Events
On August 19, dozens of Fantastic Finds volunteers gathered on the sales floor of the upscale resale store in Creve Coeur, which is operated by Assistance League of St. Louis (ALSTL) as a year-round fundraiser to support the nonprofit’s community programs. The volunteers were there for their regular update, but much to their surprise, the meeting’s first item wasn’t even on the agenda! Just as the session began, the back door opened, and in walked St. Louis Magazine Account Executive Paul West to announce that Fantastic Finds once again took first place for resale shops in the St. Louis Magazine A List Readers’ Choice Poll! Also participating in the announcement was Creve Coeur Mayor Dr. Robert Hoffman, who read a proclamation from the city recognizing Fantastic Finds’ 20th anniversary in 2024. In addition, Tom Lancia, Executive Director of the Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce, joined the celebration to congratulate and thank the volunteers for their service.
Many customers came by on June 22 to celebrate Fantastic Finds' 20th anniversary, take advantage of great sales, and enter the prize drawings. Check out these photos from the event. Some lucky customers won gift certificates to Jersey Mike’s, La Bonne Bouchee, Lefty’s Bagels, Trolley Stop Bakery, Festa Italiano Viviano’s, or Walter Knoll Florist. We are grateful for the generosity of these businesses.
Here’s to many more years of selling upscale resale goods to support the community programs of Assistance League of St. Louis.
Fantastic Finds is turning 20 and we’re celebrating with an event you don’t want to miss. Join us on Saturday, June 22 for fantastic sales and drawings for very special prizes. Invite your friends, neighbors, and family to join you in the fun.
St. Louis Magazine has announced its nominees for the annual A-List, and voting has begun. This is the magazine’s tribute to the region’s finest as determined by readers who weigh in by nominating their favorites and then voting on the nominees.
Fantastic Finds is a nominee for best resale shop. How exciting!!
Please vote every day for Fantastic Finds through June 17. CLICK HERE OR BELOW TO VOTE.
As always, thanks for your support.
| "Every year we say, ‘I don’t know how next year’s event could possibly be any better,’ but somehow it seems that it always is." |
Marriott St. Louis West was the scene of this year’s Assistance League of St. Louis (ALSTL) Authors Brunch, a major annual fundraiser to support ALSTL’s five community programs. The sold-out event featured author, Martha Hall Kelly (pictured above waving in the left rear of the audience), whose debut novel Lilac Girls was an instant New York Times bestseller the week it was published and went on to sell two million copies. Hall has since authored three additional best-selling works of historical fiction, including most recently The Golden Doves.
Over 370 guests enjoyed an author meet and greet and book signing, a gourmet lunch, and opportunities to win luxury experiences and baskets. An event highlight was Hall’s in-depth keynote presentation entitled Celebrating Resilient Women.
ALSTL members and guests also shared touching mission moments of resilience, including words from Janie Burse, McKinney-Vento Social Worker in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, who recounted stories of how Assistance League is building resilience in the homes of students and families in her district. She said, “ It is hard to know where to begin to express the incredible impact this amazing organization has had on the students and families in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. The Outreach Program has become a vital resource in serving our families in need.”
ALSTL president Denise McKibben said, “We are so grateful to all who attended the Authors Brunch to support our work in the community. Every year we say, ‘I don’t know how next year’s event could possibly be any better,’ but somehow it seems that it always is. This year’s event co-chairs Nancy Lynn and Jill Greulich led an amazing team of volunteers to plan this outstanding event!”
See more photos in Town & Style and on Assistance League of St. Louis' Facebook Page.
Exciting News! We have officially SOLD OUT for Authors Brunch! Unfortunately, we are unable to accept any further reservations.
Thank you for your enthusiastic response! This achievement is a testament to the incredible support and dedication of Assistance League of St. Louis' members and donors.
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The Assistance League of St. Louis is excited to announce that Martha Hall Kelly will be the author featured at the 19th annual Authors Brunch. Kelly recorded this special message for our community. This New York Times bestselling author is known for her books about resilient women, including Lilac Girls and The Golden Doves.
The gala is the largest single fundraiser for Assistance League St. Louis, an all-volunteer organization whose mission is to provide programs and services to the underserved in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
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A sell-out crowd of 330 guests welcomed two best-selling authors, Laura Bradford and Jeannette Cooperman to the 18th Authors Brunch 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Chesterfield. Both fascinating women writers, Laura and Jeannette have achieved bestseller literary success locally and nationally for their books and novels, as well as magazine and newspaper articles. Led by Chair Judith Mitchell, the sponsorship team raised $90,000 in sponsorships for the FUNdraising event before the doors were opened.
Prior to brunch and the authors' presentations, guests enjoyed a chance to purchase "opportunity tickets" for drawings to win eight exceptional experiences in and around St. Louis. The coveted Premier Experiences included season St. Louis City soccer tickets, St. Louis Cardinal Baseball box seats and a trip to the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales farm in Booneville, MO. In addition, Signature Experience opportunity tickets were available to win $500 cash, Kate Spade accessories and local winery and restaurant packages.
