Weekly Porch: Area Activities, June 30- July 9, 2016
Below is a list of upcoming activities in or around Benton Park West, a Cherokee Neighborhood.
Happy Thyme: A Garden Club for Seniors
Fridays from 10:00-12:00 pm, Salvation Army, 2747 Arsenal
The Happy Thyme Garden Club is open to all seniors interested in gardening, whether you're a certified green thumb or looking for a place to learn something new. We'll meet at Temple Gardens, located across from the Salvation Army on Fridays at 10 am. Questions? Call Sara Johnson at 314.606.7794
Solitude and Reverence, Isaac Richardson
Friday, July 1 from 6:00-10:00 pm South City Art Supply, 1926 Cherokee
We're pleased to present our first photography show, a solo effort by local artist Isaac Richardson focused on nature and the sublime. As always, we'll have complimentary food and drink, and the artist will be in attendance. Facebook Invite
Uke Go Girl! 2016 Showcase + Fundraiser Concert
Friday, July 1 from 7:00-9:00 pm, FOAM, 3359 S. Jefferson
Join us to celebrate the end of the Uke Go Girl! 2016 camp week! Students will perform a few songs they learned during camp. Uke Go Girl! is an intensive beginner ukulele workshop for girls 10-16 that blends instrumental, vocal, and songwriting education with a focus on empowerment and building self-esteem. Facebook Invite
Flower Garden Work Day
Saturday, July 2 from 8:30-10:00 am, Our Neighborhood Garden, 2802 Wyoming
The first Saturday of the month is our work day. We'll weed and water, possibly more mulching. Visit our Gardens page or the Facebook Invite for details.
Fair Saint Louis - BPWNA Fundraiser!
Saturday, July 2 from 11:00 am-11:30 pm, Forest Park - Art Hill
Benton Park West will host a booth on Saturday July 2. Help BPW by volunteering to work one or more shifts selling beer, soda, and water. For more info, please visit our Events page.
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.
St. Louis Swap Meet
Sunday, July 3 from 11:00-4:00 pm, Cherokee Street
It's going to be another amazing weekend with over 65 vendors to choose from! For more details, please visit the Facebook Invite.
Zumba Classes - CANCELLED on July 4
Mondays, Curby Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2621 Utah
Curby Church will host Zumba classes on Mondays at 6:00 pm for $5.00 a session. For more info 314-771-0242.
Summer Children's Concert Series
Wednesday, July 6 from 9:30-10:30 am, Piper Palm House/Tower Grove Park, 4256 Magnolia
The concerts are free to the public and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Light snacks and beverages will be served after the concert. Our pony, Sheffield, likes to make an appreance from time to time after the concerts! Facebook Invite
Tenth Life @ Tower Grove Farmers Market
Saturday, July 9 from 8:00-12:30 pm, Tower Grove Park, 1618 Tower Grove
Talk to Tenth Life representatives! Purchase a Tenth Life t-shirt! Get info about the Litter Mates Club! Donate! Fill out a foster, adoption or volunteer application! Just stop by and say HI! Facebook Invite
SAVE-THE-DATES
BPWNA Meeting, Thursday, July 21 at 7:00 pm, Five Star Senior Center, 2832 Arsenal
SPONSORS
A special THANK YOU to The Porch sponsors:
Buddha Body and Bath
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.
