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City of Kirkwood
February 27, 2014
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK:  The Barthelmass Family of Kirkwood was honored for its many years of service to the community at the February 7 Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber Installation and Gala. Pictured left to right: Kirkwood Mayor Art McDonnell, Amy Barthelmass, Missouri State Representative Rick Stream, Scott Barthelmass, April Barthelmass, Kathy Barthelmass, Matt Barthelmass, Carrie Ernst, Rob Ernst, Valerie Barthelmass, Todd Barthelmass.
COMING UP IN KIRKWOOD

MARCH IS A BUSY MONTH:

  • "How to Get a Job and Keep It" Kirkwood Public Library, Friday, February 28, 3:30 p.m. An after-school program for teenagers, covering how to prepare a resume, how to dress, what to do after you're hired, and more. Free and open to all teens. Presented by Lynda Higbee, from Higbee & Associates, and Georgia Ragland, Kirkwood's assistant chief administrative officer.  
  • Artists' Boutique. Fine Arts & Crafts Show, Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road, March 1 and 2, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Art at the Station: The photography of Brian Nedwek and Fritz Schaeffer will be on display in March at the Kirkwood Train Station, 110 W. Argonne Avenue. Opening reception is Thursday, March 6, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Art may be viewed when the Station is open for passengers. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Donations are welcome.
  • Stargazing in Kirkwood Park. Saturday, March 8, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., all ages.       Members from the St. Louis Astronomical Society will set up their telescopes and find an array of stellar objects for participants to view. This is an outdoor event so dress for the weather. If clouds or rain is forecast, it will be canceled. Free and open to the public. Meet in the parking lot by the playground, off Adams.
  • Kirkwood Theatre Guild presents Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. March 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Community Center. For times and ticket information, call 314-821-9956.
  • Kirkwood Historical Society's Quarterly Meeting: Tuesday, March 11, 7:00 p.m., Mudd's Grove, 302 W. Argonne Avenue. Marie Andel will present a video of the 1993 archaeological dig at Mudd's Grove. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public.
  • Due Date for Rainscape Rebates - Last Round:  Friday, March 21, 2014 (original due date was February 12. Project notifications will be distributed on April 18. For complete information, visit their Website at DeerCreekAlliance.org.  
A SALUTE TO MIKE BROWN:  YOU'RE INVITED!
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR MIKE BROWN RETIREMENT PARTY

Please Note:  If you are planning to attend this event, we need to receive your reservation form and payment by Monday, March 3 - so we can get a final number to Greenbriar.  Here are the details:

"A Salute to Mike Brown," marking the retirement and celebrating the career of long-time  Kirkwood Chief Administrative Officer Mike Brown, will be held Friday, March 7, 2014, at Greenbriar Hills Country Club, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.  Schedule: 6:30 pm: Reception and Cash Bar.7:30 pm: Dinner.Program following dinner.

Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come/first-served basis. Dress is dressy casual, but Greenbriar does have a no-denim policy.  Dinner is a dual entree of Chicken Modiga & Grilled Grouper. Tickets are $45 per person. For more information, please call 314-822-5801. To RSVP, visit the City Website here to download an invitation, and then either mail it with your check or bring it to City Hall, 139 S. Kirkwood Road. 
GARDENING TIP OF THE WEEK!

JOIN US ON MARCH 4!

Everyone is invited to the Kirkwood Garden Club meeting on Tuesday, March 4.  The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a presentation by a Master Gardener discussing hydrangeas.  Information will cover the various types, planting and caring for these beautiful shrubs.  The meeting will be held at the Kirkwood Community Center.  For more information, visit our Website (below).  

 

The Kirkwood Garden Club periodically shares a Gardening Tip of the Week with 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.  

KIRKWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY MARCH PROGRAMMING

ADULT EVENTS:

~ Saturday, March 1, 10am.  Saturday Morning Perks Book Club. We will discuss The Good American by Alex George.

~ Sunday, March 2, 2pm.  Music in the Library.  Water Taxi is performing.

~ Monday, March 10, 10am-2pm.  Free Tax Preparation.  Sign up required.  Call 821-5770 x1012.

~ Tuesday, March 11, 1:30 pm.  Cinema KPL.  We are showing The Shop Around the Corner. 

~ Wednesday, March 19, 2pm.  Mystery Readers Book Club.  We will discuss The Book of Killowen by Erin Hart. Kirkwood Public Library

~ Saturday, March 22, 2pm.  Maintaining Your Home:  Kitchens and Baths.  Learn the latest in kitchen and bath design, cabinetry, floors, lightining, fixtures and amenities.

~ Thursday, March 27, 2pm.  STL250:  Mystery and Glamour of the Veiled Prophet Festivities. Beverly Schuetz reveals the history and traditions of the Veiled Prophet and His Court of Love & Beauty.  Sponsored by Friends of KPL.

~ Friday, March 28, 10am. Searching For Grants on Foundation Directory Online Database. Join Pat Rohan for tips on searching the database, contacting foundations, and grant writing.


EVENTS FOR CHILDREN:

~ Monday, March 3, 4-5pm.  Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!  Celebrate everything Seuss. Activities, crafts and cake.  All ages.

~ Monday, March 3, 6:30 pm.  Family Book Club Jr.  We will discuss Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo.  For grades 2-3 and their parents.

~ Wednesday, March 5, 4pm.  After School Special:  Lego Club.

~ Monday, March 10, 7pm.  Family Book Club.  We will discuss 11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass.  For grades 4-6 and their parents.

~ Wednesday, March 12, 4pm.  After School Special:  Science Fun.

~ Tuesday, March 18, 1:30pm.  Spring Break Craft Project.  Get ready for spring with a fun make & take project.

~ Wednesday, March 26, 4pm.  After School Special:  Make & Take Craft.

 

STORY TIMES: 

~ Weekly Story Times: Tuesdays, 10am, Wednesdays, 10am. All ages.

~ Books for Babies:  Thursdays, 9:30am, 6-24 months and caregivers.

~ First Steps Storytime:  Thursdays, 10:30am. Young 2s.

 

TEEN EVENTS:  

~ Wednesday, March 5, 5-7pm.  Game Nite.  Come to the library and hang out with your fellow teens while playing old and new board games.

~ Monday, March 10, 5:30-7:30pm.  DIY Minecraft Server.  Learn how to set up your own Minecraft server.

~ Friday, March 21, 3-5pm.  LEGO Building.  What will you create?  LEGOs available for building and general mayhem.  Creations will be put on display.

 

AND WE ARE BLOGGING...

Don't forget to check out the blog posts of Kirkwood Public Library staffers on the City's Blog, right here. 

 

Your Kirkwood Public Library is located at 140 E. Jefferson Avenue.  For additional information or to register for programs, call 821-5770.
FROM THE EDITOR: The Mini Blog
Throwback Thursday... I have been thumbing through old photographs, trying to find some to use in a slide show presentation for the March 7 celebration of Mike Brown, Kirkwood's retiring Chief Administrative Officer (tickets are still available - see above).  It is fascinating to see history unfold in some of the large 8x10 black and white photos in the boxes I've located (photo, right, is of the old pool). It is equally fun and funny to see more recent color photos of some of my colleagues here at City Hall, from back in the day.  You know, that day when they were much younger.  I am a fairly recent City employee (five years), so there were a couple of people I work with every day (Kirkwood Police Officer Jim Cox, for one) that I did not even recognize in these photos. Time is a funny thing.

Speaking of time, it's time for the OSCARS!!  A friend of mine hosts an Oscar party every year, wherein we eat fun foods and compete to see who can predict the most winners.  I have won the contest just once.  Each year I try to see as many of the nominees as I can, but this year bad weather hindered my efforts.  I never made it down to see the short/live-action nominees at the Tivoli, but I'm hoping to do so tomorrow.  This is going to be a difficult year in the Best Picture category.  There were several very good films (and I don't say that every year).  I liked "August: Osage County" the best...until I saw "12 Years a Slave," both of which were riveting films.  I also admit to a fondness for the "who wore what" and "who said what" categories, of the event itself:  This Sunday, March 2, 7:00 p.m., on ABC.  (And don't forget to check out the Library's blog post on Oscar-related books and movies and other cool stuff - click here.)

Are you finding it hard to believe that March opens its doors for us on Saturday?  I'm hearing about a possible snow storm on Sunday (don't shoot the messenger, please), but then just a week later, on March 9, daylight savings time will be back, so can consistent warm weather be far behind?  Let's hope not.

Have a great weekend. Stay warm, and see you next Thursday!

Beth von Behren, Happenings Editor 
City of Kirkwood
139 S. Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood, MO  63122
314-822-5894
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