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Fall Bulky Item Collection Cont. |
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This program is just for Kirkwood residents who have Kirkwood sanitation. You can only place up to four large items at the curb. Please do not place multiple items into a box or bag and think that will count as “one” large item. That box or bag will not be picked up.
Residents participating in the Bulky Item Collection Program must register at least one week prior to their assigned bulky item collection day. Your solid waste (trash bill) account MUST BE CURRENT to participate in the bulky item collection program.
Your usual sanitation pickup day determines your bulky item collection day. Bulky items must be placed curbside the Sunday night prior to their scheduled bulky collection day.
Collection Dates & Registration Deadlines:
Monday trash routes: September 5 - Registration Deadline August 25
Tuesday trash routes: September 11- Registration Deadline September 1
Wednesday trash routes: September 18 - Registration Deadline September 8
Thursday trash routes: September 25 - Registration Deadline September 15
Website Instructions
You can register online through the City’s website at www.kirkwoodmo.org/Trash. Look for the “trash truck” icon labeled “Collections” click on that, and then select “Bulky Item Collection.”
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App Instructions:
- Download the App
- Select "Collections" with the trash truck icon
- Select "Bulk Item Collection"
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Important things to remember:
- Don’t forget to register a week prior to your assigned bulky item pickup day.
- Only place bulky items that are too large to fit in your trash cart at the curb.
- Acceptable items include large furniture and appliances (stoves, refrigerators, water heaters, washers, dryers, microwaves, rugs, carpet, doors/windows (wrapped in cardboard), small air conditioning units, etc.
- Place no more than four (4) large items.
- Items must be placed within one (1) to three (3) feet of the curb or street pavement for collection.
- Place items curbside the Sunday night before your scheduled collection day.
- Be sure that access to the items is not blocked by parked vehicles.
- Wrap glass doors and tables, windows, and mirrors with cardboard.
- Drain all gasoline and oil from lawn mowers.
Items not accepted: Computers and related equipment (i.e. monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers), hazardous materials or chemicals, commercial items or business equipment, yard waste, tree trunks, logs, building or construction type debris/materials, tires, auto batteries and motors, railroad ties, barrel drums, concrete, bricks, landscaping stones, boulders, rocks, dirt, or household trash. If any of these items are set out, the resident may be ticketed.
If you miss your scheduled bulky item collection, a separate special pick-up can be scheduled for an additional fee by visiting kirkwoodmo.org/Special.
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62nd Annual Greentree Festival |
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Greentree Parade- NEW ROUTE! |
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Parade Route Change is due to street construction on Essex Avenue |
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Water Week With Kirkwood Water |
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Join Kirkwood in celebrating Water Week 2023! Kirkwood Water is hosting an exciting event on Tuesday, August 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Kirkwood Park at the Campbell Pavilion and Lot near #1 Park Tank. Come and explore hands-on displays of valves, hydrants, pipes, and meters. Take a tour of #1 Park Pump Station and test your knowledge with water trivia. Plus, don't miss our hand-painted water hydrant raffle and water bottle giveaway.
Both adults and kids can discover the fascinating history of the City of Kirkwood Water, learn about the Kirkwood water system, understand water regulations and distribution, and appreciate the importance of water. We hope you will join Kirkwood Water for this fun and educational experience!
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Making Music Concert Series
2 More Shows!
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The Making Music Concert Series has only two remaining summer concerts. All concerts are held at 7:30 p.m. at the Lions Amphitheater in Kirkwood Park. All concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring food and drinks to the venue.
Rosewood- August 12
60’s & 70’s American
Tim Cunningham- August 19
Rhythm & Blues Saxophonist
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Strauss Studio Series
at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
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Miz Renee Smith, Queen of St. Louis Soul |
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August, 18 at 7:30 p.m., The Strauss Black Box Theater
Renee Smith has earned the nickname “Queen of Saint Louis Soul” on both sides of the Mississippi. Born in St. Louis, MO and raised in East St Louis IL, Renee began singing at age 12 in the Mount Missionary Baptist Church located in East St Louis IL, where she is currently the lead vocalist for the Voices of Zion.
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Arvell Keithly & Jim Manley's Wild, Cool & Swingin' Horns |
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August 19, at 7:30 p.m., The Strauss Black Box Theater
This group combines the powerhouse vocals of Arvell Keithly with Trumpet Legend, Jim Manley and his Wild, Cool and Swingin' Horns. This band recreates the music of 1960's Las Vegas scene with flair and Pizazz!
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Dueling Hobbits: Dueling Pianos Show |
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August 25, at 7:30 p.m., The Strauss Black Box Theater
Dueling Hobbits Productions offers the hottest all requests, all sing-a-long, all dance-a-long entertainment available. The company provides nationwide piano entertainment for all occasions. Their company prides itself on supreme musicianship. The Hobbits now feature numerous talented piano players, vocalists, and drummers at shows nationwide.
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Erika Johnson: Tribute to the Rolling Stones |
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August 26, at 7:30 p.m., The Strauss Black Box Theater
Vocalist Erika Johnson, an East St. Louis native, started her jazz career studying under saxophonist Ron Carter in the famed Lincoln HS jazz band. She’s taken that early experience, along with her days singing with the late legend Willie Akins, and has become one of the best jazz vocalists on the St. Louis scene. This performance has Erika giving us her Jazz Interpretations of the music of the Rolling Stones. Backed by a killer band, Ms. Johnson delivers a set full of groove and good times!
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David Weckl's Groove Contingent |
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August 29 & 30, at 7:30 p.m., The Strauss Black Box Theater
GROOVE! The Dave Weckl STL Groove Contingent is one of Dave’s two local St. Louis projects when he’s not on the road. Featuring Rocky Mantia (keys/vox), Teddy McCready (gtr/vox), John King (bass) and Jim Stevens (sax).
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Running: July 21- August 20
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, CLUE is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The play begins on a dark and stormy night at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Sip soup with Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. Peacock, Colonel Mustard, and a host of other classic oddballs as you unravel this whodunnit. CLUE is laugh-a-minute, high-octane fun for the entire family!
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Kirkwood Arts Commission Gallery Program |
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How One Man Went From Teenage Gang Member to College Graduate, Author, and Activist
On September 7 at 6:00 p.m., the Kirkwood Public Library and the Kirkwood Human Rights Commission will co-host a program featuring author Bobby Bostic. Bostic, sentenced to 241 years in prison in 1997 for non-homicide offenses committed in St. Louis at age 16, was paroled in November 2022 with the aid of the Judge who sentenced him and advocated for his release. While in prison, he obtained his GED, took numerous college courses, and published books about his life as a teenage gang member and the Missouri prison system. He will read from his new memoir "Humbled to The Dust: Still I Rise," recounting his journey from the streets of north St. Louis to prison and his transformation while incarcerated. Bostic's presentation will include audience questions and book signings. Registration is required at kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org/events.
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The Kirkwood Police Department and Kirkwood Parks/Recreation Department are once again teaming up this summer to reach out to Kirkwood and Oakland children. On Fridays, we will go to the following parks on the scheduled dates to provide a HOT DOG lunch, play games with the children and converse with the parents. We feel this is a great way for the children to interact with the Police Department on a positive basis and for the children to know they can come to the Police for help.
Each week, the Kirkwood Library will be participating with books for the kiddos.
Additionally, our great friends and Kirkwood’s own, The GymGuyz, will help burn some youthful energy with exercise drills for the whole family.
WEEK #5: AVERY PARK
Harrison & Avery
August 11, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WEEK #6: MEACHAM MEMORIAL PARK
New York & Orleans
August 18, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER
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Rummage Sale
Saturday, August 5
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
R $25 NR $30
The Kirkwood Rummage Sale will be held at the Kirkwood Recreation Center’s Gymnasium. All of the usual rummage/garage sale items can be found throughout the sale as well as some unique finds. There is sure to be a treasure with your name on it! Space is limited, acceptance will be on a first come first serve basis.
Register online or call the Kirkwood Community Center at 314-822-5855.
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Outdoor Skills Day
Saturday, August 26
Ages 7-10 9:00 a.m.-Noon
Ages 11-14 12:30-4:00 p.m.
R $25 NR $35 per person
Join us in our Outdoor Skills Day! Participants are given a chance to explore fishing, archery, knot tying, and orienteering. Older kids will also be given the chance to learn how to build a fire. Kids will have fun making memories and learning new skills. Bring your own water bottle and sunscreen.
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Tarantula Day
Tuesday, August 8 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 5-15
Tarantula Appreciation Day is August 8! Come to the library for a creepy good time—reading spider books, making spider crafts, even meeting a REAL tarantula.
Manage Your Budget & Control Your Cash Flow Presented by the SBDC
Wednesday, August 9 at 1:00 p.m.
We'll explore GrowthWheel's “Roads to Profitability” Framework, which outlines different ways in which companies can be more profitable by increasing revenue and/or reducing costs. Ways to increase revenue include at least 4 different approaches mentioned in the Framework. Likewise, there are 4 different approaches to reducing costs. A key point of this Framework is that it is necessary to prioritize the approaches that are best suited for increasing profitability on either the short or long term. Topics for Discussion: Are there one or several opportunities for increasing revenue? Which way would be best suited for reducing costs? Would reducing the costs be more beneficial to the company than increasing revenue, or vice versa? Does any specific way of reducing costs work well with one or several ways of increasing revenue?
Registration is recommended to receive updates about meeting changes, and required for those wanting the zoom link.
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LinkedIn Like a Pro
Thursday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Getting your LinkedIn Profile up-to-date is important when you’re applying for a job, or just letting people know you’re ready and available for work. Get some tips for keeping it updated, making it more searchable, and keeping people in the loop of who you are and what you want to be doing. Registration is required.
Funding your Business, From beginning to end presented by Roger Bequette
Wednesday, August 30 at 12:00 p.m.
As commercial capital and the funding of a business is the number one question asked by new entrepreneurs, join us as we cover the types of commercial capital and when they should be used as your business grows.
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Tips from the Kirkwood Garden Club
for August...
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With the high heat we've had, take care when working in your yard and gardens. If possible, work early in the day. Take frequent breaks and keep hydrated. Watering early is best for the plant material, but watering in the evening keeps you out of the heat of the day.
There are many options for lawn and garden products to kill weeds and unwanted plants. These include organic and chemical. Read the label when using, because many lose effectiveness when the temperature is higher.
Continue fertilizing your annuals and vegetables. The exception is determinate tomatoes or any other vegetable that has finished its production cycle.
The next few weeks are a good time to plant a second round of cool season vegetables for a fall harvest. This can include broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, carrots, radishes, etc.
The score card for my vegetables is split between the animals vs. the gardener. The protected tomatoes are still safe. (The protected tomatoes are covered with bird netting.) The unprotected ones have been attacked by the squirrels. The zucchini is holding its own against the invaders. So far, the BLTs and stuffer zucchini have been delicious. This year the veggies are growing in pots.
Keep watering and stay cool!
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RESIDENT E-NEWSLETTER | CITY OF KIRKWOOD
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