Weekly Porch: Area Activities, July 14-23, 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
Bodies On Display
Friday, July 15 from 7:00-10:00 pm, Westminster Press, 3156 Cherokee
This exhibition examines the varied experiences of marginalized bodies, exploring the void between personal identification and public legibility. Themes include exposure and vulnerability, public and private identity, and the precarious lives of Bodies on Display. Beer, wine, and light refreshments will be provided. This event is free to attend and open to the public. Facebook Invite
Music & Movie: The Bottlesnakes and Top Gun
Friday, July 15 at 7:30 and 9:00 pm, Ritz Park, 3147 S. Grand
Music 7:30PM: The Bottlesnakes Movie 9PM: Top Gun
Riverfront Marketplace by St. Louis Swap Meet
Saturday, July 16 from 10:00-3:00 pm, St. Louis Riverfront Arch
We're proud to be a part of the re-opening of the Arch Ground season! There's a whole year of great programming planned at the Arch this year- and now for the first time shopping is one of them! Facebook Invite
Recycling Bin Pickup and BBQ
Saturday, July 16 from 12:00-3:00 pm, Marine Villa Fire House, 3555 Salena
Saint Louis City Recycles is giving away FREE in-home recycling bins. Having an in-home bin will help you get recycling right! Facebook Invite
People's Joy Parade BBQ and Ice Cream Party
Saturday, July 16 from 5:00-8:00 pm, C.A.M.P, 3026 Cherokee
We love our parade community and want to hang out with you and feed you! Also, it'll be a great opportunity to share ideas for next year's parade and figure ways we can work together to increase the communal JOY! Please bring your creative spirit and something to share – a side dish, something to grill, beverages, sundae fixings!? Or a little cash is good too! Facebook Invite
9th Annual World NAKED Bike Ride
Saturday, July 16 at 7:00 pm, Cherokee Street
The World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis is part of an international event to raise awareness of cyclist rights and vulnerability on the road, and promote positive body image and protest oil dependency. The ride starts on Manchester in The Grove. For a course map, pre/post-festivities, or other details, please visit wnbrstl.org.
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 $5.00 a session. For more info 314-771-0242.
St. Louis Safety Group 3rd Birthday Celebration
Monday, July 18 from 7:00-9:00 pm, YMCA, Carondelet Rec Plex, 930 Holly Hills
Join the St. Louis Safety Group - our partners, supporters and friends - as we celebrate the 3rd year anniversary of our work to build stronger neighborhoods and a safer St. Louis!Enjoy light appetizers and refreshments and meet caring neighbors from across the city. Engage with elected officials and community resources providers who, like you, want to improve quality of life in our city. Evite
Summer Children's Concert Series
Wednesday, July 20 from 9:30-10:30 am, Piper Palm House, 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 appearance from time to time after the concerts! Facebook Invite
Cherokee Station Business Association Meeting
Thursday, July 21 at 5:30 pm, Nebula, 3407 S. Jefferson
All business owners, residents, property owners, and anyone with an interest in Cherokee are welcome and encouraged to attend. Facebook Invite
Benton Park West Neighborhood Association Meeting
Thursday, July 21 at 7:00 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. All residents, business men and women, developers, landlords and other friends are welcome. Visit our Events page for more details or our Facebook Invite
SAVE-THE-DATES
National Night Out, Tuesday, August 2 at 6:00 pm, Our Neighborhood Garden, 2802 Wyoming
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.
