This Week: Spiritual Detox, Organic Gardening and More

Clayton-Richmond Heights 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, March 13

• The ’s Board of Aldermen will meet on Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. at City Hall. Visit the city’s website for more information.
• Author Jeffrey Ricker will be at the in Clayton on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. reading, discussing and signing copies of his November 2011 book, Detours. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the St. Louis Artists’ Guild’s website.
• The in Ladue is hosting Moonwalking with Einstein author Joshua Foer at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. For details, visit the library’s website.
• The is offering a free on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at , located at 7126 Bruno Ave. in Maplewood. For more information, visit the garden club’s website.
• The City of University City’s Municipal Commission on Arts & Letters will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the boardroom. Visit the city’s website for details.

Wednesday, March 14

• Learn to cook something new in Frontenac this week. is hosting Cookbook Club at its store at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. The class costs $75 including the book. For more information, visit Plaza Frontenac’s website.
• If you’re into fashion, you’ll be thrilled to know that at Plaza Frontenac is hosting a CHANEL Spring and Summer 2012 Trunk Show, beginning on Wednesday. The show will run during normal store hours through March 18. For more information, visit Plaza Frontenac’s website.
• In University City, the will meet at the at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. This round table will consider consolidation and development of new economic development and entrepreneurial incentives for the community. For more information, see the event’s open invitation.
• The is offering a free Intro to Word 2007 class on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. The class is designed for beginners and no registration is required. For more information, visit the library’s website.
• The City of University City’s is happening on Wednesday beginning at 7 a.m. at Centennial Commons. Visit the city’s website for details.

Thursday, March 15

• A Community Planning Meeting is planned Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at . The meeting, sponsored by the East-West Gateway Council of Governments, is across the region.
• In Frontenac, some fashion icons will be hanging out at on Thursday—or at least their designs. In the upper level, you can check out the Ralph Lauren Black Label Event, including special samples available only on Thursday. A Lauren rep will be on hand to help you update your wardrobe, and champagne and appetizers will be served. On the main level, you’ll find the Konstintino Trunk Show in the Jewelry Department.
• The St. Louis County Library Headquarters in Ladue is hosting When the Killing’s Done author T.C. Boyle on Thursday at 7 p.m. For details, visit the library’s website.
• The is holding a Family Book Club for elementary age kids and their  parents on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Register to get a copy of the book, Boxcar Children Special Series #7: Pet Shop Mystery by Bertrude Chandler Warner. Visit the library’s website for details.
• Summer day camp registration begins in Richmond Heights on Thursday. For more information, visit the city’s website.
• The Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. For more information, visit the city’s website.

Friday, March 16

• Grab the kids and head to in University City on Friday at 7 p.m. for a magical evening featuring “evocative music, stunning visual effects and innovative puppetry.” Treasured Stories by Eric Carle will feature three of his most beloved titles, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See; and Papa Get The Moon For Me. For tickets and more information, visit COCA’s website.
• The St. Louis County Library Headquarters in Ladue is hosting Heart & Soul author Kadir Nelson at 7 p.m. on Friday. For details, visit the library’s website.
• In University City, the will offer free legal services by appointment only at Centennial Commons from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 314-615-0931 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day)

• If you’re up for a drive to the city, you might like to see the 43rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, starting at 11:30 a.m. in downtown St. Louis. The parade begins at the intersection of 18th and Market streets and proceeds east to conclude at Broadway and Market. Also in St. Louis that day: the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Run, starting at 9 a.m. and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Irish Dinner, beginning with cocktails and entertainment. Don’t forget to make reservations for dinner.
• See a show in Richmond Heights on Saturday at the McEntee Theatre at . The Little Flower Theatre Group will present at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children. For more information, visit the Richmond Heights website.

Sunday, March 18

• In Clayton, Spring Break Camps begin March 19, so if you haven’t registered yet, do so now. You can register online at the Clayton Parks and Recreation website.
• Want to loosen up on Sunday morning? Head to lululemon athletic, on the second level of , for a free yoga class at 11 a.m. All ages and levels are welcome. Bring a mat, towel and a water bottle. Sample mats available if you don’t have your own. For more information, visit Plaza Frontenac’s website.
• The Sunday Williams-Sonoma technique class this week is focusing on Sweet and Savory Tarts. Learn to make savory tarts (such as quiche) and sweeter tarts (such as fruit tarts). Plus, explore different types of crusts and learn to work with each. For more information, visit Plaza Frontenac’s website.
• If you’re in need of a spiritual detox, head to on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. is presenting a class entitled Spiritual Detox. For more information and to reserve your free seat, visit the Kabbalah Centre’s website.

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