Weekly Porch: Area Activities, September 6-16, 2018
Below is a list of upcoming activities in or around Benton Park West, a Cherokee Neighborhood.
Nebula's Free First Friday
Friday, September 7 at 10 am- 4 pm, Nebula, 3407 S. Jefferson
Need a change of scenery from your usual workspace or coffee shop?Stop by Nebula for the day on Free First Friday! Bring your laptop and enjoy our shared workspaces and free wifi. At 10am, we’ll provide free bagels and Kaldi’s coffee to sustain your productivity. No strings attached, we just want to help you get stuff done!Free parking is available across Jefferson (next to Byrd & Barrel). When you arrive, please use the call box at the main Nebula entrance on Jefferson. — dial #01 and someone from Nebula will buzz you in.Open to the public, bring your friends! Facebook Invite
Salvation Army's Fall Auction
Friday, September 7 at 5-8 pm, Salvation Army Temple Corps, 2740 Arsenal
Come join us for our Fall Auction! We will be auctioning off: small appliances, speakers, furniture, toys, and more! Concessions and fixed sale items will also be available. Facebook Invite
Saturday Morning Read Along
Saturday, September 8 at 11-12 pm, Apotheosis Comics & Lounge, 3206 S. Grand
It's like story hour - but with (kid-friendly) comics! We're breaking out our new reading rug and picking the most fun book of the week to read! We'll need audience help because saying all these sound effects and voices is hard to do! Bring your own book and read it to the group if you want! Facebook Invite
Pics in the Park to benefit Benton Park Dog Park - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Saturday, September 8 at 11 am-5 pm, Benton Park, 3100 S. Jefferson
Are you ready for some pup (or human) portraits in Benton Park? On Saturday, Sept. 8th BTP by Alison, a St. Louis Photographer is hosting 20-minute sessions for 5 portraits for $75. One day only. Limited spots available!!A $25 nonrefundable deposit is required within 48 hours of booking your session to secure your spot. Facebook Invite
Second Saturdays: Gallery Walk
Saturday, September 8 at 6-10 pm, Cherokee
Gallery walk in the Cherokee Street Arts District second Saturdays of the month from 6-10 PM. Participating galleries exhibiting various medias of art. Rotating galleries on Cherokee Street. 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.
CDDB Community Charity Annual Meeting and Tea
Sunday, September 9 at 2-4 pm, Five Star Senior Center, 2832 Arsenal
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a "biscuit" or two as CDDB Community Charity shares all about the charity. You'll learn how and why the charity was formed, how we raise funds, and what we do with those funds. You'll also learn all about our newest initiative! We are very excited to unveil the CDDB Community Coalition and share how you can help with this vision to lift up members of the earth spiritual community in the St Louis area. Facebook Invite
McKinley Heights Neighborhood Association Meeting
Monday, September 10 at 7-8 pm, Urban Fort Play Cafe, 1854 Russell
REMINDER: Our September neighborhood meeting is Monday the 10th at 7PM at our usual spot, Urban Fort Cafe. If you wish to grab dinner please contact our hosts at Urban Fort before 4PM to place an order so it will be ready for you: www.urbanfortcafe.com/urban-eats/ Facebook Invite
Gravois Park Neighborhood Meeting
Tuesday, September 11 at 6-7 pm, 3353 California
Our monthly meetings are a great place to discuss issues important to you and your family, learn about resources and get updates on everything in and around Gravois Park and the 20th Ward but mostly, meet your neighbors. 3353 California (enter at rear of building); Located in the former Jefferson Bank Building.
Guardian Angel Groundbreaking Ceremony
Wednesday, September 12 at 10 am - 12 pm, 3300 S. Jefferson
Please join us as we break ground on our new Social Services Center in South St. Louis City. This event is free and open to the public. Special guests: Mayor Lyda Krewson, Dan Guenther, 9th Ward Alderman, and other dignitaries. Facebook Invite
Nebula's Noontime Community Yoga
Wednesday, September 12 at 12-12:30 pm, Nebula, 3407 S. Jefferson
Energize yourself with a 30 minute All-Levels Yoga break each Wednesday at NOON! One of our dedicated teachers will guide you through a dynamic, moving meditation paired with specific breathing techniques to help relieve and unravel the stress and tension inherent in our daily modern grind. This is a yoga experience open to beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
A perk for members, and $5 suggested donation for non-members. We have plenty of mats + blocks, but feel free to bring your own if you have one. Enter through the front door on Jefferson; we will buzz you in, and feel free to show up as early as 11:30 to get settled before class starts. Facebook Invite
MOWIT Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, September 12 at 4-7 pm, WES, 2929 S. Jefferson
We would love you see you all at the next MOWIT monthly meeting! Held in our new home at WES, 2929 S Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO. On-site parking, kids welcome. This is the time to meet other tradeswomen, and learn of ways to get involved with the group and the community! Many volunteering opportunities in the near future! Looking forward to seeing you there! Facebook Invite
Cherokee Street Community Market
Wednesday, September 12 at 4:30-8 pm, Love Bank Park, 2853 Cherokee
Cherokee Street Community Market is more than just a farmers market, its a celebration of community! The City Greens Market Supa-Fresh Veggie Mobile will be full of local fruits, veggies, meat and dairy products. Guardian Angel Settlement Association will distribute free produce, Operation Food Search will distribute free bread. There will be samples and music and ALL THE GOOD THINGS! Come hang out with your neighbors and enjoy the fellowship and sunshine. Facebook Invite
Clements Grand Opening on Cherokee
Wednesday, September 12 at 5 – 8 pm, Clements Lock & Security, 2626 Cherokee
Join us for drinks at our new location to celebrate our move to Cherokee Street! In conjunction with Nebula’s monthly happy hour, we’ll have City Wide beer from 4 Hands Brewing Co, free Key Cuts for the first 20 people, and music by 18andCounting (DJ Set). Facebook Invite
Third District Community Outreach Meeting
Thursday, September 13 at 7-8 pm, STLMPD 911 Call Center, 1225 Spruce
We will tour the Communications Division, 911 Call Center. Limited space available. Please be sure to RSVP to Office Pat Clancy (pmclancy@slmpd.org or 444-2564). During the meeting, you’ll be able to ask questions of the speakers, Captain Ryan Cousins, and other officers. They will also share updates and other information about crime and safety in the district. Facebook Invite
SAVE-THE-DATES
Benton Park West Neighborhood Meeting, Thursday, September 20 at 7-8 pm, Five Star Senior Center, 2832 Arsenal
MADP Trivia Night, Saturday, September 22 at 6:15-10 pm, St. Louis Workers' Education Society, 2929 S. Jefferson
So Fresh So clean So Creative Southside St Louis, Saturday, September 29 at 10 am – 3 pm, 3353 California
Common Sound Festival, Saturday, September 29 at 1-6 pm, Marquette Park, Compton at Gasconade
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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.
