Tim Albers, Vice Provost and Dean for Enrollment Management at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, and S&T student Werner Schouten spoke to members of the St. James Chamber of Commerce on November 8 at Meramec Vineyards. Albers spoke on how local businesses can better communicate with Generation Z and marketing strategies that will better connect with younger shoppers.
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Shoemate is Senior Center Artist of the Month
This month’s St. James Senior Center artist being spotlighted is Hazel Shoemate. The self-taught artist will have her paintings hanging on the walls of the dining hall for the community to enjoy over the month of November.
Community Christmas tree lighting event set
The first ever community Christmas tree lighting has been set for December 1, to coincide with the community Christmas activities. Organizer Angela Walton has teamed up with the Missouri Veterans Home-St. James (MVH) as a place where a more than 30-foot-tall tree will be lit, along with activities to coincide with the event.
Christmas parade will take place on December 1
The St. James Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce the 2018 Christmas Parade & Santa at the Gazebo will take place on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 5 p.m. The theme this year for the parade will be “Home for the Holidays.”
McGunegle speaks during Veterans Day ceremony
The Missouri Veterans Home-St. James (MVH) held a Veterans Day ceremony to honor veteran living at the facility and remembered the heroism of those who have defended America’s freedoms. Lieutenant Colonel Steven B. McGunegle was the guest speaker during the event, sharing why the day is held each year and thanking those who have served during the ceremony held on Sunday, November 11.