Monday, June 29, 2009

Around St. Charles County
Thursday, July 2-Saturday, July 4 Riverfest, Frontier Park. Games, food, crafts, carnival rides, parade, fireworks and fun for the entire family.Thursday, Bluegrass Festival4:30-9:30 p.m.Friday and SaturdayMusic at 2 stages. Parade at 10:00 AM on July 4th. Fireworks at 9:20 PM. On Friday and Saturday www.stcharlesriverfest.com

Friday, July 3-Saturday July 4 O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest Friday, 4-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-11 p.m.Ozzie Smith Sports Complex.National bands, fireworks, carnival rides, family-friendly shows, kids’ activities, festival food and beverages, Independence Day parade. Info, www.heritagandfreedomfest.com. Or (636) 379-5614.

Free Saturday, July 4 -1 p.m.
Parade 4-8 p.m. music New Town St. Charles Friday:
July 10 Bicentennial Historical Trolley Tours 1-4:45 p.m.
Tour of Old Cemeteries Historical Trolley Tours developed in conjunction with the Greater St. Charles CVB, the Bicentennial Committee & Steve Wiechens of the First Capitol Lions Club. Trolley Transportation will be provided by the CVB. Participation is limited to 20-22 people per tour and is by reservation only on a first-come, first-serve basis.Info, 636-255-6154

FreeSaturday, July 11 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mo CHIP - Child Identification and Protection Program: Keeping MO Kids Safe! Little Guppy Child Development Center, 3151 Elm Point Industrial Drive. MO Masonic Family will be on hand to further ensure the safety of area children free of charge. Representatives from the police department and fire department to discuss child safety. Car seat and helmet safety checks, games, ice cream social.Info, 636-530-6069.

FreeFriday, July 17-Saturday, July 18Friday, July 24-Satuday, July 25 7:30 p.m.Lindenwood Center for Fine & Performing Arts Events Production of Pulitzer Prize Broadway play HarveyTickets available at Lindenwood Box Office, www.telecharge.com or 800-447-7400. General Admission $10.Info, 636-949-4433

Thursday, July 231:30 p.m.Middendorf-Kredell Branch, St. Charles Library District How To Find Medical InformationConsumer health librarian Denise Ulett helps patrons research understandable, reliable sources for healthcare consumers. Navigate print and electronic information.

Free Sunday, July 26, 1-4 p.m: Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton Hummingbird Festival See hummingbirds up close. The Illinois Audubon Society will band birds. Adopt a hummingbird for a small fee.Info, 618-786-2331, ext. 338

Free Friday, July 3 12:30-4:30 p.m.Corporate Parkway Branch, St. Charles Library District Teen 80s End of Summer PartyGames, trivia, snacks, prizes for best dressed.Register online or call 332-9966