Outdoor
things for local kids
Schools are back in session. But, there are plenty of things
to do in the St. Louis metro area. Think about helping with
the BioBlitz in Forest Park. Visit the St. Louis County
Fair and Air Show, the Great Forest Park Balloon Race. And
much more in Places to Go, Things to Do.
In
Forest Park Asking
for kids' help in BioBlitz inventory
Calling all St. Louis area kids! You can help
this month make a unique inventory of all
living things in Forest Park.
Conservation Kids
seek high conservation rating
Heather, Aaron and Travis Gemmell are moving
closer to earning the highest rating in
the Missouri's Conservation Frontiers program.
Their mother, Lisa, is working right along
with them.
Holiday
Art Local
kids' artwork helps Glennon kids
Kara Boschert and Claire Mueller have entered
art contests before but, for Eugene Morgenthaler,
this was a first. But, all were winners in
the 2004 Cards for Kids competition.
Books This
month's book reviews
Bobby's constant clowning around has the principle
threatening to kick him out of school. Fortunately,
he has one last chance. His teacher has asked
him to organize a school-wide laugh-off. Can
he make the contest a success? Read about
this book and more in Young Saint Louis.com's
book reviews.
2005
Final Four "Madness"
lessons lead up to men's tourney
The popular basketball-based Middle School
Madness activities for kids are returning
this fall. They will serve as a preview for
the 2005 NCAA Men's Final Four basketball
tournament coming to St. Louis next March.
Sports Ballwin
boy has fine tennis summer
Twelve-year-old Brandon Davis had a winning
summer of tennis. But, he said he best experience
was actually at a tournament in which he didn't
win a match.
Entertainment Air
show fun, and sharks too
The St. Louis County Fair and Air Show always
provides lots of end-of-season fun for kids
and families. This year's fair also includes
a big traveling shark exhibit.
Profile Overseas
mission work by Achiever
Twelve-year-old Michael Arb of Fenton already
has taken part in two overseas mission trips.
Those trips--plus lots of local community
service--earned him special recognition earlier
this year.