Benefits

“SPA-tacular,” a benefit to raise funds for Annie’s Hope – The Bereavement Center for Kids, is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 11 at Ginger Bay Salon & Spa in Kirkwood. A gift bag, mini spa treatments, giveaways, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments are featured with various gift packages available. For tickets, call 966-0655.

Junior League Larks present “We Sing for the Kids,” a musical performance, at 7 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 14 at the Sheldon Concert Hall. The St. James’ Singers and a performance by Variety Children’s Chorus also are featured. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door; patron tickets are $45 and include preferred seating, parking and a reception. Proceeds help defray costs of sending the Variety Children's Chorus to Washington, D.C., to sing at the White House. Call 863-7855.

The Churchill Alumni Association Beer Tasting & Silent Auction is from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 17 at Churchill (1021 Municipal Center Drive) in Town & Country. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Proceeds benefit the school’s scholarship fund. Call Tam McGuire at 997-4343, ext. 117.

Webster Groves Christian Church holds a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 18 at the church (corner of Berry Road and W. Lockwood). Proceeds benefit charitable organizations supported by the church’s Women’s Christian Fellowship group. Call (314) 961-3232.

Make a Difference Day, a call to action for residents and organizations to see what needs to be done in their community and work with other volunteers to make improvements, is Sat., Oct. 25 throughout the cities of Shrewsbury and Webster Groves. The Webster Groves Lion’s Club provides lunch for all volunteers at the Webster Groves Recreation Complex. Call the Shrewsbury City Center at 647-1003 or Webster Groves Recreation Complex at 963-5650.

Olivette Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 7 at the Olivette Community Center. Tickets are $150 for a table of up to 10 people. Proceeds benefit Olivette’s youth sports scholarship program. To register, call Tracey at 991-1249 or visit olivettemo.com.

Marta’s Holiday Fashion Show is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 13 at Kemp Auto Museum in Chesterfield. A Tommy Woods purse valued at $3,000 is among items featured in a live auction. Tickets are $65 and include an open bar, appetizers, live DJ, runway fashion show and live auction; a limited number of VIP tickets are available for $95 and also include assigned table seating, a gift from Marta’s and valet parking. Proceeds benefit Our Little Haven. Call (636) 227-8831.

“In the Vineyard,” a wine and cuisine tasting to benefit Edgewood Children’s Center, is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 15 at Plaza Frontenac. More than 80 wines, dishes from top area restaurants and silent and live auctions are featured. Tickets are $100 and $200. For reservations, call 919-4733 or visit eccstl.org.

Family & Kids

“And the Night Shall be Filled with Music,” a concert by the MICDS Upper School Choir, is at 8 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 10 in Mary Eliot Chapel on the MICDS Middle School campus in Ladue (101 N. Warson Road). Admission is free. Call 993-5100.

“Jaguar Concours D’Elegance,” a nationally sanctioned classic Jaguar exhibit with more than 50 Jaguars, is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 11 at the Clayton Triangle (between Forsyth and Maryland). Call 727-2020 or (636) 537-1302.

Fall Festival of Local Flavor is on Sat., Oct. 11 in downtown Kirkwood. The “Kirkwood Living Green” booth, sales and specials at numerous shops, local artists showing and selling works at Station Plaza, live music and performances and kids’ activities are featured. Visit downtownkirkwood.com.

Wydown Fall Festival is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 11 at Hanley Road and Wydown Boulevard in Clayton. Gifts and giveaways from business owners and art exhibit in Wydown Park are featured. Admission is free. Call 290-8508.

Beverly Milder’s Musical Arts holds a faculty recital featuring piano, guitar and voice repertoire at 3 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 12 at the Ethical Society of Saint Louis on Clayton Road. Admission is free. Call 469.6646.

“Friday Night Live: Nightlife Boogie,” a family event introducing Missouri’s creatures of the night in fun, creative ways, is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 17 at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood. Call 301-1500.

The Maplewood Richmond Heights Renaissance Faire is at 11:30 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 18 at Maplewood Richmond Heights High School. A parade, more than 60 Renaissance characters, dancers, live music, storytelling, artisans, kids’ games and activities and food are featured. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for those aged 18 and younger. Visit mrhsd.org.

The Clayton Canine Classic is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 19 at Shaw Park. A "Dressed to the K-nines" fashion show, games for dogs and/or people, “pup” art, puppy kissing booth, pet photography, vendors and service providers are featured. Proceeds benefit Stray Rescue of St. Louis. Dogs must be on leashes and accompanied by an adult. Call 726-3033.

The KH Players of Kirkwood High School present “The Women” at 7 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 22, Fri., Oct. 24 and Sat., Oct. 25 at the school’s Keating Theater (800 W. Essex). Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and available at khplayers.com and by phone at 213-6100, ext. 1425.

Gardening

The Webster Groves Herb Society holds its annual Autumn Herb Gathering from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 11 at Rolling Ridge Nursery (60 N. Gore). Handmade herbal creations, demonstrations, gardening books for sale and guest speakers are featured. Call Linda at 909-8559 or visit wgherbs.org.