Patch Picks: Events, Happenings April 30 - May 5

University City Patch teams up with neighboring Patch sites each week to round up events and happenings in the area. Here are our picks for this week.

Monday, April 30

• Mixed-media artist Arlene Ligori’s fine art pieces will be on exhibit on Monday at in Clayton. The exhibit is free and open to the public.  
• Those who live in the Central Area of will be offered free spring bulk household item collection from Monday through Thursday this week. You can place up to seven household items on the curb (not in the alley). For additional information and to find out what kinds of items are acceptable, visit the University City website. 

Tuesday, May 1

• In University City, the Mayor’s Task Force on University City’s Bike and Walkability will meet at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.

Wednesday, May 2

• If you’re looking for a new primary care doc, you might be interested in the Pre-Summer Wellness Open House at in Clayton. Dr. Kenneth Poole will host the event from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Visitors get a complimentary blood pressure screening, BMI calculation and refreshments. RSVP by emailing mercyclinic.clayton@gmail.com or by calling 314-802-1417.
• If you’re an artist planning to enter your work in the Ann Metzger exhibition for an opportunity to win prizes up to $500 as well as recognition and a feature on the ’s website, Wednesday is the deadline for your submissions. Those who purchase a new St. Louis Artists’ Guild membership for $65 will receive free entry for up to three pieces. Existing SLAG members can submit up to three entries for $7 per entry. Those who wish to enter may do so online or by visiting the St. Louis Artists’ Guild in person.
• Need a little help with something you’re working on? The will host a computer drop-in session on Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Visit the library’s website for additional information.

Thursday, May 3

• Thursday is the National Day of Prayer.
• The University City Public Library’s Urban Thought Book Group will meet on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium to discuss Octavia Butler’s Kindred. Copies of next month’s selection will also be available, and everyone’s welcome to join.
• Love a good mystery book? The Mystery Lovers’ Book Club will meet on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters in the East Room. Visit the library’s website for additional information.

Friday, May 4

• Whether you’re a teen or you’re an aspiring young adult author, you’ll be interested in attending the Teen Author Panel at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters on Friday at 7 p.m. St. Louis YA authors, including Cole Gibsen, Antony John, and Heather Brewer will discuss their inspiration and their current projects. For details, visit the library’s website.

Saturday, May 5

• Saturday is Cinco de Mayo. While it’s not officially a holiday in the United States, it’s celebrated throughout the country, including the St. Louis Metro area.
• The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Metropolitan St. Louis Chapter is celebrating its 25th annual Mother’s Day Brunch at the hotel on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The organization will award scholarships to women 30 years of age and older at the brunch. This year’s honorees include Sandra Moore, Rebecca Bennett, Danielle McPherson, Kendall Gladen and the National Sales Network St. Louis Chapter. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased online or by calling 314-363-6835. If you’d like to sponsor the event or purchase an ad in the ad book, call 618-593-4807 or email fdevelopment@ncbwstl.org.
• The St. Louis County Health Department is holding a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection event on Saturday. Visit the City of University City’s website for details on locations and acceptable materials.
• Who doesn’t love a free comic book? If you or someone you love would appreciate one, you can visit the St. Louis County Library Headquarters on Saturday to receive a free comic book while supplies last. One per person, all ages welcome. The freebies will be available in the Children’s/Teen Area.

Want to see your Ladue-Frontenac, Clayton-Richmond Heights or University City event featured in this column? Email Patch reporter Angela Atkinson at angela.atkinson@patch.com with your event information.