Kirkwood Weekly Happenings
City of Kirkwood
July 18, 2013
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 PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
More than 500 people sampled peaches from California, Illinois, and Missouri at last weekend's Peach Festival at the Kirkwood Farmers' Market. Pictured here are volunteers and members of the Downtown Kirkwood Advisory Commission and Farmers' Market Committee, who sliced and served peaches for hours. Left to right: Judith Brauer (Kirkwood resident, Bug Store employee, and Farmers' Market Committee Chair); Katie Burckhalter, Kirkwood resident and volunteer; Patrick McCormac, Downtown Kirkwood staff; Mike Willerton, owner of Kirkwood Station Brewing & Restaurant, member of Downtown Kirkwood Advisory Commission and Farmers' Market Committee member.
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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HOTDOG DAYZ OF SUMMER ARE BACK!
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ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS OF HOTDOG DAYZ THIS SUMMER!!
Bring the kids out tomorrow! Kirkwood PD officers will grill and serve hotdogs, while Parks & Rec staff play games with the kids. FREE, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Schedule subject to change, due to weather conditions. SEE YOU THERE! Here's the full schedule:
- July 19: Fillmore Park, corner of Fillmore and Clinton
- July 26: Meacham Memorial Park, corner of Meacham and Orleans.
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PUBLIC HEARING TONIGHT
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MANCHESTER / KIRKWOOD ROAD PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM
Are you interested in hearing more about the proposed moratorium on development at the  Manchester Road / Kirkwood Road intersection? Then plan to attend tonight's Public Hearing, where you can get more information AND make comments. The Hearing will be held during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting tonight (Thursday, July 18) at 7:00 p.m. Here is a jpeg map of the proposed moratorium boundary map (right). A larger version is available for viewing and downloading on the City's Website, at www.kirkwoodmo.org.
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BLOOD DRIVE AT KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER JULY 31
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WILL YOU GIVE? The City of Kirkwood and the Kirkwood Fire Department will host a Community Blood Drive, in partnership with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, on Wednesday, July 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road, in the East Gym.
Did you know:
~ Approximately 32,000 pints of blood are used each day in the United States.
~ Every two seconds someone needs blood.
~ Three gallons of blood supports the nation's blood needs for...one minute.
Please join us & help to save lives in our community!!
To schedule a donation, call 822-5894, or register online at: www.bloodcenterIMPACT.org. Use Sponsor Code: 10356. Before donating: Eat. Hydrate. Bring a Photo ID.
Thank you.
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GREENTREE FESTIVAL PARTY IN THE PARK
Join us on the Saturday before the 53rd annual Greentree Festival kicks off for this FREE and FUN Family Event in Kirkwood Park.
Some Kirkwood residents may remember back when "Party in the Park" was part of the annual festival. Well, we are bringing it back...sorta. The new Party in the Park takes the place of the Greentree Dance that was held for the past three years. We've changed the name but the details are pretty much the same:
~ Music by Boogie Chyld. So bring your dancin' shoes!!
~ Tekno Bubbles for the kids!
~ Food available for purchase from several food trucks.
~ Refreshments, including adult beverages, will be available from the United Service Clubs.
WHEN & WHERE:
~ Saturday, September 7, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
~ Lions' Pavilion in Kirkwood Park, corner of Geyer and Adams.
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ART AT THE STATION
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TURNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Kirkwood Area Arts Council will feature the multi-media work of The Turner Center for the Arts July 29 through September 3. The opening reception will be held Thursday, August 1, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., at the Kirkwood Train Station, located at the corner of Argonne & South Kirkwood Road. Exhibit and reception are free & open to the public. Art may be viewed when the station is open for passengers. Ongoing, now through July 29: The pencil drawings of Diane Reising.
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| MAKIN' MUSIC CONCERT SERIES IN KIRKWOOD PARK | |
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IN THE PARK CONTINUES:
~ Saturday, July 27: Maple Jam Band
~ Saturday, August 10: Route 66 Jazz Orchestra
~ Saturday, August 17: The Scandaleros
~ Saturday, August 24: St. Louis Wind Symphony
Concerts start at 7:00 p.m. in the Lions' Amphitheater in Kirkwood Park on Saturdays.
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TUNES AT TEN
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LIVE MUSIC AT KIRKWOOD FARMERS' MARKET - SCHEDULE:
~ July 20: The Lulus
~ August 3: Salt of the Earth
~ August 17: Maple Jam Band
~ August 31: Rocky Santhuff
~ Sept 7: The Lulus
~ Sept 21: Salt of the Earth
All concerts are located near the pergola and begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings.
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FROM THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT
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DOWNTOWN KIRKWOOD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IN STATION PLAZA
~ August 1: American Idol Band, sponsored by Bar Louie
~ August 15: Lafayette Square Blues Band, sponsored by EG Radio Marketing
~ August 29: Yukon Jake, sponsored by West Community Credit Union
All concerts start at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday nights, in Station Plaza, across from City Hall. In the event of threatening weather, concerts will be cancelled. Call 314-822-0084 and enter 4 for the Event mailbox and to receive special event updates and cancellation information.
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GARDENERS' CORNER
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GARDENING TIP OF THE WEEK
Pinching Back Buds on Mums: Pinch back buds on mums before the end of July to delay blooming until later in the Fall. Pinching back the four side buds will result in a larger bloom from the center bud.
Berries: Cut and destroy the canes on blackberries/raspberries after they have borne fruit. Only the new canes sprouting now will bear fruit next year.
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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SENIOR CORNER
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SAINT LOUIS COUNTY PROGRAM HELPS SENIORS FIND TRUSTWORTHY HOME REPAIR COMPANIES
St. Louis County residents who are 60 years of age or older and need skilled workers to tackle minor home repair or yard work should contact the County's Older Resident Program (CORP). CORP will provide the names of skilled workers for a wide range of home repair and maintenance services, plus house cleaning and other chores. All workers are personally interviewed and subject to reference and police record checks. The program tracks customer feedback to ensure that work is completed in a satisfactory manner and workers are reputable, affordable, and competent.
CORP Home Care and Repair workers are independent contractors who provide services such as interior/exterior painting, carpentry, air conditioning / heating repair, and more. There is no charge to obtain the names of these individuals. However, fees for repair and maintenance services, often reduced for senior citizens, are negotiated between the customer and the worker. For additional information, call the CORP office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at: 314-615-4021. TTY: 800-735-2966.
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| FROM KIRKWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY |
KIRKWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY'S SUMMER SCHEDULE IMAGES OF AMERICA - KIRKWOOD: Author Talk and Book Signing, July 23 Vicki Berger Erwin, author of the newly published Images of America: Kirkwood, will speak in the east end of the Reading Room on Tuesday, July 23, at 2:00 p.m. The book, a pictorial history of Kirkwood, is published by Arcadia Publishing Company, and is part of a series of books on small communities. Erwin is donating her author royalties on all sales to Kirkwood Public Library. Erwin (mother-in-law of Library Director Sarah Erwin) and her husband Jim are 30-year-residents of Kirkwood. Her research and writing allowed her an opportunity to discover Kirkwood in a new and enjoyable way. She is the author of several books, including Mexico Missouri: Images of America and St. Charles Then and Now. Books will be available for sale through Books & Beyond, the Friends Gift Shop and Vicki will be happy to sign your copy. Refreshments will be served. SUMMER STORY TIMES: ~ Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m., through July 30 ~ Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Books for Babies, through July 25 ~ Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., First Steps Storytime, through July 25 KIDS' SUMMER BOOK CLUB TIMES:
Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Family Book Club. For children grades 4-6 and parents. ~ August 12: Lone Wolf, by Kathryn Lasky Thursdays, 6:30 pm. Family Book Club Junior . For children grades 2-4 and their parents. ~ August 1: How Oliver Olson Changed the World by Claudia Mills STORIES IN THE PARK, Tuesdays, 6:30 pm. ~ July 23: Kirkwood Park, Lions' Pavilion WACKY WEDNESDAYS, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. ~ July 24: Laughing Matters presents "Toss, Catch, Dig" ~ July 31: Babaloo : shows at 10 am and 11 am KPL @ THE FARMERS' MARKET:
We're at the market from 9:00 a.m. to noon on the following Saturdays: ~ Saturday, August 10: Summer Reads READING BUDDIES! Mondays Through July 29
~ Session 1: 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. ~ Session 2: 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Children entering 1st through 4th grade partner with teen volunteers for one-on-one reading time. Children and teens must apply to participate. Applications are available in the library. CHAMPS READING DOGS:
Sunday, August 4, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Wanderlust Series: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. ~ July 24, 7 pm: Chesterfield Archeological Dig, by Joe Hart. ~ August 7, 7 pm: Tropical Destinations, presented by Wes Lipe. ~ August 14, 7 pm: Missouri Caves, presented by Jim Reudin. Intergenerational Art Class: Wednesday, July 31, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Ages 9 to adult. The Kirkwood Public Library is located at 140 E. Jefferson in Downtown Kirkwood. For additional information, please call 821-5770.
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NEWS FROM OAK BEND LIBRARY
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FOR KIDS:
~ CSI Training. Calling all investigators! Got a mystery to solve? Find out how real detectives solve cases through fun, hands-on activities. Ages 7-11. Registration required. Friday, July 19, 2:00 p.m.
~ Whiskers and Tales. Need practice reading? How about practicing your reading with a dog or a cat? The mission of Whiskers and Tales is to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of certified pet therapy teams as literacy mentors. Weather permitting. All ages welcome. No registration required. Monday, July 29, 7:00 p.m.
FOR TEENS:
~ Design Your Own T-Shirt. Materials, t-shirts and one-on-one instruction will be provided. Registration required. Wednesday, July 24, 6:00 p.m.
~ TAG. Wednesday, July 31, 7:00 p.m. 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.
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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My T.I.L.T. (Things I love on Thursday) for today: Knowing my son is feeling a little better after a stomach bug this week kept him in bed for two days; playing tennis despite the steamy weather; knowing that the heat and steam of a St. Louis July usually gives way to the warm, colorful beauty of a St. Louis autumn; getting all the schedules for this autumn's Greentree Festival updated on the Website (kirkwoodgreentreefestival.com) and in next month's utility insert (look for it in your utility bills beginning August 1); fresh peaches and kettle corn from the Kirkwood Farmers' Market; starting a new book by one of my favorite writers, Anna Quindlen; and a semi-free weekend with plans to finally go to the pool (where I will read said book).
How about you? Pool this weekend? New book? Summer blockbuster movie? Peach shopping at the Market? Whatever you do, have a great weekend, and see you next Thursday!
Beth von Behren
Happenings Editor
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City of Kirkwood
139 S. Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
314-822-5894
www.kirkwoodmo.org
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