Community calendar -- March 12



Wednesday, March 12, 2008 10:53 AM CDT
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Wednesday, March 12

Farmers market meeting: The Warren County Farmers Market will have its spring planning meeting at 7 p.m. at the Warren County Extension Center, 107 W. Walton, behind the Warren County Courthouse in Warrenton. Last year's vendors and any new farmers/vendors who would like to participate are welcome. For more information, contact Irv Huser, market master, at 636-456-3066.Thursday, March 13

Legal assistance: An attorney from Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc. will be at the office of the North East Community Action Corp., 120 E. Main St. in Warrenton, from 10 a.m.-noon. The attorney will be available to provide no-cost legal assistance to low-income persons experiencing civil legal problems, excluding criminal and traffic court matters. To make an appointment, call the NECAC office at 636-456-8191.

Bookmobile visit: The Bookmobile will be at Marthasville School from 1-2:15 p.m. and Marthasville community from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Friday, March 14

Fish fry: Dynomite 4-H and CYC's annual fish fry will is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. at St. Ignatius Community Center in Concord Hill. Tickets cost $9 for adults and $4 for children 10 and younger. Carryouts will be available. Menu includes fish, french fries, green beans, coleslaw, spaghetti, applesauce and dessert.

Saturday, March 15

Trivia night: Cub Scout Pack 983 will host a family trivia night at 7 p.m. at Warrenton Wesleyan Church, located at 806 S. Highway 47 in Warrenton. Cost is $10 per person, up to 10 members per team. Drinks and popcorn will be provided. For more information, call Melany Pearia at 636-456-1850 or e-mail melany.pearia@ameriwood.com.

Scavenger hunt: Warrenton High School Project Graduation county-wide scavenger hunt is scheduled from 6-10 p.m. at Frieden's United Church of Christ, 313 E. Booneslick in Warrenton. Cost is $25 per team of five members. For more information, call Julie Myers at 636-448-5093 or Christy Bonstell at 636-456-2180.

Egg hunt: The Wright City Parks Department will sponsor an Easter egg hunt beginning at 2 p.m. at Diekroeger Park.

Stitching event: Stitch 'n Time Quilt Guild will celebrate National Quilt Guild from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Frieden's United Church of Christ, 313 E. Main St. in Warrenton. The Stitch 'n Time Quilt Guild's current focus is providing lap and crib quilts to Children's Hospital in St. Louis and Quilts of Valor. For more information, call Janis K. Dunlap at 636-488-5769 or e-mail 3ddunlap@socket.net,

Food drive: Westplex Real Estate, 8 Town & Country Market in Warrenton, will host a food drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. featuring free pictures with the Easter Bunny. Bring canned food or nonperishable food items to help others. For more information, call Westplex Real Estate at 636-456-2669.

Tuesday, March 18

Cancer support group: The Inspirations Cancer Support Group, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, 1015 S. Highway 47 in Warrenton. The group is open to all individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer, as well as family members and caregivers. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Jean Briggs at 636-745-7992.