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Writing a Mystery that Matters
Date/Time: November 17, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: 403 J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: This workshop presents the essential elements of a mystery novel, and the ways in which it differs from other genre fiction. In-class writing exercises are implemented to demonstrate the integration of these elements. Fee: $65.
For Info: Mary Gough at 314-516-5974

Tellabration! A World Wide Storytelling Event
Date/Time: November 17, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: J.C. Penney Auditorium
Audience: Open
Description: An evening of adult-hearted tales to entertain, amuse and enlighten! Featuring St. Louis’s finest tellers: Perrin Stifel, Sue Hinkel, Karen Potts, Mary Lu Bretsch, Ron Adams, Carol Watkins , Liz Lippa, and Roger Rose.
For Info: Stephen Smith at 314-516-5994

TeePee for PLHCSA
Date/Time: November 19, 2012 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Honors College (Provincial House)
Audience: Open
Description: Throughout the month of November, the Pierre Laclede Honors College Student Association is collecting items for our adopted charity, Lydia’s House of St. Louis. We are collecting toilet paper, paper towels, soap, dishtowels, toothpaste, or other personal items. The collection bin is just inside the main entrance of Provincial House. Thanks in advance for your donation!
For Info: Jessica Bleile at 314-640-0594

Weight Watchers at Work
Date/Time: November 20, 2012 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: 225 MSC, Conference Room
Audience: Open
Description: Come join Weight Watchers at Work on campus any Tuesday. A group of faculty and staff meet with a Weight Watchers facilitator on a weekly basis. To initiate the process, follow the instructions below: Go to wellness.weightwatchers.com. Enter Company ID: 46814. Enter Company Passcode: WW46814. Register as a new member. General information: Meetings are 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in 225 MSC. Cost is $39.95 per month and includes free access to E-Tools, an online resource to help with your success. Questions or interest in the program? Contact Teresa Balestreri at 314-516-5002 or tkb@umsl.edu.
For Info: Teresa Balestreri at 314-516-5002

Ferguson Lunch Trolley
Date/Time: November 21, 2012 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Three Pickup Locations on Campus
Audience: Open
Description: The Ferguson Lunch Trolley provides free round-trip shuttle service to Ferguson Citywalk restaurants for lunch on Wednesdays. The trolley will make four continuous loops between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sandwich board signs will be placed at trolley pickup sites. Campus pickup locations: Woods Hall (west side), MSC (east side), and Marillac Hall (main entrance). Ferguson restaurants: Celebrity Southern Soul Food; Corner Coffee House; El Palenque; Faraci Pizza; Ferguson Brewing Co.; Imo’s Pizza; KFC; Little Caesar’s Pizza; Marley’s Bar & Grill; Mimi’s Subway Bar & Grill; New Chinese Gourmet; Popeye’s Chicken; Queen’s Chinese Restaurant; Quizno’s; The Red Apple; Subway; Vincenzo’s Italian Ristorante; The Whistle Stop.
For Info: Mary Haux at 314-332-5546