MARCH HAPPENINGS:

• 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 tonight, 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 THIS SATURDAY: 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.
• Lifeline Screening: Tuesday, March 11, at the Kirkwood Community Center.  Screening for stroke/carotid artery, heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease, osteoporosis risk.  Pre-registration is required. Call 888-653-6450. 
• Wizard of Oz Auction:  From the collection of Elaine Willingham, Saturday, March 29, Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road.  Doors open at 11:00 a.m. For more information, visit EstateAuctionPros.com (314-952-7355) or RobertsvilleAuction.com (636-675-5566. 
• 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.    

APRIL HAPPENINGS:  SAVE THE DATE! 

• Chamber Grand Marketplace EXPO:  Tuesday, April 1, 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the Kirkwood Des Peres Area Chamber. The public is invited to shop and taste at the 26th Annual Grand Marketplace Expo, at the Holiday Inn SW Route 66, 10709 Watson Road, at Lindbergh in Sunset Hills. This festive free event features more than 80 exhibitors and several local restaurants that will be providing free tastes and sips of their delicious fare. The variety of exhibitors ranges from hair cuts to hospitals. In addition, attendees can take a chance on winning a $500 Walgreens gift card or dinner for six at Café Provencal. Also, the Premier Prize Wheel will be back with lots of great items.  
• Taste of Webster/Kirkwood:  Shepherd's Center of Webster/Kirkwood - Taste of Webster/Kirkwood, April 27, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the Community Center. Call 314-395-0988 for information. 

SPRING IS ON THE WAY! 

As the snow melts, take a look around your yard and gardens.  You may be surprised to see daffodils and tulips breaking through the soil.  Surprise lilies in my yard are also starting to emerge.  Although more cold weather may be coming our way, it shouldn't impact the flowering of these plants.  At most you may have some leaves that brown at the tips.  Spring really is on the way!

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.  

~ Thursday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Craft Day.  Preschoolers and their special adults are invited to make crafts to take home. Ages 3-6. Registration required.  

~ Friday, March 14, 2:00 p.m. Spring Break Movie: Monsters University. Running time: 104 minutes. MPAA rating: G  

~ Wednesday, March 26, 4:30 p.m. Tweensday: 8-bit Art. From Mario to Minecraft, create your favorite videogame characters in the real world by melting fuse beads together to achieve that pixelated look. Supplies provided. Grades 3-6. 

~ Friday, March 7, 6:00 p.m. Laser Tag Lock-In. Don't miss your chance to team up with other teens and play laser tag in the library stacks. Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon. Grades 6-12. Registration required.  

~ Wednesday, March 12, 4:30 p.m. LED Throwies and Electric Origami.  Experiment with circuits to create magnetic lights and an origami balloon that really lights up. Grades 6-12. Registration required.

~ Friday, March 21, 6:00 p.m. 8-bit Art.  From Mario to Minecraft, create your favorite videogame characters in the real world by melting fuse beads together to achieve that pixelated look. Supplies provided. Grades 6-12. Registration required.  

~ Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 p.m.  Teen Book Club: Mysteries and Mayhem.  Do you like to read, eat snacks, and talk to people? Bring your favorite mystery picks to teen book club and find out about new titles you may enjoy. Come just for the book talk or stay for Teen Advisory Group. Grades 6-12.  

~ Wednesday, March 26, 7:30 p.m.  TAG: Techno Creations. Create bracelets, key chains, sculptures and much more using discarded computer parts. Grades 6-12. Registration requested.  

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.