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September 17,2015


Welcome to the annual GREENTREE edition of Kirkwood Happenings.   Below is a photo of your 2015 Greentree Planning Committee after their visit to City Council on September 3.



Pictured above (left to right):  Debbie Stream, Cindy Coombs (in hat), Deb Zisser (rear), Pat Jones (holding crystal ball), Linda Ross (Rear), Peggy Childress, Becky Engelbrecht, Jim Biekert (rear), Murray Pounds (rear), Katie Burckhalter, Bob Mosby (rear), Mary Hussman, Carol Carpenter.

Some members are missing from the photo.  Here is the full Committee list:

Cindy Coombs, Chair. Alvin Reid, First Vice Chair. Debbie Stream, Second Vice Chair. Murray Pounds, staff liaison. Bill Burckhalter, photographer. Katie Burckhalter, photographer. Dan Graham, food booths. Kirk Hutchison, food booths. Devin Graham, food booths. Joe Walsh, food booths. Kevin Miller, fundraising. Bob Mosby, entertainment. Debbie Zisser, party in the park. Linda Ross, party in the park. Peggy Childress, parade. Brandie Martine, parade. Lloyd Todd, parade logistics. Mary Hussman, arts & crafts. Carol Carpenter, arts & crafts. Kim Nielsen, kids' day. Kristen Docter, kids' day. Tricia Biere, kids' day. Mike Hedrich, classic car show. Becky Engelbrecht, tennis tournament.  Pat Jones, folklife. Stephen Hall, Missouri fiddlers. Vesta Johnson, Missouri fiddlers. Scott Barthelmass, site coordinator. Todd Barthelmass, site coordinator. Matt Barthelmass, site coordinator. Carrie Ernst, site coordinator. Rob Ernst, site coordinator. Kathy Barthelmass, site coordinator. Fred L Burk, sailboat regatta. David Hufford, shuttles. Gerry Biedenstein, council liaison. Curt Carron, parks & recreation staff. Louise Marcolla, parks & recreation staff. Jim Cox, police liaison. Dan Andert, police liaison. Beth von Behren, publicity. Leo Meyer, fire department liaison. Steve Knapp, fire department liaison.

In Memoriam:  Mike Keehn, 1948 to 2015.  Mike coordinated the Greentree Car Show for many years. 

Shuttle and Parking for Greentree
Thank You to SSM St Clare for Sponsoring the Greentree Shuttle
 
The Greentree Festival Shuttle will run continuously on Friday night from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., in addition to running continuously on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to the close of the festival both days.  The Greentree shuttle is FREE and accessible to those with disabilities. To use the wheelchair-accessible shuttle, the wheelchair must be certified for mobile transportation.

To access the shuttle:  Park at St. Louis Community College at Meramec, in Lots R and S, on the northeast corner of the campus, easily accessible from Geyer Road and Rose Hill Avenue.  Look for the yellow school bus.  It will take you to the drop-off and pick-up point on Amphitheatre Drive near the water tower in the park.

To view a map of the Meramec campus as well as Mapquest directions, visit this page of the Greentree Website:  www.KirkwoodMO.org/Shuttle
 
There will be limited parking in the Community Center lot and on nearby streets. 
Let's Dance!
Main Stage Entertainment Schedule
 
Sponsored by SSM St. Clare Health Center

Friday, September 18:
Fabulous Motown Revue, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Lions' Amphitheatre

Saturday, September 19:
  • Noon  Falling Fences
  • 2:30 p.m.  Funky Butt Brass Band
  • 5:00 p.m.  Tommy Halloran's Guerrilla Swing

Sunday, September 20:
  • Noon  The Loot Rock Gang
  • 2:45 p.m.  Jeremiah Johnson Band
 
Please visit the City's Facebook page for additional information on all our Main Stage artists.
Let's Play!
Kids' Day Entertainment Schedule

Sponsored by Zisser Tire & Auto and Tropical Moose

Saturday, September 19:
  • 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Magic House, SSM Bike Helmets, Obstacle Course
  • 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Balloon Artist, Face Painting
  • 11:00 a.m. Ronald McDonald
  • Noon:  Lucile Rapp Dance Studio
  • 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.  Circus Workshop
  • 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.  Strolling Entertainer
  • 3:00 p.m.  Tekno Bubbles

Sunday, September, 20:
  • 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Magic House, SSM Bike Helmets, Balloon Artist, Face Painting, Obstacle Course
  • 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.   Circus Workshop, Strolling Entertainer
  • 3:00 p.m.  Babaloo
Wine Garden
Entertainment Schedule and Hours
 
Friday, September 18:
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Apollos

Saturday, September 19:
  • 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Bob Lucas and the SOBs
  • 3:00-7:00 p.m.  Maple Jam Band
Sunday, September 20:
12:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Water Taxi
 
Folkfife Festival
Missouri Fiddlers' Schedule
 
Folklife Festival Sponsor:  OneMain Financial

Saturday, September 19:
  • Noon:  Steve and the Hometown Band
  • 1:00 p.m.  Country Folks
  • 2:00 p.m.  Miss Crystal and Pretty Good String Band
  • 3:00 p.m.  Sappington Creek
  • 4:00 p.m. Road House Band
  • 5:00 p.m.  Tim Leitner

Sunday, September 20:
  • Noon:  Steve and the Hometown Band
  • 1:00 p.m.  Sunshine Gospel
  • 2:00 p.m.  Windy Ridge
  • 3:00 p.m.  Bill and Tim
  • 4:00 p.m.  Mound City  Slickers
 
The Parade!
Parade Route and Street Closures
 
The annual Greentree parade will step off at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 19, from Kirkwood High School, 801 West Essex, and will conclude no later than noon.

PARADE ROUTE:  The parade starts on West Essex at Kirkwood High School. It travels east to Kirkwood Road and turns south on Kirkwood Road heading to West Argonne. It turns west on West Argonne toward Geyer Road, where the parade ends at the Community Center parking lot.

Kirkwood Police will close the following streets during the parade:

  • Kirkwood Road from Monroe north to Jewel Avenue
  • West Essex from Kirkwood Road west to Chopin
  • West Argonne from Kirkwood Road west to Geyer Road
Taylor Avenue (east of Kirkwood Road) will be the detour route. Signs will be posted, and the affected streets will be reopened as soon as the parade ends.
But That's Not All
There's also the:
  • Canine Frisbee Contest (Friday night)
  • Kids' Dog Show (Friday night)
  • Classic Car and Truck Show (Sunday)
  • Tennis Tournament (going on this week)
  • Sailboat Regatta (Sunday)
  • Book Fair (all weekend!)

For the full schedule of all events and programming at this weekend's festival, please visit this page of the Festival Website:

 
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
The Greentree Festival Would Not Be Possible Without the Generous Sponsorship of the Following:
 
SSM St. Clare Health Center: 
Main Stage Entertainment and Shuttle Sponsor
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OneMain Financial:  FolkLife Festival Sponsor

Deaconess Faith Community Nurse Ministries:  Main Information Booth Sponsor

Zisser Tire & Auto:  Kids' Day Sponsor

Waterway Car Wash:  Lost Kids' Booth Sponsor

Stream Benefits Group:  Tennis Tournament Sponsor

Commerce Bank:  Arts & Crafts Area Sponsor

Amtrak / Missouri RiverRunner:  Party in the Park Sponsor

PJ's Tavern:  Parade Sponsor

Kirkwood Home and Landscape: Parade Sponsor

Tropical Moose:  Kids' Day Sponsor

Planning Design Studio:  Dog Show / Canine Frisbee Contest Sponsor

Pet Supplies Plus:  Dog Show / Canine Frisbee Sponsor


Thank you. 
Gardening Tip
If You Plan to Dig!

Before planting materials with significant root balls such as trees and larger shrubs, check the location of underground utilities.  Call Dig Rite 1-800-344-7843 or 811 at least three days before you dig.  This is a FREE service.  All utility lines on your property will be marked in the areas you plan to dig.  (The markers used are not permanent and won't damage any lawns or plants currently in place.)  This is also true for new garden spaces and areas that will be tilled.  It is wise to avoid planting trees around sewer lines.  Roots will seek out the moisture in the sewer and can, over time, crack the sewer pipes.  Gas lines tend to be shallow, especially for gas lights and BBQ grills, so take care if digging in those areas.  It is easier to be safe than sorry!


The Kirkwood Garden Club writes a Gardening Tip for most editions of Happenings.  For more information about the club, check out their Website at KirkwoodGardenClub.org. New members and guests, both men and women, are welcome to attend their meetings and events.  Meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Kirkwood Community Center.

Save the Date(s)
Coming up in Kirkwood in October 

  • Art at the Station for October: The Oil and Mixed Media work of Anne Horsfall, September 28 through November 2.  Reception: Thursday, October 1. 

  • Art at the Library: Featured artists in October and November: Residents of Parc Provence. Receptions: Friday, October 2, 5:30 p.m., at Kirkwood Public Library.
  • Kirkwood-Oakland Day Out, Saturday, October 3, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Kirkwood Police Department, 131 W. Madison Avenue.
  • Family NERF War, Saturday, October 3, 10:00 a.m., Community Center
  • Medical Collection Donation Drive, Saturday, October 10, at 14 area Walgreens locations, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visit their Website for full details: www.stlhelp.org.
  • Final Community Day for 2015:  Saturday, October 10, Meacham Park, 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
  • Imagination Station, Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 p.m. FREE.  Meet at Kirkwood Farmers' Market. 
  • Rummage Sale at the Community Center. FREE to shop.  Saturday, October 17, 8:00 a.m. to noon. 
 
More details for all events will be coming in the October 1 edition of Kirkwood Happenings. 
The Finish Line...
Don't Rain on My Parade!
 
Watching the weather app...  It's true.  Beginning the week prior to the Greentree Festival, those of us City employees who work on the festival start watching the weather forecast every single day.  Just a couple of days ago, Weather.com was predicting rain on Friday. Yesterday, they were predicting clear skies on Friday but rain on Saturday.

Today:  VOILA!!  No rain is predicted all weekend - except overnight Friday night.

Of course that could change in a St. Louis Minute.

This year, City employees are particularly focused on the parade because one of our own - Police Officer Jim Cox - will be serving as this year's Parade Grand Marshal.  Jim is the City's Community Services Officer and one of the first people I worked with at the City. I will miss him greatly when he retires next year. He has been a member of the Greentree Festival Planning Committee for years, and if you are a regular parade watcher, you have seen him at the front of the parade on his motorcycle. This year he will be in a car (because he has to be able to wave!) The photo below is Jim at a meeting earlier this year.




I don't know about you, but I am looking forward to some fun music and food this weekend.  I hope to see you there!

Beth von Behren
PIO/Happenings Editor