August 2010 - In Your Community

Birds in Concert
Thursdays evening in Aug., 7-8:30pm
World Bird Sanctuary Amphitheater
125 Bald Eagle Ridge Rd, Valley Park
World Bird Sanctuary’s in-house band, The Raptor Project, performs songs from their popular children’s environmental education CDs while birds fly just inches over your head. Performances are followed by performances by local artists. Admission and parking are free. No reservations required. 636-225-4390. worldbirdsanctuary.org.

Cajun Dance with Cajun Gator Baitors
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 7:30-10pm
The Focal Point
2720 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood
$8 at the door. No partner or experience necessary. 314-822-0310.

Hawaiian Luau Mouse Races to benefit Mary Ryder Home
Saturday, August 14, 6-10pm
Crestwood Elks Lodge #2503
10261 Bauer Rd.
Donation: $25. Includes Hawaiian dinner, open bar with draft beer, soda, wine and well drinks. RSVP by Aug. 4. Contact Sarah Dille, 314-531-1413, ext. 235. maryryderhome.org.

Jamestown New Horizons  Volunteer Training Class
Friday, Aug. 20, 6:30-8:30pm
Jamestown New Horizons
15350 Old Jamestown Road
Email jnhgoneriding@charter.net to sign up and have a registration form sent to you.

Radio Rich and the 4th Row
Friday, Aug. 20, 8pm
Sheldon Ballroom
3648 Washington Blvd.
Garage-rock band the 4th Row will perform hits from the 1960s. Admission is $10. Call MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or visit TheSheldon.org. 314-533-9900.

Don’t Fence Me In Exhibit
Friday, Aug. 20 thru Sept. 25, 6-9pm
The Gallery at Chesterfield Arts
444 Chesterfield Center
Official USA Olympic Artist Susan Sommer-Luarca and sculptor Cathey DeLisle have made it their mission to use their art to support charitable causes. For information, visit chesterfieldarts.org or call 636-519-1955.

Spiritual Enrichment Center Meditation Garden Volunteers
August thru September
Spiritual Enrichment Center
Wildwood YMCA, 2641 Hwy. 109
Looking for volunteers to lend their energies towards this endeavor. 636-458-2214.

Margaritaville Comes Out West
Friday, Aug 27, 8pm
The Gallery at Chesterfield Arts
444 Chesterfield Center
Jimmy Buffett-style music. $25 or $20 (for Chesterfield Arts members), includes complimentary beverage and dessert. Purchase tickets at www.chesterfieldarts.org or call 636-519-1955.

Sheldon Art Galleries: History of Blues Music in St. Louis
Thru Aug. 28
3648 Washington Blvd.
314-533-9900. thesheldon.org.

St. Louis Comic Book Show
Sunday, Aug. 29, 10:30am-2:00pm.
Shrewsbury American Legion Post
7300 Lansdowne, Shrewsbury
Sell, buy and trade collectible comics, cards, toys and action figures. Admission is $2, free parking. 314-544-2812.

United Way’s Online Auction
Monday, Aug. 30 thru Thursday, Sept. 9
Visit www.givebidwin.com and sign up to bid on at least 100 items and one-time experiences starting at values of $25.

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