Historical October 1984 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The 11th annual Mustard Seed Festival will be held Fri., Oct. 12 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sat., Oct. 13 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church, 5007 Waterman (just off Kingshighway).
The Festival, called “Christmas in October,” is chaired by Mr. Dave Blum who continues the tradition of having “faith asa grain of mustard seed.” It is just such faith and hard work that has brought Mustard Seed to its eleventh birthday.
All proceeds to support the neighborhood programs of the Joint Community Ministries of six West End St. Louis churches: First Unitarian, Pilgrim Congregational, Second Presbyterian, Trinity Episcopal, Union Avenue Christian, and Westminster Presbyterian. Mustard Seed offers a wide variety of goods to buy and eat.
A home cooked luncheon, accompanied by music and comfortable chairs, is served from 11:30 to 1:30.
No reservations necessary.
For those who prefer more informal dining, a fast food cafe offers deli sandwiches, beverages, and diet-challenging desserts at the bake sale. Gifts for every pocketbook and taste will be available including needlepoint, ornaments, stuffed animals, toys and knitted items.
In addition to the Rummage Boutique, which has elegant clothing and collectibles, there will be separate sections for household items, men’s and women’s clothing, books, records and paintings. Again this year there will be a children’s shop which offers clothing, nursery furnishings and toys. Plants of all sizes, breads, pies, pickles, jams, cookies and sports equipment will be on sale. Entertainment will be going on throughout the 2-day festival. Free nursery care and parking will be available.
The Festival will be followed by a dinner-auction, Friday, October 26 at Second Presbyterian Church, 4501 Westminster.
The gourmet dinner is prepared by the Mustard Seed Caterers.
The evening starts at 6:30 with a pre-dinner party and silent auction.
At 8:30 the main auction will get underway. Rennie Shuter, member of First Unitarian, will be the auctioneer.
The items and services which will go on the block are donated by Central West End merchants, members of the participating churches, and friends of J.C.M. Dinner tickets are $12.50; call 367-2112 for information.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1984.
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