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Our September Cover Kid is Coco Bland St. Louis Jewish Parents Magazine features St. Louis kids on our cover every issue. Photo by Spoonful of Sugar Photography.

“Lovies“, Take 2 Why What? They Are Wrong, But... Button Heads & Zippered Mouths

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DADDY & ME DR. JESSE KAVADLO 40

Objects in Mirror are Closer Than They Appear The ABC’s of CSA’s 26

Beyond the Sippy Cup... By Kelly L. Ross, MD RABBI TO PARENT

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September CALENDAR 43 Jewish, Secular, & School/Synagogue Events JEWISH HOLIDAY EXPLAINED

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Rosh Chodesh NEWS & BOOKS JENNIFER BAER LOTSOFF 24

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Looking Jewish By Josephine Shifrin

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Hopefully one day the magazine will be so successful that I will be invited to give talks on How to Start a Business from Day 1. Of course, the first question could be: “What does it mean for the magazine to be successful?” I have my own multi-part answer for this one: • It has to consistently achieve the goal of benefiting the community. • It has to be flexible, and adapt to the needs of the community of readers, writers, and business owners. • It has to cover its cost of production. • There has to be transparency, so that the community “owns” its magazine. The second question I would want to answer, even before it is asked is: “But how do you get the money in, just to stay in business?” I think that this is a question that almost every person who has started a business has asked. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer for this one! Typically, with a good projected business model, new businesses have investors, donors, or partners that put in $50,000- $200,000 to help with the first few years. Personally, I was not comfortable asking for this kind of money before I had proof that I could create a consistent product that could surpass the goals. For me, the answer should have been to find a sales team that could bring in the money needed, by selling advertising space in the magazine. But again, in the beginning, how can a salesperson sell space in a new magazine that does not have 6- 12 months of consistent excellence, and a proven readership? There was only one way for me to get St Louis Jewish Parents Magazine started: I had to cover the the bulk of the costs myself. For 18 consecutive months, my husband and I have covered the costs of the magazine that weren’t covered by advertising or angel investors. With credit cards and a line of credit maxed out, I am now in a scary position. I have heard wonderful stories from people about how they have benefited from the magazine, and I love creating the magazine each month. But my Business Mentors tell me that now I am in the phase of the new business where I learn the hard way about how much value my magazine has to our community. I have started an Indiegogo crowd-source fundraising campaign to try to raise the money that many businesses have when they start. I am also trying to find a social entrepreneurial investor to give me a low interest loan. If the campaign’s one-time “start-up funds” goal is met, or I find our investor, there will be many more years of St Louis Jewish Parents magazine. Now St Louis readers, the choice is yours. If you can contribute to our delayed “start-up fund” now that you know what the magazine is and how it can help our community, please go to www.indiegogo.com/campaigns/saveStLouisJewishParentsMagazine. If you can not contribute financially, there are other ways listed in the campaign information as well. Thank you for your support over these past 2 years. I hope to write again in October.

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THE VOICE OF GENERATION J OUR GENERATION - OUR FUTURE

LOOKING JEWISH by Josephine

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I look Jewish. Maybe, you do too. In sixteen years, I never questioned my authenticity. My parents are Jewish. My father, biologically and my mother, through Orthodox conversion when she was 3. In my world, and family and the St. Louis I know, this is not a question.

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Josephine Shifrin Junior Ladue High School

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Last Spring, I visited New York with my confirmation class from Central Reform Congregation. At one point, we toured the Hassidic community. We were offered warnings about the lady overseeing the girl’s only tour. We were told the lady would question our backgrounds. She would want to know if we were Jews. And question, she did: “Is your mother Jewish?” I answered “Yes.” (The correct answer to that question is yes, because in Judaism, that’s how one is often defined as Jewish. )

“...despite how different we look, we are still Jewish.”

She came back to me and asked again: “Is your mother Jewish?” “Yes, she is.” She interrogated the other students and returned once again to me. This time she seemed to accept my response but then turned to one of my fellow classmates and whispered: “She doesn’t LOOK Jewish.” Her statement confused me. How does one “look” Jewish? I wasn’t offended. Just confused. How do I not “look” Jewish? Does my appearance make me any less of a Jew? Here in St. Louis, no one ever questions my background. I received a Jewish education, attend services voluntarily and attempt my own versions of tikkun olam. Isn’t this enough? Inside, I am Jewish. At CRC, we have a poster in the lobby that shows a world of different people--all colors, all nationalities, all Jews.

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My family practices Judaism. My extended family is a variety of practices and hues from the color wheel. I am a mix of all things Russian, German, Polish, plus bits from Philadelphia, Louisville and the Bronx., as well as Chippewa ancestry. I fit squarely in the middle. Not devout but not unobservant either. My skin is not the lightest of my relatives, nor the darkest. I am truly beige. My color does not define my religion. For confirmation, I spoke on this topic of being doubted as Jewish. After the service, several adults spoke to me about their own experience being mistaken for a non-Jew. A family friend mentioned being quizzed on her children’s Hebrew names. I was named for two of my great grandparents who emigrated to the United States to escape religious persecution. I was named for Joseph and Selena who made it to America in the 1930’s and were Jewish. Who is someone to question a name? For the record, the woman in New York also questioned another girl. Unlike me, this girl was blonde haired and blue eyed. Apparently, she also failed to fulfill the requirements of a Jewish face. The ideal was maybe somewhere in the middle. I don’t know too many people who are in the middle. If we think back to Hitler and the Holocaust, the questioning would make more sense; he had an image of the ideal race. Superiority was seen through the color of your skin and hair.

However, this was a Jewish lady in New York and the year was 2016. This lady was determining the true members of her own religion solely by their looks. I was not deterred. Luckily, her comments didn’t scare me from my faith. If anything, it renewed my commitment. My connection to my religion, my synagogue and history are strengthened. I didn’t need a stranger to decide where I belonged. She didn’t know me.

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“Lovies”, Take 2 Scenario: Standing and looking at all of the adorable stuffed animal heads attached to kerchief-size, soft blankets with options to monogram. Hmm, which one to choose for the baby? STOP!!! Wrong question! It should be “which TWO to choose for the baby?” It doesn’t matter whether you are buying for your own child, or as a gift for someone else’s child, you should consider buying two, identical “Lovies”. A “lovie” refers to a special toy or blanket that a baby becomes attached to. It becomes a source of security, or a self-soothing aid. Sometimes these are stuffed animals, blankets, a special toy, or even a hat. While it isn’t what the actual item is, that is important, it is the connected emotions and response that is important. Studies show that for those children who do attach to a lovie of some kind, the calming effects on the

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child in stressful situations like doctor appointments and new schools/places is significant. Not every child chooses an item to be comforted by, nor is there a specific age that children choose one. But the majority of children ages 12- 36 months have one special item that they prefer to go to sleep with, bring along, and snuggle with. Babies who have a lovie that they are attached to, become children who want that same lovie. In fact, 99% of adults who had a lovie as a child, remember it’s name, where it went each day, and if it ever got lost, ripped, or otherwise taken away. Because of this permanent life presence and attachment that the majority of children will experience, parents need to take extra special care of the lovie. Any parent who has left a lovie behind, or temporarily misplaced it, will groan as memories of how hard it was to get the child to go to sleep,

or calm down, come flooding back. If the child is old enough to carry on a conversation, the non-stop questions begin about where the lovie could be, how and when it is going to come back, what if something happens to it. It is at this point that parents often wish they had a second, identical one. Truth is, it is VERY helpful to have a second one. Often times, caregivers who are not in the situation of a missing lovie, will scoff, saying, “It is a good way to teach responsibility.” or “It is a good way to teach about loss.” Research does NOT support these two statements. This is neither a good way to teach responsibility, nor about loss. Parents sometimes say, “But my child is smart. S/he will know that it’s not the usual lovie, even though it looks similar.” Now, this is TRUE, so lying to children is not recommended. However, the studies of very young children and their lovies, find that

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Have you noticed that children seem to ask so, so, so MANY questions? Well, as it turns out, they don’t just “seem” to, they actually DO ask many questions. Several Language Acquisition researchers have found that in a recorded session, more than half of what children utter, are questions. Although the language sample is highly dependent on the context, parents often wonder if their children ages 2-12 years, should be asking so many questions. Parents wonder which ones should be asked, and sometimes how to make their children STOP asking so many. Although it might be difficult for parents to hear “Why?” or “But why?” all day, these questions represent the child’s determination to figure out what is going on around him/her? It is often better for a curious child to ask, then to decide that s/he has already figured out the right answer. It is harder to correct a belief, than answer a question. Cognitively, child developmentalists have investigated when children of different ages start asking for each particular type of information. For example, a younger child will ask “What that?” more often, and an older child will ask “When is the party?” There has been much research since the 1960s on many aspects of what children ask, and why. However, it is not just the cognitive complexity that is interesting. From a Linguistics perspective, asking questions is actually much more difficult than an adult non-linguist, might think. Questions in English and many other languages involve moving words around, inserting new words, and using a different intonation. For example: Sentence: That is a ball. Question: What is that? Sentence: Questions:

He did not want to go home. Where did he not want to go? Why didn’t he want to go home? Why did he not want to go home? Who did not want to go home?

With the complexity of how to actually formulate a question, it is remarkable and wonderful that children even attempt this linguistic feat.

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So what can parents and caregivers do, when they are not in the mood to answer 1000 questions?

Here are some tips and things to try: When a child asks a single question word, e.g. “Why?”, “Where?”, “Who?”, “When?”, or even “What?”, repeat the question word and add “what?” to the end: Child says, “Why?” Adult says, “Why what?” Child has to take a minute to formulate the whole question. This is good for both slowing down how many questions can be asked per minute, AND helps children learn to use full thoughts, questions, and sentences.

When the child is in the car, or at the destination, the adult can say, “I can’t wait to hear all about your day. Can you tell me 5 things that happened, before you ask me 5 questions?” This way there is both an expected structure for the communication, and a way to provide a cognitive framework.

An adult can say, “I love your questions, but I must concentrate on something else right now. Can you please write all of your questions down, and we will go over the questions and answers later? Children get practice writing, and with delaying the asking, while the adult gets a little break, without discouraging the child.

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THEY ARE WRONG, BUT … True scenario: You are driving in your car with your 3 children, ages 4, 10, and 15 years. Everyone is quietly looking out the window, since you are almost at the destination. At the next red light, your 10 year old says, “Mom, look at that woman next to us in the convertible! Her hand is out the window. She is smoking with one hand, and texting with the other. And the music is loud! That is really dangerous, isn’t it?” The light changes, and the woman continues- this time balancing the phone against the steering wheel.

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7.029 H x 2.778 V” ad for Jewish Parents Magazine There were so many things wrong with what the woman was doing that it is hard to believe this actually happened. But it did happen, and the conversation that followed for the parent was even more difficult. How do you answer the question “That was really dangerous, wasn’t it?” How do you answer the question that comes next: “Why would she do that? Doesn’t she know?” Or the question after that: “Why didn’t you or someone else, tell her to stop?” What makes this even MORE difficult is that there are 3 children in the car of ages that require three separate types and levels of explanation. In some ways the answer for the teen and the young child are the same: “That was really dangerous. Hopefully the police will make her stop. Don’t ever do what she was doing.” But current studies suggest that the Tween wants and needs, a different type of explanation. The Tween needs each of the “wrong actions” named, explained, and justified. The Tween has heard

numerous times to keep all limbs inside the vehicle, be it in a car or a school bus. For most Tweens, the arm out the window might be just as severely wrong as the smoking. The adult has to explain the gray area both for the smoking, and the arm. “Yes, both are extremely dangerous, BUT the woman probably started smoking before she knew how bad for her it was, and she is likely trying to stop.” Likewise, the arm out the window is also in the “gray”. The woman was in a convertible, resting her elbow on the top of the door. Even if the arm was straight out for a moment, all cars were stopped at the light. It wasn’t the safest choice, but it wasn’t immediately dangerous either. The above scenario can be analyzed action by action and explained, but this is one of many scenarios that Tweens encounter on an everyday basis. It is the thought process, and the encouragement of finding the “gray” that is important for this stage of development. As children get older,

they must develop flexibility in thought, but also learn when to always obey the rule. Child Development researchers have conducted studies that focus on when children and adults can use context to figure out if an action is correct or not. One of the most famous scenarios can be seen in the book/show Les Miserables. When a loaf of bread is stolen to feed a hungry family, the question of whether it is a worse crime to steal versus let people die, gets raised. Kohlberg’s (1950s) Theory of Moral Development, and other research suggests that childhood, especially the Tween years, is the right time to focus on understanding why something can be largely right in one situation, but largely wrong in another. What should parents do? Explain “the gray area”, and help Tweens see the black, white, AND gray.

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NEWS & BOOKS

JENNIFER BAER LOTSOFF Jennifer Baer Lotsoff is the PJ Library Coordinator in 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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APPS for Everyone It seems like there’s an app for pretty much anything. While my pen to paper connection still leads me to a pile of scribbled on post-it notes, my phone is cluttered with apps to help me organize my life. I think what I may actually be lacking is some type of app that will remind me to use all my apps. I’ve even downloaded a license plate app for my kids to play during road trips. We’ve already used it on our drive home the other day during rush hour. Has anyone ever seen a Hawaii license plate in Missouri? We haven’t had any luck with that one yet. Surprisingly, we did notice two cars, both with Iowa license plates, stuck in traffic next to each other. We kept watching them, and it was evident that they had no idea a fellow Iowan was in the adjoining lane. These days, where links between our “six degrees of separation” are often revealed in a mutual friends list on Facebook, I almost mourned for the missed opportunity of connecting those two travelers from Iowa in real life as the traffic dispersed and they headed down their separate paths. Although I can’t recall where I put my car keys this morning, I somehow remember an AT&T commercial from the mid-80’s where folks were encouraged to “reach out and touch someone.” In those days, long distance would cost extra, and phone companies were always trying to figure out a way to convince people to utilize their long distance service, bringing in more revenue. I just watched some of the commercials on youtube... real tear jerkers. Nowadays little Ricky can Facetime his Grandpa Sid; friends and family can virtually “reach out” during dance recitals, birthdays, or to help figure out what ingredient is missing from the chicken noodle soup. Delivering the chicken soup to someone who is under the weather, however, is something that an app can’t do. This past week, I was the one who was under the weather, although thankfully I just had a cold. I confess, my eco-friendly tendencies were lax, to say the least, when I abandoned my recycled kleenex and craved something in a more comforting, soothing texture. Watching the mountains of used tissues grow, made me wish I had invested in Kleenex, but also filled me with gratitude for those who abandoned their virtual realities for a bit in order to refill my Kleenex stockpiles. Bikur Cholim, visiting the sick and/ or helping them attend to their needs, is a mitzvah. There are some very sweet PJ Library books that relate to this topic, although I hope you get to read them without being under the weather!

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I have triplets. And when they were babies, I read every blog post and piece of advice I could find from moms of other multiples. I remember well the line on the triplet mom’s blog post that read, “When did you guys get rid of sippy cups?” When I first contemplated transitioning to regular cups, I had visions of three newly-walking babes toddling around, sloshing milk all over my home. “Nope,” I remember thinking, “we will keep the sippy cups.”

WHEN should I transition my child from a sippy cup to an open cup? The goal? By 1 year of age. When a child is around 1-year-old, he has the coordination to begin getting a cup to his mouth with some success.

WHY transition so young? We know that once those pearly whites show up in a child’s mouth, sugars from milk or juice allow bacteria to cause tooth decay. We also know that toddling around drinking leads to accidents. Children under age 3 falling while drinking from a sippy cup or bottle make up approximately 4500 visits to the ER every year. You are less likely to let your toddler wander around all day drinking from an open cup.

HOW do I transition my child from a sippy cup to an open cup? Your 1-year-old is getting old enough to space out calories. Your 1-year-old is getting old enough to begin to learn patterns and routines. She is watching you eat and drink. So, at the same time, make two changes in her drinking: Give her a cup with a wide base that doesn’t tip easily and either is small enough for her to grip or has handles. This cool new cup comes with meals while seated and with lots of positive affirmation. It is also accompanied by you mirroring the behavior of a plate with food and a cup with drink. Begin the transition to drinking from a regular cup by filling the regular cup with milk and the sippy cup with water. You initially fill her cool new cup only one fourth full and it contains either milk or juice. At the same time, her favorite sippy cup continues in her life, but filled only with water. Your goal is to allow her to stay hydrated. She will drink water from the sippy cup, but only when she is thirsty, not to take in liquid calories that harm her teeth. With time, the sippy cup with water will naturally transition to a straw cup with water and, eventually, to a water bottle that she takes to school and drinks from all day.

One more thing… Some children have been playing the fill-and-dump water game in the bathtub for awhile before you first provide an open cup at meals. If you find that the open cup gets repeatedly flipped and the high chair tray turned into a pond, keep the cup out of reach. Hand it to him for a drink, then put it out of reach for a few bites of food, then offer it again. With time, patience and contents that he enjoys, he will figure it out.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT

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It is unclear who despises the fighting between teens and their parents more: the teens or the parents! If the parent of a teen is asked about the home situation, the parent says that the teen is unreasonable. If the teen is asked, it is the parent who will not listen, and just yells.

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Common Sources of Contention:

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Studies that have surveyed both parents and teens have found that parents and teens actually claim the SAME comments when asked whether it was a teen or a parent that made the comment:

I wish s/he would listen to what I am saying. I don’t understand why s/he is yelling at me. It’s not me. It’s his/her fault. I’m done with this! College is going to be great. You didn’t do what you said you would.

Typically, fighting occurs because of an external provoking factor like stress, a bad day, an argument with someone else, etc. The parents almost always have the teen’s best interest in mind. Regardless, the teen does not typically know all the stressors going on in the adult’s life, and similarly the adult does not know the daily stressors for the teen. One of the important aspects to note from this, is that by butting heads like goats do, it is almost impossible to find a way to communicate. Teens are young adults, trying to find their way in a world that older adults do not necessarily understand or relate to. In many aspects, the teens are the new experts of their world. However, the parents have the experience and wisdom that the teens do not yet have, along with larger worries. What are the best ways to stop the fighting before it gets out of control? Button heads and zippered mouths, i.e. when a disagreement is clearly coming, take a deep breath, do not lose your temper, and close your mouth. Take the time to settle down and think about what you want to say, what you want to hear, and whether there might be other reasons for why something is happening. You might even choose a word or phrase, that when uttered, de-escalates the situation. Maintain respect and communication. (Note to readers: This last paragraph, just like the comments listed above, work EQUALLY well regardless of whether you are the teen or the parent/caregiver!)

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RABBI

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RABBI MICHAEL ALPER Rabbi Michael Alper is proud to share the rabbinic leadership of Congregation Temple Israel. Born in Los Angeles, California, Rabbi Alper lived in many parts of the country before settling in St. Louis. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Boston University, and was ordained at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, in New York City. An enthusiastic teacher, Rabbi Alper taught public school in the South Bronx and served as the Director of the Miller High School Honors Program at Hebrew Union College in New York. Rabbi Alper served as the Director of Education of Central Reform Congregation for two years before joining the Temple Israel clergy. At Temple Israel, one of his most important roles is working individually with the B’nai Mitzvah students and their families to create meaningful Jewish experiences that will shape their lives. A gifted artist and musician, Rabbi Alper is particularly interested in working with youth and music, encouraging young people to access their Judaism in unique and fulfilling ways.

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A few weeks ago, our beloved family dog was attacked by a coyote and died. The loss of a family pet is a pretty normative experience for many parents. We always knew that one day the dog would die, and even though it didn’t happen in the manner we anticipated, it still raised the same issues with our children that we feared it would. The experience made them feel frightened and worried about their own safety. It raised questions about when and why death comes and the many forms it takes.

How to respond? I thought of a thousand different Jewish teachings I knew that could refute his statement. And then I thought of nearly as many that would agree with him. Reincarnation, sometimes referred to as “gilgul hanefesh” is certainly a part of Jewish tradition, whether or not it applies to dogs is not a question with which many of our ancestors wrestled. I was moved to hear the spiritual and emotional imagination that offered him comfort far beyond any words of wisdom that I’ve been able to share.

It forced them to question if there was a right way to feel, and wonder why so soon after the dog’s death they couldn’t recall his face. But the truth is, within a couple of days, the kids were fine. It was my wife and I who couldn’t figure out how to deal with the loss. This dog had been with us since the early days of our relationship; he had seen us through rabbinical school, moved with us across the country and through countless homes, sat by our sides as we brought two children into the family. How could we cope with this loss?

Judaism provides us with endless answers to questions that are virtually unanswerable. It is the ability and push to question and debate that connects so many of us to the faith, long after we’ve reached adulthood and our Religious School years are far behind us. But perhaps the best answers are the ones that come unscripted, simply imagined from the honest depths of our children who use their own unhindered conceptions of God and Jewish spirituality to wrestle with the big questions that come their way. Should we ever doubt it- the answers our children teach sometimes exceed the wisdom of our sages. Their words are windows into a world of belief far better than any we could imagine.

Perhaps we shouldn’t have been surprised that it was our children who provided us with the answer. One evening, at the dinner table, my son suggested that we find out where the dog’s “birth family” lived. When I asked why, he said, “Wookie died, so there must be a new dog baby in his family-that’s how it works, you know. He died, but there’s a new baby who will be him giving him another chance.”

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NUTRITION NUGGETS

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In the world of acronyms and creative spelling, CSA may soon become your new favorite. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. CSAs offer a way for consumers to buy directly from local farmers and growers. CSAs are an integral part of the farm to table movement, reduce environmental impact, establish a sense of community partnership, and support sustainable and local agricultural practices. And even if none of those issues matter to you personally, the food purchased from a CSA is fresh, tasty, and less expensive than food purchased through traditional grocery stores. The world of CSAs can be a little intimidating for newcomers and the operations of each CSA varies, so here are the basics:

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The traditional CSA model may include volunteer time as a “member”, to support the reduced pricing for produce and build sense of partnership. Don’t let that detract you, not all CSA’s require volunteer time. It is personal preference if you want to be more directly involved with the farmer and CSA process. How the CSA works: A farmer offers a certain number of “shares” to consumers. A typical share is often a box of vegetables, but may include other farm products, too. Interested consumers purchase a “share”, often this is the “membership or subscription”, and this means that the consumer receives a box, bag, or basket of seasonal produce on a scheduled basis through the growing season. Members pay fees/dues up front for the whole growing season.

CSA model variation: The “mix and match” or “market-style” format is when members do not receive the same standard box of vegetables; members are able to load their own boxes with a selected choice of produce. The farmer displays the week’s vegetables, and consumers are encouraged to take the recommended amount of available produce, leaving behind what their family will not eat. Some farmers may limit quantities to allow all members to receive limited seasonal items, such as “one box of blueberries per family”). Produce and more: Many CSAs offer more than produce. Farmers may include shares of eggs, homemade cheese or bread, herbs, flowers, meats, and/or artisan baked goods. Some farmers join together to offer complimentary items to “members”. For example, a produce farmer may partner with a chicken farmer so that the drop off or pick up location for consumers allows a one-stop shop. Non-traditional CSAs: Sometimes a thirdparty sets up a CSA-type business serving as the “middle” between the farmer and customer, where the business sells and delivers the box of local produce/food to the members. Green Bean Delivery falls into this category. Sometimes there is risk: It is always the farmer’s intent to produce enough good quality food to offer members. Inherent in this arrangement is that farmers may not always be able to produce enough food to fill each box on the scheduled agreement. There may be times when the farmer is unable to grow sufficient quantity or sufficient quality to meet membership demands. The C in CSA is community, where the consumer and the farmer are in a partnership together and the risk is shared. Farmers who participate in

CSAs feel responsible for providing food for their members and members may be disappointed that a crop does not produce its full yield, but recognize that the next crop may be over-abundant.

Should you decide to join the CSA movement, here are more tips: CSAs will not provide ALL the fruits and vegetables you may want or need for your family. Some CSAs may not even offer fruit; so if fruit is a priority, check first before joining. Also, if you cook often, have large families, or need large quantities of produce, you may need to purchase additional produce elsewhere. With the abundance of fresh produce available in grocery stores all year round, seasonal cooking and eating may be new to your family. The CSA box of produce provides seasonal produce; it may take a little adjusting and creative cooking to plan meals with the seasonal produce. To help with this transition, most farmers can provide a list of seasonal produce you can expect. As a general idea, the season starts off “lighter”, where the first crops are salad greens and green beans, and the end of the season produces “heavier” crops such as broccoli, potatoes, and winter squash. Many CSA members receive weekly baskets and farmers try to provide a variety of items with sufficient quantity. Avoiding waste is key to the family and farmer. Before joining a CSA, ask how much produce to expect each week or per schedule, and how does the amount vary from beginning to end of the season?

Each CSA establishes it’s own delivery and/or pick-up policies; make sure you know the delivery or pick-up schedule, what happens if you don’t pick up your box or the delivery is missed, how to arrange for delivery or pick up if you will be out town, etc. Last bit of advice: the idea of a CSA is really great, and for many families the use of CSAs is a wonderful arrangement, but it is not for everyone. If your family struggles to eat vegetables, then you may want to consider if receiving 5-20 pounds of fresh vegetables each week is a good idea or will leave you feeling stressed and guilty. Remember, joining a CSA may involve eating and meal preparation changes for you and your family, and joining a CSA with good intentions still involves a financial and time commitment. Before joining, do a little research on the local CSAs to know which might work best for your family. Our local magazine, FEAST, wrote a wonderfully helpful, detailed article on our local CSAs in January of 2015. http://www.feastmagazine.com/the-feed/ article_af439b54-905b-11e4-ad18-8b44260f6856. html

The bottom line: whether you choose to join a CSA or not, you’ll never go wrong eating LOTS of colorful fruits and vegetables-eat your rainbow and be happy!

If you are interested in preserving, canning, or freezing vegetables; talk to the farmer early in the season to arrange for extra quantities.

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Rosh Chodesh means “head of the month”. It refers to the start of a new month. This minor holiday marks the beginning of every new month in the Hebrew calendar. Hence the month that is beginning, is added to the name. For the Hebrew month of Elul, which is in September of 2016, the holiday would be referred to as Rosh Chodesh Elul, which is after Rosh Chodesh Av. The Rosh Chodesh is directly tied to the phase of the moon; that first sliver, or new moon. The new moon is celebrated every month. Many people recognize that there is a special connection between women and Rosh Chodesh. Often the story of the Golden Calf is linked to Rosh Chodesh. The Jewish women were asked to “donate” their gold jewelry to be melted down and turned into a golden calf idol. The Jewish women refused to surrender their jewelry because Jewish people do not worship idols. Some scholars say that women were given Rosh Chodesh as a reward for their unshakeable faith and devotion to passing their faith on to their children. Other scholars note the celebration of the new moon with the idea that the cycle of the moon symbolizes the Jewish people: “Throughout history our light has waxed and waned. But even in utter darkness, it has never been extinguished.”

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Now that my oldest son passed his road test and will begin commuting to college, together we went to look at cars. And not a car for me! For him. Like all sensible parents since the beginning of time, I was planning to give him my old car and get a newer one for myself. But I read a scary parenting article imploring us to stop passing off our dangerous jalopies to less experienced drivers as an excuse to upgrade our own ride, so instead we’re getting wheels for him. So much for parenting articles. At least I can look forward to celebrating my car’s bar mitzvah soon.

We looked at cars online and in person. We talked about cars. I gently broke the news that, until he was paying for a car himself, we would not buy anything named after a powerful or vicious animal—Mustangs, Vipers, Jaguars, Stingrays. No, I explained in excellent TV Dad form, the car we would go with would have the kind of calm, sensible name—Civic, Focus, Accord, Pacifica—that would lead to calm, sensible driving. After a few days of tests, he settled on a very nice Corolla, a word that signifies the ring of petals around the central part of a flower.

I can’t say we’ve done much traditional male bonding. We tried basketball when he was younger, but I thought I was doing it for him and he thought he was doing it for me. And we both quickly got tired of the screaming, crying, and unhealthy attitudes toward competition. And that was just the parents.

I suppose I still need to work on that traditional male bonding. But I helped my son make a decision and undergo an American rite of passage. In doing so, I felt closer to him, even as the object of our search will ultimately help drive him farther away from me. For now, though, it felt good to be in the passenger’s seat for a change.

Instead, we’ve had a lot of years to talk about the things we like: movies, cartoons, stories, food, and, more recently, internet jokes and memes. So this felt like a chance to be a Real Dad, the kind who, unlike me, shelves his jeans and tee shirts and wears button downs and khakis on weekends, who looks like he would appear in an insurance commercial.

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Spend the Holydays with us!

High Holidays for ALL Ages!

Traditional Congregation 12437 Ladue Rd, Creve Coeur A warm & welcoming community rooted in tradition

All are welcome TICKETS NOT REQUIRED

•Family & separate seating options •Free childcare and youth services

For information and schedule of services:

TATER TOT SHABBAT

Friday, September 23, 5 p.m. Join us for a preschool service and program highlighting the theme of forgiveness followed by a dinner and activities for families with children ages five and younger. RSVPs are required by Friday, September 16 to Kendra Brown 314-692-5321

BOKER TOV ROSH HASHANAH

Rabbi Seth D. Gordon Kenneth Bohm, President

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Wednesday, October 12, 9 a.m. Interactive experience for ages Preschool-Grade 2 with worship, song and skit led by the Shaare Emeth clergy and staff. Download a free booklet with all of our High Holiday services and children’s programs at www.sestl.org/highholidays

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9/2 10am-11:30am

9/3 9am-10am

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, & gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat. SHIRLEE GREEN

Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am & join our keepers as they feed & water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, & what they all eat.

THE MAGIC HOUSE, 516 S. KIRKWOOD RD, 63122 FREE WITH ADMISSION PRICE

PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS & NONMEMBERS. 314-569-0048

WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE

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St Louis Greek Festival

9/1 10:30am-11:30am

9/2-9/4 11am-9pm

FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 & younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members & non-members.

Gyros, moussaka, spanakopita, baklava. . . there’s no better way to spend Labor Day weekend this side of Mykonos than at the 99th Annual St. Louis Greek Festival. Be Greek for a day.....OPA!! 4967 FOREST PARK

9/1 9:30am-5:30pm See the new international traveling exhibit. In this unique, digital playground, creativity abounds as children work & play together using technology, art & their imagination!

JCC MARILYN FOX BUILDING, 16801 BAXTER RD, CHESTERFIELD, MO 63005 FREE Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-

AVE, 63108

First Fridays

LINDELL BLVD FREE

9/2 5pm-9pm

Jewish Federation of St Louis Annual Meeting & Community Event

Enjoy complimentary drinks at the Pulitzer, see the current exhibitions of Alexander Calder, Richard Tuttle, & Fred Sandback, or lounge in the galleries on our Dosa Stone Pillows.

Hors D'oeuvre reception, meeting, take the field, batting cages, pitching in the bullpen, photo booth, visit from Fredbird, & more! Ballpark food & cash bar. Make your 2016 Annual Campaign pledge. BUSCH STADIUM REDBIRD CLUB, 700 CLARK AVE, 63102 $18 FOR OVER 16 YEARS, FREE FOR UNDER.

RSVP to Barbara Levin, 314-4423752.

Ready Readers 9/1 10:15am

9/3 10am Featuring over 60 dresses from the Missouri History Museum's worldrenowned textile collection, this fun yet thought-provoking exhibit explores the subject of mourning, as well as the transition of black from a symbol of grief to a symbol of high fashion. MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700

3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

9/1 5pm-9pm

Little Black Dress, from Mourning to Night

3716 WASHINGTON BLVD, 63108 FREE

First Fridays 9/2 6pm Join us for a full Friday evening Shabbat service for all generations. Those celebrating a birthday this month are invited on the bema for a special birthday blessing & treat! Following the blessing, children ages 7 & under & an accompanying adult leave the Sanctuary for a special program in the preschool.

Fun Free First Saturdays: Found Objects 9/3 12pm-2pm Ages 5-10yrs. Contemporary artists such as John Chamberlain & Jane Perkens found inspiration from the ‘junk’ of their everyday lives. Chamberlain questioned our regard for junk as ‘ugly’, while Perkens recycled our useless clutter into celebrity portraits. Ask your child to fill a grocery bag with junk & bring it on Saturday to see what they create from it! ST. LOUIS ARTISTS GUILD, TWO OAK KNOLL PARK, 63105

CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD Contact Debbie

Enjoy an interactive reading of a science themed story, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book is featured each week. Ages 4-5 years. CENTER STAGE AT THE

Bram 314.692.5308 dbram@sestl. org.

SCIENCE CENTER, 5050 OAKLAND AVE 63110 FREE

9/2 6:30pm-9:30pm

First Friday: A Traditional Shabbat Experience Our monthly family Shabbat dinner experience is back! Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat services, followed by a delicious, full-course kosher dinner. TRADITIONAL CONGREGATION, 12437 LADUE RD 63141 $15/PERSON (BUT NO CHARGE FOR FIRSTTIME GUESTS OR KIDS UNDER 6)

St Louis Greek Festival 9/2-9/4 11am-9pm

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Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden

K9 Splash

9/4 9am-5pm

9/5 9am-4pm

Watch, touch & occasionally feed the unique & fascinating stingrays, as they glide through a warm saltwater pool, also featuring sharks! Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. STL ZOO, ONE

Join us for another season of activities for the whole family. Explore the great outdoors & have a Missouri adventure as you experience all the Children’s Garden has to offer including a waterfall, steamboat, cave, rope bridges, tree house & more!

Bring your pooch to the pool for a final summer swim. No more than 2 dogs per family, & no puppies under 4 months. All dogs must have a copy of the most recent vaccination record.

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Japanese Festival 9/4-9/5 9am-10pm Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Japanese Festival, a three-day cultural adventure right here at the Garden. Experience the thunderous pounding rhythms of the taiko drums, the all-new thrilling samurai sword performance & more! MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110

Aish Hebrew School & Adult Sunday School

Jewish

9/4 10am-12pm At Aish, our kids love coming to Hebrew school because we teach them to love Judaism. We combine a rich learning environment with fun & enthusiasm. 457 N. WOODS MILL RD.,

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Big Muddy Blues Festival 9/4 3pm-11pm Come out & help us celebrate the 21st Annual Big Muddy Blues Festival, Labor Day Weekend on Laclede’s Landing in Downtown St. Louis. Three stages feature over 40 world-class St. Louis bands celebrating St. Louis’ Blues heritage. 710 N. 2ND ST. 63102 $8- $20 FOR OVER 12 YRS

Japanese Festival 9/4-9/5 9am-10pm

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 10, 2016:Olympic champion Michael Phelps of United States competes at the Men’s 200m individual medley of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium Image Credit: © Leonard Zhukovsky / Shutterstock.com

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GOVERNMENT DRIVE, 63110

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MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN VARIES BASED ON DAY & MEMBERSHIP STATUS.

Route 66: Main Street through St Louis 9/5 10am-5pm This exhibit features pieces from the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center's archives, & will run June 25, 2016 through February 5, 2017. The Missouri History Museum has become one of the largest museum institutions in our community to look for natural partnerships with Holocaust Museum & Learning Center. MO HISTORY MUSEUM, FOREST PARK

9/6 4:30pm-7pm

CHESTERFIELD FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER $7/ DOG, $3 PER PERSON.

Hoop & Flow Jam with Drum Circle 9/6 5:30pm Join us for a fun evening of hooping & drumming. Bring your favorite hoops, flow toys & instruments. We also have lots to share. WE MEET AT SAILBOAT COVE AT CREVE COEUR PARK. FREE

Breastfeeding Class 9/6 6:30pm-9pm If you are considering breastfeeding or have chosen to breastfeed your baby, this class will provide information, encouragement & support for a successful breastfeeding experience. ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL, 232 S WOODS MILL RD, 3RD FLOOR ACROSS FROM LIBRARY $30 PER COUPLE.

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Baby ‘N Me

Pipsqueak Class

St Louis Art Fair

9/7 9:15am-10:45am

9/8 9:15am-10:30am

9/9-9/11 8am-5pm

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, & gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat.

Bring your stroller, make some friends & have some fun. Hamorah Cheri (Parent Educator Specialist) is the facilitator. Go for a walk, have a light snack & let your little ones visit.

SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS & NONMEMBERS.

BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE

The public can enjoy all types of art including ceramics, metal, jewelry, glass, painting, photography & more. Guest can also enjoy live music & performances in dance, storytelling, puppetry & more.

anita@bnaiamoona.com

314-569-0048

Open Jump

Baby & Me

9/8 10am-3pm

9/7 9:30am-11am Geared toward parents/caregivers with infants & children who aren’t yet walking, classes are taught by Lisa Cohen. Each class is open to all families in the STL Jewish community. You are welcome to attend any or all class meetings. Special guest speakers & discussions too. CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR.

Moms Raising Girls Series Kickoff 9/7 7:30pm-9pm For Moms with girls in 3rd- 6th grade. "Changing Bodies, Growing Girls", led by Cyndee Levy JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR 10 Questions or to register, contact

Simone Picker at 314-442-3166 or spicker@jccstl.org.

Teen Open Gym 9/7 8:30pm-9:50pm Open gym is for children & adults ages 13 & up wanting to practice gymnastics, cheer or parkour. Includes use of floors & trampolines. Waiver must be signed by parent if under 18 years old. Waivers available online at www.teamcentral.org. TEAM CENTRAL, 2675 METRO BLVD, 63043 $8 PER TEEN.

Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents? PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301

Open Play at the J 9/8 10:30am-11:30am FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 & younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members & non-members. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

Ladies' Knight 9/8 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn & improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar & WGM Katerina Nemcova CHESS CLUB & SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

CENTER OF CLAYTON, 50 GAY AVE, 63105

Baby N Me 9/9 10am-11:30am Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, & gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat. SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS & NONMEMBERS.

314-569-0048

Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents

9/10 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday & Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110

Tower Groves Farmer Market 9/10 8am-12:30pm Start your morning with free yoga at 9 a.m., browse booths offering cheese, meats, baked goods, fruits, vegetables & more, & then take the kids for a dip in the Muckerman's Children's Fountain. 4256 MAGNOLIA AVE, 63110 FREE

Free Steam Train Rides

Open Play at the J

9/10 11am-3:30pm

9/9 10:30am-11:30am

Bring the family to get free train rides in Kircher Park in Eureka on a real steam engine train!

FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 & younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members & non-members.

KIRCHER PARK, 25 WILLIAMS RD, EUREKA, 63025

JCC MARILYN FOX BUILDING, 16801 BAXTER RD, CHESTERFIELD, MO 63005 FREE

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

Suson Farm Fridays 9/9 10:30am-5pm Suson Park animal farm display. Most breeds of farm animals are represented for urban dwellers to see & enjoy, from the draft horses that helped plow our soil to examples of the modern cattle breeds. 6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE

St Louis Art Fair 9/9-9/11 8am-5pm

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Join us at Temple Emanuel for a Jewish-themed music & movement program for children 6 months to 3 years with an adult

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TEMPLE EMANUEL, 12166 CONWAY RD, 63141 FREE & OPEN TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

Aish Hebrew School & Adult Sunday School 9/11 10am-12pm At Aish, our kids love coming to Hebrew school because we teach them to love Judaism. We combine a rich learning environment with fun & enthusiasm. 457 N. WOODS MILL RD.,

Jewish

CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 AFFORDABLE TUITION

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9/12 9am-5pm

Children ages birth to 3 yrs & their caregivers. Each weekly session includes light refreshments & socializing followed by activities focusing on creative & cognitive development.

Watch, touch & occasionally feed the unique & fascinating stingrays, as they glide through a warm saltwater pool, also featuring sharks! Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. STL ZOO, ONE GOVERNMENT DRIVE, 63110

Open Jump 9/12 10am-3pm Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents? PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301

9/11 11am-3pm

9/12 10am-5pm

This fundraising carnival for young families features rides, inflatables, cars, sports, entertainment, food, booths to visit, a raffle, pony rides, a petting zoo & even more!

This exhibit features pieces from the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center's archives, & will run June 25, 2016 through February 5, 2017. The Missouri History Museum has become one of the largest museum institutions in our community to look for natural partnerships with Holocaust Museum & Learning Center.

Sunday Chess Classes 9/11

starting from 1 pm

Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids & 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.

1st Annual STL Kosher BBQ Competition 9/11 2pm-6pm Come sample some of the best Kosher BBQ & enjoy an afternoon with family & friends. More details coming soon. NHBZ, 650 N. PRICE, 63132

email mwoolf2002@gmail.com

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Route 66: Main Street through St Louis

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

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Tour de Fun

JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN UNDER 2, $10 IF PREREGISTERED BEFORE 9/8, $15 AT THE DOOR.

Monday

MO HISTORY MUSEUM, FOREST PARK

Open Play at the J 9/12 10:30am-11:30am FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 & younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members & non-members. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

9/13 9am

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.

Paws for Reading 9/13 10am-12pm The Support Dogs, Inc. "Paws for Reading" program places dogs in settings in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. The dogs act as an incentive for the children to read more & to read better. Dogs are viewed as a non-threatening entity to promote reading, writing & increase interaction & social skills in the child. MUSEUM OF THE DOG, 1721 S. MASON RD, 63131 VARIES

Hoop & Flow Jam with Drum Circle 9/13 5:30pm Join us for a fun evening of hooping & drumming. Bring your favorite hoops, flow toys & instruments. We also have lots to share. WE MEET AT SAILBOAT COVE AT CREVE COEUR PARK. FREE

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Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden

Pipsqueak Class

Baby N Me

Keeper Talks

9/14 9am-4pm

9/15 9:15am-10:30am

9/16 10am-11:30am

9/17 9am-10am

Bring your stroller, make some friends & have some fun. Hamorah Cheri (Parent Educator Specialist) is the facilitator. Go for a walk, have a light snack & let your little ones visit.

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, & gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat.SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL

Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am & join our keepers as they feed & water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, & what they all eat. WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY

BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE

AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS & NONMEMBERS. 314-569-0048

FREE

Open Play at the J

9/17 9am-7pm

Baby ‘N Me 9/14 9:15am-10:45am Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, & gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat. SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS & NONMEMBERS. 314-569-0048

Baby & Me 9/14 9:30am-11am Geared toward parents/caregivers with infants & children who aren’t yet walking, classes are taught by Lisa Cohen. Each class is open to all families in the STL Jewish community. You are welcome to attend any or all class meetings. Special guest speakers & discussions too. CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR.

Wine Down Wednesday 9/14 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors & 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

anita@bnaiamoona.com

Free Stroller Tour 9/15 10am-11am Tours are led by trained Laumeier Docents & museum educators. All tours meet in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center. Strollers NOT provided. LAUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK, 12580 ROTT RD, 63127

Open Play at the J 9/15 10:30am-11:30am FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 & younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members & nonmembers.JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

Webster Groves Farmers Market 9/15 3pm-6:30pm Head to Gazebo Park. Fill your market bag with freshly grown & prepared produce & products from Missouri & Illinois & enjoy live music, chef demonstrations, children’s activities. This market embraces young shoppers by offering a special club that gives kids ages 5-12 the chance to purchase their own fresh foods. BIG BEND BOULEVARD & SOUTH OLD ORCHARD

Ladies' Knight 9/15 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn & improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar & WGM Katerina Nemcova

9/16 10:30am-11:30am FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 & younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members & non-members. JCC MARILYN FOX BUILDING, 16801 BAXTER RD, CHESTERFIELD, MO 63005 FREE Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-

3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

Kabbalat Spot (Young Family Shabbat) 9/16 5pm-6:30pm The spot to be if you have young children. Singing Kabbalat Shabbat followed by dinner. Friends, Family & Fun! $18 per family. Contact Pam to rsvp eccsec@bnaiamoona.com.

Kirkwood Greentree Festival The Greentree Festival is a pedestrian festival. We kindly ask you to refrain from using bicycles or roller blades in the park. We also ask you to please leave your dog at home unless it’s entered in the Kids’ Dog Show or the Friskies Canine Frisbee Competition on Friday evening. CORNER OF GEYER RD & ADAMS AVE. FREE

Prairie Day 9/17 10am-4pm Hitch up the wagons & head out to Prairie Day at Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit. This fun-filled family event portrays prairie heritage through activities & demonstrations, & showcases the Reserve’s 250-acre re-created tall grass prairie. HWY 100 & I-44, 63039 $2- $6

BNAI AMOONA ECC, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE

ShabbatStock 9/16 5:30pm-8pm FREE outdoor Shabbat & Live concert with Rick Recht. Bring your own picnic dinner. Kosher ice cream truck. Face painting & more. CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR. BRODSKY CIRCLE LAWN

44th Annual Great Forest Park Balloon Race & Balloon Glow 9/16

7- 9pm Friday

9/17

12-6:30 Saturday

Join us at Central Field in Forest Park for the oldest & most well-attended FREE Hot-Air Balloon Event in the World! Balloon Glow & Fireworks, Friday; Balloon Race, entertainment & activities, Saturday.

CHESS CLUB & SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

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Toddler Tuesdays

9/18 10am-12pm

9/19 9am-5pm

At Aish, our kids love coming to Hebrew school because we teach them to love Judaism. We combine a rich learning environment with fun & enthusiasm.

Watch, touch & occasionally feed the unique & fascinating stingrays, as they glide through a warm saltwater pool, also featuring sharks! Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open.

Children ages birth to 3 yrs & their caregivers. Each weekly session includes light refreshments & socializing followed by activities focusing on creative & cognitive development.

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Wabash Frisco & Pacific Railroad

Open Jump

9/18 11am-5pm

Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents?

Scheduled departures from the station, with trains departing about every 20 minutes. The final train leaves at 4:15 p.m. The ride is a two mile round trip lasting about 30 minutes & travels along the scenic Meramec River. 199 GRAND AVE, GLENCOE, MO, 63038 $4 DONATION/RIDER. CHILDREN 3 & UNDER RIDE FREE.

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Aish Hebrew School & Adult Sunday School

457 N. WOODS MILL RD., CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 AFFORDABLE TUITION

Sunday Chess Classes 9/18

starting from 1 pm

Schools & Synagogues

Monday

9/19 10am-3pm

PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301

Open Play at the J 9/19 10:30am-11:30am FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 & younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members & non-members. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

Mega Challah Bake 9/19 7pm-9pm Community wide challah bake in honor of JoAnn Raskas & in memory of Stuart I. Raskas. TBD YLANDA@SHOWMECHABAD.COM

9/20 9am

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.

Paws for Reading 9/20 10am-12pm The Support Dogs, Inc. "Paws for Reading" program places dogs in settings in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. The dogs act as an incentive for the children to read more & to read better. Dogs are viewed as a non-threatening entity to promote reading, writing & increase interaction & social skills in the child. MUSEUM OF THE DOG, 1721 S. MASON RD, 63131 VARIES

Knit Wits at Covenant Place 9/20 1pm-2pm MILFORD & LEE BOHM SOCIAL HALL, LOWER LEVEL OF COVENANT HOUSE II, 8 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE FREE

Hoop & Flow Jam with Drum Circle 9/20 5:30pm Join us for a fun evening of hooping & drumming. Bring your favorite hoops, flow toys & instruments. We also have lots to share.

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WE MEET AT SAILBOAT COVE AT CREVE COEUR PARK. FREE

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Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents

9/21 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday & Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required.

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Baby N Me

9/22 9:15am-10:30am

9/23 10am-11:30am

Bring your stroller, make some friends & have some fun. Hamorah Cheri (Parent Educator Specialist) is the facilitator. Go for a walk, have a light snack & let your little ones visit.BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, & gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat.SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL

RD, 63141 FREE anita@bnaiamoona.com

Baby ‘N Me

Open Play at the J

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, & gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat. SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS & NONMEMBERS.

314-569-0048

Baby & Me 9/21 9:30am-11am Geared toward parents/caregivers with infants & children who aren’t yet walking, classes are taught by Lisa Cohen. Each class is open to all families in the STL Jewish community. You are welcome to attend any or all class meetings. Special guest speakers & discussions too. CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR.

Wine Down Wednesday 9/21 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors & 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

Saturday

Pipsqueak Class

MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110

9/21 9:15am-10:45am

Friday

9/22 10:30am-11:30am FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 & younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members & non-members. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

Webster Groves Farmers Market 9/22 3pm-6:30pm Head to Gazebo Park. Fill your market bag with freshly grown & prepared produce & products from Missouri & Illinois & enjoy live music, chef demonstrations, children’s activities. This market embraces young shoppers by offering a special club that gives kids ages 5-12 the chance to purchase their own fresh foods. BIG BEND BOULEVARD & SOUTH OLD ORCHARD

Ladies' Knight 9/22 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn & improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar & WGM Katerina Nemcova CHESS CLUB & SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS & NONMEMBERS. 314-569-0048

Open Play at the J 9/23 10:30am-11:30am FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 & younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members & non-members. JCC MARILYN FOX BUILDING, 16801 BAXTER RD, CHESTERFIELD, MO 63005 FREE

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

Tater Tot Shabbat 9/23 5pm Join us for a preschool service & program highlighting the theme of forgiveness. The Jewish Women’s Theater of Los Angeles will make a brief appearance, followed by a dinner & activities for families with children ages five & younger. CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD RSVP’S ARE APPRECIATED & MAY BE GIVEN TO KENDRA BROWN BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 AT 314-692-5321

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

9/24 9am-6pm The National Park Service (NPS) turns 100 years old in 2016 & we want everyone to join the party! On 16 days in '16, all NPS sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone This fee is included in the Arch tram & movie tickets, so enjoy a $3 discount on these dates! GATEWAY ARCH & OLD COURTHOUSE 707 NORTH 1ST ST. 63102

The Great Godfrey Maze 9/24 11am-10pm The Village of Godfrey & the Parks & Recreation Department is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Village of Godfrey with HAPPY BIRTHDAY GODFREY as the theme for the 2016 Great Godfrey Maze! 1401 STAMPER LN, 62035 FREE- $6

St. Louis Chuseok Festival to Celebrate Korean Culture 9/24-9/25 12pm-4pm, 7pm-9pm on Sat. On Sunday 1-4pm VARIOUS PLACES. FREE- $10 DONATION. FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.GATEWAY-KOREA.ORG.

FREE Public Stargazing Every Friday Night 9/23 Dusk Discover different constellations & stars through complex telescopes. Observing starts at sunset & lasts for two hours. BROEMMELSIEK PARK, 1615 SCHWEDE RD, 63385.

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St. Louis Chuseok Festival to Celebrate Korean Culture

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9/24-9/25 12pm-4pm, 7pm-9pm on Sat. On Sunday 1-4pm

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9/25 10am-11am Join us at Temple Emanuel for a Jewish-themed music & movement program for children 6 months to 3 years with an adult TEMPLE EMANUEL, 12166 CONWAY RD, 63141 FREE & OPEN TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

VARIOUS PLACES. FREE- $10 DONATION. FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.GATEWAY-KOREA.ORG.

Aish Hebrew School & Adult Sunday School 9/25 10am-12pm At Aish, our kids love coming to Hebrew school because we teach them to love Judaism. We combine a rich learning environment with fun & enthusiasm. 457 N. WOODS MILL RD., CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 AFFORDABLE TUITION

Rosh Hashanah Apple Picking

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9/25 10am-12pm

Children ages birth to 3 yrs & their caregivers. Each weekly session includes light refreshments & socializing followed by activities focusing on creative & cognitive development.

Stingrays at Carribean Cove 9/26 9am-5pm Watch, touch & occasionally feed the unique & fascinating stingrays, as they glide through a warm saltwater pool, also featuring sharks! Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. STL ZOO, ONE GOVERNMENT DRIVE, 63110

JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

1603 S HANLEY RD, 63144 INFO@SHOWMECHABAD.COM

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9/26 9am-4pm

MILLS APPLE FARM, 11477 POCAHONTAS RD, MARINE, IL 62061 FREE

Join other makers, creators & builders at this family fun holiday event!

Sunday Chess Classes 9/25

starting from 1 pm

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Toddler Tuesdays

Open Play at the J

9/25 10:30am-1:30pm

St. Louis Jewish Parents

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Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden

Enjoy family time at Mills Apple Farm where kids can play on the playground, take a wagon ride, do a craft, enjoy a snack & pick some delicious apples for your holiday table. There will also be a beekeeper there with honey to sell. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase food at the farm.

High Holiday DIT Event at The Home Depot

Monday

9/26 10:30am-11:30am FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 & younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members & non-members.

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

9/27 9am

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.

Paws for Reading 9/27 10am-12pm The Support Dogs, Inc. "Paws for Reading" program places dogs in settings in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. The dogs act as an incentive for the children to read more & to read better. Dogs are viewed as a non-threatening entity to promote reading, writing & increase interaction & social skills in the child. MUSEUM OF THE DOG, 1721 S. MASON RD, 63131 VARIES

Knit Wits at Covenant Place 9/27 1pm-2pm A free public viewing session is scheduled for every Friday night when skies are clear, year 'round. MILFORD & LEE BOHM SOCIAL HALL, LOWER LEVEL OF COVENANT HOUSE II, 8 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE FREE

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Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents

9/28 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday & Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110

Baby ‘N Me 9/28 9:15am-10:45am Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, & gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat.SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS & NONMEMBERS.

314-569-0048

Baby & Me

Thursday

Pipsqueak Class

Historic Soulard Market

9/29 9:15am-10:30am

9/30 7am-5pm

Bring your stroller, make some friends & have some fun. Hamorah Cheri (Parent Educator Specialist) is the facilitator. Go for a walk, have a light snack & let your little ones visit.

The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers & even a pet shop. The market is open year round

BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE

anita@bnaiamoona.com

Together Time 9/29 9:30am-10:30am 4 mos-24 mos. w/adult Together Time is a great first-time class experience for your young one. There will be eight weeks of class, each including a parenting topic for discussion, periodic speakers, take home materials, music, snack, circle time & more. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

9/28 9:30am-11am

Open Play at the J

Geared toward parents/caregivers with infants & children who aren’t yet walking, classes are taught by Lisa Cohen. Each class is open to all families in the STL Jewish community. You are welcome to attend any or all class meetings. Special guest speakers & discussions too.

9/29 10:30am-11:30am

CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR.

Wine Down Wednesday

FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 & younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members & non-members.

Baby N Me 9/30 10am-11:30am Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, & gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat.SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS & NONMEMBERS.

314-569-0048

Open Play at the J 9/30 10:30am-11:30am FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 & younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members & non-members. JCC MARILYN FOX BUILDING, 16801 BAXTER RD, CHESTERFIELD, MO 63005 FREE

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

Ladies' Knight

Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors & wine!

9/29 6:30pm-7:30pm

314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www. dimvaloo.com

730 CARROLL STREET, 63104

JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

9/28 6pm DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124

Friday

Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn & improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar & WGM Katerina Nemcova CHESS CLUB & SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

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With 15+ years experience working with adolescents, young adults and families providing therapy for social and interpersonal relationship issues and emotional regulation, anxiety and depression. Specializes in individuals and families with autism spectrum disorder and or developmental disabilities. Keri excels at creating therapeutic rapport with even the most resistant of clients. Social skills and support groups offered in evenings and after school.

New listing for September Listed in August Turning 1 year old!

Peach is redefining the way women and teens shop for intimates & basics while working to fix the problem of 80% of women wearing the wrong size bra! I specialize in 1:1 fittings using 10 points of measure in your home, my home, or virtually one-on-one. And, you don’t even need to take your shirt off! I will work with you until we discover your Bra-Ha™ moment. Need basics such as tanks, cardigans, and panties? Discover our Simply Soft basics that are so soft you will never want to wear anything else. Call or email today to set up your fitting or host a trunk show. Fittings are always free.

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Keri Simon Therapy

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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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Tamara Netsch (owner) 314-942-3055 www.shineboutiquestlouis.com ShineBoutique 9811 Clayton Rd, STL 63124

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Our delicious plant-based foods are fresh, 100% natural, preservativefree, and made from scratch in small batches. Our savory handcrafted dishes range from pastas, rice dishes and hearty soups to breads, salads & desserts. Local and organic ingredients when possible, and many dishes are gluten-free. Two convenient retail locations: 64 Weldon Parkway in Maryland Heights, and 11252 Olive Boulevard in Creve Coeur. Everything comes packaged in BPA-free, reusable and recyclable containers, and all you do is heat them. Best of all, they taste fabulous!    

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Caters to the fashion needs of anyone who desires to add a little pizzazz to any outfit without spending a lot of money. Every piece is only $5! You can’t beat that! Order online, host a jewelry party with friends, or call me! We want to help you look EVEN better at a very reasonable price.

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Nia, a holistic movement practice, blends dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts into a mind-body-emotion-spirit experience. Practiced with soulful and enlivening music, it is safe for all ages, body types, and fitness abilities. Weekly classes available! Neshama Roash (314) 570-1493 neshama@niaawakening.com www.nianow.com/neshamaliora

Ben Fox, Life Coach What stops you from living your dreams? Money? Time commitments? Fears and doubts? We internalize many messages from society, family, and friends about who we are supposed to be and how to spend our time, and this often conflicts with what we truly want. Even if we know our utmost desires and plan to achieve them, doing so alone is isolating and seems insurmountable. As a life coach, the presence I offer will allow us to co-create a future of your choosing. Together, we will discover what blocks you from your dreams and transform how you are in the world. Ben Fox  914-523-3843  befox18@gmail.com 

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Inclusive indoor playground with autismfriendly equipment, where the slogan is “A place where you don’t have to say I’m sorry.” The staff includes volunteers and occupational therapy students, all given tools to diffuse a disagreement or frustration, encourage play and keep children safe. Infants up to kids age 13 can play at their leisure for $12 per child and $10 per sibling. Packages are also available. A nonprofit, My Brother Rocks the Spectrum Foundation, helps needy families cover the cost.

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HooPla Fabulous Themed Parties for girls and boys to celebrate their special day. Choose an e, as well as Kids Night Out and summer campsxtravagant dress up party filled with lots of activities, crafts, games, karaoke & dancing on our stylish stage. Our private space and unique approach to birthday parties makes a great celebration for your loved one. Pick a theme or create your own party & let HooPLa take care of the rest. You just bring the cake! Tracey Richardson 314-733-5858 Info@hooplastl.com /hooplastl http://hooplastl.com/index.htm/

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Carries the largest selection of optical quality reading glasses and sun-readers in the St. Louis area. With 1000 plus options of top quality, fashion forward styles, for both men and women, you’ll discover frames that are functional, fashionable and Rx capable. Choose from national brands such as Eye bob, Scojo, Proof, Jimmy Crystal, Vera Bradley, Maui Jim’s and private label collections. With a vast choice of colors, magnification and unique frames why shop any where else for your eye ware needs.

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Restoring safety and peace one family at a time At ALIVE (Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments), our mission is to provide counseling, emergency sanctuary, and other critical services to adults and children impacted by domestic abuse, as well as to increase awareness in order to create a supportive community. We’ve been doing just that for the past 33 years by offering:  A 24-Hour Crisis Line  Nights of Safety Emergency Shelter and Transportation  Adult Counseling  Children’s Treatment Program  Court Advocacy  Community Education Need help? Call 314.993.2777 or 800.941.9144 Want to learn more about our programs and/or how you can get involved? Considering supporting ALIVE financially? Gifts of $100 or greater are eligible for Missouri Domestic Violence Shelter or NAP tax credits. Call 314.993.7080 or visit www.alivestl.org to learn more. Don’t miss ALIVE’s 20th Annual Golf Tournament on October 17 at Persimmon Woods Golf Club. Sponsor, play, or join us for afternoon appetizers, drinks, and fantastic silent and live auctions. Visit www.alivestl.org or scan the code, right, to sign up today!