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Festivities Include
- Free Live music from six bands, on two outdoor stages
- A vintage car show
- A Beer Wagon, serving beer and wine, hosted by local service clubs
- Various Vendor booths
- Food and drink from downtown merchants and from local area service clubs
Musical Entertainment Lineup
· West Jefferson Stage:
- Groove Thang 4:30-6:00
- Backstreet Cruisers 6:45- 8:15
- Bad Habit 9:00- 10:30
· East Jefferson Stage
- Wildfire 5:00-6:00
- The Hulapoppers 7:15-8:45
- Arvell & Company 9:30- 11:00
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The Cars & Guitars festival kicks off with Carbs & Guitars! Enjoy pancakes and sausage at the Kirkwood Fire Station on W. Argonne from 8:30- 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $10. You can buy them at City Hall, from the Rotary Club or at the Fire Station that morning. |
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4th of July Freedom Festival |
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Kirkwood Rd. Project Comments |
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Comments are still being accepted for the Kirkwood Rd. Project. The form to submit your comments about this project can be found here.
About the project:
The City applied and obtain federal funding for a resurfacing project from Adams Ave. to Swan Ave. on N. Kirkwood Rd. This project includes a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon between Washington Ave. and Bodley Avenue, a lane reduction to allow for a safer pedestrian mid-block crossing, and upgrades to sidewalks within the project limits.
The lane reduction is included in many City Planning documents including the Kirkwood Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, EnVision Kirkwood 2035 Plan, and the Downtown Kirkwood Master Plan. The City has completed a traffic study, which can be found here.
The City has selected CMT Engineers to complete the preliminary design. A demonstration of the proposed lane reduction started on April 10 and ran through Mid-May.
A public meeting is expected to occur in Summer 2023 for the public to review the preliminary plans and make comments. Once a date for the public house has been determined it will be sent out via email, posted on the City's website and published in the Webster Kirkwood Times.
Right now the project is still in the design phase. A copy of the preliminary plans for review can be downloaded here.
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A resident informed us that they received a call from someone telling them that they had a credit on their electric bill. They asked for the individual’s Visa information so that they could put the credit back onto their Visa card.
If you receive a call like this please be aware that this is a scam. The City of Kirkwood will NOT call you if you have a credit on your account. That credit will roll over onto the next month’s bill unless the resident calls the City and requests a check.
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St. Louis County's Home Improvement Program |
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2023 Human Rights Commission Essay Contest Winners |
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On Thursday May 4, Mayor Griffin and Human Rights Commission Chair Geoff Morrison recognized the winners of the 2023 Human Rights Commission Essay Contest. Seventy-five students submitted essays this year in response to the prompt, “What is the most important human rights issue currently, and why?” The winners of the essay contest are: |
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1st Place - Emma Hingle from Ursuline Academy
2nd Place – Gus Lauberth from Kirkwood High School
3rd Place – Arul Osburn from Kirkwood High School
4th Place – Khadija Khan from Kirkwood High School
The winners each received cash awards and certificates from the Mayor. Their essays will be featured in the KHRC’s section of the City’s website.
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Kirkwood Summer Fun Events Calendar |
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Making Music Concert Series |
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The Making Music Concert Series, now in its 21st season, features Saturday evening concerts held at Lions Amphitheater in Kirkwood Park. All concerts are held at 7:30 p.m. on the dates listed below, and typically last about two hours. The concert series is hosted by the Kirkwood Arts Commission with generous financial support from Kirkwood Electric, and additional support from Kirkwood Parks & Recreation and the Kirkwood Arts Foundation. All concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring food and drinks to the venue.
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Experience our area’s most talented artists in an intimate setting.
The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center presents the Strauss Studio Series.
A live entertainment series in the Strauss Black Box Theater at KPAC. The Strauss Studio Series gives you the chance to see exceptional artists who are on the rise. Seating is a mix of cabaret tables and stadium-style seats. The atmosphere is intimate so that you truly feel immersed in the music, the art, and the moment.
Tickets are available at metrotix or through the City’s website. General admission is $25, a VIP table for two is $75. VIP tickets include a cabaret-style table for two, VIP parking and a bottle of wine or 6-pack of beer.
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AIDA
A timeless love story for the ages, Disney’s AIDA tells the tale of the transcendent love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country; Amneris, an Egyptian princess; and Radames, the soldier they both love. Set in a time of great turmoil in ancient Egypt, this story of forbidden love has thrilled audiences for over twenty years. Wrapped in an electric Tony and Grammy Award-Winning score by Elton John and Tim Rice, AIDA is both a stunning musical theatre experience, and an uplifting story of faith, duty, and redemption.
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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, beginning June 16th, 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 #1: WALKER PARK (Turtle Park) WEEK #4: FILLMORE PARK
Washington & Taylor Fillmore & Clinton
June 16, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 28, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WEEK #2: MONFORT PARK WEEK #5: AVERY PARK
Briargate & Barberry Lane Harrison & Avery
June 30, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. August 11, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30p.m.
WEEK #3: LOEWNAU PARK WEEK #6: MEACHAM MEMORIAL PARK
Oakland & Sappington New York & Orleans
July 14, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. August 18, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER
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As part of the Historic Saint Louis "Landscapes of Summertimes Past" tour we welcome you to Mudd's Grove. There's a lot to do in Kirkwood on June 10.
Start at the Fire Station for Carbs & Guitars - Morning Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Kirkwood Fire Department and Kirkwood Rotary Club, then walk to Mudd's Grove, and end your day at the Route 66 Cars and Guitars Festival in Downtown Kirkwood. Here is more information.
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· Free Family Event
· 5:30-7PM
· Music
· Community
· Strawberries and Ice Cream
· Pack a picnic basket.
· Tables and Chairs provided
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Murder Mystery Trivia Night
Friday, June 16 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Trivia starts at 7:00 p.m.
Ages 21+
Join us for a fun night of Murder Mystery Trivia! 10 rounds of trivia, between-round games, and silent auction items available for bid. Benefitting the PARC/Shupe scholarship fund. Hosted by Kirkwood Parks and Recreation.
$160 per table (8 people per table) Kirkwood Community Center
Register online or call the Kirkwood Community Center at: 314-822-5855.
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New! Tailgate Bingo
Fri. 6/9 6:00-7:30 p.m.
All ages
Tailgate Bingo is for everyone! Join us in the field next to Walker Lake in Kirkwood Park. Bring your own dobbers/pens, chairs, small tables, dinner, drinks, and fun people. You will be able to set up directly behind your vehicle. We will play a minimum of 8 rounds with awesome prizes for every winner. The grass parking lot will open at 5:15 p.m. with bingo from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Upon arrival you will be assigned to a parking spot and given bingo cards. R $15 NR $20 per car
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Looking for the perfect poolside companion? Look no further! The Book Caboose has arrived at it's summer location, the Kirkwood Pool, fully stocked with amazing reads for all ages!
You'll find a mix of kids, teen and adults books to peruse while you soak up the sun. After you've finished, add your reading time in for Summer Reading prizes!
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Sunday, June 4th at 2 p.m.
Music in the Library: Roy St. John
Roy St. John’s music career includes a lengthy stint as morning host on St. Louis radio as well as many albums since his Virgin Records release Immigration Declaration. His new album Flight Risk mixes Pop, Americana, and Blues and was recorded in St. Louis. He and accompanist John Webb have played together since the early 1980s.
Monday, June 5th at 6 p.m.
Opera Theatre Docent Presentation
Come join us as we take a look at the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ Treemonisha, by Scott Joplin, presented by Ingrid Neuefeind.
Sometimes out of the deepest tragedy springs the greatest hope. Embark on a life-affirming journey of love and creativity in Scott Joplin’s opera Treemonisha, re-imagined with a new prologue and epilogue by composer Damien Sneed and librettist Karen Chilton.
Sunday, June 11th at 2 p.m. (Gypsy
Life Drawing (non-instructional)
This event provides a live model and is a non-instructional event. Participants bring their own drawing and/or painting supplies. The event will begin with shorter poses and end with a long half an hour pose. Registration is required in order to attend.
Thursday, June 22nd at 5 p.m.
Legal Clinic with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (virtual)
If you’re just starting out in the business or nonprofit world and have questions for a lawyer, we’re hosting a legal clinic! Available by appointment, this virtual event will take place on zoom where you’ll meet one-on-one with a lawyer in a 30 minute session. Registration is required in order to attend. Please select your top two session times and we will email you to confirm. Use the form below to register.
Thursday, June 29th at 6:30 p.m.
What Should I Read Next? (hybrid)
Like to talk about what you’re reading with other people, but don’t have time to join a monthly book group? Want to tell everyone about the best series on TV or the most interesting podcast you found? Looking for something new to read? Come to the library and find your next favorite. thing! Registration recommended if attending in person; required if attending virtually.
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Tips from the Kirkwood Garden Club
for June....
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Thank you to everyone attending and supporting the Kirkwood Garden Club Annual Plant Sale. Money raised from the sale benefits a scholarship as well as the Train Station gardens on the east and west side of Kirkwood Rd.
With the rainy weather and some schedule issues I've had, I'm still trying to get my gardens planted. I've gone from the original plan to Plan B, and in one area to Plan C. One area was to become the location for some vegetable plants. Previously a very large spirea had been located in this area. Too many roots made it difficult to till the area. Ergo Plan B. The vegetables will now be grown in pots. This may be a blessing in disguise since there is mole activity heading into that space Plan C. The moral of the story is to be flexible. When things don't work out, save your energy and find a different way to achieve your goal. Mother Nature is a tough foe to outwit.
Gardening adage regarding perennials, shrubs, and trees....
The first year they sleep
The second year they creep
The third year they leap
That is proving true for a lot of plant material this year. If you are buying, moving, dividing, or planting make sure you allow for mature growth. Three years ago a friend gave me a hosta she didn't have room for. She didn't know anything about its size but thought it would be compact. Wrong! it's trying to take over the porch.
If you plan to trim shrubs or trees, take a close look before you start working. I discovered a cardinal nest in my rose bush. I'm now awaiting the hatching of four baby cardinals.
Visit Facebook to learn more about Kirkwood Garden Club.
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RESIDENT E-NEWSLETTER | CITY OF KIRKWOOD
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