Community Corner
Garbage Bags, Writing and Tax-Free Shopping This Weekend Near Kirkwood
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are seven suggestions to do nearby.
- Citizen's Emergency Preparedness Program -- St. Louis Community College-Meramec is hosting a two-hour session Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. to teach safety tips and awareness. The class is free, but register ahead of time.
- Blood Drive -- Stop by the Kirkwood Public Library Thursday to donate blood. All the donations collected by the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center stays local.
- Garbage Bag Gala -- Join local Patch editors and St. Louis models and designers for a classy evening of trashy fashion. The event benefits the Salvation Army. Tickets are still available for the Gala at Moonrise Hotel in University City Friday night at 7 p.m.
- Laurie's Shoes Tax-Free Back to School Shoe Drive -- Bring in a gently-used pair of shoes, get a $5 coupon this weekend during the Tax-Free holiday.
- Schnucks Des Peres Family Day -- Schnucks Des Peres 50th anniversary celebration continues Friday with a party planned for the day.
- Weapons in Writing workshop -- Authors with the St. Louis Writers Guild are sharing their weaponry experiences for your writing purposes at the Kirkwood Community Center Saturday.
- Stray Rescue Adoption Event -- Looking for a new pet? Local Harvest will have Stray Rescue of St. Louis at the store with puppies for adoption Sunday.
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