Kirkwood/Webster Turkey Day Run 11-22-12 The 30th Annual Thanksgiving Day run features 3 and 6 mile races on courses between Kirkwood and Webster. Entry forms and information will be available at the Kirkand Webster Groves Community Center beginning October 1 or register online at:  bigriverrunning.com/kwturkeyday 10/19/2012

The Not So Haunted Magic House Kirkwood, MO 63122 Friday, October 19 & 269:30 am to 9:00 pmSaturday, October 20 & 279:30 am to 5:30 pmSunday, October 21 & 2811:00 am to 5:30 pm. It's the Not-So-Haunted House that is oh-so-fun! Kids of all ages are invited to dress in their most "boo"tiful Halloween costumes and have a ghoulishly good time trick or treating and getting autographs from their favorite storybook characters. This year's Halloween event will include a special visit from more than 15 storybook characters from favorite children's tales such as The Wizard of Oz, Harry Potter; Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland and more.  Each child attending this spooktacular event will receive a trick-or-treat bag and an autograph book for the not-so-spooky characters to sign as they trick-or-treat... 10/19/2012

Kirkwood Halloween Walk:   DOWNTOWN KIRKWOOD HALLOWEEN WALK 5-7PM  THURSDAY,OCT. 25TH  -Trick-or-treating at participating   businesses  -Free Hot Dogs from the Kirkwood Kiwanis in Ken Connor Park  -Haunted Bank at Fifth Third Bank,  366 S. Kirkwood Road Thanks to Fun In The Sun Sports & Leisure activewear boutique for sponsoring the Walk. 10/19/2012

October in Kirkwood October:   Fall Festival of Local Flavor    Oct. 7-13th -Restaurant Week 10/7-10/13DINE DOWNTOWN KIRKWOOD; special offers at local food establishments, visit our website for details and  updates.-Wed. 10/10Imagination Fruit Station  Ages 1-6 with adultKirkwood Parks partnered up with the Kirkwood Library to offer a program filled with story time, craft activities, games and more! No Charge!   6:30 p.m. Pumpkins galore this time of year! Meet at the Kirkwood Farmer's Market Greenway. REGISTER BY CALLING 314-822-5855-Thursday 10/11 Shop & Dine Night. Many stores will be open until 7 and offering sales and.or specials.Take advantage of Restaurant Week after working up an appetite shopping.-Friday 10/12Pumpkin Carving Contest and Movie Night Participate in the Pumpkin Ca... 10/02/2012

Camp Broadway Presents:   Friday, July 27   7:30 p.m.Kirkwood Park AmphitheaterTickets on sale today!$5 each (A portion of the proceeds go to Camp Kirkwood's efforts to start a library in Africa.)Purchase tickets at the Kirkwood Community Center. 07/18/2012

TUNES AT TEN: June Kirkwood Farmers' Market 10 a.m. Under the Pergola June 2    Salt of the Earth June 9 UJ and the Downhome Blues BandJune 16 Bella Corda Guitar EnsembleJune 30  Maple Jam Band             "LIKE" DOWNTOWN KIRKWOOD on facebook   Be one of the first to join our network on Facebook. We have a new page dedicated to Downtown Kirkwood. Search Downtown Kirkwood Special Business District.   http://www.facebook.com/pages/Downtown-Kirkwood-Special-Business-District/336849626354691 While you are searching Facebook, you can also LIKE Kirkwood Farmers' Market.    http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kirkwood-Farmers-Market/313721852530             Welcome New Businesses       NOW OPEN: Oberanderson GalleryGrand Opening June 1   6-10pm101 W. ArgonneFun in the Sun Sports & Leisure 121  N... 06/12/2012

Kirkwood Olympic Games Camp          Ages 6-11 2012 is host to the Summer Games! Campers will be in the know of the summer games! From watching athletes to trying out some games to the Great Medal Count, it's sure to have you cheering "U-S-A!" Camp starts with the opening ceremony watching and pizza on Fri. 7/27 6:30-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri.        10 a.m.-3 p.m.    M1: 8/6-8/10 Residents: $115  Non-Residents: $143                   Kirkwoodettes Camp                                        Ages 5-12 You say "Kirk" we say "Wood"! Join the Kirkwood High School Cheerleading Coaches in this week long camp to learn all the aspects of being a cheerleader! Show your spirit in a final performance for friends and family. Campers must bring a sack lunch daily. Mon.-Fri.         7/30-8/3   9 a.m.-3 p.m. ... 05/18/2012

Tennis Passes on sale now! Looking to gain valuable tennis skills? You can register for tennis lessons over the phone,online or stop by the Community Center and give us a visit! For a list of all the classes,click here.Adult Tennis LeagueWomen's and Men's leagues are forming.  Eight week leagues will be offered throughout the Spring and Summer. Players with a USTA rating of 2.5 to 3.5 are welcome. League play will be on Tuesday evenings.    Women's: 7:30-8:30 p.m.  Men's:  8:30-9:30 p.m.T2:  6/5-7/31 (no league 7/3)   T3:  8/14-10/9 (no league 9/11) Residents: $60  Non-Residents: $85 for individuals  Cardio Tennis A fun group activity, featuring a circuit of heart pumping drills to give players of all abilities an ultimate, high-energy workout!  (Limit 8 players.) These 6 classes will b... 05/18/2012

Kirkwood Recreation Station Aquatic Center opens Saturday, May 26!Sign up now for swim lessons!You can register online here!For information about how to use our online registration program, click here.Interested in all that the Aquatic Center has to offer this summer? Check out Pioneer Polo below and be sure to visit us online, click here!Pioneer Polo                                Completed Grades 6-11            New format for 2012! Sunday classes will be the traditional work outs of instruction and drills for all skill levels (no prior experienced is needed) for a full two hours for both age groups and Wednesday nights will now be high school age league nights as part of the Strike Zone Polo League at MIDCS. The combination of practices and league games will help hone one's swimming ... 05/18/2012

04/23/2012

Kirkwood Farmers' Market opens April 21 Kirkwood Living Green's Earth Day at the Market 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Urban Agriculture, growing local, community gardens. Meet the experts - Composting, organic gardening, beekeeping, raising chickens, trees, herbs, native plants, rain barrels, compostable containers, and everything you need to know to help you reduce your carbon footprint, and enhance your quality of life the natural way. . 03/26/2012

SUNSET 44 BISTRO ________________________________________2012 Chef of the YearChef Anthony Lyons Sunset 44 Executive ChefChef Anthony Lyons, CEC, Sunset 44 Restaurant, is Chefs de Cuisine's 2012 Chef of the Year.Anthony Lyons | Executive Chef A native of County Tipperary, Ireland, Anthony realized early on his dream of becoming a chef. After graduating RTC Galway in Hotel and Catering Studies, Anthony completed an 18 month apprenticeship at Raftery Rest, Dromoland Castle and then moving to the United States, first to Massachusetts at The Stonehenge and later to St Louis as Sous Chef at Greenbriar Hills Country Club, University Club with Executive Chef Paul Kampff, Old Warson under the direction of Chef Aidan Murphy, St Albans Country Club and then as Executive Chef of The Racquet Club S... 01/23/2012

ONE-DAY PARKING PERMITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT KIRKWOOD CITY HALL.       NEW! Just in time for holiday shopping, dining and celebrating.   If you'd like to park your vehicle for more than two hours when you visit downtown Kirkwood,there is a new parking option for you!   You may purchase a One-Day permit* for $5.00 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday-Friday at Kirkwood City Hall. Permits are available at the Finance Department window where utility payments are made.    One-Day permits are good for all-day parking in public parking spaces on public parking lots in downtown Kirkwood. The permits are good for the day (Monday-Friday)  designated on the permit.  (FREE two-hour parking is still available).   Permits may be purchased on the day of use or in advance.* Details are available from the F... 12/08/2011

Mini Monster Mash Ages 3-5 Bring your little ghosts and goblins for a mini monster mash! We will have a costume contest, refreshments, crafts and games. Pre-registration required. This is a drop off program. (8 kids max) Fri 10/28 10:15-11:45 a.m. OR 6-7:30 p.m. R: $5 NR: $7 09/16/2011

Scary Skate at Kirkwood Ice Rink Join Kirkwood for Halloween fun at the Ice Arena! Be sure to wear your costume for the costume contest, enter to win door prizes and much more! Monday, October 31  12:30-2 p.m. Normal Admission policies and prices apply. 09/16/2011

Kirkwood Area Arts Council presents:   August 13 at 7 pm, Meramec Jazz Band at Kirkwood Park   August 27 at 7 pm, Maple Jam Band at Kirkwood Park   The Kirkwood Area Arts Council presents the wildlife photography of Jim Irwin at the Kirkwood Train Station, 110 W. Argonne Drive. The photographs are on view at the Kirkwood Train Station when the station is open for passengers through August 29. For more information, contact the Kirkwood Area Arts Council at kaacemail@gmail.com 08/16/2011

Kirkwood Event Schedule Sept- Dec 2011 Event Schedule      September 24 Dog Days Celebration   October 2-8 Restaurant Week   October 7 Pumpkin Carving Farmers' Market Greenway   October 8 Fall Festival of Local Flavor   October 27 Halloween Walk   November 19 Holiday Walk   December 8 Photos with Santa at the train station 08/16/2011

MIKE DUFFY'S FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT KIRK CARE  Mike Duffy's is having a food drive until the end of August for Kirk Care. Kirk Care is our local food pantry and serves all R7 district families.The needs in the summer go up with kids at home and the food level is very low.   Bring in 5 or more items to enter a raffle for Mike Duffy's and Shop and Save gift certificates.   124 W. JEFFERSON  08/16/2011

Cool Things to do in Downtown Kirkwood on a hot day:                                                                TREATS Tropical Moose Shaved Ice Colldstone Creamery Custard Station Red Mango Smoothie King   HEALTHY EATS Watermelon Peaches Salad Greens          when you visit the farmers' market   SHADEY SEATS Under the eaves at the train station Bisso Park Farmers' Market Greenway Restaurant patios Kirkwood Public Library Memorial Walkway 07/29/2011

Kirkwood Summer Concert Schedule Update Concerts Continue                                                                Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:00 p.m at Station Plaza   CONCERTS COORDINATED BY STATION PLAZA MANAGEMENT AND MERCHANTS:   July 28: Delicious Fishes, sponsored by Country Financial   August 4: The Decades, sponsored by PNC Bank   August 11: Project 324 sponsored by Bar Louis   August 18: Delicious Fishes, sponsored by Country Financial   07/29/2011