10 Things to Do in St. Charles This Weekend

• When/Where? Friday, January 27, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., 300 1st Capitol Dr, St. Charles, Mo.
• What? Knowledge is power when it comes to preventing and managing heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. To protect your heart, it’s important to take a well-educated approach by learning and understanding your risk factors. Start by joining SSM Heart Institute for a full heart health screening. Brand new for this year is the addition of receiving your LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, along with HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, cholesterol ratio, blood glucose, body fat analysis and blood pressure – all for just $20.

• When/Where?  January 27, 10 a.m. , 1455 Fairgrounds Rd, Saint Charles, MO
• What? During National Glaucoma Awareness Month this January, the Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation is providing free Healthy Vision Screenings to seniors, helping to slow down or even halt this degenerative disease.

• When/Where?January 27, 7:30 pm , 3224 Rue Royale Apt 1, Saint Charles, MO
• Ann Stack Stoverink will perform at The Bridge in New Town at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

The Moscow Festival Ballet Presents Cinderella

• When/Where? Friday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. at the , 2300 W Clay St. in St. Charles. 
• What? Watch the Moscow Festival Ballet present the classic tale of Cinderella. Ticket prices range from $26.50 for balcony seats to $54.50 for Platinum seats. Call 636-949-4433 for more information. Visit the website to order tickets.



• When/Where? Friday, January 27, 6:30 pm The Columns Banquet Center, 711 Veterans Memorial Pky, St. Charles, Mo. Cost is $75.
• What? The will honor the Citizen of the Years for 2011 and Lifetime Distinguished Service Awards at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27. Joe Daues will receve the Citizen of the Year award. Mike Sommer will receive the civic lifetime distinguished service award, Mary Reese will receive the cultural lifetime distinguished service award and Loretta MacCallum will receive the humanitarian lifetime distinguished service award. Cort Schneider will be recognized as the 2011 Chamber Champion.

Find a New Pet at PALS Pet Adoption 

• When/Where? Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. at , 2861 Veterans Memorial Pky. in St. Charles. 
• What? If you're looking for a furry friend to to add to the family, visit PetSmart on Saturday and meet some pets looking for good homes.

• Saturday, January 28, 2pm 1360 S 5th St Ste 398, Saint Charles, MO
• What? Join other women of all ages experiencing hormonal fluctuations and learn about hormones and what the clinical research has shown. Class is taught by Patty Caldera at Amaranth Counseling.

• When/Where? Saturday, January 28, 9 am to 3 p.m. N Main St & Monroe St, Saint Charles, MO 
• What? The 14th annual Fête de Glace Ice Carving competition will be in on Saturday. The free event will be held on North Main Street, between Jefferson and Monroe Streets, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Two-man team competition runs 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The single-man competition runs 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

• When/Where? Saturday, January 28, 12 p.m.
• What? Civil War: Four Stories by Dr. Robert Schultz, editor of the SCCHS Heritage Journal. Come enjoy an interesting set of stories about the Civil War in Missouri!  Visit with others who enjoy history and a great luncheon. Tickets are $15. The public is welcome. 

X-Treme International Ice Racing

• When/Where? Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the , 2002 Arena Pky in St. Charles. 
• What? Xtreme International Ice Racing is a professional racing tour on ice. Speedway bikes and quads are modified and compete on an indoor ice arena. Tickets are $5-$25. For more information, visit the St. Charles Family Arena website.

• Saturday, January 28, 8 pm , 3249 Rue Royale, Saint Charles, MO
• Acoustic Edge will be performing live at Padavan's NY in New Town, St. Charles on Saturday, January 28th at 8pm. Larry and the band have a big following so if you'd like to sit and enjoy the show, plan to arrive early.

Bonus

NBC's Stand Up For Diversity Comedy Night at SCC

• When/Where? Friday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at , 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. Cottleville.
• What? NBC’s Stand-Up for Diversity comedians Mal Hall, Sam Comroe and Tony Baker will headline Comedy Night at St. Charles Community College in the theater of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show is rated PG-13. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for SCC students with valid ID. Purchase tickets online or call 636-922-8050.

Welcome the Heroes Home from Iraq Parade

• When/Where? Saturday, Jan. 28 at 12 p.m. at 500 Pine St. in St. Louis. 
• What? Welcome home the Iraq war veterans with a parade that begins at at Keiner Plaza, goes down Market Street and ends at Union Station. To volunteer, visit www.january28group.org. For more information, visit www.missioncontinues.org/welcomehomeheroes.