Weekly Porch: Area Activities, May 25-June 3, 2017
Below is a list of upcoming activities in or around Benton Park West, a Cherokee Neighborhood.
Books, Boobs, & Booze
Friday, May 26 from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am, STL-Style, 3159 Cherokee
It's a book signing, a burlesque show, and a reason to drink! Well be kicking things off with a meet and greet happy hour with St. Louis based author Amanda Doyle. After that get settled for a shaky ride with a burlesque variety show. 18+ $10 suggested donation. Facebook Invite
A Night with your Starz: Showcase, Fundraiser, and Award Ceremony
Saturday, May 27 from 5:00-8:00 pm, Salvation Army Temple Corps, 2740 Arsenal
Come out and Support your Outstanding Starz. There will be food, Dance and Awards will be presented to our girls for a great 2016-2017 season. All proceeds raised by this event will go to support our girls in the upcoming 2017-2018 Season. Please come out and support and have a great time watching these girls! Facebook Invite
Gravois Park Trash Pickup and Social Hour
Sundays from 9:30-10:30 am, Gravois Park, 3200 Potomac
Each Sunday, get to know your neighbors and help make YOUR neighborhood park a better place to play! We'll pick up litter in and around the park while talking and getting to know each other.
Zumba Classes
Mondays, Curby Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2621 Utah
Curby Church will host Zumba classes on Mondays at 6:00 pm for $3-5.00 a session. For more info 314-771-0242.
Laughter Club
Tuesday, May 30 from 6:00-7:00 pm, Thomas Dunn Learning Center, 3113 Gasconade
This is a meet up practicing laughter as a tool to reduce stress. It is without charge and lasts from 6:00 - 7:00 PM on Tuesdays. Visit www.tdunn.org for more info or contact Sonial at sonia@tdunn.org
KaBOOM! Prep Day 1
Tuesday, May 30 from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Gravois Park, 3200 Potomac
Gravois Park is getting a new playground and we need your help to prep the site for Build Day. Volunteers will be provided breakfast, lunch and plenty of water. Gloves and other safety materials will be provided for the projects that need them. To register as a volunteer and sign the liability waiver, please visit https://www.tfaforms.com/4613362
KaBOOM! Prep Day 2
Wednesday, May 31 from 8:00 am- Projects are completed, Gravois Park, 3200 Potomac
Gravois Park is getting a new playground and we need your help to prep the site for Build Day. Volunteers will be provided breakfast, lunch and plenty of water. Gloves and other safety materials will be provided for the projects that need them. To register as a volunteer and sign the liability waiver, please visit https://www.tfaforms.com/4613362
KaBOOM! Build Day
Thursday, June 1 from 8:30 am-2:30 pm, Gravois Park, 3200 Potomac
Gravois Park is getting a new playground and we need your help to make this happen! In one day, we'll build a new playground and other projects for the park. Youth are encouraged to attend as there will be activities for them including break dancing, yoga, Zumba, and more. 8:30 am is the opening ceremony and 2:30 pm is the ribbon cutting ceremony including talks from elected officials. Volunteers must be 18+ and will be provided breakfast, lunch and plenty of water. Gloves and other safety materials will be provided for the projects that need them. To register as a volunteer and sign the liability waiver, please visit https://www.tfaforms.com/4613362
More details can be found at the Facebook Invite.
Cats N' Mats: Yoga with Ami Amore
Thursday, June 1 from 6:00-7:00 pm, Tenth Life, 3202 Cherokee
As you may know, up to 15 cats and kittens reside at Tenth Life's home-like storefront while they await their forever homes. Curious cats and kittens make for a fun yoga experience. A fundraiser like this one not only introduces more people to the work of Tenth Life while directly supporting it, it helps to socialize the cats who live there, as well. Facebook Invite
Opening Reception: Dreamscapes
Friday, June 2 from 7:00-10:00 pm, South City Art Supply, 1926 Cherokee
Allison Sissom's "Dreamscapes" draw from charming, familiar material like children's books and nature magazines. But don’t mistake sweet for shallow! She painstakingly intertwines imposing natural spaces with intimate human moments. The effect is a moving contradiction between our powerlessness in the face of a vast universe and the certain meaning in a kind gesture. Allison has promised 50 pieces for this show, so we expect our 2nd floor to be thoroughly transformed! Don’t miss this opportunity to speak with the artist and dream along with her. We’ll have a dog or two, all the usual refreshments, and a few hours to relax into. Facebook Invite
McKinley Heights Neighborhood Garage Sale
Saturday, June 3 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, McKinley Classical Academy parking lot, Ann at Missouri
Got a basement full of things waiting to be sold at a garage sale? You're in luck, we're organizing one! Reserve a spot for only $15 for our June 3rd neighborhood garage sale by emailing mckinleystloutreach@gmail.com Facebook Invite
SAVE-THE-DATES
Celebrating 50 Years of Ministry, Sunday, June 4 from 3:00-5:00 pm, Curby Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2621 Utah
Pride and Prejudice Art Exhibit - Friday, June 9 from 7:00-9:00 pm, Thomas Dunn Learning Center, 3113 Gasconade
Fair St. Louis - Beverage Booth Fundraiser, Sunday, July 2 from 1:00-10:00 pm, Forest Park
SPONSORS
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As The Porch Review (BPW newsletter) is printed quarterly, we'll post upcoming activities on Thursdays through the "Weekly Porch." If there's an area activity that you'd like to have included, please send your activity details to scottwmcintosh@yahoo.com.
