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Family, What an amazing five years it has been for the magazine, and for me. I have learned so much and met some of the most incredible people — many of whom have become like family to me. (You know who you are! Thank you!)
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 want to share with you, our wonderful readers, that this is the final issue of St. Louis Jewish Parents Magazine. I have made the decision to wind it down in order to focus on my new venture, STL SportKids. This new magazine, website, and app will be a fantastic resource and tool for all of us with children involved in youth sports in St. Louis and beyond. I am incredibly excited to have the opportunity to connect the dots between young athletes, their parents, coaches, officials, and sport organizations throughout our city. Keep your eyes open for the inaugural issue which will be distributed in early September. In the meantime, please enjoy this last issue which is dedicated to all of the businesses and people who have made this magazine the success story that it is. I especially want to thank Judy Dante, our amazing graphic design artist, who has changed all of the Google docs and ad copy into beautiful works of art every month. Please join me in thanking her. She will be the designer for STL SportKids, so you can continue seeing more of her work there.” It has been an honor and a privilege to publish this magazine for our community and I want to thank you for supporting it so wholeheartedly. Fondly, and appreciatively yours,
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THE VOICE OF GENERATION J OUR GENERATION OUR FUTURE
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by Benjamin Kruger A B’nai Mitzvah can be a lot to handle. Preparing a speech, studying your Torah portion, greeting all of your family and out-of-town guests. Suddenly the day that you have prepared for, for an entire year is right in front of you! I’ve always thought of a B’nai Mitzvah as the day when a kid becomes an adult, or their orientation into their Jewish community. After experiencing this magical day, myself, I have discovered that a B’nai Mitzvah is so much more. [continued pg 8]
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“From my Bar Mitzvah I learned to look at the world from a different perspective. ”
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As a child, I learned many lessons such as don’t touch the stove while its hot or eating too much sugar makes you sick. Personally, on the day of my Bar Mitzvah, I felt the lessons and skills that I learned from my childhood joining together to help me lead my congregation and read from our Torah. Standing on the Beama, my congregation in front of me, feelings in form of color swirled inside of me. Excitement, joy, nerves, like a raging battle, each emotion fighting for control. Looking out into the sea of faces, seeing all my family, my friends, and my community, I was so scared. But as I chanted the final verse of my portion and candy came flying at me, a new feeling emerged… pride. I was a member of B’nai Amoona, and I was so lucky to be a part of this amazing community. From my Bar Mitzvah I learned to look at the world from a different perspective. I, and many of my friends that attend B’nai Amoona, lead a
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relatively easy life. Not only are my basic needs met, but I have grown up in a loving home and caring community. The result of my privileged childhood, is that I find it easy to have faith in G-d. While studying for my Bar Mitzvah I wondered why it was so hard for some people to find faith and even believe in G-d. Then I found it… while I thrive in a loving home, people around the world face major adversity and suffering. My Bar Mitzvah helped me to see the world through those individual’s eyes. I then made it my goal, and dedicated my Bar Mitzvah project to helping people find faith in G-d. Realizing that I could make a difference in the world has inspired me to spread faith in G-d and help people around the world. Imagine a financially struggling mother who works very hard to provide for herself and for her newborn child. This mom can barely afford food and has no money left over to buy diapers for her baby. How can we expect this mother to have faith in G-d when she is thinking “how can a G-d allow an
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innocent baby to suffer?” My Bar Mitzvah not only helped me to see from a different perspective, but it inspired me to make a difference. I could help this woman and her baby by volunteering at the St Louis Diaper Bank, and by doing this, not only has this woman hopefully found faith in G-d, but I have. I now have even more faith that G-d has created people who help and support one another. My, and hopefully other people’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah, inspire the desire to help people. A B’nai Mitzvah is not just an orientation or a coming of age event, but the process in which a child of Judaism finds faith and G-d and finds their own unique way to make the world a better place.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
BABY
Don’t Leave Me!!!
Have you noticed that your baby who might have gone to anyone a few months ago, is now clingy, and cries if you leave the room? Has your baby started crawling or walking recently?
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arly on, researchers noticed that there seemed to be a link between when babies become more independently mobile, and when they become wary of strangers. Typically, this is between 10-18 months. Evolutionary psychologists hypothesize that this is not a coincidence, but instead a protective adaptation that has been passed down. The basic idea being that if a baby or toddler can wander
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away from the parent before s/he can protect her/ himself, s/he will get eaten or otherwise not survive. A baby/toddler that is fearful of others, and stays close to the parent, has a better chance of survival, and passing on the genes. Freud and other early psychologists hypothesized that infants become attached to the caregiver to satisfy oral pleasure or for comfort. And shortly afterwards, scientists hypothesized that it was for
getting food, that infants would not want to leave the parent. However, in 1959, Harry Harlow and Robert Zimmerman decided to test this with monkeys. In the cage there were two wire-framed “surrogate” mother monkeys. One was covered by soft cloth, and one was uncovered. There were several variations tested. The infant monkeys were fed by either the cloth or the wire mother, but had access to one, the other, or both. The infant monkeys clung to the cloth mother and had greater emotional security and curiosity than those assigned to the wire mother. Those who had free choice, clung to the cloth mother, even when the wire mother was the one who had the food. The results from this study showed clearly that “contact comfort” was important in the development of healthy attachments. In 1978, Mary Ainsworth decided to test human attachment with 12- 24-month-old boys and girls. In a 7-step scenario looking at what happens when a parent left the room at various points, Ainsworth was able to suggest 3-4 attachment types. Children who were “Securely Attached” were more curious, easier to soothe, and ready to learn. Children with secure attachment went away from the parent to explore the toys, looking back periodically at the parent. They were upset when the parent left the room, but were easily soothed by the parent, when the parent returned. In the meantime, they played with the experimenter, contently. What does this mean to parents who are starting the school year, and are worried about what is going to happen when they try to leave after drop-off? It means that for the majority of parents, the baby/ toddler may be upset when they leave, be unsettled for a little bit, play well all day, be upset at pick-up, and then easily consoled. It is perfectly NORMAL for a baby to not want to go to others. It is FINE for him/her to get upset if you leave for a bit. Remind him/her that you will be back. When you do return, embrace and comfort him/her, and then get back to normal activities. It is also fine if your child is happy to see you when you return and does not get upset when you leave. If you have concerns or questions, the teacher and school director should be more than happy to answer them.
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of the Mont h:
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אוטובוס בית הספר שולע באס Pronounced: Otobus beit hasefer
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Does this bus run on time? ANSWER:
No! The bus runs on gasoline!
fuN facts In the United States, there are approximately 480,000 school buses that carry more than 25 million children to and from school every weekday. Although the idea of a school bus was seen in the late 1600’s in Paris, France, it was by 1885, that there were the first school U.S. buses seen. These were horse-drawn carriages called “school trucks”. When school buses were introduced, only children who lived far away took them to school. The door was in the back, so the children would not startle the horse. In 1915, you could see some motorized school buses, but the seats were not in rows. They were benches around the perimeter, facing in. In buses with high seat backs, and narrow spaces between the seats, seatbelts are not needed. This compartmentalization is designed to keep children safe, like an egg carton separates and keeps safe, the eggs.
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What do you do when your child comes home and says, “I want to walk to school!”
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here are several reasons for why children want to walk to school, and many more for why they don’t. Pediatrician Phyllis Agran, M.D. recommends children start walking to school without an adult only after the age of 10 years AND when mature enough. Here are some tips to keep in mind for safe trips to and from school!
Teach your child to look left, then right, then left again before crossing a street. Keep looking while crossing and make eye contact with a driver before crossing the street. Make a rule of children staying off their cell phones, and not using headphones while walking to and from school. It is important for children to hear/focus on what is going on around them.
Tips:
Always cross the street at a corner or at a crosswalk, if there is one, obeying traffic signals.
Consider forming a “walking school bus”, where several children in the neighborhood walk together with a rotating adult.
If there is lightning, or stormy weather, wait for it to pass. Come up with a plan that you and your child both know what to do if there is bad weather.
Make sure that you find the shortest route, and that you practice it many times before the start of school.
There are tremendous benefits from walking to school. They include increased physical activity, increased time together, and decreased use of gas/cars. However, safety has to be of first importance!
Make sure that the child knows how to say “no” if someone who is not well-known offers a ride. Walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the street, facing oncoming traffic.
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Scene: Two adults are standing, talking about something that looks like it could be important. Their faces are animated, and their hands are moving. Then, out of nowhere, a kid between the ages of 8 and 12 years comes up, and without paying attention to the adult conversation, says, “Mom, Dad. Can I _________,” you may fill in the blank. It ranges from “go to my friend’s house?” to “have a soda?”
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n the above, commonly seen situation, the tweens seem to interrupt without any regard to what the adults are doing. While expected and accepted behavior from a 3-year-old, for a 10 year old it is often considered to be rude. Many adults have memories of interrupting their parents when they were on the phone, but that wasn’t the only time it occurred. It also happened when parents were conversing with other adults or children. This is not a new phenomenon to be blamed on electronics; tweens have interrupted their parents for generations. The bigger question is how should adults teach children to not interrupt? Research has shown that infants recognize “turntaking” in others’ conversations through their eye gaze and head turns. Throughout school, children are told, “Please wait for your turn.” And most adults know how to “break in” to a conversation at appropriate points. Why does there seem to be a U-shaped curve in the development of “conversational turn-taking?” This question is too big to answer in a Parents’ magazine, short article, but here are some tips that parents can use during the years when interrupting happens, to mitigate the situation. TIP 1: Before going to a social place with your tween, set up a scenario and explicitly tell him/her how you would like it handled. For example, “Michael, if you would like to tell me something at the party we are going to, unless someone
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is hurt or bleeding, please look at what I am doing. If I am talking please wait until I am done with my sentence before you speak.” TIP 2: Tell your tween that the best way to get your attention quickly is to come up to you, put his/her hand on your elbow, and then s/he should step back and wait. TIP 3: Come up with a “secret” hand motion, such that if your child is coming over to you, but you don’t want him/her to come any closer, once seen, the kiddo knows that it is not a good time to interrupt. (The catch with this one, is that as soon as you can, you need to go find the child and see what s/he needed.) TIP 4: After arriving home from an event where the tween interrupted a conversation, for something that should have waited, try a role-play. Re-enact the situation but show what you would like to have happened instead. Learning to not interrupt is yet another important social skill that develops over time but would be appreciated if learned earlier. The tweens are not necessarily trying to be disrespectful. It is helpful for parents/caregivers to provide tools that will help them with social interactions, possibly easing the transition to teen years and adulthood.
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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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The Next Chapters My mom always raised me to say thank you. Birthday presents were followed up with thank you phone calls, bat mitzvah gifts received thank you notes in a (somewhat, after a lot of prodding) timely manner, and I’ve tried to raise my kids in a similar fashion. As I look back on the last almost five years of the St. Louis Jewish Parents Magazine, I feel enormous gratitude. I am so appreciative to the publisher and editor-in-chief, Stephanie Berk, who provided me with invaluable feedback and always stretched the deadline to accommodate me when I was (almost always) running behind. I also want to say thank you to the folks who have read my articles over the years and travelled this parenting journey with me. Whether I was babbling about a problem with a neighbor, reminiscing about a four-legged family member, hanging with my son at a sporting event, or grappling with the first time my daughter sat in the front seat of my car, I really appreciate the opportunity to write about and connect my life with my passion — reading PJ Library books!
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Change is certainly an inevitable part of living. If the poet William Cowper is correct, and “variety is the spice of life,” then change keeps our lives interesting. There are some things that change in positive ways over time, like fine wine that becomes more valuable as it ages. Other times, change is hard. Each stage of parenting brings changes, and although I’m grateful for each one, I miss parts of what was left behind. When we’re pregnant, our babies are literally a part of us, and then, after they are born, they are fully dependent on us to survive. Each passing year brings increasing independence, and every benchmark, as amazing and miraculous as they all are, brings new chapters of parenthood. Here’s to the next chapters; may they bring spectacular books to read with your family, from PJ Library and beyond. And, Stephanie, thank you for everything. I’ll miss you and wish you much success in your future endeavors. Thanks for reading!
I hope you enjoy these PJ Library books about Gratitude:
Todah
Written by Kyra Teis Illustrated by Kyra Teis
Ages: 6 Months to 2 Years Babies have so many blessings -- so many things to say todah (thank you) for! And so do their parents. All you need to do is stop and notice.
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All of Me! A Book of Thanks Written by Molly Bang Illustrated by Molly Bang
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Written by Liz Garton Scanlon Illustrated by Marla Frazee
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When you’re a small child, life is a series of firsts -- first steps, first words, first teeth, first snow! Jewish tradition has a special prayer, the Shehechiyanu, that recognizes the importance of each and every first.
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FROM THE
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Lice: A Hairy Subject Around Back-To-School Time Your children are scratching their heads compulsively and no matter how many times you tell them they just will not or cannot stop. They complain about how bad it itches, so you take a closer look. Suddenly, you see a bug dart out of view and what appears to be dandruff in your child’s hair.
BY SHEILA RAZDAN, MD, MPHN is a Pediatric resident at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
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his is no horror story, though it’s enough to make my skin itch - this is the very common childhood conundrum, head lice. Not to worry. This does not mean your child is dirty, and head lice don’t cause any serious problems. Itching means the lice may have been present in your child’s hair for four weeks. Unfortunately, the itching can also persist for weeks after treatment. If you’re worried your child has lice, have your kids sit in a bright room, use a fine-tooth comb, and part sections of their hair at a time to look for the sticky nits or live lice. The nits are easier to find compared to adult lice, and may look white, gray, or yellow-brown. The best place to spot them are by your child’s ears or on the hairline, especially at the neck. It’s easy to confuse nits with dandruff, but the key is nits will stick to your hair, while dandruff falls off easily.
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A louse is tiny — about 2-3 millimeters each — and the “nits” you see are the eggs. Lice eat scalp blood to survive and will die within 2 days without a meal. The easiest way for lice to spread is through hair-to-hair contact, since they cannot fly. Since they need to eat so often, it’s rare for them to be spread through hair brushes or hats. If you are concerned your child has head lice make an appointment to see a primary care provider. Home remedies have not shown to be effective and not all overthe-counter medications are successful. There are a few different prescription medications, including lotions and shampoo, you can put in your child’s hair, then rinse out, to get rid of the lice.
Afterward, use “the comb-out” method every 2-3 days for 2-3 weeks to get rid of nits: wet your child’s hair, use a fine-toothed comb in one area at a time, wipe the comb on a wet paper towel and look for lice/nits. You may need multiple treatments, but always discuss with your health care provider. No need to throw your child’s clothes or pillowcases away! But you can wash them in hot water and dry with heat. It’s always a good idea to get the rest of your household checked for lice too.
Ultimately, a head lice infection is easily treated and does not cause any harm — both the American Academy of Pediatrics and National Association of School Nurses recommend keeping kids in school during a lice infection. For additional information on how to treat and prevent head lice, check out the St. Louis Children’s Hospital website at www.stlouischildrens.org/conditions-treatments/lice and www.healthychildren.org, a family-friendly website organized by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
TEEN
Teen-Tudes
Case Scenario: Your 16-year-old starts giving you an attitude like you cannot believe; insulting you in front of your peers, being rude, appears to know it all — or at least s/he thinks no one could possibly know more. All of a sudden, you are considered the enemy, and you do not know why. Where did this come from? The teen was relatively pleasant, not too long ago. If you think about works of literature, theatre, and even famous psychologists, this Teen-Tude is a common theme. Researchers find that this is a “rite of passage” from child and young adulthood to full adulthood. Mistakes happen.
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Independence happens. More learning happens. Eventually, overt respect for parents reappears in most cases. What can you do in the meantime, that helps with this journey, but does not smother?
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Acknowledge that there is a desire and fight for independence happening. Teenagers struggle and can take it out on others.
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Discuss “safe” ways of having difficult discussions, e.g. Decide with your teen that if the topic is too confrontational or “hot”, switch the conversation to speaking in 3rd person. Agree beforehand, to not take personally anything that is said in that conversation.
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When the attitude starts, make a conscious effort to take a step back. If need be, go into a bathroom with the door locked and take a deep breath. Come out with renewed patience. Come out with the ability to be quiet and listen, even when the endgame is not in the teen’s favor, result-wise.
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When not in a direct confrontation, come up with guidelines for how to disagree and argue. Looking at rules for mock trial and debate clubs are good ways of getting ideas.
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Look for healthy compromises, and situations where you can let go. However, always keep in mind that it is not about “winning/losing” in the argument. You are the parent, and in the end, parenting is still your responsibility.
Ultimately, what you are trying to do as a parent of a teen, is to break the pattern of lashing out and fighting. You want to help your teen calm down, but more importantly you want your teen to learn how to calm him/herself down. By doing this, you are also able to model good ways of handling differences. Further reading: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixingfamilies/201204/how-stop-arguing-your-teen-spousepartner https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/fight.html
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NUTRITION NUGGETS
What’s in Your Food? Where food chemistry intersects food labeling, consumers are often confused. Can you guess this food by the following ingredient list?
KATHY MORA, Ph.D., R.D. Doctorate in nutritional science and epidemiology from the University of Arizona, and masters degree in nutrition and fitness from Florida State University. Clinical background in diabetes, part of clinical team as pediatric diabetes educator. Former nutrition and exercise physiology instructor at St. Louis University, Pima Community College, and Florida State University. Recent project officer on public health research evaluation projects around childhood obesity prevention. Experience as media and nutrition consultant promoting and providing healthy recipes on TV. Dedicated long distance runner, passionate proponent for physical education in children, and mom of two children who happily eat vegetables!
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Aqua (90.9%), Sugars: (4.9%), fructose
(50%), glucose (41%), sucrose (9%), fiber (2%), Ash, Fatty Acids (<1%): omega- 6 fatty acid: octadecadienoic acid (42%), omega-3 fatty acid octadecatrienoic acid (31%), octadecaenoic acid (20%), hexadecanoic acid (6%), Amino Acids (<1%): aspartic acid( 26%), glutamic acid (17%), leucine (6%), alanine (6%), lysine (5%), glycine (5%), arginine (5%), proline (4%), serine (4%), tyrosine (4%), threonine (4%), isoleucine (3%), phenylalanine (3%), valine (3%), histidine (2%), tryptophan (1%), cysteine (1%), methionine (1%), preservatives: E236, E296, Colors: E160a, E161b, E161c, E140, E161d, E161e, E161h, Flavors: 2,5 dimethyl-4-hydroxy-2H-furan-3one, 2.5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-2h-furan-3-one, gamma decalactone, gamma-docecalactone, 2-furfural, 5-hydroxy methyl-furfural, limonene, linalool, E-neralidol, E1510, Hexanol, octanol, methyl butanoate, ethyl butonaoate, methyl hexanoate, ethyl hexanoateâ&#x20AC;Ś..and the list of long complicated chemical names continues for about 15 more.
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Can you guess from the nutrition facts? 1 Cup serving provides 53 calories Total Fat = 0.50 g Saturated Fat = 0 Cholesterol = 0 g Protein = 1.1 g Total Carbohydrates = 13 g Sugar= 8 g Fiber= 3 g Calcium = 27 mg Iron = 0.68 mg Vitamin C= 98 mg Vitamin A= 20 IU
Who are the chemists in the crowd? Anyone figure it out? Was it obvious? Would you eat this food? Would you give this to your children? Do you think it’s healthy? This is the game I played with a group of high school students recently. Water and sugar are listed as the first two ingredients, most thought it was a sports drink or juice. With the various sugars listed at the top, and the nutrition facts showing 8 g of sugar, the students quickly tagged the mystery food as unhealthy. Except the mystery food is…..a STRAWBERRY! Surprise, a simple little strawberry is quite complex by chemical standards. With all the information we have available about our food, and all the self-proclaimed “experts” telling us what and how to eat, we’re still confused. While I love the science of nutrition, healthy eating does not
have to be a science experiment or a multi-step math problem. Healthy eating is not about being extreme, forming strict food rules, or having ironclad willpower. Healthy eating is about coupling valuable awareness about food and nutrition with simple common sense. Misleading and misinforming people about food and nutrition encourages fear of food and leads to unhealthy attitudes about foods. Food labels and ingredient lists are nutrition tools to help us be informed and more aware; tools that can help us plan and prepare healthy meals. Sometimes, we misuse the tools. I could use a hammer to fix my dripping kitchen faucet, but it would probably be wiser to use a wrench. (OK, let’s be honest, it would be wiser to hire a plumber to replace the faucet altogether!) The problem with being
bombarded by so much nutrition information is that we tend to single out and focus on one nutrient or one word or one number, and then lose context and perspective that our foods are more complex than any one single number or nutrient. Look again at the ingredients and food label for a simple strawberry, if you only look at “sugar”, as the students did, you might miss that 1 cup of fresh strawberries provides more than a full day’s worth of Vitamin C. More importantly, 1 cup of strawberries is also a refreshing portable snack, and a super tasty and versatile summer food in many recipes (try lemon strawberry scones). I prefer teaching people to eat food, not numbers. Fruits and vegetables are PACKED with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, even if water and sugar are the first ingredients!
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Perhaps 10 years is a little too long to be using baby shampoo?! Oops, I guess that by the time they are 14 years old, they no longer want Mommy stepping in to solve disagreements when they are hanging out with friends. They especially do not like it when I say that they are on a playdate!! Perhaps I should have checked to see which bag my son took to camp. I accidentally put my gym bag next to his, and he grabbed the wrong one. He was not so pleased when he saw MY swimsuit and change of undergarments! Oops, I guess I should not have cleaned out my son’s drawers and moved all of his clothing around. All of a sudden, I hear, “Shirts are where, Mom??” Perhaps I should not have told my 6-year-old that if she continued to suck her thumb, the thumb-witch would come and bite off her thumb. She didn’t sleep for a week, but still sucked her thumb after she finally crashed! Oops, I will definitely pay more attention to how much liquid my child is drinking when at an outdoor excursion, on a hot day! He was so dehydrated at the end of the day, that I had to bring him to the emergency room! Perhaps I should have had 2 pinatas at our daughter’s first birthday party! The tweens and teens just about trampled the 3-5-year-olds when the candy came spilling out! Oops, I guess I should have read the instructions on the halo sleep sack. My pediatrician was not thrilled when he found out that we were still using one when our baby was 12 months old! Perhaps I should be more careful with what I say in front of my children. We were driving and were late, to gymnastics. The elderly gentleman in the car ahead of us was taking his time and driving well-below the posted speed limit. From the back, my 3-year-old says loudly, “Outta the way, geezer!” I would love to blame my wife for this one, but it had to have been me who must have said it, once! Oops, I can’t believe that for the short time I took a nap while my 3- and 5-year-olds played, such a mess happened! When I woke up, all of my make-up was on the bathroom floor, and the girls had my make-up smeared ALL over their faces and hands!
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Q: Have you noticed that many people over the age of 75 years tend to over-salt their food? Or that they can’t tell that they are eating burnt toast?
If you have noticed this, and/or that seniors do
not tend to enjoy their food as much as they used to, you are not alone. Research shows that 75% of people over the age of 80 years have evidence of major olfactory impairment, and that the sense of smell declines considerably after the seventh decade. A 2002 study found that 62.5% of 80 to 97-year-olds had an olfactory impairment, but that this decreasing sense is less studied than decreased hearing and sight. Although “losing your senses of smell and taste” has not yet been as well publicized as that of the loss of sight and hearing, the sense of smell is vitally important. Decreased sense of smell and taste have the following potential consequences:
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Not being able to smell gas leaks, smoke, or if the oven/stovetop were left on, can lead to accidental gas poisonings, explosions, and fires. Appetite suppression/Increased eating. This can lead to unhealthy weight loss and/or gain, malnutrition, immunity issues, etc. If you can’t taste the food, either you eat less because it is not pleasurable, or eat more to try and get the taste of it. Increased use of salt and sugar to try to make the food “tasty.” This can aggravate health conditions such as blood pressure and diabetes. Increased anxiety because food doesn’t taste the same. Enjoyment is less. Blame is often shifted onto the chef. This has been shown to lead to an increase in depression.
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FROM THE
CONCIERGE’S DESK
Fostering Children My entire life I wanted to be a foster mom. When I would express this desire to people their response was always the same- “It will be so hard! I could never do it! How will you ever be able to let those children go? It will take so much of your time and attention away from your own children.” I allowed all of those thoughts to get in to my head and I shelved the idea.
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Eventually I got to a stage in my life where the reasons why I should do it became stronger than the reasons I shouldn’t. So, now when I get those questions, I am prepared with my answers. Yes, it’s hard. Bringing a child into your house who may have been through unspeakable trauma can be disruptive. Yes, it hurts so much to say goodbye to the child you have poured so much time and energy and love in. But if everyone decided it was too hard, nobody would ever do it. And if we avoid all situations that might cause us pain, we will miss out on so many amazing experiences. Yes, it takes time from my children, but my children learn first-hand what it means to be compassionate. They learn that you can’t judge a person just by looking at them, that everyone has a story and you can’t presume to know why they do the things they do. My daughter has seen with her own eyes what drugs can do to a person, how the hold they have is so strong that a parent can’t possibly put their own child first, no matter how much they want to.
Definitions: Foster: “Foster families provide safe and caring temporary homes for children whose families are currently unable to care for them. Foster parents are part of a team that works together to keep a child healthy and safe while the family works towards their goals and reunification.” Adoption:
When pursuing an adoption, potential birth parents and adoptive families must all abide by the laws of their state to ensure that the adoption is legally recognized. There are several types of adoption from Open Adoption to Closed Adoption. Closed adoption is easiest to define: an adoptive relationship in which little or no contact and no identifying information is exchanged.
Shifra Glassman Originally from Virginia, and after living in Jerusalem for 7 years, Shifra moved to St. Louis in 1992. She has come to motherhood through adoption, fertility, fostering, and teaching. She is passionate about children’s rights, and advocates to make sure each child gets what he or she needs to succeed.
The children in foster care come from all over our city. Not just the lower income, less educated population. Every community is affected by it, including ours. There are almost 20,000 children in St. Louis in foster care right now. Many more are waiting for homes to open up. It is amazing how much love you will find if you open up yourself to the possibilities of taking in a foster child. If you are interested in learning more about how you can help, please contact the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition 314-367-8373, or go to: https://dss.mo.gov/cd/foster-care/.
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JEWISH
HOLIDAY EXPLAINED
Rosh Hashanah
Whether this holiday is spelled with an “h” at the end, or a second “n” somewhere, it is still the same. This is the Jewish New Year. It is one of the holiest holidays of the Jewish year. It is not celebrated with fireworks, but instead with prayer, self-contemplation, hearing the shofar (ram’s horn), and rejoicing in proclaiming that G-d is the Ruler of the Universe. In Jewish tradition, a king/ruler is a servant of the people, with the main concern being that the people live in happiness and harmony. Decrees and laws are primarily for the good of the people. Customs: (This is a common subset of those that can be followed, and not everyone follows all of these.) Attend synagogue/temple for the two days of the holiday. Wear white/light colored clothing, and sneakers (no animal products, like leather.) Hear the Shofar. The ram’s horn serves as: a call to prayer, to announce the beginning of a proclamation, a person’s cry of atonement, a wakeup call, among others.
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Instead of saying, “Happy New Year”, the Hebrew translation is, “May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year”, or simply “For a sweet year.” Eat apples dipped in honey, honey cake, and/ or dough balls dipped in honey with cherries (Tayglach). Challah bread is round, and side dishes might include tzimmes. Light candles in the evening, reciting the proper blessings. Perform the Tashlich ceremony. It is customary to go to a body of water (ocean, river, pond, etc.) and put small pieces of bread in the water, thinking about each one being a sin committed throughout the past year that is being cast away.
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Many families are divided by some popular figure, and the Roths are no exception. For us, this individual has been in the national spotlight since the 1980s, has regularly displayed narcissistic behavior, has hair unlike anything found on a respectable human being, and has a passionate, devoted following among those with a sub-kindergarten education. We all know who this is, right? Do I even need to say his name? He is the only person to tear the Roth family in two: Elmo.
BOAZ ROTH A teacher at Thomas Jefferson school for the past 23 years and counting, Boaz Roth enjoys challenging bright students and working with colleagues. He coaches the basketball team and has various other interests. Boaz and his wife have 3 daughters, ranging from age 17 to age 6 years.
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When our oldest daughter turned two, her grandfather bought her a “Tickle Me Elmo” doll that she adored. Press its belly and it would bellow “Elmo loves you” over...and over...and over... again. She couldn’t get enough of it. Unfortunately one morning she woke up to discover her beloved Elmo had “disappeared.” A thorough and intensive search around the house yielded no trace of him1, and our daughter was heartbroken until she picked up her Disney princesses. Her tears soon evaporated, but she never lost her fondness for Elmo. The same can’t be said for our middle daughter. When she turned three, our summer travels took us to Sesame Place in Pennsylvania. And who was there to greet us? A six-foot Elmo. It was a dream for our oldest daughter, and she hugged him warmly. But when he tried to get his arms around her sister, screams ensued. We still have the picture of that moment: one daughter in bliss and the other in mortal terror. Hence our family’s ambivalence about Elmo. Strangely, our middle daughter insists that she can’t recall that day at all, and her amnesia puzzles me. That moment deeply etched itself into our family’s collective memory save for the person most affected by it. For a while I’ve wondered what’s the point in planning for a trip if it becomes impossible to recollect? So to prevent any forgetting from reoccurring for our youngest child, my wife and I chose a destination for this summer’s travels guaranteed to stay with her a lifetime: Niagara Falls. After driving 1,200 miles last July, we found ourselves on the top deck of the Maid of the Mist at the base of the falls, ready to get a close look and get doused. And just as we put on our blue rain-ponchos, our six-year old did a Linda Blair
impersonation: she howled and screamed to get off the boat. We had no clue what got into her, but after so long a drive—and the second mortgage I took out to pay for tickets—no one was getting off that boat! Once we began moving, her tears were washed away by the neverending mist of the falls. Within seconds, she was enraptured. I’ve seen many emotional expressions on my baby’s face, but I’ve never seen awe before. I’m usually not at a loss for words, but even now—a few months removed from that mystical boat ride—I still struggle to describe it. In addition to our child, my wife and I had never experienced anything quite like that the raw power and encompassing grandeur of the falls.2 If the purpose for summer trips is to create shared memories that tighten and bind the family, consider the goal accomplished this summer. A few days later, we asked our daughter what upset her on the boat. She mentioned that when we stopped in the visitor center, we took a photo of her in a faux barrel going over the falls. She thought that our boat would follow that path. Once she saw the falls, however, her fears disappeared. My wife immediately took her hand and told her we would never let her face any danger. She assured her we would never want to see anyone go over the falls. Our daughter turned to me, and I reaffirmed my wife’s words: I would never want to see anyone end up in the falls. Of course, I would make an exception for that Tickle-Me Elmo doll.
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THE MUNY d Pantry The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Foo sort to rs needs ongoing, adult voluntee clients. food, stock shelves, and shop with day 2-4 hour shifts are available, Mon tact Friday, 8:45 am-3:45pm. Please con or 4 -167 Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513 cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.
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Strawberry Sour Cream Bread 2 C flour
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a loa f pan. In medium sized bow l, combine the dry ing redients, and set asi de. In large bowl, cream the sugar and butter. Add eggs and vanilla well. Add the sour cre , mixing am and mix well. Fold dry ingredients in, and mix until mo istened. Gently mix in the str awberries. Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for ~ one hour, or until comes out clean. toothpick
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp cinnamon ½ C sugar ½ C butter, softened
2 eggs
½ C sour cream 1 tsp vanilla 1 C fresh strawberrie s, cut into small pieces
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Internet Safety
Open Play at the J
Soulard Farmer's Market
Learn tips for staying secure from viruses, hackers and false information, how to bequeath online accounts and how to create and manage strong passwords.
Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and families, where you play and use your imaginations as you have fun in a relaxed, non-structured environment.
A St. Louis tradition for 200 years. Come find local treats!
Tier Fortnite
Baby-n-Me Classes
Ages 12-16 yrs. Squad up at the library! Bring your Fortnite skills to Headquartersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tier 4 and play against other teens.
Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity.
8/1 6pm-7pm
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Shaw Nature Reserve
8/1 8am-8pm Missouri is known for its rich and beautiful collection of natural habitats as well as for its complex and diverse geology. Since Shaw Nature Reserve sits at the juncture of several of these major Midwestern habitats, the diversity of both plant and animal life is great. This natural diversity provides an exceptional outdoor classroom for scholars and students as well as casual observers. 307 PINETUM LOOP RD. GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 $3 CHILD $5 ADULTS
Cuentos en espanol en el museo
8/1 10:30am Summer themes include Good Night, Moon, Wild Animals, and Let's Eat! MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
Ladies' Knight
8/1 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
8/2 10am-11:30am
11645 LADUE RD 63141 FREE
Simchat Shabbat at Shaare Emeth 8/2
Call for times!
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. 11645 LADUE RD 63141
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents
8/3 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
Archaeology Day
8/3 10am-4pm Join us for a packed day of FREE family fun and a side of education. Learn about the importance of Archaeology and understand more about this special place! At this event, experts demonstrate flintknapping, bow and arrow making, stone carving, pottery making, fingerweaving and spinning, tool making and use. 30 RAMEY STREET COLLINSVILLE, IL 62234 FREE ADMISSION
Science Center
Chair Yoga
8/3 10am-6pm
Led by Maxine Mirowitz RYT-500, the focus of the class is on strength conditioning, flexibility, balance, as well as stress reduction.
5050 OAKLAND AVENUE, 63110 VARIES
8/2 11am-11:45am
Seniors
730 CARROLL STREET FREE ADMISSION
Tween/Teen
JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE
8/3 7am-5pm
Secular
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
8/2 10:30am-11:30am
Planetarium show "The Little Star That Could", Chicken Chat in GROW, Dino Chat, and more!
HELD IN COVENANT PLACE BOHM SOCIAL HALL. CLASSES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Schaefer's Hobby Shop Stay and Play
Musical CommunityWide Shabbat Services Featuring Musical Accompaniment by Sheldon Low and Hadar Orshalimy
Every Saturday and Sunday we will feature a new make and take, demo or class.
8/3 1pm-4pm
11659 GRAVOIS RD., 63126 FREE
8/2 6pm
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Featuring Musical Accompaniment by Sheldon Low and Hadar Orshalimy, come join us for an oneg with wine and light appetizers, then the service. # 1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR, 63141 FREE
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30 Trails in 30 minutes
8/4 9am-5pm
Seniors
Did you know that St. Louis County Parks offers a program devoted to promoting fun, family, and a healthy lifestyle? Our 30/30 Hikes Program designates 30 trails all over the St. Louis County area that take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Tween/Teen
WWW.STLOUISCO.COM/ PARKSANDRECREATION/TRAILS/3030HIKESPROGRAM FREE
Sunday Chess Classes 8/4
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 NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.
Secular
Family Sunday at St. Louis Art Museum
8/4 1pm-4pm Family Sundays. Enjoy a hands-on art activity and a 30 minute family tour through the galleries.
ONE FINE ARTS DRIVE, FOREST PARK FREE, BUT SIGN-UP REQUIRED FOR FAMILY TOUR
EyeSeeMe Story time
Jewish
8/4 2pm-3pm African American/Multicultural Sunday StoryTime for All Children 7827 OLIVE BLVD. 63130 FREE
Schools & Synagogues
Holocaust Museum & Learning Center
8/4 10:30am Free, guided tours occur every Sunday
12 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE, 63146 FREE
Monday
Open Play at the J
Intro to Computers 1
Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and families, where you play and use your imaginations as you have fun in a relaxed, non-structured environment.
New computer users will practice with the computer mouse and other basic computer concepts.
8/5 10:30am-11:30am
JCC- FOX BUILDING FREE
Special $1 meals at Crown Center Dining Room
8/5 5pm 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.
CROWN CENTER, 8350 DELCREST DR CALL 314-991-2055 FOR MORE INFORMATION. COMMUNITY MEMBERS WELCOME.
Urban Fort Play Cafe
8/5 9am-4pm Our perfectly designed play space is an excellent environment where your kiddos can explore, learn, and discover. Parent supervision is required. With this in mind, our space is set up so that you can have eyes on your child from every angle, while still remaining comfortable in your chair. 1854 RUSSELL BLVD, 63104 VARIES, $8 AND UNDER PER CHILD
Knit Night at The Curious Crafter
8/5 6pm-8:30pm Come knit, crochet, spin, or work on any fiber-related craft, with us! Friendly crafters talking and crafting together, regardless of level, age or gender!
13035 OLIVE BLVD, SUITE 208, 63141 FREE
Israeli Folk Dancing
CALENDAR
8/5 8:30pm-11pm Come learn how to dance, socialize, and have fun! We now have a beginner's class! MIROWITZ, 848 MASON RD, 63141 $5 PER PERSON
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8/6 9:30am-11:30am
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
Ballroom Dance Lessons
8/6 6pm-6:45pm Join Maysen at Just Dancing Dance Studio, and learn how to do the rumba, cha cha, samba, paso doble, and jive to the current popular songs! 236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
Story Time
8/6 10am-10:30am Ages 3-5yrs. Stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE
Free Tuesdays at the Butterfly House
8/6 10am-12pm Come see what is going on! Due to high attendance, strollers are not permitted on free Tuesdays. 15193 OLIVE BLVD. 63017 FREE
Tot Time at Manchester Aquatic Center
8/6 10am-11:45am Ages 6 yrs and under. Play in our Baby Pool area!
359 OLD MERAMEC STATION RD 63021 VARIES, $2-3 PER PERSON
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Thursday
T(w)een Bingo
Museum of Transportation
Ages 9- 17 yrs. Play bingo, have fun, win books and other prizes.
Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
8/7 6:30pm-7:30pm ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
Story Time at Eckerts
8/7 9:30am-10:30am Join us with your little ones for Story Time on the Farm at Eckert’s Belleville Country Store. Enjoy an interactive reading of some of our favorite children’s books, followed by a related hands-on activity ECKERT'S COUNTRY STORE AND FARMS 951 S GREEN MOUNT RD, BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 62220 FREE
Water Waddlers
8/7 10:30am-12pm Enjoy a morning of fun at the indoor tot pool with your friends, neighbors and children. This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child. THE LODGE DES PERES , 1050 DES PERES RD. VARIES $5/$7
Whitaker Music Festival
8/7 5pm-7pm Tonina. Open-air Wednesday evening concerts under the stars. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic supper, baskets or coolers. Please limit glass.Picnic fare, beer, wine, soda and sno-cones are also available for purchase on-site. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS FREE
Golf the Galleries
8/7 12pm-8pm Tee off at The Sheldon this summer at "Golf the Galleries," a playable, artist-designed, nine-hole mini golf installation!
8/8 9am-4pm 2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
Big Joel's Safari Petting Zoo
8/8 9am-5pm Big Joel's is a family-owned farm and educational seasonal attraction. We opened the doors to our private menagerie to the public for the first time in July, 2012. 13187 STATE HWY M, WRIGHT CITY, MO 63390 $8 PER PERSON OVER 2YRS.
Toddler Yoga
8/8 9:30am-10am Toddler yoga classes, presented by Complete Harmony Yoga instructors. Classes are open to children and their caregivers. 8765 EULALIE AVE 63144 FREE
Balloon Jam at Denny's
8/8 5:30pm-9pm Attendees practice balloon animals and share ideas on how to make them. If you have a pump and balloons, bring them, or you can borrow some at the jam. Many people come eat, and then the twisting starts at 6:30pm.
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Sewtastic Summer
Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and families, where you play and use your imaginations as you have fun in a relaxed, non-structured environment.
Ages 8-11. Drop in to any of these two-hour sessions this summer to learn how to sew a simple item.
8/9 10:30am-11:30am
JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE
Chair Yoga
8/9 11am-11:45am Led by Maxine Mirowitz RYT-500, the focus of the class is on strength conditioning, flexibility, balance, as well as stress reduction. HELD IN COVENANT PLACE BOHM SOCIAL HALL. CLASSES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Laser Tag
8/9 5pm-11pm All You Can Play Laser Tag
KOKOMO JOE'S, 4105 N. CLOVERLEAF DR., ST PETERS $9.99 PER PERSON
Purina Farms
8/9 9:30am-3:30pm Farm animals, dog shows, and more. Come explore! 500 WILLIAM DANFORTH WAY, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE
12319 DORSETT ROAD, 63043 FREE
Laser Tag
Ladies' Knight
All You Can Play Laser Tag
8/8 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
8/9 5pm-11pm KOKOMO JOE'S, 4105 N. CLOVERLEAF DR., ST PETERS $9.99 PER PERSON
8/10 10am-12pm
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents
8/10 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
Baby & Kid Expo West County
8/10 9am-3pm We invite all families to join us with their children, where we'll have information on education, health, recreation and more from our local top businesses! Diaper Derby, Princess Performance, Serengeti Steve, MUNY kids, On the FLY Productions, Bubble van, inflatables, and more! GREENSFELDER REC COMPLEX, 550 WEIDMAN RD, 63011 FREE ADMISSION
Keeper Talks
8/10 9am-10am 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
CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
3648 WASHINGTON BLVD, ST. 63108 VARIES $4-$10 PER PERSON
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Ballroom Dance Lessons
Spend the morning “doing Jewish” with your preschooler! Sondra Horowitz, a seasoned early childhood educator, facilitates this interactive class full of movement, songs, stories, art, and all kinds of fun.
Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and families, where you play and use your imaginations as you have fun in a relaxed, non-structured environment.
Join Maysen at Just Dancing Dance Studio, and learn how to do the rumba, cha cha, samba, paso doble, and jive to the current popular songs!
Seniors
12166 CONWAY RD, 63141 FREE
St Louis Zoo
Tween/Teen
8/11 8am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
Sunday Chess Classes 8/11
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.
Family Sunday at St. Louis Art Museum
8/11 1pm-4pm
Jewish
Family Sundays. Enjoy a hands-on art activity and a 30 minute family tour through the galleries. ONE FINE ARTS DRIVE, FOREST PARK FREE, BUT SIGN-UP REQUIRED FOR FAMILY TOUR
Holocaust Museum & Learning Center
8/11 10:30am Free, guided tours occur every Sunday
CALENDAR
12 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE, 63146 FREE
8/12 10:30am-11:30am
JCC- FOX BUILDING FREE
Crown Center Yiddish Group
8/12 1:30pm-2:30pm 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. CROWN CENTER, 8350 DELCREST DR
Urban Fort Play Cafe
8/12 9am-4pm Our perfectly designed play space is an excellent environment where your kiddos can explore, learn, and discover. Parent supervision is required. With this in mind, our space is set up so that you can have eyes on your child from every angle, while still remaining comfortable in your chair. 1854 RUSSELL BLVD, 63104 VARIES, $8 AND UNDER PER CHILD
Knit Night at The Curious Crafter
8/12 6pm-8:30pm Come knit, crochet, spin, or work on any fiber-related craft, with us! Friendly crafters talking and crafting together, regardless of level, age or gender!
13035 OLIVE BLVD, SUITE 208, 63141 FREE
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236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. $10 PER PERSON
Lone Elk Park
8/13 7:30am-10pm 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. 1 LONE ELK PARK RD, 63088 FREE
Baby Play Time
8/13 10am-11am Ages 0-24 months. Let your baby explore the world through sensory play in a relaxed group setting. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Storytelling in the Museum
8/13 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. Focus on Friends, Silly Stories, Soarin' Planes, and Elephants! MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
Tower Groves Farmers Market
Israeli Folk Dancing
8/13 4pm-7pm
Come learn how to dance, socialize, and have fun! We now have a beginner's class!
TOWER GROVE PARK FREE ADMISSION
8/12 8:30pm-11pm
MIROWITZ, 848 MASON RD, 63141 $5 PER PERSON
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Wonderful local food and artisan products. Come check it out!
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World Bird Sanctuary
8/14 8am-5pm Guided tours, animal experiences, nature center, wildlife hospital, and more! 125 BALD EAGLE RIDGE RD.,
63088 FREE
Grant's Farm
8/14 9am-5pm 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. ONE BUSCH PLACE. ST. LOUIS, MO 63118 FREE, BUT HAS ADD-ONS
St Louis Carousel at Faust Park
8/14 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.
World Chess Hall of Fame
8/14 10am-9pm M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations examines the mind-bending, mathematical, and metamorphic works of world-famous Dutch graphic artist Maurits Cornelis Escher. This exhibit features an extensive collection of drawings, mezzotints, lithographs, and woodcuts, which blend and blur constructs inspired by impossible worlds, the intricacies of nature, and the infinity of chess. 4652 MARYLAND AVE, 63108 FREE
Water Waddlers
8/14 10:30am-12pm Enjoy a morning of fun at the indoor tot pool with your friends, neighbors and children. This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child. THE LODGE DES PERES , 1050 DES PERES RD. VARIES $5/$7
Thursday
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Castlewood State Park 8/15
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
Keeper Talks
8/15 9am-10am 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.
Saturday
Open Play at the J
Soulard Farmer's Market
Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and families, where you play and use your imaginations as you have fun in a relaxed, non-structured environment.
A St. Louis tradition for 200 years. Come find local treats!
Tech Talks: Online Marketplaces
8/17 8am-12pm
8/16 10:30am-11:30am
JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE
8/16 10am-12pm Join us as we discuss how to buy and sell goods locally through online marketplaces. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE
Chair Yoga
St Louis Science Center
Led by Maxine Mirowitz RYT-500, the focus of the class is on strength conditioning, flexibility, balance, as well as stress reduction.
8/15 9:30am-4:30pm We put the element of fun into science.
8/16 11am-11:45am
5050 OAKLAND AVE. FREE
HELD IN COVENANT PLACE BOHM SOCIAL HALL. CLASSES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Balloon Jam at Denny's
Museum of Transportation
8/15 5:30pm-9pm
8/16 9am-4pm
Attendees practice balloon animals and share ideas on how to make them. If you have a pump and balloons, bring them, or you can borrow some at the jam. Many people come eat, and then the twisting starts at 6:30pm.
Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
12319 DORSETT ROAD, 63043 FREE
Ladies' Knight
8/15 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
Third Fridays at 3rd Degree Glass Studio
8/16 6pm-10pm Enjoy great food from local caterers and food trucks, listen to live music as you discover local glass artists, and more! 5200 DELMAR BLVD 63108 FREE
Gesher Music Festival Artists
8/16 6:30pm-8pm Based on the Hebrew concept of Gesher, or bridge, the Gesher Music Festival builds bridges across the diverse cultures of St. Louis through engaging, inspiring, and immersive performances, reflecting on themes inspired by the Jewish experience.
8/17 7am-5pm 730 CARROLL STREET FREE ADMISSION
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents 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
8/17 9am-5pm In addition to a World-Class Interpretive Center, Cahokia Mounds offers 2,200 acres of the original site, 800 of which are accessible to the public. No trip is complete without exploring the site, climbing the 100 ft. Monks Mound and experiencing the reconstructed ancient sun calendar, Woodhenge. 30 RAMEY STREET COLLINSVILLE, IL 62234 SUGGESTED DONATION OF $7.
Big Joel's Safari Petting Zoo
8/17 9am-5pm Big Joel's is a family-owned farm and educational seasonal attraction. We opened the doors to our private menagerie to the public for the first time in July, 2012. 13187 STATE HWY M, RIGHT CITY, MO 63390 $8 PER PERSON OVER 2YRS.
Whiskers & Tails
8/17 10am-11am Ages 6- 11 yrs. Meet dogs and cats from Love on a Leash and share a story with them. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE
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Word II
Laumeier offers several walking pathways and trail hikes for a variety of ages and abilities. See the beautiful artwork along your hike.
Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and families, where you play and use your imaginations as you have fun in a relaxed, non-structured environment.
Learn how to change the look of text using formatting basics, page setup and printing options using Microsoft Office Word 2016.
8am - sundown
12580 ROTT RD., 63127 FREE FOR OUTSIDE PATHS
Family Sunday at St. Louis Art Museum
8/18 1pm-4pm
Tween/Teen
Family Sundays. Enjoy a hands-on art activity and a 30 minute family tour through the galleries. ONE FINE ARTS DRIVE, FOREST PARK FREE, BUT SIGN-UP REQUIRED FOR FAMILY TOUR
Sunday Chess Classes 8/18
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 NONMEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.
EyeSeeMe Story time
8/18 2pm-3pm African American/Multicultural Sunday StoryTime for All Children 7827 OLIVE BLVD. 63130 FREE
Holocaust Museum & Learning Center
Jewish
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Laumeier Sculpture Park 8/18
Seniors
Monday
8/18 10:30am Free, guided tours occur every Sunday
12 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE, 63146 FREE
8/19 10:30am-11:30am
JCC- FOX BUILDING FREE
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) 8/19 4pm-5pm Ages 12-18. Join our Teen Advisory Group to share ideas, meet friends and earn community service hours! ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Preschool STEAM: Coding Fun!
8/19 10am-11am Ages 3-6 yrs. Explore areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
Ballroom Dance Lessons
8/20 6pm-6:45pm Join Maysen at Just Dancing Dance Studio, and learn how to do the rumba, cha cha, samba, paso doble, and jive to the current popular songs! 236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. $10 PER PERSON
Lone Elk Park
8/20 7:30am-10pm Lone Elk Park is a wildlife management area, with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer. Motorcycles are prohibited. Domestic animals not allowed, even if confined in a vehicle.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED
1 LONE ELK PARK RD, 63088 FREE
Knit Night at The Curious Crafter
8/20 10am-11am
8/19 6pm-8:30pm Come knit, crochet, spin, or work on any fiber-related craft, with us! Friendly crafters talking and crafting together, regardless of level, age or gender! ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE
Israeli Folk Dancing
8/19 8:30pm-11pm
Schools & Synagogues
8/20 2pm-4pm
Come learn how to dance, socialize, and have fun! We now have a beginner's class! MIROWITZ, 848 MASON RD, 63141 $5 PER PERSON
Budding Artist: Sponge Painting
Ages 3-6 yrs. Dress to be messy. A preschool art program where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product.
St Louis Carousel at Faust Park
8/20 10am-4pm 60 hand carved horses and four deer, located within a climate-controlled 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.
Storytelling in the Museum 8/20 10:30am-11:15am
CALENDAR
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. Focus on Friends, Silly Stories, Soarin' Planes, and Elephants! MO HISTORY MUSEUM,
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St Louis Science Center
8/21 9:30am-4:30pm We put the element of fun into science. 5050 OAKLAND AVE. FREE
Story Time at Eckerts
8/21 9:30am-10:30am Join us with your little ones for Story Time on the Farm at Eckert’s Belleville Country Store. Enjoy an interactive reading of some of our favorite children’s books, followed by a related hands-on activity ECKERT'S COUNTRY STORE AND FARMS 951 S GREEN MOUNT RD, BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 62220 FREE
Water Waddlers
8/21 10:30am-12pm Enjoy a morning of fun at the indoor tot pool with your friends, neighbors and children. This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child. THE LODGE DES PERES , 1050 DES PERES RD. VARIES $5/$7
Wine Down Wednesday
8/21 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
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Dancing Under the Stars Event
8/22 6:30pm-8:30pm Please join St. Louis NORC for an evening of friendship, music, dancing and refreshments. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR $10 PER PERSON
30 Trails in 30 minutes
8/22 9am-5pm Did you know that St. Louis County Parks offers a program devoted to promoting fun, family, and a healthy lifestyle? Our 30/30 Hikes Program designates 30 trails all over the St. Louis County area that take approximately 30 minutes to complete. WWW.STLOUISCO.COM/ PARKSANDRECREATION/TRAILS/3030HIKESPROGRAM FREE
2-year-old story time
8/22 10am-11am
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Open Play at the J
Roblox Gaming
Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and families, where you play and use your imaginations as you have fun in a relaxed, non-structured environment.
Ages 8- 12 yrs. Play in the virtual world of Roblox.
8/23 10:30am-11:30am
JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE
Chair Yoga
8/23 11am-11:45am Led by Maxine Mirowitz RYT-500, the focus of the class is on strength conditioning, flexibility, balance, as well as stress reduction. HELD IN COVENANT PLACE BOHM SOCIAL HALL. CLASSES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
St Louis Zoo
8/23 8am-5pm
8/24 10am-11am ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE
Soulard Farmer's Market
8/24 7am-5pm A St. Louis tradition for 200 years. Come find local treats! 730 CARROLL STREET FREE ADMISSION
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents
8/24 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
The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education.
Big Joel's Safari Petting Zoo
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
Ladies' Knight
Museum of Transportation
Big Joel's is a family-owned farm and educational seasonal attraction. We opened the doors to our private menagerie to the public for the first time in July, 2012.
Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova
Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
Ages 24-36 months. Stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills.
8/22 6:30pm-7:30pm
CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
Book Club
8/22 10am-11:30am Kol Rinah and Bnai Amoona sponsor a book club on the 4th Thursday of each month. We discuss books by Jewish authors or with Jewish content. All are welcome! August is "The Wartime Sisters", by Lynda Cohen Loigman. ST. LOUIS COUNTY
LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
8/23 9am-4pm 2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
Water Waddlers
8/23 10:30am-12pm Enjoy a morning of fun at the indoor tot pool with your friends, neighbors and children. This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child.
8/24 9am-5pm
13187 STATE HWY M, WRIGHT CITY, MO 63390 $8 PER PERSON OVER 2YRS.
Thornhill Open House
8/24-8/25 12pm-4pm Come visit the home of Missouri’s second governor, Frederick Bates and learn about his role in creating Missouri as we know it. Tour the restored residence from the earliest days of Missouri statehood and see how life on the frontier was lived. 15185 OLIVE BLVD, 63017 FREE
THE LODGE DES PERES , 1050 DES PERES RD. VARIES $5/$7
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Open Play at the J
Ballroom Dance Lessons
M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations examines the mind-bending, mathematical, and metamorphic works of world-famous Dutch graphic artist Maurits Cornelis Escher. This exhibit features an extensive collection of drawings, mezzotints, lithographs, and woodcuts, which blend and blur constructs inspired by impossible worlds, the intricacies of nature, and the infinity of chess.
Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and families, where you play and use your imaginations as you have fun in a relaxed, non-structured environment.
Join Maysen at Just Dancing Dance Studio, and learn how to do the rumba, cha cha, samba, paso doble, and jive to the current popular songs!
Seniors Tween/Teen
4652 MARYLAND AVE, 63108 FREE
Family Sunday at St. Louis Art Museum
8/25 1pm-4pm Family Sundays. Enjoy a hands-on art activity and a 30 minute family tour through the galleries. ONE FINE ARTS DRIVE, FOREST PARK FREE, BUT SIGN-UP REQUIRED FOR FAMILY TOUR
Sunday Chess Classes
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World Chess Hall of Fame
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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.
EyeSeeMe Story time
8/25 2pm-3pm
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African American/Multicultural Sunday StoryTime for All Children 7827 OLIVE BLVD. 63130 FREE
8/26 10:30am-11:30am
JCC- FOX BUILDING FREE
Crown Center Yiddish Group
8/26 1:30pm-2:30pm This group is for anyone with an affinity for the mama loshen. Please join our facilitator Rabbi Neal Rose. All levels welcome â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether you speak, understand or just want to learn. CROWN CENTER, 8350 DELCREST DR
Purina Farms
8/26 9:30am-3:30pm Farm animals, dog shows, and more. Come explore! 500 WILLIAM DANFORTH WAY, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE
Knit Night at The Curious Crafter
8/26 6pm-8:30pm Come knit, crochet, spin, or work on any fiber-related craft, with us! Friendly crafters talking and crafting together, regardless of level, age or gender!
13035 OLIVE BLVD, SUITE 208, 63141 FREE
Israeli Folk Dancing
8/26 8:30pm-11pm
Schools & Synagogues
Come learn how to dance, socialize, and have fun! We now have a beginner's class! MIROWITZ, 848 MASON RD, 63141 $5 PER PERSON
8/27 6pm-6:45pm
236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. $10 PER PERSON
Cahokia Mounds
8/27 9am-5pm In addition to a World-Class Interpretive Center, Cahokia Mounds offers 2,200 acres of the original site, 800 of which are accessible to the public. No trip is complete without exploring the site, climbing the 100 ft. Monks Mound and experiencing the reconstructed ancient sun calendar, Woodhenge. 30 RAMEY STREET COLLINSVILLE, IL 62234 SUGGESTED DONATION OF $7.
Museum of Transportation
8/27 9am-4pm Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
Storytelling in the Museum
8/27 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. Focus on Friends, Silly Stories, Soarin' Planes, and Elephants! MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
Artisans in THE LOOP
8/27 11am-5pm
CALENDAR
Come see original art from over 60 artists! Find treasures for you and for gifts to others! 6511 DELMAR BLVD, 63130 FREE TO EXPLORE
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BeTween Hour: Alien Sculptures
8/28 6:30pm-7:30pm Ages 9- 12 yrs. Join us for a creative craft or activity. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE
Urban Fort Play Cafe
8/28 9am-4pm Our perfectly designed play space is an excellent environment where your kiddos can explore, learn, and discover. Parent supervision is required. With this in mind, our space is set up so that you can have eyes on your child from every angle, while still remaining comfortable in your chair.
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Chair Yoga
Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and families, where you play and use your imaginations as you have fun in a relaxed, non-structured environment.
Led by Maxine Mirowitz RYT-500, the focus of the class is on strength conditioning, flexibility, balance, as well as stress reduction.
8/29 10:30am-11:30am
JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE
Bring Your Own: Smartphone Calling and Texting
8/29 2pm-4pm Explore the basic features of your iPhone or Android phone; including calling, texting, and voicemail.
8/30 11am-11:45am
HELD IN COVENANT PLACE BOHM SOCIAL HALL. CLASSES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
Laumeier Sculpture Park
60 hand carved horses and four deer, located within a climatecontrolled building inside beautiful Faust Park in West St. Louis County.
5050 OAKLAND AVE. FREE
Water Waddlers
8/28 10:30am-12pm Enjoy a morning of fun at the indoor tot pool with your friends, neighbors and children. This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child. THE LODGE DES PERES , 1050 DES PERES RD. VARIES $5/$7
Laumeier offers several walking pathways and trail hikes for a variety of ages and abilities. See the beautiful artwork along your hike. 12580 ROTT RD., 63127 FREE FOR OUTSIDE PATHS
Big Joel's Safari Petting Zoo
8/29 9am-5pm Big Joel's is a family-owned farm and educational seasonal attraction. We opened the doors to our private menagerie to the public for the first time in July, 2012.
8/30 10am-4pm
15189 OLIVE BLVD. CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 RIDES ARE $2/PERSON OR $5 FOR THREE RIDES. CHILDREN UNDER 1 ARE FREE WITH A PAID ADULT.
Artisans in THE LOOP
8/30 11am-5pm Come see original art from over 60 artists! Find treasures for you and for gifts to others! 6511 DELMAR BLVD, 63130 FREE TO EXPLORE
13187 STATE HWY M, WRIGHT CITY, MO 63390 $8 PER PERSON OVER 2YRS.
Jungle Boogie
8/28 4:30pm-5:30pm
2 year old story time
Ages 4- 8 yrs. Presented by Saint Louis Zoo. Discover creative ways to build animal habitats and the specific needs of individual animals. Meet live animals as you build unique miniature habitats.
Ages 24-36 months. Stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills.
Ticket to the Beatles. Coolers and picnic baskets are permitted on Zoo grounds. (Glass bottles are prohibited.)
Habitat Engineering
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
8/29 10am-11am
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE
Soulard Farmer's Market
730 CARROLL STREET FREE ADMISSION
St Louis Science Center We put the element of fun into science.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education.
8/30 8am-5pm
St Louis Carousel at Faust Park
8am - sundown
Ages 9- 12 yrs. Turn your voice or sound into art.
8/31 7am-5pm
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
8/29
8/31 10am-12pm
St Louis Zoo
1854 RUSSELL BLVD, 63104 VARIES, $8 AND UNDER PER CHILD
8/28 9:30am-4:30pm
The Colors of Sound
8/30 5pm-8pm
A St. Louis tradition for 200 years. Come find local treats!
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents
8/31 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
Big Joel's Safari Petting Zoo
8/31 9am-5pm Big Joel's is a family-owned farm and educational seasonal attraction. We opened the doors to our private menagerie to the public for the first time in July, 2012. 13187 STATE HWY M, WRIGHT CITY, MO 63390 $8 PER PERSON OVER 2YRS.
Sensory Playground
8/31 10am-11am Ages 2-6yrs. Encourage your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curiosity as they play and explore with various sensory experiences. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
SCHNUCK FAMILY PLAZA, 1 GOVERNMENT DR. 63110 FREE
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The Drybar "No Cuts, No Color, Just Blowouts." Drybar is based on the simple concept of focusing on one thing and being the best at it: Blowouts. We offer signature styles, all named after cocktails – plus a kid-friendly version aptly named the Shirley Temple. All blowouts include a relaxing shampoo, followed by the strategic blow-dry and style while the client sips complimentary Champagne or coffee and watches rom-coms on the TVs in the salon. 314-680-9119 1580 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 63131 www.thedrybar.com @thedrybar
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We have created an inclusive space for people from all backgrounds and walks of life, from experienced crafters to the craft-curious, to learn, make, and gather high-quality materials for their projects. We provide classes, workshops, and events. We stock a range of high-quality tools, goods, and materials so that everyone is able to craft with confidence.
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An amazing fusion of Japanes and Italian cuisine to create a unique dining experience! (Vaad cerified)
IKAGG St Louis.com directory website This online directory gives businesses in the St. Louis metro area an opportunity to showcase their offerings in a unique and robust way. It gives consumers a place to turn when they need a product or service, supporting and connecting with local businesses.
Cotton Cuts Collective Community Sewing Studio and Workspace. All are welcome here - from a novice stitch-ster to seasoned sewist - we want to help you realize your dreams in fabric and excel in an inclusive community of passionate creators! 636-812-2084 2032 Chesterfield Mall www.cottoncutscollective.com cottoncutscollective @cottoncutscollective
Cafe Coeur
314-439-8800 10477 Old Olive Street Road www.cafecoeurstl.com Cafe Coeur
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Leah Frankel, Dr. Lisa Ryan 314-453-9666 BeReadyForBaby@charter.net Be Ready for Baby
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Our new parent classes are taught by experts in the field. Monthly classes include prenatal breastfeeding, newborn care and Pre-Adoption Newborn Care. Special classes throughout the year may focus on nutrition, vaccines, postpartum depression or sleep.
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We're that new, old pharmacy. Better service, better local & unique products, free prescription delivery to all our patients throughout St. Louis. We accept all Medicaid, Medicare, and most Private/No Insurance. We handle the entirety of the pharmacyhealthcare experience for our patients.
Deanna Ley IKAGGStLouis@IKAGG1.com 636-336-2970 www.IKAGGStLouis.com
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The Curious Crafter
636-812-2084 13035 Olive Blvd Suite 208, 63141 www.thecuriouscrafter.com thecuriouscrafterstl @thecuriouscrafterstl
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Are you able to reach Millenials? I strategically target Millenials through media marketing, branding, graphic design, and web design. www.noticedataglance.com info@noticedataglance.com noticedataglance noticedataglance
8944 St. Charles Rock Road, 3rd Floor info@northwestchamber.com http://www.northwestchamber.com/ New listing for August Listed in July Turning 1 year old!
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Kismet Pharmacy & General Store
314-390-1616 941 Midland Blvd, 63130 www.KismetSTL.com Kismet-Pharmacy-General-Store @KismetSTL
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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!
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Young start-ups help our community’s economy. Look here monthly to see what is new!
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“BABY” BUSINESSES
Provisions St Louis A lifestyle oriented store showcasing the best in elevated, sustainable & quality goods featuring men's & women's skincare, & grooming, apothecary, scents for the home, personal & home accessories, art books & fine gifts. 228 Euclid Ave, 63108 www.provisionsstl.com PROVISIONSSTLOUIS
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314-488-1455 11219 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood www.roadsiderunway.com RoadsideRunwayBoutique RoadsideRunwayBoutique
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Ultimate Ninjas St Louis Inspired by the hit television show American Ninja Warrior on NBC, we offer the TV obstacles for both kids and adults. 3-time American Ninja Warrior, Kirsti Pratt, is the General Manager and oversees classes, parties, field trips, open play, night out, pro camp, and more!
Home-baked, organic dog treats have never been so easy! Just add water and knead the dough...right in the piping bag. Pipe the treats and bake. In 30 minutes, you'll have 24-48 healthy, delicious treats for your dog to enjoy!
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We strive to increase business opportunities and profitability for our members by generating active referrals, offering continuing professional education and contributing to the vitality of our community. jbpstl1@gmail.com www.jbpstl.com Jewish Business Professionals of Saint Louis (JBPSTL)
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Harper School We are a secular, private preschool and elementary school focused on high expectations, academic success, and character development. Our goal is to help your child fulfill his or her potential in and out of the classroom. Now enrolling for the 2018/2019 school year! admin@harperschool.org 314-738-9560 11155 Clayton Rd, 63131 www.harperschool.org HarperSchool
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Come enjoy cubed raw fish, or tempura, with veggies, seasoning and salad or rice in signature rolls or bowls! This originally Hawaiian dish is both healthy and delicious.
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Established in 1965, we sell books, cards, puzzles, and gift cards. We have free, ample parking, gift wrapping, and we love filling special orders. Come enjoy the shop!
314-968-1185 27 N. Gore Ave, Webster Groves 63119 www.thewebstergrovesbookshop.com Webster-Groves-Bookshop
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Offering excellence in music education. We provide private and group piano, guitar, voice, violin, ukulele, and cello lessons and classes. We welcome students of all ages and abilities! Located on Ladue Road near 141.
Share Sweet Like to share? Try sharing Asian-inspired desserts. Have a milk bubble tea, stuffed waffle, pudding, or juice concoction! 314-279-1350 9628 Olive Blvd, 63132 www.sharesweetstl.com Share-Sweet-1782457068722011/
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West County School of Music
office@westcountyschoolofmusic.com (314) 469-6646 14288 Ladue Rd Chesterfield, MO 63017 www.westcountyschoolofmusic.com westcountyschoolofmusic westcountyschoolofmusic
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314-731-6735 630 N New Ballas Rd, 63141 www.pokemunchstl.com pokemunchstl
314-390-1200 10483 Old Olive Street Rd www.Ilovekickboxing.com ilovekickboxingcrevecoeurmo ilkb_Creve_Coeur
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855-314-BAKE (2253) www.kneadlovebakeshop.com kneadlovebakeshop kneadlovebakeshop
stl@ultimateninjas.com 636-206-8550 140 Long Rd., Chesterfield 63005 www.ultimateninjas.com
Boutique Group Fitness Classes that boast an AMAZING full body work out, and a community that supports you in your fitness journey! Find us on FB
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I Love Kickboxing in Creve Coeur!
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Roadside Runway is a boutique that specializes and sells women's young contemporary clothing.
The well appointed pantry. We specialize in pies & kitchen/dining gifting. Vegan friendly. 314-692-8776 9783 Clayton Rd. in Ladue www.dottiesflourshop.com dottiesflourshop Dottie's Flour Shop
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Pomegranates & Honey Jewelry I specialize in Jewish-themed, soulful pieces that elevate the everyday.
pomegranatesandhoneyjewelry@gmail.com pomegranatesandhoneyjewelry pomegranantesandhoney
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Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis is a non-profit organization that offers professionallyled support groups, educational workshops, healthy life-style and stress-management classes, and social connections to empower and educate individuals affected by cancer. All programs are available at no cost to individuals and families in our community.
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No matter where you are on your cancer journey, no matter what type of cancer you have - if you are impacted by cancer, you will find our Community here ready to take on cancer together.
Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis www.cancersupportstl.org 314.238.2000 Facebook @CancerSupportSTL
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