Kirkwood Weekly Happenings
City of Kirkwood
August 15, 2013
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 PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
It's hydrant-flushing time! Kirkwood Water employees flushed this hydrant at Chopin and Dougherty Ferry last week. We annually flush nearly all of the City's 1200 hydrants. Flushing the fire hydrants keeps them in good operational condition. It helps to ensure adequate water flow and water pressure, and it helps to remove sediment in order to maintain water clarity and quality in the distribution pipes.
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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UPCOMING AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
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LAST WEEKEND: STAGES presents Legally Blond, the Musical
At the Kirkwood Community Center, Reim Theatre, 111 S. Geyer Road.
~ For tickets or more information, call 314-821-2407 or visit stagesstlouis.org RAPTORS IN FLIGHT: SEPTEMBER 5The Webster Groves Nature Study Society and the World Bird Sanctuary present "Raptors in Flight" at Kirkwood Park, Picnic Site 13, on Thursday, September 5, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event is FREE and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. NOTE: No one will be allowed to stand while the raptors are flying. Additional information about the event will be posted at www.wgnss.org. |
REDUCED HOURS AT THE POOL START NEXT WEEK
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REDUCED POOL HOURS START AUGUST 20
~ Monday-Friday: 4-7:30 p.m. LAP POOL, FAMILY POOL & SLIDES OPEN.
~ Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. ALL POOLS OPEN.
~ Labor Day (Monday, September 2): 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ALL POOLS OPEN. Other Dates: ~ Last day for Tot Time: August 19 ~ River Walk Club: Continues through August 31 ~ Early Morning Lap Swim: Continues through August 30 Dog Pool Parties: A chance for your four-legged friends to enjoy the cool Recreation Station waters! Sponsored by the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation and Pool Paws for Humane Laws. Current shot records, DHLPP and Rabies, must be provided. Two dates! ~ Tuesday, September 3, 5:00-7:00 p.m. ~ Thursday, September 5, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. ~ $10 per dog/owner $3 for each additional person |
SAVE THE DATE: CONFERENCE ON DIVERSITY
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CONFERENCE ON DIVERSITY: OCTOBER 19
The Kirkwood Human Rights Commission presents its third annual Conference on October 19 at Kirkwood High School, 801 W. Essex Avenue, 2:00-4:00 p.m. This year's conference theme is "The Fabric of Diversity." The keynote speaker will be Rev. Starsky Wilson (bio below). Speakers hosting break-out sessions and discussions include:
~ National Alliance on Mental Illness 
~ Paraquad
~ PROMO
~ Anti-Defamation League
Reverend Wilson (pictured) is President of the Deaconess Foundation, a faith-based, grant-making organization devoted to advancing a culture of health and hope for children growing up in poverty. He serves on the boards of YMCA of Greater St. Louis, FOCUS-St. Louis, and the Mayor's Commission on Children, Youth and Families. He previously was the major gifts officer for The United Way in Dallas and St. Louis and was CEO of the Madison County Urban League. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Xavier University in Louisiana, a Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary, and is working toward a Doctor of Ministry at Duke Divinity School.
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KIRKWOOD-OAKLAND NIGHT OUT
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KIRKWOOD "DAY OUT" AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: OCTOBER 5
Historically, the National Night Out has been hosted by police departments across the country on the first Tuesday in August. Several years ago, however, the Cities of Kirkwood and Oakland decided to move their Night Out event to October, when weather conditions are more suitable for an outdoor event. This year, it will be held at the Kirkwood Police Department during the day on Saturday, October 5, from Noon until 4:00 p.m. The PD holds the "Day Out" on the parking lot between City Hall and the PD building and usually several local organizations participate. A tasty lunch is provided. This is a free event, and all Kirkwood and Oakland residents are encouraged to attend.
The Police Department wants to encourage all residents who still want to schedule their own neighborhood block party to do so at any time during the year including on the Night Out date. If you contact the Community Service Officer at 314-822-5868, arrangements can be made for both Police and Fire personnel to stop by for a visit. To set up a block party, use the form on the Website here, or call 822-5806.
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KIRKWOOD ELECTRIC POLE INSPECTIONS
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DAVEY TREE COMPANY WILL INSPECT ELECTRIC POLES THIS MONTH
Starting August 2 and continuing throughout the month, the Davey Tree company will be inspecting Kirkwood Electric poles. They will be working in neighborhoods and in some cases will need to enter backyards. Davey Tree employees will always have identification badges and identification on their cars. Residents with any questions about this can call 822-5842.
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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 through September 3, at the Kirkwood Train Station, located at the corner of Argonne & South Kirkwood Road. The exhibit is free & open to the public. Art may be viewed when the station is open for passengers.
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| MAKIN' MUSIC CONCERT SERIES IN KIRKWOOD PARK |
SUMMER CONCERTS - WINDING DOWN:
"Tunes at Ten," selected Saturday mornings, 10;00 a.m., Kirkwood Farmers' Market:
~ August 17: Maple Jam Band ~ August 31: Rocky Santhuff
~ Sept 7: The Lulus
~ Sept 21: Salt of the Earth
"Makin' Music," selected Saturday nights, 7:00 p.m., Kirkwood Park Lions' Pavilion:
~ Saturday, August 17: The Scandaleros
~ Saturday, August 24: St. Louis Wind Symphony
Thursday Night Concert Series, selected Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Station Plaza:
~ Thursday, August 15: Lafayette Square Blues Band, sponsored by ED Radio Marketing
~ Thursday, August 29: Yukon Jake, sponsored by West Community Credit Union
~ Thursday, September 5: American Idol Band, sponsored by Bar Louie
~ Thursday, September 19: Push the Limit, sponsored by Kirkwood Station Plaza
~ Thursday, September 26: Kirkwood Stock, sponsored by Kirkwood United Methodist Church
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| FROM KIRKWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY |
TEEN EVENTS:
~ Friday, August 23, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. City of Bones Movie Release Party: Watch movie clips, create runes & other fun.
ADULT PROGRAMS:
~ Mystery Readers Book Club: Wednesday, August 21, Snow Angels, by James Thompson
SATURDAY MORNING PERKS: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.
~ August 31: The Three Miss Margarets, by Louise Shaffer
The Kirkwood Public Library is located at 140 E. Jefferson in Downtown Kirkwood. For additional information, please call 821-5770.
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FROM OAK BEND LIBRARY
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~ Parachute Science. Saturday, August 17, 2:00 p.m. How do you jump from great heights and land safely? With a parachute! Figure out what makes a parachute, then build and test your own. Ages 6-11. Registration required. FOR TEENS:
~ Guys Read Twitter Chat: "Feed" by M.T. Anderson. Wednesday, August 21, 8:00 p.m. Join us on Twitter each month as we discuss a great book with guy appeal. This month's selection envisions a future where nearly every American's brain is directly connected to the Internet. Sounds like paradise? Think again. How do you join a Twitter chat? It's easy! - Log on to Twitter between 8:00 and 8:45 p.m.
- Search for the hashtag #guysreadstl
- Use this hashtag when tweeting to join the discussion
Follow Guys Read STL at twitter.com/GuysReadSTL for a recap of the discussion. FOR ADULTS:
~ Evening Book Discussion Group. Wednesday, August 21, 7:30 p.m. Join the Evening Book Discussion Group for a discussion of "The Life and Times of Thunderbolt Kid" by Bill Bryson. Visitors welcome; open membership. Adults. ~ Bookies Book Discussion Group. Monday, August 26, 2:00 p.m. Join the Bookies to discuss "The Destiny of the Republic," by Candace Millard. Visitors welcome. Open membership. 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. |
FROM THE EDITOR: The Mini Blog
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Happy Thursday! It's been a busy week in Kirkwood for your "information" guru. I've been working with Murray Pounds (parks & recreation director) and a small committee on a survey that will go out in mid- to late-September to randomly selected residents ("random" will ensure that it is a representative sample and statistically relevant). The survey topic is indoor recreation and asks what respondents would like to see the City develop in terms of fitness, cultural, social, and aquatic facilities, if anything. Survey results will be shared with all residents later in the year. Stay tuned.
In other information news, we just finished a new brochure on the Board of Adjustment and how it works, and we are getting ready to create new brochures on the Kirkwood Train Station (its history, how to rent it, etc.) and on the City's commercial sanitation services. I'm also working on a flyer for the Human Rights Commission's upcoming Conference in October (details above), which residents will get with their September utility bills. Ryan Spencer (zoning administrator) and I are working on a couple of different informational pieces about the proposed Manchester Road - Kirkwood Road redevelopment area and the moratorium, including a short blog post about what "permitted uses" are and how the whole zoning thing works. We should have that up for you by next week's issue (and I'll provide a link then). Our new staff liaison to the Landmarks' Commission, Amy Lowry, has been reviewing the historic preservation page on the City's Website, and we will have some new and updated information there by this time next week as well (and another link!). 
A public information officer's job is never done, but it is a job I love.
A few months back, we sent a list of Frequently Asked Questions to residents as an insert to utility bills, and we asked: "Is there anything we missed? If you have a question that wasn't addressed, please let us know." So here's that question again - what would you like to know about? One resident called me this week asking that we remind residents that it is not legal to ride bicycles on the sidewalk. I checked with Captain Brian Murphy of the Kirkwood Police Department, and he said that bicycles on sidewalks are prohibited in the downtown business district. Otherwise, bicycles are not prohibited on the sidewalks, but cyclists do have to yield right-of-way to pedestrians. Good question! You can read more about that specific topic here in the Code of Ordinances. Scroll down to Chapter 4-1/2 (Bicycles) and Chapter 14 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic).
That's all for now. 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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