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Kids Can Create Green Art at Recycled Art Festival
ST. LOUIS (SLFP.com), August 1, 2010 - Kids can brush up on the art of recycling with Leftovers, etc. at The Magic House's Recycled Art Festival.

Recycled Art Festival, part of The Magic House's Visiting Artist Series, take place on Saturday, August 7, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday, August 8, from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm. This drop-in workshop is free with museum admission and no reservations are required.

Using their artistic "green" thumbs, kids will participate in a variety of eco-friendly art activities that are sure to inspire creativity and environmental responsibility. Instead of a canvas, kids use a palette of colorful recycled materials to create sensational "green" re-works of art they can take home.

Leftovers, etc. supplies children and teachers with creative learning materials by collecting surplus resources donated by business and industry. Based in St. Charles, Missouri, Leftovers, etc. offers classes, summer camps, scouting activities and more.

The Visiting Artist Series is a yearlong celebration of the arts at The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum. One weekend every month, museum visitors have the opportunity to learn from a variety of professional artists as they demonstrate their techniques. Children are invited to work alongside artists and explore similar materials as they join in the fun of the creative process. The Visiting Artist Series is made possible with the support of the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis and TALX.

Ten Young Leaders Visit St. Louis to Promote Public Service with Build-A-Bear Workshop
ST. LOUIS (SLFP.com), July 25, 2010 - Ten Build-A-Bear Workshop® Huggable Heroes® gathered Friday, July 23 at World Bearquarters in St. Louis where they shared inspiring stories of how their volunteer efforts have made the world a better place.

They were brought together by Build-A-Bear Workshop, a global company that has taken the lead in investing in young people and encouraging them to volunteer. The Huggable Heroes program is now in its seventh year. Each Huggable Hero will receive $10,000 USD, $7,500 in the form of an educational scholarship and $2,500 USD from the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation to be donated to the 501(c)(3) charity of the Huggable Hero's choice.

"Our Huggable Heroes program encourages young people by providing incentives and rewards for their great work," said Maxine Clark, founder and chief executive bear of Build-A-Bear Workshop. "Their compassion not only changes the world but inspires others to follow in their footsteps."

This year's honorees have raised funds and collected items valued at more than $22.5 million. On average they have volunteered more than 650 hours each month to:

* Support U.S. troops
* Advocate for literacy
* Provide medical care to disadvantaged youth
* Help build and fund schools in underdeveloped countries

"Each of these youngsters, ages 11-18, has essentially built a business," said Clark. "The big difference is that they are totally selfless and the funding raised goes entirely to causes closest to their hearts. I believe that once these kids begin to look for paying jobs, employers will take note of their intelligence, their drive, their entrepreneurship and their giving spirit."

Huggable Heroes® included:

Riley Carney, 17, Englewood, CO -- Riley created Breaking the Chain, a non-profit organization designed to break the chains of illiteracy and poverty through education by building schools, creating literacy centers and providing books for classrooms around the world.

Ashlee Smith, 11, Reno, NV -- Ashlee created Ashlee's Toy Closet, a foundation that collects toys and books for kids in need across the United States, as well as in Canada and Haiti.

Melissa Monette, 18, Mililani, HI -- Melissa is president of Kids Helping Kids with Diabetes, an organization that educates, raises funds for research and provides support services to people with Type I diabetes. Melissa also manages A Harvest for Many Inc., a 501(c)(3) that collects food for those in need.

Tatiana Grossman, 15, Palo Alto, CA -- Tatiana works with the African Library Project to help increase early literacy in Africa. She has spoken before thousands of people on two continents about literacy and facilitating the creation of libraries.

Dylan Mahalingam, 14, Derry, NH -- Dylan co-founded Lil' MDGs to help meet the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. He mobilizes and rallies youth in all parts of the world to work together to raise funds and resources to build schools, dorms, libraries, playgrounds, community gardens and more in several countries such as Uganda, Indonesia, Cambodia, India and Sudan.

Alison Mansfield, 15, Fort Wayne, IN -- Alison has gathered and shipped more than 47,000 items to soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. She also has collaborated with the Fort Wayne Museum of Art and local artists to illustrate a coloring book for Afghan children.

Charles Rappazzo, 17, Castleton, NY -- Charles started Literacy Education for All People, a multi-year initiative to help reduce illiteracy and increase literacy education and awareness both on local and global levels.

Jourdan Urbach, 18, Roslyn Heights, NY -- Jourdan is founder and director of Children Helping Children, which raises funds for cutting-edge research and the eradication of neurological diseases through a national benefit, Concerts for a Cure. He has inspired 700 young professional musicians, to join him in performances and in building satellite chapters.

Matthew Armstrong, 18, Fort Saskatchewan, AB -- Matthew has raised more than $300,000 to help kids in need. His organization, Matthew's Challenge, has raised money through letter-writing campaigns, selling handmade magnetic bookmarks, hosting galas, walk-a-thons and fundraisers.

Alaina Podmorow, 13, Lake Country, BC -- Alaina founded Little Women for Little Women in Afghanistan, an organization that raises funds to educate girls in Afghanistan. She has helped raise more than $137,000 through silent auctions, bottle drives and other events. Alaina also speaks to schools and groups to raise awareness about Afghan issues.

Build-A-Bear Workshop launched the Huggable Heroes program in 2004 to search for and recognize young people making a difference in their communities and/or worldwide. Huggable Heroes are young leaders who demonstrate kindness, compassion and leadership to help make the world a better place.

From Jan. 15 through Feb. 26, 2010, Build-A-Bear Workshop accepted nominations for Huggable Heroes. More than 1,200 young leaders were nominated for their volunteer and community service efforts. Entries were narrowed down to a field of 75 semi-finalists, 25 finalists and ultimately 10 Huggable Heroes.

Spanish Story Time at Concordia Publishing House

Parents Urged to Be Sparkler Smart

St. Louis Rams Players, Coaches and Front Office Staff Take On Second Annual Playground Build

City Library Kicksoff "Water Your Mind... Read" Program

Rams Quarterback A.J. Feeley Kicks Off "Good to Grow

Study to Test Youth Savings as a Development Tool

Hispanic Parents Encouraged to Take a More Active Role in Getting Their Kids to College

FIRST Robotics Competition at Chaiftez Arena Draws 35 High School Teams

Historic Agreement Between France and Missouri Signed Via Skype

Variety Volunteers Help Expand Bikes for Kids Program

St. Louis' Tellabration Features an Evening of "Rythym in Story"

De La Salle Middle School Was Honored Recipient of 2009 Exhibit A Proceeds

City of St. Louis Chosen As Site of Annual Robotics Championship from 2011 - 2013

Goodwill Awarded $19 Million to Mentor Youth

Van Gogh: Brush with Genius at the OMNIMAX®

St. Louis Class of 2009 Graduates Earn Almost $43 Million in Scholarships and Grants

Surgeons Warn: Skateboarding Tough on Feet, Ankles

Recreational Music Making Results in Breakthroughs for Inner City Youth

President Barack Obama Visits Year Up

What All Parents Should Know About Swine Flu

Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce Will Award Five Scholarships

St. Louis Area Robotics Team Advances to National Finals

Obama Budget Proposes Direct College Aid for 5,186 More Students in Missouri

Tobacco Marketing Influences Kids to Smoke

Sharp Increase in Use of Sleep Medications by Young Adults According to a New Study

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