Published:
06-14-2012
Plenty of fun activities on tap for this weekend. Take advantage of all that our great city has to offer.
Fireworks & the 4th of July
As firework stands
begin popping up throughout the metropolitan area, I want to join my
colleagues in reminding residents that fireworks are prohibited in the
City of St. Louis. Because of the serious risk of injury, we instead
encourage residents to come out and enjoy the Downtown riverfront
fireworks displays that are part of Fair St. Louis. These displays are
conducted by trained professional pyrotechnicians in accordance with
City laws. Let’s plan now to have a fun, safe Independence Day
celebration.
Upcoming Events
June 14 – Trailnet Open House
Trailnet will open its
offices on Thursday evening from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to answer
questions, show off its wide-ranging programs, and mix drinks in the
bike blender. Stop by to learn more about Trailnet and how its staff
incorporates biking into their daily life. Trailnet is located at 411
North Tenth Street, Suite 202 in Downtown St. Louis.
June 15 – Breakfast for Bikers, Downtown Bicycle Station
Trailnet will be
offering breakfast and coffee free to bikers on Friday from 7 a.m. to 9
a.m. at the Downtown Bicycle Station at 1011 Locust Street in Downtown
St. Louis. Subsequent dates in the Breakfast for Bikers series are July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19.
June 15 – 17 – Juneteenth Celebration, Fountain Park
The Neighbors of Fountain Park has partnered with Centennial Church to bring to the community the Fountain Park Juneteenth Celebration this
weekend. Activities include entertainment, guest speakers, worship
services, Father’s Day Tribute and more. Opening night festivities will
take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday. The fun will continue on
Saturday from1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the event will close with morning
worship from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Fountain Park is
located at Euclid and Fountain. For more information, call (314) 443-4081.
June 15 – 17 – St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival, Ballpark Village Lot
This year’s St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival will
be held at the Ballpark Village Lot next to Busch Stadium in Downtown
St. Louis. More than 15 St. Louis-area licensed breweries will offer a
variety of beers, poured during four sessions. Tickets will cost $35 at
the festival. For exact times of sessions and more details, visit http://www.stlbrewfest.com/ .
June 16 – Community Health Fair, Union Tabernacle M.B. Church
The LTS Love Outreach Ministry and the Union Tabernacle M.B. Church Health Unit will hold the 3rd Annual Community Health Fair and Meet the Professional event on
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church, located at 626 North
Newstead Avenue in the trendy Central West End neighborhood.
Participants will include the American Lung Association, Center for
Hearing and Speech, HealthStreet, St. Louis Children’s Hospital Asthma
Team and Siteman Cancer Center to name a few. There will be activities
for the children, and lunch will be provided. Questions? Call (314) 583-5042.
June 16 – Grand Reopening Celebration, Carondelet Branch Library
A Grand Reopening Celebration will
take place from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Carondelet Branch
Library located at 6800 Michigan Avenue. The festivities will kick off
with a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring welcoming remarks by
dignitaries and Library officials. The Branch will open for business
immediately afterward. Be sure to stop by and see the completely
restored and renewed interior of this 100+-year-old facility. To learn
more, visit the web site at http://www.slpl.org/ .
June 16 – Places for Pets Adoption Event, various locations
Sponsored by the St. Louis Petlover Coalition, the Places for Pets Adoption Event will
celebrate the many locations throughout St. Louis for pet adoption and
fun destinations for pets and their people. More than 100 homeless dogs
and cats will look for their forever homes during Saturday’s event. The
event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a list of all the locations,
visit http://www.stlpetlover.org/ .
June 16 – Chef Demonstrations, Soulard Market
Looking to expand your
cooking skills? Chef Lawrence Hutchinson with L’Ecole Culinaire will be
in the Plaza at Soulard Market from 10 a.m. to Noon on Saturday
demonstrating culinary techniques and how to use them in a variety of
recipes. Bon appetit!
June 16 – Arts & Crafts Fair, Soulard Market Park
The Arts & Crafts Fair will
be at Soulard Market Park this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop for
special handmade items by local artists. Soulard Market Park is located
at the corner of 9thand Lafayette. Subsequent dates for the Soulard Market Park Arts & Crafts Fair are July 21 and August 18.
June 16 – Live Music at the Plaza, Soulard Market
The Roadhouse Band
will perform from Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Plaza at Soulard
Market. Shop the Market for fresh produce, then visit the Plaza for live
musical entertainment. For more information about activities at Soulard
Market, visit the web site at http://www.soulardmarketstl.com/ .
June 16 – Ronald McDonald House Ride, St. Louis Community College – Forest Park Campus
The 3rd Annual Ronald McDonald House Ride will
be this Saturday, starting and ending on the campus of St.
Louis Community College – Forest Park. The Century Fondo timed ride will
begin at 6:40 a.m.; all other rides will depart at 7 a.m. Riders may
choose from a 6-mile Fun Ride with Ronald McDonald, 34-mile Fitness
Challenge, 62-Mile Metric Century, and 100-mile Century. Enjoy
activities for all ages, including rest stops, lunch, a massage tent,
face painting and much more. Price varies from $30 - $60. For more
information and to register, call (314) 932-4116 or visit http://www.rmhcstl.com/ride .
June 16 – Tower Grove Heights Neighborhood Association’s 25th Anniversary Block Party
The Tower Grove Heights Neighborhood Association will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a Block Party on
Saturday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the intersection of Spring Avenue and
Connecticut. Enjoy live music, complimentary beverages, and activities
for the entire family. Feel free to bring your own additional food/drink
and spend time with your neighbors in the
scenic Tower Grove Heights neighborhood. For more information, log on tohttp://www.towergroveheights.com/ .
June 16 – Neighborhood Block Sale, Oleatha Avenue
Residents of the 5000
Block of Oleatha Avenue, and the surrounding area, will be having a
Neighborhood Block Sale on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items for sale
will be in either the backyard or the garage. For more information,
call (314) 802-7798.
June 16 – 2012 Mid-America Army Birthday Ball
June 14th will mark the 237th birthday of America’s Army. To celebrate, the 2012 Mid-America Army Birthday Ball will
be held this Saturday, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency St.
Louis at the Arch, 315 Chestnut Street in beautiful Downtown St. Louis.
Cost is $50 per person. No charge for Ustranscom and SDDC Army E6 and
below with guest. If you would like to attend, call (618) 220-5050.
June 16 – Free Concert, Lafayette Park
The Arts Council of Lafayette Square is presenting the Summer Concert Series in LafayettePark on
select Saturday evenings now through Sept. 8. Funky Butt Brass Band
will perform from 6 – 9 p.m. this Saturday. The park is located at
Lafayette and Mississippi Avenues.
June 17 – Free Concert, Carondelet Park
The Carondelet Community Betterment Federation is presenting the Summer Concert Series
in Carondelet Park every Sunday evening now through Aug. 19. Funky Butt
Brass Band will perform from 6 – 8 p.m. this Sunday at the Music Stand
(Loughborough & Field). Questions? Call (314) 776-2227.
June 18 – Free Concert, South St. Louis Square Park
Invite your family and friends to join you at the free concert this
coming Monday night in South St. Louis Square Park, located at South
Broadway and Courtois in the Patch neighborhood. The Melissa Neels Band
will perform from 7 – 9 p.m. The concert is sponsored by the Carondelet
Community Betterment Federation. For more information, call (314) 776-2227.
Save the Date
Thursday nights through July 19 - 2012 Whitaker Urban Evening Series, St. Louis Place Park
June 22- Grub and Groove, Francis Park
June 23 – Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure, Soldiers’ Memorial Plaza
June 23 & 24 – St. Louis Gay Pride Festival 2012, Tower Grove Park
June 23 – 12th Annual Pond-O-Rama Tour, various locations
June 23 – Soulard Garden Tour “Art in the Garden,” Soulard Station
June 24 – Sustainable Backyard Tour, various locations
June 24 – Trailnet’s Bridge Birthday Bash and Bicycle Ride, Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
June 24 – Lindenwood Live Concert, Lindenwood Park
June 24 – Bocce Tournament, The Hill
June 24 – Free Concert, Carondelet Park
June 24 – Free Concert, Ivory Perry Park
Now through June 24 – Circus Flora, Grand Center
Promoting Your Neighborhood Activities
Is there a neighborhood event on the schedule that you would like noted in the Spotlight? If so, you may email the information about it to me at rothe@stlouiscity.com or to Cathy Smentkowski at smentkowskic@stlouiscity.com for consideration. You may also post it on the City’s Calendar of Events on the City’s web site: http://stlouis-mo.gov .
The link to submit an event is on the home page. The listing is free. I
encourage you to take advantage of this free way to promote your event.
Moonlight Paddleboat Picnics
In closing, I want to
pass along to you some information from the Boathouse in Forest Park.
What could be more romantic than a starlit picnic in a boat for two?
Every Thursday, June through September, you may enjoy a special evening
in one of the Boathouse’s paddleboats furnished with a picnic basket
filled with delicious snacks and a bottle of wine. The boats launch at
dusk and must be back by 10:30 p.m. For pricing information and
reservations, call (314) 376-2224.
Eddie Roth
Director of Public Safety
City of St. Louis
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