Kirkwood Photos with Santa at the Train Station 2013 December 5th-12th from 5:00pm -7:00 pm and December 13th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Bring your camera so you can capture that moment forever!  Shop and dine around Kirkwood with your fellow neighbors and enjoy the holiday season!  Many of the shops are extending thier hours on thursday. A reindeer will be tehre visitng on December 12th for children to see and enjoy.  Hot chocolate is being served by US Bank. They are asking that everyone arrive at least a half hour before the session end time.   11/27/2013

Kirkwood Candy Cane Hunt 2013 Candy Cane Hunt December 14, 2013 10:00am Ages 2-10 Santa's Reindeer have been busy dropping candy canes in Kirkwood Park! Some candy canes will have special prizes attached! Dress warm for this outdoor event. Pre-registration is required. Come early to decorate a hunting bag! Hunt followed by hot chocolate and pictures with Santa. Candy Cane Hunt begins promptly at 10 a.m.   Residents $3  non Residents $5 per child Kirkwood Park Lion's Pavilion 11/21/2013

Kirkwood Gum Drop Mountain 2013 Gum Drop Mountain December 13, 2013  6-9 pm Ages 7-11 Looking to get some Holiday shopping done? Drop the kids at the Community Center for a Winter Wonderland evening. Don't forget your designs and a sweet tooth for a chance to build the sweetest house in town! We'll provide everything you need to build a house of sugar! Once houses are complete, there will be be games in the gym, and enjoying dinner of pizza and drinks.  Pre-registration required.  This is a drop off program. Residents $12.00 Non- residents $17.00 11/21/2013

Holiday Walk Activities: Schedule of Events 9:30 a.m.--Santa arrives in Kirkwood 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.--Photos with Santa inside Kirkwood Train Station (Remember to bring your camera!) Also, bring your letters to Santa or write a letter while you're at the train station. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.--Stories with Mrs. Claus 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.--Statesmen Singers carol around downtown Kirkwood1:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m.--Concerts International Studio Singers perform on West Jefferson 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.--Holiday Trolley circulates around downtown Kirkwood 2-2:30 p.m.--Lucille Rapp Dancers performEnjoy hot cocoa and cookies from McArthur's Bakery served by Youth in Action. Youth in Action will also be accepting donations for Nurses for Newborns. Kirkwood Kiwanis will be serving hot dogs. 11/21/2013

Kirkwood Public Library Adult Programs November 2013 Tuesday, November 12, 1:30 pm.  Cinema KPL.   Showing The Help. Wednesday, November 13, 2pm.  Quilts in the Parlor.  Join author Ann Hazelwood as she discusses her new book The Funeral Parlor Quilt.  Tea will be served. Monday, November 18, 7 pm.  Charlie Brennan will talk about this new book Amazing St. Louis.  Books available for sale and signing.    Wednesday, November 20, 10 am.  Maintaining Your Home Series.  On the road with Roots & Blooms at 915 South Kirkwood Road.  Sherry Davis and Jennifer Elliott will present "Decorating Your Home for the Holidays" at their festive store. Refreshments served.  Reservations are limited, please phone the library reference desk at 314-821-5770, ext. 1012.  Free and open to the public. Wednesda... 11/07/2013

I love my house because it is where my daughter and I are home!  We laugh, love, fight, share, eat, entertain, relax, watch TV and movies; essentially this is where we spend a lot of time together!  The house is 2 blocks from the house I grew up in and I always loved this neighborhood- so when we had the chance to buy our house- we snatched it up! Once we moved in she made it clear that she loved our location- close to her school and all of her friends.  And within walking distance to many of my friends- I will leave out last names but Chris and Nikki live across the street- I have know them for close to 25 years.  My best friend Nick lives 2 blocks away along with John and Chris (other friends).  Another girlfriend of mine, Abby, lives four blocks away.  My neighbors around me are frie... 10/30/2013

Kirkwood/Webster Turkey Day Run November 28th at 7:30 am  The 31st Annual Thanksgiving Day run features 3 and 6 mile races on courses between Kirkwood and Webster. Entry forms and information available at the Community Center front desk or register online at:  bigriverrunning.com/kwturkeyday This is a great oppurtunity to get out there and meet some other community members- then head to the Turkey Day Game!      10/22/2013

Dog Days Celebration September 21 Parade begins at 9am from Ken Connor Park (S. Kirkwood Rd. at E. Argonne Dr.) Pet-related vendors in the Farmers' Market Greenway Information from Animal Welfare Groups Live Music--Salt of the Earth at 10am This is a wonerful way for your dog to meet other dog- and for you to meet some other community members! 08/19/2013

Apple Festival September 7th Kirkwood Farmers' Market located at the intersection of S. Kirkwood Road and E. Argonne Apple tasting, come and choose your favorite! Cooking Demonstration- everyone loves to cook- come see new ways to make apples! Live Music--The Lulu's perform at 10:00 a.m. Fun times in Kirkwood with all of your neighbors!!! 08/19/2013

This summer take your yoga practice outside and enjoy the sunshine! Wednesdays:  7:30-8:30 a.m.  May 29-August 14 Poolside at Kirkwood Aquatic Center 5 Punch Card: $50 Residents, $60 Non-residents Class cards can be purchased in advance at the pool front desk. Drop In: $13 Residents, $15 Non-residents 06/17/2013

Everyone love a good band!  Come join Kirkwoodians and listen to the music is Downtown Kirkwood- as the kids would say "DTK."  The music can be heard near the farmers market- we love to see a crowd;) Little kids will be dancing and enjoying the festivities along with parents and siblings.  Dont' miss the fun! There are snow cones at Tropical Moose and fresh fruit and vegetables in the market and Belgium waffles with powdered sugar! 05/28/2013

Celebrate National Library Week at Kirkwood Public Library April 13-20     Saturday, April 20, 5pm.  Poetry Slam. Join Pamela Garvey, published poet and associate professor at St. Louis Community College, for a reading and discussion about writing poetry.   Saturday, April 14-Saturday, April 20.  Discount Days.  Show your Kirkwood library card at Fun in The Sun Sports and Leisure and get a 15% discount.  Show your Kirkwood Library card and get a discount at the Friends of the Kirkwood library Books & Beyond gift shop. Saturday, April 14-Saturday, April 20.  Food for Fines with Kirk Care.  Bring in canned and boxed goods to offset fines.  $1 taken off fines for each canned/boxed good donated.  Donations of up to $15 per library card will be accepted. 04/18/2013

Kirkwood's Second annual Rotary Ramble onSaturday, May 11th--sponsored by the Kirkwood Rotary Club. This year's activities include 10K and 5k certified runs, a one-mile Fun Walk Adventure, a Zumbathon, and an Obstacle Course. Pre-registration cost for the runs is $25 (19 and over) and $15 (under 19). For the one-mile Fun Walk Adventure, the cost is $25 per family. The Zumbathon costs $25 (19+) and $15 (under 19). The Obstacle Course costs $15 for all ages.  For all events, after May 9 and on race day the cost goes up by $10.  Ramble registration is online through May 9.  The Kirkwood Aquatic Center will serve as the check-in point for all events, beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 8:30 a.m.  For additional information, visit kirkwoodrotary.org. 04/18/2013

City of Kirkwood Celebrates Tenth Anniversary of Train Station Ownershipat Annual Rail Safety Day   This Saturday: The City of Kirkwood will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the day they took ownership of the Kirkwood Train Station at its annual Rail Safety Day on Saturday, April 20.  Ten years ago, the station was about to be closed by Amtrak as part of its cost-cutting efforts.  The City negotiated with Union Pacific to purchase the station and then established a volunteer corps to staff it.  Today, the historic Train Station remains a vibrant and essential ingredient in the ambiance of downtown Kirkwood.The ten-year celebration will be a part of the Kirkwood Police Department's 7th Annual Kirkwood Rail Safety Day and Open House.  The ceremony, featuring the Mayor of Kirkwood, Art ... 04/18/2013

Mayfest in Kirkwood; Ladies Night of Fashion and Art   THURSDAY, MAY 9th This fashion-focused event is from 6-8:30 p.m. at the beautiful Ober Anderson Gallery with fabulous food and drinks from One19 North. Participants include Alpine Shop, Fun in the Sun Sports, Ginger & Mary Ann and Paperdolls. Tickets will cost $25 each or 2/$45 and include two cocktails, a very special selection of appetizers and some other surprises. Bring your mom, your daughter or your best friends! Tickets go on sale April 1st at the Downtown Kirkwood Office at 130 East Jefferson. Or, you may order by phone with a credit card: 314.822.0084. 03/28/2013

The Police Department's annual Pancake Supper will be held Thursday, February 28, at Kirkwood High School, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. COST is $4 per person (no carry-outs). Buy your tickets at City Hall (139 S. Kirkwood Road), at the Police Department (131 W. Madison), or at the door. MENU: Cost includes ALL the pancakes you can eat plus one serving per person of sausages, eggs, and apple sauce. Milk and coffee too. But go early...the line gets really long! All proceeds benefit the Kirkwood Police Department's Benevolent Fund. Thank you. 02/25/2013

Saturday, Dec 29 in Downtown Kirkwood The musical group Project 324 will perform at 5 p.m. at Station Plaza. At 6 p.m. the colorful Shaolin Lohan Pai Lion Dance Troupe will make an appearance as a large Chinese dragon accompanied by a group of Chinese drummers, meandering from Argonne Dr. to Station Plaza.   Kirkwood Mayor Art McDonnell will make brief remarks and KHS student Lilly Karrer will sing the Star Spangled Banner prior to the fireworks, which will begin at 6:30 pm. The display will be launched from the parking lot at Kirkwood City Hall, located at 139 S. Kirkwood Road. "Snow date" is Sunday, Dec 30 at the same time and place. For cancellation information, check the City of Kirkwood's website at www.kirkwoodmo.org    Public safety is the Kirkwood Police and Fire Departments' nu... 12/26/2012

Downtown Kirkwood Holiday Walk  Activities: Saturday, November 17 Santa arrives at 9:30 a.m.  9:30 a.m. Santa arrives at the train station               Enjoy refreshments at the train station:               Free hot dogs from Kirkwood Kiwanis               Free Hot Cocoa and cookies from               McArthur's Bakery served by YIA   10:00 a.m.   Shopping begins 10:00-2:00      Photos with Santa                         Stories with Mrs. Claus  11:00-3:00      Ride the Holiday Trolley11:00-1:00      Carolers stroll and sing2:00 p.m.  Lucille Rapp Tumblers and Dancers                 perform at the train station3:00 p.m. Trolley rides end, shopping                 and dining continue   11/11/2012

KIRKWOOD WINTER FIREWORKS FESTIVAL: December 29thProject 324 performs 5 P.M. at Station Plaza Fireworks Begin 6:30 P.M.SNOW DATE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30PROUDLY HOSTED BY THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD andSPONSORED BY THESE PRIVATE DONORSROCKET SPONSORDes Peres HospitalGLITTER SPONSORWebster-Kirkwood Times, Inc.SPARKLER SPONSORSAberdeen HeightsAdams Place Retirement CommunityCarrollton BankEagle Bank and Trust CompanyCity of Glendale * City of OaklandUMB Bank FIRECRACKER SPONSORSBarb & Jim Byerly * Bopp Chapel * Commerce Bank * Phyllis & Clyde Farris Barbara & Art McDonnell * Riggs Construction & DesignRotary Club of KirkwoodEvent CoordinatorsKirkwood Rotary Club Members * Barb Byerly * Clyde Farris * Art McDonnell Graphic Artist: Pete Broeder 11/02/2012

Holiday Walk; Meet Santa in Kirkwood November 17th Holiday Walk   Welcome Santa to Downtown Kirkwood. Photos with Santa, refreshments and entertainment at the train station. Sales and specials throughout downtown Kirkwood's stores and fashion  boutiques. A great way to kick of you holidays! Sponsored by Fun in the Sun Sports & Leisure and McArthur's Bakery. 11/02/2012