Weekly Porch: Area Activities, October 11-21, 2018

Below is a list of upcoming activities in or around Benton Park West, a Cherokee Neighborhood.

All classes are 11 am - 1 pm at Nexcore, 2631 Gravois

Looking to buy or already own an old home in the city and you want to Rehab? Not sure where to start or have questions about the process? Our Rehabbers Club Classes will help get you on the right path and guide you through the process. From financing a rehab to how to add your own personal design touches let our experts in the industry give you the insights, tools & inspiration you need to bring one of our city's great homes into the 21st century. Come for one or two classes or buy the entire season and save. Space is limited so get your tickets soon! For more details, please visit the Facebook Invite or Eventbrite.

South Grand Chalk Walk

Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 10 am – 7 pm, 3115 S. Grand

Join us Saturday, October 13th for a chance for the community to come together to celebrate artistic talent, fresh air and everything that South Grand has to offer. Family friendly activities from 10am-5pm for you to enjoy as you explore the area, plus performances from local musicians and acts from 1-5pm! Stop by or stay all day as chalk art appears, but be sure to vote for your favorite! Artists will be making the magic happen all day, with voting open from 10am-7pm in Ritz Park. Facebook Invite

Second Saturdays: Gallery Walk

Saturday, October 13 at 6-10 pm, Cherokee

Art walk in the Cherokee Street Arts District second Saturdays of the month from 6-10 PM. Participating businesses 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.

in.Open to the public, bring your friends! 

Noontime 30 minute Community Yoga every Wednesday!

Wednesdays from 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. Facebook Invite

Cherokee Station Business Association Meeting

Thursday, October 18 at 5:30-6:30 pm

Cherokee Street Business Association Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:30pm. All business owners, residents, property owners, and anyone with an interest in Cherokee are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

Benton Park West Neighborhood Meeting

Thursday, October 18 at 7-8 pm, Five Star Senior Center, 2832 Arsenal

Please join us to hear the neighborhood news and have a chance in interact with your neighbors, 3rd District police, aldermen and NSO. We will review upcoming events and activities. For agenda items and other details, please visit our Events Page or the Facebook Invite.

BPW Litter Clean Up + Social Hour

Saturday, October 20 at 9-10 am, One-Nite Stand, 2800 Ohio

We will be hosting our monthly neighborhood litter clean up + social hour at the One-Nite Stand this month! This is a great way to meet new/old neighbors and enjoy the beautiful architecture that our neighborhood has to offer. . Bring gloves, a trash grabber if you prefer and a bucket if not using a bag, Operation Brightside has donated the trash bags! For more info, please visit our Events Page or the Facebook Invite.

One Day Intensive Meditation Retreat

Saturday, October 20 at 9-5 pm, Cherokee Buddhuist Temple, 2830 Cherokee

Due to many requests we are holding an intensive one day meditation session. Cultivate your mindfulness prior to the busy holiday season with an all day retreat. The Buddha instructed 4 different modes of meditation: Sitting, Standing, Walking, and Reclining (or lying down). Ajahn Vijit, the abbot of Cherokee Buddhist Temple will be teaching the first 3 of these more intensively. Suggested donation of $20 includes vegan lunch. Space is very limited. Sign up by sending an email to: cbtstl@gmail.com. Please sign up by Thurs, Oct . 18, 2018. Facebook Invite

SAVE-THE-DATES 

• Marina Villa Neighborhood Meeting, Monday, October 22 at 7 pm, Irish Corner Pub, 1900 Cherokee

• Halloween Parade and Trunk-or-Treat, Saturday, October 27 at 12-4 pm, Benton Park

• Howl-O-Ween, Saturday, October 27 at 1-3 pm, BPW Dog Park, Nebraska

• Spookapalooza, Saturday, October 27 at 12 pm - 1 am, Cherokee

• Trunk-or-Treat, Sunday, October 28 at 4-6 pm, Salvation Army Parking Lot, Arsenal

• Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl, Saturday, November 3 at 12-8 pm, Cherokee

SPONSORS

A special THANK YOU to The Porch sponsors:

Five Star Senior Center

Salvation Army Temple Corps

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.