Need a little motivation to get your home spring clean and ready?  Here is a little bit for you. Let the Sun In: One of the biggest components to spring is the sunshine. In order to allow the maximum amount of light to enter your home it is important to spring-clean your windows. Clean both the inside and outside of all windows and wipe both vertically and horizontally for the best results. If you can’t reach all of them or would rather leave it to a professional, then give Able Window Cleaning Company a call and you’ll “see the light.” Screen Yourself In: One of the best parts of spring is …

Every third Monday in January, we observe the birth of Martin Luther King Jr. On Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. was born. He left this world on April 4, 1968. During his brief stay, he accomplished many great feats including being the youngest man to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and graduating from high school at the age of fifteen, according to the Nobel Prize website. King also was the leader of the American Civil Rights Movement. Just in case you aren't too familiar with the man that is Reverand Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the path taken to get to celebrating his legacy, …

Each year in the month of December there's a stack of movies that almost everyone watches, no matter how many times they've seen the movies before. We're talking about those holiday flicks that keep you light in spirit and wanting to hang out with this family. We've listed our picks for best holiday films below, take to the poll and vote on which is your favorite. (Get instant news updates. Like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.) Lets get things started: A Christmas Story (1983): “I want an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot range model air rifle with a compass in …

The Flag of the United States of America is a symbol of more American than Apple Pie. In the City of Hazelwood, you can drive down just about any street and see a flag displayed in front of a garage. If you didn't know Thursday, June 14 is Flag Day all across America, you do now. What's the significance? A series of Executive Orders and Presidential Proclamations have brought the official flag to the status it enjoys today. Upon the death of all service personnel, each is entitled to have his or her coffin draped with the Stars and Stripes. This tradition has gone on for many years. What some…

For some, Memorial Day is a marker that typically marks the start of the summer vacation season. Yay, the pools are open. For others it's just another day off from work. But then there are many that remember the true meaning behind Memorial Day. Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day originated after the Civil War to commemorate the fallen soldiers. By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died in all wars. Stop by one of these fun-filled Memorial Day celebrations this weekend, but keep in mind those that made freedom a commonality rather than…

Happy Mother's Day! As a mother myself what I've come to enjoy on my special Sunday is breakfast in bed and one stem each of my favorite flowers--a tulip and a tiger lily. What makes the day meaningful is having those you take care of day in and day out express gratitude for the task. Nothing is better than your child or significant other telling you that you did a good job. So how did the holiday come about? Here's a few facts you may or may not have known about Mother's Day in America and being a mom. Women's Suffrage Movement: The first American Mother's Day was in 1870, created by …

T-Day is here. That's right Tax Deadline Day. Taxpayers must have their taxes in the mail today unless they have a legitimate reason to not. With the income tax season approaching a quick halt in the City of Hazelwood, tax preparers can begin sleeping the correct hours at night and may even breathe a sigh of relief. For those that may have some issues with their return or paying, the IRS wants to remind taxpayers how to request some extra time to file, and the options they have to pay their tax bill. If you need more time to file your return, the IRS will grant an automatic six-month …

Are you looking for a local church family with which to celebrate Easter this year? We’ve got you covered with this comprehensive listing of church services for Easter in the City of Hazelwood. Spirit & Truth Church—Easter Sunday services will be held at 10 a.m. North County Community Church—Easter Sunday services include a 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Hazelwood Baptist Church—Easter Sunday services include traditional service at 8 a.m. There is bible study at 9:15 a.m. and a contemporary service at 10:30 a.m. Barack Christian Church —Easter Sunday services will include prayer and meditation at 9 a.…

Sunday is April Fools' Day, one of those sort of national holidays where people take pleasure in practical jokes and pranks. So how did the day begin? Before you run around the City of Hazelwood joking those you love find out more about the day. The most popular theory is that France changed its calendar in the 1500s so the New Year would begin in January to match the Roman calendar instead of beginning at the start of spring, in late March or early April, according to National Geographic. Word of the change traveled slowly, and many people in rural areas continued to celebrate the New Year …

As part of a global call for action on climate change, hundreds of millions of people and tens of thousands of organizations will go dark for one hour on Saturday. From 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Hazelwood residents wanting to participate should cut off al non-essential lights. Earth Hour is a global World Wildlife Fund initiative that began in Sydney, Aulstralia in 2007, when 2 million people switched off their lights. In 2008, more than 50 million people all over the world took part in the action, according to Earth Hour's website. In 2009 almost 1 billion people worldwide switched off their lights…

Do you love pi? No, not the baked good or the pizza slice, but the mathematical constant. Wednesday, March 14 is Pi Day, the celebration pi, which equals 3.14. The Greek letter pi is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Local Schools Get with the Pi The math departments at Hazelwood East and Hazelwood West high schools are marking Pi Day with activities, contests and fundraisers. Hazelwood West will host a digits recital contest, and the math club will sell pie slices during lunch. Students are also designing and wearing pi T-shirts and bracelets. Money …

A leap year comes approximately every four years. The reason for this extra day is because that most calendars are based on the assumption that there are 365 days in a year when in fact, there are actually 365 and one-quarter days in a year. In order to keep our modern Gregorian calendar in sync with the tropical calendar we add an extra day to February every four years. Those born in a leap year can look at it as a gift or a curse; however, there are several interesting facts about this day you may not know. No year that is divisible by 100 can be a leap year unless it can be divided by 400…

February 22 marks Ash Wednesday and the start of the Lenten season. This period marks the 40-day period in Christianity in which Jesus went into the desert to fast and pray. This leads to observation of Holy Week, which commemorates Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection on Easter Sunday. Christians in the City of Hazelwood and all over began the day with a fast and a vow to give up food or a vice for 40 days. Many people also give up meat each Friday during Lent. According to Catholic.org, Lent is meant to serve as a time of abstinence, fasting and end up a bit closer to God. How much do you …

Looking for a place to watch Sunday's game? Check out a few local eateries in the City of Hazelwood that allow for an enjoyable game watching experience. Redbirds Sports Bar offers all amenities for sports fanatics or for those who like to play interactive games while the halftime show ensues. Grab a cold one and play some pool, Golden Tee, darts, or Wii. There’s also ping-pong, air hockey, and washers. FYI-for the gambler in you, Texas Hold-Em is played on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights starting around 7:30 p.m. A quaint little place to visit is Classics Bar and Grill on Howdershell …

Chocolates, jewelry and flowers are a few of the many traditional ways to express your love and affection for your special someone on Valentine’s Day. A romantic date, on the other hand, takes a lot of thought and planning. For those of you who are searching for romantic date ideas, traditional and unconventional, we have you covered. Just pick from our list of 14 romantic things to do for Valentine’s Day. You and your partner will both remember your special day or night long after the date is over. Movie Night This is not your typical movie night at the theater. Pick a romantic DVD, such as …

As we near the end of January, Hazelwood Patch wants to gauge who is and isn't keeping those New Year's resolutions. You may have decided that a resolution was a bit much and instead aimed for a goal, but either way, share your progress. According to USA.gov, there are some resolutions that are popular year-after-year, and those include: Drink less alcohol  Eat healthy food  Get a better education  Get a better job  Get fit  Lose weight  Manage debt  Manage stress  Quit smoking  Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Save money Take a trip  Volunteer to help others Are any of the aforementioned …

1. Get organized: Clean up and get organized. Throw out old magazines you aren’t going to read again, straighten up your office or working area, clear off your bulletin boards, put up next year’s calendar, and just generally get ready for the new year. 2. Catch a movie: Most movie theaters are open on Christmas day. Drive by a theater, and you’re liable to see a line around the building. Use the time to catch up on all the latest releases without feeling guilty about anything else you’re supposed to be doing. 3. Go Hunting: Shooting ranges are probably closed so try the next best thing, …

The Iraq War ended on a sunny Thursday with a quaint ceremony in Baghdad, which many are comparing to the way America entered the war in 2003, guns blazing at night. U.S. troops lowered the flag of command that flew over the Iraqi capital, rolled it and cased it in camouflage in accordance with Army tradition. The war was Justified by then President George W. Bush on the grounds that Saddam Hussein was seeking weapons of mass destruction that he could share with terrorists such as al Qaeda. CNN has a slideshow documenting eight years of war. Here's a few facts on the Iraq war: Terms of War: …

1) Pueblo Nuevo’s newly expanded bar is a wonderfully authentic place to get together and catch up.  Order up some margaritas and Mexican food and then shoot some darts or watch the game. 2) Not the drinking type? Head over to Starbucks and grab an iced latte or even better, their holiday offerings like Peppermint Mocha, Gingerbread Latte, or Carmel Brulee Latte. They even offer a “skinny” version of the Peppermint Mocha for those who are looking to shave off some calories this Christmas. 3) Seansie's Irish Pub & Grub is a great place to take friends and family with Irish descent because the …

Whether your kids are clamoring to see Santa Claus or afraid of that big fuzzy beard, here is a guide to help you find or avoid him this holiday season.   Just hover over a snowflake on the map to see Santa's location, and click on it for more event details. Hazelwood Santa Claus will visit with kids of all ages at the Hazelwood Community Center in White Birch Park, on Sat. Dec. 10 from 10:30 am until noon. While the event is free, Hazelwood Parks & Recreation staff will be available to photograph kids with Santa for $2 for residents and $3 for non-residents.  For more information, call the …