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Apologies This is the time of year when we are supposed to reflect on our previous year. We are supposed to think of who we might have hurt, even if accidentally. We are supposed to call them or go visit, to apologize in person. Broad, online, “empty” apologies do not truly fulfill our obligation. With all of these “supposed to’s”, it is actually hard to reach out to someone who you know you may have hurt. This year, I was lucky enough that the person who I really wanted to apologize to, called me! I had not spoken with her in almost a year. I kept meaning to call, but I was embarrassed. The longer the time went on, the more embarrassed I felt, and for more than the original reason for needing to apologize. I had also waited too long.
STEPHANIE BERK, Ph.D. Stephanie Berk, author of “How to Potty-Train Your Dragon Child”, is a mother of 4 boys. She has a degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Cornell University, a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from University of Connecticut, a PostDoctoral Fellowship in Language Acquisition from Haskins Laboratory/ Yale University, and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuroimaging from Washington University.
I thanked her for calling, and immediately said, “I do want to talk with you, but I have to apologize first. I feel awful for not doing this sooner, and I do not have a good excuse.” After we were finished speaking, and I felt forgiven, things seemed “right” again. Apologizing was not easy, but it was necessary. Over the next few weeks, I will figure out who else I need to apologize to, and I will call them. If I miss someone, hopefully that person will call me, and we can work it out. It seems like such an odd “supposed to”- figuring out who you may have hurt, being accountable, and then being responsible enough to apologize. We are adults. However, we teach our children to say sorry when they hurt someone. We ask children how they could have handled the situation differently. We demand that our children claim their actions. I guess it is not unreasonable that we, as adults, should be held to that same high standard. It additionally reminds us of how difficult this apology process truly is, regardless of whether you are a child or an adult!
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THE VOICE OF GENERATION J OUR GENERATION OUR FUTURE
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by Hannah Thiede Ever since I was a kid, I knew I wanted to go to Israel at least once in my lifetime — I just didn't know the impact it would have on me. This summer I went to Israel for the entire month of July. I don't even know where to begin with describing this trip. No one is ever truly prepared for a trip like I had. When packing and seeing the itinerary, I just thought about how much fun it would be, but I didn’t know it would affect me so significantly. [continued pg 10]
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hat's the perfect way to describe Israel. Being Jewish, you know that Israel is your home, and that you have a connection by that fact. It is engraved in your head. But actually going and being in the holy land; a place you know is yours, is an entirely different feeling.
“By not being on my phone I became in tune with everything.”
Many things inspired me on this trip, but one of the most impactful trips was to the Kotel. My first trip to the Kotel, "The Western Wall", left me in tears, it was one of those things that you never will truly understand until you see it for yourself. I observed a lot while being at the Kotel. One of the things I noticed was how unified the people that were there were. Nobody was fighting on the girls’ side to touch the wall no matter how crowded it was. We were all there for our own purposes, but neither one of us thought we deserved to be there more than another. It was truly a beautiful experience to see Jews of all different backgrounds together unified in the holiest place in Israel. We didn't just visit biblically important sites in Judaism, we also did and witnessed volunteer work. Shalva is a care and inclusion center for persons with disabilities. We toured the place and met some of the volunteers and
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children. This place really moved me because to see people making a difference makes me want to be better, and that's always a good thing. Another key point about this hightech facility is that they've gotten many donations to be able to have such an advanced place; meaning that people see what they're doing and reach out. They do “chesed”. It becomes a cycle by one person doing a good deed and others following; its amazing. Shabbat in Israel was easily the most life-changing experience. I kept Shabbat for the first time, and to make it even more memorable, I was in Jerusalem. By not being on my phone, I became in-tune with everything. It just made it all the better. I learned how Shabbos was really meant to be spent every week with plentiful meals, both with people you just met and others that you already knew. Shabbat is a time to ask more questions about life and Judaism, and to learn with friends. To keep Shabbat in Israel and really engross in a culture that is made for you is a truly special experience. Now, being back in St.Louis has given me a new perspective on my Judaism and how I want to go
about that in the future. I realized that I have a physical connection to Israel that I've never had with St. Louis. I now feel the need to implicate what I learned into my life in St. Louis. I wanted to start keeping Shabbos fully in St. Louis, but quickly found that that wasn't the best idea. I've learned that you need to take it slow when wanting to make that big of a change. Keeping Shabbat in Israel was so easy, in part because I was surrounded by people doing the same thing. It was the perfect environment for it. I can still keep Shabbos, just at my own pace. Every little bit counts, even if it's only lighting candles and saying all the brachot, it's a start and that's all that matters. To keep moving forward in my Jewish learning I've started learning, Hebrew and studying concepts of Torah with advisors from my youth group. This has been a great addition to my life, I'm staying connected with people that were there and understand how I'm feeling. All I want to do is move forward, even if it’s only one step at a time.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
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SHARING AND OBJECT PERMANENCE Parents often wonder what will help their child learn that “sharing” is an important skill to have, especially later on in the preschool and elementary school settings. Other than telling your young child, “Remember to share, and play nicely”, which often gets lost on young children, there are actually games parents/caregivers can play to help teach these lessons!
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he question first though, is what does it mean to “share”? There is actually a developmental timetable with different definitions of “share”. As an adult you might share a car, or share information. For babies and toddlers, sharing most often refers to giving up a toy that s/he has been happily playing with, or wanting to play with, and then possibly getting it back later. This is not an easy thing to ask of a young child. (It is not an easy thing to ask of an adult either, if you actually think about it. Would you want to give someone else something that you were enjoying “playing” with, just because s/he wanted it too?)
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One of the aspects that sharing is based on is object permanence. Object permanence refers to the cognitive ability of knowing that when something is out of sight, or any of the other senses, that it is still there. It still exists, and it will come back. Piaget, one of the leading Developmental Psychologists of the late 1970’s, suggested that object permanence starts appearing consistently when a child is between 8 and 12 months old. More recent researchers have found that aspects of object permanence seem to be present as young as 3 months. Regardless, of when object permanence appears, playing peek-a-boo is a great way to start working with a baby.
After peek-a-boo, there is the “you give me- I give you” game. Many babies will hand you a toy, and look at you. This can be turned into the first “sharing” game. When the baby hands you a toy, take the toy. Look into the baby’s eyes and say, “Thank you.” Then wait a second and give it back to the baby, and say “Your turn”, with a smile on your face. Chances are, the baby will give it back to you. You can say, “My turn? Thank you.” as you take the toy. Again, return the toy to the baby, saying “Your turn. Here you go.” This game is often good for about 7 minutes at a time. Many babies squeal with delight, and want to either keep playing, or play again later. This game teaches the beginning of sharing. It works with object permanence. It recognizes the importance of language and communication. (When the child starts throwing the toy, and making it a game of “fetch”, it is time to stop playing!)
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As children get older, these games get boring, but they do set a good base for knowing that toys come back, parents come back, and that there can still be control involved, even if you let someone else use your toy! They also teach positively-rewarded behavior (sharing), and what is negative behavior (throwing toys.) The second component of sharing that is often investigated by researchers, is the pro-social trait of generosity and the accompanying feeling of happiness. When babies and young children link generosity to praise or happiness, they are more likely to repeat actions that will give them the positive feelings. For babies, the eye contact and smiling face helps to create a positive feeling. Play, especially at the younger ages, is a very important educational tool. Encouraging pro-social behaviors like sharing and communication lead to positive life-long tools for working with others.
References: Piaget, Jean (1977). Gruber, Howard E.; Vonèche, J. Jacques., eds. The essential Piaget. London: Routledge and K. Paul. Bogartz, R. S., Shinskey, J. L., & Schilling, T. H. (2000). Object permanence in five-and-a half-monthold infants?. Infancy, 1(4), 403-428. doi:10.1207/S15327078IN0104_3 Bremner, J. G.; Slater, A. M.; Johnson, S. P. (2015). "Perception of object persistence: the origins of object permanence in infancy". Child Development Perspectives. 9 (1): 7–13. doi:10.1111/cdep.12098 Paulus, M., & Moore, C. (2017). Preschoolers’ generosity increases with understanding of the affective benefits of sharing. Developmental Science, 20(3), 1-9. doi:10.1111/desc.12417
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
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Choosing a School? The local stores have finished replacing the back-to-school supplies, and have marked down the prices on what is now left. This means we can stop thinking about the start of school, right? If your child is between 2 and 4 years old it could be a very good time for you to think about starting school next year.
BY THAD FALKNER Thad Falkner has been head of The Wilson School, www.wilsonschool.com, for 12 years. A St. Louis native and educator for over 25 years, Thad has a Master’s Degree in educational administration as well as postgraduate work in educational leadership. Thad has led the board of another private school and currently is an officer on the board for Independent Schools of St. Louis.
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he St. Louis region is a really nice place for families. From parks and attractions to medical care, this area has a lot to offer. Parents also should take pleasure in knowing St. Louis is rather special in the school options (public and private) available for children. Just as in making other important decisions, parents should consider taking the following general steps:
Gain an idea of what you want in a school.
● explore them
You know your child better than anyone! Think about what they might need in a school culture, in how a school approaches learning, in program options, etc. Consider what you want as well: qualities of teachers; social emotional learning considerations; high test scores; and other aspects. Start taking notes because you are developing the criteria you will use to find interesting school possibilities.
● make a selection that fits your child and family
Fall is a season for exploring schools.
● find out your options for schools
Getting to know your available school options and ultimately selecting one is a process that can take several months. Starting in the fall allows parents the opportunity to experience a full admissions cycle. Many schools have several activities that you can participate in throughout the year. This helps you get a feel for the other families at the school, as well as the teachers, leading to the right school choice for your child.
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Browsing websites, talking with friends and colleagues, and paying attention to Open House possibilities all are ways to identify schools that you will want to visit. Typically, for private schools, a school visit happens in one of two formats: an Open House with several families visiting at once or by scheduling your own tour during a school day. It is normal to visit multiple schools. Commonly, families visit 3-5 schools.
Many schools have events and activities for parents and children to help them feel a part of the school.
Before you know it, applications will be due. For private schools, it is important to pay attention to the application steps and the deadlines. Applying to a school can include multiple components: completing the form; having a family interview and/or student assessment; and securing a recommendation from a preschool teacher. Often these, as well as financial aid forms, need r to be finished in January.
Choosing a school is an important decision. The reward for a successful selection, even if not on the first try, is a happy child who thrives…that’s priceless.
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References: U.S. Department of Education. Four Steps to Selecting a School for Your Child, http://www.readingrockets.org/article/four-steps-selecting-school-your-child
Oct and their fit for your child. Trust yourself and decide what
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). School Search Timeline, http://parents.nais.org/apply/school-search-timeline/ PBS Parents. Choosing an Elementary or Middle School, http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/going-to-school/choosing/elementary-middle/
school is best for your child and family. That leaves the spring and summer to be excited about your child starting school.
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THE BUILDING OF THE NEST AT CRC When a nest is being built, birds often gather the twigs and leaves, then fill it in with mud to create a firm foundation to hold it all together. When the nest is firm, feathered and ready, the eggs are laid and the birds await the arrival of the nestlings. This analogy is that of CRC’s new Early Childhood Program, The Nest, which opened on August 20th. We have transformed three classrooms into a welcoming and comfortable environment, where infants and children will be engaged and nurtured. The feathering of The Nest was graciously provided by many of our congregants through our Virtual Shower and generous donations.
THE NEST: OUR NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM
Our beautiful renovated space provides full time, high-quality care and education for young children. We provide a safe and loving environment where each child is valued for who they are, and all families are welcomed and respected.
Serving young children ages 6 weeks to 5+ years of age Accepting applications for the infant, toddler and the preschool-age suites.
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OUR DIRECTOR Shelly Diamant Grossman completed a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood from the University of MissouriColumbia. She has taught pre-school aged children most of her adult life. She loves working with children and enhancing their development as individuals. She has a hands-on approach to teaching and loves exploring the outdoors, nature and providing creative art experiences. Judaism has always had a huge impact on Shelly’s life, beginning with her parents’ influence and commitment. Her parents ran Diamant's Kosher Meat Market for over 50 years.
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OUR CURRICULUM Our curriculum at the Nest aligns with Missouri Early Learning Standards as well as the guidelines set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children; Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Our program encourages independence and freedom. Our age-appropriate curriculum is based on each child’s development and interests. We use children’s interests as the foundation for planning in-depth learning and activities. We are advocates for dramatic play and vigorous physical outdoor experiences. During the day at The Nest, children will hear wonderful Jewish stories, practice traditions, sing Jewish songs and use Hebrew phrases.
OUR GOALS The Nest supports young children’s developing concept of themselves and others. We guide young children in a calm manner, using positive guidance strategies such as setting clear limits, discussing consequences for actions, modeling appropriate behavior, providing choices, redirecting, and assisting children in solving conflicts. The Nest strives to develop children’s awareness of feelings, and the feelings of others. The Nest encourages children to practice expressing their words and needs and helps children learn how to identify and regulate their behavior. With this as in all our programs, we are committed to our core values of an inclusive and diverse community. The outdoor space behind the multi-purpose room is being transformed into a safe exploration area that will offer all children the chance to dig in the dirt, play in water, read books on small benches in a wooded area, and ride trikes on the long stretch of pavement.
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“The Nest can be a place where we connect with families during those moments when they are first looking for a community-and a place where we nurture another generation of kids with love, inclusion and a thirst for justice from their very first months.” (Rabbi Karen Bogard)
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Homework is NOT the Parents’ Responsibility! Scenario Your 7 year old comes home from school with homework. S/he is so excited to do it, but requires a LOT of help to actually get it done. As the dilligent adult in the house, you put down what you are doing. You read the instructions, and together you do the homework or project. This happens from Kindergarten through 4th grade, and possibly even a bit into 5th grade. You start to wonder, how much longer YOU will have homework. After all, it has been a long time since you were in grade school.
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L’Shanah Tovah! Happy New Year
he tween ages are known for bursts of independence and a growing ability to work independently. This is a great time to start focusing on organizational skills for homework and projects, as well as on study skills for quizzes and tests. Many schools recommend, or even give out, daily planners, but most tweens do not really know how to use them. By spending one day per week “teaching” a tween the logistics of scheduling homework, free time, due dates, and project time, the future parental involvement needed to do these things with your tween decreases. Parental involvement and communication are always good, but fostering the growing independence and ability to be self-sufficient is crucial.
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Here are some tips for how and what to teach to tweens, regarding homework and school: Due dates: Explain what due dates are. Show your tween how to write down when and what is due. Writing details clearly: When recording what an assignment is, many tweens need to be told what to write down. Often a teacher will tell the student to copy the assignment exactly. However, many tweens need to be explicitly told to read what they wrote down- to make sure it is clear. Ask the student to read what s/he wrote to see if there is enough detail so that the assignment can be done later, Budgeting time: Ask your tween to think about what s/he has going on that coming week. Write down which time periods will be spent doing what. Breaking down projects and/or study time: Most projects and studying can be done in chunks. Help your student figure out which chunks should be completed, and by when.
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Reading textbooks: Math textbooks should be read differently from social studies ones. Teaching children to read texbooks with paper and pen ready to take notes is very helpful. For math, the tweens can be taught to solve the presented problems throughout the chapter, along with the book’s doing so, while social studies should have key points written down.
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Checklists: Creating a running checklist, with items to be done, and items completed being checked off, is a great way to help with a feeling of accomplishment, in addition to a reminder of what needs to be done.
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Sitting down once per week with your tween to create the above structure is time-consuming when you start, but becomes less time-consuming with more practice. Likewise, checking up with your student is also tedious in the beginning, but will require less effort on your part in the long run as the routine becomes more established. Healthy independence with organization and planning leads to an increased ability for your tween to handle the increased academic demands of high school and college, without your having to do the homework with them!
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JENNIFER BAER, MSW Jennifer Baer works as the PJ Library Coordinator at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and has worked in the non-profit sector for nearly twenty years. Born in Memphis, she holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas in Austin and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Washington University. Jennifer works with professionals and lay leaders to build a vibrant Jewish community by encouraging collaboration through creative, fun experiences. With programs in secular and Jewish spaces, Jennifer encourages all community organizations to use the vehicle of PJ Library books to meet families wherever they are on their Jewish journey. Jennifer is a passionate connector of ideas, people, and institutions, and she credits her kids for bringing daily doses of humor to her life and endless crumbs to her car.
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Just One I recently got a subscription to satellite radio and am still trying to navigate the 8 million channels I can listen to. It’s been so much fun to be able to listen to my favorites from the 80’s, and I’m proud to say that my kids actually like some of the same songs I do, although they still hate it when I sing (understandably). I can’t imagine being in front of a stadium full of people cheering and clapping. I’m more of a behind the scenes type of person, so that level of public adoration is about as appealing as a daily colonoscopy. I prefer more of a oneon-one type of interaction, where one person can really connect with another. After all, it only takes one person saying hi, being kind, to make another person’s day. As my oldest started a new school this year, I was reminded of the impact that one person can have on another. It only takes one person to smile, say hello, and help someone feel like he or she is not invisible. I’m so grateful to the kids who did that for my daughter. Some of the people she knew beforehand forgot to include her when their old friends approached, but some went out of their way to high-five her in the hallway or sit next to her in class. Both actions were teachable moments. Don’t forget this, I told my kids, because you will be on both sides as you move throughout your life. Sometimes you will
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be the newcomer in a situation, and other times you’ll be the one who can embrace someone new. You can learn as much from people who exclude you as you can from those who include you. Remember these moments and think about what kind of person you want to be. This month is full of beginnings and opportunities to start fresh. My house is an ongoing disaster in progress, but I always like to wash my car around this time of year. It doesn’t stay clean of course, and I’m actually planning to buy a membership to a monthly car wash place, but that’s totally not the point. I like the symbolism of beginning again and trying to take on good habits (yes, breakfast in the car on the way to school may be messy but is SO convenient!). As our kids begin a new school year and as we collectively face the Jewish New Year, I hope that we experience the warmth of community while also never forgetting the power of one to be a welcoming force and bring light into the world. Yep, I’m cheesy, but, to quote the great Oprah Winfrey, “this I believe.” L’Shana Tova, here’s to a good year to you and yours!
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Playground Accidents Will Happen – Here’s How to Limit Them
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The school year has started and children are back in their classrooms and headed out for that favorite pastime of childhood - recess! For elementary school children, recess typically includes time spent on playground equipment like slides, swings, and monkey bars.
BY MICHELE HERNDON, MSN, RN, CPEN, TCRN Trauma nurse at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
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200,000 children in the U.S. visit the emergency department each year due to playground injuries, and 75% of those injuries occur on playgrounds, like the ones found at schools or parks. The most common injuries to children from playground equipment are broken bones, scrapes, bruises, and concussions. These injuries most commonly occur on climbing equipment or swings. Often, the injuries occur when the equipment is not being used as it was meant to be used. As a trauma nurse involved in injury prevention, you may think I want to cancel all recesses and dismantle all playgrounds. I can assure you that is not the answer! There are steps that can be taken to minimize injury and maximize exercise and fun for children on the playground.
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Here are a few recommendations: Updating and maintaining equipment is extremely important. Guardrails should be in good condition and any broken parts should be repaired quickly. There should be a soft ground surface below the equipment, for example wood chips, sand, or mulch. The ground surrounding the playground should also be inspected for tripping hazards, like tree stumps or holes.
Parents and caregivers should reach out to their children’s schools and ask what safety checks they have done on their playground equipment in addition to what their plan is for playground supervision. Parents can also remind their children to use playground equipment as it was meant to be used and to use caution when climbing equipment. Accidents will happen, but with parents, children, and school officials working together, the number of playground accidents can be reduced this school year.
Ensuring children are on age-appropriate equipment is key as is adequate adult supervision on the playground. When an injury does occur, it is important to ensure your child is seen by your pediatrician or a pediatric specialist. Fractures can affect the normal growth and development of a bone and should be evaluated by a specialist in pediatric orthopedics.
References: https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/safety-topics/child-safety/playgrounds https://www.cdc.gov/safechild/playground/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Playground-Injuries/playgroundinjuries-factsheet.htm
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
TEEN
Working During the School Year Did you know that both the United States government and the State of Missouri have laws on when and how many hours a teenager can work at a paying job? The Acceptable Work Hours for 14 and 15 year olds are 7am- 7pm when school is in session, with no more than 8 hours on non-school days, and no more than 3 hours on school days. This age group is not allowed to work more than 6 days per week. When school is not in session, the numbers are not much different. The teens are allowed to work from 7 am - 9 pm (10:30pm for special circumstances), but not for more than 40 hours per week. Interestingly, other than for the entertainment industry, breaks and meal hours are not required for youth workers. In addition to regulating the hours that a 14 and 15 year old can work, the state requires a work certificate.
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(The entertainment industry, such as modeling and acting, requires a different certification/permit.) The work certificate is issued by the school system that the teen is in, be it the public school superintendent, the CEO of a charter school, the school principal of a private school, or the designee of the schooling avenue. What about wages and types of jobs? Even 14-15 year olds must be paid the state minimum wage rate. Tipped employees, such as wait staff, must be paid at least half of the state minimum wage rate.
Here is a list of “Acceptable” and “Unacceptable” jobs for different ages, based on age. This comes directly from the labor.mo.gov website:
Acceptable Jobs Include: Age 12-15 years: Babysitting, Newspaper delivery, Coaching or officiating at youth sporting events, Occasional yard or farm work, with the knowledge and consent of a parent, The entertainment industry. Age 14-15 years: Office/clerical work, Retail, such as cashier, price marking, bagging, selling, packing, shelving. Maintenance/janitorial services (for private residence), Preparing/serving food and beverages, Vehicle cleaning services, such as polishing and washing, The entertainment industry.
Unacceptable Jobs include: All ages under 16 years: Door-to-door sales (excluding religious, school, or specified other groups. Operating hazardous equipment Mining, quarrying.
Transporting or handling Type A and B explosives or ammunition Operation of any motor vehicle Jobs involving radiation or radioactive substances Jobs in hotels, motels, or resorts, unless the work performed is physically separated from the sleeping accommodations. Jobs in any establishment in which alcoholic beverages are sold, manufactured, bottled or stored, unless 50% of the workplace sales are generated from other goods. These laws were established to reduce injury to youth, reduce the ability for employers to take advantage of youth, and to make it easier for students to remain in school. From 1985- 2007, there has been a significant decrease in teens working jobs, and an increase in school enrollment. Teens report that school has become more competitive and more demanding. Time off from school is normally used for sports, activities, and community volunteer service, leaving little time to enter the work force, especially with the hours the teens are allowed to work. As you consider your schedule for this coming school year, and you think about getting a job, make sure to check out the laws and certificates needed to make it so that you can be employed. Think about why you want the job. Focus on the balance of school, work, and play!
References: https://labor.mo.gov/sites/labor/files/pubs_forms/LS-56-AI.pdf https://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2008/02/art3full.pdf
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“BAD PARENT” MOMENTS Oops. I promised my 7th grader who was riding the bus for the first time, to go to a new school, that I would not embarrass her. Well, when the bus driver rolled down the window to say hi, in my loud voice I said, “She has never ridden a bus before!! Please take care of her!” I didn’t mean to break my promise! It just slipped out. She was mortified! Oops, perhaps I should not have told our kindergartener to stick his tongue out for all of the school photos. My wife was not amused by the result! Perhaps we should have listened better to our children when they screamed that the pressure from the water sprinklers was too hard! We had asked them to wash off some brightly colored ice cream-stained hands, not realizing that the commercial sprinklers had a different water pressure than the home ones! Oops, I should checked first before telling my teenage daughter that she could download and use an app that theoretically combined MTV, YouTube, and Facebook! I thought it would be a lot more appropriate than it was, and she was NOT happy when I made her delete it! Oops, perhaps I should not have left my child on the potty, after seeing that he obviously fell asleep waiting there for his body to do its thing. I can’t believe I didn’t realize why my 11-month-old was crying and shaking her head. I accidentally caught some of her hair in the bib when I snapped it. Now she won’t wear a bib when she eats! Perhaps we should not have let our children go swimming in their clothing, but they were so hot and sweaty that we were grateful for the “fun and unusual” cool down that also served as a bath! Oops, waiting until the very last moment to get school supplies does not leave a plethora of colors to choose from. (Having 6 green notebooks does not help a fifthgrader easily figure out which one to grab for which class.) Oops, I learned how much trouble a set of 3-year-old twins can get into, even when left alone in a fenced-in yard for less than 5 minutes! Let’s just say that they stripped down and started “painting” the fence with the fresh mud from all the recent rain! Oops, perhaps I should have checked to make sure that the school bus stopped at the same spot as last year. Running after the bus with your 3rd grader on the first day is NOT cool!
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NUTRITION NUGGETS
U need H2O Water is vital for life. Water is necessary for all body functions; it is the most abundant substance in our body. On average, your body is 60% water, and all that water sloshing around helps you regulate body temperature, transport nutrients, lubricate body tissues, and carry away waste.
KATHY MORA, Ph.D., R.D.
Doctorate in nutritional science and epidemiology from the
Ok, you know that water is essential, but just how much water do you and your kids need to drink each day? Nutrition recommendations are never simple. The daily amount of water your child needs depends on your child’s age, weight, gender, activity level, and state of wellness (vs. illness) and a host of other metabolic considerations. The following table may help you gauge your child’s daily water needs, assuming your child is healthy and you reside in temperate weather conditions.
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Daily Water Requirements*
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Before you put 7-10 cups of water in front of your child, it’s important to note that the amounts required for daily water are listed as TOTAL water, which includes water from ALL sources, such as drinking water, other beverages, AND food. (And here’s a plug for fruits, vegetables, and milk/ milk alternatives….these foods have high water content, so while you are likely already encouraging your child to eat more colorful foods, you’re also helping your child meet her/his daily water requirement.) A reasonable rule of thumb is that your child or teen needs between 6-8 cups of actual water each day. If your child does not eat fruits and vegetables, then increasing their water intake is suggested! During times when children and teens are active in sports or outside play during hot and humid conditions, drinking a half to two cups of water every 15-20 minutes is recommended.
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Infants do not need additional water, since breast milk and infant formula provide enough fluid each day. It is not recommended to give infants additional water. When infants are sick, with diarrhea and/or vomiting, it’s best to talk with your health care provider regarding replacement fluids. Pregnancy and lactation are times with special water recommendations. Pregnant and lactating moms definitely need to increase water to 16-18 cups per day. Yes, 16 cups of water does equal 1 gallon, but consider the fact that while pregnant your blood volume increases and you need to stay well hydrated for the health of your growing fetus. During lactation, moms need additional water to stay healthy and prevent dehydration in order to produce adequate milk for the growing infant. Remember, as with the children and teens, these are total water requirements. For adult men and women, water recommendations continue to be based on age and gender. The adequate intake recommended for males ages 19-70+ years old is 15 cups/day, and for females the same age, the recommendation is 11 cups/ day. As with children and teens who are physically active and spend time outdoors in hot and humid conditions, increasing their water intake each day is recommended. Ok, so what if you aren’t consuming an adequate amount of water? Decline in physical ability is known to occur with dehydration. New research shows that even mild dehydration (1-2% water loss) is associated with negative mood and cognitive function, including fatigue and confusion, alertness, concentration and short term memory. There is so much more to say about dehydration (constipation, renal function, cardiac function, skin, headaches, hemodynamics, etc), numerous physical and cognitive declines and implications, that this will have to be saved for a future article. Are you wondering if it’s harmful to drink too much water? The answer is, “it depends”. There is no upper limit for water because healthy and normally functioning kidneys are equipped to handle more than 24 ounces (3 cups) of fluid
per hour. Therefore, if you actually did consume this much, you’ll have consumed 72 cups of water for the day, which is considerably higher than the daily requirements. You’ll likely be spending much of that 24 hours taking frequent visits to a restroom and probably will have very clear urine. As long as you are consuming sufficient foods, and variety of foods, along with current recommendations for adequate water each day, you should be able to meet both your hydration and nutrition needs. Excess water without adequate food consumption is not an effective dietary strategy for wellness. Water is essential, as are all other nutrients from food. With all recommendations, there are caveats: Patients with kidney disease, heart failure, or blood pressure problems, such as high blood pressure should consult their doctor before changing their water intake. Endurance athletes can be at risk for hyponatremia, particularly when competing or training in the heat. Hyponatremia results from water intoxication along with insufficient electrolytes. Hyponatremia is serious and can lead to a host of severe medical conditions, but can be prevented by consuming electrolyte replacement beverages or electrolyte supplements plus water. The take home message: carry a washable water bottle with you so that you can sip or drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated. Water as a topic can flow into a lot of different ideas…. So be on the lookout for more articles about H2O!
References 1. https://www.eatright.org/fitness/sports-and-performance/hydrate-right/water-go-with-the-flow. Reviewed by T. Wolfram, 2018. *2. Data are from Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Tables. Recommended Daily Allowance and Adequate Intake Values: Total Water and Macronutrients. 3. https://www.eatright.org/health/pregnancy/breast-feeding/when-babies-need-extra-fluids 4. Popkin B, D’Anci K, Rosenberg I. Water, hydration and health. Nutr Rev. 2010 August ; 68(8): 439–458
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Senior STYLE VACCINES FOR TRAVEL AND LIFE In the 1970’s, the average life expectancy was 58, which has risen to 68 in the 2005-2010’s, and is projected to increase to 76 years in the near future. Our younger (65-75 year old) and older (75+ year old) seniors are healthier and more active than ever before. Exercise, interacting with children and teens, and travel to other countries for leisure has created the reason to investigate whether the immunity given to seniors either by vaccines or experience with the illness is still effective. Researchers are finding that although seniors are healthier and more active, their immune system is not as strong as it was when they were younger. Additionally, protection from some childhood vaccines can wear off over time. The CDC has recommendations for which vaccines Seniors should ask their doctor about getting this year, and each year. These include: ● Shingles vaccine, which protects against shingles and the complications from the disease (recommended for healthy adults 50 years and older). There are two types of Zoster vaccine, and both are usually considered necessary. ● Pneumococcal vaccines, which protect against pneumococcal disease, including infections in the lungs and bloodstream (recommended for all adults over 65 years old, and for adults younger than 65 years who have certain chronic health conditions) ● Flu/ Influenza vaccine. Over 60% of seasonal flurelated hospitalizations occur in people 65 years and older. ● 1 dose of Tdap, if not gotten as a child or adult. Then, the Td booster every 10 years.
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● Possibly the meningitis vaccine. Ask your docor if you are at risk, or are a risk for others, e.g. young grandchildren under your care. ● Chicken pox vaccine. Yes, even if you have already had Chicken Pox. ● Ask your doctor if you should get the Hepatitus A and Hepatitus B vaccines. ● Any travel related vaccines, specific to where you are going, e.g. the vaccine to protect against Yellow Fever. Researchers are finding that common vaccinations, such as influenza, can protect older populations, but at substantially lower rates than younger counterparts. Because of this lowered efficiency of response to the current vaccines, new ones and/or new doses are being studied, to see how best to protect a group of people who are living longer, healthier, and more active lives. While waiting for the research to translate into medical procedure, it is important for Seniors to ask their doctors about which vaccinations they should get this year.
References Amanna, I. (2012). Balancing the Efficacy and Safety of Vaccines in the Elderly. Longevity Science. P. 64-72https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3616444/ https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/index.html https://www.vaccines.gov/who_and_when/adults/seniors/index.html
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FROM THE
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SHANA WATKINS
A Certified Professional Photographer by the
Professional Photographers of America, Shana Watkins is an internationally recognized, award-winning artist based in St. Louis. This past month, she was awarded 11 honors at the Missouri Professional Photographers of America conference, including "Best of Show" for her senior portrait entry, "Best Portrait," "Best Senior Portrait," "Best Still Life" and Top 10 Missouri Photographer. With 15 years of photographing high school seniors, children and families, Shana finds the connection she makes with her clients to be the most rewarding part of her career. When she's not stopping time for busy families, Shana is enjoying time spent with her husband and their four children and volunteering her time and talent to photographing children searching for their forever homes with the help of the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition.
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Everything you need to know about Senior Pictures Senior pictures aren’t what they used to be. They’re so much better! Gone are the days of the standard school photo. You may still need one of those from the yearbook studio contracted by the school, but what you share with friends and family is entirely up to you. This is your chance to celebrate your senior’s individual style and personality. This is a photo that you will be proud to share with friends and family. After all, this may be the only professional portrait of your child as a young adult before the next photographic milestone, quite possibly your son or daughter’s wedding. I’m going to share with you the questions I most often hear from parents of seniors.
Q: How should I choose a photographer? A: Photographers have their own way of seeing the world, and capturing their clients. They also have different ways of interacting with their clients. When you see a photograph of a teen that you like, ask
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who the photographer was. Look at other samples of work by that photographer. Call and speak with the photographer whose work you like. If it feels like a good fit, you can try a photo session. There is a right photographer for each teen, but there is not a single photographer who is right for all teens.
Q: When should I schedule a session? A: I recommend photographing seniors the Summer before senior year, or in the Fall. I feel strongly families should try their best not to wait until Spring. By the time the outdoor backgrounds are at their prettiest, you will be right up against graduation. And the forecasts in Spring tend to be super unpredictable. From colder temperatures to rain and 20 mph wind, it is rare for a spring senior session to be without challenges and at least one reschedule due to weather.
Q: What clothing do you recommend? A: I suggest at least two outfit changes from dressy-casual to as formal as you would like. For the guys, that could mean pants and a collared shirt, or even a coat and tie. For young women, I recommend a mix of dresses and jeans with cute tops. Solids typically photograph best, but if there is a print you’d like to incorporate, I suggest running it by your photographer. My clients send me photos of the outfits ahead of time by text, so they have time to make changes. I try to find a good balance between the seniors’ favorites and the parents’. I suggest having at least one classic outfit you believe will stand the test of time and keep the focus on your child to avoid the “Can you believe that was in style?” moment we’ve all experienced looking back at our own fashion choices.
Q: How can I make sure my senior’s personality comes through? A: It’s important to set yourself up for
success. The more details you can firm up ahead of time, the less opportunity for anxiety the day of the session. I find it’s helpful to try on outfits the week before and have everything on hangers the night before. Find a photographer who knows how to pose your senior naturally. Seniors can be nervous about whether they will “know what to do.” I reassure my seniors that it is 100% my responsibility to make sure their portraits are amazing. I check to make sure all the details are taken care of; they just need to be at ease. It can sometimes take more than a few minutes for seniors to feel like themselves, which is when you will see their authentic personalities. You’ll want to choose a photographer who will put your senior at ease and also a session option that provides enough time to settle into the session.
Q: I have multiple kids. What do people order? A: My clients order from a variety of different options. We offer a combination of wall portraits, prints with matching digital files and albums. If you’re planning for younger siblings, it’s ideal to find a photographer who can continue with your family. When I work with families to plan for future siblings, we choose the location in the home first, then find the appropriate size and style for the wall portrait knowing we will be adding more later. With our software, we can display the the portraits in different sizes and styles on any wall using a quick snapshot from your phone so it takes out all of the guesswork.
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JEWISH
HOLIDAY EXPLAINED
Yom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement. This day is the holiest day of the year. As found in Leviticus 16:30, “For on this day He will forgive you, to purify you, that you be cleansed from all your sins before G-d”.
BEGINS (9TH OF TISHREI)
On Yom Kippur, Jewish adults around the world (with the exception of those with certain health conditions) fast for approximately 26 hours. During this time, no food or liquid passes our lips. We are instructed not to wash or “anoint” our bodies. We are asked not to wear leather footwear or any other animal skin. We do not go to school or work. Instead we go to shul (houses of worship).
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There are 5 prayer services, starting with Kol Nidre on September 18th in the evening, and ending with Neilah on September 19th in the evening. The holiday ends with the blast of the Shofar (ram’s horn).
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Although this is a very solemn holiday, there is also an underlying joy. We are confident that our genuine repentance will be accepted, our sins forgiven, and our verdicts sealed for a year of life, health, and happiness. After all of the prayer, repentance, and fasting, there is a festive meal that is typically a dairy one, including bagels, salads, fish, blintzes, cheeses, apples and honey, and more. Some people break fast at their shul. Others go home and celebrate with immediate family. Others have a large gathering/party to usher in the New Year.
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Children (under the age of 13 years) are not expected to fast. However, many younger children like to try to do so for as long as they can. Jewish people do not scream, “Happy New Year”, with fireworks, balloons, and noise makers. We say “L’Shana tova”, “to a good year”, or something similarly expressing the wish for a healthy, happy, sweet year to come.
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It starts as a game. Look, Baby, Daddy is gone! But he was just here! How? Where did he go? Tensions mount! But it’s all good fun. And, then: Peek-a-boo! Daddy is back! Oh, the surprise!
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eek-a-boo is the first story. Once Upon a Time, everything was good. Then, conflict! The most important person in the world is gone! The quest is afoot! What will happen? Ah, resolution: once again, all is well, and we live Happily Ever After— until the next time. All narrative comes down to Peek-a-boo. You, Parent—you are their world, so that when you disappear, so goes the world. As my wife explained to me the first time I didn’t wipe the cereal mush off my child’s chin, the baby can’t wash his own face. Babies have no smart phones, notifications, or ringtones. They don’t have a favorite reboot, recipe, or coffee. They can’t order the side salad, laugh at a pun, or choose a cute top. They don’t have friends, or, if they’re lucky, an Instagram account. All they have is you. Michael Jackson and the pop idols of the ‘80s were wrong: we are the world, but we are not the children. We are the parents. Then, your children begin to separate themselves. Just a little. They have preferences—the baby food green beans over the baby food carrots. (My father usually ate the vanilla custard before the baby could, so that flavor wasn’t a possibility.) Then, more preferences: the blue sweatsuit, and the brown shoes, ideally together. Certain TV shows. Parents hate children’s characters: Elmo, then Barney, then Caillou, then Dora. With each child’s choice, each character, the parent’s scope in their child’s world diminishes. It hurts to cede an inch of emotional real estate to Daniel Tiger, but don’t hate the player, hate the game. I don’t actually know what that expression means.
It’s something kids say, because children also develop their own language, making their place in the world bigger, with a corollary that the parent’s place grows smaller. You take them to friends’ houses, but you stay. And then, you don’t. Years pass, but it doesn’t seem that way, because you are still the same you. But they are not the same them. Now they wear headphones. They laugh while looking at a screen only they can see. You no longer know all of your child’s friends, and you don’t need to. Their stories have gotten more complicated. You no longer hate their favorite characters, because now they are all YouTubers you’ve never heard of, except PewDiePie, because there was an article about him in the New York Times, so at least you can hate him. All the rappers’ names start with “Lil,” when everyone knows they should start with “Ice.” Your kids begin to come and go on their own. Then, they just go. It turns out that peek-a-boo is for parents. We think we take our hands from our eyes for the baby, to surprise him that we are still here. We are always still here. And we think our children will still be here, too, will always be here. Then, eventually, the hands come down, and it is the child, now a young adult, and not the parent, who is gone. They are out in their world, one that is no longer ours, no longer us. Their story is just beginning, as they draft their own Once Upon a Time. Oh, the surprise.
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Apple and Pear Struedel
Still have apples? He re is a great recipe for 2 sheets frozen puff pastry 2 large apples, peeled and diced to fine consistency 2 large, ripe pears, pee led and diced finely ¼ cup granulated sug ar 1 ½ teaspoons cinna mon ¼ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons lemon jui ce
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Tabletop Gamers
Ages 12 and up. Meet with other game enthusiasts to play games like Settlers of Catan, Dominion, and Pandemic. Bring your own game or try one of ours! ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE.
Seniors
9/1 2pm-4pm
Historic Soulard Market
The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers and even a pet shop. The market is open year round 730 CARROLL STREET, 63104
Pick Your Own Fruit!
9/1 8am-6pm
Tween/Teen
9/1 7am-5pm
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Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents
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Braeutigam Orchards! Open 7 days a week in July. Call ahead for hours, and up to date information and availability.
9/1 8am-12pm
Big River Muddy Blues
9/1-9/2 3pm-10:45pm Every Labor Day weekend, St. Louis’ historic Laclede’s Landing hosts over 30,000 people from around the country for the Big Muddy Blues Festival. This very popular outdoor music festival attracts an eclectic audience celebrating the rich St Louis history of “the Blues”
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MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110
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Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required.
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Keeper Talks
9/2 9am-10am
Seniors
Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat. WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE
Museum of Transportation
9/2 9am-4pm
Tween/Teen
Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
Family Sunday at St. Louis Art Museum
9/2 1pm-4pm Family Sundays. Enjoy a hands-on art activity and a 30 minute family tour through the galleries.
Secular
ONE FINE ARTS DRIVE, FOREST PARK FREE, BUT SIGN-UP REQUIRED FOR FAMILY TOUR
Sunday Chess Classes 9/2
starting from 1 pm
Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults
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WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.
Monday
Special $1 meals at Crown Center Dining Room
Zumba Babies at B'nai Amoona ECC
9/3 5pm
9/4 9:15am-10:15am
Nutritious meals for area seniors, 60+. Menus listed online. Certified Kosher under supervision by the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis. Call 314-991-2055, ext. 124 to make your reservation today. Community members welcome.
Zumba Babies combines music, dance, bonding, learning, and fun! Parent (adult) / Chld Class with Dina Haviv (parent, grandparent,nanny etc) For babies birth - 2 years old.
CROWN CENTER, 8350 DELCREST DR CALL 314-991-2055 FOR MORE INFORMATION. COMMUNITY MEMBERS WELCOME.
Ballroom Dance Lessons
9/3 7pm-9pm Join the teachers a Just Dancing Dance Studio 236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. $10 PER HOUR
St Louis Zoo
9/3 8am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
Toddler Time at Kokomo Joe's
BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE BUT RSVP NECESSARY, PAM@BNAIAMOONA.COM 314-576-3688.
Temple Tots
9/4 10am-11:30am Come join our free playgroup for children up to age 3 and a parent, grandparent or caregiver. Bring a snack for your child and let’s kibitz over a morning nosh! Non-members welcome! SAUL SPIELBERG EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT UNITED HEBREW. 13788 CONWAY RD 63141 FREE
Chair Yoga
9/4 11am-12pm NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J
9/3 10am-12pm
JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA AT 314-4423255.
Inflatables wristband and Lunch. Come play with other children and parents!
Butterfly House: Free Admission Mornings
4105 N CLOVERLEAF DR, 63376 $7.75 +TAX
Israeli Folk Dancing
9/3 8:30pm-11pm Come learn how to dance, socialize, and have fun! MIROWITZ, 848 MASON RD, 63141 $5 PER PERSON
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9/4 10am-12pm First Tuesday of every month, for STL City/County Residents, come see this butterfly zoo! (No strollers permitted.) 15193 OLIVE BLVD. 63017 FREE
Rosh HaShana Lecture in Memory of Herky Sher
9/4 7:30pm-9pm
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"Mastering Free Will to Make Better Decisions" with Rabbi Yerachmiel Milstein. Stay after for shmoozing and light refreshments. AISH FIREHOUSE, 457 N. WOODS MILL RD. 63017 FREE, BUT DONATION APPRECIATED
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Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity.
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Lone Elk Park is a wildlife management area, with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer. Motorcycles are prohibited. Domestic animals are not allowed, even if confined in a vehicle.
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11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE
Purina Farms
9/5 9:30am-3:30pm Farm animals, dog shows, and more. Come explore! 500 WILLIAM DANFORTH WAY, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE
Healthworks!
9/5 9:30am-4:30pm World's Largest Teeth, Interactive Dude, Dental Health theatre, Mock Health Offices, Healthworks! Kitchen, Farmers' Market, and more exhibits and shows! Come play and learn! 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 $7 PER PERSON.
Curiosity Lab
9/5 4pm-5pm Calling all young scientists! Drop by the Children's Area on the first Wednesday of every month for a fun hands-on science activity. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
9/6 9:30am-11:30am
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
Super Smash Bros Wii U
9/7 10am-11:30am
11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE
Simchat Shabbat at Shaare Emeth 9/7
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
A joy-filled, intergenerational, participatory service held on the first Friday evening of every month. We have assembled a new band who will lead us in high energy, contemporary music, and birthday blessings will be offered as well. This service includes a special component designed just for elementary-age children.
St Louis Carousel at Faust Park
Farm Friday
9/6 6pm-8pm Ages 11-14 years!! Join us for a night of Super Smash Bros Wii U! Bring your own controller or use ours.
9/6 10am-4pm 60 hand carved horses and four deer, located within a climatecontrolled building inside beautiful Faust Park in West St. Louis County.
15189 OLIVE BLVD. CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 RIDES ARE $2/PERSON OR $5 FOR THREE RIDES. CHILDREN UNDER 1 ARE FREE WITH A PAID ADULT.
Ladies' Knight
9/6 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova
CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
11645 LADUE RD 63141
9/7 10am-1pm Join us for some fun, like pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing, candle making and peddle cars/bean bag toss area! You can enjoy these crafts and festive experiences at Suson’s Farm. 6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE
Yoga Storytime
9/7 1pm-2pm Ages 2-5. Stretch your imagination with stories and exercise in this yoga story time. Comfy, stretchy clothes suggested. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED
9/8 7:30am-10pm
1 LONE ELK PARK RD, 63088 FREE
Tower Grove Farmer's Market
9/8 8am-12:30pm Come and find the best farmers in the region as well as creators of unique and handcrafted foods, and local artists and artisans. Stay for the live music, free yoga and QiGong, and to play in beautiful Tower Grove Park. CENTER CROSS DR. 63116 FREE ADMISSION. WWW.BABYKIDEXPO.COM
Doris Schnuck's Children's Garden
9/8 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110
Cahokia Mounds
9/8-9/9 10am-5pm There will be information available about current American Indian issues, customs, beliefs, and traditions. There will also be artists and craftpersons, demonstrators, performers and storytellers.
CAHOKIA MOUNDS, 30 RAMEY ST, IL 62234
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Mills Apple Orchard
9/9 9am-5pm Apples, children's play area including our three-story maze, animals to visit, and space to run around.
Seniors
11477 POCAHONTAS ROAD, MARINE, ILLINOIS 62061
Animal Encounters
9/9 10am-3pm
Tween/Teen
Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat. WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE
Sunday Chess Classes 9/9
starting from 1 pm
Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults
Secular
WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.
Monday
Castlewood State Park 9/10
7am-one half hour after sunset
Hiking and mountain biking trails that range from those great for first-time and for the most experienced riders. Good fishing, broad meadows filled with wildlife, and plenty of recreational facilities. Come for an adventure or just to get away.
Chair Yoga
The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education.
NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J
1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA AT 314-442-3255.
Toddler Time at Kokomo Joe's
Tower Grove Farmer's Market
Inflatables wristband and Lunch. Come play with other children and parents!
Come and find the best farmers in the region as well as creators of unique and handcrafted foods, and local artists and artisans. Stay for the live music, free yoga and QiGong, and to play in beautiful Tower Grove Park.
9/10 8am-5pm
9/10 10am-12pm
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The sounding of the Shofar is the central observance of Rosh Hashana. Tashlich is an ancient practice rich in symbolic meaning, which is customarily performed on the first day. A brief prayer is recited near a body of water, in which we express our hope that our indiscretions be cast into the depths of the sea, and that the new year be "good and sweet", and filled with G-d's abundant and manifest blessings. 8124 DELMAR BLVD, FREE
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Come join our free playgroup for children up to age 3 and a parent, grandparent or caregiver. Bring a snack for your child and let’s kibitz over a morning nosh! Non-members welcome!
St Louis Zoo
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SAUL SPIELBERG EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT UNITED HEBREW. 13788 CONWAY RD 63141 FREE
4105 N CLOVERLEAF DR, 63376 $7.75 +TAX
Rosh Hashannah
Tuesday
9/11 11am-12pm
9/11 8am-12:30pm
CENTER CROSS DR. 63116
Baby Play Time
9/11 10am-11am Let your baby explore the world through sensory play in a relaxed group setting. Ages 0-24 months. Adult must accompany child.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
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Baby-n-Me Classes
Google Sheets
Baby-n-Me Classes
Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity.
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Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity.
9/12 9:30am-10:45am
11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE
Map Your World
9/12 4:30pm-5:30pm Ages 7- 11 years. Create a map of your own world, real or imagined.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
Suson Farm
9/12 10:30am-5pm Working animal farm, fishing, and a playground! Come see this STL treasure that opened to the public in 1964! 6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE
Wine Down Wednesday
9/12 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine! DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124
314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com
Museum of Transportation
9/13 9:30am-11:30am
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
Design Your Own T-Shirt
9/13 6pm-7:30pm Ages 12-18 years. Materials, T-shirts and one-on-one instruction will be provided. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Ladies' Knight
9/13 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova
CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
9/14 10am-11:30am
11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE
Balloon Glow
9/14 7pm-9pm See the balloons light up the night sky and the fireworks!! FOREST PARK FREE
Historic Soulard Market
9/14 7am-5pm The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers and even a pet shop. The market is open year round 730 CARROLL STREET, 63104
Laser Tag Special
9/14 5pm-11pm Unlimited laser tag!
4105 N CLOVERLEAF DR, 63376 $9.99 PER PERSON
Castlewood State Park 9/15
7am-one half hour after sunset
Hiking and mountain biking trails that range from those great for first-time and for the most experienced riders. Good fishing, broad meadows filled with wildlife, and plenty of recreational facilities. Come for an adventure or just to get away. 1401 KIEFER CREEK ROAD, 63021 FREE
The Great Balloon Chase
9/15 12pm-5pm Come see the balloons and festivities. FOREST PARK FREE
GeoCaching 101
9/15 10am-12pm Join members of the St. Louis Geocachers Association (SLAGA) to learn about this fun adventure game. There will be a classroom session, followed by an opportunity to find geocaches in the park with the help of experienced geocachers. You will learn about: Rules of the game, geocache placement, using the geocaching.com website, handheld receivers and travel bugs. QUEENY PARK,1675 S MASON RD FREE, BUT REGISTRATION SUGGESTED. CALL 314 615-4386.
9/12 9am-4pm Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
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Crown Center Yiddish Group
Zumba Babies at B'nai Amoona ECC
Come check out our Hebrew School for Kids where kids learn Torah, Jewish Values, Hebrew and more! Our Adult Sunday School with Rabbi Shmuel Greenwald makes it a whole family experience.
This group is for anyone with an affinity for the mama loshen. Please join our facilitator Rabbi Neal Rose. All levels welcome – whether you speak, understand or just want to learn.
Zumba Babies combines music, dance, bonding, learning, and fun! Parent (adult) / Chld Class with Dina Haviv (parent, grandparent,nanny etc) For babies birth - 2 years old.
Seniors
457 N. WOODS MILL RD. 63017 VARIES
Mills Apple Orchard
Tween/Teen
9/16 9am-5pm Apples, children's play area including our three-story maze, animals to visit, and space to run around. 11477 POCAHONTAS ROAD, MARINE, ILLINOIS 62061
Sunday Chess Classes 9/16
starting from 1 pm
Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults
Secular
WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.
Arts and Faith St. Louis Eighth Annual Interfaith Concert
9/16 5:30pm-7:30pm Presents a free concert at the Sheldon Concert Hall to build a harmonious St. Louis. This year’s concert, “Great Music of Many Faiths,” will feature both adult and young singers and musicians from faith communities across the metropolitan STL area.
Jewish
Tuesday
Aish Sunday School Open House
9/16 10am-12pm
3648 WASHINGTON BLVD FREE
Schools & Synagogues
Monday
9/17 1:30pm-2:30pm
CROWN CENTER, 8350 DELCREST DR
Ballroom Dance Lessons
9/17 7pm-9pm Join the teachers a Just Dancing Dance Studio 236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. $10 PER HOUR
Water Wonders
9/17 1:30pm-2:30pm Ages 3- 5 yrs. Presented by the Magic House. Find out how liquid can defy gravity, learn how paper can stay dry underwater and discover how air and water interact. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Israeli Folk Dancing
9/17 8:30pm-11pm Come learn how to dance, socialize, and have fun! MIROWITZ, 848 MASON RD, 63141 $5 PER PERSON
9/18 9:15am-10:15am
BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE BUT RSVP NECESSARY, PAM@BNAIAMOONA.COM 314-576-3688.
Temple Tots
9/18 10am-11:30am Come join our free playgroup for children up to age 3 and a parent, grandparent or caregiver. Bring a snack for your child and let’s kibitz over a morning nosh! Non-members welcome! SAUL SPIELBERG EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT UNITED HEBREW. 13788 CONWAY RD 63141 FREE
Chair Yoga
9/18 11am-12pm NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J. RSVP to Laura at 314-442-3255 ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
Tower Grove Farmer's Market
9/18 8am-12:30pm Come and find the best farmers in the region as well as creators of unique and handcrafted foods, and local artists and artisans. Stay for the live music, free yoga and QiGong, and to play in beautiful Tower Grove Park. CENTER CROSS DR. 63116
Yom Kippur
CALENDAR
9/18-9/19 Starts and ends at sunset.
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9/19 9am-3:30pm Grant’s Farm celebrates America’s past with a commitment to the future. Honoring both the 18th president of the United States and the Busch family legacy, the Farm is a refuge for more than 900 animals, representing more than 100 different species. 10501 GRAVOIS ROAD, 63123 ADMISSION IS FREE, ATTRACTIONS AND PARKING VARY.
Story Time
9/19 10am-11am Ages 3-5. Adult must stay with child. Stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
St Louis Carousel at Faust Park
9/19 10am-4pm 60 hand carved horses and four deer, located within a climatecontrolled building inside beautiful Faust Park in West St. Louis County. 15189 OLIVE BLVD. CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 RIDES ARE $2/PERSON OR $5 FOR THREE RIDES. CHILDREN UNDER 1 ARE FREE WITH A PAID ADULT.
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Friday
Saturday
Lone Elk Park
Baby-n-Me Classes
Make Your Own Earrings
Lone Elk Park is a wildlife management area, with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer. Motorcycles are prohibited. Domestic animals are not allowed, even if confined in a vehicle.
Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity.
Ages 8-14. Come and learn how to make cute and adorable earrings as a gift for yourself.
9/20 7:30am-10pm
9/21 10am-11:30am
11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE
1 LONE ELK PARK RD, 63088 FREE
Tot Shabbat
Ladies' Knight
Join us for a 30 minute Shabbat experience complete with singing, prayer, dancing with the Torah, and community. Led by Rabbi Adam Bellows, SSECC Director Lauren Lourie, and music specialist Suzy Weber.
9/20 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova
CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
Junior Art Studio
9/20 6:30pm-7:30pm Ages 5- 10. Kids will use their imagination and creativity to make a masterpiece of their very own! Fall collage! ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
9/21 6pm-6:30pm
SAUL SPIELBERG EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT UNITED HEBREW. 13788 CONWAY RD 63141 FREE
Suson Farm Friday
9/21 10am-1pm Join us for some fun, like pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing, candle making and peddle cars/bean bag toss area! You can enjoy these crafts and festive experiences at Suson’s Farm. 6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE
Storytelling and crafts
9/21 10:30am-1:30pm On Tuesdays and Fridays, start off with Storytelling in the Museum, then get creative in a drop-in Make-andTake workshop. MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
9/22 10am-10:45am
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents
9/22 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required.
MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110
Grant's Farm
9/22 9am-3:30pm Grant’s Farm celebrates America’s past with a commitment to the future. Honoring both the 18th president of the United States and the Busch family legacy, the Farm is a refuge for more than 900 animals, representing more than 100 different species. 10501 GRAVOIS ROAD, 63123 ADMISSION IS FREE, ATTRACTIONS AND PARKING VARY.
St Louis Science Center
9/22 9:30am-4:30pm We put the element of fun into science. 5050 OAKLAND AVE. FREE
Kirkwood Farmers Market
9/21 10am-5pm Produce, Poultry, Meat, Eggs and Cheese, Prepared Foods, Baked Goods, Soaps and Other Local Producers, Cut Flowers and Bedding Plants, and more! 150 EAST ARGONNE DR. KIRKWOOD
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Sunday
Sukkot Harvest Colors
Castlewood State Park
Seniors
9/23
7am-one half hour after sunset
Hiking and mountain biking trails that range from those great for first-time and for the most experienced riders. Good fishing, broad meadows filled with wildlife, and plenty of recreational facilities. Come for an adventure or just to get away.
Tween/Teen
1401 KIEFER CREEK ROAD, 63021 FREE
Mills Apple Orchard
9/23 9am-5pm Apples, children's play area including our three-story maze, animals to visit, and space to run around. 11477 POCAHONTAS ROAD, MARINE, ILLINOIS 62061
starting from 1 pm
Secular
Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults
WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.
Tuesday
9/24 10am-11:30am
Zumba Babies at B'nai Amoona ECC
Each month these programs bring together families with preschool age children to celebrate Shabbat and holidays, learn together, and strengthen their connection to one another.
Zumba Babies combines music, dance, bonding, learning, and fun! Parent (adult) / Chld Class with Dina Haviv (parent, grandparent,nanny etc) For babies birth - 2 years old.
St Louis Zoo
9/24 8am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
Toddler Time at Kokomo Joe's
9/24 10am-12pm
Sunday Chess Classes 9/23
Monday
Inflatables wristband and Lunch. Come play with other children and parents! 4105 N CLOVERLEAF DR, 63376 $7.75 +TAX
Lap Time
9/24 9:30am-10:30am Join us for stories, songs and play time to help develop early literacy skills. Ages 0-36 months. Adult must accompany child. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS BRANCH FREE
9/25 9:15am-10:15am
BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE BUT RSVP NECESSARY, PAM@BNAIAMOONA.COM 314-576-3688.
Temple Tots
9/25 10am-11:30am Come join our free playgroup for children up to age 3 and a parent, grandparent or caregiver. Bring a snack for your child and let’s kibitz over a morning nosh! Non-members welcome! SAUL SPIELBERG EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT UNITED HEBREW. 13788 CONWAY RD 63141 FREE
JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA AT 314-442-3255.
St Louis Zoo
Jewish Schools & Synagogues
CALENDAR
9/25 4:30pm-5:30pm Ages 4- 10. Unleash your inner unicorn with fun crafts and activities. Create unicorn slime, taste rainbow foods, and play unicorn games! Rainbow attire encouraged. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
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Google Expeditions: First Look at College
9/26 6:30pm-7:30pm Ages 15-18. Explore a college campus with virtual reality technology. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
Museum of Transportation
9/26 9am-4pm Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
One of the greatest cities of the world, Cahokia was larger than London was in AD 1250.
Magical Unicorn Celebration
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Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity.
NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J
9/25 11am-12pm
1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
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Cahokia Mounds
The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education.
09/23-9/30 Starts and ends at sunset.
Baby-n-Me Classes
Chair Yoga
9/25 9am-5pm
Sukkot
Wednesday
9/26 9am-5pm
CAHOKIA MOUNDS, 30 RAMEY ST, IL 62234 FREE, BUT DONATION SUGGESTED
Craftibility partners with Bethesda Meadow
9/26 10:45am Ages 2-6 years. For the first 5 children who rsvp. Your child does a story, song and craft with the nursing home’s residents. Parents must remain present 322 OLD STATE RD, ELLISVILLE FREE, BUT RSVP TO TERRI CRAFTIBILITY@GMAIL.COM
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Bring Your Own: Smartphone Calling and Texting
9/27 2pm-4pm Explore the basic features of your iPhone or Android phone; including calling, texting, and voice mail. Devices will not be provided. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
Teen Advisory Group: Library Bookend Painting
9/27 7pm-8pm Ages 12-18. Your library, the way you want it. Join TAG to share ideas, meet friends, and make the library your own while earning volunteer hours! Snacks provided. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Castlewood State Park 9/27
7am-one half hour after sunset
Hiking and mountain biking trails that range from those great for firsttime and for the most experienced riders. Good fishing, broad meadows filled with wildlife, and plenty of recreational facilities. Come for an adventure or just to get away. 1401 KIEFER CREEK ROAD, 63021 FREE
Storytelling in the Museum
9/27 10:30am-11:15am Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5. MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Baby-n-Me Classes
Grant's Farm
Castlewood State Park
Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity.
Grant’s Farm celebrates America’s past with a commitment to the future. Honoring both the 18th president of the United States and the Busch family legacy, the Farm is a refuge for more than 900 animals, representing more than 100 different species.
Hiking and mountain biking trails that range from those great for first-time and for the most experienced riders. Good fishing, broad meadows filled with wildlife, and plenty of recreational facilities. Come for an adventure or just to get away.
9/28 10am-11:30am
11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE
Purina Farms
9/28 9:30am-3:30pm Farm animals, dog shows, and more. Come explore! 500 WILLIAM DANFORTH WAY, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE
Healthworks!
9/28 12pm-4pm World's Largest Teeth, Interactive Dude, Dental Health theatre, Mock Health Offices, Healthworks! Kitchen, Farmers' Market, and more exhibits and shows! Come play and learn! 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 $7 PER PERSON.
Farm Friday
9/28 10am-1pm Join us for some fun, like pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing, candle making and peddle cars/bean bag toss area! You can enjoy these crafts and festive experiences at Suson’s Farm. 6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE
St Louis Carousel at Faust Park
9/29 9am-3:30pm
10501 GRAVOIS ROAD, 63123 ADMISSION IS FREE, ATTRACTIONS AND PARKING VARY.
9/30
7am-one half hour after sunset
1401 KIEFER CREEK ROAD, 63021 FREE
Purina Farms
9/30 9:30am-3:30pm
The Bat Cave
9/29 6pm-8pm Come out and learn about the bats that call Cliff Cave home and learn about the important role caves play in the life cycle of bats. We will hike to the cave around sunset and try to catch a glimpse of some of the local residents as they exit the cave for their evening activities. Out of respect for the cave’s residents, we will not be entering the cave on this evening. Wear closed toe shoes and bring insect repellant and a flashlight or headlamp. CLIFF CAVE, 806 CLIFF CAVE RD. 63129 $5 PER PERSON
Farm animals, dog shows, and more. Come explore! 500 WILLIAM DANFORTH WAY, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE
Sunday Chess Classes 9/30
starting from 1 pm
Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults
WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NONMEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.
St Louis Science Center
9/29 9:30am-4:30pm We put the element of fun into science. 5050 OAKLAND AVE. FREE
9/28 10am-4pm 60 hand carved horses and four deer, located within a climatecontrolled building inside beautiful Faust Park in West St. Louis County.
15189 OLIVE BLVD. CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 RIDES ARE $2/PERSON OR $5 FOR THREE RIDES. CHILDREN UNDER 1 ARE FREE WITH A PAID ADULT.
Ladies' Knight
9/27 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova
CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
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“BABY” BUSINESSES Young start-ups help our community’s economy. Look here monthly to see what is new!
NORTHWEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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We are one of the fastest growing Chambers in Missouri! We are a Chamber without borders. We provide unique opportunities to do business and build relationships. If you have any questions or are interested in the Chamber, give us a call!
Want to be listed here or know of a new business?
Brian Goldman, President/CEO
314-291-2131
New listing for September Listed in August Turning 1 year old!
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Two Maids and a Mop
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Our Pay for Performance system is a unique tool which delivers consistent, superior cleaning that doesn’t deteriorate over time. After each clean, you provide a rating from 1-10 on how well the clean went; which determines the pay of our employees. This system sets you up to have best quality clean possible, as our cleaners’ pay depends upon it each and every time.
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Fire Tech Web Design We facilitate the growth of startups and other small business by providing clean, functional, and well designed websites with no-nonsense website management. (636) 486-6015 info@firetechwebdesign.com www.firetechwebdesign.com
Larry OpinskyConsulting, Disability Advocacy I am now offering my expertise in all aspects of disability to parents, self advocates, companies, religious groups, and communities. From initial diagnosis to the school system to transition-to-adulthood and beyond, I am available to help anyone who wants to empower themselves to advocate for their children (or themselves). Larry@larryopinsky.com www.larryopinsky.com
You set the goal, we help you get there! We offer adult boot camp, adult strength and kids fitness programming in a fun, sports-based facility.
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636-220-1211 14015 Manchester, MO 63011 D1 Training St Louis West
St. Louis's newest art gallery where you can find gifts and artwork for every occasion, including Bar/Bat mitzvah, wedding, teachers, housewarming gifts, and plenty of functional and affordable artwork. Wendy Harris 314-833-3540 6511 delmar blvd, 63130 ArtisansinTHE LOOP www.artisansintheloop.com
EMAIL US AT: INFO@STLOUISJEWISHPARENTS.COM
8944 St. Charles Rock Road, 3rd Floor info@northwestchamber.com http://www.northwestchamber.com/
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Whole Food Is Medicine We aim to transform individuals into their healthiest self through a whole food first approach to eating combined with healthy lifestyle behavior changes. Owned by Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Dr. Amy Knoblock-Hahn, we recognize your first wealth is your health and your second wealth is your time. We offer real time virtual appointments and e-consults for weight loss and weight management, prediabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, and general health, wellness, and disease prevention. Dr.Amy@wholefoodismedicine.com 314-852-3626 www.wholefoodismedicine.com
A luxury lifestyle brand made with the finest natural and organic ingredients to enhance one's mind, body and spirit.
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moveinstyle@stlouisdancewear.com 314-733-5678 9644 Olive Blvd., Olivette, MO 63132 @stldancewear www.stlouisdancewear.com
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Building a foundation for ALL families to raise strong, resilient, empathetic children starting at birth. Infant/Parent Groups, Home Visits, Workshops.
We offer an amazing Taekwondo program for ages 4 to adult. Our core programs will provide life skills that will last you a lifetime!
Bouyant Float Spa A tranquil place to relax mind & body. Float for 60 minutes in 200 gallons of water mixed with 850 pounds of medical-grade Epsom salt. Buoyant Spa’s clean pods are the only pods in the market that empty out in-between each floater.
(314) 720-8557, (636) 552-4140 9603 Manchester Road, 63119 and 703 Long Rd Crossing Dr, 63005 www.buoyantspa.com
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Rise Martial Arts
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For Little's and their Grown-ups. Urban Fort is a coffeehouse with 1200 sq ft of play space for kiddos aged 0-7. We provide the perfect place for parents to relax with a friend or a good book while their kids are fully entertained by a custom built train table, play fort, pretend farmer's market, dress up area, & much more!!
Our light, moist, and slightly crunchy mini doughnuts are custom-made fresh and in front of you. They are custom designed and decorated with the freshest ingredients and sauces. At our Creve Coeur location, the doughnuts are certified Kosher!
Specializing in anxiety, depression, social issues, and gender identity for children, adolescents, and families. Insurance Accepted. rachel@rachelKalinalcsw.com 314-414-3385 745 Craig Road, Suite 208B Creve Coeur, MO 63141 www.rachelkalinalcsw.com
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Urban Fort Play Cafe
(314) 376-4235 1854 Russell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104 www.urbanfortcafe.com urbanfortstl
At St. Louis Dancewear you will discover beautiful dance basics, a variety of dance shoes, and modern dance fashion plus a selection of unique gifts. We carry Gaynor Minden, Russian Pointe, and Wear Moi Omega pointe shoes - please call to schedule a fitting. Drop off gently used dancewear, shoes, or costumes for Traveling Tutus and EM's Spotlight. Follow us on social media for upcoming sales and promotions
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Specializing in guiding students through all phases of higher education planning, our consultants assist with high school curriculum planning, college selection, college application assistance, scholarship searches, college visit planning, test prep advice, and tutoring. The path to higher education can be a winding road. Without a solid sense of direction, many students end up taking expensive detours. With over 25 years of experience in higher education, our team is dedicated to helping you navigate the road ahead. Visit our website to schedule your free consultation.
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I am a locally-owned and operated, mobile locksmith, who enjoys giving my customers friendly & exceptional service. I arrive on time, respect my client's privacy & find the most effective & most affordable solution to my customers' residential, commercial & automotive needs. Unlike many companies who hire contractors "as-needed", I personally provide fast & reliable locksmith service.
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Unlock Potential Locksmith
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Congratulations successful sprouts celebrating 1 year in business!
Eyal's Bread Learn the secrets of creating Sourdough bread at home! I'm offering hands-on Sourdough bread baking workshops which I'll be sharing everything you need to know about Artisan Sourdough bread baking and maintaining your very own Sourdough. Eyal Ben Avraham 314-556-7006 eyalsbread
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