GET YOUR ID CARDS BEFORE THE LINES GET LONG!  

Parks and Recreation-issued ID card. No other form of ID will be accepted. Resident ID cards are $5 each, both for originals and replacements, and they are good for up to three years. To obtain an ID CARD, each purchaser 16 and older must present a valid and current Missouri Driver's License, showing resident address, and a current utility (gas, water, electric, phone) bill, bank statement or voter ID card, issued to their home address within the last three months. Purchasers age 15 and under must be accompanied by a person living at the same address who can present these documents. Everyone 4 and over MUST have an ID card. Each ID card holder will be allowed up to four guests per day, with a maximum allowance of 16 guests per family per day. All guests will pay the nonresident guest daily admission fees.

PLEASE check your ID card's expiration date. All cards that expired in 2013 must be renewed this year, with the above-mentioned documents.  

NONRESIDENTS (anyone who does not live in Kirkwood, Glendale, or Oakland) - NEW: In addition to entering the pool as a guest of a resident, nonresidents (NR) may purchase a NR ID card or a NR season pass. The NR ID card costs $30 per year per person and will allow the nonresident to pay the NR daily fee of $8. NR season passes cost $120 for youth (4-17), $145 for an adult (18-64), $120 for a senior citizen (65+), and $315 for a family of three (each additional family member costs $30). To obtain a NR ID card, each purchaser 16 and older must present a valid, current Missouri Driver's License showing current address. Purchases age 15 and younger must be accompanied by a person living at the same address who can present the documents listed above. Everyone 4 and older must have an ID card. Each ID card will be allowed up to four guests per day, with a maximum allowance of 16 guests per family per day. All guests will pay the nonresident guest daily admission fee.

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING!  

Happy first day of spring!  It is hard to believe with the weather we have had this winter, but we are in a drought situation.  We are almost two inches behind on rainfall.  Take time on the days with temperatures above freezing to water your trees, shrubs, and perennials.  Also take a look for any damage the winter storms may have caused.  Trim away any broken, cracked or stripped areas of trees or shrubs.

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.  

MARCH / APRIL HAPPENINGS:

• Art at the Station: The photography of Brian Nedwek and Fritz Schaeffer continues through March 31.   In April:  Kirkwood High School Advanced Placement (AP) Art Students' work will be on display. Please join us for their opening reception on Thursday, April 3, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., at the Train Station, corner of Argonne and Kirkwood Road.  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.(Pictured: 2013 AP Student Andrea Keltz's art work.)  
• 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). 
• Farmers' Market Opens:  Friday, April 4.  Vendors this year include Brad's Kettle Corn, CJ's Produce and Plants, Farrar Out Farm, God's Green Earth, Legacy Chutney, Menard Farms, Missouri Wildflowers, Missouri Rhine Valley Association, My Coconut Kitchen, Old Ways Soap Company, On the Wind, Robinson Family Farm, Summit Produce, Three Spring Farms, and Tropical Moose/Walkaway Waffles. The Market is located at the corner of Argonne Drive and North Taylor Avenue.  
• Electronics Recycling Drive:  Saturday, April 19, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Hosted by Kirkwood Sanitation, at the Public Works Building, 345 S. Fillmore Avenue. For a list of accepted materials, please visit www.RNAWorldwide.com. Televisions: The first one dropped off, per car, is free. After that, there will be a $15 charge per set. All other electronics will be accepted at no cost.   
• Earth Day at the Market:  April 19. This year's celebration includes Edgar Denison Day.  
• Kirkwood Rail Safety Day and Open House at the Train Station.  Saturday, April 19, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kirkwood Police and Fire, Missouri Operation Lifesaver, National Museum of Transport, Morse Telegraph Club, and Amtrak will be on hand. Also featured:  Operating model train layout and a drawing for free Amtrak tickets to Chicago or Kansas City. Food will be available from the American Legion. Live music by the Station Players from 10am to 1pm.

~ 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 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.