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Get Outside in 2025
Cycling through Orchard Farm Embracing Fitness in the New Year: Hiking Pere Marquette, Cycling Orchard Farm, Boschert Greenway and The...
Dec 25, 20244 min read


Weekday Trip To Wine Country
Beyond the delicious food and stunning scenery, what truly sets Sunflower Hill Farm apart is its atmosphere. The tranquil sounds of...
Nov 19, 20244 min read


Area After-School Programs
General Programs The surrounding areas of St. Charles, specifically the 370 Valley, offer a plethora of after-school programs and...
Sep 29, 20246 min read


Pere Marquette Camping
A Weekend Getaway from the 370 Valley As autumn settles in and the leaves start to change, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a scenic fall...
Sep 14, 20243 min read


Bilinguaje Language Boutique
¡Bienvenido Bilinguaje! ¡Bienvenido a New Town (Pueblo Nuevo)! Written by: Susan Marie Blakey Urrutia Hola, I would love to share the...
Aug 21, 20244 min read


Course Coffee Roasters
Happenings Magazine sat down with Brandon at Course Coffee Roasters to learn about this unique coffee shop—and their dedication to the...
Aug 20, 20245 min read


St. Charles Wine Festival
Wine, Food, and Music! Presented by: The French Chapter of the St. Charles Sister Cities Program Date: Saturday, September 7th Time:...
Aug 19, 20241 min read


Branson On A Budget
Summer and road trips go together like bread and butter. As the price of travel continues to rise, even the historically reliable way of...
Aug 13, 20243 min read


Back To School Preparation
As the back-to-school season approaches, getting your child ready can make a big difference in how smoothly they transition into the new...
Aug 12, 20241 min read


From Grain To Glass
Farm to Table: A Flavorful Journey "Farm to table" is a concept that has become increasingly popular in the restaurant industry over the...
Jul 23, 20242 min read


2024 Outdoor Expo + Summit
Walk in for free and walk out with new gear and info on the top outdoors programs, services, and resources in the Midwest. You’ll find...
Jul 22, 20242 min read


HR TailorMade Q&A
We sat down with St Charles based Tiffany Slater. Tiffany owns and operates HR TailorMade—a company that provides businesses with...
Jul 13, 20246 min read


A Trip To Grafton
Did you know that one of the largest American Flags on the Mississippi River is in Grafton? This quaint river town is packed full of...
Jul 12, 20243 min read


Polly And The Pocket
I grew up in South St. Louis and went to a now closed private school called St Francis DeSales where I attended mass in the coolest...
Jun 12, 20245 min read


Summer Swimming Safety
As the temperatures rise, many of us head to pools, lakes, and oceans to cool off and enjoy the water. Swimming is a great way to beat...
Jun 12, 20242 min read


Orchard Farm FFA
When did the FFA get started? Our FFA Chapter was chartered in 2014, but the National FFA has been around since 1928. There was a need...
Jun 12, 20244 min read


Camp Glory In New Town
One of the surest signs of summer in the North 94 and 370 Valley is gaggles of children in matching brightly colored t-shirts trekking to...
May 26, 20243 min read


Cutting Flower Gardens
Welcome to the enchanting world of cutting flower gardens, where nature's bloom takes center stage. Bursting with vibrant colors and...
May 25, 20247 min read

Bare Wood Spirits
We sat down with St. Charles based Bare Wood Bottle Aged Spirits—featuring an innovative design to age spirits with full barrel aged...
May 24, 20243 min read


America's Trade Skills Shortage
When Ranken Technical College opened its doors in 2013 at its satellite location in Wentzville, it would be the first time that the...
May 13, 20244 min read
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