By staff writer The Hermann Branch of Scenic Regional Library will be holding a trivia night on Saturday, May 11. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the trivia tournament will begin at 7 p.m. The event is free and there will be drinks and snacks provided for those who attend. The maximum team size is eight people and the winning team will receive a prize. This event is being
The 11th annual Hermann Area District Hospital Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon is Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hermann Hill Village. To reserve a place at the table call (573) 486-2191. Tickets are $20 and groups can reserve a table for eight. Hermann Hill Village is located on Highway 100.
By staff writer In the fall of 1864 a raiding party under the command of Confederate General Sterling Price came upon the peaceful village of Bay. These men had been marching up the Old State Road on their way to Jefferson City and were looking for horses. They stopped at the old Aufderheide homestead, now known as the Gillig place. Mr. Aufderheide attempted to protect his horses and was captured
A new event is planned on Saturday, April 20, at Hermann’s Sesquicentennial Park, located on Gutenberg Street between Second and Third streets. It’s called “Pick-Et Market Place.” It will run from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. It is going to be an antique and vintage-type of flea market, with artists creating anything made from old materials. “It’s all about re-purposing, to recycle and reuse,” said Kathy Durham, one of the
By staff writer The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Hermann High School on Tuesday, April 2, in two shifts. High school students can donate blood from 12:30-3 p.m., and a drive will also be held in the commons for the community from 3-6 p.m. The American Red Cross provides shelter, food and clothing to victims of disasters; supplies more than 40 percent of the nation’s blood.