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Patch Picks Five Plus Two in Frontenac and Ladue
Now it's fall, so grab your shawl and take in some of these area events.
Tuesday, September 27. Head for Saks Fifth Avenue, One Plaza Frontenac, for the release party of St. Louis author Susan McBride's new book, "Little Black Dress."McBride is the author of "The Cougar Club" and Debutante Dropout mysteries. For a $10 donation to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure St. Louis Affiliate, guests will receive light appetizers and beverages while hearing Susan discuss and read from her book. She will also sign copies of her books, available from Left Bank Books at the event. A portion of sales will also be donated to St. Louis Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The signing begins at 5 p.m. For more information, Call 314-567-9200 ext. 5328, or visit www.zvents.com/...susan-mcbride-signs-her-latest-novel-little-black-dress.
Tuesday, September 27. All John Burroughs School parents are welcome to come to the Potpourri Sort to help sift through donations to the 500-family garage sale to be held in April. The “sifting” will be held 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Potpourri sort room at the lower level/west end of the field house, 755 Price Rd. For more information, call 314-993-4040 or visit www.jbourroughs.org.
Tuesday, September 27. The St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Pacesetter Author Series presents founder of Systems Service Enterprises, Inc. (SSE) Susan Elliott for a discussion of her memoir “Across the Divide: Navigating the Digital Revolution as a Woman, Entrepreneur, and CEO.” Across the Divide” tells the story of a woman pioneer who got on the ground floor of the digital revolution and became one of its leaders. The event starts at 7 p.m. at Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The program is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. For more information, call 314-994-3300 or visit www.slcl.org.
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Friday, September 30. Engaged couples are invited to come to Macy's at the St. Louis Galleria, 1155 St. Louis Galleria, to hold a glass in one hand and a scanner in the other. The Macy's Wedding and Gift Registry is holding an event featuring fun beverages, hors d'oeuvres, and great registry experts to help you create your dream registry. Bring your partner to play 007 with the scan gun while you sip your drink and approve their choices. You'll also receive a fabulous gift from us. The party starts at 6:30 p.m. Reserve a spot by calling 314-726-1810 or e-mail mary.I.carter@macy.com.
Friday, September 30. Award-winning biographer Laurence Bergreen will appear, courtesy of the St. Louis County Library Foundation’s ‘Buzz’ Westfall Favorite Author Series, to discuss and sign his new book, “Columbus: The Four Voyages.” The event starts at 7 p.m. at Library Headquarters 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. For more information, call 314-994-3300 or visit www.slcl.org.
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Friday, September 30-Saturday, October 8. Come to Saks Fifth Avenue, One Plaza Frontenac, for 2011: A Face Odyssey. Make-up experts will guide you through the galaxy of advanced formulas and beauty gadgets. Make a $100 beauty purchase and receive a metallic tote filled with beauty samples and irresistible offers.
Saturday, October 1. Who doesn't like a reunion and St. Joseph Academy, 2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd., is holding a reunion weekend for those who graduated in a year ending in “1” or “6.” Come take a stroll down Memory Lane with those classmates you remember from days gone by. Mass will begin at 5 p.m. in the Chapel. Separate class reunions will follow. Please note that the Class of 2006 will celebrate their five-year reunion on the weekend following Thanksgiving. For more information, call 314-965-7205 or visit www.stjosephacademy.org.