Weekly Porch: Area Activities, January 24-February 3, 2019
Below is a list of upcoming activities in or around Benton Park West, a Cherokee Neighborhood.
NexCore Presents: Free Coworking Week
Monday, January 21-25 from 8 am -5 pm, NexCore, 2631 Gravois
You might have heard about coworking and now is your chance to try it for free, on us at NexCore! Try something new in 2019. We have space for just 30 so register now and enjoy the experience of a collaborative working environment where you get to engage with others just as much as you want, or you can find a quiet nook and work by yourself. Come for an hour or come for a day. We just want you to try the space. Eventbrite.com
Money in the Bank
Thursday, January 24 at 6:30-8 pm, South City Excel Center, 2828 Gravois
In this open conversation, participants will discuss the overall cost of being unbanked, understand how to avoid fees from financial institutions and overcome fears and concerns related to applying for an account. Facebook Invite To register, please visit https://prosperityconnection.org/excel-center/old-classes-and-events-page/class-registration/
Open Heart Discussion: Why Do Relationships Fail?
Friday, January 25 at 8-11 pm, Way Out Club, 2525 S. Jefferson
Open Heart Discussion: Why Do Relationships Fail ? Is it communication, lack of understanding, or lack of trying. Come and heat everybody’s perspective at the Open Heart Discussion. Good vibes, live music, food and great conversation! Must bring AN OPEN HEART. Free event. Eventbrite.com
Board of Aldermen President Debate
Saturday, January 26 at 4 pm, Harris-Stowe University, 3026 Laclede
The President of the Board of Alderman plays a critical role in city government. The BOA President is the second most powerful position in the city and helps to determine when and how the city's dollars are spent. For that reason, it is important to convene a space for candidates to respond to real questions from their potential constituents. Submit your questions and register here: http://bit.ly/BOAPresRSVP
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!
St. Francis de Sales Annual Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, January 27 at 10 am-1 pm, St. Francis de Sales, 2653 Ohio
We will host a family friendly Chili Cook-Off in the church hall after the 10:00am Mass. Hot chili, cool prizes and good conversation... what better way to face the chill of winter than to spend time with your friends at the Oratory! As in the years before, Chili with all the toppings, hotdogs, drinks and dessert will be available. Thanks to the generosity of the John and Michelle Holland family, keepsake ceramic chili mugs will be again given with chili orders. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners of the chili cook-off! Facebook invite
New Year, New Yogi
Sunday, January 27 at 2-3:30 pm, Brick City Yoga, 2758 Wyoming
Benton Park West has a new yoga studio. This workshop is for new yogis wanting to learn the fundamentals of theory, breath/meditation and poses that make up the big picture of yoga. For more details and session fees, please visit the Facebook Invite
Party at the Mansion - Fundraiser for Alderman Dan Guenther
Monday, January 28 at 5-8 pm, Lemp Mansion, 3322 Demenil
Please join us for a fundraiser supporting 9th Ward Alderman, Dan Guenther. Hosted by:Sara Johnson, 9th Ward Democratic Committeewoman and Bryan Walsh, 9th Ward Democratic Committeeman. Wine, beer, & appetizers provided. Facebook Invite
Marine Villa Neighborhood Association Meeting
Monday, January 28 at 7-8 pm, Irish Corner Pub, 1900 Cherokee
Please join us for our first MVNA general assembly meeting of the year at The Irish Corner Pub. Join in the community engagement with your Marine Villa neighbors and learn about ways to get involved in our community.We will be focusing on membership and goals for 2019 at his meeting so please remember to bring cash or check to renew your membership for 2019. Facebook Invite
Fox Park Neighborhood Association Meeting
Thursday, January 31 at 7-9 pm, NexCore, 2631 Gravois
Come join your neighbors for our 1st monthly meeting of the year. An excellent time to renew your membership, add a business membership or join the Dog Park! Everyone is welcome, member or non-member. Feel free to bring drinks and snacks. Agenda TBA. After the meeting we will mix and mingle, time allowing. Facebook Invite
23rd Annual SLACO Regional Conference 2019
Saturday, February 2 at 8:15 am-5 pm, St. Louis Community College - Forest Park
The annual SLACO Regional Neighborhood Conference is the St. Louis region's premiere event for helping grassroots neighborhood leaders learn about how other neighborhoods are creating innovative solutions for common problems, how to run an effective neighborhood association, how to think about the causes of neighborhood improvement and decline, and recent plans and initiatives that offer new ways to understand the region and new hope for successful initiatives. Registration is $35 in advance ($25 for students), $45 the day of the conference. Registration includes continental breakfast and lunch. Eventbrite
Kitty Fest
Saturday, February 2 at 3 pm, St. Louis Workers' Education Society, 2929 S. Jefferson
A night of hardcore, punk, metal, vegan food, a make-your-own merch booth, and other fundraising for Tenth Life, a St Louis based no kill cat rescue and adoption center. Show will tentatively start at 3 PM. All Ages. NO BOOZE, NO DRUGS. Facebook Invite
Community Clothing Swap
Sunday, February 3 at 1-3 pm, Perennial, 3762 S. Broadway
Perennial's Swap is an amazing way to get a new wardrobe with the earth in mind! You bring clothes you no longer want (but are still in fine shape) and take home new-to-you items from the swap. Each clothing swap is set-up like a department store (all shirts in one spot, all pants in another, etc.) All proceeds benefit Perennial's educational programs. DOOR FEE: $10 with clothes to swap; $15 empty handed. Facebook Invite
SAVE-THE-DATES
Second Saturdays: Gallery Walk, Saturday, February 9 at 6 pm, Cherokee
Benton Park West Neighborhood Meeting, Thursday, February 21 at 7 pm, Five Star Senior Center, 2832 Arsenal
SPONSORS
A special THANK YOU to The Porch sponsors:
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.
