Recycling Event a Success

The City of Webster Groves Department of Public Works partnered with Midwest Recycling Center Aug. 6 to host the Electronic Recycling Event in Memorial Park. Some 39,989 pounds of electronics (or almost 20 tons) were collected this year from 625 participants from 42 different zip codes.

Mark your calendars for these free, fun events. Stay informed at Explore Webster Groves, on the City’s website, and the City’s Facebook page.

Old Orchard Gazebo Music Concert Series Returns

Enjoy the waning days of summer listening to music on six Friday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Gazebo Park, 8180 Big Bend Blvd.:

• Aug. 26: Sharon Bear Group (Blues)

• Sept. 2: Diesel Island (Classic Outlaw Country)

• Sept. 9: Dizzy Atmosphere (Hot Club/Gypsy Jazz)

• Sept. 16: Jake’s Leg (Grateful Dead)

• Sept. 23: Broken Hipsters (Rock Classics)

Free parking is available in the various parking lots throughout the business district and on its streets. Aug. 27 – Piano Fest at the Masonic Lodge, next to City Hall. The field opens at 6 p.m., and the concert runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Masons will be selling hot dogs, brats, water and soda, sno-cones, ice cream, and kettle corn. The event is organized jointly by Michael Silverman, the Webster Groves Arts Commission, and Webster Arts.

Sept. 10 – World Peace Concert at the Webster Groves Garde Café. A celebration of peace, love and harmony. Free and open to the community. Food and beverages for sale in the cafe. Nine outstanding performers each playing a 20-minute set. Performers are: Perfect Strangers, Northbound Train, Whiskey Club Band, Home Remedy, Mass Eclectic, Catching the Westbound, John Culver Wilson, Posey Lulu and Will Soll.

Sept. 17 – Old Webster Jazz & Blues Fest at N. Gore & Allen Avenues. The big one is back! Enjoy the best jazz and blues with 15,000 of your friends at this Webster Groves event of the year!

Cool Canines

Want to see fun and frolic at its finest? We’re opening the pool for our four-legged friends before closing for the season. Proof of current inoculations must be brought to the gate. Owners are responsible for the conduct and actions of their pets and will not be allowed to go underwater or swim in the lap pool with their dogs. The Recreation Department reserves the right to limit numbers. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Barkley House, a UMC extended-care facility for pets in need of long-term medical care and their owners. Sept. 7 Wed., 4 - 5:30 p.m. OR 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Fee: $10/dog and adult supervisor; $5 each additional human (Sorry, no humans under age 13 allowed in the water)

City Hall Closed Sept. 5

City Hall will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 for the Labor Day holiday. Trash pickup will be one day later in all areas.

Preservation Commission

Municipal Court

Architectural Review Board 9/20 City Council 9/21 Crossroads Business District Advisory Commission 9/22 Business Development Commission 9/27 Old Webster Business District Advisory Commission 9/27 Police Community Engagement Board 9/28 Municipal Court

For meeting times and locations, please visit www.webstergrovesmo.gov or call 963-5319