Weekly Porch: Area Activities, February 15-25, 2018
Below is a list of upcoming activities in or around Benton Park West, a Cherokee Neighborhood.
Cherokee Station Business Association Meeting
Thursday, February 15 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. Facebook Invite
Benton Park West Neighborhood Meeting
Thursday, February 15 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
A Jake Night Out to Benefit Stray Rescue of St. Louis
Friday, February 16 from 8 pm-1 am, San Lou, 3211 Cherokee
Join Jason Nelson with 120 Minutes and Frankie Valet to benefit Stray Rescue of St .Louis! “Jake” was more than a popular slang word from the Roaring Twenties indicating that a person or thing was cool. Jake was an awesome popular pup! We are honoring Jake and his trusty human left behind by helping Stray Rescue. $5 suggested donation. We’ll have raffles, you get to hear some great music, order some pizza from Red Guitar and help a Jake cause. Facebook Invite
Saturday Morning Kids' Art Class
Saturday, February 17 from 10-11:30 am, Messiah Community Center, 2801 Magnolia
In this weekly arts program young people ages 7-13 will learn various art techniques from across the world. Teaching artists from Yeyo Arts Collective will guide students through multiple medias including but not limited to collage, painting and sculpture! Sign up by emailing mcc@messiahstl.org Facebook Invite
Acoustic Evenings at Epiphany
Saturday, February 17 from 5-7 pm, Epiphany United Church of Christ, 2911 McNair
Blues and fingerstyle guitarist Brian Curran is a veteran St. Louis musician whose repertoire ranges from Mississippi John Hurt to Chet Atkins and John Prine. A member of the old-timey/traditional music band the Dust Covers, he can be heard around town in solo shows and various collaborations from country to jazz. Family-friendly concert. Roots music, acoustic instruments, children's dance floor in the foyer. Admission is free, with a free-will collection taken. ($20 suggested donation) Pizza and raffle tickets will be for sale. Bring your friends! 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
Toolbox for Growth: Tools to Executive Business Strategy
Tuesday, February 20 at 6 pm, DK Annex, 2727 S. Jefferson
The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership in collaboration with Social Synergy invite startup and seasoned business owners to come with a goal- pick a tool from the Toolbox for Growth session and leave with new resources to execute your strategic plan. Networking begins at 6:00 pm with the session starting promptly at 6:30 pm. Register Facebook Invite
Landlord Training: Lessons Learned from an Experience Landlord
Tuesday, February 20 from 6:30-8:30 pm, Missouri Botanical Gardens
We will cover essential best practices. Break-out groups will discuss real-life property management scenarios and share a plan of action. Jaymes Dearing, our presenter, will reflect on the options shared by the break-out groups, lessons learned during his career, and Fair Housing Laws - if applicable. Our presenter has significant real estate and property management experience, was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the St. Louis Realtors, and serves as commissioner to the Civil Rights Enforcement Agency. Eventbrite
How to Read Your Credit Score
Thursday, February 22 from 6:30-8:30 pm, South City Excel Center, 2828 Gravois
Learn how to obtain your credit report. Find out what is on your credit report and how to dispute inaccurate information. Register: http://prosperityconnection.org/excel-center/classes-and-events/class-registration/ as seating is limited.
Saturday Morning Kids' Art Class
Saturday, February 24 from 10-11:30 am, Messiah Community Center, 2801 Magnolia
In this weekly arts program young people ages 7-13 will learn various art techniques from across the world. Teaching artists from Yeyo Arts Collective will guide students through multiple medias including but not limited to collage, painting and sculpture! Sign up by emailing mcc@messiahstl.org Facebook Invite
Galentine's Day Pop Up Shop on Cherokee
*NEW DATE* Saturday, February 24 from 5-10 pm, Whisk: A Sustainable Bakeshop, 2201 Cherokee
Valentine's Day is great and all, but who doesn't love a good ole themed gals night out?Get your favorite gal pals together, grab some food at your favorite local spot on Cherokee Street and come check out the creative work from some of STL's most innovative artists, bodyworkers and entrepreneurs. Partnering businesses including Whisk, Bespoke, Earthbound Beer, The Juice, Mesa Home, The St. Louis Hop Shop and Spoked. 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.
Gateway Greening's Community Agriculture Conference
Sunday, February 25 from 12-5:30 pm, St. Louis University High School, 4970 Oakland
Gateway Greening welcomes you to the St. Louis Community Agriculture Conference! Our intention behind the creation of this convergence of local and national urban agriculture leaders is to celebrate the innovative projects, and individuals that make the St. Louis region a leader in community agriculture.Participants will have the opportunity to hear from food innovators making an impact nationally, and from local experts creating change in St. Louis. http://www.gatewaygreening.org/community-agriculture-conference/
SAVE-THE-DATES
20th Ward Neighborhood Meeting - Community Updates, Wednesday, February 28 at 6 pm, Treffpunkt (St. Matthews Church), 3453 S. Jefferson
SLACO and I-HEAL STL Community Meeting, Wednesday, February 28 at 6:30 pm, SLACO, 5888 Plymouth
Family Movie Night, "Coco," Friday, March 2 at 6 pm, Salvation Army - Temple Corps, 2740 Arsenal
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.
