Kirkwood Weekly Happenings
City of Kirkwood
May 23, 2013
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 PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
The Walker Lake project is nearing completion. Last week workers installed the new sign (see story below for additional photos, including the finished version). To read about the whole project, click here. Photo by Murray Pounds. Have you taken a really great photograph of something or someone in Kirkwood recently? Your editor would love to use it in the newsletter. Simply email it to Info@Kirkwoodmo.org (or just reply to this newsletter), along with a brief description and your name. Thanks! |
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DONATION COLLECTION FOR OKLAHOMA CITY ON FRIDAY
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The City of St. Louis and Saint Louis County have partnered with Switch, St. Louis Rams' Quarterback Sam Bradford, the American Red Cross, and several other partners to create #STL4OKC, a donation drive to support our neighbors in tornado-ravaged Oklahoma City and its suburbs. You can donate new goods and supplies at either donation location listed below. Each location will be equipped with a tractor trailer that will be packed as we receive donations. At least one 53-foot tractor-trailer loaded with 50,000 pounds of new goods and supplies will depart immediately after the donation drive to deliver #STL4OKC donations to Oklahoma City.
IN KIRKWOOD: Kirkwood Commons, on Kirkwood Road just north of I-44, in the parking lot between Lowes and Wal-Mart. Friday, May 24, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
OTHER LOCATION ON FRIDAY: Loughborough Commons, in between Schnuck's and Lowes, intersection of I-55 & Loughborough.
WHAT IS NEEDED:
- New and prepackaged supplies needed
- Baby items - diapers, wipes, formula, Pedialyte or equivalent
- Personal needs - lip balm, Insect repellant, bathroom tissue, feminine hygiene products, sunscreen, eye drops, first aid supplies, wet wipes, toiletries
- Cleaning supplies - bleach, disinfectant, paper towels
- Building and packing materials - small hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, nails, crow bars, saws, screws, work gloves, plywood, duct tape, heavy duty garbage bags, storage containers, nylon rope, large plastic containers tarps
- Pet supplies - food, kitty litter, pet bowls
- Children shoes, socks, underwear, clothes, sports equipment (balls)
- Non-perishable food
- Blankets, bottled water, batteries (C and D sizes), candles
CASH DONATIONS can be made on-site or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Your cash donation helps provide food, shelter and emotional support to residents of impacted areas.
Thank you to the following companies and organizations who have generously donated time and resources towards to this effort - Switch: Liberate Your Brand, Contemporary Productions, American Red Cross Greater St. Louis Region, Fresh 102.5fm, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, Hogan Transport, KMOX, Loy-Lange Box Company, and The Veiled Prophet Foundation.
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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
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CITY OFFICES CLOSED - NO SANITATION COLLECTION ON MONDAY:
City Hall and most City offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. There will be no sanitation collection on Memorial Day, and all routes will be delayed by one day all week (Monday routes move to Tuesday, Tuesday routes move to Wednesday, etc.). The Aquatic Center opens for the season at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 25 (see next story for full details).
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE:
The Kirkwood American Legion Post 156 will host its annual Memorial Day Service at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, May 27, at the Veterans' Memorial Walkway next to Kirkwood City Hall, 139 S. Kirkwood Road. In case of rain, the event will be held at the Kirkwood Train Station, 110 W. Argonne. The guest speaker will be Harry Hope, a Korean War veteran who served with the U.S. Marine Corps.
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AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
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THE POOL OPENS FOR THE SEASON AT 10 A.M. THIS SATURDAY: Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Community Center office will have extended hours to accommodate pool patrons. From now through the end of June, the office is open on Sundays. Here are the hours through June 30: ~ Monday thru Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.  | |
Checking to make sure everything works
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~ Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ~ Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ~ Sundays: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ~ Memorial Day (Monday, May 27): 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ~ 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
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We are getting it ready for you!
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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.
~ NEW THIS YEAR: All Fitness 10-Punch Card: Purchase a new punch card to attend any class for Water Fitness, Aqua Zumba, or River Walk. Residents, $45; nonresidents, $55. ________________________________________________________ FRIDAYS: 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.
STAGES 2013 SEASON OPENS MAY 31: Stages St. Louis presents: Always...Patsy Cline. May 31-June 30, 2013. For tickets and times, call the box office at 314-821-2407, or visit their Website at www.stagesstlouis.org.
MAMMOGRAPHY VAN IN JUNE:June 13: You must CALL to schedule an appointment: 314-251-6300 OR 800-446-3742. The Kirkwood Community Center is located at 111 S. Geyer Road in Kirkwood Park.
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WALKER LAKE PROJECT NEARING COMPLETION
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:
The pathway around the lake is finished and, as you can see by the first photo, in use by cyclists as well as walkers and runners. The new sign has been set in place as well, and a family of ducks has taken up residence.
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A cyclist takes advantage of the new path around the lake.
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  A new handball court will be built next to the tennis courts, where the old tennis shed currently stands. That final part of the project will start this fall and should be completed by spring 2014.
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MODOT NEWS: MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
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CONSTRUCTION-RELATED CLOSURES LIMITED THIS WEEKEND
To help people travel around Missouri this holiday weekend, the Missouri Department of Transportation is restricting construction work on interstates and state highways. Work on all MoDOT construction projects that would impact travel lanes will stop at noon Friday, May 24. Traffic will still be restricted in areas where there are permanent barriers. If required, crews will also close lanes where needed for emergency maintenance. Work will resume Tuesday, May 28, at 9 a.m.
PGA-RELATED CLOSURE: Route AB/Ladue Road is closed (between Route 141 and Mason Road) from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Senior PGA golf through Sunday, May 26. Mason Road will also be closed during these same hours and days from West Wailing to Ladue Road.
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KIRKWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS
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KITCHEN / GARDEN TOUR JUNE 1
Friends of the Kirkwood Historical Society will host a Kitchen and Garden Tour on Saturday, June 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Six Kirkwood gardens and three kitchens will be featured. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the tour. Tickets can be purchased at OK Hatchery, the Kirkwood Library Gift Shop, or Mudd's Grove. For more information, call 821-0184 or 965-5151.
ALSO IN JUNE: STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
The Historical Society's annual Strawberry Festival is Tuesday, June 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Mudd's Grove, southwest corner of Argonne and Harrison avenue. Come and enjoy hotdogs and music, followed by strawberries and ice cream. There will be a cakewalk and old-fashioned games for kids. FREE and open to the public.
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GARDENERS' CORNER
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GARDENING TIP OF THE WEEK
Before applying mulch, water your plants, veggies, shrubs, and trees. This allows the roots to stay hydrated and keeps the mulch from wicking away the surface moisture. Apply 1"-2" of mulch around veggies and plants. For shrubs 2" is generally enough, and for trees 3"-4". In all cases, especially trees, keep the mulch away from the stems of plants or the trunks of trees. After applying mulch water again.
The Kirkwood Garden Club will periodically share a Gardening Tip of the Week with Weekly Happenings readers. For more information about the club, visit their Website at kirkwoodgardenclub.org. New members and guests - both men and women - are always welcome to attend their meetings and events. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., at the Kirkwood Community Center.
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WORKING SAVVY: TONIGHT!
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A WORKSHOP FOR TEENS - HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE-AGE:
Do you know a teen who needs help looking for a job or advice on how to act once he or she gets a job? The City of Kirkwood is sponsoring a workshop, "Working Savvy," on Thursday, May 23, at the Oak Bend Library, 842 S. Holmes Avenue, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Topics will include:
~ Getting a Job: Conducting career and job research, resume writing, cover letters, online applications, interviewing, looking and sounding professional
~ Keeping a Job: Employer expectations, what's acceptable in the workplace.
The speakers will be: Georgia Ragland, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, City of Kirkwood, and Lynda Higbee, Principal/Owner, Higbee & Associates. This workshop is FREE and open to high school and college students. Questions? Call 822-5801.
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| FROM KIRKWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY |
GOLDEN TICKETS AT THE KIRKWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY: ALL SUMMER!Be on the lookout when you check out a book, DVD or CD this summer! Beginning Saturday, May 18, library staff will place golden tickets in random books, DVDs or CDs. Once the item is checked out, the ticket can be redeemed for treasure such as a free item off the sale cart, $1 off fines, 10% off an item in Books & Beyond and chocolate bars. Golden tickets will be hidden all summer long. We're hoping everyone gets lucky!!!! NO STORY TIMES IN MAY!COMING IN JUNE:Saturday, June 8, 10: a.m. Children's Garden Planting & Dedication. Get your hands dirty and help plant and dedicate KPL's Children's Garden. Event held on the library's front lawn. Bring a small shovel or trowel. The Kirkwood Public Library is located at 140 E. Jefferson in Downtown Kirkwood. For additional information, please call 821-5770.
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ART AT THE STATION
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The Kirkwood Area Arts Council's May exhibit features transportation photography by local artists. In June, Art at the Station will feature the work of watercolorist Jeanne Conway (art work, right), from June 3 to July 1. Please join us for her opening reception on Thursday, June 6, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., at the Train Station. FREE & open to the public. The historic Kirkwood Train Station is located at 110 W. Argonne at the corner of Kirkwood Road. Art may be viewed when the Station is open for passengers. |
FROM OAK BEND LIBRARY
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ARCHAEOLOGY IN ST. LOUIS: Tuesday, May 28, 2:00 p.m. Celebrate "Groundbreaking Reads" with a fascinating discussion about archaeology in St. Louis from Dr. Thomas Finan, Assistant Professor and Associate Director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Saint Louis University. Dr. Finan has led numerous archaeological excavations, both in the area and abroad. Refreshments will be served. Registration requested.
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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When Murray Pounds, director of Kirkwood's Parks & Recreation department, emailed me this week that the new sign had been installed at Walker Lake in Kirkwood Park, he also sent me photos, one of which I used above for the Photo of the Week. At that time, he had not yet taken any photos of the finished monument and landscaping, so I headed over to the park  and took some "completed" photos along with some general shots of the lake and the park. It was such a delightfully beautiful day that I was disinclined to hurry back to the office, so I stalled by heading over to the pool, where I took some more photos. Several of these, including the one of the duck family, are included in this newsletter. A few hours later, Murray sent me another photo, which I'm also including here (right) because it's a much better one than those I took. I pride myself on being a fairly good photographer, but I know a better photo when I see one, so here it is. (You will also see this photo on the City's Facebook page if you have "liked" us there!) Murray tells me that a formal Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for all the lake improvements, including the new path, the sign, the rain gardens, and more, is scheduled for June 3 at 6:30 p.m. However, the path is open NOW for walkers, runners, and cyclists (see photo above), so ENJOY! Meanwhile, if you are a handball or racquetball player, rest assured that a new court will be built over by the tennis courts over the next year, with completion expected in early 2014. My T.I.L.T. (Things I Love on Thursday) for today: This glorious weather, even if it is a little chilly today (if anyone had told me I'd be wearing corduroy in late May...); the upcoming 3-day weekend; the Shakespeare Festival St. Louis' production of Twelfth Night opening tomorrow night in Forest Park (FREE! Green Show at 6:30; Play at 8pm); the POOL OPENING on Saturday; playing tennis with friends in Kirkwood Park now that the weather is better; planning my vacation for July (Atlanta and Charleston are on the agenda); honoring my father and all of our veterans on Monday: Thank you for your service. 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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