Countdown to the Centennial - Trivia Night Event

Saturday, March 3, 2012
Parish Hall, St. Joseph Church 
106 N Meramec Avenue, Clayton MO 63105
More details at www.claytonhistorysociety.org

We encourage everyone to consider putting together a table of friends for the upcoming Clayton Century Foundation (CCF) History Trivia Night. While this is a fund raising event, it is also a great "friend-raising" event.There is a number of great prizes and raffle items including cash prizes for the first and second place tables, and gift baskets from Ruth's Chris, Kaldi's, Extra Virgin, The St Louis Zoo, and many more. Your participation will help CCF History as they strive to preserve the history and artifacts of our community, support the preservation and educational programs at The Hanley House, and publish the newest book on the City of Clayton to coincide with our centennial celebration.

Download and print flyer

Clayton Century Foundation (CCF) History - Next Lecture Event

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
The Center of Clayton
50 Gay Avenue, Clayton MO 63105

Speaker:  Police Chief Thomas Byrne, 
Clayton's Changing Landscape

Free, public event. Everyone is invited. Armed with intimate details of all the major events that have taken place in Clayton during his tenure,  Chief Thomas Byrne will share some of his most memorable experiences with the audience.

Clayton Event Announcements

TONIGHT - TUESDAY, JANUARY 17TH -

Just a reminder about the community gathering TONIGHT at The Center of Clayton. Please forward this invitation to your neighbors. Thank YOU

Clayton’s Mayor, Board of Aldermen and Century Foundation cordially invite you to participate in a community gathering to discuss Clayton’s 2013 year-long Centennial celebration. 

The gathering will be held at The Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Avenue and hosted by KMOX personality and Clayton’s own Charlie Brennan.

TONIGHT - Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 5:30 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be available.

Please RSVP to Janet at 314.802.7763 jlemay@ci.clayton.mo.us

TOMORROW - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18TH -

Clayton Century Foundation History Lecture (free public event)

7 pm - Center of Clayton

Presentation by Mark Goldfeder , "Streetcars of Clayton - Part 2".

Clayton - Green Power Community Challenge

Clayton residents and business owners, you can help Clayton maintain its unique status as the first city in Missouri to achieve the EPA's designation as a Green Power Community (GPC). Since the city qualified as a GPC, the EPA upped the ante. By the end of 2011, 3% of the power used in the City of Clayton must come from green sources. The challenge effort needs your support NOW to help reach the goal. Spread the Challenge message by encouraging friends and family to sign up for Pure Power during the Clayton Green Power Challenge.

To thank you for your support, any Clayton resident that enrolls online or over the phone between now and December 31st will receive a free, anytime Wehrenberg Movie Ticket in the mail.

There are two ways to support green power: install solar on your home or business or enroll in a voluntary green power program. For details or to enroll, send your name, Ameren Missouri billing address and phone number to Clayton's GPC leader Cindy Bambini at cbambini@3degreesinc.com

ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND RELATED LINKS:

www.mogpc.com/clayton

http://clayton-richmondheights.patch.com/blog_posts/local-voices-join-claytons-green-power-community-challenge

Invitation to participate in a research study

Dr. Jenn Ohs and her research team at St. Louis University are conducting a study to examine hiring preferences. The study includes a short video depicting a job interview followed by a short questionnaire. At the end of the survey, participants can enter a drawing to win a $50 giftcard to either Target or Best Buy. Here is the link to the online survey:

https://slu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bKQTAjYqyf3dwJ6

November 17th - CCF History Lecture

St. Louis County Historian, Esley Hamilton, will discuss the history of Clayton Churches and Synagogues and the surrounding area on Thursday, November 17.

The free lecture on Tghursday, November 17th begins at 7:00 p.m. at The Center of Clayton.

Esley Hamilton, a preservation historian at St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation and lecturer at Washington University, is one of the region's most prominent historians. In May 2011, Hamilton received the H. Meade Summers Award.

Reminder: Annual Meeting Tomorrow

PLEASE NOTE: The NORTH DOOR of the building is closed due to construction. Please enter the Parish Hall directly through the SOUTH DOOR, located off Maryland Avenue. 

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE TO OLD TOWN RESIDENTS
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
St. Joseph’s Parish Hall
…Corner of N. Meramec and Maryland Avenue…

September 14th - ANNUAL OLD TOWN CLAYTON NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE TO OLD TOWN RESIDENTS
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
St. Joseph’s Parish Hall
…Corner of N. Meramec and Maryland Avenue…

FREE ATTENDANCE PRIZES!(updated 9/5/11) 

• TOUCHSTONES NECKLACE - designed by Jill Evans Petzall, this freshwater pearl collar necklace is not like your mother’s pearls! This necklace is made with coppery-bronze keshi pearls flecked with tourmaline gemstones and closed with a sturdy vermeil magnet clasp. Length 15 ½ inches. To see more of Jill’s jewelry designs, visit www.touchstonestouch.com, or visit her at her home-studio. Price valued at: $200.
• STRAUB'S - $20 gift certificate
• ROBERT GOVERO HAIR SALON - Gift certificate for haircut, style, and blowdry wih Vince Santangelo - $55 value
• HANLEY HOUSE - Miscellaneous items

Mark your calendars for our popular, informative annual neighborhood meeting.

Our program will include Clayton updates from Mayor Linda Goldstein...City Manager Craig Owens... Ward III Aldermen, Steve Lichtenfeld and Mark Winings...Police Chief Tom Byrne....and Fire Chief Mark Thorp. There will be time allotted for questions following the end of presentations.

You and your family are encouraged to attend this special event to hear news that impacts Clayton and our Old Town neighborhood. 

Exciting attendance prizes from local retailers will be awarded to some lucky attendees. Invite your neighbors!  You don't want to miss this event!

Upcoming Events

CCF History Lecture Series - (free and open to the public)

Wednesday, July 20

7:00 pm

Location - Center of Clayton

'The History of Oak Knoll Park' - Jim Sherby will discuss the early history of the beautifully preserved land, and the Rice and Goldman families who developed the property with two large homes that continue to serve the community as the Clayton Childcare Center and the St. Louis Artists’ Guild. An examination of ghost stories associated with the property will be presented! Jim Sherby is the author of From New Madrid to Claverach, How an Earthquake Spawned a St. Louis Suburb.

Storytime at the Hanley House

Thursdays, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11

10:00 am

Location - Historic Hanley House

Bring your children to the Historic Hanley House on Thursday mornings for a special story time. An historic interpreter will share stories both new and old. Children will also delight in learning an historic craft and the final story time will feature a special tea party for children.

Sign up for the tour through at the Center of Clayton or by calling 290-8500. Refer to course number 12002.

Resident fee: $10

Non-resident fee: $12

Hanley House Herb Tour

Saturday, July 23

11:00 am

Historic Hanley House

Join us for this special tour of the Historic Hanley House and learn about the importance of herbs and other plant life in the 19th century home. Costumed interpreters will lead this tour. Bring your gardening shears and you will be invited to take clippings from the Hanley House Herb Garden.

Sign up for the tour through at the Center of Clayton or by calling 290-8500. Refer to course number 12001.

Resident fee: $7

Non-resident fee: $10

Hanley House Dig for Boy Scouts

Saturday, July 30

10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Location - Hanley Park

This program is designed to fulfill the requirements for an Archaeology Merit Badge. Scouts will learn the history of the Hanley family using the basic principles of archaeology. All participants should be clothed properly including sturdy tennis shoes/boots, old pants and shirts. Sunscreen and a water bottle are also advised. We will break for lunch in Hanley Park. Scouts should bring a sack lunch. Pre-registration is required. Please call Sarah Umlauf to register: 314-226-9893. Cost is $10 per Scout.

Annual Meeting of the Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Association

Wednesday, September 14

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location - St Joseph Church - Parish Hall

Mark your calendar for our annual meeting and learn about what's new in the city of Clayton from the Mayor, Ward 3 Aldermen, City Manager, and Police and Fire Chiefs.

Crime Alert from Judy Kekich, Clayton Communications Coordinator

The Clayton Police Department has issued the following statement and ask that you forward it to your neighbors. It would be helpful to encourage them to forward it to their Clayton neighbors. Thank you for your help in protecting our community.

The Clayton Police Department reports a recent increase in car break-ins throughout the Clayton community. These break-ins are also occurring throughout the St Louis area and particularly in our neighboring communities. Clayton citizens are reminded to always lock vehicles and remove valuables. Leaving items like GPS units and cell phone in plain sight makes your vehicle a prime target. If possible, park your vehicle in your driveway or garage, since thieves generally target vehicles parked on the street. You can help discourage these incidents in our community by reporting any suspicious activity in your neighborhood – please call the Clayton Police at 645-3000.

Judy Kekich Communications Coordinator

314.290.8473 · Fax 314.863.0295 · jakekich@ci.clayton.mo.us

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