Kirkwood Weekly Happenings
City of Kirkwood
March 7, 2013
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 PHOTO OF THE WEEK: New Firefighter
Matthew Mathes, Kirkwood's newest firefighter/ paramedic, was sworn in this week by City Clerk Betty Montano. Matthew is shown here with his son and daughter during the swearing-in, which took place in the mayor's office at City Hall. Welcome, Matthew!
[Photo by Laurie Asche, deputy city clerk.]
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FROM PARKS & RECREATION
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~ Family Night Bingo! Friday, March 15, 7:00 p.m., $3 (must pre-register). Call 314-822-5855 for additional information, or register online at: www.kirkwoodmo.org/recreation.
~ Adult Egg Hunt. Friday, March 22, 8:00 p.m. $5 if you pre-register; $10 at the door. Hunt will be held at Wehner Park in Shrewsbury. Call 314-822-5855 for additional information, or register online at: kirkwoodmo.org/recreation.
MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER: REGISTER ONLINE!
Did you know that you can register online for most recreational programs and events? Zumba class? Yep. Sewing class? Yep. Tennis classes? Yep. River Walk Club? Yep. (And summer is just around the corner!) NEW THIS YEAR: Sign up for Camp Kirkwood online too! You can set up an online account on your own, or call the Community Center office to get started: Call 822-5855 for assistance in setting up your account. Make your life a little easier - start using the online registration portal this month! You can access it one of three ways: Go directly to www.kirkwoodmo.org/recreation; or access it from the home page of the City Website (kirkwoodmo.org) on the right-hand, gold sub-navigation bar; or access it from the Parks & Recreation page (under "Departments"). |
FROM THE KIRKWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Join the Kirkwood Historical Society to Escape to the 50s. The quarterly meeting on  Tuesday, March 12, will be held at Mudd's Grove (corner of Harrison and Argonne) at 7:00 p.m. This great trip will feature a wonderful journey down the Memory Lane of the Fun Fifties, including music and scenes from Kirkwood and the St. Louis region. Remember the Parkmoor? Hollywood Golf? Come and enjoy a fun Escape to the 50s - the way we were. As always the meetings are free and open to the public.
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COMING UP AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
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PARADE OF MAGIC, MARCH 16, 2012:
The International Brotherhood of Magicians presents the Parade of Magic, March 16, 2013. Performances at 2:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. For information, call 314-791-9108
KIRKWOOD THEATRE GUILD presents Lilies of the Field through March 10.
Visit www.ktg-onstage.org, or call 314-821-9956 for remaining days, times, and ticket information. Adapted to the stage by F. Andrew Leslie, from the novel by William E. Barrett. Directed by Steve Callahan. Summary: Roaming the Southwest after his stint in the Army, the nomadic Homer Smith happens upon a group of German-speaking nuns working in dusty fields and offers a day's work to fix a leaky roof. That evening, while waiting for his pay, he is drawn into their world and stays longer-helps them with their English, buys food and even begins building their chapel. But the struggle of building without resources is weighed against Homer's desire to be on his own, and he must decide if he wants to be a free man or a legend. An uplifting story about how sacrifice can bring great rewards.
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KIRKWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY HAPPENINGS IN MARCH
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FOR ADULTS:
- Monday, March 11, 7 pm. Life Journaling.
- Tuesday, March 12, 1:30 pm. Cinema KPL is showing To Kill a Mockingbird.
- Wednesday, March 13, 10 am. Family History Series. Pat Rohan & Patty Hunt will discuss family history databases.
- Saturday, March 16, 1 pm. Thrive Series. Seeds and Soil.
- Tuesday, March 26, 1:30 pm. Cinema KPL is showing The Sting.
- Wednesday, March 27, 2 pm. Wednesday Mystery Readers. We will discuss Mr. Churchill's Secretary: A Novel by Susan Ella MacNeal.
FOR CHILDREN:
- Thursday, March 7, 6:30 pm. Family Book Club Junior. We will discuss The Doll Shop Downstairs by Yona Zeldis McDonough. Grades 2-3 & parents.
- Monday, March 11, 7 pm. Family Book Club. We will discuss The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann.
- Wednesday, March 13, 4 pm. Lego Club.
- Monday, March 18, 6:30 pm. Family Bingo Night.
- Saturday, March 23, 10 am. Family Kite Making.
- Wednesday, March 27, 4 pm. Make & Take Craft - chalk board frame.
FOR TEENS:
- Friday, March 15, 5 pm. Box Fort Wars 2. The Boxening. Come build a fort out of boxes and engage in combat.
STORY TIMES:
- Weekly Story Times. Stories, songs and crafts, 10:00 a.m., Tuesdays (3/12, 3/19 and 3/26) and Wednesdays (3/13, 3/20 & 3/27)
- Books for Babies. For babies up to 24 months & their caregivers. Stories, songs and fingerplays. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., 3/14, 3/21 and 3/28
- First Steps Story Times. Stories, songs and crafts for young 2s. Thursdays, 10:00 a.m., 3/14, 3/21 and 3/28.
Kirkwood Public Library is located at 140 E. Jefferson in Downtown Kirkwood. For more information or to register for an event or program, please call 314-921-5770.
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FROM OAK BEND LIBRARY
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TEEN TECH MONTH - MARCH 2013: "CREATE A MEME" CONTEST!
Show off your comic genius by creating your own meme for Teen Tech Month. Submit a meme about your favorite hero or heroine to: OakBend@slcl.org, between March 1 and March 23. You will be entered to win a $20 gift card to thinkgeek.com. Entries will be displayed in the Teen Alley, where teens will vote for the funniest meme. Please include your name, email address, and phone number with your entry. Participant must be in grades 6 to 12.
FOR TEENS:
~ Wednesday, March 13, 6:00 p.m.Teen DIY: Stop Motion Animation. Learn how to tell stories through stop motion animation using a digital camera and computer software. Dry erase markers, clay, and other objects to animate will be provided. Feel free to bring your own materials and stories. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
~ Saturday, March 16, 2:00 p.m.Art @ Your Library: When Poetry Paints. Discover the synergy between the visual arts and poetry. Working with one of St. Louis' leading poetry instructors and recognized poets, Susan Grigsby, you'll discover new ways to express your creativity. Ages 16 and up. Registration required.
~ Friday, March 29, 6:00 p.m. Laser Tag @ Your Library. Don't miss your chance to team up with other teens and play laser tag among the library stacks. Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon. Grades 6-12. Registration required.FOR FAMILIES:~ Thursday, March 14, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Craft Day. Preschoolers and their special adults are invited to make crafts to take home. Ages 3-6. Registration required. ~ Thursday, March 28, 6:00 p.m. Tech Talks: Language and Multicultural Databases. Join us on the last Thursday of every month as we discuss and explore new and interesting topics in computers and technology. Adults. Registration requested. The library will be closed on Sunday, March 31 in observance of Easter.
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.
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FROM THE EDITOR: The Mini Blog
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HAPPY THURSDAY! It looks like we are FINALLY in for a glorious, spring-like weekend in Kirkwood this weekend. It's supposed to be in the 50s on Saturday and reach 60 on Sunday. Have a great weekend!! See you next Thursday.
Beth von Behren
Happenings Editor/Public Information Officer
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City of Kirkwood
139 S. Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
314-822-5894
www.kirkwoodmo.org
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