Spoede School Marketplace May 5

A spring boutique for all of your buying needs.

Information was provided by the Ladue School District. On Saturday, May 5th from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm, Spoede School is having the Spoede Marketplace, a spring boutique and they are having their annual community plant sale. People can shop for gifts and wears made by local artists, jewelry makers, and fashion designers. Plants are available to be purchased by a local nursery. A gourmet food truck will be there for people to purchase lunch.

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