Weekly Porch: Area Activities, January 11-21, 2018
Below is a list of upcoming activities in or around Benton Park West, a Cherokee Neighborhood.
Bad Jacket #6 Release
Thursday, January 11 from 6-9 pm, Thomas Dunn Learning Center, 3113 Gasconade
Join us in celebration of the new year and the 6th issue of Bad Jacket! This open mic event will be a collaboration with the Laughter Club and will coincide with the art reception, "Powerful Posters!"Facebook Invite
"All At Once" Opening Reception
Friday, January 12 at 7 pm, Grease 3, 3214 Cherokee
Grease 3 is proud to present “All At Once”, a show of 6 paintings by Meredith Pence. Meredith was born in Jefferson City, MO and graduated with her BFA in illustration from Pratt University in 2014. Facebook Invite
Free Zumbini Demo Class
Saturday, January 13 from 9:30-10:15 am, Shock Studio City, 2200 Gravois
Join us for a FREE Zumbini Demo Class! Designed for children ages 0-4, and their caregivers, Zumbini combines music and movement to create the ultimate bonding experience! Sing, dance, and play together while developing your little one’s social, cognitive, emotional and motor skills.Please RSVP as spots are limited! Facebook Invite
Winter Homeless Outreach
Saturday, January 13 from 10 am-1 pm, Thomas Dunn Learning Center, 3113 Gasconade
Let's Help The Homeless is partnering with CDDB Community Charity to help those in need get a little warmth and comfort. We will gather at the Thomas Dunn Learning Center at 10 am to sort and pack donation, then hit the streets to distribute them. Children of all ages are welcomed to help as well, so bring your families! Facebook Invite
Marvel Artist, Jerry DeCaire Live Drawing Performance
Saturday, January 13 from 12-1 pm, Apotheosis Comics, 3206 S. Grand
Jerry DeCaire, illustrator for Marvel’s Wolverine: Weapon X Unbound, Deadpool & the Secret Defenders, X-Men Epic Collection: Mutant Genesis, and Deadpool Beginnings, will conduct demonstrations for the public showing the effectiveness and reliability of a more scientific and mathematical approach to drawing. Students can see their core subjects applied in a unique and inspirational way. Facebook Invite
Peter and Paul Trivia Night
Saturday, January 13 from 7-10 pm, St. Justin Martyr Church, 11914 Eddie And Park
Trivia Night will feature 10 rounds of general knowledge trivia, dollar games, a raffle, and more! Cost is $25 per person / $200 per table of 8. VIP tables are also available as full tables only for $250. Beer, soda, and water are included and guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and beverages as well. Please call Erin Boyle at 314-338-8189 to reserve your table or for sponsorship information. 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.
Laughter Club
Tuesdays from 6-7 pm, Thomas Dunn Learning Center, 3113 Gasconade
This is a meet up practicing laughter as a tool to reduce stress. It is without charge and lasts from 6:00 - 7:00 PM on Tuesdays. Visit www.tdunn.org for more info or contact Sonial at sonia@tdunn.org
North-South Light Rail Study Open House
Tuesday, January 16 from 4-7 pm, Five Star Senior Center, 2832 Arsenal
Come learn about: ridership estimates, benefits, impacts, costs to build and operate, and equity measures. We'd like feedback on: which on-street station security features help you feel safe, what station area features are important to you (parking, pedestrian access, bike facilities, etc), and which proposed rout through North St. Louis would benefit you the most. Light refreshments will be provided. The final project recommendations will be submitted to East-West Gateway in the Spring of 2018. Learn more at www.northsidesouthsidestl.com.
EAGLE Tower Grove East Open House
Thursday, January 18 from 5-7 pm, EAGLE Prep, 2900 S. Grand
Join us for an open house at EAGLE Tower Grove East. Take a tour, meet teachers and leaders, find out about our academic program and extracurricular opportunities, and submit your lottery application before the February deadline. Light refreshments will be provided. Facebook Invite
Cherokee Station Business Association Meeting
Thursday, January 18 from 5:30-6:30 pm, Nebula, 3407 S. Jefferson
CSBA meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm and covers events, updates and information regarding Cherokee Street, Cherokee Station Special Business District and Cherokee Street Development League. All business owners, residents, property owners, and anyone with an interest in Cherokee Street are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Benton Park West Neighborhood Association Meeting
Thursday, January 18 at 7 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
Saint Louis Badischer Unterstutzungs-Verein (Annual Dance)
Saturday, January 20 from 6-11 pm, German Cultural Society, 3652 S. Jefferson
Doors open at 6 pm, food/bev at 6:30 pm, The Wendl Band at 7 pm. Attendance prizes and a special performance by the Volkstanzgruppe. All seats reserved. Call Wolfgang Bouwhuis at 314-402-0445. Donations: $10. Facebook Invite
SAVE-THE-DATES
Vices and Virtues Mardi Gras Ball, Saturday, January 27 from 7-11 pm, Lemp Grand Hall, 1817 Cherokee
Predatory Lending & Tax Prep, Tuesday, January 30 from 6:30-8:30 pm, South City Excel Center, 2828 Gravois
SPONSORS
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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.
