Friday, December 7, 2012
A Marines' Toys for Tots toy drive is again being conducted this year in Eureka. Have you donated?
A total of 31 collection boxes for the Marines' Toys for Tots drive are out in Eureka this year, about a third more than last year. Organizers hope to collect more than 1,000 toys for children in need in the greater St. Louis area. Marines are scheduled to pick up the toys from Eureka at The Wallach House on Friday, Dec. 14, from noon to 1 p.m. Laurie Price, of the Wallach House, said at least one uniformed Marine and some representatives from the Semper Fi society will attend that day. "Our city leaders will be present to represent the members of the community without whom we could not offer such a great donation to the campaign," said Price. She said the Eureka Fire Protection District representatives bring their awesome flag to fly …
Friday, November 2, 2012
Need some new ideas for the holidays this year? And just available as of Thursday are the Toys for Tots collection boxes, so feel free to drop off toy donations all in one swoop.
Trying to get into the holiday spirit, while searching for decorating ideas? Then visit the Wallach House Home Furnishings and Antiques in Eureka Friday and Saturday for a Holiday Open House between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Owner Mary Wallach said there will be florals, inspirations, wine and gourmet food tasting, great gift selections and "decorations old and new." She said shoppers' surprises and discount opportunities will be circulated around the store. The Wallach House carries quite a variety of other items besides antiques, such as youth clothing, jewelry, candles, dishes, kitchen gadgets, linens, seasonal decorations, specialty teas, wines, soup mixes, sauces and dry mixes for different occasions. Wallach continuously adds to the …
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
All the events are scheduled for next month.
Three events set for September received approval from the Eureka board of aldermen during its Tuesday night meeting. All of the special events applications were unanimously approved. Alderman Shannon Britt was absent. The events are scheduled for next month: Vita Walsh, representing J.P's grill, addressed the board. In an interview after the board meeting, Walsh, mother of John Pedrolie, said the event in late September is meant to boost customer engagement. "The recession has just been killing all the businesses," she said, adding she hopes cooler weather will help bring more people out to her son's establishment. Mayor Kevin Coffey said the approval process lets the city and police department review the events and, if necessary, make …
