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| 8/3/2023 | more info... |
| 8/5/2023 | The Reverend Elijah P. Lovejoy saw the “outright evil” of the slavery system here in St. Louis and grew to be appalled by its’ very existence. After the murder of a Free man of color in 1836 he could no longer hide his rage and spoke of it in his newspaper. The result of these writing, and his uncompromising anti-slavery tone, was that both he and his printing press would meet with utter destruction. more info... |
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| 8/10/2023 |  Hear representatives from St. Louis County Police Department’s 3rd and 4th Precincts speak about the new Community Crime Lead Portal, website features, and an update on the 3rd Precinct’s new station construction. Join us at our Meeting Sponsor and host Delmar Gardens’ Garden Villas South facility for a delicious lunch and the opportunity to tour their facility. 11:15 am Registration | 11:50 am Lunch $20 Affton-Lemay Members | $25 Non-Members Please register by August 4. Meeting Sponsored by Delmar Gardens & Garden Villas South  more info... |
| 8/10/2023 | more info... |
| 8/12/2023 | Local St. Louis historian, Julie Nicolai has been studying the Underground Railroad in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas for more than 25 years. Her new book, Enslavement and the Underground Railroad in Missouri and Illinois details the horrors experienced by people enslaved in Missouri, as well as their stories of courage and perseverance, and is available in the park bookstore. The program is free and will take place in the theater in the Visitor Center. No reservations are required. more info... |
| 8/17/2023 |  9:00 am Meeting Begins No RSVP is needed, just show up! Join with other women from Affton & Lemay for a fresh way to start your day! Along with networking, the goal for this new small group is to share, support, educate, and encourage fellow women in the Chamber. Join the group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/brewafftonlemay/ more info... |
| 8/17/2023 | Laka, pronounced “Lay-ka” has performed professionally since 2016. Her musical influences include Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, James Brown, Etta James, Otis Redding, and Bill Withers. The energetic soul singer performs at a variety of St. Louis venues with an acoustic duo or full band. Commonly referred to as dynamite, many are surprised by the power that her voice projects. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a free concert on the lawn in front of the house. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and find a spot on the lawn. more info... |
| 8/19/2023 | Silent Auction, 50/50, Raffles & More. Beer & Soda Provided. $25 per person/table of 8 more info... |
| 8/19/2023 | more info... |
| 8/19/2023 | St. Louis was one of the largest cities in the United States during Ulysses S. Grant’s presidency. However, city residents voted to close their boundaries, separate from the rest of St. Louis County, and become an independent city. In this presentation, Historian/Curator Nick Sacco will examine the causes, context, and consequences of the St. Louis City-County split of 1876. more info... |
| 8/20/2023 |  more info... |
| 8/24/2023 | more info... |
| 8/25/2023 |  Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care is opening a new urgent care located at 9551 Watson Road, 63126. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, August 25th from 10am-12pm. Refreshments will be provided. more info... |
| 8/26/2023 | Come hang out at the firehouse and watch a movie on the big screen. Check out our trucks and meet some of your firefighters. We will have popcorn, hot dogs, and drinks to share. Please bring an item to donate to the food pantry and a chair or blanket to sit on for the movie. Food Pantry Wish List Entrees - Canned Meats, Spam, Canned Stew, etc Dry Pasta - Spaghetti, Elbow Macaroni, Penne Noodles, etc Beans - Canned and dry beans like Red Beans, Kidney Beans, Navy Beans, Refried Beans, Pork n Beans, Black Beans, etc.. Meal Supplements - Like Knorr Side Dishes, Velveeta Side Dishes, Hamburger Helper, Rice A Roni, Mashed Potatoes, etc. Tomato based products - Spaghetti Sauce, Dice Tomatoes, Rotel, Pasta Sauces, Sloppy Joe Sauce Mac N Cheese Peanut Butter Cereal Toilet Paper Detergent more info... |
| 8/26/2023 | Living history performer Kathryn Harris presents Elizabeth Keckley, formerly enslaved, sewed dresses for wealthy women in St. Louis who loaned her money to purchase her freedom. Within a few years Keckley was employed by President Lincoln’s wife as her seamstress and close confidante. This program is offered in conjunction with the Slavery in St. Louis exhibit. more info... |
| 8/29/2023 | ambassador (am-bas-uh-der, -dawr) a person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity Ambassadors are official representatives of the Affton-Lemay Chamber that serve as volunteers on the “front-line” of our meetings & events. Help educate prospective members & guests, welcome new members, and facilitate networking. Committee attends Affton-Lemay Chamber events (meetings, ribbon cuttings, social hours, etc.) and facilitates Key to Chamber Success Seminar. Mission Statement: The Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors promote member commitment through raising awareness of Chamber activities and benefits, promoting member engagement in various activities, and serving as a connection between the chamber and its members. If you are interested in finding out more information about becoming an Ambassador, please contact Mandy Montgomery. more info... |
| 8/31/2023 | more info... |
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Events available for Registration... Keys to Chamber Success 12/4/2024 register for this event... Rock 'n Roll Bingo 12/6/2024 register for this event... December Membership Luncheon 12/12/2024 register for this event... Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala 1/25/2025 register for this event... |
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