Saturday January 14, 2012
The St. Louis Zoo is hiring for the 2012 spring and summer season. The Zoo is holding a job fair to meet with prospective employees. The Zoo is looking for railroad conductors, groundskeepers, gift shop attendants, parking attendants, food service workers and more. There are weekday and weekend hours available. Background screenings and drug testing are required for all new hires. The job fair will be held at the Living World. For more information, call (314) 781-0900, ext. 4816.
2012 St. Louis Zoo Job Fair
Saturday, January 21, 2012
9 a.m. - noon
Wednesday January 11, 2012
The bald eagles are back in the St. Louis area, returning to their winter home along the banks of the Mississippi River. Everyone has a great chance to see some of the majestic birds this weekend at Eagle Days 2012 at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge. Spotting scopes will be set up along the bridge for good viewing. The World Bird Sanctuary will also be on hand giving eagle talks and demonstrations. Everyone is urged to dress for the weather, but there will be a warming tent with activities for kids as well.
Eagle Days is Saturday, January 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday January 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge located near Riverview Drive just south of I-270.
Eagle Days is just one of many events going on in St. Louis this weekend. Families can also enjoy some outdoor fun at the Loop Ice Carnival. Baseball fans will be heading downtown for the Cardinals Winter Warm-Up. And, Monday is filled with events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tuesday January 10, 2012
This weekend, the nation takes time to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. MLK Day is a federal holiday commemorating Dr. King's birthday. St. Louis will pay tribute to the great civil rights leader with marches, celebrations and other observances. One of the most popular local events is a ceremony and march at the Old Courthouse in Downtown St. Louis. Other events are taking place at chuches and universities throughout the area. For more information, see Dr. Martin Luther King Day 2012 Events in St. Louis.
Sunday January 8, 2012
St. Louis Cardinals fans have many chances to see the team's 2011 World Series Trophy over the next few months. The trophy is going on tour to dozens of locations in Missouri, Illinois and Oklahoma. The trophy will be on display at U.S. Cellular stores. Here are the scheduled stops for January 2012 in the St. Louis area:
January 9: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m., 12270 St. Charles Rock Road in Bridgeton
January 11: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., 2503 State Street in East St. Louis
January 12: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., 4624 Hampton Avenue in South St. Louis
January 19: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., 9004 St. Charles Rock Road in St. Louis County
January 20: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., 3825 Veterans Memorial Parkway in St. Peters
January 21: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 2510 Lemay Ferry Road in St. Louis County
January 24: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., 1837 Homer Adams Parkway in Alton
Cardinals fans can also see the trophy, meet players, get autographs and more at the Cardinals Winter Warm-Up. The annual event is January 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown St. Louis. For more information, see my guide to the 2012 Cardinals Winter Warm-Up.
