Wednesday, May 4

BOWLING FOR SIGHT: The West St. Louis County Lions Club's 20th annual Bowling for Sight fundraiser is May 4 at West County Lanes, 15727 Manchester Road in Ellisville. The event includes raffles, 50/50 drawings and attendance prizes. Sign-up sheets are posted at West County Lanes. Proceeds benefit charitable needs. Call Steve at 636-391-9111.

SIDEWALK SOIREE: The Crescent in Clayton residential and retail center, 155 Carondelet Plaza, holds a Sidewalk Soiree from 5 to 8 p.m. May 4. The free event includes the unveiling of artist Gerard Tsutakawa's "Uzumaki Curve" sculpture at 6 p.m. and a performance by the Fabulous Motown Revue starting at 6:30 p.m. Local restaurants provide complimentary appetizers and signature drinks, and beer and wine are available for purchase.

"THE ART OF MARRIAGE": A video seminar on "The Art of Marriage" runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 4, 11, 18 and 25 at St. John Church, 15800 Manchester Road in Ellisville. The cost is $39 per couple. Visit www.stjstl.net or call 636-394-4100 to register.

DEER-PROOF YOUR GARDEN: A program titled "Oh, Deer. What Can the Matter Be?" begins at 6:30 p.m. May 4 at the St. Louis County Library's Daniel Boone Branch, 300 Clarkson Road in Ellisville. Master Gardener Karin Foster discusses deer behavior and shares hints and products that humanely guard against the damage deer can do to landscapes. Questions from the audience are welcome. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged. To register, call 314-994-3300.

ART & AIR IDOL COMPETITION: The semifinal round of the Art & Air Idol competition, featuring 12 musicians and bands vying to perform on the Main Stage at the annual Art & Air Festival in Webster Groves, is from 8 to 10 p.m. May 4, 11 and 25 at Llewelyn's, 17 Moody Ave. The festival is June 3-5 on the grounds of Eden Theological Seminary. Visit www.artandair.com.

Thursday, May 5

DAY OF PRAYER BREAKFAST: St. Paul's Evangelical Church, 9801 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur, hosts a National Day of Prayer Breakfast for central St. Louis County at 7 a.m. May 5. The speaker is Ken Boesch, political science teacher at Westminster Christian Academy. The breakfast is free and open to the public. Call 314-993-0015.

NARFE MEETING: National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Chapter 2071, meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. May 5 at St. Louis County Library's Grand Glaize Branch, 1010 Meramec Station Road in Manchester. The guest speaker, attorney Charles Amen, discusses Medicaid planning.

MEET THE AUTHOR: Author Luanne Rice discusses and signs copies of her new novel, "The Silver Boat," at 7 p.m. May 5 at St. Louis County Library headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The program is free and open to the public. Books are available for purchase. Call 314-994-3300 or visit www.slcl.org.

CHALLAH CLUB: The Loaves of Love Challah Club meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 5 at Chabad of Chesterfield, 1639 Clarkson Road. The goal of the club, which meets the first Thursday of every month, is to bring the warmth of Shabbat and the taste of freshly baked challah to someone in need. Experienced and novice bakers learn to make Challah using new recipes and braiding techniques. The event is free and open to the public. To make reservations, contact Chanala@chabadofchesterfield.com. Visit www.chabadofchesterfield.com/lol.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE: "The Science of Christian Healing," a lecture by Marta Greenwood, a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing who speaks internationally on the healing power of prayer, begins at 7:30 p.m. May 5 at Eighth Church of Christ, Scientist, 6221 Alexander Drive in St. Louis. Child care is available. Call 314-258-0922.

"CURTAINS": The Kirkwood Theatre Guild presents the Broadway musical "Curtains" at 8 p.m. May 5-7 at the Robert G. Reim Theatre at the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road. Tickets cost $22 and are available online at www.ktg-onstage.org/How_To_Order_Tickets.html or by calling 314-821-9956.

Friday, May 6

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 May 6. 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.

GOLF SCRAMBLE: The first-ever Ava's Grace Scholarship Scramble begins with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. May 6 at Aberdeen Golf Club, 4111 Crescent Road in Eureka. The cost of the four-man scramble is $85 per golfer and includes beer on the course. A barbecue and silent auction follow the tournament. Prizes are awarded for first, second and third place; closest to the hole; longest drive and longest putt. All proceeds benefit the Ava's Grace Scholarship Foundation. Register online at www.avasgrace.org.

FISH FRY: American Legion Post 111 holds a fish fry from 3 to 7 p.m. May 6 at 7300 Lansdowne Ave. in Shrewsbury. The menu includes dinners and sandwiches, as well as hot dogs and hamburgers. Call 314-645-9921 or visit www.stlcopost111.com.

"KICK FOR CANCER": The Kirkwood High School girls varsity soccer team hosts a "Kick for Cancer" fundraiser to support Friends of Kids with Cancer at its game against Webster Groves at 6 p.m. May 6 on the turf field at Lyons Stadium, 801 W. Essex Ave. Fans are invited to donate $1 or more for the opportunity to take a penalty kick during halftime. Fans who donate $5 are eligible for the small-prize raffle, and fans who donate $25 are eligible for the large-prize raffle. Prizes include a soccer ball signed by Jeremy Maclin, St. Louis Cardinals tickets, Rams gear, restaurant gift certificates and Kirkwood High soccer gear.

ART FAIR: Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road in Sunset Hills, holds its Art Fair from 6 to 10 p.m. May 6, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 7 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 8. The event features 150 artists, music, entertainment, hands-on art activities for children, and a wide variety of food and drink. The event kicks off May 6 with a wine-tasting event, with an additional admission charge of $12 ($10 for members) for unlimited tastes. Admission to the event is $8 for people age 12 and older, $5 for children ages 6 to 11 and free for children age 6 and younger and members. Pets and outside food or drink are not permitted.

OPENING CELEBRATION: An opening celebration for the MFA Thesis Exhibition, featuring thesis projects by the 2011 Master of Fine Arts candidates in the Washington University Graduate School of Art, is from 7 to 9 p.m. May 6 at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum on the university campus. The public is invited. The exhibition runs through Aug. 1.

FREE CONCERT: "I Sing of a Maiden," a concert featuring music by Kevin Allen, is performed at 7:30 p.m. May 6 at the Saint Louis Abbey Church, 500 S. Mason Road in Creve Coeur. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

"BRANCH RICKEY": Ralph Kalish performs the play "Branch Rickey" at 8 p.m. May 6-7 at the Gaslight Theater, 358 N. Boyle Ave. in St. Louis. Tickets cost $20. Visit www.LicketyTix.com or call 314-725-4200, ext. 10.

Saturday, May 7

WEST COUNTY WALK: The 5K West County Walk benefiting several charities seeking a cure for breast cancer begins at 8 a.m. May 7 at Lafayette High School, 17050 Clayton Road in Wildwood. The walk kicks off with a survivors' lap. The fee is $25 and includes a T-shirt. Register online at www.thewestcountywalk.com.

JIM SCHOEMEHL 5K RUN FOR ALS: The Webster Groves High School advanced marketing class hosts the 10th annual Jim Schoemehl 5K Run for ALS beginning at 8 a.m. May 7 at the school's Bradford Street parking lot. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. The race route winds through historic Webster Groves. Schoemehl, the husband of a former marketing teacher at the school, died from ALS. A portion of the proceeds go to David Hillard, a Vietnam veteran recently diagnosed with ALS. Visit www.jims5krun.com.

FARMER'S MARKET: The Clayton Farmer's Market opens for the season May 7 at 8282 Forsyth Blvd. The market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday through Nov. 5.

HONOR YOUR MOTHER WALK: Ballwin's third annual Honor Your Mother Walk, one- and three-mile family-friendly walks held to honor mothers and promote women's health, is May 7 at Vlasis Park, off Holloway Road. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. Strollers and pets are welcome. The fee is $12 in advance or $15 at the event. Children age 5 and younger participate for free but must pay $12 for a T-shirt. Register in advance at the Pointe at Ballwin Commons or online at www.ballwin.mo.us. A portion of the proceeds goes to St. Luke's Hospital to help provide breast health education and mammograms for the underserved. Call 636-227-8950.

WALK, RUN 'N ROLL: UnitedHealthcare presents the seventh annual Walk, Run 'n Roll for People of All Abilities at 9 a.m. May 7 at the Tremayne Shelter at Creve Coeur Park in Maryland Heights. Individuals or teams can sign up to walk, run or roll in a 5K run or one-mile walk. The event also features a resource and health fair, the Doggie Depot for pets, games at Activity Alley, a Tot Trot and live entertainment. Registration fees of $10 for youths and $30 for adults go to 10 organizations, including Life Skills, the Center for Autism Education and the Pujols Family Foundation. Visit WalkRunNRoll.org or call 618-920-8116.

CLAYTON COMMUNITY DAY: Clayton Community Day is 9 a.m. to noon May 7 at the Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave. The event includes the opportunity to discuss community topics with elected officials; a display of police, fire and public works vehicles; wellness activities; refreshments and free admission to the Center of Clayton.

SPRING WILDFLOWER SALE: A spring wildflower sale is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7 at Shaw Nature Reserve, off Interstate 44 in Gray Summit. The sale features annual and perennial wildflowers, ferns, trees and shrubs, as well as birdhouses, artwork and books. Admission to the reserve is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors, and free for children age 12 and younger and Missouri Botanical Garden members. Visit www.shawnature.org or call 636-451-3512.

VALLEY PARK SAFETY FAIR: The third annual Valley Park Safety Fair, held in memory of Casey Williamson, is from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 7 at 1 Main St. The event includes games, prizes and food. Activities are free but donations are accepted for the Casey Williamson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Visit www.vp.k12.mo.us or www.rememberingcasey.org, or call Della at 314-223-0636.

MOM'S DAY TEA: A Mom's Day Tea is held May 7 at Saks Fifth Avenue at Plaza Frontenac to benefit HavenHouse St. Louis, with the first seating at 10 a.m. and the second seating at noon. The cost is $50 per mother and daughter age 12 and younger and includes a $25 gift card to Saks; makeovers; tea, sandwiches and cupcakes; and story time. Registration is required as seats are limited. Call Lindsey at 314-434-5858.

JDRF DREAM GALA: The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Oceans of Hope Dream Gala begins at 6 p.m. May 7 at the Kemp Auto Museum, 16955 Chesterfield Airport Road in Chesterfield. The gala includes food catered by Russo's Gourmet Catering, a raffle, live and silent auctions, and music by Groovethang. Honorees include Ray Hartmann, Arash Amini and Carlos Perea. The cost is $300 per person or $3,500 to sponsor a table of 10. To order tickets, contact 314-729-1846 or metrostlouis@jdrf.org. Visit www.jdrfstl.org.

TRIVIA NIGHT: A trivia night is held at 7 p.m. May 7 at the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road, to help with medical expenses for Dana McDonald, who has brain cancer and is a single mother of 10-year-old twin boys. Doors open at 6 p.m. The event includes table-decorating prizes, food available for purchase, a 50/50 and a silent auction. The cost is $20 per person. To buy tickets, call Tammy Delbruegge at 636-343-7460. More information is available on Facebook at Dana'sPage ForHope and McDonald's blog, danasblogforhope.blogspot.com/.

Sunday, May 8

MOTHER'S DAY DEAL: The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield, offers free admission for mom with the purchase of one paid admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 8. Visit www.butterflyhouse.org or call 636-530-0076.

FREE CONCERT: Children ages 4 to 7 enrolled in the Kidzrock Band program at Dave Simon's Rock School perform a free rock concert at 5:15 p.m. May 8 at the school, 1305 Baur Blvd. in Olivette.

Monday, May 9

GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Rockwood Schools Foundation hosts its 10th annual golf tournament May 9 at the Legends Country Club in Eureka. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the shotgun start is at noon. Prizes are awarded in longest drive, hole-in-one, putting and skins contests. The fee is $225 per golfer, $800 per foursome, and includes lunch, cart, round of golf, on-course refreshments, banquet dinner at 6 p.m., and silent and live auctions. Proceeds go to the Rockwood Schools Foundation. Visit www.rockwoodfoundation.org or call Debbie at 636-207-6800.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: The West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Golf Classic is May 9 at Meadowbrook Country Club in Ballwin, with registration at 11 a.m. and the shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $190 per golfer or $750 per foursome, and includes lunch, dinner, course drinks, an open bar, prizes and games. Visit www.westcountychamber.com or call 636-230-9900 for registration information.

TRANSITIONS SERIES: The Shepherd's Center of Webster-Kirkwood's Transitions: Shepherding Concerns and Conversations series meets from 6 to 7:15 p.m. May 9, 16 and 23 at the Christian Life Center, 1333 W. Lockwood Ave. in Glendale. Programs are presented by: Jaime Bodden from the Alzheimer's Association May 9; Steven Hanson from Veterans Affairs May 16; and Lila Shepley from Home Sweet Home May 23. The fee is $7 per session. To register, call 314-395-0988.

FREE CONCERT: The Maryland Heights Community Chorus presents its annual spring concert, "Sounds of Nature," at 7:30 p.m. May 9 at the Maryland Heights Centre, 2344 McKelvey Road. The free concert includes solo performances, dance performances by COCA and DaySpring School of the Arts, and string, bass and drum accompaniment. Refreshments are served after the performance. Call 314-738-2599.

Tuesday, May 10

PLAYGROUND PALS: Eureka hosts a Playground Pals program, for children ages 2 to 5 accompanied by an adult, from 10 to 11 a.m. May 10 at the Drewel Park Outdoor Classroom. The session includes story time, craft projects, games and activities based on the theme "Magical Music." The cost is $5 per child. Registration is required. Contact 636-938-6775 or parks@eureka.mo.us.

FREE MOVIE: The Cinema KPL film series features the movie "The Queen" at 1:30 p.m. May 10 at Kirkwood Public Library, 140 E. Jefferson Ave. Soda and popcorn are provided.

WESTWARD HOE GARDEN CLUB: The Westward Hoe Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. May 10 at 2160 Willow Forest Court in Chesterfield for a members' plant exchange. Call 636-391-6469.

Wednesday, May 11

PARTIES IN THE PARK: Clayton's Parties in the Park features a free performance by Paint the Earth from 5 to 8:30 p.m. May 11 on Meramec Avenue between Forsyth Boulevard and Maryland Avenue. Half-price beer is available from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Upcoming concerts include DJ Steve Meier June 8, Griffin & the Gargoyles July 13, Vote 4 Pedro Aug. 10 and FatPocket Sept. 14. Call 314-726-3033 or visit www.partiesinthepark.org.

SPRING SPECTACULAR: Dillard's at the St. Louis Galleria presents "Spring Spectacular 2011: A Celebration of Style & Success" at 5:30 p.m. May 11, in honor of St. Louis Crisis Nursery's 25th anniversary. The event includes complimentary wine and champagne, appetizers, mini makeovers by Dior, a fashion show and a treasure hunt. Reservations cost $25, $75 and $125. For reservations, contact Stephanie@crisisnurserykids.org or 314-292-5770.

ST. LOUIS DINING IN THE DARK: The Foundation Fighting Blindness honors Billy Devaney and Stephen and Angela Strum with Visionary Awards at the St. Louis Dining in the Dark event at 6 p.m. May 11 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, 1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd. For about 30 minutes, attendees wear special light-blocking blindfolds and enjoy their entrées using only their senses of smell, taste, sound and touch, to get a glimpse into the lives of the blind. The cost is $150 per ticket. Proceeds go the foundation, which drives sight-saving research. Visit www.FightBlindness.org, or contact Tim at TMarabella@FightBlindness.org or 847-680-0100.

HOUR OF PRAYER: An Hour of Prayer is observed from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 11 in the sanctuary of St. John Church, 15800 Manchester Road in Ellisville. Call 636-394-4100 or visit www.stjstl.net.

ST. LOUIS PUBLISHERS MEETING: The St. Louis Publishers Association meets at 7 p.m. May 11 at the Brentwood Community Center, 2505 Brentwood Blvd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for networking. Guest speaker Steve Hughes discusses the topic "Tell Me More: Creating Interest in Your Book With Everyone You Meet." There is no cost for members; guests pay $10 cash or check only. Visit www.stlouispublishers.org.

KOSHER COOKING COURSE: The Jewish Women's Chai Circle hosts a three-session cooking course on "The Joy of Kosher Cooking" from 7:30 to 9 p.m. May 11, 18 and 25 at Chabad of Chesterfield, 1639 Clarkson Road. Chanala Rubenfeld offers an overview of kosher foods and meal preparation methods. The fee is $54. To register, visit www.ChabadOfChesterfield.com or call 636-778-4000.

Upcoming

EVENING OF HOPE: The seventh annual Evening of Hope fundraiser, featuring a performance by the Eroica Trio, is May 12 at the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd. The evening begins with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the concert at 8 p.m., then a dessert reception with the artists. Proceeds support the Hope Center for Neurological Disorders at Washington University. Patron tickets are $500 per person, and individual tickets are $250 each. Concert-only tickets can be purchased through Metrotix.com for $30 and $35. Visit www.hopehappens.org or call 314-725-3888.

"THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS": The one-woman play "The Lady With All the Answers" by David Rambo runs May 12-22 at COCA'S Black Box Theater, 524 Trinity Ave. in University City. Performances are at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $35 for general admission, $30 for students and seniors age 60 and older, and are available online at www.cocastl.org, by calling 314-725-6555, ext. 0, or at the COCA box office.

SCHOOL'S OUT BASH: Eureka holds a School's Out Bash with dancing for students in grades five through eight from 6 to 9 p.m. May 13 at the Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. The cost is $8 per person and includes dinner and refreshments. Participants must be signed in and out by an adult. Registration is required by May 9. Contact Kayla at 636-938-6775 or kstoverink@eureka.mo.us.

"THE ABOMINABLE DR. PHIBES ... IN 3-D": Magic Smoking Monkey Theatre presents "The Abominable Dr. Phibes ... in 3-D" at 8 and 10:30 p.m. May 13-14 and 20-21 at the Regional Arts Commission Studio Theatre, 6128 Delmar Blvd. in University City. Tickets cost $15 for general admission, $10 for students age 21 and younger, and are available online at www.brownpapertickets.com, by calling 1-800-838-3006, or at the box office beginning one hour prior to show time. Reservations are recommended. Contact 314-361-5664 or info@stlshakespeare.org, or visit www.stlshakespeare.org.

WILDLIFE BABY SHOWER: The Wildlife Rescue Center, 1128 New Ballwin Road in Ballwin, hosts a wildlife baby shower and open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 14. Activities include tours of the facility, games, prizes and vendors. Admission is free. Baby shower gifts from the center's wish list, which can be found online at www.mowildlife.org, are appreciated.

SPRING FLING: The Marianist Retreat and Conference Center holds its Spring Fling fundraising dinner at 6:30 p.m. May 14 at the Father Dowling Hall at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 350 E. Fourth St. in Eureka. The event features entertainment by magician Brent Loewenstein and violin music by the Dragon Duo, a gourmet steak or salmon dinner, and cocktails. Casual attire is appropriate. The cost is $55 per person or $400 for a table of eight. To make reservations, call 636-938-5390.

ARCHIMEDES 5K FAMILY FUN RUN: The Archimedes 5K Family Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m. May 15 at Kircher Park in Eureka. Registration is from 7 to 8:15 a.m. The event includes a toga costume contest, a kids' 100-yard dash and balloon-twisting awards. The fee is $20 in advance or $25 on race day. Donations benefit the Eureka parks department. To register, visit www.archimedesrun.com.

RAIN GARDEN BLOCK PARTY: The Rain Garden Block Party is from noon to 3 p.m. May 15 at Oakbrook Park, at Oakbrook Lane and Cornell Avenue in University City. The event includes tours of the new rain gardens, demonstrations by Master Gardeners, native plant giveaways, informational booths, music and a barbecue. Contact Eric at 314-603-8834 or riverdesperes@thegreencenter.org.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: Assistance League of St. Louis hosts its 12th annual Golf Tournament/Tennis Round-Robin fundraiser May 16 at Meadowbrook Country Club in Ballwin. The cost is $250 per person for golf, lunch, dinner and an auction; $50 for dinner only; $30 for tennis; and $70 for tennis and dinner. Funds help support the philanthropic programs of Assistance League. To register, call 636-227-0500.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: The St. Anthony's Medical Center Charitable Foundation golf tournament, dinner and auction event is May 16 at Sunset Country Club, 9555 S. Geyer Road in Sunset Hills. The men's/mixed tournament begins with registration, a driving range and barbecue lunch at 11 a.m. Golf begins at noon, with a shotgun start and four-person scramble. A cocktail reception and silent auction is at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m., followed by a live auction. The entry fee is $400 per person, or $150 per person for just the dinner and open bar. Funds raised benefit St. Anthony's hospice program. Call 314-525-7330.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Foundation for Children with Cancer hosts its annual Children are Golden Golf Tournament at 10:30 a.m. May 17 at the Forest Park Golf Course. The event, which will raise funds to provide financial assistance to families who have a child undergoing cancer treatment, includes 18 holes of golf, a cocktail reception, and silent and live auctions. Prizes are awarded. The cost is $150 per person or $500 for a foursome. Contact 314-843-9300 or info@childrenwithcancer.org.

"SPORTS NIGHT": Congregation Shaare Emeth, 11645 Ladue Road in Creve Coeur, hosts a "Sports Night" featuring "The Cardinals of Cooperstown" authors Myron Holtzman and Greg Maracek beginning at 6:30 p.m. May 18. A meet-and-greet with the authors, including refreshments, is followed by an open forum discussion for anyone who enjoys talking about the St. Louis Cardinals. The program is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Contact 314-692-5342 or nelias@charter.net.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Dogs in the Ruff Golf Tournament to benefit Support Dogs Inc. is May 20 at the Norman K. Probstein Golf Course in Forest Park. Check-in and lunch are at noon, and the shotgun start for the four-person scramble is at 1 p.m. The registration fee is $100 and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, dinner, beverages, a silent auction and prizes. To register, contact aweinerth@supportdogs.org or 314-997-2325.

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: The third annual Anthony Smith 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is May 21 at Concordia Lutheran Church, 505 S. Kirkwood Road in Kirkwood. Smith, a 2001 graduate of Kirkwood High School, died of leukemia in 2008. The event includes music, food, prizes, entertainment and possibly a few professional athletes. Proceeds go to Hope Unlimited, Coaches vs. Cancer and Smith's family. The registration deadline is May 8. To participate, visit hopeunlimitedkirkwood.org.

QUILT, FASHION SHOWS: The Old Trails Historical Society hosts a luncheon at 11 a.m. May 21 at Ballwin United Methodist, 14825 Manchester Road. Programs include "Quilt Bed Turning" by Irene Wirsing and "Dressing of a Proper Victorian Lady" by Phyllis Wirsing Schilling. The cost is $15, and reservations are required. Proceeds support the preservation and restoration of the Bacon Log Cabin. Call Irene at 636-527-2522 or Janice at 636-220-7330.

WASHERS TOURNAMENT: The Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department and the Mid-County YMCA host a double-elimination washers tournament for players age 21 and older at noon May 21 at Memorial Park, 8600 Strassner Drive in Brentwood. The first-place winner receives a cash prize. Bring your own food and alcohol; glass bottles are not permitted. The cost is $30 per two-person team. The registration deadline is 3 p.m. May 19. Contact Tracey at 314-963-8635 or twhitaker@brentwoodmo.org.

KIDS WALKING FOR KIDS: The CHADS Coalition for Mental Health hosts its fifth annual "Kids Walking for Kids — A Celebration of Hope!" from 5 to 9 p.m. May 21 at Creve Coeur Park in Maryland Heights. The event features food, games, team competitions, arts and crafts, beach volleyball, Euro-Bungee, live music by Tungsten Groove and Irony Rains, a luminary memorial walk to remember those who have lost their battle with depression and their lives to suicide, and a fireworks display. Proceeds support research and programs to prevent suicide. Visit www.chadscoalition.org.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: The 17th annual Saint Louis Crisis Nursery Golf Classic is May 23 at Forest Hills Country Club in Chesterfield, with registration at 11:30 a.m., lunch at 11:45 a.m., the shotgun start at 1 p.m., and the dinner and auction at 6 p.m. The tournament features a four-person scramble and various contests. The cost of $350 per golfer includes cart, putting greens, lunch, corporate "treats," a golf shirt, dinner and an open bar. All proceeds benefit Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. For reservations, contact Ebonee at ebonee@crisisnurserykids.org or 314-292-5770. Visit www.crisisnurserykids.org.

WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER: Woman's Place, a drop-in center in Maplewood for women experiencing relationship violence, holds its second annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. May 26 at Grapevine Wines, 309 S. Kirkwood Road in Kirkwood. Grapevine Wines donates 10 percent of all sales at the event to Woman's Place. Tickets cost $30 per person or $50 for two and include appetizers and dessert. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 314-645-4848.

Ongoing

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.

"AWAKE AND SING!": The New Jewish Theatre presents Clifford Odet's 1935 classic "Awake and Sing!" through May 8, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday 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.

"AGNES OF GOD": The Avalon Theatre Company presents "Agnes of God" through May 8 at the ArtSpace at Crestwood Court. Performances, recommended for mature audiences, are at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. Ticket prices are $20 for full-time students, $25 for patrons age 60 and older, and $30 for general admission. Call 314-351-6482 or visit http://www.avalontheatre.org/.

ART EXHIBIT: The exhibit "Untold Stories: Photo-collages by Sandra Matthews" is on display through May 13 at the Bonsack Gallery on the campus of John Burroughs School, 755 S. Price Road in Ladue. Admission is free. Contact Donya at 314-993-4040, ext. 229, or dallison@jburroughs.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.

ART EXHIBIT: "Florida, the Tropical Bliss," an exhibit by Vic Mastis, runs through May 21 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. Admission is free. Call 314-402-1959 or visit www.gatewaygalleryonline.com.

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.