Patch Picks: Jan. 30-Feb. 1

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.

Tuesday, Jan 31.

• In University City, the will launch its Valentine’s Day Trunk Show. The show will run from Tuesday until Valentine’s Day and will feature local artist Lisa Colby, who will be sculpting fine sterling silver. Also featured will be the ethereal gold knit jewelry of Susan Freda and a semi-annual clearance sale offering deep discounts on select jewelry, glass, clay, holiday ornaments, fiber and home accessories. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Visit the Craft Alliance website for more information.

Wednesday, Feb. 1.

• Need help learning Microsoft Word 2007? The is holding an Intro to Word 2007 class on Wednesday. The free class is designed for beginners and does not require registration. Visit the library’s website for more information.

Thursday, Feb. 2.

• If you’re looking for a little intellectual stimulation on Thursday, consider joining the at their 7 p.m. meeting on Thursday at the . This month, the group will discuss Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man. There will also be copies of next month’s selection available, and everyone is welcome. For more information, visit the library’s website.

Friday, Feb. 3.

• If you’re in Clayton on Friday and feeling artsy, consider stopping by the to take in the , which explores how people experience and create environments through soite and sound.  For more details, visit the St. Louis Artists’ Guild website.
• Do you need a new best friend? Head over to University City on Friday for the . The presentation will focus on how pet adoption works, choosing the right pet, costs and responsibilities of pet ownership and why adopting a pet “is the kind choice.” The University City Public library is hosting the event, which begins at noon. Visit the library’s website for more information.

Saturday, Feb. 4.

• If you’re feeling adventurous on Saturday, head to the on the Delmar Loop in U. City to see the Untamed exhibit, created by artists who are “exploring the essence of animals, their soul, spirit or symbolic personification; others explore their fragile existence in the contemporary natural world.” For details, visit the Craft Alliance website.
• If the cold-weather blues have got you down, you might want to check out the at on Saturday. The market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and we’re told that you’ll find the products you’ve enjoyed all season. For more information, visit the City of Clayton’s website.

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.