Wednesday, April 13

ST. LOUIS PUBLISHERS MEETING: The St. Louis Publishers Association meets at 7 p.m. April 13 at the Brentwood Community Center, 2505 Brentwood Blvd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for networking. Guest speakers Angela Atkinson and Will Hanke discuss the topic "Beyond the Blog — Increasing Your Internet Presence." There is no cost for members; guests pay $10 cash or check only. Visit www.stlouispublishers.org.

MEET THE AUTHOR: The River Valley Authors Series presents author Angie Fox from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 13 at the Gallery at Chesterfield Arts, 444 Chesterfield Center. The event is free and open to the public. Visit www.chesterfieldarts.org.

Thursday, April 14

"THREE LITTLE PIGS": The Piwacket Theatre for Children presents "Three Little Pigs" at 10:30 a.m. April 14 and 11 a.m. April 16 at the Black Cat Theatre, 2810 Sutton Blvd. in Maplewood. Tickets cost $12 and are available by calling (314) 781-8300 or online at www.blackcattheatre.org.

ARBOR DAY CEREMONY: Ellisville holds an Arbor Day ceremony at 2 p.m. April 14 at the Park Administration Center at Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Road. Seedlings are distributed by the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the fourth-grade classes from St. John's Lutheran School of Ellisville present a program on trees. Call (636) 227-7508 or visit www.ellisville.mo.us.

KIDS BANQUET: The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery honors area volunteers during its 25th annual Kids Banquet from 5 to 7 p.m. April 14 at the Creve Coeur Government Center, 300 N. New Ballas Road. Visit www.crisisnurserykids.org.

LADIES NIGHT OUT SHOPPING BOUTIQUE: The St. Louis Alumnae Panhellenic Association hosts its second annual Ladies Night Out Shopping Boutique scholarship fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 14 at Meadowbrook Country Club, 200 Meadowbrook Country Club Estates in Ballwin. The event features the wares of 30 women-owned businesses, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, coffee, tea and a cash bar. Proceeds go to the St. Louis Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship Fund. Tickets cost $25 each and are available online at stlpanhellenic.org. Contact Sheila at info@stlpanhellenic.org or (314) 249-6571.

ARTWORLD ASSOCIATION MEETING: The Artworld Association meets April 14 at First Congregational Church of Webster Groves, 10 W. Lockwood Ave., with the competition at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Michael McClure presents an oil demonstration.

"THE SOUND OF MUSIC": The Kirkwood High Players performs Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music" at 7 p.m. April 14-16, with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m., in the Keating Performance Center at Kirkwood High School, 801 W. Essex Ave. Proceeds benefit 2012 travel opportunities for the KH Players. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $7 for students and may be purchased at the door. For ticket information, visit www.kirkwoodschools.org/khs/arts/drama.php or call (314) 213-6100, ext. 1425.

"SEUSSICAL": St. John Vianney High School's Griffin Theatre presents the musical "Seussical" at 7:30 p.m. April 14-17 at the school, 1311 S. Kirkwood Road. Tickets cost $5 or $4 for students and seniors. To reserve tickets, call (314) 965-4853, ext. 763.

Friday, April 15

ADVENTURES IN LEARNING: The Shepherd's Center of Webster-Kirkwood, 1333 W. Lockwood Ave. in Glendale, presents Adventures in Learning classes for older adults at 9:10, 10:10 and 11:10 a.m. until noon April 15. Topics include "International Red Cross: The Political Implications," "The Conductor's Role" and "Reflections on Cemetery Searches." The cost for all programs is $8 and includes breakfast at 8:30 a.m. To register, contact (314) 395-0988 or shepherdcenter@websterhhillsumc.org. Visit www.shepherdscenter-wk.org.

FISH FRY: Immaculate Conception, 2934 Marshall Ave. in Maplewood, holds a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. every Friday through April 22. Call (314) 645-3307.

FISH FRY: The Manchester American Legion Post hosts a fish fry from 4 to 7:30 p.m. April 15 at 225 Old Sulphur Springs Road in Manchester. Call (636) 391-9424.

FISH FRY: St. Joseph Church, located one block south of Manchester and Sulphur Springs roads in Manchester, holds a fish fry from 4:15 to 7:15 p.m. April 15. Call Stephanie at (636) 227-8596.

FISH FRY: St. Richard Parish, 11223 Schuetz Road in Creve Coeur, holds a fish fry from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 15.

FISH FRY: The Incarnate Word Council, Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary, serves fish fry dinners from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 15 at the Incarnate Word Parish Hall, 13416 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield. Call (314) 576-5366.

FISH FRY: St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School, 2618 S. Brentwood Blvd. in Brentwood, holds a fish fry from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 15 and 4 to 7:30 p.m. April 22. Proceeds benefit the St. Mary Magdalen Foundation.

OPENING RECEPTION: An opening reception for "Florida, the Tropical Bliss," an exhibit by Vic Mastis, is from 6 to 9 p.m. April 15 at Gateway Gallery, 7921 Forsyth Blvd. in Clayton. Also on display are Karen Antrim's pinch pots and horse sculptures with organic glazes, Marty Ryan's paintings and Sandy Moriarty's photography. The exhibit runs through May 21. Admission is free. Call (314) 402-1959 or visit www.gatewaygalleryonline.com.

BED BUGS PROGRAM: The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield, holds a Bed Bugs program for children ages 3 to 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 15 and 22. The program highlights spiders April 15 and butterflies April 22, and features stories, games and a snack. The cost is $15 per child and one adult. Registration is required. Visit www.mobot.org/classes or call (314) 577-5140.

TRIVIA NIGHT: Pattonville High School hosts a trivia night at 6:30 p.m. April 15 in the school cafeteria, 2497 Creve Coeur Mill Road. All proceeds benefit the class of 2011 all-night graduation party. The cost is $80 for an eight-person team or $10 for players without a team who would like to be assigned to a table. Light snacks, soda and water are provided. Players may bring their own food. Contact Assistant Principal Luke Lammers at (314) 213-8051, ext 8015, or llammers@psdr3.org.

SHABBAT DINNER: Aish St. Louis hosts a traditional Shabbat Dinner with Mimi's homemade challah at 7 p.m. April 15 at the "Firehouse," 457 N. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. Dinner is preceded at 6 p.m. by a candle-lighting, learners service in English and children's Shabbat learning and activities program. The discussion is on "Bitter Herbs: The Jewish View of Suffering." The cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children; admission is free for children younger than age 5. For reservations, contact (314) 862-2474 or cwolff@aish.com.

SPRING REPERTORY CONCERT: COCAdance and Ballet Eclectica present "Intent" as their spring repertory concert at 7 p.m. April 15 and 2 p.m. April 16-17 at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave. in University City. Tickets cost $15, $10 for students with ID, and are available online at www.cocastl.org.

ADULT EGG HUNT: The Ballwin, Ellisville and Manchester parks departments host an egg hunt for adults age 21 and older at 7:30 p.m. April 15 at Vlasis Park, on Park Drive off Holloway Road in Ballwin. The egg hunt is held rain or shine and is followed by a bonfire. Bring your own snacks and drinks and a flashlight. The cost is $10 per person. Call (636) 227-7508.

"TILL WE HAVE FACES": The Mustard Seed Theatre performs "Till We Have Faces" by C.S. Lewis April 15-May 1 at the Fontbonne University Black Box Theatre, 6800 Wydown Blvd. in Clayton. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, with Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. April 23 and 30 and a pay what you can/pay with a can performance at 8 p.m. April 21; there is no performance April 24. Tickets cost $20 for general admission or $15 for seniors age 65 and older and students. Visit mustardseedtheatre.com.

ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT: Maryland Heights holds its annual Easter egg hunt for adults at 8:15 p.m. April 15 at Vago Park, 2700 Fee Fee Road. Bring a flashlight to search for eggs containing prizes. Tickets cost $10 each and are available at the Maryland Heights Centre, 2344 McKelvey Road, while supplies last. Call (314) 738-2599.

OBSERVATORY OPEN: The Pattonville School District observatory, located at Pattonville Heights Middle School, 195 Fee Fee Road in Maryland Heights, is open to the public from 9 to 11 p.m. April 15. Saturn, M104 (Sombrero Galaxy), double stars and various constellations are among the celestial objects expected to be in view. In the event of clouds or rain, guests meet in the school's planetarium. There is no cost to attend. Visit nightsky.psdr3.org.

Saturday, April 16

RUMMAGE SALE: Get the WORD Out Inc. holds a rummage sale from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 16 on Maple Avenue in Webster Groves. Proceeds benefit the group's 2011 mission trip to Kenya. Call (314) 504-4663.

SHRED DAY: A Spring Shred Day co-sponsored by the Better Business Bureau, Missouri Attorney General, Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Postal Inspection Service is from 8 a.m. to noon April 16 at the St. Louis Galleria in Richmond Heights. There is no cost to shred up to three boxes of paper.

BUNNY BREAKFAST: The West County Family YMCA, 16464 Burkhardt Place in Chesterfield, hosts a Bunny Breakfast starting at 9 a.m. April 16. The event includes a hot buffet breakfast, crafts, an egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The cost is $5 for members or $10 for nonmembers. Space is limited. To make reservations, call (636) 532-3100.

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA: Living Word Church, 17315 Manchester Road in Wildwood, hosts its first Easter Eggstravaganza from 9 to 11 a.m. April 16. The free event for families is held rain or shine and includes an Easter egg hunt, crafts, snacks and a scavenger hunt designed to teach children about the characters in the Easter story. Visit www.livingwordumc.org.

EARTH DAY EVENT: Chesterfield's 20th annual Earth Day event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 16 at Central Park, 16365 Lydia Hill Drive. Residents are invited to bring items to be recycled, including mattresses, tennis shoes, electronics and books. Document shredding also is offered, and the Citizens Alliance for Positive Youth and the Chesterfield Police Department collect prescription and over-the-counter medications. The event includes informational booths, vendors selling hand-crafted products, craft activities for children and free giveaways of native trees and plants, CFL light bulbs and water bottles. Visit www.chesterfield.mo.us or call (636) 537-4000.

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA: The annual Rock Hill Easter EGGSTRAVAGANZA is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. April 16 at the Steger Sixth Grade Center, 701 N. Rock Hill Road. Activities include craft projects, an Easter egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Snacks are provided. The fee is $4 for Rock Hill children and $5 for nonresidents. Registration forms are available at City Hall, 9511 Manchester Road, and online at www.rockhillmo.net. The deadline to register is April 13.

FUN RUN: St. Paul School in Fenton presents its third annual Spirit Sprint Family Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. April 16 at Minnie Ha Ha Park in Sunset Hills. The event features a 2.5-mile adult run and a 1-mile run for children, plus music, food, face painting and an appearance by the Fenton Fire District. Registration is encouraged in advance; the cost is $12 per person or $45 per family. Event proceeds help pay for a new playground at the school. Call (314) 566-3532.

SATURDAY MORNING PERKS: The Saturday Morning Perks book discussion group meets at 10 a.m. April 16 at Kirkwood Public Library, 140 E. Jefferson Ave., to discuss the book "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" by Lisa See.

"YOU ARE A STAR": "You Are a Star," a character education music program written and produced by Kirkwood recording artist Sue Kennedy, is performed at 10 a.m. April 16 at Kirkwood Public Library, 140 E. Jefferson Ave.

SPRING EGG HUNT: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hosts its first-ever "Hunt for a Cure" Spring Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to noon April 16 at Langenberg Field in Forest Park. The egg hunt for children age 12 and younger features 40,000 hidden eggs with prizes. The event is free and open to the public. To register, visit www.lls.org/gat and click on "Events."

EASTER EGG SCRAMBLE: The Ellisville parks department holds its annual Easter Egg Scramble for children ages 1 to 9 at 10 a.m. April 16 near the Bussmann Shelter at Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Road. The free event includes a visit from the Easter Bunny. Bring your own baskets. Registration is not required. Call (636) 227-7508 or visit www.ellisville.mo.us.

SPRING EGG HUNT: The Wildwood Spring Egg Hunt begins at 10 a.m. April 16 at Wildwood Town Center Plaza, behind the Wildwood Hotel. It includes music by the band Delicious Fishes, food, bounce houses, giant bunny rabbits and clowns performing magic. Call Andrea or Gary at (636) 458-0440.

BUNNY HOP: A Bunny Hop for children ages 1 to 8 begins at 10 a.m. April 16 at Oak Knoll Park in Clayton. The event includes a visit from the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, crafts and a petting zoo. Call (314) 290-8500, code 11332.

COMMUNITY GARDEN PLANTING DAY: Brentwood hosts a planting day at its first floral community garden, at Dorothy and Florence avenues, starting at 10 a.m. April 16. Call Tracey at (314) 963-8635.

ARBOR DAY EXTRAVAGANZA: An Arbor Day Extravaganza is held rain or shine April 16 at Malcolm Terrace Park, 11370 St. Paul St. in Creve Coeur. The event features the essay-reading contest at 10 a.m., a honeysuckle education session and removal demonstration at 10:30 a.m., the planting of trees at 11:15 a.m. and tours of the park beginning at 11:15 a.m. Call Melissa at (314) 442-2081.

TASTE OF HOME COOKING: SSM Hospice & Home Care Foundation presents Taste of Home Cooking, a daylong event filled with food, shopping and cooking tips, beginning at 10 a.m. April 16 at Logan College of Chiropractic, 1851 Schoettler Road in Chesterfield. The event includes a cooking demonstration by culinary specialist Guy Klinzing, a vendor fair and goodie bags. The cost is $20 for general admission or $50 for VIP admission. Tickets are available online at ssmhctickets.com. Contact (314) 989-2545 or lisa_liebschutz@ssmhc.com.

EASTER BASKET CRAFT: The Ellisville parks department holds an Easter craft event for children age 4 and older from 10:30 to 11 a.m. April 16 at the Administration Center at Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Road. Following the Kids' Easter Egg Scramble, children and their parents make paper baskets with plastic eggs and work with clay. The cost is $15 for residents or $20 for nonresidents. To register, call (636) 227-7508.

WALK MS: Walk MS, a fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, starts at noon April 16 at Brown Shoe Company in Clayton and at Kircher Park in Eureka. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Visit gatewayMSwalk.org or contact info@gatewaymssociety.org.

SPRING FASHION EXPO: The Chic Week Spring Fashion Expo is from noon to 4 p.m. April 16 in North Court at West County Center in Des Peres. The expo includes style tips, live fashion shows and samples from mall restaurants. During Chic Week April 16-23, mention "Chic Week" at participating stores to receive a 20 percent discount.

BEER FESTIVAL: The Repeal of Prohibition Beer Festival with music by Swing DeVille is from noon to 5 p.m. April 16 at Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Ave. in Maplewood. Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the event and include a commemorative tasting glass and unlimited beer tastings. Call (314) 241-BEER or visit www.schlafly.com.

EASTER EGG HUNT: Ellisville Elks Lodge 2664, 1007 New Ballwin Road in Ballwin, holds a free Easter egg hunt for children at 1 p.m. April 16. A bake sale features Easter goodies. Call (636) 227-0404.

PAPER-MAKING PROGRAM: The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield, holds a DIY Paper Making program for children ages 7 to 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. April 16. Participants use natural materials to make stationery. Registration is required. Visit www.mobot.org/classes or call (314) 577-5140.

HIGH TEA AT MUDD'S GROVE: The Kirkwood Public Library hosts High Tea at Mudd's Grove, 302 W. Argonne Drive, at 3 p.m. April 16 as part of its winter program series, "Louisa May Alcott: Her Life, Literature and Legacy." Virginia Lord Dana, a former resident of Mudd's Grove, is portrayed by Marie Andel. Visitors are encouraged to wear apparel of the time period or tea attire. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited so registration is required. Call (314) 821-5770, ext. 1012, or stop by the library's Reference Desk.

UNDERSTANDING ISLAM: The St. Louis Chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community sponsors a program on "Understanding Islam — A Community Conversation" from 4 to 6 p.m. April 16 at the Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road. Refreshments are served. The program is open to the public. To make reservations, call Dr. Naseer Ahmad at (314) 381-4850.

EASTER BUNNY BOOGIE BASH: The St. Louis Imperial Swing Dance Club holds its Easter Bunny Boogie Bash at 6:45 p.m. April 16 at Trinity Lutheran Church, at Clayton Road and Highway 141 in Chesterfield. The event includes a workshop with Debbie Wheelis and Ron Waller, disc jockey Larry Wheelis and a Best Easter Bonnet contest. The cost is $6 for club and sister club members and $8 for guests. Visit slidc.com or call (314) 434-4812 or (636) 493-1665.

"SPRING SCENES": Webster University's Opera Studio presents a program of opera scenes titled "Spring Scenes" at 7 p.m. April 16 and 4 p.m. April 17 in Room 10 of the Community Music School, 535 Garden Ave. in Webster Groves. Admission is $3 for the general public or free for students with ID. Call (314) 968-7032 or (314) 968-7128.

FREE CONCERT: Eureka's free Concerts on Central series returns with a performance by the Rebounds at 7 p.m. April 16 on Central Avenue, which closes at 6:30 p.m. between Dreyer and West Frisco avenues. Food and beverages are available at local businesses. Coolers, glass bottles and animals (except for service animals) are not allowed. Call (636) 938-6775.

SOIRÉE IN STRIPES: The Gateway Tigers Chapter of the Mizzou Alumni Association hosts its third annual Soirée in Stripes (formerly Roaring Reunion) from 7 to 11 p.m. April 16 at the Classic Car Studio, 1002 Hanley Industrial Court. The event features dancing, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, an open bar and a silent auction. Tickets cost $55 per person or $500 for a table of 10. Proceeds benefit the chapter's scholarship fund. For tickets, visit www.gatewaytigers.com.

TRIVIA NIGHT: The Modern American Dance Company's third annual trivia night is at 7 p.m. April 16 at the 560 Building, 560 Trinity Ave. in University City. Doors open at 6 p.m. The event includes performances by MADCO dancers and an auction. Bring your own food. The cost is $25 in advance or $30 at the door and includes beer, wine and soda. Tables seat eight. To register, visit www.madcodance.com or call (314) 341-5407.

"BUNCH FOR BUNCO": The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary sponsors a "Bunch for Bunco" fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. April 16 at St. Joseph School in Manchester. Doors open at 7 p.m. The event includes attendance prizes, a silent auction, a snack buffet, dessert, and soda and wine. The cost is $15 per player. To make reservations, contact Stephanie at (636) 227-8596 or jsjc2@hotmail.com.

Sunday, April 17

EARTH DAY FESTIVAL: The St. Louis Earth Day Festival is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 17 on the Muny grounds of Forest Park. The Recycling Extravaganza takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the St. Louis Community College Forest Park campus. Local entertainers performing at this year's event include Aaron Kamm & the One Drops, Brothers Lazaroff, Miss Jubilee, Pretty Little Empire and the Warbuckles. The Green Strum Project holds workshops where participants can create a musical instrument out of re-purposed materials. The All Species Parade starts at 10 a.m.

"TASTE OF WEBSTER-KIRKWOOD": The eighth annual "Taste of Webster-Kirkwood," a benefit for the Shepherd's Center of Webster/Kirkwood, is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 17 at the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road. The event includes food and drinks from area restaurants and a silent auction. Tickets cost $35 in advance and $40 at the door. The Shepherd's Center is an interfaith volunteer organization that provides programs and services for older adults. Call (314) 395-0988 or visit www.shepherdscenter-wk.org.

FREE CONCERT: St. Louis Jazz and Blues Vespers features Paul DeMarinis and the Webster University Jazz Faculty Quintet at 6 p.m. April 17 at the Sanctuary of the Beatitudes at Second Baptist Church, 9030 Clayton Road. Admission is free. Visit www.stlouisjazzandbluesvespers.com or call (314) 991-3424.

Monday, April 18

STL DESIGN WEEK: The American Institute of Graphic Arts presents STL Design Week April 18-23 with daily studio tours and programs on different design topics, and nightly events at venues such as Robert's Orpheum Theatre, Cannon Design, Centene Auditorium at Centene Plaza, the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis and Mad Art Gallery. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.stldesignweek.com.

MEET THE AUTHOR: Young adult author Ridley Pearson discusses and signs "Kingdom Keepers IV: Power Play," the latest installment in his Kingdom Keepers series, at 7 p.m. April 18 at St. Louis County Library headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Books are available for purchase. Call (314) 994-3300 or visit www.slcl.org.

Tuesday, April 19

NATURE PLAY PROGRAM: The Green Center, 8025 Blackberry Ave. in University City, holds a Nature Play program called "Habitat Inhabitants" for children in prekindergarten through second grade from 3:45 to 5 p.m. April 19. The cost is $8 per student and includes materials and a snack. Registration is required in advance. Contact classes@thegreencenter.org or (314) 725-8314.

Wednesday, April 20

CUSTOMER SERVICE SEMINAR: Peter Demos leads a seminar on "Building Extraordinary Customer Service ... A Practical Approach" at 9 a.m. April 20 at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 18375 Chesterfield Airport Road in Chesterfield. The fee is $39 in advance or $49 at the door. To register, send a check to Peter G. Demos, 17926 White Robin Court, Chesterfield 63005, and include name, phone number, business name and address, and supervisor. Call (314) 378-1241.

MYSTERY READERS BOOK CLUB: The Mystery Readers Book Club meets at 2 p.m. April 20 at Kirkwood Public Library, 140 E. Jefferson Ave., to discuss "The Clouds Roll Away" by Sibella Giorello.

GREEN POWER CELEBRATION: In honor of becoming the first Green Power Community in Missouri, Clayton holds a Green Power Community Challenge celebration at 4 p.m. April 20 at Shaw Park. Contact Cindy at (314) 606-5328 or cbambini@3degreesinc.com.

"AWAKE AND SING!": The New Jewish Theatre presents Clifford Odet's 1935 classic "Awake and Sing!" April 20-May 8, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, with an additional 7:30 p.m. performance May 1, at the Wool Studio Theatre, 2 Millstone Campus Drive in Creve Coeur. Tickets start at $26 and are available online at www.newjewishtheatre.org or by calling (314) 442-3283.

"THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR": Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts presents Nikolai Gogol's "The Government Inspector" at 8 p.m. April 20-23 and 2 p.m. April 24 in the Browning Theatre at the Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Road in Webster Groves. Admission is $12 for the general public and $6 for senior adults and students. For ticket reservations, call (314) 968-7128.

Upcoming

"RUN FOR WATER": The Missouri University of Science and Technology chapter of Engineers Without Borders hosts a 5K "Run For Water" at 10 a.m. April 23 at Queeny Park, 550 Weidman Road. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. The registration fee is $25, including a T-shirt, or $35, including a running shirt. Proceeds help support travel and materials for construction projects in developing countries. Register online at www.events.bigriverrunning.com/runforwater.

EASTER ACTIVITIES: Maryland Heights hosts a variety of Easter-related activities for children April 23 at the Maryland Heights Centre, 2344 McKelvey Road, starting with an egg hunt at 10 a.m. followed by a performance by children's musician Babaloo, a visit from the Easter Bunny, games and prizes. Tickets cost $6 per child through April 15 or until the event sells out. Volunteers are needed. Call (314) 738-2599.

EASTER EGG HUNT: Des Peres' annual Easter egg hunt begins at 10 a.m. April 23 at Des Peres Park, 12325 Manchester Road. The event is for children ages 3 to 6 and is held rain or shine. Photos with the Easter Bunny are available. There is no cost to attend, and reservations are not required.

EASTER EGG HUNT: St. Paul's Lutheran Church and its MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group hold an Easter egg hunt for children in second grade or younger at 10 a.m. April 23 at the church's South Campus, 829 N. Ballas Road in Des Peres. The event, which is free and open to the public, includes a brief performance by the H.I.S. Puppeteers and snacks.

EASTER EGG HUNT: Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church hosts an egg hunt for children in fifth grade or younger at 11 a.m. April 23 at the Old Meeting House, 2250 N. Geyer Road in Frontenac. The public is invited. Visit www.faithdesperes.org.

HISTORIC HOMES TOUR: The Crestwood Parks and Recreation Department offers a Historic Homes Tour April 28 of the Oakland House in Affton, Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion in St. Louis, Sappington House in Crestwood and Hawken House in Webster Groves, with a "high tea" lunch at the Sappington Tea Barn. The tour departs at 9 a.m. from the Crestwood Community Center and returns at about 3 p.m. The cost, which covers all admissions, lunch and transportation, is $55 per person for Crestwood, Rock Hill, Sunset Hills and Webster Groves residents, and $60 for nonresidents. The registration deadline is April 21. To register, call (314) 729-4860 or stop by the Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane.

TRIVIA NIGHT: The Flute Society of St. Louis and the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society co-sponsor a trivia night at 6:30 p.m. April 30 at the Clayton High School commons area, 1 Mark Twain Circle. Doors open at 6 p.m. The event includes a silent auction, mulligans and musical performances by both societies. Popcorn and punch are provided. Players are encouraged to bring their own snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Tickets cost $20 each or $140 for a table of eight. Proceeds support the societies' 2011-2012 seasons. To make reservations, contact Shelly at slmonier@yahoo.com or call (636) 375-6205 or (314) 567-5566.

Ongoing

ART EXHIBIT: "IMPRESS(ed)," an exhibition of contemporary letterpress prints featuring the work of national and international artists, runs through April 16 at the Cecille R. Hunt Gallery, Visual Arts Studio, at Webster University, 8342 Big Bend Blvd. in Webster Groves. Admission is free. Contact (314) 968-7957 or robertvogt60@webster.edu.

PRINTMAKING EXHIBIT: The exhibit "Island Press: Three Decades of Printmaking" runs through April 18 at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum on the Washington University campus.

ART EXHIBIT: "All You Need Is Love," an exhibit of original artwork by members of the St. Louis Watercolor Society, is on display through April 19 at CJ Muggs, 101 W. Lockwood Ave. in Webster Groves. Visit www.stlws.org.

ART EXHIBIT: An exhibit of artwork by MRH Middle School students is on display through April 24 in the Community Gallery of the St. Louis Galleria.

ART EXHIBIT: "Outliers," an exhibit of new abstract paintings by Jeremy Rabus, runs through April 30 at Hoffman LaChance Contemporary, 2713 Sutton Blvd. in Maplewood. Admission is free. Call (314) 960-5322 or visit www.hoffmanlachancefineart.com.

ART EXHIBIT: An exhibit of artwork by students in Kirkwood High School's Advance Placement Studio Art Class is on display through May 4 at the Kirkwood Train Station, 110 W. Argonne Drive. The exhibit is part of the Kirkwood Area Arts Council's "Art at the Station" program.

ART EXHIBIT: "Reframed Travels," an exhibit of photos and paintings of travel scenes from Turkey, Ireland, Switzerland and Nicaragua by Annie Smith Piffel and her students, runs through May 6 at Grafica Fine Arts, 7884 Big Bend Blvd. in Webster Groves. Call (314) 961-4020 or visit www.graficafinearts.com.

ART EXHIBIT: "Where the Pavement Ends," a fine art photography exhibition by Alecia Hoyt, runs through May 6 at Studio Altius, 2301 S. Big Bend Blvd. in Maplewood. Admission is free. Call (314) 769-9769 or visit www.studioaltius.com.

ART EXHIBIT: The Young Artists Showcase, an all-media exhibition of local high school students' artwork, runs through May 7 at the St. Louis Artists' Guild, 2 Oak Knoll Park in Clayton. Call (314) 727-6266 or visit www.stlouisartistsguild.org.

BOB THE BUILDER EXHIBIT: The "Bob the Builder — Project: Build It" exhibit runs through May 15 at the Magic House, 516 S. Kirkwood Road in Kirkwood. The exhibit is free with admission to the Magic House. Call (314) 822-8900 or visit www.magichouse.org.

BINGO: The Manchester American Legion Post hosts bingo at 6:45 p.m. every Thursday at 225 Old Sulphur Springs Road in Manchester. Call (636) 391-9424.

GREEK LUNCH: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 1577 Des Peres Road in Town & Country, serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday in the Assumption Parish Center. Call (314) 966-2255 or visit www.assumptiongoc.org.