The SOCO Cares Holiday Food & Toy Drive starts Monday. Plus the Best Pumpkin Spice Latte winners, Media Cavern's ribbon cutting, and where to show up through Oct. 31.
The South County Chamber

SOUTH COUNTY THIS WEEK

Issue 03  •  October 18, 2026

Your Community. Your Businesses. Your South County.

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The winners

Best Pumpkin Spice Latte or Specialty Coffee

Voted by the people of South County.

  1. 1ST

    Coffee Culture STL & Cookie Hustle

    You are the standard.

  2. 2ND

    Qahwa Time Coffee & Pastries

    You are raising the standard.

  3. 3RD

    Flip and Sip Cafe

    You are building the standard.

Now voting

Best Local Burger

Voting closes Monday, Oct. 19 at 11:59 PM.

Cast your vote

Next week

Best Candy Shop

Voting opens Tuesday, Oct. 20 at noon.

Celebrating our businesses

Media Cavern Ribbon Cutting

Saturday, October 17

On Saturday, October 17, Media Cavern celebrated its official ribbon cutting. Owner Cameron Novak spoke to a small group of supporters about positive change, the power of community, and how everyone pulling together helped turn this dream into reality. Congratulations to Cameron and the Media Cavern team — South County is proud to have you.

The ribbon cutting outside Media Cavern, with oversized scissors and a red ribbon
Smiling with the ribbon-cutting scissors at the Media Cavern door
A band performing inside Media Cavern in front of shelves of movies
Drawing in chalk on the parking lot outside Media Cavern
Inside Media Cavern among the shelves of DVDs and VHS tapes
The scissors after the ribbon cutting at Media Cavern

Coming this week

Overmann All Around Grand Opening

Wed, Oct 21 · 5–6 PM · NexCore

Doors at 4:45, ribbon cutting at 5 PM.

Four Scopes Grand Opening

Thu, Oct 22 · 5–6 PM · NexCore

BUILD · POWER · CARE · AUTOMATE. Four property services under one roof.

New Chamber initiatives

Two new monthly lunches

Men’s Connect

First Thursday of every month · 11:30 AM · NexCore

Lunch available from Liliana’s. First gathering: Thursday, November 5.

Women’s Connect

Third Thursday of every month · 11:30 AM · NexCore

Lunch available from Liliana’s. First gathering: Thursday, November 19.

Networking events

Where to meet people this week

  • BusinessGPSNEW FRIDAY CHAPTER

    Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 AM, NexCore. The new Friday chapter launches Friday, Oct. 23 at 11:30 AM.

  • Affton-Lemay Morning Mingle

    Tue, Oct 20 · 8–9 AM · Gapsch CARSTAR, 4709 Green Park Rd. Free.

  • Southwest Area Chamber Networking Luncheon

    Tue, Oct 20 · 11 AM–1 PM · LiUNA Event Center, 4532 S. Lindbergh. $25.

  • SW Chamber Women’s Group

    Wed, Oct 28 · 5–7 PM · Wine Cellar Outlet, 11553 Gravois. Free.

Community calendar

Oct. 19–31

  • Tue 10/208–9 AM

    Affton-Lemay Morning Mingle

    Gapsch CARSTAR, 4709 Green Park Rd

  • Tue 10/209:30 AM

  • Tue 10/2011 AM–1 PM

    Southwest Area Chamber Luncheon

    LiUNA Event Center, 4532 S. Lindbergh

  • Wed 10/215 PM

  • Thu 10/229:30 AM

  • Thu 10/2211 AM

    St. Vincent de Paul Card Party

    Seven Holy Founders, 6741 Rock Hill Rd · $22

  • Thu 10/225 PM

  • Thu 10/226 PM

    One Decision Away

    NexCore · Free

  • Fri 10/2311:30 AM

  • Fri 10/234:30 PM

    EssereBlu Salon Ribbon Cutting

    9280 Watson Rd, Crestwood

  • Sat 10/2410:15 AM

    SunCrest Festival

    Sunset Hills · Parade at 10:15 AM, festival 11 AM–6 PM · Bracelets $25/$30

  • Sun 10/254–6 PM

    Harlem Wizards vs. Affton Teachers

    Affton High School, 8309 Mackenzie Rd

  • Tue 10/279:30 AM

  • Tue 10/273:15 PM

    AlignLife STL SW Ribbon Cutting

    3860 S. Lindbergh

  • Wed 10/284–6 PM

    Fall Fun ’N Treats

    Reformation Lutheran, 7910 Mackenzie Rd · Free

  • Wed 10/285–7 PM

    SW Chamber Women’s Group

    Wine Cellar Outlet, 11553 Gravois

  • Thu 10/299:30 AM

  • Thu 10/296–8 PM

    Zombie Treat Trail & Dance Party

    9 Mile Garden, 9375 Gravois

  • Fri 10/3011:30 AM

Notice: Affton-Lemay Chamber awards nominations are due Oct. 26.