When Harold Barker left his successful tenure as a state-winning golf coach at Whitfield, there was a purpose behind his decision. Barker wanted to eventually become an athletic director. Now, he is one.
Read More »Botanical Garden cancels Japanese Festival
While the typical Japanese Festival will not be held this year, the Garden will still host some special activities on Labor Day Weekend. The Garden will offer extended hours throughout the weekend, with last entry at 7 p.m.
Read More »Want to be a Master Gardener? Online classes begin soon
Even in the era of COVID-19, Master Gardener learning options continue to grow, according to the University of Missouri.
Read More »HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum reopens July 10
The museum will operate at 25% capacity (or a maximum of 60 visitors). Families must make advance reservations online.
Read More »Mercy Hospital seeks blood donors
Mercy Blood Donor Services is open for donations five days a week and located on the lobby level of Mercy Hospital St. Louis.
Read More »Calling it a career due to coronavirus
Many older Americans are apparently making the decision to retire earlier than planned because of the coronavirus threat.
Read More »Sports briefs: July 8
The latest in local sports news.
Read More »Business Briefs: July 8
The latest in local business news.
Read More »Apples and Alzheimer’s
In a 20-year study of 2,800 adults age 50 and over, those who consumed more foods rich in flavonoids – such as apples, berries, tea, red wine and dark chocolate – were two to four times less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) compared with people whose flavonoid intake was low.
Read More »Singles face a changed dating scene due to COVID-19
The dating app OKCupid has seen a 700% increase in the number of its users going on “virtual” dates. And Tinder reported in April that it saw more than 3 billion users “swiping” to connect with potential dates on March 29, a new high for that popular app.
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