Super Heroes Needed: Be a Volunteer for the 2012 Race to Cure Lymphoma

Volunteers are needed for the charity event Oct. 5 and 6 at St. Louis Mills. Find out how you can help and more, right here.

Are you looking for a way to give back? Whether you’re a high school student who needs to get in those community service hours or you’re just a philanthropist looking to do some good in the world, an ideal opportunity is coming up in October. Volunteers are needed for the 2012 Race to Cure Lymphoma 5K/10K on Oct. 5 and 6 at St. Louis Mills. Opportunities include packet pickup, registration tent, start and finish line crews, food tent staff, setup and breakdown, cleanup, balloon tent and more. "Race To Cure Lymphoma is made possible each year by a large group of volunteers," said Linda Chatham, volunteer coordinator for the event. "Volunteering with family and friends is a great way to get involved in the fun and excitement of the race and …

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Panda Express Accused of Serving Dropped Noodles and Not Wearing Gloves

Inspectors found employees following proper procedures but explained the rules in detail to the manager.

Each week, Hazelwood Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade. Here are the latest restaurant inspections for the past 90 days: Panda Express Address: 5555 St. Louis Mills Rd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: Aug. 2 Type of Inspection: Complaint Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 100-A Comments: Someone complained that noodles dropped on the counter were placed in the food container as well as ice was served with bare hands. Upon inspection, employees were seen wearing gloves and using an ice scoop as well as not putting spilled food in containers. The inspector did talk to the manager about procedures such as washing hands in between switching gloves and serving …

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Hazelwood Small Businesses

Starting a Small Business in Hazelwood: Choosing a Business Concept

'Hazelwood Patch' offers inspiration and advice from nine local small business owners on how they decided on their own business concepts.

When you’re considering starting a small business, the first step is to decide exactly what you want your business to be--to develop a business concept. Whether you choose to go the potentially safer route and open a franchise or you choose to think outside the box and open a unique business, the first thing you need is a good idea. Since we discussed buying a franchise last week, we’re going to focus on coming up with your own original business idea. We’re taking a little inspiration from some Hazelwood business owners who shared the different ways they were inspired to start their own businesses. Filling a Need Monica Black, owner of Etiquette Inclusion, told Hazelwood Patch that the reason she opened her business was simple: people in …

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Missouri Mercantile offers the Best of Missouri

Located in St. Louis Mills Mall, this specialty shop showcases the best Missouri has to offer.

Looking for that hard-to-find local jam or jelly? Are you in desperate need of unique salsas, seasonings and sauces? Missouri Mercantile is the place to go to solve all of your troubles. This specialty shop, located in the St. Louis Mills Mall here in Hazelwood carries numerous varieties of wines, sausages, hand-made cheeses, pickles, honeys and more. What do all of these items have in common? They are all made by Missouri artisans and growers. Missouri Mercantile originated in 2002 in Old Town Florissant, when owner Bill Olwig decided to open a shop that sold nothing but Missouri products. About a year later, the shop moved to its new location inside of the mall. Susan Schilligo, an employee and friend of Olwig's, couldn't be happier with…

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Local Mom Dazzles, Promotes Confidence in Children

Her Hazelwood business helps raise kids' self-esteem with diva makeovers, photo shoots and runway struts.

It may seem like glitz and glamour when you enter the doors of Dazzling Divas at St. Louis Mills, but the runways and cameras are there and ready to help children find their confidence. Marilyn Diggs, a mother and grandmother, decided to start Dazzling Divas as a nod to the girls and young women she serves. Diggs uses her own creativity and a fun, feminine environment to help her customers see themselves as strong and beautiful. "Our main focus is to teach children self-esteem, teaching them how to feel good about themselves and having fun at the same time," Diggs said. "After the children are finished modeling on the stage, they have so much confidence." Research backs the concept Anita Gurian said in her research that the loss of self-…

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Operation Clean Out the Clutter: Hazelwood Recycles

The City of Hazelwood hosts its first Recycle Day aimed at helping residents to clean out their clutter and save the environment.

Sun blazing and sweat dripping has been the theme for the month of June thus far, and hot was certainly the sentiment expressed at Saturday's Hazelwood Recycle Day. Held at St. Louis Mills Mall, workers and volunteers came out in full-force in the wee hours of the morning to prepare for the event, which began in the parking lot near iceZone at 9 a.m. “I’m volunteering to help make a difference,” said Hazelwood resident Danny Kendall. “When the event is over, myself and other volunteers will assist with sorting and loading electronics.”  Distinctly visible, event staff wore the ever-so-appropriate bright green t-shirt, expressing the true meaning of green thinking and community cleanup. Dozens sat waiting in their loaded cars and trucks as …

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Holly Edgell

5:56 pm on Thursday, June 9, 2011

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Frugal Family

Frugal Family Deals For Hazelwood

Check out these great deals on plenty of activities and things needed around the house.

Save a few bucks this week by utilizing some of the deals below. In this week's Frugal Family column, we've got everything from skate park savings to food to free events. 1. STARBUCKS Deal: Happy hour is in the house at Starbucks featuring half price frappuccinos. Good through: May 6- 15, 3-5p.m. 2. COMPLETE AUTO BODY AND REPAIR Deal: $10 off an oil change and tire rotation. Print the coupon here. Offer valid on cars and light trucks. Good Through: May 14 3. PLAN NINE AT ST. LOUIS MILLS MALL Deal: Receive free Griptape with the purchase of any skateboard deck and/or free maintenance on any skate items purchase from Plan Nine for the life of the product. Good Through: Dec. 31 4. WESTPORT PLAZA 5. ALDI Deal: For those of you who have not …

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The View From Luehr's Carnival at St. Louis Mills Mall

Luehr's Carnival employees setup for carnival goers at St. Louis Mills Mall this past weekend on April 30.

That's right. It came back again. We're talking about Luehr's Carnival at St. Louis Mills Mall. The event, which took place from April 21 through May 1, featured funnel cakes, a Tilt-A-Whirl and all sorts of fun and exciting rides for all levels of thrill seekers. At night bright lights lit up the Mills parking lot as families flocked from St. Louis and St. Charles counties to enjoy some fun together. Check out Hazelwood Patch contributor Zekita Tucker's pictures from the carnival crew setting up. If you missed this carnival fanfare, be sure to check out the Valley of Flowers fetivities this weekend.

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Frugal Family

Frugal Family: Last Minute Easter Deals, Free Family Fun

Hazelwood Patch's Frugal Family column serves up five selections of local deals each week.

Hazelwood Patch presents this week's Frugal Family, our weekly column highlighting deals to save you money on both necessities and entertainment. It's not too late to grab Easter attire or grab some good food and spend some time at an outdoor event for free.  1. PLAN NINE AT ST. LOUIS MILLS MALL Oh yeah! Free Skateboard maintenance. Deal: Receive free Griptape with the purchase of any skateboard deck and/or free maintenance on any skate items purchase from Plan Nine for the life of the product. Good Through: Dec. 31 2. CARTER'S AT ST. LOUIS MILLS MALL Winter is almost over and it may be time to prepare your vehicle for the warmer months of the year. Deal: Take advantage of these coupons including 20 percent off your purchase of $40 or more…

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