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Weekend Events: Used Book Fair at Clayton's Ethical Society and More

Here's what's happening in and near Clayton, Richmond Heights, Ladue and University City this weekend.

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.

Saturday, June 16

  • in Clayton will feature the band Cashmere on Saturday at 8 p.m.
  • in Clayton is featuring an exhibit from artist Craig Downs. His June Bug exhibit features a number of paintings in his unique style. The exhibit will remain open until July 15.
  • If you’re a Marianne Williamson fan, you’ll be interested in knowing that she’ll be in University City on Saturday at Namaste India, which has teamed up with Yoga & Spa magazine to make it happen. The eent will benefit Room to Read, a charity that helps educate children in underprivileged areas. To get a private reception with Marianne, you need to purchase a $100 workshop ticket and fund a girl’s scholarship for $250.  Get additional information at the Room to Read website or contact Laurie Levin at laurielevinhealth@gmail.com or by phone at (636) 233-3330.
  • Looking for a good book? Check out the Annual Used Book Fair at the on Saturday in Clayton from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well as on Sunday. You’ll find bargains on books, DVDs, CDs and more—and if you show up at 8 a.m., you’ll get early-bird discounts. Visit the Ethical Society’s website for additional information.
  • St. Louis County is sponsoring a Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events at South County Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the county’s website  for additional information.
  • The is open on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Straub’s at 8282 Forsyth.
  • Ylang-Ylang at Frontenac Plaza is hosting a Father’s Day Trunk Show on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit Plaza Frontenac’s website.
  • Preschoolers ages 2 to 6 are invited to a special Preschool Dance Party at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. Visit the library’s website for additional information and to register.

Sunday, June 17—Father’s Day

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  • The St. Louis Artists’ Guild presents the Ann Metzger Memorial National All Media Exhibition. The exhibit is free and open to the public. It will open on Sunday at 1 p.m. and will run through Saturday, Aug. 11. For more information, visit the Guild’s website.
  • The will be closed on Sunday in observance of Father’s Day.
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