COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDAR

Calendar submissions: Please send your event date, title, brief description, contact information, times and locations to Kristi@stl.emmis.com – or just click here. Submissions must be received 4-6 weeks in advance.
  EVENT DESCRIPTION TIME / LOCATION
7/15 - 9/2 8-Week Parenting Support Group for Women
Presented by Woman’s Place, a safe and welcoming drop-in center for adult women. Each session will last approximately two hours. Be in a safe place with other survivors of domestic abuse to share the challenges of parenting children who have witnessed family violence. Learn to strengthen the parent-child relationship with respect, listening, and love. Receive support, remove chaos, and enjoy your children by applying practical and non-violent parenting. Pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, call 314.645.4848 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
5:30pm-7:30pm,
at Women's Place, 7372 Marietta Avenue, Maplewood, MO.
7/24 Big Kahuna Celebrity Bartender
Attention Bahama mamas and surfer dudes! Come join the fun as our celebrity bartenders battle to raise the most tips! Featuring radio personalities, community movers and shakers and more! $5 cover charge. Proceeds benefit Community Living Inc. - Enriching the lives of people for people with disabilities. For more information please call 636.970.2800 ext 3047.
6pm-10pm,
at Side Pockets, 1439 Bass Pro Drive, St. Charles, MO
7/25 The Old Orchard 2008 Gazebo Movie and Music Series
The Skeletons & Viewers’ Choice. The 2008 Gazebo Series will feature popular music acts and a classic movie. This is a FREE event held in the gazebo in Old Orchard at the corner of Big Bend and Oxford near the Old Orchard Shopping Plaza. The festivities will start Friday June 13th and end Friday July 25th. For additional information visit www.oldorchardwg.com.
Music 7pm; Movie: 9pm,
at Old Orchard Gazebo, Webster Groves, MO
7/26 International Tree Climbing Championship
Hosted by the International Society of Arboriculture. Features professional tree climbers from around the world. Competition finals will be held on Sunday, July 27 beginning at 8:30am. Field Day events including a fun tree climb, equipment demonstrations, and interactive children's activities on both days. All events are FREE to the public. For additional information call 1.888.ISA.TREE.
8am-4:30pm,
at Forest Park
7/26 Free Mulch
This opportunity is made possible through the ISA Field Days being held at Forest Park July 26 and 27. Outdoor equipment vendors will be donating the mulch created by their chipping equipment and offering it free to the public. First come, first some. Mulch will be not be packaged. Must be able remove and haul yourself. For more information contact Sonia Garth, ISA Public and Industry Relations Manager, at 217.355.9411, ext. 217 or email sgarth@isa-arbor.com.
Noon-8pm,
at Forest Park, Lindell Field (Pick up near Confederate Drive, watch for signs)
7/27 Free Mulch
The International Society of Arboriculture and its vendors will be offering FREE MULCH to the public. This opportunity is made possible through the ISA Field Days being held at Forest Park. Outdoor equipment vendors will be donating the mulch created by their chipping equipment and offering it free to the public. First come, first some. Mulch will be not be packaged. Must be able remove and haul yourself. For more information contact Sonia Garth, ISA Public and Industry Relations Manager, at 217.355.9411, ext. 217 or email sgarth@isa-arbor.com.
8am-1pm,
at Forest Park, Lindell Field (Pick up near Confederate Drive, watch for signs)
7/27 International Tree Climbing Championship
Hosted by the International Society of Arboriculture. Features professional tree climbers from around the world. Competition finals will be held beginning at 8:30am. Field Day events including a fun tree climb, equipment demonstrations, and interactive children's activities on both days. All events are FREE to the public. For additional information call 1.888.ISA.TREE.
8:30am,
at Forest Park
7/31 Celebrate Special Olympics' 40th Anniversary
A night at the ballpark with the Gateway Grizzlies: Prior to the game, join us in the Grizzlies parking lot for a tailgate picnic. Food, music and soda will be available from 3 until 6:30 pm. Buy your tickets for the game from Special Olympics Illinois by June 27th and be entered into a drawing to win a Grizzly Experience. You and a friend will get to meet the Gateway Grizzlies and take part in batting practice prior to the game. All proceeds from tickets purchased FROM SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS will directly benefit our athletes. Contact Special Olympics Illinois Area 12 at 618.654.6680 or by e-mail mtoennies@soill.org or sstover@soill.org for tickets and/or tailgate information.
3pm,
at Gateway Grizzlies Ballpark, 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd, Sauget, IL
7/31 Girls Inc performance of Stomp the Yard
Performing precision, choreographed routines in matching costumes, combining their athletic skills and unique sense of rhythm to rock the house and cap off their Girls Inc. summer experience. Girls Inc. is a nonprofit organization devoted to providing fun, safe and comprehensive programming for at-risk girls in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. Tickets to this event are available by calling 314.385.8088 or by going on-line at www.girlsincstl.org.
7pm,
at Mark Twain Gymnasium, University of Missouri-St. Louis
8/1 - 8/9 Union Avenue Opera Presents Verdi’s Otello
**Performances are August 1, 2, 8 and 9** Based on the Shakespearean masterpiece, Othello, this opera is not for the faint of heart. Verdi’s last opera is full of jealousy, trickery, and betrayal. The cause of it all? The ruthless villain uses his cunning nature to manipulate Otello into believing that his wife, the beautiful Desdemona, is being unfaithful. The tragic outcome is one that will not soon be forgotten. For more information call 314.361.2881 or visit www.unionavenueopera.org.
8pm,
at 733 Union Boulevard
8/2 Pharaoh's Car Club Cruise
The first Saturday of each month - May through October. Cruises start at 6pm and will be held at our new location at Culver's in Arnold, MO. on Richardson Road. Great music, 50/50 drawing, attendance prizes and awesome cars. Fun for the whole family!
6pm,
at Culver's at Richardson Rd. in Arnold, MO.
8/2 Somethuing's Coming: A Caberet Performance
Presented by Stray Dog Theatre - The evening includes a variety of great songs featuring cast members from upcoming shows. Musical director David Horstman accompanies singers Jessica Bartz, Khnemu Menu-Ra, Jeffrey Pruett, Deborah Sharn, Leslie Sikes, Joel Snider, Julie Venegoni, and Jeffrey Wright. Saint Louis favorite Edward Coffield serves as emcee. Tickets: $20, limited seating. (Cash/checks/all major credit cards). Call 314.865.1995. Visit us at www.StrayDogTheatre.org. (Reservations are highly recommended.)
8pm,
at Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63104
8/2 Woman's Self-Esteem Workshop
Woman’s Place in Maplewood, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2008, announces a free workshop for women on Self-Esteem. Pre-registration is required. For information, call 314.645.4848.
9:30am,
at Women's Place, Maplewood, MO
8/3 St. Mary of Perpetual Help Parish Picnic
Featuring deep fried chicken and roast beef, noodle dinners, new games, fenced in children's activities, beer and wine garden, snack stand, quilts, bingo, raffle.
11am-6pm,
at St. Mary of Perpetual Help, 1587 Highway AM, Villa Ridge, MO
8/4 Massage for a Cure
Enjoy a relaxing, one-hour therapeutic massage for a donation and help in the fight against breast cancer. You’re invited to make an appointment for Monday, August 4 from 8am to 10pm at any of the 13 area Massage Envy locations. All of the money raised at the event will go directly to the St. Louis Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to support breast cancer research initiatives and further increase community awareness. To make an appointment, please call 866.998.ENVY (3689) or visit www.massageenvy.com.
8am-4pm,
at 13 Area Massage Envy Locations, St. Louis Metropolitan Area
8/8 - 8/9 KSHE 25th Anniversary Summer Blood Drive
Donations can be given at Twin Rivers MRI at Alton Memorial Hospital, Southwestern Illinois College, St. Charles Community College, East Central College, Arnold Recreation Center, Glaziers Union Hall and St. Louis College Of Health Careers.
Aug 8: 10am-7pm; Aug. 9: 9am-5pm,
at Multiple Locations
8/9 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 138th Annual Picnic
Fried chicken and dressing dinner 3pm-7:30pm (All you can eat), with homemade German potato salad, all the trimmings, desert and a drink. Fish available after chicken dinner. Quilt and cash bingo beginning at 6pm and music from The Still Montgomeries (3:30pm-5:30pm) and Saloonatics (7:30pm-11:30pm), Enjoy children's games and face painting, raffle prizes, basket raffle, cake booth and more on both days. Located 7 miles south of Belleville on Route 159. Turn right into Turner Park across from the church.
4pm-11:30pm,
at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Smithton, IL
8/18 Free Summer Movie Series: Field of Dreams
Hosted by DT2 (Downtown Dutchtown Business Association). The movies begin at dusk, but arrive early for a good “seat”. Bleacher seats will be available along with the traditional lawn seating. Bring your blankets, chairs, and a picnic dinner. Concessions will also be available. For additional information, please see our website at www.dt2stl.org or email lesley@dt2stl.org.
Dusk,
at Cleveland High School, 4352 Louisiana Ave
8/19 Local St Louis Inventors Association Meeting
Not for profit prganization. Discussions on patenting, manufacturing and marketing your idea or invention, Additional info at www.inventorsconnection.org or call 314.432.1291 ( dayjobiasl@webtv.net).
6pm,
at St. Louis County Library, 1640 South Lindbergh
8/22 - 8/30 Union Avenue Opera Presents Bizet’s Carmen
**Performances are August 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. and August 24 at 3 p.m** One of the most beloved French operas of all time, Bizet’s Carmen follows the love affair between Carmen, a gypsy woman, and a corporal in the army, Don José. But does Carmen really love Don José, or is she just using him until someone better comes along? Carmen is full of memorable tunes that are sure to keep the audience humming long after the curtain has closed! For more information call 314.361.2881 or visit www.unionavenueopera.org.
8pm (8.24 performance is at 3pm),
at 733 Union Boulevard
8/23 The Lot: Free Ooutdoor Music Festival
Presented by Metropolis St. Louis. All ages are invited to enjoy free local bands and entertainment, as we transform the Schlafly Tap Room parking lot into a thriving concert venue. Music lineup to include Alvin Jett, So Many Dynamos, The Feed, The Monads and Victoria, Earthworms, and LOGOS with more to be announced. For additional information please visit www.mstl.org.
4pm-1:30am,
at Schlafly Tap Room Parking Lot, 21st & Locust, St. Louis, MO
9/6 6th Annual United Way 5K Run/Walk
UniGroup, Inc., the parent company of United Van Lines, Mayflower Transit, and other transportation-related companies. The 5K-course will begin on the UniGroup campus at One Premier Drive in Fenton, Mo., and continue through the Fenton city streets and Fenton Park. Adult registration for both the run and the walk is $20. Registration is $5 for children age 3-12 and free for children under 3. To obtain a registration form or for more information, please call 636.305.5000 or visit www.unigroupinc.com. To register online or with a credit card, please visit www.givetodayhelptoday.org.
8:30am,
at UniGroup Campus, One Premier Drive, Fenton, MO
9/6 Hike It or Bike It at Barehaven
Brought to you by The Great Rivers Greenway District. Hike or Bike a 3.3 mile paved loop along a section of Dardenne Prairie. A great trail for families - from elders taking a stroll to children in strollers, on in-line skates and bicycles. The trail is wheelchair-accessible. The event is FREE. For more information please visit www.trailnet.org.
9am-11am,
at City of Dardenne Prairie, Dardenne Prairie, MO
9/6 Pharaoh's Car Club Cruise
The first Saturday of each month - May through October. Cruises start at 6pm and will be held at our new location at Culver's in Arnold, MO. on Richardson Road. Great music, 50/50 drawing, attendance prizes and awesome cars. Fun for the whole family!
6pm,
at Culver's at Richardson Rd. in Arnold, MO.
9/6 - 9/7 MS Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride
It is an entire weekend spent in the pursuit of ending the devastating effects of MS. Cyclists, their families and volunteers are invited to have the time of their lives with us at the Midway Expo Center. Bike MS Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride is designed for riders of all ages and cycling abilities. Cyclists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, and must have their waiver signed and notarized by a parent/guardian. To register or for more information please visit mos.nationalmssociety.org or call 314.781.9020.
Please call for more information.,
at Midway Expo Center, Columbia, MO
9/16 Local St Louis Inventors Association Meeting
Not for profit organization. Discussions on patenting, manufacturing and marketing your idea or invention additional info at www.inventorsconnection.org - or call 314.432.1291 (or dayjobiasl@webtv.net.)
6pm,
at St. Louis County Library, 1640 South Lindbergh
9/19 Free Summer Movie Series: Pirates of The Carribean 2
Hosted by DT2 (Downtown Dutchtown Business Association). The movies begin at dusk, but arrive early for a good “seat”. Bleacher seats will be available along with the traditional lawn seating. Bring your blankets, chairs, and a picnic dinner. Concessions will also be available. For additional information please see our website at www.dt2stl.org or email lesley@dt2stl.org.
Dusk,
at Cleveland High School, 4352 Louisiana Ave
9/20 Motorcycle Rodeo
Benefiting I.F.S.A. Children's Burn Camp of Illinois - presented by 100 MPH Club and Fairview Fire Dept. $5 donation. Featuring several motorcycle events, silent auction and more! Rodeo begins at 3:30pm. Donations for silent auction are being collected. If interested please call Jim at 314.503.681.
3:30pm,
at 100 MPH Club, 8300 Bunkum Rd., Caseyville, IL
9/27 Boaters for M.S.
A new wave in fighting M.S: to benefit the Gateway Area Chapter and the individuals that we serve. This fun event will feature several booths, a silent auction, and dance! All proceeds of this event will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society–Gateway Area Chapter for research, programs and services. For additional information please call: Sherri A. Stanczak at 314.304.8105 or email at sherri0526@aol.com.
Booths: 1pm-7pm; Silent Auction: 5pm-7pm; Dance: 7pm-11pm,
at Pallisades Yacht Club, 1670 Riverview St., Portage Des Sioux, MO
9/27 Families Run for Ovarian Cancer 2nd Annual ROC Star 5K/1Mile Fun Run
Presented by Big River Running. Join us as we run to find a cure for Ovarian Cancer. Proceeds from the race go to Families ROC, a not-for-profit organization that promotes health and wellness for ovarian cancer patients and their families. Kids 1-mile fun run will immediately follow the 5K finish. There will be free food and drink and lots of fun things to do before and after the race, so come out and celebrate the survivors and support a great cause! ROC Star 5K: $27; Family Fun Run: $17. Website to sign up: www.familiesroc.com.
9am,
at Queeny Park: Picnic Spot 1, 550 Weidman Road
9/29 The March of Dimes Real Golf Challenge
This unique golf challenge consists of a net four-ball stroke play event limited to 100 players. There are men’s, senior men’s, and women’s flights with trophies for the top three teams in each flight. This is a real golf tournament, sanctioned by the Metropolitan Golf Association. In addition to the above format, the Corporate Challenge Cup offers a team competition for corporations, organizations or clubs.
TBD.,
at TBA.
10/4 Pharaoh's Car Club Cruise
The first Saturday of each month - May through October. Cruises start at 6pm and will be held at our new location at Culver's in Arnold, MO. on Richardson Road. Great music, 50/50 drawing, attendance prizes and awesome cars. Fun for the whole family!
6pm,
at Culver's at Richardson Rd. in Arnold, MO.
10/12 Local St Louis Inventors Association Meeting
Not for profit organization. Discussions on patenting, manufacturing and marketing your idea or invention - additional info at www.inventorsconnection.org, Or call 314.432.1291 (or dayjobiasl@webtv.net.)
6pm,
at St Louis County Library, 1640 South Lindbergh
10/21 Second Annual "Light Up the Night with Hope" Fundraiser
Presented by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). Featuring a silent auction, along with cocktails, hors d'ouevres and music by Dave Venn. Guest speakers William Hawkins, M.D., a BJC surgeon and PanCAN research grant recipient. Tickets are $85. For additional information: www.pancan.org/lightstlouis.
6pm-9pm,
at St. Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis
11/18 Local St Louis Inventors Association Meeting
Not for profit organization. Discussions on patenting, manufacturing and marketing your idea or invention. Additional info at www.inventorsconnection.org or call 314.432.1291 (or dayjobiasl@webtv.net.)
6pm,
at St. Louis County Library, 1640 South Lindbergh