THE COMING WEEK IN KIRKWOOD
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THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 20: Rail Safety Day
The City will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the day we took ownership of the Kirkwood Train Station at the annual Rail Safety Day on Saturday, April 20. The ten-year celebration will be a part of the Kirkwood Police Department's 7th Annual Kirkwood Rail Safety Day and Open House. The ceremony, featuring the Mayor of Kirkwood, Art McDonnell, and other City dignitaries, will start at 10:30 a.m. The Open House will run from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Displays on railway safety, Amtrak drawing for free tickets, free food, live music, an operating model train, and many organizations will be on hand with displays and exhibits.
THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 20: FREE Electronics Recycling Drive
This FREE electronics recycling drive is hosted by Kirkwood Sanitation at the Public Works Building, 345 S. Fillmore, on Saturday, April 20, 2013, 8:00 a.m., until noon. For a list of acceptable items, visit the home page of the City's Website: kirkwoodmo.org.
THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 20: Poetry Slam at KPL
Join Pamela Garvey, published poet and associate professor at St. Louis Community College, for a reading and discussion about writing poetry. Kirkwood Public Library, Saturday, April 20, 5:00 p.m.
MONDAY, APRIL 22: SHAKESPEARE COMES TO KIRKWOOD!
Shake38: Join us for a reading from "The Winter's Tale" on Monday night at the Train Station. For the 4th year, the Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis will hold readings from all 38 of the Bard's plays, over a four-day period in April. In Kirkwood, The Winter's Tale will be read by the St. Louis Poetry Center at the Kirkwood Train Station on Monday, April 22, at 7:00 p.m. FREE and open to the public. For information on Shake38, visit their Website at www.sfstl.com.
NEXT WEEK: LIBRARY FRIENDS' ANNUAL BOOK FAIR, April 24-28
New Location: The Book Fair will be held at 12145 Manchester Road in Des Peres, which is the former Michael's store, in the Olympic Oaks Shopping Center.
DAYS / HOURS:
~ Wednesday, April 24, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. ($5 entry fee this day only)
~ Thursday, April 25, 9 a.m. to 8: p.m.
~ Friday, April 26, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
~ Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
~ Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Sunday, you can buy a bag of books - all you can fit into a provided bag - for just $5. For more information, or to download the event flyer, visit the home page of the City's Website here.
BUT THERE'S MORE...
For a full meeting and events schedule, be sure to check out the City's Website Calendar periodically. You can find it here.
SNEAK PREVIEW: NEXT WEEKEND IN KIRKWOOD:
~ Earth Day at the Market, Saturday, April 27. Details here.
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MAKE YOUR LIFE A LITTLE EASIER...
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! Visit the registration page here to get started.CARD CLUB: St. Louis CORP (County Older Residents Program) offers Bridge on Fridays for ages 55+ at the Kirkwood Community Center, starting at 10:30 a.m., and lasting through 2:00 p.m. Pinochle starts at 12:30 p.m. The cost is a whopping FIFTY CENTS per week. Call 822-1883 for additional information. The Community Center is located at 111 S. Geyer Road. THE POOL OPENS IN 36 DAYS: ARE YOU READY?2013 Aquatic Center Swim Passes ON SALE NOW. Don't wait until the lines are out the door at the Community Center. Beat the crowd: Get your pass today. ~ Season Pass Cost: $80/Youth (4-17). $95/Adult (18-64). $210/Family of 3 ($20 each additional member). $80/Senior (65+). $75/Nanny Pass. ~ Daily Admission with current ID Card: $4/Youth (4-17). $5/Adults (18-64). $4/Senior. Non-resident guests can enter with a paying ID Card holder: $6/Youth. $7/Adult and Senior. ~ ID CARD: ID cards are $5 each, both for originals and replacements, and are good for up to three years. In order to obtain an ID card, each purchaser, 16 and over, must present a valid and current Missouri Driver's License (or State of Missouri ID card), showing resident address and a current utility bill (gas, water, electric, or phone), bank statement, or voter ID card, issued to their home address within the last three months. Purchasers age 15 and under must be accompanied by a person at the same address who can present the documents listed above. ~ SIGN UP FOR SWIM LESSONS: For a complete summer schedule of programs (Tot Time, River Walk Club), events (Dive-In Movie, Family Night), and swimming classes/costs, visit the Pool page on the City Website here. |
NEWS FROM MODOT
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I-64 RAMP CLOSURES THIS WEEKEND
The Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor, Fred Weber Inc., will close I-64 in both directions in St. Louis City between Jefferson Avenue and Hampton Avenue starting at 8 p.m. Friday, April 19. The on ramps to eastbound I-64 will be closed from McCausland to Ewing. In addition, the on ramps to westbound I-64 will be closed from Broadway to Grand.
The Pine Street ramp to westbound I-64 closed today (April 18) at 9 a.m. It will remain closed until the Jefferson Bridge reopens. In addition, the Ewing Street ramp to eastbound I-64 will remain closed after Friday night's interstate closure until the Jefferson Avenue bridge reopens. All lanes and ramps on I-64, except for the Ewing ramp and the Pine Street ramp, will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, April 22.
The Jefferson Avenue bridge closes at 1 a.m. Friday, April 19. Once the Jefferson Avenue bridge closes, drivers can use Compton Avenue, 18th Street and 14th Street to detour around the closure. A detour map for the project is here: http://www.modot.org/stlouis/major_projects/documents/JeffersonDetourRoute1.pdf.
During the three-month bridge replacement project, crews will also close up to two lanes on I-64 in both directions weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. They may close two lanes on I-64 in both directions around the clock on weekends. MoDOT will make every effort to have all available lanes and ramps open on eastbound I-64 at least an hour before any Cardinals' home game, and will make every effort to keep all available lanes and ramps on westbound I-64 open at least an hour after home games end.
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THIS WEEK'S SPRING NATURE HIKE (RAIN OR SHINE!)
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Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m., Bird and Butterfly Hike: Emmenegger Nature Park, 11991 Stoneywood Drive. Join a member of the North American Butterfly Association and American Audubon Society on a hike in Emmenegger Nature Park to discover the birds who are migrating through the St. Louis area and those who are permanent residents. In addition, we will learn to identify butterflies by using field marks such as color, size, shape, and wing patterns. We will also learn the relationship between butterflies and their larva with native plants. Bring weather-appropriate gear, cameras, and binoculars, if you have them. Meet at the trailhead kiosk.
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ART AT THE STATION
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THROUGH APRIL 29: Kirkwood Area Arts Council will feature the work of Kirkwood High School's Advanced Placement Art Students through April 29. See photos below.
IN MAY AT THE STATION: Our May exhibit will feature transportation photography by local artists. Please join us for the opening reception on Thursday, May 2, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Below: Monotony," acrylic on canvas, by Michaela Fillo. Currently on display at the Kirkwood Train Station.
Below: "The Hand Off," wire, by Alec Crook. Currently on display at the Kirkwood Train Station.
The Kirkwood Train Station is located at 110 W. Argonne at the corner of Kirkwood Road in Downtown Kirkwood. Art may be viewed when the station is open for passengers.
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KIRKWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY HAPPENINGS IN APRIL
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FOR TEENS:
~ MONSTER PROM: April 26, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., at the Library. A Dance of the Deadly. A Promenade of Monstrosities. Come to the Monster Prom at KPL for food, music, an author visit, and, of course, ghouls.
FOR ADULTS:
~ Tuesday, April 23, 1:30 pm. Cinema KPL presents Some Like It Hot.
~ Wednesday, April 24, 2 pm. Mystery Readers Book Club. We will discuss The Thirteenth Tale: a Novel by Diane Setterfield.
~ Saturday, April 27, 10 am. Saturday Morning Perks Book Club. We will discuss Night Circus by Erin Morgenstein.
~ Tuesday, April 30, 7 pm. Author James W. Erwin talks about his newest release Guerilla Hunters in Civil War Missouri. Books available for purchase and signing.
FOR FAMILIES - STORY TIMES:
~ Weekly Story Times. Stories, songs and crafts, 10:00 a.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays
~ Books for Babies. For babies up to 24 months & their caregivers. Stories, songs and fingerplays. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.
~ First Steps Story Times. Stories, songs and crafts for young 2s. Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.
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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FOR TEENS:
~ Wednesday, April 24, 7:00 p.m. TAG. Join the Oak Bend Teen Advisory Group and become involved in planning teen activities for the year. Lots of snacks will be provided! Grades 6-12.
FOR KIDS:
~ Tuesday, April 23, 10:30 a.m. Discovery Time: Earth Day. Join us as we learn about recycling, through stories, songs, and hands-on experiences. Ages 3-6. Registration required.
FOR ADULTS:
~ Thursday, April 25, 6:00 p.m. Tech Talks: Google. 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.
~ Tuesday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. Upcycled Jewelry. Make recycled paper beads for use in bracelets, necklaces, and other jewelry. Registration required
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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It's raining, it's pouring...
I wish I were snoring, but alas, I was out in today's downpour several times, as many of you no doubt were too. While I understand intellectually that we need this rain because the summer will be hot and dry (and because we're coming out of a drought), I find it vexing on several counts. It was too warm this morning to wear a rain coat so I opted for an umbrella instead, and we know how well those cover us. Something always gets wet. Because of the humidity, the air conditioning is on in lots of buildings, including City Hall, so if you're out and about at all, you may be walking into a cold building wearing wet clothes. Argh. The good news is: April's showers have already produced some beautiful May flowers,  such as those on the right, growing in planters in front of the Community Center. If you are over there in the next week or so (to sign up for your summer pool pass, maybe?!), the hyacinths smell especially wonderful. City horticulturist Pete Laufersweiler (whose name I misspelled in our last issue; my apologies to Pete) is responsible for this display of pink and purple as well as a lot of the other plantings you may be seeing around the City. Today's TILT (Things I love on Thursday): Hot chocolate from BreadCo to ward off the chill of air conditioning on this humid day; my umbrella; the amazing talent on display at the Train Station in the paintings and sculptures of the young women and men of KHS' advanced placement art class; the friends I have made through the Chamber of Commerce and with whom I have enjoyed lake weekends, happy hours, and hiking in Kirkwood's parks; the fresh, heady smell of a blooming hyacinth. Have a great weekend, and see you next Thursday! Beth von Behren
Happenings Editor/Public Information Officer
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