Ferguson Observer

Rental Assistance (FMPL)
2021-10-22 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Ferguson Public Library, 35 North Florissant Ave., Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
Has the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult to pay your rent on time? Emergency financial assistance is available! The Salvation Army will be at the Ferguson Library on Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm to help you with filling out the St. Louis County ERAP form. The Salvation Army can also schedule meetings for other times by calling 314-439-8306.

Please bring IDs for all adults in your household, income verification (tax return and pay stubs), proof of hardship (unemployment letter), and past due notices.
For more information, please call the helpline at 314-806-0910, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. You can also find more information online at https://stlouisco.onlinepha.com/.

Virtual: STL Scavenger with Dea Hoover (FMPL)
2021-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual (See description for details)
Ready to take the STL Scavenger Hunt? Join us and author Dea Hoover to learn all about her new book, STL Scavenger! STL Scavenger is a puzzle book filled with pictures and clues that will send you all over the St. Louis area, into places like University City, Florissant, St. Charles, and even our hometown of Ferguson!
Registration required. Register online at bit.ly/fmplscavenger or call us at 314-521-4820.

Murder Mystery Dinner "Zombie Love" (Parks & Rec)
2021-10-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Ferguson Community Center, 1050 Smith Ave., Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
This is the first ever murder mystery dinner at the Ferguson Community Center brought to you by Jest Murder Mystery Co.
Calling all Zombies! Come to the murder mystery show that thinks outside the coffin! That’s right! We’ve got the perfect show for you!
The fee for this event will cover the cost of the dinner, tips/gratuities, and entertainment. Cash Bar will be available during the event.

Craft Kit "Beaded Spider Wind Chime" (FMPL)
2021-10-18 00:00 | Ferguson Public Library, 35 North Florissant Ave., Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
The Ferguson Municipal Public Library is giving out craft kits each week. Kits are free and available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.
The kit for the week of October 18-23 is a Beaded Spider Wind Chime.

Wine Tasting at BTC
2021-10-17 15:00 | Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Parish and School, 150 N. Elizabeth, Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
Wine tasting at BTC with the Wine Guy and PRP wine, charcuterie provided. Adults only, must RSVP by Thursday 10/14 to BTC or email here.

Virtual Storytime: Ghosts and Ghouls (FMPL)
2021-10-16 14:00 - 14:30 | Virtual (See description for details)
Scare up some fun with us at storytime! We will enjoy stories and songs all about ghosts, ghouls, and other not-too scary creatures. Join us on Facebook for a hauntingly good time!

Howl-O-Ween Pup Playdate (Parks & Rec)
2021-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Wayside Dog Park, 1026 Chambers, Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
All pups need a playdate! Join us for our Pup Playdate at Wayside Dog Park. We will have a howl-o-ween themed playdate with spooky treats and an opportunity to snap a photo of your pup. All pups are encouraged to dress in costume, but it is not required.
Playdate is $5/Dog, or Free for Wayside Dog Park Members

Farmers' Market
2021-10-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Plaza at 501, 501 S. Florissant, Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
Weekly Farmers’ Market held from May to October each Saturday from 8:00 am to noon.

Rental Assistance (FMPL)
2021-10-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Ferguson Public Library, 35 North Florissant Ave., Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
Has the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult to pay your rent on time? Emergency financial assistance is available! The Salvation Army will be at the Ferguson Library on Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm to help you with filling out the St. Louis County ERAP form.

Please bring IDs for all adults in your household, income verification (tax return and pay stubs), proof of hardship (unemployment letter), and past due notices.
For more information, please call the helpline at 314-806-0910, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. You can also find more information online at https://stlouisco.onlinepha.com/.

Creatures of Myth and Legend with the World Bird Sanctuary (FMPL)
2021-10-14 18:00 - 19:00 | January-Wabash Memorial Park, 501 N. Florissant, Ferguson, MO, 63135
Have you ever wondered whooo inspired a ghost story? Or maybe what animal the Igbo people revere? Join us and the naturalists from the World Bird Sanctuary for a program all about the ways animals inspire myths and legends across the globe! You’ll also meet some feathered friends at this great event.
Registration is required. To register, please visit https://bit.ly/fmplmyth or call us at 314-521-4820.
This program will take place at the bandshell at January-Wabash Park. Please bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on, and please wear a mask! All ages are welcome.

Sunset Boat Cruise "No Worries" (Parks & Rec)
2021-10-13 15:00 - 20:00 | Ferguson Community Center, 1050 Smith Ave., Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
Join us as we set sail into the sunset aboard The Hakuna Matata out of the Grafton Harbor. We will cruise down the Mississippi River for two hours with a boxed dinner catered by Oyster Bar. Drinks will be available to purchase on board at the tiki bar. (Absolutely no personal drinks allowed.)
The fee for this trip will cover the cost of the cruise, catered box dinner, tips/gratuities, and motor coach transportation.

Preschool Pop Up Playdates (Parks & Rec)
2021-10-13 10:00 - 11:00 | January-Wabash Memorial Park, 501 N. Florissant, Ferguson, MO, 63135
Come join Ferguson Parks and Rec for Preschool Pop Up Playdate! We will have outdoor games, balls, hula hoops, and more. You will even get a chance to play on our playgrounds. This

is a great opportunity to meet new mommy and me friends!

Council Meeting
2021-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual (See description for details)
On the agenda:
A Special Use Permit To Build A Substation Located At 201 Adams Street.
Resolutions for:

Holding the Municipal Election on April 5, 2022, for three council members, one from each ward.
A transfer of Property at 217 S. Hartnett.
Contracts for the redevelopment of: 511 Ruggles Road, 900 Forestwood Drive, 302 St. Louis Avenue, 604 Tiffin Avenue, and 711 Reasor Place.
Reallocations to the 2021-22 Park Fund Budget.

To join meeting by zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/91649314160?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 916 4931 4160
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Or by phone: 1-312-626-6799

Special Council Meeting
2021-10-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual (See description for details)
Special Council Meeting for discussion on:
a. Business Loan Program
b. Side Lot Program Refresher for Applicant Approval
c. Senior Housing Development
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81649528196?pwd=[REDACTED]
Dial In: 1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 816 4952 8196
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Special Council Meeting
2021-10-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual (See description for details)
Special meeting for discussion of the 5 Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2022-2027.
Join online by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81649528196?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 816 4952
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Or by phone: 1-312-626-6799

Readings on Race Book Club (FMPL)
2021-10-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual (See description for details)
October’s selection: The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee
The Readings on Race Book Club meets monthly to unpack the complex and challenging subject of race in America by reading and discussing books on this topic. The book club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 pm. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the book club meets virtually via Zoom. If you would like to join the book club, please contact us at feedback@fergusonlibrary.net. For more information about the book club, take a look at our Book Clubs page.

Police, Police Oversight, and Our Youth: Giving Young People a Voice in Police Oversight
2021-02-22 18:00 - 20:00
Webinar, originally broadcast as part of the 2020 National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) Annual Conference, followed by discussion.

Accessible through Zoom link, or by phone at 312-626-6799.
Meeting ID: 994 2500 4813
Passcode: [REDACTED]

The Rise of Sustainability: Ferguson Ecology Team Video Night
2021-02-18 19:00 - 20:30
The Ferguson Ecology Team presents a Zoom video night, “The Rise of Sustainability.” This video explores the rise of the concept of sustainability as it has gone from the fringes to the mainstream within just a few short decades, driven by an environmental crisis on a global scale. In this short documentary film, we explore this new environmental context of the Anthropocene and the key structural transformations in our economy required to achieve sustainability in the age of globalization.
Conversation will follow the film. To register for this event, click to http://bit.ly/FETFeb2021
For more information: (314) 941-9378

Calming a Crisis: Strategies to Reduce Use of Force
2021-02-16 18:00 - 20:00
Webinar, originally broadcast as part of the 2020 National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) Annual Conference, followed by discussion.

Accessible through Zoom link, or by phone at 312-626-6799.
Meeting ID: 988 2826 4483
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Implementing Procedural Justice: Strategies for Analyzing Police Stops
2021-02-08 18:00 - 20:00
Webinar, originally broadcast as part of the 2020 National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) Annual Conference, followed by discussion.

Accessible through Zoom link, or by phone at 312-626-6799.
Meeting ID: 915 5592 2300
Passcode: [REDACTED]

EarthDance Farms spring training registration
2021-02-01
Registration opens for EarthDance Spring Training
More details coming soon!

*Stay tuned for more info! This posting will be updated with the link to register as soon as it becomes available!*

Community Engagement: Leading with a Trauma-Informed Lens
2021-01-27 18:00 - 20:00
Webinar, originally broadcast as part of the 2020 National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) Annual Conference, followed by discussion.

Click event to see Zoom link, or listen by phone at 312-626-6799.
Meeting ID: 959 2430 5033
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Ferguson city council meeting
2021-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | City Hall, 110 Church Street, Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States

PROUD Courageous Conversation - "Coping with Covid"
2021-01-25 18:30 - 20:30
Zoom link for this event is available at the PROUD website. Videos of previous Courageous Conversations can be found on their events page.

Ferguson Ecology Team video night
2021-01-21 19:00 - 21:00
The Ferguson Ecology Team Video Night
Presents VIA ZOOM :
An inconvenient sequel: TRUTH TO POWER
THURSDAY ~ JANUARY 21 ~ 7:00 PM
Ten years after the Academy Award-winning An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change to the forefront of mainstream culture, An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power proves to be more relevant than ever today. Join former Vice President Al Gore as he continues his tireless fight, traveling around the globe to educate and inspire the next generation of climate champions. Eye-opening and alarming, this compelling follow-up shows that while the stakes have never been higher, the solutions to the climate crisis are still within our reach.
Conversation to follow the film.
TO REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK: http://bit.ly/FETJan21
For more information: (314) 941-9378
carletonstock@aol.com

Addressing Food Insecurity in North St. Louis County: A Meeting for Elected Officials and Community Leaders
2021-01-21 09:30 - 10:30
This is a virtual meeting; registration required.
Hosted by EarthDance Organic Farm School.

You are invited to join us for a brief presentation followed by a Q & A session, to learn about programs and initiatives that EarthDance Organic Farm School is implementing this year to better address food insecurity in North St. Louis County. At the start of this new year, we are eager to connect with you and share some of the exciting things we have in store to better meet the needs of people in our community, and in particular, residents of Ferguson, Kinloch, Berkeley, Calverton Park, Cool Valley, and Dellwood.

Please register so that you’ll receive a reminder of this meeting, and also let us know if there are others who would be good to invite, as well!

*Stay tuned for more info! This posting will be updated with the link to register as soon as it becomes available!*

Innovative Approaches to Seeking Racial Equity in Law Enforcement Oversight
2021-01-19 18:00 - 20:00
Webinar, originally broadcast as part of the 2020 National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) Annual Conference, followed by discussion.

Click event to see Zoom link, or listen by phone at 312-626-6799.
Meeting ID: 998 0201 5783
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Candidate filing deadline
2021-01-19 17:00 | City Hall, 110 Church Street, Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
City council candidates for the April election must file their petitions by 5:00 pm on January 19.

Ferguson city council meeting
2021-01-12 19:00 - 21:00
Agenda includes selection of a pool manager, and updating the criminal background check standards for city employees.
Agenda: http://www.fergusoncity.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01122021-868
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92474077052?pwd=[REDACTED]
