Are you 12 years old or under?  You have your own Kids’ “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest at the start of the school year in September.  Why not use some of your summer vacation for a unique family outing to take pictures of the Town of Augusta. Practice your photo composition, lighting, creativity, and choosing scenes or activities unique to Augusta. 

By Tiffani Stewart

St. Charles City-County Library

I can hear the group before I see them. There is a low hum of conversation punctuated with occasional bursts of laughter coming from the room where they are meeting down the hall. As I round the corner and enter, about 20 faces turn toward me and smile. Many of them greet me warmly, but they don’t wave or shake hands. Their hands are busy. This is “Let’s Crochet”, a group that meets regularly at the Library.

The St. Charles City-County Library Summer Reading program, “A Universe of Stories”, is blasting off from May 20-August 1. Registration is open now in all library branches or online at myLibrary.org/SummerReading.

Homeschooled children can acquire core school hours in a unique environment during Homeschool Days at The Historic Daniel Boone Home, 1868 Highway F in Defiance. This learning and exploring opportunity for children and their families will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 30 and Aug. 28. Children will learn about life on the frontier through hands-on programs and demonstrations in our historic village. 

Enjoy a Fashion for Education event hosted by Butterfly and Moon and Sugar Cubed on Historic Main Street in St. Charles on Sunday, June 23, 2019, 2 PM – 5 PM. Tickets are $59 per person.

Skate, ride and play the night away this summer for FREE at the Youth Activity Park in Dardenne Prairie! The park stays open until midnight every third Friday, May thru September, so bring your skateboard, scooter, BMX bike and your friends to join in the fun! 

Calling all disc golfers! Light Up the Lakes at with St. Charles County Parks at our new disc golf glow tournament from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18, at the Park at new Melle Lakes.

June 29 • Saturday • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
No registration required.

Come and join us for a day of hands-on activities that will go towards badge requirements. Activities will include archery (9 and up), fishing and fish identification, mammal and bird studies, and much more. This event is free and open to all Scouts, including Scouts, Girl Scouts and American Heritage Girls. For any questions, contact Shelly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 314-301-1506 ext. 4222.

By Dianne Sudbrock

The 2019 Augusta Plein Air Art Festival held this year's final sale and award ceremony on Sunday, May 5th at Mt. Pleasant Estates in Augusta.

The New Melle Festival kicks off Thursday, June 13th, with Family Night. Bring the kids and grandkids for a fun-filled evening featuring a magic show, balloon artist, vehicles and demonstrations from local first responder agencies, the ever-popular agri-land, and more.