Mark Your Calendar: Trivia Night for Union Avenue Opera

Union Avenue Opera’s 7th Annual Trivia Night and Silent Auction, hosted by trivia veteran John Tucci, will have cash prizes, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction.

Father's Day: Fast Facts about Fathers

Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch offers some interesting facts that you might not have known about our nation's fathers.

Father's Day started in 1909 when Sonora Dodd listened to a Mother's Day sermon and decided that fathers needed a special day, too. Dodd's father was a Civil War veteran who raised six children by himself after his wife's death. A date in June 1910 was chosen because Dodd's father was born in June. In 1966,  President Lyndon Johnson designated the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day, and in 1972, President Richard Nixon signed Father’s Day into law. Sources:

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Photo Scavenger Hunt: Chubby Pony

You think you know Clayton and Richmond Heights? Prove it.

During rush hour, it's tempting to think life would be easier if you could simply gallop between the cars. This chubby rider seems a bit confused from his perch at a busy intersection somewhere in Clayton or Richmond Heights. Perhaps he's waiting for the lights to turn a different shade of green, or maybe he just thinks life is safer in the median than on the road. For this week's photo scavenger hunt, let us know what intersection our confused rider watches over. Once a week, Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch takes you on a photo scavenger hunt across your cities. Race to be the first person with the correct answer in the comments. We'll tell the world—on Monday morning, in the activity stream on our homepage—that you are the champion. And …

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Nate Birt

8:07 am on Sunday, January 30, 2011

Fascinating question, Lisa — let me see what I can find out and I'll report back. Thanks for playing!   more ›

Photo Scavenger Hunt: Voluptuous Classic

You think you know Clayton and Richmond Heights? Prove it.

The subject of this week's Clayton and Richmond Heights photo scavenger hunt can be seen in textbooks across the globe, which makes her physical presence in one of our fair cities all the more delightful. As a reward to all of our winter runners and joggers, this time we want you to tell us both the public location where this classic lady can be found and the name of her sculptor. Here's a hint: There's a plaque at her feet telling you everything you need to know.  Once a week, Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch takes you on a photo scavenger hunt across your cities. Race to be the first person with the correct answer in the comments. We'll tell the world—on Monday morning, in the activity stream on our homepage—that you are the champion. …

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Nate Birt

7:36 am on Monday, January 17, 2011

Congratulations, Cheryl! Renoir's "Venus Victorious" is indeed located in the Centennial Garden at Clayton's Shaw Park. Stay tuned for another scavenger hunt this Saturday!   more ›