Locals invited to “Shop n Sample” St Louis on Nov. 21 through RLC

by ReAnne Palmer – Rend Lake College Public Information

INA, IL – Explore one of St. Louis’ bustling neighborhoods next month during the Shop n Sample St. Louis Day Tour through Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education Division.

During the tour of The Hill, known for its Italian heritage, participants will enjoy a tour of the Herbia Soap Factory, as well as stops at Chris’ Pancakes and J Viviano & Sons Grocer. Lunch will be served at Favazza’s Restaurant on The Hill. The afternoon will be spent exploring St. Louis’ newest chic place to shop: IKEA.

Lunch, tour fees, gratuity, and charter bus transportation are included in the $120 fee. Participants can get on the bus in Ina or Mt. Vernon, at 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. respectively, on Tuesday, Nov. 21. The bus will return to Mt. Vernon by 6 p.m. and to Ina by 6:30 p.m. Attendees must pre-register by Sunday, Oct. 29.

To learn more about this Day Tour or to pre-register, contact RLC’s Community and Corporate Education Division at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1714 or commcorped@rlc.edu.