Week Ahead in Kirkwood: Olive Oil, Schnucks and Tax-Free Weekend

Check in here each week to see what's coming down the pipe in Kirkwood and what's happening around town this week. Are we missing something? Let us know!

Olive oils specialty shop opening soon
We've talked with the owner of Olive Oils and More, a shop opening soon in Downtown Kirkwood. Find out when they plan to open and get a recipe here while you're at it.

Schnucks Des Peres 50th anniversary
The Schnucks grocery store in Des Peres is celebrating 50 years in the community this week. There will be a special celebration all day Wednesday to commemorate half a century in business here.

Tax-Free Weekend
Kirkwood may not be participating as a city in the tax-free weekend Aug. 2-4, but shoppers will still be hitting up stores to pick up school supplies and other necessities before the bell rings on the first day of classes.

Is it really almost time for school again?
Yeah, it is. Check in for school supply lists and other tips to gear back up for school in Kirkwood.

Things Patch is looking for...
High school sports teams. We'd love to stop by a practice or meet the coaches out there as they're revving up for the fall season. Who should we be on the lookout for? Comment here or email bryanna.hampton@patch.com.

Upcoming Local Events:

• Wednesday, July 31: Blood Drive! at Kirkwood Community Center
• Wednesday, July 31: Schnucks Des Peres 50th Anniversary Celebration
• Thursday, Aug. 1: Citizen's Emergency Preparedness Program at St. Louis Community College-Meramec
• Thursday, Aug. 1: Blood Drive at Kirkwood Public Library
• Friday, Aug. 2: Laurie's Shoes Tax-Free Back to School Shoe Drive
• Friday, Aug. 2: Adventures in Learning Classes at Shepherd's Center of Webster-Kirkwood
• Friday, Aug. 2: Schnucks Des Peres Family Day