12 Things to Do in St. Charles County

"The Lonely Shadow," "Beneath the Covers," and "Paper Cuts": Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Foundry Art Centre. The original illustrations from the award-winning book “The Lonely Shadow” by silhouette artist Clay Rice will be exhibited in Gallery I of the Foundry Art Centre for view from June 28 – September 27, 2013. 

Live music - Gary Sluhan: Friday at 7 p.m. at Rendezvous Cafe & Wine Bar, O'Fallon. 

Dirty Soap Benefit Concert for Five Acres Animal Shelter: Saturday at 7 a.m. at 3821 McClay Rd Saint Peters. The jazz band Dirty Soap will be putting on a benefit performance at St. Charles Coffee Cafe & Wine Bar to benefit the Five Acres Animal Shelter. This rocking performance will take place on the evening of June 29th, 2013 beginning at 7:30pm through 11pm. The coffee house is located at 3821 McClay Rd., St. Peters, Missouri 63376. This event will feature live music, prizes and surprises. This will be a family friendly event.

Kickball Tournament: Saturday at 8 a.m. at  Boone's Lick Park, St. Charles. The tournament benefits Serve St. Charles and The Christmas Store. Cost is $10 per person with a non-refundable $20 to reserve your teams spot. Teams are encouraged to have 10-15 players. For legal reasons minors must have a signed waiver. For more information & to sign up go to http://www.servesaintcharles.org.

5K/1 Mile Fun Run Tri County & O'Fallon Family YMCA: Saturday at 9 a.m. at Quail Ridge Park - Wentzville. .  A great family event with a beautiful and challenging course!  Call 636-332-5574 to register.  

PNC Bank Pet Adoption & Family Fun Day Event: Saturday at 10 a.m. at 1400 Mexico Loop Rd E, O Fallon. The St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center will be present with adoptable pets. There will also be a meatball cook-off. Call PNC Hwy K & Mexico Branch for more details at 636-272-2449 or laura.matlock@pnc.com.

Campbell Montessori School Community Yard Sale: Saturday at 9 a.m. at Campbell Montessori School 3880 Shady Springs Lane, St. Charles. All proceeds to benefit the students’ competitive First Lego League Robotics team.

Check out Hot Rods, Classic Automobiles and Muscle Cars:  The St. Charles County Parks Department is hosting Classic Car Shows at the County Heritage Museum, 1630 Heritage Landing, (off Highway 94 near St. Charles) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. 

Mount Pleasant Estates To Host Swing Dance Lessons: Saturday at 1 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Estates, 5634 High Street, Augusta. Join Mike and Natasha, dance instructors and owners of Augusta’s Acorn Ridge Bed and Breakfast, for a fun West Coast Swing Dance class at Mount Pleasant Estates, in the Terrace Ballroom. Afterward, practice your new moves to Hudson and the Hoodoo Cats playing live from 2-5 p.m. on the patio.   

Adoption Event: Show-Me's Save A Pet Adoption Event: Sunday at 1 p.m. at Show Me's Restaurant 2795 Veterans Memorial Parkway, St. Charles. Midwest Doberman Rescue invites you to join us for this Rally to Rescue Event Hosted by Show-Me's Restaurant.  Join us for a fun filled afternoon to help animals in need!  Multiple Animal Rescue Groups and Vendors. 

FREE Summer Concert to Benefit Habitat for Humanity: Saturday at 6 p.m. at 
 New Town Amphitheater in St. Charles. Rhythm Music and Performing Arts Studio will be hosting a Free  Outdoor Benefit Concert for Habitat for 
Humanity of St. Charles County from 6-10 p.m. The concert is free of charge and family friendly.  Bring your coolers, picnic blankets and family and come listen to solo artist, Mariah Broeker, Opening band Clockwork and headliner and nationally touring band The Madison Letter.

Symphony Society of Saint Charles County - Patriotic Pops: Sunday at 6 p.m. at 7201 Muegge Road, St. Charles. The Symphony Society of St. Charles County presents:"Patriotic Pops" with special guest choir from the  1st Baptist Church of St. Charles. The event is free.