Kirkwood Announces Hiring of New Fire Chief  (info provided through the Kirkwood email newsletter) The City of Kirkwood has chosen James L. Silvernail to be the City's next Fire Chief.   Silvernail, who will take over from Interim Fire Chief Larry Bierman, is expected to start May 16, 2016. Bierman was appointed as interim chief in October 2015, following the retirement of Fire Chief Tom Openlander.  Bierman has served in this capacity while the City conducted a recruitment process, with the help of GovHR USA. Silvernail most recently was employed by the Metro West Fire Protection District as a Battalion Chief. He has been in the fire service since 1997 and has served as a Battalion Chief since 2013. In that position he was responsible for the supervision of five fire suppression compan... 05/05/2016

55th ANNUAL GREENTREE FESTIVAL INFORMATION:  The theme for the 2015 Greentree Festival is "Greentree Circus Parade."  The Festival is held annually in Kirkwood Park, located at the intersection of South Geyer Road and West Adams Avenue.  Here are just a few highlights, but look for the full schedule in the August 28 and on the Festival Website at www.GreentreeFestival.com. Festival Dates:  September 18, 19, 20 Festival Hours:   Friday night, 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. (No arts and crafts booths will be open Friday night, but many food and information booths will be open).  Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Motown Revue takes the stage on Friday night at 6:30 in the Lions' Amphitheatre. The annual Greentree Parade steps off at 10:00 a.m., Saturday morning. See... 08/03/2015

Arts News from the Kirkwood Arts Commission 2015   Art at the Station:  In August, the photography of Max Arens is featured. (For those of you that don't know Max is my cousin) Opening reception is Thursday, August 6, 5:30 p.m. Art can be viewed when the Station is open for passengers.  Exhibits and receptions are free, but donations are welcome. The Kirkwood Train Station is located at the corner of S. Kirkwood Road and Argonne Drive. Stages presents "The Full Monty," September 4 through October 4.  For ticket information, call 314-821-2407. SAVE THE DATE:  Carts and Cocktails, at Laumeier Sculpture Park.  Saturday, September 26, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. SAVE THE DATES:  Kirkwood Theatre Guild presents its first production of the 2015-2016 season:  "Rumors," a play by Neil Simon.  November 6... 08/03/2015

Thursday Evening Concert Series in Station Plaza in Kirkwood in August All concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and run until approximately 9:00 p.m. For inclement weather information, call 822-0084, ext. 5.  Upcoming Concerts: ~ August 7:  The Apollos, sponsored by Sola Salon~ August 13:  Matt Jordan, sponsored by Bar Louie~ August 20:  Jessica Tipton, sponsored by Bar Louie~ August 27, "KirkwoodStock," sponsored by Kirkwood United Methodist Church 08/03/2015

Summer Concert Series in Kirkwood Park Concludes with Two Favorites in August! August 8 - Lucky Old Sons.  The Lucky Old Sons is a four-piece group (piano, saxophone, drums, and electric mandolin) focused on the piano driven roots rock/Americana music from the 50s/60s. They have opened for legendary country star, Clint Black, performed at St. Louis' National Blues Week festivities and Big Muddy Blues Festival, and perform regularly at a variety of different theaters, festivals and concert series throughout the mid-west. August 22 - St. Louis Wind Symphony.  One of the Midwest's premier concert band organizations, this 65-member ensemble is comprised of music educators and professionals from the greater St. Louis region. The ensemble's musical versatility is reflected in its extensive re... 08/03/2015

Kirkwood's First-Ever Community Day at the Park Will be held Saturday, June 13The City of Kirkwood will hold a "Community Day at the Park" on June 13 at Fillmore Park, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. This is the first event of its kind.  Residents are encouraged to attend and to meet their City staff and elected officials in a fun, informal morning gathering.This is the first of several Community Day events the City will host for Kirkwood residents in neighborhood parks throughout the City.  These events will feature touch-a-truck exhibits with police and fire vehicles as well as booths staffed by representatives from all City departments - fire, police, electric, water, parks, Kirkwood Public Library, and others.This is a great opportunity for residents to get to know their local government, ... 06/09/2015

Teen Egg Hunt Kirkwood 2015  Ages 10-14 Friday March 3, 2015 Kirkwood Park; Lion's Pavilion Residents $5.00  Non-residents $7.00                                             Teens, here is your chance to remember the good ole' days with an Egg Hunt!  Wait, there is a catch, it's in the dark!  Event starts with dinner of pizza and drinks and wraps up with an Egg Hunt in Kirkwood Park!  Don't forget a basket and a flashlight! ***Max of 50 teens with 3 chaperons for the program.    03/09/2015

Kirkwood Daddy/Daughter Valentine's Day Dance Call 314-822-5855 to sign up!Ages 3-10; Dads, grandpas or guardians, grab your dancing shoes and bring your little darlings to the Valentine's Dance! There will be appetizers and pictures from "Picture This Photography." Please bring additional payment the night of the dance for pictures, (Cash or check, no credit cards). Basic Package: includes 1 5x7, 4 wallets, and will be shipped to your house. (Additional pictures may also be purchased.)Fri     1/30        6:30 - 8:30 p.m.   R $10  NR $12 per person 01/19/2015

Kirkwood Halloween Walk Thursday, October 30  from 5-7 p.m.   Children will enjoy trick-or-treating at participating Downtown Kirkwood businesses from 5-7 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the event will not be rescheduled.   Participating Businesses and Organizations:◾Kirkwood City Hall- 139 S. Kirkwood Rd.--Visit City Hall before the downtown Kirkwood businesses.  Trick-or-Treating at City Hall from 4 - 5 pm.◾Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Co.--120 S. Kirkwood Rd.◾Country Financial--200 S. Kirkwood Rd.  Suite 120◾Ginger Bay Salon & Spa--439 S. Kirkwood Rd.◾Erker's Optical--124 W. Jefferson, Suite 106◾Kirkwood Train Station--110 W. Argonne Dr.◾Down by the Station--150 W. Argonne Dr.◾Christopher's--127 E. Argonne Dr.◾5 Star Burgers--312 S.  Kirkwood Rd.◾Fun in the Sun--121 N. Kirkwood Rd... 10/20/2014

I moved to Kirkwood when I was 11 years old, attending Greentree has been a tradition ever year since then- my daughter has been going since she was born.  It is a great weekend to meet up with old friends and hang out in the wine/beer garden, try food from the many booths, explore in the "town" set up to replicate the community back when it was founded, buy books a the book fair sponsored by Kirkwood High School Band Boosters.  Etc...   I will be working in the Fried Snickers, Oreos, Twix and many other candies booth on Friday and Sunday.  Stop by- we are raising money for KAPS (Kirkwood Area Perpetual Scholarships.)   Here is the blurb from the email blast;   Whether it is learning about the District's 150th anniversary celebration, ordering the world-famous Nipher Middle School Frenc... 09/11/2014

Kirkwood High School Hosts "Open House" Event September 5th, 2014 Kirkwood High School will be hosting an open house event on Friday, September 5 from 5-6:45 p.m. at KHS.  The community is invited to tour the new areas in band, journalism and ATLAS prior to the Pioneers first home football game when they kick-off against Lafayette at 7 p.m.    Band, journalism and ATLAS students and staff will be on hand to offer tours of the nearly 17,000 square feet of instructional space upgrades.   Tours begin at 5 p.m.  The most convenient access to the classrooms will be from the Essex parking lot. At 6:45, tours will end and we will head to E.L. Lyons Memorial Stadium to cheer on the Pioneers.     Prior to the Pioneer Pride Marching Band performance, members from the KSD Board of Education and KH... 09/01/2014

Kirkwood Community Center's Kicks 'N Grins Soccer Program My daughter started playing on this league when she was in Kindergarten.  She loved every minute of it until she switched to an all girls team in 4th Grade 9it only goes to 1st grade now though).  Don LaChance does a wonderful job running this and keeping it fun for the kids! The Kicks 'n Grins Soccer Program offers children currently enrolled in Kindergarten and 1st grade an exciting opportunity to learn about the game of soccer in a non-competitive co-ed environment. Participants meet each Saturday at Kirkwood Park for six weeks beginning September 20th.  The sessions will be one hour and will include instruction and scrimmages. These sessions are supervised by volunteer parent/coaches with the assistance of the recreation depa... 08/18/2014

Walker Natatorium Makes a Big Splash at Groundbreaking at KHS Electricity was in the air on Aug. 6, as rain, lightning and thunder delayed the Kirkwood School District “Splashbreaking” for The Walker Natatorium on the campus of Kirkwood High School.   An audience of more than 300, which included students, parents and community members, attended the event, which had to be moved indoors to the school's Denver Miller Gymnasium. Greeting them was the KHS Band, playing the “Pioneer Fight Song.”   The rain clearly didn’t dampen the crowd's excitement, as Earl E. and Myrtle E. Walker Foundation trustees and District officials kicked off the official groundbreaking of The Walker Natatorium. A rendering of the outside of the facility that will house the pool was on display and an outline of the ... 08/18/2014

Bring a lawn chair and have a picnic or enjoy the wonderful restaurants and shops.  This is a wonderful place to meet new people or grab a group of friends and enjoy being outside with terrific music.                 Painting by Mark Borella June:  Summer Concert Series--Thursday evenings from 6:30-9p at Station Plaza10th Season!  5 Ralph Butler Band  12 Rosewood    19 Fair Warning 26 Soulard Blues Band     05/16/2014

Kirkwood Farmers' Market  is Open Every Day! Merchants:  Brad's Kettle Corn-freshly made kettle corn CJ's Produce and Plants-local produce, beautiful flowers, hanging baskets--plant area open Farrar Out Farm-organic produce, pork, beef, lamb, chicken, eggs, maple syrup and sorghum molasses God's Green Earth--succulent plants and more Menard Farm-eggs, produce and plants  Kate's Cuts--cut flowers Missouri Rhine Valley Association-cheese, hand crafted items and seasonal rotation of other farm-fresh offerings Missouri Wildflowers-Missouri native wildflowers, grasses, vines, trees and shrubs  Pekara Bread-clean label European bread an treats Princess Delights-- whole wheat, gluten-free and vegan all natural, no sugar, no salt baked goods Old Ways Soap-hand crafted soaps and more Robinson F... 04/25/2014

Kirkwood Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunts 2014 ADULT EGG HUNT  Ages 18+Egg hunts are not just for kids anymore! Join the Kirkwood, Webster Groves and Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation Departments at our annual Adult Egg Hunt. Lots of eggs and great prizes! Parking is limited, please car pool if possible. Outdoor event, dress appropriately, held rain or shine. Don't forget a basket and a flashlight.  R&NR $5 for pre-registration (on or before 4/10)  $10 at the door.   Registration begins at 7:30 p.m.; must be registered by 8:15 p.m.; hunt begins at 8:30 p.m.                Fri. 4/11       8 p.m. (dark)              Kirkwood Park, Lion's Pavilion   Teen Egg Hunt                                                Ages 10-14Teens, here is your chance to remember the good ole' days with an Egg ... 03/31/2014

  KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION  SPRING FLING   The Kirkwood School District Foundation (KSDF) is pleased to announce the Derby and Dine Spring Fling will be held on Friday, May 2, 2014 from 6:30-10:00 p.m. at Greenbriar Country Club. The evening is the KSDF’s major annual fundraiser.  All funds raised by the Foundation are used to benefit students and special projects that cannot be met through traditional public funding sources.  Some recent projects that were made possible through the fundraiser include iPads at North Glendale, service learning initiatives at North Kirkwood Middle School, and an outdoor classroom garden at Kirkwood Early Childhood Center.       03/16/2014

Kirkwood pool passes now available Feb 3rd, 2014 Pool Passes go on sale Feb. 3! Purchase your pass early and beat the long lines!NEW! Passes and daily admission ID cards available for Non-Residents! Check out the Spring/Summer Program guide for information. Resident ID Card Information:If your Resident ID card is not expired, you can purchase your pool pass over the phone with a credit card. 314-822-5855 If your Resident ID card is expired, or you need one bring two proofs of residency along with your family to get new ID cards. 01/23/2014

Kirkwood Rummage Sale!   Make plans to stop by the Kirkwood Rummage Sale! Saturday, February 1st from 8- noon.  Both Gyms will be full at the Kirkwood Community Center!   Directions from Hwy 270: Get off at the Dougherty Ferry Exit, Right on Ballas, Right on Geyer Road, the community Center will be on your right. 111 S Geyer Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122 Directions form Hwy 40: Take the Lindbergh exit and go South, Right on Adams, Left on Geyer. Directions from HWY 44:  West on Big Bend, Right on Geyer, The Community Center will be on your left after you cross the train tracks. 01/23/2014

Kirkwood Fireworks! December 28, 2013   Saturday, Dec 28 in Downtown Kirkwood The 2013 Downtown Kirkwood Winter Fireworks Festival is scheduled to be held on Saturday, Dec. 28 in Downtown Kirkwood. The musical group Project 324 will perform at 5 p.m. at Station Plaza. Fireworks will begin at 6:30 p.m. The display will be launched from the parking lot at Kirkwood City Hall, located at 139 S. Kirkwood Road. Ice & Snow date is Sunday, Dec. 29 at the same time and place. For additional and cancellation information, check the Downtown Kirkwood website: www.downtownkirkwood.com 12/19/2013