Wednesday, June 13, 2012
'Patch' has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Here are James Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens, ages 11 & up.
Award-winning author James Patterson and Patch are teaming up to promote summer reading. Patterson has given us book lists for four age groups. (Keep your eye out for lists for kids ages 8-12, 6-9 and 2-7!) Each list comes with a little something for everyone—fantasy, adventure, and of course, love. Read one or read ‘em all! If we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! The ReadKiddoRead program features Patterson’s picks for the summer. Find reviews of these books and more in the Advanced Reads section of ReadKiddoRead.com. Let's get started with some great advanced reads for Tweens and Teens: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs A thrilling reading experience which combines fantasy with haunting vintage…
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Representatives from Kirkwood Parks and Recreation presented their initial site plan for the a park in development at Avery Drive and Harrison Avenue.
The Kirkwood Parks and Recreation Department is one step closer to completing a park at the intersection of Avery Drive and Harrison Avenue. Parks and Recreation Director Murray Pounds presented the master plan for the newly planned park to residents at Kirkwood's North Kirkwood Middle School last week. The presentation followed a meeting in May when the department asked residents for input on the design of the park. The park's master plan shows two seperate playground areas spread across the 3/4 acre lot, one designated for children ages 2 to 5, the other for children 6 to 12. The proposed playground equipment is sleek, modern and made of steel. Pounds said this was important to keep the park open and spacious. "We didn't go for the …
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North Middle School
11287 Manchester Rd, Saint Louis, MO
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
We give you a few ideas of how to get out and have fun with your kids.
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- Owen Skoler
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
Here's our weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! When/Where: Ongoing at Webster Groves Recreation Complex, #33 East Glendale Rd., Webster Groves, MO is the start point. Why Go: The sun's returning and the trails are calling. Walking is a great way to get outside with your kids. Plus, the walk is designed to appeal to people of all ages. Pricing: Free
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Webster Groves Recreation Complex
33 E Glendale Rd, Saint Louis, MO
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Kirkwood Community Center
111 S Geyer Rd, Saint Louis, MO
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2505 S Brentwood Blvd, Saint Louis, MO
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
This week, we single out five local boutiques, each one offering something a little different from the next.
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- Gwen Ragno
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Shopping locally is a great way to support your community by keeping your neighbors in business. This week, Patch picks five locally owned boutiques that offer a refreshing relief from the big box stores. Let us know in the comments what your own picks are.
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Lass & Laddie
161 W Jefferson Ave, Saint Louis, MO
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Plowsharing Crafts
137 W Jefferson Ave, Saint Louis, MO
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Daisy Clover
8146 Big Bend Blvd, Saint Louis, MO
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BLUSH Boutique
110 N Clay Ave, Kirkwood, MO
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9739 Manchester Rd, Saint Louis, MO
Rung
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Pam
10:37 am on Friday, February 25, 2011
We'd like to introduce you to Ginger & Mary Ann Boutique at 151 W. Jefferson. We opened in mid-September and offer fashionable, age-appropriate clothing, jewelry and accessories for women size 4-14. Our friendly atmosphere encourages women to drop in, bring a few items from their closet they can't figure out what to do with and talk with us about updating their look. We live and work in Kirkwood … more ›