St. Louis Metro Area Herf Event

[JPawloski-cl]

I have listed this event in the Illinois Section, but since it is right across the river from Missouri/St. Louis, I thought I would list it here too.

Here are the details:

CIGAR EVENT
MAN-CATION!!!!

INAUGURAL MEETING OF
THE CEDAR BOX CIGAR CLUB
OF ALTON, ILLINOIS
SATURDAY JANUARY 26, 2008
5-8 P.M. At 117 MARKET STREET
IN ALTON, ILLINOIS
SO YOU THOUGHT THE CIGAR SMOKER IN ILLINOIS WAS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES. LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO ENJOY SOME STOGGIES IN THE COMPANY OF OTHER LIKE-MINDED CIGAR LOVERS? ENDANGERED ANIMALS HAVE NATURE PRESERVES. WOMEN HAVE DAY SPAS. WHAT DO MEN HAVE?
MAN-CATION. (Def.) n. A HERF EVENT (A GATHERING OF CIGAR LOVERS), WHERE MEN CAN KICK BACK AND ENJOY GREAT CIGARS, GOOD FOOD AND DRINK, AND LEARN AND SHARE IDEAS ABOUT CIGARS. COME TO THE CEDAR BOX CIGAR LOUNGE IN ALTON, ILLINOIS FOR OUR FIRST EVER MEETING WHERE WE WILL ENJOY SOME GREAT CIGARS, GOOD FOOD (BBQ), BYOB ADULT BEVERAGES, AND LEARN ABOUT VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE WORLD OF CIGARS. WE WILL MEET TO DISCUSS FUTURE EVENTS, PLAY POKER, AND PARTICIPATE IN A BLIND CIGAR TASTING. WE WILL ALSO KICK OFF OUR “ADOPT A SOLDIER” CAMPAIGN WHICH COLLECTS CIGARS FOR SOLDIERS DEPLOYED IN IRAQ.

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (AGE 21 AND OVER). FOR INFO CONTACT LAURA HODGES AT 618-465-9798.

[stlcards]

I will be back in the states in time for this. Sounds fun, I'll definitely try to come out.

[Habana-cl]

Unfortunately I will be in Michigan that weekend, or I would come. Hopefully it will be a monthly or quarterly event that we can look forward to. Only about 1 hour from my home. Flint

[JPawloski-cl]

Flint,

It is going to be once a month so we are going to try to pick a day of the month (e.g., like the third Saturday of the month) each month. Should be a good time. I am trying to get a good turn out so if you know of others in the St. Louis area, let me know and I will send them a flyer or email.

[JPawloski-cl]

I posted this event last month and many of you St. Louis guys expressed an interest so I am posting this event for February 16, 2008 from 4-7 P.M. in Alton, Illinois (near the Alton Bell and about 1 mile from Fast Eddies) for those interested in a local herf. We had about 15 people show up to the last one, and we should have more show up to the next one.

Here is the info for those interested:
CIGAR EVENT
Carnival/Mardi Gras Theme

SECOND MEETING OF
THE CEDAR BOX CIGAR CLUB
OF ALTON, ILLINOIS
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2008
4-7 P.M. At 117 MARKET STREET
IN ALTON, ILLINOIS

A HERF EVENT (A GATHERING OF CIGAR LOVERS), WHERE YOU CAN KICK BACK AND ENJOY GREAT CIGARS, GOOD FOOD AND DRINK, AND LEARN AND SHARE IDEAS ABOUT CIGARS. COME TO THE CEDAR BOX CIGAR LOUNGE IN ALTON, ILLINOIS FOR OUR SECOND MEETING WHERE WE WILL ENJOY SOME GREAT CIGARS, GOOD CAJUN FOOD, BYOB ADULT BEVERAGES, AND LEARN ABOUT VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE WORLD OF CIGARS. WE WILL HAVE A BLIND CIGAR TASTING, A PRESENTATION BY A MANUFACTURER'S REP, PLAY POKER (OR DOMINOES, OR WHATERVER). WE WILL ALSO CONTINUE OUR “ADOPT A SOLDIER” CAMPAIGN WHICH COLLECTS CIGARS FOR SOLDIERS DEPLOYED IN IRAQ, A BOX PASS (TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO EXCHANGE CIGARS AND TRY NEW ONES), AND A “DOG ROCKET” PASS (CIGARS YOU DON'T WANT OR NEED CAN BE PASSED ON TO OTHERS TO TRY—A GREAT WAY TO FREE UP ROOM IN YOUR HUMIDOR FOR THE STOGGIES YOU REALLY WANT). DON'T FORGET ABOUT IN STORE CIGAR SPECIALS: BUY ANY 3 CIGARS AND RECEIVE A FREE CIGAR OF YOUR CHOICE FOR FREE (EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE) OR 10% OFF ANY BOX OF CIGARS, AND RECEIVE A FREE CEDAR BOX CIGAR.

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (AGE 21 AND OVER). FOR INFO CONTACT LAURA HODGES AT 618-465-9798.

[JPawloski-cl]

Originally Posted by Habana

Unfortunately I will be in Michigan that weekend, or I would come. Hopefully it will be a monthly or quarterly event that we can look forward to. Only about 1 hour from my home. Flint

Flint,

Thanks to you and your wife for coming to the Alton Cedar Box Cigar Club herf. I hope you had fun. If you get the chance, email a copy of the pics you took, and I will forward them to Laura so that she can post them on The Cedar Box Cigar website and their Myspace page.

Thanks,

John P.