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St. Louis Community Info, Sunday, May 16, 2004
Ragtime Rally at Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com), May 16, 2004 - Visitors can pull up a lawn chair and enjoy a day filled with ragtime music at the Ragtime Rally Saturday, May 22, at
Scott Joplin House State Historic Site in St. Louis. The event, sponsored
by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, will be held from noon to
5 p.m. under a tent across the street from the Joplin House. The event is
free and open to the public.
Listen to performances throughout the afternoon by several
professional musicians. Scott Kirby, a pianist and composer, specializes
in distinctly American musical styles such as classic and new ragtime.
Ragtime performer William Harvill has a master's degree in music history.
Bob Ault, a banjo player and pianist, will play and provide a brief early
history of ragtime. Dave Majchrzak, a local ragtime pianist, and the
Skirtlifters, a string band that performs music of the 19th century, will
also be part of the program. Seating will be provided for the first 100
people, so come early or bring your own lawn chair.
Scott Joplin House State Historic Site, located at 2658 Delmar
Blvd., preserves the home of ragtime composer Scott Joplin and is open for
tours. Complementing the Joplin house is the New Rosebud Cafe, a
reconstructed structure that recreates the turn-of-the-century bar and
gaming club that once operated in the area.
For more information on the rally or the historic site, call the site at
(314) 340-5790 or the Department of Natural Resources toll free at
1-800-334-6946 (voice)
City Library to Show Films During African Arts Festival
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com) May 9, 2004 - The 13th Annual St. Louis African Arts Festival will return to the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park during Memorial Day Weekend, from May 28 - 31. As part of the celebration, the St. Louis Public Library also returns with a Film Festival at the Schlafly Branch, 225 N. Euclid Ave.
The films highlight Haiti's struggle for independence, the 200th anniversary of which is being commemorated this year. On Saturday, May 29, beginning at 10 a.m., the Library will present "Black Dawn," a colorful and artisitic portrayal of the culture and history of the Haitian people. Webster University's Dr. Robert Corbett will speak about the film at 2:30, followed by a reception.
On Sunday, May 30, beginning at 1:30 p.m., the library will present "Haiti: a Painted History," a film version of an art exhibition documenting Haiti's history through the eyes of its native painters.
City Health Department Prepares For West Nile Virus Season
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com) May 2, 2004 - West Nile Virus season is just a handful of warm days away. To help stave off the swarms of mosquitoes that late spring and summer can bring, the St. Louis City Department of Health is starting its larvaciding campaign on Monday, May 3, 2004.
The Health Department's Vector Control Program will begin the seasonal larvaciding with the River Des Peres, which is historically a major breeding site for mosquitoes. Vector Control Personnel will treat the river basin to prevent the growth of mosquito larvae into adult mosquitoes. The treatments last approximately 150 days. The Health Department will be using Altosid XR, a larvacide product that is safe to fish and aquatic life. Vector Control workers will periodically check the river water to determine if it needs to be retreated.
This is the first of several major preventive tasks that the Health Department will undertake to protect the public from mosquito-borne West Nile Virus disease. An intense campaign throughout the season will focus on controlling the mosquito population in the City.
Waste tire collection is a vital part of this campaign and a priority concern in the City. St. Louis citizens are asked to bring out any waste tires they have for collection on Operation Brightside Blitz weekends. Operation Brightside, the Forestry Division and the Refuse Division will pick up these tires on the designated collection dates.
Citizens can play a key role in protecting themselves and their neighbors from West Nile Virus infection by eliminating places for mosquitoes to breed on their property. Any standing water is a potential breeding site and should be eliminated. Clogged rain gutters, discarded tires and any uncovered containers can all be sources of standing water. Ornamental garden ponds and birdbaths should be treated with mosquito dunks available at garden shops. To report waste tires in the community or mosquito problems, citizens should call the Citizen's Service Bureau at 314-622-4800. For other questions about West Nile Virus, call Vector Control at 314-622-4252.
Older Americans Honored in May
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com) April 25, 2004 - May is traditionally celebrated as "Older Americans Month" throughout the country, acknowledging the myriad of contributions made by Senior Citizens. This year, the City of St. Louis will kick off the month with a "Bring It Together" breakfast in the City Hall Rotunda on Friday, May 7, 2004, honoring our most seasoned citizens.
If you are a St. Louisan 100 years young or older - or if you know someone who has made this milestone - please contact either Ollie Stewart at the Southside Wellness Center, at (314) 664-5024 or Sheila Banks in the Mayor's Office, at (314) 622-4079.
The St. Louis Public Library will celebrate May with twenty-four programs geared towards seniors. The theme "Aging Well, Living Well" will include book talks, movies, quality of life workshops, computer classes and community resource fairs with a musical flair.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit the web site for the Library at www.slpl.lib.mo.us or call 314-539-0365.
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Residents Learn How to Improve Their City Block
Surveillance Cameras Will Combat Illegal Dumping in St. Louis Neighborhoods
'Detox Your Domicile!' Programs Shed Light on Air Pollution
Infancy Weight Gain Linked to Childhood Obesity
Design of New 6th Street Ramp May Impact Local Businesses
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration
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