PLEASE JOIN THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION FOR A CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH  ANNIVERSARY OF "I HAVE A DREAM"

The City of Kirkwood's Human Rights Commission will host a commemoration event, marking the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's historic "I Have a Dream" speech, on February 24, 2013.  The speech was delivered by Dr. King during the March on Washington, on August 28, 1963. This year marks its 50th anniversary.

The celebration will be held at the Kirkwood Baptist church, 211 N. Woodlawn Avenue, in Kirkwood, at 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 24. It will feature:  The Community Gospel Choir, A reading of the winning essay from the Kirkwood Human Rights Essay Contest for high school juniors, and a reading of the "I Have a Dream" speech.

COME VISIT WITH AUTHOR GRADY SMITH ON FEB 21 

Kirkwood Public Library will play host to author Grady Smith on  Thursday, February 21, at 3:00 p.m., at the library.  He will discuss his latest novel, Blood Chit. Books will be available for signing and purchase.   

MoDOT will close one lane in each direction on the Poplar Street Bridge starting Monday for bridge inspection. The lanes on the bridge will be closed weekdays from 9:00 a.m., to 2:30 p.m. Engineers will be using a snooper truck to look at the bridge's foundation and supporting steel. The inspection will last approximately three weeks.

For additional work zone information, go to modot.org.  For real time traffic, visit gatewayguide.com. All work is weather permitting and may be shifted due to inclement weather.  

Motorists should also be aware of the following ongoing closures:

~ I-64, St. Louis City, the Vandeventer ramp to westbound I-64 is closed until late 2013.

~ I-64, St. Louis City, drivers in both directions will have three shifted, 10-foot lanes between Kingshighway to Vandeventer until November 2013. The rightmost lane of eastbound I-64 will exit at Hampton.

~ Wellington, St. Louis City, the Wellington bridge closed over the River Des Peres until April 2013. Detour to Jamieson Avenue bridge.

~ I-70 (Westbound section of the Interstate 70 Blanchette bridge over the Missouri River) will remain closed until fall 2013. The eastbound I-70 bridge has three lanes of traffic in each direction. The ramp from northbound 5th Street to eastbound I-70 is closed until fall 2013.

ANNUAL PD PANCAKE SUPPER FEB 28: 

DO YOU PLAY BRIDGE?  

Come play bridge, starting at 10:30 a.m., or pinochle, starting at 12:30 p.m., every Friday at the Community Center.  There is a 50-cent weekly charge. Call CORP at 822-1883 for more information.  For 55+, offered at the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road, through the St. Louis County Older Resident Program.  

ST. PAT'S POOL TOURNAMENT AND LUNCH/BINGO (55+): 

~ Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with our "Eight Ball" Tournament at the Community Center.  A corned beef and cabbage lunch is included.  Spaces are limited. Thursday, March 14, 10:00 a.m., Residents: $11. Nonresidents: $15.

~ You don't have to be Irish to enjoy a delicious lunch of corned beef and cabbage, followed by dessert.  Then try your luck at bingo - for some great prizes.  Thursday, March 14, 11:30 a.m.  Residents: $11.  Nonresidents:  $15.    

ST LOUIS COUNTY OFFERS FREE INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE TO SENIOR CITIZENS 

FREE assistance with simple federal and state income tax forms and the Missouri Property Tax Credit Claim (Mo-PTC or "Circuit Breaker") is available through the Saint Louis County Department of Human Services' County Older Resident Programs (CORP).  You must be a Saint Louis County resident, 60 years or older with income below $51,000, including Social Security, to qualify for assistance.  Call Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 a.m., to 2:00 p.m.  For North County locations, call 314-615-7447. For South County locations, please call 314-615-4037. Persons with a hearing impairment may call 800-735-2966.  To learn more about the "Circuit Breaker" Property Tax Credit, and to determine your eligibility, visit the County's Website here.  

Designer Purse Sale at the Community Center, March 2, 2013, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

FOR TEENS: 

Oak Bend Library is part of the St. Louis County Library system and is located at 842 S. Holmes Avenue. For more information or to register for a program, call 314-994-3300.  Note:  The City provides the Oak Bend Library listings in Friday Happenings for the benefit of Kirkwood residents who live near Oak Bend Library. Not all Kirkwood residents live within the Kirkwood Public Library (KPL) District. However, ALL Kirkwood residents are encouraged to obtain a FREE Kirkwood library card, check out materials from KPL, and attend KPL programs and events.