Information can be found on the following upcoming events and programs:
1) The Greater St. Louis Book Fair
2) Kirkwood Public Library's 24th Annual Book Fair
3) Link - For a full listing of upcoming major book fairs in the St. Louis area
4) MEET THE PRESS! Election Class - From Rachael LaRock
5) Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Dance Discovery Event
6) John MacArthur to Speak at Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church April 17
7) The Mid-America Renewable Energy Center Summer Fairs
8) Family Movie Night at The Family Vision Library April 25
9) The Global Day of Prayer on May 11
10) St. Louis Earth Day Celebration at Forest Park 2008
11) Celebrate the Earth at Babler Park
12) Gateway Miniature Fair Show
13) Chinese Culture Days at Missouri Botanical Gardens
14) Kids Day at Cahokia Mounds
15) Renaissance Faire
16) The 29th Annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival
17) Historical Children's Festival at the State Capitol Historic Ste
18) World War II Weekend
19) Meramec Children's Festival
20) Grant's Birthday Celebration
21) Ballet Midwest's Swan Lake
22) History Museum - Girl Scouts of American Exhibit
23) Jefferson Barracks Historic Hayrides
24) Performance by the Archdiocesan Choir of St. Louis and Orchestra
25) WOW= Wonder of the Outdoor World
26) Taiwanese American Heritage Day at the Zoo
27) That Swing Thing - The Sheldon All Star-Swing Band
28) Wonders of Weaving at The Magic House
29) Celebrate Rites of Spring at Garden's English Country Faire
30) National Convention Scholarships/College Home Program Offer - from Tim Echols
31) 7th Annual Piwacket Carnival
32) Summer Art Studio for Kids at the St. Louis Artists Guild
33) Homeschool Prom Hosted By SHARE - Registration Deadline April 17th
1) The Greater St. Louis Book Fair -
The Greater St. Louis Book Fair, one of the nation's largest and oldest charity book sales, will be in the east parking garage at Macy's West County Center
Thursday May 1st 4pm - 10pm
Friday May 2nd 10am - 9:30pm
Saturday May 3rd 10am - 9:30pm
Sunday May 4th 11am - 6pm
$10 Admission for Opening Night and FREE ADMISSION All Other Days
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2) Kirkwood Public Library's 24th Annual Book Fair
What: Check out thousands of bargains on books. Date: Wednesday, April 24 to Sunday, April 28 Time: Apr. 24 1-8; Apr. 25 10-8; Apr. 26 10-5; Apr. 27 10-4; Apr. 28 12-4 Location: Kirkwood Public Library at 140 East Jefferson - one block east of Kirkwood Road. Cost: Call for more information on an early bird special. Contact: (314) 821-5770
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3) For a full listing of upcoming major book fairs in the St. Louis area go to http://www.booksalefinder.com/MO.html#X6554 - from Susan Thurmond
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4) MEET THE PRESS! Election Class - From Rachael LaRock
Thursday April 24th, 2008 1pm-3pm
Thornhill Library 314.878.7730 (call library for directions)
12863 Willowyck Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63146
(near 270 and Olive)
Join us for a fun time learning about elections, how they work, and why they are important! We will have lots of activities, including a election news scavenger hunt, a mock voter registration and election, an election mural art project, letters to the editor, and participation in a news report or election commercial, which we will videotape and give copies of to each family. This class is open to all 4th through 8th grade homeschoolers, so please email me to sign up.
Thornhill Library is wheelchair excessible and this class is open to kids with special needs, so let me know what you might need, and we will work together! There is also a great kid's area in the library if parents need to accommodate little siblings.
Thanks everyone and see you there!
Rachael La Rock
mommybelly@yahoo.com
Homeschool Families of Greater St. Louis (HFGStl)
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5) Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Dance Discovery Event - from John Ramsay
Dear Homeschool Dancers,
You are invited to participate in dancing at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum on Saturday June 21 early afternoon, 2 hours, outdoors. Dance Discovery would love to have you join them for the audience participation numbers at the beginning, in the middle, and at the end of the show. For more information about the program or the audience participation, please contact John Ramsey at johnberni@sbcglobal.net .
You are encouraged to dress in Civil War era costumes although that is not required for participation.
John Ramsay
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6) John MacArthur to Speak at Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church April 17
Pastor John MacArthur will be at Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church, located at 1230 Big Bend in Ballwin, MO for their evening service on Thursday evening which will begin at 7 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. the doors will be open to the area where Dr. MacArthur's books may be viewed and purchased. The doors to the sanctuary will be open at 6 p.m. After the service Dr. MacArthur will have an autograph session and books will again be available to be purchased. This will end at 9:30 p.m. For more information call (636) 861-1870.
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7) The Mid-America Renewable Energy Center Summer Fairs - from Larry Rice
Renewable Energy Fair Dates for 2008
Tuesday, (Earth Day) April 22, 2008: 10 am -2 pm, Marshfield, Missouri
Monday, (Memorial Day) May 26, 2008: 10 am - 4 pm, New Bloomfield, Missouri
Sunday, June 22, 2008: 1-5 pm, Marshfield, Missouri
Sunday, July 13, 2008: 1- 5 pm, New Bloomfield, Missouri
Sunday, August 10, 2008: 1- 5 pm, Marshfield, Missouri
Plan to attend one of the upcoming FREE renewable energy fairs and learn about alternative energy sources, view demonstrations, affordable housing projects, gather materials, talk to experts, and much more.
Bloomfield Renewable Energy Center
9810 State Road AE
New Bloomfield, Missouri
The Marshfield Renewable Energy Center
3215 Hwy "OO"
Marshfield, Missouri
www.moreenergy.org | info@moreenergy.org | 1-800-228-5284
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8) Family Movie Night at The Family Vision Library April 25
The Family Vision Library, located at 516 S. 5th Street in St. Charles, MO will host a Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. showing the film Fly Wheel from the makers of Facing the Giants. Fly Wheel is an excellent production which shows that in every man's life there's a turning point and can be viewed by the entire family. Everyone will be blessed by this great message of redemption and restoration. Admission is free but seating is limited and tickets are required to attend. To obtain tickets and for more information call (636) 669-0111. The Family Vision Library is a non-profit, free public lending library offering conservative Biblical worldview books and resources for the entire family.
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9) The Global Day of Prayer on May 11 -
The Global Day of Prayer will be held at Busch Stadium starting at 4 p.m. For more information visit www.praystl.org or email gdop.stl.prayer@gmail.com .
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10) ST. LOUIS EARTH DAY FESTIVAL 2008 - from Liz Holmes
The St. Louis Earth Day Festival will be held Sunday, April 20, 2008 from 11 AM – 6 PM in Forest Park on the Muny Grounds. St. Louis Earth Day nurtures environmental responsibility by bringing people together for celebration, education, and stewardship through Earth Day.
For more informaiton go to: http://www.stlouisearthday.org/
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11) Celebrate the Earth - from Liz Holmes
Event Dates: April 20, 2008 Wildwood
At Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, celebrate the earth's natural resources and learn how to protect them while enjoying all the wonders of nature. Discover why the Lorax wants to save the Earth and make your own paper from recycled products. Naturalists will lead wildflower hikes throughout the afternoon, while games and crafts are available for the whole family to enjoy.
Location: 800 Guy Park Drive
Phone: 636-458-3813
Price: Free.
Hours: 1-3 p.m.
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12) Gateway Miniature Fair Show - from Liz Holmes
Event Dates: April 26-27, 2008, Chesterfield
Dealers from across the country exhibit and sell their miniature dollhouses, dolls, room boxes, furniture, accessories and related items, in all size scales.
Location: 16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Phone: 314-832-7790
Price: $6; ages 13-18 and members, $5; ages 3-12, $2
Hours: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
www.miniaturemuseum.org
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13) Chinese Culture Days at Missouri Botanical Gardens May 17 & 18
Chinese Culture Days features a Grand Parade with 70-foot dancing dragon, martial arts, Chinese calligraphy, painting and authentic regional cuisine. T'ai chi and tea tasting in the Grigg Nanjing Friendship Garden, where special tours focus on the symbolism of many plant species and architectural details. Doors open at 9 a.m.; activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Grand Parade at 2 p.m.), both days. $10 adults, $7 seniors, $3 Garden members, $3 children ages 3 to 12, free for members' children (12 and under). Purchase tickets. No trams. http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp?Code=2008/05
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14) Kids Day at Cahokia Mounds
May 18 Kids Day special event: lots of hands-on activities for children of all ages, including flintknapping, pottery making, Indian games, corn grinding, spear throwing, identifying animal tracks and pelts, and watching an Indian dance group. Food and refreshments. 11 am to 4 pm. For more information go to http://www.cahokiamounds.com/calendar.html
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15) Renaissance Faire
May 17th to June 8th 10th season
Rotary Park, Wentzville, MO
636-946-7776
http://www.stlrenfaire.com
Living history event that seeks to recreate the spirit of Renaissance France in the mid 16th century. Visitors can immerse themselves in the costumes and mannerisms of the era with knights, jousting, village shops, stage acts, costumed villagers and noblemen, food and crafts. Free open-air performances.
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16) The 29th Annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival
April 30-May 3
This year's featured storytellers are: Heather Forest, Robert Greygrass, Beth Horner, Baba Jamal Koram, Franky Ramont, The Storycrafters, and Ken Wolfe. More than 50 regional storytellers will also be telling their tales at this year's Festival. A partial schedule is online now. Go to http://www.umsl.edu/divisions/conted/storyfes/storytellers_regional.html
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17) Historical Children's Festival at the State Capitol Historic Ste
April 12, 2008 • 10:00am-5:00pm
Costumed re-enactors, fur & trapping exhibit, storytelling, games & toys, butter churning, necklace stringing, quill pen writing, candle dipping, hearth cooking, cow milking, barnyard animals, carriage rides, fur trappers and much more....The first Capitol will host a free open house. The event is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. For more information go to: www.historicstcharles.com
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18) World War II Weekend
What: Visit Jefferson Barracks Historic camp sites to meet soldiers and see 1940s era vehicles. Date: April 26 through 28 Time: Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Jefferson Barracks Historic Site Cost: Free Contact: (314) 544-5714
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19th) 7th Annual Piwacket Carnival
7th annual theatre carnival for children filled with games, crafts, prizes, food, pony rides and two Piwacket shows. All proceeds benefit Piwacket programs. Date: Saturday, April 27 2002 Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Tilles Park, Ladue. Cost: Call 314-963-8800 for cost. Contact: (314) 963-8800
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19) Meramec Children's Festival
What: The festival will include an appearance by Sesame Street's Gordon (Rosco Orman), Cindy's petting zoo, World Bird Sanctuary bird show, safety demonstrations, a kids fun run/walk, bird show and an appearance by Dave Rudolf, Grammy nominated children's performer and best-selling children's author. Date: Saturday, April 27 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Student Center grounds St. Louis Community College-Meramec 11333 Big Bend Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63122 Cost: Free Contact: (314) 822-5868
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20) Grant's Birthday Celebration
What: Come Visit Grant's Farm for Grant's Birthday Celebration. Grant's Cabin, Hardscrabble, is open, and the 8th Volunteer Infantry, US Civil War Reenactors set up camp to perform living history. Date: Saturday, April 27 - Sunday, April 28 Time: Saturday 9:00am-3:30pm and Sunday 9:30am-3:30pm Location: Grant's Farm 10501 Gravois Road St. Louis, MO 63123 Cost: Admission is Free, No Reservations Required. Parking is $5 per Vehicle and Tour Busses Park Free. Contact: (314) 843-1700
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21) Ballet Midwest's Swan Lake
What: The young and the young at heart will enjoy this graceful depiction of the romantic tale of Prince Siegfried and his undying love for Princess Odette. This production was staged by Margilyn Valle, Artistic Director of Ballet Midwest. Co-sponsored by the Saint Louis Art Museum. Date: Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 Time: Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Location: St. Louis Art Museum in the Auditorium Cost: Tickets are $12- $20 per person and can be purchased in advance by calling Ballet Midwest at (314) 721-2275, or at the door one hour before the performance. Contact: (314) 721-0072
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22) History Museum - Girl Scouts of American Exhibit.
Today's Girls, Tomorrow's Women: Girl Scouts in Greater St. Louis, 1918 to Today
What: In celebration of the 90th anniversary of Girl Scouting in the United States, oral histories, early film footage and artifacts such as uniforms, equipment, books and photographs are on display. Date: Exhibit opens Saturday, March 16 at 1:00 p.m. Time: Museum hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily; Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Missouri History Museum in
Forest Park at Lindell and DeBaliviere. Cost: Admission is free. Contact: (314) 746-4599
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23) Jefferson Barracks Historic Hayrides
What: Take a hayride tour around this nationally-known historic site. Participants will learn about the people, structures and events from 1826 to 1946. Pre-registration is required by May 15, 2002. Date: May 18 and 19 Time: May 18--10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. May 19--1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Location: Jefferson Barracks Historic Site--Powder Magazine Cost: $5.00/adult, $3.00/child ages 6-15, Free for kids 5 and under. Contact: (314) 544-5714
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24) Performance by the Archdiocesan Choir of St. Louis and Orchestra
What: Critically acclaimed soprano, Christine Brewer comes home to St. Louis for a stellar evening of music. Soprano, Frances Brockington and Dr. John Romeri conducting the Archdiocesan Choir and ORchestra, will ad their genius to the resounding presentation. Mozart's unfinished Grand Mass in C minor provides an exceptional vehicle for the celebration. Date: Friday, May 3 Time: 8 p.m. Location: Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell Boulevard Cost: Tickets are $13, $20, and $30 Contact: (314) 533-7662
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25) WOW= Wonder of the Outdoor World
What: Step into Mother Nature's classroom for fascinating adventures. Classes on camping, fishing, hunting, outdoor cooking, nature arts and crafts, outdoor photography and more. Date: Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5 Time: Class times vary Location: Babler State park Cost: Registration is $50 per person, pre-registration is required and participants must be nine years of age or older. Contact: (636) 441-4554
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26) Taiwanese American Heritage Day at the Zoo
What: Celebrate the culture, people and technology of Taiwan. Date: Saturday, May 4 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: The Living World, St. Louis Zoo in Forest Park Cost: Free Contact: (314) 781-0900
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27) That Swing Thing - The Sheldon All Star-Swing Band
What: Enjoy the great sound of swing performed by The Sheldon All Star-Swing Band. Swing music has been a part of jazz for generations and has experienced a recent resurgence that has brought these infectious rhythms to a new generation. Date: May 4, 2002 Time: 11 a.m. Location: The Sheldon Concert Hall Cost: $8 general admission Contact: (314) 533-9900
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28) Wonders of Weaving at The Magic House
What: As part of the museum's Visiting Artist Series, fiber artist Denice Madel will introduce children to the ins and outs of loom weaving. Join her as she demonstrates this historic craft, then create your own weaving to take home and display. Date: May 4, 2002 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. workshop Location: 516 S. Kirkwood Road (Lindbergh Blvd.) St. Louis, MO 63122 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis Cost: $6.00 per person, children under 2 are free Contact: (314) 822-8900
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29) Celebrate Rites of Spring at Garden's English Country Faire
What: Festivities will include maypole dancing and a Shakespearean comedy. Regional dance groups and the Capering Roisters will perform traditional English country dancing. Date: Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Free with regular Garden admission or membership. Contact: (314) 577-9400
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30) National Convention Scholarships/College Home Program Offer - from Tim Echols
I am not sure what your college plans are, but I wanted to tell you about a program a lot of homeschooled students are taking advantage of.
CollegePlus! is one of the most innovative college options I know.
Through CollegePlus!, you can earn an accredited Bachelor's degree in two years or less, for a total cost of under $15,000 from home. Better yet, many of their students are combining high school and college and are even graduating with their Bachelor's degree before they turn age 18. Consider the benefits!
For a limited time, those who enroll in CollegePlus! using the code "TeenPact" will:
-receive a full scholarship to a 2008 Four Day Sate Class (a $209 value) or $209 off any alumni class.
- Plus Enter our Essay Contest to win a full CollegePlus! scholarship to the 2008 National TeenPact convention in Georgia (a $329 value). Time is limited. Click the link below to request information!
http://www.collegeplus.org/requestinfo/teenpact
You do not have to enroll in order to participate in the essay contest
Regardless, I hope you have all the information recently mailed to you about our great alumni programs coming up this summer.
Let me know how I can help.
Tim Echols
TeenPact President
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31) Summer Art Studio for Kids at the St. Louis Artists Guild
Classes by Debbie Dirckx-Norris
All classes will be 10:00-Noon
$125.00 for each week long class
Classes will be limited to ten students who are entering 4th grade and older.
JUNE 2-6 Two-D Studio
This course is designed with the serious young artist in mind. We will meet in the third floor studio.
Students will spend 30 minutes doing quick drawing exercises, which will improve hand-eye coordination and facilitate the transfer from left to right brain focus
The next 90 minutes will be devoted to student-led art production. Students will be invited to bring something to class to use as inspiration for their own painting or series of drawings. The teacher will act as resource, teaching each child the techniques necessary to complete a successful piece of art-painting, detailed drawing, book, cartoon, etc .
JUNE 16-20 Art Through the Ages
We will meet in the beautiful third floor studio and produce art reflective of three major art eras.
Students will learn about the art, history, and archaeology of Ancient Egypt.
They will create a metal portrait mask in the style of the golden portrait head of King Tut.
Leaving the ancient world far behind us, we will "travel" to the Normandy region of France, visiting Monet's famous gardens. Students will paint a small landscape in the style of the French Impressionists. Weather permitting; we will paint "plein air," or outside.
Finally, the students will become artists of the modern age, their age! We will make very unique and creative 3-D paper masks.
JULY 14-18 Three-D and Me!
We will immerse ourselves in the art and music of the '60s and '70s. From the Beach Boys to the Beatles, Peter Max to tie-dye, we will be celebrating the "Age of Aquarius."
We will make sand cast candles, batik wall hangings, and a mosaic picture frame.
Artists will meet in the basement studio. Please enter through the door with ramp access.
For questions & registration contact:
Debbie Dirckx-Norris
306 Village Creek Drive
Ballwin, MO 63021
636-230-8001
mailto:msmiles-d@swbell.net
Sue Fliehman,
Education Coordinator / Assistant
St. Louis Artists' Guild
Two Oak Knoll Park
Clayton, MO 63105
314-727-6266
Fax: 314-727-9190
www.stlouisartistsguild.org
rsberg@stlouisartistsguild.org
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32) Homeschool Prom Hosted By SHARE - Registration Deadline April 17th
The prom is less than 2 weeks away! We have 147 people registered to come so far!!!!! GREAT! Many of you are registered, but if there is anyone else out there who wants to come, you must register by this Thursday, April 17th!!! We have to call Andre's with our final number this week. Please call or e-mail me right away if you want to register, and send your form with payment as soon as possible. Please forward this note to any of your friends who may want to come so they don't miss out. The registration form if attached.
Take care!
Nancy Crawford
ncrawf@aol.com
(314) 352-2779
S.H.A.R.E. Homeschool Prom
Thursday, April 24, 2008
7-11p.m.
"Escape to Paradise"
The Prom committee is planning a beautiful evening, "Escape to Paradise", with dinner, dancing, and a small gift to take home. Juniors and Seniors will have the opportunity to place their names in a drawing for Prince/Princess or King/Queen. The prom will be on a Thursday this year in order to have a larger room. (We have outgrown the other room!)
Who?: Homeschool highschool students (9th- 12th grades) and their guests.
Cost?: $27.00 per person if you register by March 31st, $37.00 after March 31st.
Where?: Andre's Banquet Center in South County, 4254 Telegraph Rd., 63129
What to wear: This is a formal even. Guys need dress pants, shirt, and tie. (Some do wear tuxedos.) Ladies, dresses should not be too low cut (front of back), and not too short if wearing a shorter style. Strapless is fine as long as it stays up and everything is covered.
Professional photographs will be available. The package includes 2 5x7's and 4 wallets. Price: $18 if mailed with prom payment, $20 if paid that night. Photos will be mailed to you.
Parents are welcome to come in to see the decorations and take some pictures before they leave. The prom is well chaperoned.
Questions? Please contact Nancy Crawford at (314) 352-2779 or ncrawf@aol.com .
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I am in grade: 9 10 11 12 (circle one)
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________
City:______________________________________________________________
E-mail_______________________________________ Phone #______________
Number of tickets_______ x $27.00 ($37.00 after March 31) =_______________
Photos? $18.00 +_______________
Total $_______________
Make checks payable to S.H.A.R.E.
Please mail this form with payment to Mrs. Nancy Crawford
5701 Delor St.
St. Louis, MO 63109
*Last day to register is Thursday, April 17th!
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