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September 2012


Monthly News
September means being back to school and fall is knocking at your door.  Read a new book this month and take part in the national reading month.  Child safety week is the first week in September.
School Spirit
Please remember to wear your school colors the month of September to keep your school spirit at their highest.  If we catch you wearing your school colors or school t-shirt, you will receive an extra coin.  Bring your teacher an apple to observe Apple Month.

The first Monday in the Month of September is Labor Day. This day is a day of relaxation and used to mark the end of summer.  Veterans Village in Forest Park is having a 3 day celebration Saturday-Monday.  For more information please visit: www.vfstl.com
St. Louis Balloon Race
September 14 & 15th
Go downtown to Central Field to watch the balloons glow September 14th.  This experience is one to enjoy with the whole family.  Stay after dark to watch the balloons glow and take pictures of your favorite balloons. Wake up early to watch the Balloons take off on the morning of 15th. Wear your Century Orthodontic T-shirt in a photo and Tag us on Facebook for extra coins.  Parking and Admission is Free
www.greatforestparkballoonrace.com


Coupon Month
Cutting coupons saves you money and allows you more of the things that you like and sometimes even the things you like for free.
Great Fire Engine Rally
Sept 8th
Fire engines are on parade, directly below the arch.  This makes a great photo opportunity, and a learning experience, for young and old.  If you plan on heading down to watch the parade   everyone should bring their earplugs this will be a very loud event.
www.greatfirerally.com
Clayton Art Fair
Clayton will be hosting the annual Art Fair on September 7-9th.  This is a FREE event with music, art, & other fun with the Clayton Community.
www.culturalfestivals.com

Grandparent’s Day is a day to remember how great it is to have grandparents and to remember all the great things that they do for us.  This is a day to get to know them better and spend time learning about how their life is going.  Grandparent’s Day is September 9th this year so please remember to give them a hug.  If they don’t live close enough for a hug, give a phone call to brighten their day.

Talk like Pirate Day
September 19th is talk like a pirate day.
If you would like to participate in this holiday you can also dress like a pirate for added fun! If you happen to come to our office dressed like a pirate extra, loot will be yours for the taking.
Save the Koala
September is save the koala month.  If you would like to donate to saving the koala’s habitat or sponsor a koala, you can visit www.savethekoala.com
Kids Take Over the Kitchen
On September 13th let your kids make their own meals.  Let them choose what they want for dinner and help them cook their favorite dish for the family.
www.youngchefsacademy.com

Banned Book Week
Did you know that there are books that are banned from some schools and libraries around the United States and the world? These books are banned because of their content. Some of these books over the years have been changed so that they can be used in all areas.  The last week in September is a banned book week.  You may celebrate it however you’d like.
Turn Off Week
Turn off your electronics!  The week of turning off the television and participating in time with your family friends and neighbors will help change the way you and your family look at the real world.  It will help make the family dynamic change for the better.  For ideas of what to do if you aren’t watching TV visit: www.turnoffyourtv.com
  
Hauntings
The time to be spooky is now!
St. Louis offers many fun places to get your scare on. If you are looking for a haunted house that will knock your socks off take a look at the websites that I have posted below.
www.scarefest.com
www.lempmansion.com
www.prairieghosts.com/stlouis
www.ghostridetours.com
www.stcharlesghosts.com

Costumes
Wear your Halloween costume in October.  Receive extra coins for wearing an elaborate costume.  If you bring in a picture of you on Halloween in your costume, we will also give you an extra coin.

Halloween Candy Sale
Bring in the candy you receive that you can’t eat with braces, and we will reward you with extra coins. For every pound an extra coin will be given. (no more then 3 extra)
Shaw Art Fair
October 1-2
St. Louis, MO
Historic Shaw Art Fair, 4100 & 4200 Blocks Flora Place.    Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm
    Presented by the Shaw Neighborhood
For more information: www.shawartfair.org/

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