This presentation, for parents, middle and high school students, and youth and community leaders, focuses on the deadly effects of heroin and opioid use and will include specific actions to take to protect your children. Presentations will be made by treatment providers, parents affected by this crisis, law enforcement and health care providers.
In addition to guiding parents on how to protect their children from heroin and opioid use, a panel of experts will be on hand to answer questions. Free childcare for younger children will be provided.
6:30 to 8 p.m. on April 26 at Parkway Central High School. Free.
Weather permitting, the STOP HEROIN walk will start at 5:30 p.m. on the Central High School track. Presented by Parkway Schools and the Alliance for Healthy Communities. Open to all.
More information: parkwayschools.net
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.
Attend the Winter Open House at the Waldorf School of St. Louis for a detailed look into what it is like to be a student at the school. Participate in an Early Childhood circle time, and attend a social studies class led by the Grades' teachers and more! This is your chance to meet WSSL teachers and learn more about their training, methodologies, and commitment to supporting each student’s unique educational journey.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Life Science Lab Classroom at the Saint Louis Science Center to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.