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Friday, May 10, 2013

The Daddy Daughter Workout in Florissant

Event is Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Ask the Patch Pro: Local Home Restoration Expert Answers Your Questions

Patch is teaming up with Crystal Anderson, owner of Olneya Restoration Group, this week to get all of your questions answered.

It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week readers get to interact with professionals by asking questions on a wide variety of topics. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week, Patch teamed up with Crystal Anderson, owner of Olneya Restoration Group, to get all of your home repair questions answered. Have a question? Ask below in the comments section!  More about Crystal Anderson: Crystal Anderson is the owner of Olneya Restoration Group. Olneya Restoration Group, headquartered in Maryland Heights, provides experienced roofing, siding, window replacement, insulation, water removal and drying services and 24/7 emergency restoration services to homeowners and commercial …

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Jordan Lanham

8:32 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2013

Thanks for answering questions today Crystal!   more ›

STLCC Commencement Slated for May 19 at Chaifetz Arena

More than 3,000 degrees and certificates will be conferred at STLCC’s commencement exercises Sunday, May 19.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

St. Rose Parish Hosts Festival in Florissant on Saturday

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne is located at 3500 Saint Catherine St, Florissant.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

First Christian Church of Florissant Presents An Evening With Andy Avery

Event is Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Blame the Victim? Do We Encourage Burglaries?

A couple of readers debate whether victims bear any responsibility for crime. What do you think?

In Des Peres last week, a handful of cars and homes were burglarized in a residential neighborhood—a serious enough "spree" that the city blasted an email and text alert to the neighborhoods. As it happens, the burglar got into some unlocked cars, used the garage door opener and walked into a pair of houses in which the inside door was not locked. The report brought on this comment from a reader: "A person would not lock their car outside overnight (or anytime) because? And with a home garage door opener and valuables inside? Is this laziness or stupidity?" Another reader who said she was was one of the victims took offense: "I hope you are never a victim. You are acting like it was our fault." What do you think? Do we bear any …

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Rockwood 25

10:16 am on Sunday, May 12, 2013

Agreed. Just because a thief or vandal else clearly does wrong, does not mean the victim is necessarily "right" or blameless. It also doesn't mean they have equal blame or most of it. Such black and white thinking on this board. Sometimes victims couldn't have done anything better. Sometimes we can all learn something from the situation...like locking things up and keeping valuables out of sight.   more ›

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Movie Reviews: Iron Man 3, Starbuck, The Angels' Share

Find movie reviews and movie times for theaters in Crestwood, Sunset Hills and the St. Louis area.

Are you a movie buff? Or maybe you just enjoy the occasional dinner and a movie date? Either way, Patch would be thrilled to have you on board as a movie blogger! It's free, quick and easy to do so! All you have to do is shoot a quick email to Brian Feldt at brianf@patch.com. --- Iron Man 3 Patch Blogger Mark Glass: *** Here’s what you need to know about the third installment of this wildly successful franchise from the Marvel Comics superhero stable. If you haven’t seen the first two flicks, don’t start here. You’ll be missing too much backstory to get into the flow. For veterans of the first two blockbusters, Robert Downey, Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow are back as the leads, with Don Cheadle and Jon Favreau reprising their supporting roles. …

Friday, May 3, 2013

Top 5 Local Voices on Florissant Patch This Week

Patch rounds-up the most recent reader submitted content for the week.

Miss what your neighbors shared on Florissant Patch this week?  Check out our round-up of the most recent Local Voices:   Local Voices is where you can: share photos of local events, review your favorite restaurants, announce awards or events, offer your expertise, thoughts on certain topics and more.  If you'd like to submit your own voice, you can do so here.  For more information, email: jordan.lanham@patch.com      

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Ask the Patch Pro: Experts Answer Your Questions About 'Going Green'

Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer your questions.

It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week we're talking about "going green." How can you make your home, business or just life in general more eco-friendly? We want to help you find the answers to all your questions, but we need can't do it alone. Patch wants to help you get your questions answered, but we needed some help. We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the experts:

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Sensible? I think so

12:34 pm on Sunday, May 5, 2013

Wrong again, Mr. Revere. You brought up your Professional experience. How much relevant experience do you have, with what companies or self-employed, and in what capacity?   more ›

Monday, April 29, 2013

Jamestown Bluffs Library Features Modern Dance: From the Inside Out

Event is Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m.

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