2011 Operation Wild Lands - St Louis
Saturday, September 17, 2011 -  9:00am to 12:00pm
at The Open Space Council, St Louis, MO

Price: free
Phone: (636) 451-6090
Age Suitability: All Ages

This fall, The Open Space Council will help keep our public lands free of litter and invasive species with its community volunteer program, Operation Wild Lands (OWLs). These trained volunteers will help to improve wildlife habitat and nature-related outdoor recreation.

There are 6 events all over the St. Louis area. For our full schedule, visit our website. You can then register online at your chosen volunteering date and location.

St Louis Fire Engine Rally - This year the Lafayette Fire Company No. 1 “A Firehouse Grill”, owned by 27 St. Louis area Firefighter’s, Paramedic’s, and Emergency Medical Technicians are one of the sponsors for the 2011 Firefighters’ Weekend, which includes the 28th Annual Great Fire Engine Rally. This year with the Fire Engine Rally parade falling on Saturday, September 10th @ 9:00 am, as the owners of the Lafayette Fire Company would like to do something that has never been done before.

Firefighters from across the area will gather in downtown St. Louis this Saturday, September 10, 2011, for the Great Fire Engine Rally. The highlight of the rally is a parade with hundreds of area fire engines and firefighters. The parade begins at 10 a.m., at Market and 20th, making its way through downtown to Soldiers Memorial. After the parade, there will be various firefighting demonstrations.

In honor of our brothers that paid the ultimate sacrifice we would like to have a firefighters’ walk with 343 FIREFIGHTERS!! That’s right we said 343!! We want to get three-hundred and forty-three firefighters to walk to show our brothers of the FDNY that they have truly not been forgotten, and to remind the public the sacrifice the men of the FDNY made. We will NEVER FORGET!! If you are paid, volunteer, or retired, WE WANT YOU! A brother is a brother! Man or woman, Explorer, Firefighter, Officer come and join your brothers and sisters in the largest 9-11 tribute in the Midwest.

Thursday-Sept 8, 2011
  *8:00 pm-3rd Annual  Firefighters
    Candlelight Vigil..
Friday- Sept 9, 2011
  *5:00 pm-4th Annual St Louis & Metro  Firefighters' Ball. Only 400 tickets available and selling fast!

THE GREAT FIRE ENGINE RALLY!
(The event that started it all!)

Saturday- Sept 10, 2011
  *10:00 am-28th Annual Great Fire Engine Rally Parade
 -Vendor/Flea Market.
 -Memorial Walk

Sunday-Sept 11, 2011
  *8:00 -2:00 pm- 2nd Annual Breakfast for Missouri Children's Burn Camp at Lafayette Fire Co No. 1!. 

  *8:46 am- 9-11 Memorial Service.

The Missouri Veterans Foundation supports fund-raising efforts of the Missouri Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The foundation provides unique and urgently needed services that improve the lives of veterans, military personnel and their families.

Our varied programs include financial grants for military families for rent, mortgage, utilities, medical treatment and food. We offer assistance for veterans filing claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. And patriotic student essay contests sponsored by the Foundation award college scholarships to winning students.

All of our programs are non-political, free and require no affiliation for assistance. With a potential volunteer force of 60,000 Missourians willing to provide their time, expertise and resources, the Missouri Veterans Foundation reaches out to communities throughout the state.

The Missouri Veterans Foundation supports fund-raising efforts of the Missouri Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The foundation provides unique and urgently needed services that improve the lives of veterans, military personnel and their families.

Our varied programs include financial grants for military families for rent, mortgage, utilities, medical treatment and food. We offer assistance for veterans filing claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. And patriotic student essay contests sponsored by the Foundation award college scholarships to winning students.

All of our programs are non-political, free and require no affiliation for assistance. With a potential volunteer force of 60,000 Missourians willing to provide their time, expertise and resources, the Missouri Veterans Foundation reaches out to communities throughout the state.

Schedule of Events
Saturday September 3, 2011

9:00 AM Parade
Featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales
Starts at the Staging Area at Kingshighway & West Pine at 8:15 AM.
Parade Route along Grand Ave. and ends at Cricket Drive

9:00 AM Veterans Village
Runs 9:00 AM through 8:00 PM

9:00 AM Arts and Crafts Show
Runs 9:00 AM through 6:00 PM
The Muny

10:00 AM Opening Ceremony
Presented by the VFW Department Honor Guard
Pagoda Circle

10:00 AM Food and beverage

11:00 AM Entertainment (bands)
Runs 11:00 AM through 8:00 PM
Boeing Main Stage

1:30 PM Golf Tournament

Sunday September 4, 2011

9:00 AM Veterans Village
Runs 9:00 AM through 8:00 PM

9:00 AM Arts and Crafts Show
Runs 9:00 AM through 6:00 PM
The Muny

10:00 AM Food and beverage

11:00 AM Entertainment (bands)
Runs 11:00 AM through 8:00 PM
Boeing Main Stage

Monday September 5, 2011

9:00 AM Veterans Village
Runs 9:00 AM through 8:00 PM

9:00 AM Arts and Crafts Show
Runs 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM
The Muny

10:00 AM Opening Ceremony
Presented by the Korean War Honor Guard
Korean War Memorial (behind Jewel Box)

10:00 AM Food and beverage

11:00 AM Entertainment (bands)
Runs 11:00 AM through 6:00 PM
Boeing Main Stage

 Veterans Festival in Forest Park - Web Site

Not only is St Louis - Forest Park home to many of the city's premier cultural institutions, but the park itself looks fantastic!

But twenty five years ago, Forest Park was a completely different place and not so inviting. It showed every bit of its age, and people really only drove through the park to get to the Zoo or the Art Museum.

A group of influential citizens and city leaders determined to restore the park to its former glory. They formed Forest Park Forever, and in 1995 began plans to raise $100 million and to use those funds for a massive revitalization of the entire park. In 2003, with most of the restoration work complete, the city and Forest Park Forever officially presented St. Louis with the treasure that is Forest Park today.

Forest Park Forever, a private, nonprofit organization, was founded in 1986 to restore, maintain and sustain Forest Park as one of America’s great urban public parks, for the enjoyment of all ~ now and forever. Over the past decade, more than $94 million has been invested in the restoration of this community treasure.

This weekend, we once again have the chance to show our appreciation, but also to gather as a community and celebrate in Forest Park. Festivities start on Friday and continue through the weekend. Drop by and show your support. Details are below.

Ribbon-cutting for the "Wheels and Heels" Dual Path Loop
Forest Park Visitor Center
Friday, June 24 - 11:30 a.m.

North Star Ice Cream Social
Forest Park Visitor Center
Saturday, June 25 - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

I Love Forest Park 5K
Upper Muny Parking Lot
Sunday, June 26 - 7:30 to 10:00 a.m.

Full Details can be found in this Forest Park 25th Anniversary Flyer (PDF)

Bye Bye Birdie
August 8 - 14, 2011

Sweet Apple, Ohio will never be the same! Rock-and roll idol Conrad Birdie is making a publicity stop there to give one lucky girl one last kiss before he reports to the US Army. Typical teen Kim McAfee is that one lucky girl! The news has Birdie’s fans fainting in the streets and burning up the telephone lines. This is the Tony®-winning classic, and the first hit musical about the rock-and-roll revolution. Pull on your pedal-pushers, join the fan club and say “hello” to Bye Bye Birdie!

Features the Songs - Put on a Happy Face, One Last Kiss, Kids and The Telephone Hour

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
August 1 - 7, 2011

Backwoodsman Adam Pontipee struts down from his mountain to find himself a bride from town. It’s love at first sight for Millie, a sweet and sassy gal who happily marries him and heads back up the mountain for an idyllic life with Adam. And his six brothers? Add six abductions of six town beauties, an avalanche, and a long, long winter for one of the greatest dance shows of the summer. This is the barn-raising, axe-jumping seven times everything musical!
Features the Songs

Bless Yore Beautiful Hide, Goin’ Cotin’ and Sobbin’ Women

Little Shop of Horrors
July 25 - 31, 2011

From the garden of un-earthly delights comes the all-singing, all-dancing, all-consuming musical, Little Shop of Horrors. Musical team Ashman & Menken created the backbeat for the skid row world of Seymour Krelbourn, the love his life, Audrey, and the man-hungry plant, Audrey II. Watch how one nebbish man is led down the primrose path by the insatiable demands of a plant bent on world domination. Don’t miss Little Shop of Horrors. It’ll grow on you.

Features the Songs - Somewhere That’s Green, Mushnick and Son and Suddenly Seymour

Singin' in the Rain
July 18 - 24, 2011

A man. A lamp post. An umbrella. Perhaps one of the most elegant and memorable musical moments of all time, and it’s in Singin’ in the Rain. The talkies are nudging out the silent movies, and screen idol Don Lockwood and his spoiled and nasal co-star Lina Lamont are struggling to make the transition. Don’s romance with the lovely and talented Cathy Seldon only complicates things further, and the result? Big dance romance and a happy Hollywood ending. Singin’ in the Rain. A glorious feeling!

Features the Songs - Singin’ in the Rain, Make ‘Em Laugh and Good Mornin’

The Little Mermaid
July 6 - 14, 2011

Meet Ariel, the little mermaid who is tired of flipping her fins and longs to be part of the fascinating world on dry land. Joining her are Sebastian, Ariel’s crabby sidekick; Ursula, the evil sea witch; Triton, King of the Sea and the handsome and human Prince Eric. Based on the Disney animated film and hit Broadway musical, The Little Mermaid is making its St. Louis debut at The Muny. So dive on in! Life is the bubbles, under the sea!

Features the Songs - Under the Sea, Part of Your World and Kiss the Girl

Kiss Me, Kate
June 27 - July 3, 2011

When that bawdy bard Shakespeare and the wickedly witty composer Cole Porter join forces you get two shows for the price of one! Kiss Me, Kate! A troupe of actors performing Taming of the Shrew find that their tempestuous real lives have a romantic and musical way of reprising their stage lives. A captivating score and delicious double plots make Kiss Me, Kate truly Wunderbar!

Features the Songs - Another Op’nin’, Another Show, So In Love and Brush Up Your Shakespeare

Legally Blonde
June 20 - 26, 2011

What would you do if you were a beautiful blonde majoring in fashion and shopping, and the man you loved said you weren’t serious enough for him? Duh! Go to Harvard Law School! Elle Woods packs up her pink computer and her tastefully accessorized toy Chihuahua, and heads east to redesign some tacky ivory towers. Based on the hit movie, Legally Blonde is a fresh and effervescent evening of musical fun, all wrapped up in a Tiffany bow!

Features the Songs: Omigod You Guys, Bend and Snap and Ireland

2011 Muny Opera Schedule of Events

All pre-show entertainment and activities are scheduled to take place on performance nights from 7:00pm to 7:45pm unless otherwise noted.

PLEASE NOTE: All dates and times are subject to change.

Legally Blonde  June 20 - 26, 2011

Features the Songs  - Omigod You Guys, Bend and Snap and Ireland

Kiss Me, Kate  June 27 - July 3, 2011

Features the Songs - Another Op’nin’, Another Show, So In Love and Brush Up Your Shakespeare

The Little Mermaid  July 6 - 14, 2011

Features the Songs - Under the Sea, Part of Your World and Kiss the Girl

Singin' in the Rain  July 18 - 24, 2011

Features the Songs - Singin’ in the Rain, Make ‘Em Laugh and Good Mornin’

Little Shop of Horrors July 25 - 31, 2011

Features the Songs - Somewhere That’s Green, Mushnick and Son and Suddenly Seymour

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers August 1 - 7, 2011

Features the Songs - Bless Yore Beautiful Hide, Goin’ Cotin’ and Sobbin’ Women

Bye Bye Birdie August 8 - 14. 2011

Features the Songs - Put on a Happy Face, One Last Kiss, Kids and The Telephone Hour

Pick out your best costumes and bring your camera as we do our annual Rock 'n Roll Halloween Costume Dance with St. Louis' #1 Oldies Rock 'n Roll Band, THE SMASH BAND. Doors open 7:30pm. Dancing 8:30-12:30am. Admission is $15 per person. All reserved tables must be pre-purchased. Call 314-664-8000 to reserve you group now! $500 in cash prizes for the best costumes!

Event Details: 7:30 p.m., October 16, Chaifetz Arena, 1 S. Compton Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63103

The Fall Nationals Monster Truck Spectacular is coming to Chaifetz Arena at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16.

The Fall Nationals Monster Truck Spectacular features custom designed machines built for racing with short, high-powered bursts of speed. These monsters are on a mission of demolition, as the all-star lineup of trucks will compete in side-by-side racing and freestyle, providing the audience with an action-packed show.

The world-famous Bigfoot will face off with "Bounty Hunter" in a rematch that highlights the return of monster trucks to Chaifetz Arena. The Saint Louis University community has the opportunity to save $5 on select price levels!

Click here and enter the password "GSLU" for the discount.

The discount is valid through 3 p.m. October 15, 2010.

The original Builders of the country’s biggest and baddest national monument in the entire world will be on hand October 30 to share with visitors first-hand recollections of the construction of the St Louis Gateway Arch, which marks the 45th anniversary of its completion this month.

These awesome builders, who were the most skilled in their trade in the 1960s, will be at the visitors center of the Gateway Arch at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to share private memorabilia and photos of their experience.

The National Park Service awarded a contract to Northbrook, Illinois based structural engineering firm Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates for a structural study of the Gateway Arch, a move officials said was under way before reports surfaced last month about corrosion problems 17,246-ton monument to western expansion.

Nine hundred tons of stainless steel was used to build the 630-foot Arch, construction on which began Feb. 12, 1963 and finished on October 28, 1965 at a cost of $13 million.

Also last month, officials announced the winner of the international design competition for the overhaul of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. The competition guidelines called for a budget of $300 million, but actual costs could be much greater.

Children attending the October 30 “Meet the Builders” event can learn about the construction of the Gateway Arch at an activities area that includes puzzles, coloring pages, and tabletop and floor interactive arch building blocks. Birthday cake will be available for visitors in the Levee Mercantile, while supplies last.

The event is being presented by the Jefferson National Parks Association with support from the National Park Service at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial as part of the anniversary celebration. The Gateway Arch is part of the Core of Discovery, a multi-faceted, downtown destination designed to attract local families and increase visibility of the attractions and activities in downtown St. Louis.

Make sure you stop by and wish the Arch a happy birthday! :)