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Kirkwood Police Pancake Supper!
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Summer Camps & Aquatic Center
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Get your Aquatic Center Season Passes Early and SAVE! Feb 1 - 29 ONLY.
A season pass for a family of four is Res $220, Non-Res $345.
Summer Camp Registration:
Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates:
Feb 13 - Camp registration opens for Residents (online only)
Feb 15 - Camp registration opens for Residents (in-person & phone)
Feb 19 - Camp registration opens for Non-Residents, if spots remain
Hiring for Summer Jobs
The City of Kirkwood is looking to hire several part-time employees to join the Recreation Department this spring and summer! Find more online at www.kirkwoodmo.org/jobs
Parks & Rec Seasonal Program Guide Now Online
Exciting news! Kirkwood Parks and Recreation's seasonal program guide is now available online! Discover all the amazing opportunities for the Spring and Summer seasons on the Parks and Recreation website at www.kirkwoodparksandrec.org/things-to-do/program-guide
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Kirkwood Receives Vision Zero Recognition: Advancing Safe Mobility for All
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Kirkwood has recently earned recognition as a Vision Zero community by the Vision Zero Network. This acknowledgment comes as a testament to Kirkwood's dedication and commitment to promoting safe mobility and striving towards the ultimate goal of eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries.
The Vision Zero Network is a nonprofit project dedicated to eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries while promoting safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for everyone. They collaborate with communities across the U.S., providing support and advocacy to help them reach their Vision Zero goals. The overarching objective is to ensure safe mobility for all individuals, regardless of their mode of transportation - be it walking, bicycling, driving, using a scooter, using a wheelchair, or utilizing public transit.
Being recognized as a Vision Zero community is a remarkable achievement. It reflects Kirkwood’s unwavering commitment to making roads safer and protecting the well-being of its residents. While Kirkwood is officially a member of the network, we’ve been informed that it may take a couple of months for us to be listed on the Vision Zero Network’s website.
Let's continue working together to create a future where traffic-related fatalities and injuries are a thing of the past. Together, we can truly make a difference and ensure safe mobility for all in Kirkwood and beyond.
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Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
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Saman Swanson: Tribute to Teena Marie & Minnie Riperton
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Saturday, February 3, at 7:30 p.m., The Strauss Black Box Theater
Prepare to embark on a musical journey like no other as the Strauss Studio Series transports you into the heart of artistic excellence. This captivating series showcases a handpicked selection of the world's most accomplished and visionary artists, delivering performances that are nothing short of extraordinary. At the heart of the Strauss Studio Series lies a commitment to celebrating the diversity and beauty of music from across the globe. Our stage is a canvas, and our artists, virtuosos in their own right, paint breathtaking soundscapes that transcend boundaries and captivate the soul.
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Saint Louis Ballet: LOVE X 3
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Ross Family Theatre
Friday, February 16 & Saturday, February 17 at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 17 & Sunday, February, 18 at 3:00pm
Three ways to celebrate love – with three short ballets and a nod to Valentine’s Day. After a stunning debut at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center in 2023, the company returns to KPAC with works by the incomparable George Balanchine, innovative choreographer Brian Enos and the dynamic duo of Gen Horiuchi and composer TOYA (with live accompaniment).
Gen Horiuchi’s ST. LOUIS BLUES: A creation with composer and longtime collaborator Toya that evokes the mood of the blues era. With accompaniment by a New York-based jazz ensemble and popular jazz singer Denise Thimes!
George Balanchine’s SQUARE DANCE: In love with all things American, Balanchine takes the intricate patterns of a typical square dance and re-imagines them for his own ballet work that nods to the common roots of the two styles. Incorporating classical ballet, 17th-century court dance and country dancing in an effervescent whole.
Brian Enos’ IN REEL TIME: A contemporary work that’s very rhythmic and strikingly beautiful.
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Brendan Slocumb, author of The Violin Conspiracy & Symphony of Secrets, chosen for One Author, One Kirkwood 2024
Free Event to be held February 21st at 7:00 p.m. at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
One Author, One Kirkwood is a yearly community reading event for people throughout the St. Louis area. A One Author, One Kirkwood committee chooses an author and hosts fun and thoughtful discussions around their work that address important social topics affecting our community and the larger world. This year, our committee has chosen Brendan Slocumb, an author whose thought-provoking mystery novels, The Violin Conspiracy and Symphony of Secrets, utilize classical music as a powerful vehicle to explore themes of racism, privilege, and power dynamics.
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Sweetheart Dance
Friday, February 9, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Ages 3-10.
R $15 NR $20 per person (both adults and daughters need to register)
Dads, grandpas, uncles, or guardians, grab your dancing shoes and bring your little sweethearts to our annual Valentine’s dance. Visit our dessert bar and photo booth area, and enjoy a visit from a very special singing guest! Be sure to register before spots fill up!
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Rummage Sale
Saturday, February 10, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kirkwood Recreation Center Gymnasium
The Kirkwood Rummage sale is FREE to attend!
Kirkwood residents can haul down the clutter from their attics and treasures from their garages and organize accumulations from their barns for the first Kirkwood Rummage Sale. All of the usual rummage 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!
Each applicant will only receive one space. If you would like a spot in the Rummage Sale, email Scout at adamssa@kirkwoodmo.org.
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Sense of Play Date
Saturday, February 10, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 21, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Best suited for 12 months-6 years, but all ages are welcome! Adult participation required.
$25 per Family.
Provided by Sense of Play. Join us for monthly sensory play dates! Children and their caregivers will explore sensory bins and messy art projects with none of the clean up. Dress to get messy and come ready for fun.
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Story Time Adventure
Online Registration.
Let's get ready to PLAY and LEARN in this story adventure class. Children ages 2-6 will be joined with licensed Speech-Language Therapist and children's book author, Steph Winkeler, on a thematic storybook experience. Each family enrolled will receive one thematic storybook and companion activity for on-the-go learning.
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Nerf Wars
Sunday, February 8, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 8, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Ages 6-10
Res $12 Non-Res $15
Come and show your NERF skills at the Kirkwood Nerf Wars! We will be hosting this event inside of the Community Center. We will be playing team based games. Every player must provide their own NERF gun, protective eye wear, and face covering. We will be providing the NERF darts that fit most NERF equipment.
St. Louis Treasures
Tuesday, March 12, 9:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
R$135 NR$145
Embark on an extraordinary journey through time and culture, beginning with a visit to the iconic Fabulous Fox Theater. Opened in 1929, this opulent Siamese-Byzantine marvel ranks as the second largest movie theater ever built. Be enchanted by the mesmerizing tunes of the Mighty Wurlitzer, performed by a special organist. Afterward, relish a guaranteed delicious lunch at the renowned Favazza's on The Hill. Our adventure continues with a tour of the recently-restored St. Louis Downtown Central Public Library, a magnificent 1912 architectural gem that offers a sensory and intellectual feast. Finally, pay your respects at the newly restored Soldiers' Memorial, a touching tribute to St. Louis's World War I heroes, showcasing exceptional artifacts and displays from all US military conflicts.
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Disney Family Trivia
Friday, February 9, 6-8 p.m.
Registration Required
Are you an expert in all things Disney? Wear your Disney finest, bring your favorite Disney snacks, and sign your group up for Disney Family Trivia. Doors open at 5:45 pm. Event starts at 6:00 pm. Maximum of 6 people per table. Full tables are encouraged.
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Film Screening: Space Race
Saturday, February 10, 2 p.m.
THE SPACE RACE weaves together the stories of Black astronauts seeking to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars, including Guion Bluford, Ed Dwight and Charles Bolden, among many others. The story of African-Americans at NASA is a tale of world events colliding with the aspirations of uncommon men. The bright dreams of Afrofuturism become reality in THE SPACE RACE, turning science fiction into science fact and forever redefining what “the right stuff” looks like, giving us new heroes to celebrate and a hidden history to discover.
Teen Celebration day - National Comfy Day (Monthly drop in)
Tuesday, February 20
Ages 12-18
Everyday's a holiday for something, so once a month, celebrate a unique holiday with the teen library with snacks and activities all day! Take a seat and learn how to get comfy! Experience Hygge at the library.
Dragons Love Tacos Party
Wednesday, February 21, 10:30 a.m.
Ages: 3-5
Registration Required
Do you like dragons? Do you like dragons who love tacos? Come join us for some taco-loving dragon-themed fun at the Kirkwood Public Library!
Afternoon Drive In Movie
Saturday, February 24, 1:30 p.m.
Age: Families with children 2-6-years-old
Registration Required
For Families. VROOM VROOM! Your family will make a cardboard box car then watch a short film. You will make one car per family.
Teen Writing Club
Tuesday, February 27, 7-8:30 p.m.
Whether you've been writing since you were young, or have never written before, this monthly meeting to creatively write in community with other teens will improve your storytelling & help you figure out what you want to write about! Each session we'll explore different...
Doodles & Drinks
Thursday, February 29, 6:30-8 p.m.
Ages 12-18
Registration recommended but not required.
Doodles & Drinks is a teen drawing club where you’ll receive bi-monthly prompts, experiment with a variety of drawing media, and receive feedback from other artists. Tea and juice will be provided, but feel free to bring your own drink.
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Kirkwood Historical Society Trivia Night
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Hygiene Items for Veterans
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Bring products to drop-off boxes located at City Hall, the Kirkwood Public Library, or Royal Bank in Kirkwood.
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