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This Weekend: Cardboard Boat Race for Shipwrecked Pirate Day
Each week, St. Charles Patch features a planner with weekend events in and around St. Charles County.

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Hometown: St. Charles, MO
Bio: Kalen Ponche is a journalist who lives to tell interesting stories. She grew up in St. Charles County, then attended Truman State University and earned a degree in Communications Journalism.
When Kalen is not writing, she likes making jam, building furniture, running and reading.
Each week, St. Charles Patch features a planner with weekend events in and around St. Charles County.

Patch compiles several ways to give back to your community this summer.
Police reports are provided by the St. Charles Police Department. An arrest does not indicate conviction.
Check out several summer reading events around town.
We're assembling a group of in-the-know political types interested in taking part in a project through the end of the 2012 election cycle.
Everything you need to know to celebrate July 4th in St. Charles.
Larger-than-average crowds are expected.
MoDOT will close lanes starting 9 a.m. July 5.
Plus, St. Charles County Officials offer seven tips for putting on a firework show at home.
Also, juveniles reportedly broke into a home and stole alcohol from a fridge.
Children's area will feature games, puppet shows and interactive art.
Fireworks display is shot off from a barge in the middle of the Missouri River on the Fourth of July.
Thunderstorm rolls in late Monday afternoon.
A pregnant woman was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Fire fighters were able to rescue several pets from the homes.
Main Street Books hosts a 'Where's Waldo?' hunt for a chance to win a prize.
Crews will replace deteriorated pavement.
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will affect St. Charles and St. Charles County.
Have some extra time on your hands? Check out these five ways to volunteer with opportunities in St. Charles and St. Louis County.
The "Fifty Shades" series is dominating the top spots on the St. Louis independent booksellers list for the week ending June 24.
Temperatures are expected to reach 103 on Sunday.