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Explore & Experience

Even though we’ve had a mild winter this year, we think most of us would agree that we're looking forward to getting outside more, exploring and seeing those spring flowers and trees blooming.

Just like the spring brings renewal and freshness to our land, we as individuals should try to stay fresh and new, and leave room for trying new places and things. Maybe you’ve been in a rut, or your calendar has been too full for "adventures" and “exploration,” but it doesn't have to be something big and crazy. It can be driving around a part of the county you’ve never been to, walking a different trail or finding a fun new place you’ve been meaning to visit.

Our hope is that this issue encourages you to make room for exploration. To prioritize time away from the regular schedule of life. To get the kids off screens, and to lose yourselves on a trail or in a book. To schedule that trip you’ve been thinking about, to make time for the things that matter most to you, but often come last on the calendar.

If April showers bring May flowers, make time to play in the rain! I did that as a kid and I loved it. Be sure to post your experiences on our Facebook and Instagram pages. We’d love to see your adventures!

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April 2023

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inside the issue The Explore Issue APRIL 2023 ON THE COVER DEPARTMENTS 4 Lifestyle Letter 8 City Scene 12 Business Monthly 16 Local Experiences 20 Outdoor Living HOME SERVICES 26 Must See ENTERTAINMENT 32 Hot Spot ENTERTAINMENT 40 Athlete Life SPORTS + RECREATION 46 How To ARTS + CULTURE 50 Road Trip TRAVEL 52 Events 32 26 40 FEATURED 20 More Than Green Thumbs Boost Yards, Gardens With Tips From And Adventures To Passiglia Landscape, Nursery & Garden Center 26 The Muny Premieres Four New Shows, Brings Back Favorites Bravo To The St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre’s 105th Season 32 Explore STL’s New Entertainment Playground City Foundry STL Offers So Much To Experience In Campaign Against Boredom 40 Baseball/Sports Yield Life’s Lessons Cardinals Manager Looks Forward To New Redbird Season And New App Developed With Wife Photography: Courtesy of VS St. Louis Cardinals Manager Oliver Marmol and wife Amber Marmol. 20 6

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Where neighbors can see and be seen.

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1-6: BOCA STL Female Doctors Galentine’s hosted in-studio. They provided fabulous wellness-inspired experiences for St Louis female doctors, a luxury wellness swag bag and lots of networking. 7: Clayton Fire Department Lt./Medical Officer Jeff Tobin was named an EMS1’s 2022 Rising Leader.
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8: Clayton Fire Department engineer Steve Wood retired after 30-plus years on B-crew. 9: 13th Annual STL Teen Talent finalist: Ariana Kroegger, singer, Clayton High School senior 10: 13th Annual STL Teen Talent finalist: Saisha Bhutani, traditional Indian dancer, Clayton High School junior 11: 13th Annual STL Teen Talent finalist: Cindy Yan, pianist, Ladue Horton Watkins High School junior 12: 13th Annual STL Teen Talent finalist: Drum Warriors Ensemble, drummers, Clayton High School plus others. 13: 314 Day Foundation presents STL Influencer Mixer at Busch Stadium 14: Publishers Kelley and Gordon enjoyed 314 Day Foundation’s STL Influencer Mixer FOX PERFORMING ARTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOX PERFORMING ARTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOX PERFORMING ARTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION WARREN 360 MEDIA WARREN 360 MEDIA
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15: Jami Ballantine and her 314 Day Foundation Crew. 16: STL Influencers enjoying the dugout at Busch Stadium 314 Day Mixer. 17: Influencers enjoying the dugout at Busch Stadium at 314 Day Foundation Mixer. 18: Signature Mixer served at 314 Day Foundation STL Influencer event.

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Hearth & Soul Donates To Ladue Education/ Alumni Association

Hearth & Soul, a boutique located at 9640 Clayton Road, recently chose Ladue Education Foundation & Alumni Association as their nonprofit partner. This means that throughout one month, 100% of the net profits from the sale of the Alixx Demilune Epure Candle were donated to the foundation/association. The Hearth & Soul store team previously donated sales revenue from this candle line to support the Red Cross of Greater St. Louis.

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Rams' Fans Include Local, Proud School Resource Officer

In recognition of National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, one local police officer especially got into the spirit of being on The Rams team. School Resource Officer and City of Ladue Police Officer Rick Ramirez was honored by the Ladue School District, the Ladue Police Department, and most importantly the students he sees every day. SROs help keep schools safe and cultivate positive relationships with students, families, staff and communities.

French Firefighter Visits Clayton

Clayton Fire Department staffers recently welcomed a firefighter from France to the station: Vincent Allard, the father-in-law of city employee Hobie Kropp, as he was in town visiting. Vincent and CFD members shared experiences, operational differences and compared the equipment of the French and American fire services. Vincent's daughter, Manon Allard-Kropp, served as a translator.

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The best places and things to do in our area.

You only live once; make the most of it! Choose your next adventure and broaden your horizons, increase your heart rate, and try something new that will fill your bucket.

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TENTH LIFE CAT RESCUE: This Cats n' Mats Yoga open-level class on April 20 with Dena French is a fundraiser for maintaining cats seeking permanent homes; tickets $15 each. 3202 Cherokee St., St. Louis, MO

BALLOONS OVER ST. LOUIS : Hot air balloon rides for two passengers and the pilot, includes flight, first-flight certificate, replica balloon pin and bottle of champagne or non-alcoholic beverages. 995 Stonecastle Drive, St. Paul, MO

HIDDEN VALLEY SKI RESORT: Get a rush and spectacular views from the four-span ZipTour zip line adventure (280 feet long, 1,640 feet long, 2,850 feet long, 1,500 ft. long). 17409 Hidden Valley Drive, Wildwood, MO

SKYDIVE ST. LOUIS: Co-owners Jake Strain and Luke Church practice safety protocols in congruence with the USPA requirements for certification. 1249 Airport Road, Sullivan, MO

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More Than Green Thumbs

BOOST YARDS, GARDENS WITH TIPS FROM AND ADVENTURES TO PASSIGLIA LANDSCAPE, NURSERY & GARDEN CENTER

One local landscaping and garden design center team is busy this spring helping those within the St. Louis metropolitan area to create stunning outdoor, beloved spaces. While it's true Chris Passiglia was figuratively 'born' into the landscaping profession, learning the trade side-by-side with his father and brothers, he also grew into a distinctive landscape design leader in his own right, as owner and operator of Passiglia Landscape, Nursery & Garden Center in Wildwood.

The Passiglia business started as a produce and nursery plants retailer in 1950 on Broadway next to Produce Row in downtown St. Louis. The nursery was moved to its current 10-acre location at 1855 Highway 109 in 1990, after which Chris developed the landscape design and installation division.

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“Our mission is to provide customers with the highest quality materials that are maintained meticulously by passionate, horticulturally minded individuals. We truly care about customers' successes and investments. We provide innovative designs and professional services, with a commitment to each client through attention to detail, timely communication and superior customer service," says Chris.

"We promise unmatched service and delivery for all outdoor living needs.”

Current Passiglia landscaping design services are robust and thorough, covering two- and three-dimensional plans and installations for both residential and commercial projects. They provide trimming, mulching, fertilizing and pest control for outdoor landscaping plants, too. "We also handle landscape lighting, irrigation systems and drainage solutions," adds Chris.

Now with three decades in this landscape business, Chris and his team continue to branch out through new horticulture and landscape industry options. They offer thousands of plants,

from perennials and Missouri natives to shrubs, trees, veggies and fruit bushes. Customers may request on-site landscape design consultations.

Chris says the team also enjoys collaborating on people’s original, one-of-a-kind designs.

The company's outdoor living design services include pergolas, patios, outdoor kitchens and firepits. Additionally, they can provide retaining walls and rock paver designs.

"Customers also appreciate being able to keep their outdoor areas looking good throughout the year with our seasonal color planting service," Chris adds.

Furthermore, décor and accessories at the Passiglia Garden Center have been freshened for this spring season. Shoppers can choose from among gardening gifts, supplies and tools, products from local craftsmen and artisans, patio decor, bird baths, bird feeders, trellises, flower pots, planters, wind chimes, statues and stepping stones.

Chris says team members' roles range from buyers, managers, project coordinators and production supervisors to customer

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service representatives, landscape architects and designers. "We all relish opportunities to engage with customers to provide information or tips, and to address questions."

Some topics they routinely address include watering regimens for plants or lawns, how to make seasonal planters, good ways to protect trees or shrubs, steps to decorate patios, proper ways to use fertilizers, and the best bets regarding heat- or drought-resistant plants for local summers.

Classes and workshops are scheduled throughout the year on location, along with special events and festivals. This year, Passiglia launched a podcast, TO THE ROOT, during which individuals can hear tips, advice and stories with host and Passiglia manager Julie Evans Straatmann, along with a variety of guests.

During 2022, the nursery team added a fall festival to the lineup, complete with sales, vendors, live music,

photo ops and food trucks. For updates regarding future special events, those interested may check the Passiglia website or sign up for the group's newsletter.

A fourth generation of family landscaping interests is blooming. Chris' son, Cameron Passiglia, serves in plant health/maintenance and sales roles at the nursery. He's been working at the nursery for five-plus years learning the various aspects of the business. Cameron also works with the landscape crews from time to time.

"We want customers to have the best experiences, products and services possible. A finished landscape that reflects clients' dreams, and surpasses their expectations of beauty and function, is our mission and passion," adds Chris.

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“This winter, the Passiglia Landscape, Nursery & Garden Center team completed a major remodel of the garden center to provide beneficial customer changes and more décor options for this spring.”
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THE MUNY PREMIERES FOUR NEW SHOWS, BRINGS BACK FAVORITES

One of the most iconic and historic St. Louis activities to enjoy with family and friends every summer is The St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre.

The Muny’s 105th Season is bursting with premieres, comedies, romance and magic! The 2023 season kicks off with The Muny premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Story (June 12-18), followed by the Muny favorite, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (June 22–30); Chess makes its Muny premiere, in partnership with the World Chess Hall of Fame and Saint Louis Chess Club (July 5–11); the epic love story, West Side Story returns to the Muny stage (July 15–21); also returning to the stage after over a decade is the comedy to die for, Little Shop of Horrors (July 25–31); the long-awaited Muny premiere of Rent finally arrives (August 4–10) and the grand finale of the season is the divine musical comedy, Sister Act (August 14–20).

Single tickets go on sale May 22.

“We are featuring a premier collection of artists, many of whom have created great work on our stage in the past,” says Muny Artistic Director

and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson. “Our 2023 season promises to be a wonderful adventure for our audience and our community, and I can’t wait for June!”

“One of the greatest gifts we have is the opportunity to ask our audience what productions they want to see each year and from my earliest days as an usher, and still now, I am always excited by our audience’s energy around the season survey,” says Muny President and CEO Kwofe Coleman. “That excitement is doubled and the relationship with the audience only deepened in a year like this where we will be presenting so many of the most requested productions from the survey."

"Season 105 will be a thrilling journey that we cannot wait to go on with our audience,” adds Kwofe.

Don’t forget to show up early for the Preshow Festival prior to each Muny show, from 6:45-8 p.m. Each summer, The Muny welcomes more than 100 community organizations, theatre troupes and musical acts for preshow entertainment. What better way to kick off a night at the theatre than by

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supporting St. Louis’ bustling arts scene? As a matter of fact, City Lifestyle magazines will be hosting a pre-show on June 29, so please mark your calendars for that.

Muny guests can treat themselves to dinner before the show at one of The Muny’s cafes or unpack a picnic on the grass. Several picnic tables are located around the grounds, but guests may want to bring an extra-large blanket just in case.

Café One’s menu at The Muny features a delicious blend of grab-and-go favorites, such as pizzas, sandwiches, finger foods and frozen treats.

And the new Culver Pavilion is now available for dining, including a walk-up service with signature cocktails from the bar and a selection of self-serve gourmet hors d’ oeuvres, as well as the new dining experience featuring bistro-style seating and delicious charcuterie selections, hot appetizers and vegetarian options. Dine under this covered pavilion surrounded by the beautiful sights of Forest Park and enjoy live music and entertainment from the East Pre-show Stage.

It’s sure to be another great season under the stars at The Muny. For tickets or more information, visit Muny.org or call 314.361.1900.

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City Foundry STL Offers So Much To Experience In Campaign Against Boredom

Whether seeking family flicks, live music, the region's first-ever Food Hall, weeknight happy hours or the next big events, the entertainment hub at 3730 Foundry Way offers many adventures. With 17 kitchens, 13 local shops, history exhibits, upscale tech-infused mini golf games, photo-realistic murals and creative workspaces, City Foundry STL quickly became a popular destination after opening in August 2021.

Oh, and free parking is available on-site and nearby. Weekly trivia , sponsored by Quest Trivia St. Louis, occurs on Thursday evenings in the Food Hall from 7-9 p.m. Attendees claim competition is rigorous. Prizes are donated by 4 Hands Brewing Company.

The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema offers new movie releases, classics as well as films shown only there. In addition, they serve a full, multicourse menu where every meal is prepared from scratch. It includes favorites such as cheeseburgers, pizzas and fresh-from-theoven chocolate chip cookies. They also have handcrafted custom cocktails, soft drinks, award-winning milkshakes and 30 beers on tap.

A super-fun, new scoring system is in place at Puttshack,whichisa tech-infusedmini-golfspace whereat the golf balls track gameplay and competitors can earn, or lose, points based on how they play. This game was specially designed for hosting birthday parties, high school reunions, office parties, wedding showers and special occasions.  They also offer beer pong.

Just freshly opened during March at the site is City Winery, which brings a culinary-cultural experience for St. Louisans and urban wine enthusiasts passionate about music. Matt Sorth, spokesperson for the Foundry's property management team, says this new space will accommodate 250 guests. "We'll hold signature concerts, live performances, food/wine experiences, private events, upscale dining options and comedian performances there," he adds.

Kitchens at the Foundry serve up a variety of cuisines, including authentic and customizable Belgian waffles (as seen on ABC's Shark Tank), Asian-Mexican fusion, popsicles, cheesecakes, burgers, pizza, tacos, Creole meals, soups, salads, desserts, Caribbean cuisine, chicken rotisserie, sandwiches,  desserts, toasted ravioli and other options. Organizers made sure to have gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options, as well. (This overall development is located within a previously food desert for St. Louis.)

For groups of 40-plus, The Foundry offers a Food Hall ‘wristband experience’ where participants can try any kitchen options by showing wristbands. Meals are paid for afterward by the event host. To schedule this, email info@cityfoundrystl.com.

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert selections are there for the picking.

Note that all tables in the Food Hall are first come/first sit, in the spirit of celebrating community and bringing the city together.

On Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m., enjoy live music in the Food Hall from all genres of St. Louis artists, including jazz, acoustic, rock, folk and popular cover songs.

Foundry Way is home to an 'intentionally not average shopping center.' Instead, it's a retail spot where local, vibrant brands with local roots have sprung from dedicated teams who are committed to having a real St. Louis impact. Accessories, clothing, vintage fashion, sneakers, art, groceries, home décor, housewares, sporting equipment, daily skincare essentials, jewelry, office items, wellness products and beloved gifts can be secured there.

OTHER FUN FACTS ABOUT THIS INTERESTING HUB DESTINATION:

• Originally built in 1929 by Century Electric as a foundry, City Foundry STL is a transformative new “live, work, play” community in Midtown St. Louis. It celebrates St. Louis’ history while invigorating its current community by creating something brand new within familiar walls.

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• The City Foundry is now an estimated 15-acre renovation site costing $300 million. The development is owned by full-service design/ construction firm Lawrence Group and Steve Smith, CEO.

• The Foundry is 100% compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. There's elevator access on all levels of the parking garage. All areas in the Food Hall are wheelchair accessible as well.

• Visitors can leverage free Wi-Fi, no password necessary.

• Dogs are allowed outside on the City Foundry property and are welcome on the patio, but only registered service animals are allowed indoors.

• Select kitchens in the Food Hall have online ordering options and menus available.

• The Foundry is believed to have resulted in 800-plus new permanent jobs for the metropolitan region.

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• City Foundry STL won the Novogradac HTC Award for Non-Residential Development that Best Exemplifies Major Community Impact.

At press time, hours of operation for the Foundry's Food Hall were updated to the following later times:

Sundays: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mondays through Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Life’s Lessons

Cardinals Manager Looks Forward To New Redbird Season And New App Developed With Wife

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St. Louis Cardinals Manager Oliver Marmol's life revolves around sports on and off t he diamond.

Of course, he admires various public and group elements of The Lou, but one recent initiative undertaken with his wife, Amber, remains personal to his core values. When Oli was a coach in the Cardinals’ minor league system in 2013, he and Amber went on a weeklong mission to an orphanage in Central America. As devout Christians, they saw dire needs there, which Amber says ignited their desire to build something sustainable to give back to the next generation. They eventually launched a new program through an artificial intelligence-driven app to raise charitable funds while also helping youths, in general, to excel in life and sports.

"Shortly after a mission trip we took to poverty-stricken areas of Guatemala, we got this idea aimed at helping aspiring youth, not only in sports but in every day. Naturally, we started with baseball but it

quickly expanded into various sports," recalls Amber.

Oli says it was the most poverty they'd ever seen firsthand, and it changed the way they approached their own lives and finances. "There was a village of kids who were eating only one meal every three days."

Amber suggested that she and Oli start a company through which he would provide baseball lessons to young players and 50% of the revenue would go to a feeding center in Guatemala. So they did. Based on the initial approach, they were able to write a check to the orphanage that allowed the youth to eat three meals a day for about six or seven months. Amber decided unequivocally that wasn't enough.

"Our hearts started with international interests. But the more we thought about it, we realized that we had helpful sports-related information that could help kids of all ages in lifelong ways. Tips about perseverance, principles, work ethic and mental approaches to challenges," says Amber,

who developed a business strategy for what became the app so that youths could access lessons that would figuratively open doors for them.

The Marmols' commitment and creativity led to co-founding Versus (VS), a new sports edtech platform combining world-class athletes and conversational video artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver video content that provides lessons to young athletes. The app was launched in August 2022. Additional co-founders were Mike Shildt, former manager of the Cardinals, and Trey Nielsen, former professional baseball player.

Amber says, "We wanted to help elevate and empower kids in life. That's what gets us excited about it."

VS includes well-known baseball names, including Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith, as well as St. Louis Cardinals' stars Albert Pujols and Adam Wainwright. Among those who provide softball instruction and tips on the app are Jennie Finch and Jessica Mendoza.

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Oliver and Amber Marmol / Photo courtesy of VS

“VERSUS (VS) IS A REVOLUTIONARY DIGITAL LEARNING APP THAT GIVES ATHLETES

The app now includes soccer-based tips as well, from Olympians and champions, such as Tyler Adams, Tim Howard, Kelley O’Hara, Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger and David Copeland-Smith.

Each of the professional athletes featured on VS were asked at least 600 questions on a spectrum of topics. Users then may ask questions and receive answers in real-time in conversational AI technology built by StoryFile. It even includes ideas about how to perform under pressure and deal with social or peer issues.

Future content on VS is expected to cover related, performance-optimizing factors, such as nutrition, fitness recovery and sleep regimens.

To locate this app, visit Apple's online App Store and locate Versus Interactive/Sports Performance Training. The VS course content includes a three-day free trial. The cost of an annual membership to VS is $199, however, it's currently being offered at $129 for a limited time. Customers have unlimited access to all courses and questions, along with behind-the-scenes content.

VS contributes 10% of the topline revenue to charitable organizations that focus on development and access for underserved youth around the United States.

"We hope and want youths who access the app to learn that succeeding in life, as it is in sports, is a process. It's OK to fail during that process because people that they admire

also have done that; it's just part of reaching goals," says Amber.

"The concept of having staying power, or tenacity, is especially important in today's social media environment. We want youths to know not to be afraid of their personal journeys."

WHAT'S IN STORE FOR THE 2023 REDBIRDS SEASON?

Oliver was promoted from bench coach in 2022 to become the youngest current manager in major league baseball at age 35 -- five years younger than the next-youngest manager, in fact. He infused a variety of experiences to now leading the team, based on being the Cardinals' first base coach as of the 2017 season. Before the 2019 season, the Cardinals shifted him to bench coach. On Oct. 25, 2021, he was promoted to manager of the Cardinals.

As one of the nation's oldest and most successful professional baseball clubs, Oli leads a Cardinals' roster of 12 coaches, who cover game planning, hitting, pitching, the bench, the bases and the bullpen.

At press time, the Cardinals were already doing well at spring training in Jupiter, Fla.

"I'm looking forward to this upcoming baseball season because the team and coaches have really nice chemistry and dynamics already," says Oli.

As 11-Time World Series Champions, the Cardinals’ 2023 season spans March 30 through Oct. 1.

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Easter Activities

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1. Painting Easter Eggs

Bring out the colorful paint and brushes! Decorate your Easter eggs with the brightest colors and unique designs.

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Bake yummy Easter themed treats! Don’t forget to decorate with jelly beans and chocolate eggs!

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Take a white paper bag, cut out and glue on ears, and draw a bunny face! Use this goody bag to surprise friends with Easter goodies.

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events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

APRIL 8TH

Honeysuckle Hack

CITY OF LADUE'S DEER CREEK

NATURE PRESERVE - STREAM

TEAM #6240 | 9:00 AM

This outdoor activity is for families and is a great way for NHS students to add to their service hours. The preserve was formerly called Edie's Mulch Pile. It's at 9810 S. Outer 40 Drive, 63124, on the I-64 service road just south of Clayton Road and the Highway 40/I-64 overpass. Register, find an accurate map and details here:  CleanLadueDeerCreek.weebly.com

APRIL 15TH

Paint Night: 'Spring

Into Florals' Candle

Pouring Workshop

CLAYTON WINEHOUSE | 3:30 PM

Join Bolden Candle Co. for a floral-themed candle-pouring workshop to celebrate the spring season. Clayton Winehouse will provide a three-wine flight tasting. Each ticket ($60 per person) includes all supplies needed to create an 11-ounce custom-scented candle; champagne toast; wine handpicked by Clayton Winehouse; and snacks/non-alcoholic refreshments. Class is 75 minutes; candles should be in a solid state to transport.

APRIL 22ND-23RD

St. Louis Earth Day Festival

MUNICIPAL THEATRE

ASSOCIATION/FOREST PARK | 11:00 AM

Celebrate with food from local Green Dining Alliance restaurants, a beer garden, music, informational programs and activities via 200 vendors at nonprofit earthday365's

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annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival. This year's theme is "Go Circular!" to emphasize the "Reuse" in Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Learn about sustainable practices, organizations, products and services. Visit EarthDay-365. org/Festival for more information.

APRIL 22ND

2023 Strength Works Open Weightlifting Competition

STRENGTH WORKS | 8:00 AM

This competition is a USAW Sanctioned Weightlifting Meet for lifters of all ages and experience levels. All Divisions in both men's and women's classes. All weights used in kilograms. All entries must be received by April 23; registration Fee is $75 each. Call 502.905.2189 and ask for Zach Huse (owner/coach/meet director), or go to TeamStrengthWorks.com

APRIL 26TH

St. Louis Go Red For Women

THE RITZ-CARLTON | 11:00 AM

Since 2004, the Go Red for Women movement has educated millions of women about their No. 1 killer: cardiovascular disease. Circle of Red is an inspirational group of dedicated supporters. For more information or questions about this event, which runs through 2 p.m., email contact Rosie.Schott@heart.org. To learn more about the group's year-round campaign, including leadership and sponsors, visit AHAStLouis.ejoinme.org

APRIL 28TH

Clayton Pool Dive

CENTER OF CLAYTON | 6:00 PM

This scheduled event is an open invite for all certified divers to go to the pool and test out skills. If any equipment is needed, send an email to equipment@lifewaters.org. The pool is available for this event until 8:30 p.m.

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