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MU Extension in St. Charles is sponsoring two opportunities to write handwritten Christmas card messages for soldiers serving overseas this Christmas 2026. Cards will be available at both events, and donated Christmas cards are also welcome. You can join one of the card-writing sessions below, or write messages in your own cards at home and drop them off at: 📍 260 Brown Road St. Peters, MO Cards should include: ✍️ A handwritten message 👤 Your name or the name of your organi

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Independence Day. As we celebrate, please consider ways to enjoy the holiday while also being mindful of our neighbors, pets, wildlife, veterans, and anyone who may be sensitive to the sound of fireworks. If you choose to use fireworks, please follow local rules and use extra care. In Lake Saint Louis, fireworks may only be discharged within city limits on July 3 and July 4 from noon to 10:30 p.m. Fireworks are not allowed on city proper

This is my first Mother’s Day without my mom, so I’m especially aware this year that today can hold many emotions at once. I’m thinking of everyone who carries the heart of a mother in any form. To those raising children, those whose babies were not born, those missing their moms, those who are stepmoms, grandmothers, bonus moms, foster moms, adoptive moms, aunties, mentors, caregivers, and those who may not have the title but have been “mom” in all the ways that matter.