• The home has smoke alarms installed in each sleeping room, outside every sleeping area, and on each level. Note: If your home doesn't have smoke alarms, ask your landlord to install them.
• The smoke alarms are interconnected, so when one sounds, they all sound.
• The home has carbon monoxide alarms.
• Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are tested once a month.
• A list of emergency numbers, local fire and police departments, are posted on the refrigerator.
• For best protection, the ho me has a fire sprinkler system.
• There are two ways out of every room in the home.
• All windows and doors open easily.
• Escape routes are clear of clutter so they can be used.
• There is an outside meeting place in front of the home where everyone will meet if the smoke alarm sounds.
• Everyone in the home participates in home fire drills at least twice a year.
• I review the home escape plan with overnight guests.
• Smokers smoke outside and use sturdy, deep, non-tip ashtrays.
• One heat-producing appliance (such as a coffeemaker, toaster, space heater, etc.) is plugged into a receptacle outlet at a time.
• Porches and decks are clear of upholstered furniture, barbecue grills, fire pits, and chimineas.

Join David Robertson and the St. Louis Symphony for a FREE concert in Forest Park, celebrating the orchestra's 135th anniversary season.  The evening performance features classical favorites and highlights from the 2014-15 season, capped off with a fireworks spectacular at the base of Art Hill.  Pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and invite your family and friends to one of St. Louis' favorite musical events of the year!.  You can RSVP for the event on the Symphony's Facebook page!   David Robertson will be conducting the following:

~ SMITH arr. Sousa/Damrosch, The Star Spangled Banner

~ BERNSTEIN, Candide Overture

~ COPLAND, Hoe Down from Rodeo

~ KLAUS BADELT arr. Rickets, Pirates of the Carribean

~ RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, Capriccio espangol

~ WARD arr. Rothman, America the Beautiful

~ SOUSA, Stars and Stripes Forever 

 

TWISTED IMPROV IN KIRKWOOD!
Did you know that Kirkwood has its own performing improvisation group? Twisted Improv performs the 3rd Friday of each month at the Steam Boat Room, 314 South Clay. Call the Kirkwood Theatre Guild to get more details, 314-821-9956. 
 

ART AT THE STATION - AUGUST/SEPTEMBER: 

New:  The Kirkwood Area Arts Council will feature the nature photography of Kent Burgess from September 2 through 29.  Please join us for his opening reception on Thursday, September 4, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., at the Kirkwood Train Station, corner of Argonne and S. Kirkwood Road. Exhibits are free and open to the public. Art may be viewed when the station is open for passengers.    

 

SAVE THE DATE:  ARTISTS' BOUTIQUE, NOVEMBER 1 & 2

The Artists' Boutique celebrates 50 years of fine arts / fine crafts boutiques this year.  Their Fall 2014 event will be held at the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road, Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., both days. FREE Admission. Many vendors.  Plus:  Photo Booth, Attendance Drawings, Lazer Lights, Sara's Cupcake Truck, and More! 

 

If you have an arts event you would like the Kirkwood Arts Commission to consider for inclusion in its calendar, please send the information to:  Arts@KirkwoodMO.org.  

DOG POOL PARTIES:
Here's a chance for your four-legged friends to enjoy the cool Recreation Station waters!  Sponsored by the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation and Pool Paws for Humane Laws.  Current shot records, DHLPP and Rabies, must be provided.  Cost:  $10 per dog/owner.  $3 for each additional person. Two dates!
~ Tuesday, September 2, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
~ Thursday, September 4, 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. for dogs 25 pounds and smaller; 6:00-8:00 p.m. for all dogs.

Kirkwood Sanitation will once again host an electronics recycling drive at the Public Works Building, 345 S. Fillmore, on Saturday, September 20, from 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon.  What's recyclable?  We will accept pretty much anything that uses a cord or battery.  here are a few of the acceptable items (not all-inclusive):

Computers, printers, keyboards, laptops, hard drives, monitors, cell phones, pagers, radios, scanners, speakers, VCRs, DVD players, fax machines, answering machines, televisions (note exception below), stereos, furnaces, water heaters, air conditioners, microwave, power tools, kitchen appliances,and lawn and garden equipment (see note below).

Televisions:  Limit 1 television per car at no cost.  There will be a charge of $15 for each additional television.

Lawn and Garden Equipment:  Must have all oil and gas removed.

So - start gathering your items and help us keep them out of landfills!

~ 5pm to 10pm, Friday night (Please note: No arts & craft booths are open on Friday night)
~ 9am to 7pm, Saturday
~ 10am to 5pm, Sunday

The Greentree Parade steps off Saturday, September 13, at 10:00 a.m., in front of Kirkwood High School.  It winds through downtown Kirkwood, up Kirkwood Road, and heads back down Argonne toward Kirkwood Park.  (See related story below regarding the 4th-Annual Party in the Park.)

Fabulous Motown Revue:  Once again, the Fabulous Motown Revue will kick off the Festival on Friday night, on the main stage, at 6:30 p.m.

Bring your friends and family for the 4th Annual Party in the Park (formerly the Greentree  Dance) on Saturday, September 6, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the Lions' Pavilion in Kirkwood Park.  This year's Party will feature the live music of Boogie Chyld.  Tekno Bubbles will be on hand for the kids (see photo). Food trucks will be on hand with food to purchase, and beer, wine, and soft drinks will be available for purchase as well.  FREE EVENT. Sponsored by Amtrak.

September is a great month to revive your lawn.  If you have been fighting weeds, use an herbicide to kill them.  In 7-10 days you can plant new grass seed.  If weeds are not a problem, just over seed your lawn for more lush grass.  Rake up any fallen leaves and/or thatch in your lawn.  Sprinkle grass seed (by hand or spreader) over the desired areas.  A top dressing of compost will keep the seed in place and enrich the soil.  Water the area lightly.  Keep the seeded area damp (not soaked) until the new grass is established.  Do not use any weed preventer as this is generally a pre-emergent and will keep the grass seed from germinating.  Crab grass, dandelion, etc. prevention can be applied in the spring.  Allow the grass to grow several inches before mowing. 

 

 

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, August 28, 7:00 p.m. Richard S. Fuegner, a Kirkwood author, discusses his research and writing of A Nation Defiant:  Polish Resistance to the German Occupation of Poland. Copies of this recently published book will be available for sale. 

Kirkwood Public Library is located at 140 E. Jefferson Avenue in Downtown Kirkwood.  For additional information, please visit their Website at www.kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org or call 821-5770.

City of Kirkwood
139 S. Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood, MO  63122
314-822-5894
www.kirkwoodmo.org