Kirkwood Weekly Happenings
City of Kirkwood
October 3, 2013
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: In this edition of Weekly Happenings, we honor Jo Dawson (above, middle) who retired this week from her position as Police Dispatcher after 37 years with the City. We are especially lucky in Kirkwood to have employees who spend their entire careers with the City, and it is not unusual to see them retire with 30+ and even 40+ years of service. Thank you, Jo, for your service. (Pictured with Jo at her retirement party: Sharon Smith, police clerk, left, and Bill Boaz, another retiree, right).
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KIRKWOOD-OAKLAND DAY OUT OCTOBER 5
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THIS SATURDAY: OPEN HOUSE AT THE KIRKWOOD POLICE STATION
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, 131 W. Madison Avenue, during the day on Saturday, October 5, from Noon until 4:00 p.m.
Stop by for food, fun, and games. FREE food - hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, snow cones, beverages. We will offer free Child Photo ID cards to children with a parent or guardian present. Invited Guests Include:
- The Magic House
- Operation Lifesaver
- Powder Valley Nature Center
- St. Louis County Department of Health
- Target
- Tropical Moose
- Kirkwood Electric (Display)
- Kirkwood Fire Department (Display)
- Kirkwood Parks & Recreation
- Kirkwood Police Chaplains
- CERT: Citizen Emergency Response Team
- Safety Bounce House
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 /Day 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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THIS WEEKEND: HANDS ON KIRKWOOD
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JUST DAYS AWAY - THIS SATURDAY IN KIRKWOOD!Hands-on-Kirkwood is this weekend - Saturday, October 5. Here are a few items you may want to check out. And if you know of someone who may want to know about the following, please pass it on. FREE Electronic Recycling. If you can plug it in, we will take it. Limit one (big, old style TV). They will help get everything out of your car and they are fast. On the Meramec Community College Campus, west end parking lot, 11333 Big Bend Rd in Kirkwood. 9am to noon. FREE Paper Shredding. Same place as above. Try to limit to two boxes per car. FREE Winter Clothing and Toy Store. A gym full of winter clothing and toys. Kirkwood Baptist Church, 211 N Woodlawn in Kirkwood. 9am to noon. FREE Car Check. They will check the fluids, battery, tires, etc. Kirkwood Baptist Church, 211 N Woodlawn in Kirkwood. 9am to noon. Note: If you have winter clothing and/or new gently used toys to donate, you can drop them off at Kirkwood Baptist Church, 211 N Woodlawn in Kirkwood during normal business hours before Friday, October 4.
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ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DRIVE OCTOBER 5
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YOU HAVE TWO - 2 - ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DRIVE LOCATIONS FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE THIS SATURDAY - HOK (above) AND...
The City's Recycling Drive, on Saturday, October 5, will be held at the Public Works Building, 345 S. Fillmore (backs to the Scheidegger Recycling Depository), in the parking lot, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
WHAT WILL BE ACCEPTED:
Commercial, Residential, Industrial: Computer, Network, Medical and Lab, Telecommunications, A/V Equipment, Electronic-Operated, Battery-Operated Items, Batteries.
Accessories: LCD Displays,CRT Monitors,LCD Display-laptops,CD, CDRW, and DVD Drives,Hard Drives,Disk Drives,Zip Drives,Scanners,Printers,Speakers,Battery back-ups, Laser Toner,Ink Cartridges,
Miscellaneous: Adding & Answer Machines,Phones (Cell, Cord/Cordless),Pagers, Pocket PCs, Cartridges, PC and Digital Cameras, Batteries,Power Cords, Cables and Wire, Appliances (Toaster Ovens, Washing Machines).
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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RECYCLING DRIVE OCT 12
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THEN NEXT WEEK - A MEDICAL EQUIPMENT DONATION DRIVE:
Saturday, October 12, 9am to 2pm - Various Walgreens Locations (See Below)Do you have medical equipment that is not being used? Do you NEED medical equipment? St. Louis HELP (Health Equipment Lending Program) is here to help! St Louis HELP Accepts Donations of:- Manual and power wheelchairs
- Electric hospital beds
- Shower chairs
- Canes, crutches, walkers
- Grab bars
- Elevated toilet seats
- Portable commodes
- Lift chairs
- Seating cushions
- Back supports
- Folding Ramps
PLEASE NO OXYGEN OR MEDICATIONS! St. Louis HELP loans the donated home medical items to anyone in need - AT NO COST OR FEE. So...clean the attic, garage, or basement out, and make a tax-deductible donation of your medical equipment at one of the following WALGREEN'S drop-off locations on October 12. For additional locations, visit their Website: www.stlhelp.org. - 8571 Watson Road (Watson at Elm, in Webster): 314-962-5545
- 13992 Manchester (at Weidman, in Manchester): 636-227-9228
- 1 Grasso Plaza (Gravois at S. Rock Hill in Affton): 313-631-8800
- 9801 Manchester (at Kortwright, in Rock Hill): 314-963-3256
- 1001 Bowles Avenue (at Hwy 141, in Fenton): 636-343-0754
- 3920 Hampton Avenue (at Chippewa, south City): 314-351-2100
St. Louis HELP provides $1,400,000 worth of home medical equipment to the uninsured, the elderly, the poor, and the disabled - for FREE. St. Louis HELP serves more than 3,500 program recipients and receives donations of 8,000 pieces of equipment each year. This has the added benefit of protecting the environment by diverting this usable equipment from area landfills. THANK YOU.
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FALL NATURE WALKS AND TALKS
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Sponsored by Kirkwood Parks & Recreation. Coming Up in October:
~ Saturday, October 5: The Ecology of Emmenegger Nature Park, 10am to Noon, Emmenegger Park, 11991 Stoneywood Drive: Come explore the "Jewel of the Kirkwood Park System." Discover how the sun, glaciers, precipitation, mankind, and other factors affect the landscape. This hike will be led by John Christensen, a member of the board of the Webster Groves Nature Study Society. Wear hiking shoes and weather-appropriate gear. Held rain or shine. Be prepared to hike to the top of the bluff in Emmenegger. FREE and open to all. Meet at the trailhead kiosk by the creek.
~ Saturday, October 12: Geology of the Kirkwood Area, 10am to Noon, Meramec Highlands Quarry at Dee Koestering Park, 1703 Marshall Road: Spend a delightful morning learning about the local geology of Kirkwood and Missouri at Meramec Highlands Quarry at Dee Koestering Park. The site is the historic quarry listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its geological discoveries. Many of the large quarry stones and spoils are still on site which provide a view of the unique geology and fossils of the area. An experienced geologist will guide us. Bring hiking shoes and weather appropriate gear. Held rain or shine. FREE and open to all ages. Meet in the parking lot.
~ Saturday, October 26: The Colors of Fall, 10am to Noon, Emmenegger Nature Park, 11991 Stoneywood Drive: Join the president of the Webster Groves Nature Study Society and Kirkwood resident for a walk through Emmenegger Nature Park to enjoy the brisk fall air and learn about why trees change colors. Expect to see oaks, maples, hickories, and a variety of other plants displaying their fall colors for all to enjoy. You'll learn why plants change color in the fall and about the chemical reactions involved to create those colors. Wear hiking shoes and weather-appropriate gear. Bring a camera and notepad if desired. Held rain or shine. FREE and open to all. Meet at the trailhead kiosk by the creek.
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FROM DOWNTOWN KIRKWOOD
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FALL FESTIVAL OF LOCAL FLAVOR at the KIRKWOOD FARMERS' MARKET! 
Fall Festival: Saturday, October 12. Shop the sales and specials at downtown Kirkwood's numerous locally owned shops. ALSO: Art Show and Live Music. Restaurant Week: Week of October 6-12, Dining specials for $20.13! For more Fall Festival events and activities, visit the SBD Website: www.downtownkirkwood.com.
In October: The Harvest Market is open on Saturday mornings, featuring organic produce, pasture-raised poultry and locally made treats. The Pumpkin Patch is open every day, with fresh produce, many varieties of pumpkins, and seasonal decorations. DOWNTOWN KIRKWOOD HALLOWEEN WALK: Thursday, October 24, 5pm-7pm, at participating businesses and organizations.
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ART AT THE STATION
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MIXED MEDIA WORK OF MARY NASSER IN OCTOBER
The Kirkwood Area Arts Council will feature the mixed media work of Mary Nasser in October, at the historic Kirkwood Train Station.
This month, KAAC will also hold a jury for artists interested in participating in "Art at the Station 2014" on Saturday, October 5, beginning at noon at the Train Station. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact Linda Epp at 314-821-2250.
Art at the Station may be viewed when the Kirkwood Train Station, corner of Kirkwood Road and Argonne, is open for passengers. The exibits are FREE and open to the public. Donations are always welcome.
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MODEL TRAIN SHOW AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER OCT 12 / 13
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MISSISSIPPI VALLEY / GREATER ST LOUIS METRO AREA MODEL TRAIN SHOW
The 23rd annual Greater St. Louis Metro Area Model Train Show will be held at the Kirkwood Community Center on Saturday/Sunday, October 12 and 13. St. Louis' best "home grown" model train show, organized by one of the area's oldest model train clubs, is a family event, and all children attend FREE. The show features an entire gymnasium full of operating model train layouts and a second gymnasium with model trains for sale. Attendees might catch a glimpse of a hundred-car coal model train, a half-inch high passenger train with working horns and lights, and model steam locomotives with whistles and real steam. Kids will have the chance to get up close and personal with a large "Garden Railroad" featuring multiple trains running on the gymnasium floor.
OPERATING MODEL TRAIN LAYOUTS INCLUDE:
~ Large operating layout made entirely of LEGOs
~ Five-time First Place Award-Winning Layout
~ Thomas the Tank Engine model train
~ Dozens of meticulously detailed scenes, including a lock and dam and automobile plant
~ The latest in digital remote model train control and authentic train sounds.
WHEN: October 12 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. October 13: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road
COST: $7 for adults - KIDS GET IN FREE! (Includes students with ID)
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GARDENER'S CORNER
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GARDENING TIP OF THE WEEK, FROM THE KIRKWOOD GARDEN CLUB
As the weather and the ground cools, it is a great time to plant spring flowering bulbs. Tulips, daffodils, and crocus are just some of the choices available. Follow the package directions for the proper depth of the bulb to be planted. Squirrels can be a pest since they like to dig up the bulbs you plant. One trick is to plant your bulbs and then cover with some landscape fabric and top with some mulch. Remove the landscape fabric in January. The other option is to keep an eye out for bulbs that have been dug up and just replant. You'll lose some in the process, so you may want to buy a few extra. As with any newly planted material, water well after planting.
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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BENEFITS OF STREET TREES
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WE NEED YOUR TREE PLANTING IDEAS
Having trees on the street and in right-of-way areas is a great way to provide cooling shade for on-street parking, which reduces the heat island effect and auto emissions and can help with stormwater runoff. Click here to visit the Urban Forestry Commission page on the City's Website, and then scroll down and click on the "Benefits of Street Trees" document to learn more. Why is this important? On that same page, you can also click on the Street Tree Request Form to request that a tree be planted in the right-of-way (ROW) in front of your house. Kirkwood's City Council and Urban Forestry Commission are working together to purchase new street trees, but they want your ideas and feedback on where the trees should be planted. Follow the directions on the form. Thank you!
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KIRKWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Adult Programs: ~ Wednesday, October 9, 10 am. Searching the Ancestry. com Database for Family Information and Military Records. Join staff members Patty Hunt and Pat Rohan for information and tips using Ancestry.com. ~ Monday, October 14, 7 pm. Life Will Never Be the Same: Bringing Baby Home. Learn about the big changes in your life after baby arrives from Diane Sanford, Ph.D. ~ Wednesday, October 16, 2pm. Mystery Readers Book Club. We are discussing Bryant and May on the Loose: a Peculiar Crimes Unit Mystery by Christopher Fowler. ~ Thursday, October 17, 7pm. Understanding the Affordable Care Act. Presented by the Missouri Foundation for Health. ~ Thursday, October 17, 7 pm. Classics Revisited. F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Join staff member Katie Collins as she lieads a discussion on a book you always meant to read. ~ Saturday, October 19, 2pm. Maintaining Your Home Series: Maintaing the Exterior of Your Home. Join Billl Riggs of Riggs Construction as he talks about ways to keep the exterior of your home in good repair with an up-to-date appearance. ~ Sunday, October 20, 2pm. Music in the Library. Cellist Garry Lee. ~ Saturday, October 26, 10 am. Saturday Morning Perks Book Club. We are discussing The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon. ~ Thursday, October 31, 7pm. St. Louis Mystery - Hoax or Literary Phenomena? Join Bev Schuetz tell the story of Pearl Curran who wrote literature through the spirit of Patience Worth in early 20th century St. Louis. 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 THE EDITOR: The Mini Blog
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Today's T.I.L.T. (Things I Love on Thursdays): Fall weather and fall-weather clothes (boots and cords!), the Cardinals in the Playoffs, opening home game (today) for the  Blues (we bleed red AND blue around here), warm pumpkin bread with chocolate chips, putting the finishing touches on a new walking tour brochure for the historic neighborhoods of Kirkwood (thanks to Mike Swoboda and his graphic arts class at Meramec for the design and to the Kirkwood-Des Peres Chamber of Commerce and the Kirkwood Downtown Business District for underwriting the printing costs!), Fall nature walks (see schedule above), the Kirkwood Fire Department (next week is Fire Prevention Week - check out our display at the Kirkwood Public Library and read all about fire prevention on the City Blog - here!), and the Kirkwood Police Department - be sure to stop by the "Day Out" Open House at the PD this Saturday (details above)! I guess you can tell that Fall is my favorite time of year. THIS weekend, I'll be at the Chamber's First Annual Mini Golf Tournament, so if you're going, be sure to say hi! 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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