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Not Just For Kids! features news, fun activities and places to visit in the Metro St. Louis area for the entire family.    |
City's Summer Camps Extended Two Weeks Due to Possible Change in Schools' Academic Schedule ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com), July 7, 2003 - The summer schedule for the city's ten summer day camps and outdoor pools would be extended an additional two weeks this year to accommodate a likely change in the St. Louis Public Schools' academic term. Extra summer hours at the City's recreational centers will be extended by two weeks. In an announcement, Mayor Francis Slay said that he was ordering the adjustment after interim school superintendent Bill Roberti informed him that Roberti would be asking the Board of Education to begin the district's school year in early September, instead of in late August. "Superintendent Roberti told me that he would probably need the extra time to ensure that St. Louis public school classrooms were ready and kids were in their seats. We know it is important not to leave city parents with an unanticipated gap in their children's summer plans," Mayor Slay said. Mayor Slay said that he had asked Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director Gary Bess to ensure that city pools, camps, parks, and recreation centers would be able to accommodate children facing an unanticipated extra holiday. Mayor Slay said that the City's own recreation programs would likely be insufficient to keep children occupied for the whole time. He called on the directors of the region's most popular attractions to consider offering special programs. "I hope that public attractions like the St. Louis Zoo, the Science Center, and the Hisotry Museum will also quickly schedule supplementary programs for the kids, and that they will be joined by private attractions like the City Museum and the St. Louis Symphony. Together, we ought to be able to give Mr. Roberti a hand," Mayor Slay said. A brochure is available by calling the Recreation Division at 314-289-5320. All camp sites are subject to change based on demand. All recreation programs are offered in cooperation with the St. Louis Disabled Services office. Missouri Youths Receive Congressional Award Medals for Excellence ST. CHARLES, (SLFP.com), July 7, 2003 - A number of Missouri youths have been presented with Congressional Award medals in recognition of their pursuit of excellence. Winners this year include: Arie Bennett of Black Jack; Clare Brady of St. Louis; Shannon Flecke of St. Louis; Hannah Gathman of Pocahontas; Katie Greer of St. Louis; Michael Grogan of Chesterfield; Sarah Hale of Chesterfield; Amin Herati of Springfield; Jonathan Higgs of Desoto; Cortney Kellogg of Arnold; Melanie Perry of St. Louis; Jill Sutter of St. Louis; Sally Sutter of St. Louis; Joseph Leo Walsh of Creve Couer; McKay Yancey of St. Louis; Margaret Gardiner of St. Louis, Krysta Kauble of Kansas City, Wesley Kauble of Kansas City, William Scarfino of Gladstone; Kelly Helm from Wildwood and Gavin Taylor of Frontenac. In a statement, U.S. Senator Kit Bond said, "It is important that adults take the time to recognize and reward young people who show early signs of greatness. The best way to guarantee a healthy and strong future for all our children is to encourage our young people to strive for excellence." The Congressional Award is awarded pursuant to the Congressional Award act of 1979 to young persons between the ages of 14 - 24 who are eager to take initiative, willing to give of themselves and ready to accept the challenge of excellence. It is a voluntary, non-competitive award open to all young Americans, who can earn this award by meeting established criteria in four areas:
City Library's Book Sale Returns ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com), June 15, 2003 - The St. Louis Public Library's Book Sale returns July 17 - 20, in the old Sears store, located at the east end of Marketplace Plaza, 6524 Manchester Avenue. A preview of an enormous selection of materials will take place on Opening Night, Thursday, July 17, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with free admission for Friends of the St. Louis Public Library and Library Volunteers. General admission is $5 on Thursday. Free admission on Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ample free parking is available. The Library will offer over 70,000 titles in all areas of interest at bargain prices: hardbacks, 50 cents; paperbacks, 25 cents; magazines, 10 cents; and CDs 50 centers. Specialty books and sets will also be available. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase new books and materials for Library collections. For more information, call 314-539-0345. Tweens Control $39 Billion and Influence Billions More in Purchases Psychologists Say Fun and Fantasy Is What We Need Right Now Tips for More Active, Healthy Kids Boy Scouts of America Kick Off Nationwide Patriotic Campaign Parents Should Talk to Their Children About War Beetles Take Over Butterfly House Universal Orlando Launches Nationwide Search For Kid Inventors Protecting Kids in Car Crashes Dora the Explorer Live! Hits the Road For National Tour Abraham Lincoln and His Son Tad Return to Richmond St. Louis to Host 2006 U.S. Figure Skating Championships International Folkfest Celebrates Ethnic Heritages 'Discovering the Rivers of Lewis & Clark' Exhibition 
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