The Art at the Station opening reception for the Advanced Placement art students from Kirkwood High School will be held tonight, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Kirkwood Train Station, 110 W. Argonne (corner of Kirkwood Road).  The students' art work will be on display throughout April. 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.     

St. Louis HELP accepts:

• 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
• And more:  BUT PLEASE, no oxygen or medications

Clean the attic, garage, or basement, and make a tax-deductible donation of your medical equipment at one of the designated Walgreen's drop-off locations on May 3, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Walgreens' Locations:

• 8571 Watson Road, corner of Elm, in Webster, 962-5545
• 9801 Manchester, corner of Kortwright, in Rock Hill, 963-3256 
• 13992 Manchester Road, corner of Weidman, in Manchester, 636-227-9228
• 1 Grasso Plaza (Gravois at S. Rock Hill) in Affton, 631-8800
• 3920 Hampton Avenue, corner of Chippewa, in South City, 351-2100
• 1001 Bowles Avenue, corner of 141, in Fenton, 636-343-0754 

FRIENDS' BOOK FAIR OPENS APRIL 23 

The Friends of the Kirkwood Public Library will once again hold its annual Book Fair to benefit the library. This year, the sale will be held at 12309 Old Big Bend Boulevard, just east of the I-270 and Big Bend intersection (in the old McDonnell's Market building). The sale will offer fiction and nonfiction books at bargain prices in a wide variety of categories. Cash or checks will be accepted, but no credit or debit card.

Dates and hours:

~ Sunday, April 27, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Bag of Books Sale: As in the past, on Sunday, all the books you can fit into a bag (which will be provided) may be purchased for $5. Special thanks to A-Mrazek Moving Systems, for providing storage and transportation services, and to Art McDonnell, for providing the space for this sale.

~ Saturday, April 19:  The Edgar Denison Spring Wildflower Walk will be held at Emmenegger Nature Park, 11991 Stoneywood Drive, in Kirkwood, Missouri, on Saturday, April 19, starting at 1:30 p.m.  Please meet at the trailhead kiosk by the creek.  This walk will be led by George Yatskievych, Ph.D., Missouri Botanical Gardens' Native Plants Botanist and Curator of Steyermark's Flora of Missouri.  Participants will enjoy walking the wildflower paths beloved by Edgar Denison with a renowned botanist who hiked the same trails with Edgar himself.

~ Saturday, May 10:  Exploring the River's Edge, led by John Christensen, Webster Groves Nature Study Society, will also be held at Emmenegger Nature Park, on Saturday, May 10, from 10:00 a.m. until noon.   Come explore the hiking path next to the Meramec River in Emmenegger.  Learn how the plants have adapted to live along the river corridor and in the flood plain.  Wear hiking shoes and weather-appropriate gear, and bring a camera and notebook, if desired.   Meet at the trailhead kiosk by the creek.

ALL WALKS will be held rain or shine. These programs are free and open to all ages.

When a forsythia in your yard or a neighbor's yard blooms, it is time to apply a weed and feed product on your lawn.  These products combine a pre-emergent that keeps seeds from germinating and a fertilizer for grass growth.  Beware:  The pre-emergent will also keep grass seed from germinating.  Prior to applying these products, clean up any leaves that have accumulated on your lawn.  Follow package directions for the amount to be used and ways to apply.  Good news, fewer dandelions and weeds.  Bad news, more frequent grass cutting.

P.S. Look for the Kirkwood Garden Club booth at the Earth Day festivities on April 19th, in the Farmer's Market Greenway.

MARCH / APRIL HAPPENINGS:

• Art at the Station: Kirkwood High School Advanced Placement (AP) Art Students' work will be on display in April. 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.
• 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. 

APRIL HAPPENINGS AT OAK BEND LIBRARY  

For Kids and Families: 

~ Thursday, April 24, 10:00 a.m. Tech Talks @ OB: Windows 8.  Join library staff in the computer lab as we discuss new and interesting topics in computers and technology. This month we take a look at the Windows 8 operating system. Adults. Registration required.