It was a chilly and windy start to the Lake St. Louis Farmers’ & Artists Market season at the Meadows this morning, but there was still a great turnout. We met so many wonderful people, got to pet lots of puppies, and definitely appreciated the coffee and tea to warm us up. With Election Day just 3 days away, I’m especially grateful for every chance to be out in the community and connect with neighbors. Thank you to everyone who stopped to say hello this morning. 💚

The Confidence Steppers walking sessions sponsored by St. Charles County Parks are a wonderful opportunity to do just that. Women come together for medium-intensity walks at local parks, with time to enjoy the outdoors, move at a comfortable pace, and build new connections along the way. This free program is open to women ages 18 and up. 📅 Upcoming dates and locations: 5–6 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Veterans Tribute Park 5–6 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 at Veterans Tribute Park

The library’s 250 Books Celebration is a great reason to stop in, get a library card, and make the most of what our libraries offer. I loved going to the library as a kid. With a library card, it felt like the doors to a million worlds opened up and fed my imagination. As I got older, more and more of my reading focused on school requirements, professional topics, and building my leadership skills. Then, a few years ago, a friend gave me a book for Christmas. It was one of h

I hope you’ll stop by this Thursday for our Final Stretch Celebration & Fundraiser at Donatelli’s Bistro from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. It’s a casual evening, so I hope you’ll stop by whenever you can. 🗓️ Thursday, March 19 🕟 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. 📍 Donatelli’s Bistro As we head into the final weeks before the election, I’m grateful for every conversation, every kind word, and every neighbor who has supported this campaign. 🌿 We’ll have pizza, toasted ravioli, campaign t-shirts, and