment only (800.554.9550) All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care hours.
8/6 Wednesday	Sports/School Physicals -- St. Anthony's Urgent Care Centers 1-4 pm @ Arnold Urgent Care (3619 Richardson Square Drive) 4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend) $45 by appointment only (800.554.9550) All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care hours.
8/7 Thursday	Sports/School Physicals -- St. Anthony's Urgent Care Centers 4-7 pm @ Fenton Urgent Care (714 Gravois Road) 4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend) $45 by appointment only (800.554.9550) All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care hours. Credit Report Seminar -- Neighbors Credit Union 6-7:30 pm @ James J. Eagan Center (#1 James J. Eagan Dr., 63033) FREE -- reservations recommended (by 7/31 or until no seats remain) This comprehensive workshop will explain what a credit report is, the information it contains, how it is used, how to improve your credit report, and much more. All registered guests will receive a free copy of their credit report and credit score (if requested) to follow along with during the seminar and keep for their records. Visit www.neighborscu.org or call 314.892.5400 x1225.
8/12 Tuesday	Sports/School Physicals -- St. Anthony's Urgent Care Centers 1-4 pm @ Lemay Urgent Care (2900 Lemay Ferry Rd) 4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend) $45 by appointment only (800.554.9550) All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care hours.
8/13 Wednesday	Sports/School Physicals -- St. Anthony's Urgent Care Centers 1-4 pm @ Arnold Urgent Care (3619 Richardson Square Drive) 4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend) $45 by appointment only (800.554.9550) All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care hours.
8/14 Thursday	Sports/School Physicals -- St. Anthony's Urgent Care Centers 4-7 pm @ Fenton Urgent Care (714 Gravois Road) 4-7 pm @ Big Bend Urgent Care (10296 Big Bend) $45 by appointment only (800.554.9550) All individuals who receive a sports/school physical will receive a FREE sports bottle. If you can't take advantage of this low price, you can get a sports/school physical exam for $55 anytime during regular Urgent Care hours. Credit Report Seminar -- Neighbors Credit Union 6-7:30 pm @ Genesis Banquet Center (2651 Telegraph Rd., 63125) FREE -- reservations recommended (by 7/31 or until no seats remain) This comprehensive workshop will explain what a credit report is, the information it contains, how it is used, how to improve your credit report, and much more. All registered guests will receive a free copy of their credit report and credit score (if requested) to follow along with during the seminar and keep for their records. Visit www.neighborscu.org or call 314.892.5400 x1225.
8/15 Friday	The Illustrated Poet Opening Reception -- The Eugene Field House & St. Louis Toy Museum 4-6 pm @ The Eugene Field House (634 S. Broadway, 63102) $5.00 -- RSVP required (314.421.4689) The Eugene Field House presents modern illustrations of Eugene Field's historic poetry. Come celebrate the legacy of the "Children's Poet" and help us welcome onboard our new Executive Director, Kimberly Ann Larson. Learn about the impact Eugene Field, native son of St. Louis, had on American poetry and literature. Refreshments will be served.
8/21 Thursday	Advertising Do's and Don'ts -- Better Business Bureau 8:30 am-11:30 am @ BBB office (15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 107, 63143) FREE -- Reservations Required Some of your advertising may not comply with BBB standards or government regulations. Learn more at this seminar. Call 314.584.6737 for more information or reservations.
8/22-27	Bookfair -- Carondelet YMCA Kennedy Center at Suson Park (6050 Wells Road, 63128) Books, Tapes, Records, Videos, CDs & DVDs. Benefiting YMCA Youth & Literacy Programs. Accepting donations through July 31st. Call 314.353.4960 x50 or visit www.ymcabookfair.org for more information.
8/23 Saturday	Bookkeeping and Finance -- SCORE 8:30 am-Noon @ St. Charles Economic Development Center (5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive) $40 Learn how to set up your books the right way, use Quickbooks software, manage cash flow like an expert, read a financial statement, and know when there is trouble. To register or for more information, visit www.stlscore.org or call 314.539.6600 x242.
8/28 Thursday	Charity Information Service 6th Annual Symposium -- Better Business Bureau 7:30 am-9:30 am @ Crowne Plaza (Clayton, MO) FREE -- Reservations Required Information of value to charity board members and staff personnel will be presented. Call 314.584.6737 for more information or reservations.

SEPTEMBER
DAY	EVENT	ongoing events
9/5 Friday	RESCHEDULED BILLY PEEK CONCERT See the chamber calendar for that date. BBQ was also rescheduled for that date. Questions, contact the chamber @ 849-6499. Oldies or Blues concert tickets are accepted for the concert. BBQ reservations are by prepaid reservations only.
9/17 Wednesday	Keeping Customers Happy -- Better Business Bureau 8:30 am-12 noon @ BBB office (15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 107, 63143) FREE -- Reservations Required Focus on what customers expect, why people don't buy, why people complain, how to turn complaints into opportunities. Call 314.584.6737 for more information or reservations.
9/20 Saturday	Seven Holy Founders Alumni Reunion--80th Anniversary Celebration--Mass celebrated by Pastor Fr. DOn Siple, OSM at 4:30 pm. Alumni Gathering in the Parish Hall 6:00-8:00 pm. Cost $15 per person, includes hors d"oeuvres & beer/wine. For details see www.shfschool.org/alumni/ or call 314-631-8149 or e-mail alumni@shfschool.org. Reservations required by September 10th.
9/27 Saturday	6th Annual Golf Tournament -- Salem Lutheran Church & School The Prairies Golf Club in Cahokia, IL $75/player This year’s tournament will greatly benefit the students of Salem as the proceeds from this event will allow them to help relieve the building fund debt, facility maintenance needs and allow them to continue to upgrade and expand the computer lab and classroom technology. For more information, call Tim Nickel 314.397.5246 or Tim Howard 314.638.4898.

OCTOBER
DAY	EVENT	ongoing events
10/10 Friday	"Dear Delinquent" -- Affton CenterStage 8 pm @ Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood Civic Center (111 South Geyer Road, 63122) For more information, call 636.349.6880 or visit www.afftoncenterstage.org.
10/11 Saturday	3rd Annual Furry Friends Flea Market & Boutique -- Open Door Sanctuary in House Springs, MO 8 am-3 pm @ Gardenville Temple (8230 Gravois, 63123) Hundreds of items: some furniture, plants, books, records, children's items, collectibles, brand new to gently used items, household, holiday, decor, cat & dog items, etc. A bake sale and new table with boutique quality items! No clothes will be sold. For more information, please call Lil at 314.832.9892. "Dear Delinquent" -- Affton CenterStage 8 pm @ Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood Civic Center (111 South Geyer Road, 63122) For more information, call 636.349.6880 or visit www.afftoncenterstage.org.
10/21 Tuesday	Better Ethics...Better Business -- Better Business Bureau 8:30-10:30 am @ BBB office (15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 107, 63143) FREE -- Reservations Required Customers rate business ethics as the #2 factor in buying decisions. Learn how this can affect your business. Call 314.584.6737 for more information or reservations.

NOVEMBER
DAY	EVENT	ongoing events
11/19 Thursday	How To Be a "Model" Remodeling Company -- Better Business Bureau 8:30 am-12 noon @ BBB office (15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 107, 63143) FREE -- Reservations Required Designed for home remodeling firms. Seminar explores managing customer expectations and maintaining customer satisfaction. Call 314.584.6737 for more information or reservations.

DECEMBER
DAY	EVENT	ongoing events
12/10 Wednesday	Presentation Skills -- Better Business Bureau 8:30 am-10 am @ BBB office (15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 107, 63143) FREE -- Reservations Required Learn key tools on getting your message across so that your audience will remember. Call 314.584.6737 for more information or reservations.

JANUARY 2009
DAY	EVENT	ongoing events
	Gravois Road Bridge Replacement Project at Gravois Creek See the current condition of the bridge and the MoDOT Project Fact Sheet detailing the problem and timeline. UPDATED INFORMATION ON BRIDGE PROJECT: We were just informed by MoDOT "the total closure of Gravois Rd, which was to occur between Jan. 2 to Mar. 15" must be rescheduled. "Unfortunately, Missouri American Water Company has refused to relocate their water line so as not to conflict with the bridge replacement." MoDOT is "tentatively rescheduling the bridge replacement project for the September 2008 letting."

ON-GOING EVENTS
END DATE	EVENT
	St. Anthony's Medical Center -- Community Programs & Classes Cholesterol testing on the every Thursday of the month from 8 to 11 a.m. A free blood pressure check will be provided upon request. The cost of the test is $30. Appointments are required and available by calling 314-525-1225. Mammography screenings in the Breast Center, which is located in St. Anthony's Medical Plaza building on Southfork Road, at the corner of Tesson Ferry and Schuessler Roads, just behind St. Anthony's main hospital campus. To schedule a mammography screening appointment, call 314-525-4250. Visit www.stanthonysmedcenter.com/comPrograms/communityMenu.asp for more information.
	150th Anniversary Pictorial History -- Affton School District The pictorial history of Affton book is now available at the Affton School District Administration office at 8701 Mackenzie Rd. To purchase your copy, please send a check in the amount of $31.95 per copy to Affton School District, 150th Commemorative History, 8701 Mackenzie Road, Affton, MO 63123. If you would like the book shipped to you, add $5.00 shipping and handling per copy. For more information, or to order by phone, please call Mary Ann Schiller at 314.633.5918.
	Affton's Newest Helping Community St. George Catholic Church & Salem Lutheran Church A new collaborative partnership to assist the poor and needy in supplying basic food needs to the Affton Community (unofficial estimate is 7500-8500 persons). Additional Christian churches and the Affton community are invited to participate in this joint project. If you would like to help, or if you have a need, please call one of the following: Deaconess Ruth McDonnell, Salem Lutheran Church at 314.352.4454; Gene Haessig at 314.352.3544 ext. 43 or John Coleman at 314.351.9713, both of the Food Pantry of St. Vincent De Paul Society at St. George Catholic Church.
	Do you recycle? Drop off your recycling at any school in the Affton or Bayless area. Deposit old newspapers, shopping catalogs, computer paper, Fax paper, office paper, envelopes, non-confidential junk mail, and magazines at the yellow and green dumpsters on their parking lots. NO plastic, glass, food wrap, tissue products, phone books, or cardboard. You can also drop off aluminum cans at Bayless and Seven Holy Founders schools.
	Salem Lutheran School currently offers certificates for sale to grocery stores, restaurants, and retail stores in varied amounts. A percentage of the proceeds is then returned to the school. This is a dollar for dollar transaction, therefore, you lose nothing but the school benefits. If interested contact Salem School at 353-9242 or e-mail akipp@sbcglobal.net for more information. A current order form may be viewed at http//www.slcas.org.
	Have you ever serenaded yourself in the shower? Do you enjoy singing? Affton Community Chorus is announcing openings for all vocal types for its 2007 season! No audition required. Membership is not limited to just those living in the Affton area. rehearsals are at Zion United Methodist Church, 1603 Union Road (1/3 mi. North of Reavis Barracks & Union Rd.) Monday Evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information contact Director: Nancy Eding, 544-2849, e-mail neding@swbett.net or visit their web site at http://familyshoebox.com/family/acc

JOB OPENINGS AT CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESSES
Looking for part-time or full-time work, watch here!
JOBS OFFERED BY AFFTON CHAMBER MEMBERS

Description	Contact
Local Computer maintenance company looking for Computer/Printer Technician. Minimum 5 years experience in Computer and Printer maintenance. Apply at PenTech Computer Services.	314-962-4747
Georgetown Apartments has an immediate opening for a temporary part-time leasing consultant. Position includes competitive pay & leasing bonuses. Looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing, organized, hard working, detail oriented & computer literate employee to join our successful management team. The temporary position is needed April through August, 40 hours every two weeks. Every other weekend required.	Georgetown Apartments 7880 Chatwell Drive St. Louis, MO 63119 Fax: 314.962.7094

LIST YOUR EVENT:

Chamber Members--to list your events which are open to the general public, please email your list to the chamber at events@afftonchamber.com We will also place them in the chamber newsletter--deadline is 15th of each month for publication around the 20th.
Non-Chamber Members--Organizations may list their events for the entire year, but they must be submitted on an annual basis, by January 15th of each year.

JOB OPENINGS:

Chamber Members--Have a job opening at your business? You're welcome to e-mail it to the chamber & we will post it under Community News. Please let us know when you fill the position so we can remove it.

Planning an event and don't want to have it at the same time as another Affton event? Check our our listings, as well as other South County events at SouthCountyCalendar.com