Kirkwood Weekly Happenings
City of Kirkwood
July 25, 2013
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 PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
Kirkwood resident Stacey Lammert shared this photo of herself and her best friend Samson, posing in front of Hanley, a sculpture currently on exhibit at the Train Station that will be auctioned off to benefit the Animal Protective Association. (You can read more about that here.) Stacey and Samson had just come from dinner at Amigos and dessert at The Custard Stand when Samson spied Hanley, so they posed for a photo.
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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ADAMS AVENUE CLOSURE THIS SUNDAY
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ADAMS AVENUE CLOSURE THIS SUNDAY: Adams Avenue will be closed, due to the Tour De Kirkwood, a Swim/Run/Bike Ride, this Sunday, July 28, from 7:00 a.m., until about 10:00 a.m. West Adams will be closed to all traffic (excluding emergency equipment) from Ballas to Geyer Road. A detour route will be posted.
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ONE MORE WEEK OF HOTDOG DAYZ OF SUMMER!
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ONE MORE WEEK OF HOTDOG DAYZ THIS SUMMER!!
Bring the kids out tomorrow! This is the last event for this summer, and it takes place at Meacham Memorial Park, on the corner of Meacham and Orleans. Kirkwood Police 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.)
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OPEN HOUSE AT CITY HALL
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OPEN HOUSE AT CITY HALL ON MANCHESTER / KIRKWOOD ROAD REDEVELOPMENT AREA & PROPOSED MORATORIUM: Anyone interested in hearing
more about the possible redevelopment area and the proposed moratorium at the corner of North Kirkwood Road and Manchester Avenue is invited to attend an Open House at City Hall, 139 S. Kirkwood Road, on August 7, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The Open House is an opportunity to speak one-on-one with planning staff, who will answer questions and listen to suggestions and input from the public. Staff will be taking notes with the goal of sharing the information with the Kirkwood City Council. Maps of the proposed development area will be on display. The Open House is open to the public.
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GREENTREE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2013 GREENTREE TENNIS  TOURNAMENT!.
It's that time of year! Registration is now open. This year due to the changes in Tennis Link, you can only sign up online by going here. If you do not have a USTA/Tennis Link Account, go here to get one for free. Please register & pay online, as space is limited as we are only playing on the newer 8 courts.
Other Details:
~ Fees: Singles = $19. Doubles = $24 a team (please pay for your partner).
~ Deadline to enter: No entries will be accepted after August 26, 2013.
~ Adults only: No one under 18 years old
~ Winners from the 2012 Greentree Tournament must move up a division
~ Players must play USTA ranking as of 12/31/2012
Questions? Call or email Don LaChance at 984-6966 or lachandl@kirkwoodmo.org.
Thank you to our sponsor: Stream Benefits Group. |
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:
~ People who have been in car accidents and suffered massive blood loss can need transfusions of 50 pints or more of red blood cells.
~ It takes a drop of blood roughly 20 to 30 seconds to travel away from the heart and back again.
~ 4.5 million Americans would die each year without lifesaving blood transfusions.
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.
~ 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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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR FALL CERT CLASS
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WHAT EXACTLY DOES A CERT VOLUNTEER DO?
CERT volunteers have helped out during major storms that caused widespread power outages, by responding to phone calls and inquiries from residents. They help staff the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) during situations such as that, and sometimes they get hundreds of calls during a power outage. They also help out with the twice-yearly Drug Take Back Day that the Kirkwood Police Department runs in partnership with the DEA.
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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:
~ 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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| FROM KIRKWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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
WACKY WEDNESDAYS, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
~ 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.
~ 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:
~ 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:
~ 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: Surviving last week and my son's short hospitalization for re-hydration during a merciless seven-day stomach bug; driving my own Bug with the top down for the last two days (and feeling just a wee bit chilly during the morning drives); seeing the media jump all over itself this week to report the birth of a baby (sometimes we need a little good news); watching the flowers at City Hall tumble in blooms that grow bigger by the day, or so it seems; my delicious lunch of mozzarella cheese and locally grown tomatoes; the sea salt / caramel / dark chocolate square I'm saving for when this newsletter is done; finding my phone charger that has been missing for a month; watching all the people today walking around downtown Kirkwood in 80-degree weather at the end of July. Amazing.
Isolated storms tomorrow, partly cloudy on Saturday, and sunny on Sunday - but no temperatures over 84 are predicted for the coming three days. Doesn't mean we're done with the heat, but I'll take it!! 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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