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Humanitarian Spotlight:
Valerie Lee with Second Hand Heros
Some people coordinate all the behind-the-scenes details to make life seamless and easier for others. In an imaginary world, we would clone these people to

First Responders Respond to Family Needs with Jeffco Shop with a Cop: a Conversation with Captain Lewis Pippin
Enjoy listening to, and watching, this 20-minute MyFESTUS.com Conversations Episode: First Responders Respond to Family Needs with Jeffco Shop with a Cop: a Conversation with

Real Talent and Kindness From Rural Cute Creations
I am continually fascinated by the talents, and impressed by the kindness of others. Recently, Jessica, owner of Rural Cute Creations made my daughter and

Spotlight Community Theatre: Creating Magic, One Show at a Time!
May I shine the SPOTLIGHT on the BEST, most fun and creative community nonprofit organization: Spotlight Community Theatre. Am I biased about this group of

Take a Break at B&B Theatres in Festus, MO
Within this busy, bustling moments of our lives, I invite you to take a break from reality and treat yourself to the magic of the

Katy Lewis with Vivian James American Beauty, Admiring the Beauty in the Cracks
“Therapy is expensive. Get a haircut instead! We’re great listeners.” This was the saying on the chalkboard at the doorway of Vivian James American Beauty,

Meet Ryan, the Technical Talent Behind MyFESTUS.com
Meet Ryan Sommerfeld, Owner/Designer of Groovy Web Pages + the Technical Talent behind MyFESTUS.com (oh, and Sara’s big brother): Ryan also started working within our

The Depth of The Dapper Duo
Looks can be deceiving. It is easy to judge anything, or anyone, by their appearance. Many of us have preconceived notions about, well, most anything!

Rosanne LeBaige – Leaning Into Brave Stories to Heal and Connect
Puzzle pieces are unique shapes, valuable in their own right, but even more valuable when they are connected to collectively create a piece of art.

Community = A Collaboration You Can Count On…and How You Can Help…
Community can have several definitions and meanings to different people; however, most can agree that community is a collaboration that one can count on. The

Despicable Me 4 Does Not Disappoint
My children and I felt cool and free on Independence Day with the magic of the movies at our favorite local movie theater, B&B Theatres,

State of the County, A Story of Collaboration
Creating a culture is much like creating a story. A culture is a collaborative collection of thoughts, ideas, personalities, talents, and specialties that move a

L. E. Crafts Ceramic Studio in Crystal City, MO
L.E. may stand for the initials of Lisa Ellison, who owns the DYI ceramic paint studio in Crystal City; however, after spending time within her

NEW Main Street Store: MeMa’s Finds
On September 26, 2024, from 3 to 7 PM, the public is invited to a Soft Opening of MeMa’s Finds, located on our CHARMING and

New Season, New Supplies Needed for The Aunt Rose Project
With a fresh new month and all this fresh back-to-school energy, most of us know how good it feels to have fresh new supplies as