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A Food Truck Bonanza
Sauce Magazine is rolling out its first Food Truck Friday on June 10 at Tower Grove Park. Pi On the Spot, Cha Cha Chow, Fats Pierre, Mangia Mobile, The Sweet Divine, Sarah's Cakestop, Wanderlust Pizza, Holy Crêpe, Falafelwich Wagon and more will be at the park serving their culinary delights from 4-8 p.m. For an entire evening of family fun, be sure to explore the park, including Muckerman's Children's Fountain.

We Can't Hear You Over These Cicadas!
The shrilling 13-year cicadas may be close to their peak, according to Dan Zarlenga with the Missouri Department of Conservation. The noisy insects, which have invited themselves to area pool openings and barbecues, can drown out lawnmowners and can turn normal conversations into shouting matches. Learn more about these orange-eyed bugs.

Six Flags Says "Cheese!"
Visitors get $15 off general admission at Six Flags St. Louis when they bring specially marked Kraft string cheese packaging to the park entrance. Kraft Cheese and TerraCycle, Inc. have partnered with Six Flags for a summer recycling drive at Six Flags parks across the United States. The packaging will be sent to TerraCycle to be recycled into eco-friendly products, including trash cans, flower pots, plastic plywood, park benches and picnic tables.

Berry Park Opens in Eureka
In May, the city of Eureka officially opened Berry Park, featuring a walking trail and bridge to Eureka High School, two pavilions, a playground, open green space and a restroom. The park has solar lighting, benches made from recycled materials, and the parking lot has a pervious surface to prevent excessive rainwater runoff. Berry Park is located at 401 Forby Road, Eureka, Mo., 63025.

Furry Fashions from Victoria Justice
Build-A-Bear Workshop, a St. Louis-based company, is working with Victoria Justice, popular teen actress and singer, to create the Victoria Justice 4 BABW line of furry fashions. Available on June 10, shoppers can pick up the exclusive Victoria Justice 4 BABW Vest Outfit at Build-A-Bear Workshops. This casual look features the signature Victoria Justice tee under a purple sequin vest.

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