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Recreation Council News…

News For People with Disabilities…

Variety STL 2025 Adventure Day Camp, St. Louis, MO: Slots are still open for this FREE Specialized Day Camp for ages 4-20. Six camp weeks from June 2-July 18, 2025. Campers are allowed to attend camp for ONE week only.  Information

Disability Rights Legislative Day: Boxed lunches and t-shirts will be provided to those who register by January 17. Event is Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the Missouri State Capitol, 201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Hosted by the Missouri Developmental Disability Council, gathers self-advocates, family members, legislators, and statewide officers to participate and have their voices heard. The day features a one-hour rally and opportunities to meet with legislators. Emmaus will provide bus transportation from the corporate office in St. Charles and St. Peters UCC in Washington, MO. Click this link to Register for February 26. If you can’t attend DRLD, there are more Advocacy Days in January, March, April, and May – Information Here

Sensory Friendly Event at The Magic House: Rescheduled for January 25. The event originally scheduled for January 11 was canceled due to weather and rescheduled to Saturday, January 25. Please re-register for that event so we know how many people to expect. Click here: JANUARY 25 The Magic House Registration. This is designed to provide children with disabilities with a sensory-friendly opportunity to enjoy The Magic House without the crowds. Families are welcome to stay once The Magic House opens to the public, but they must arrive by 9:30am for free admission. Admission is FREE.

Sensory-Friendly Morning at the City Museum (STL), Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM at the City Museum, 750 N 16th Street, St. Louis, MO 63103. Climb, slide, jump, and play in the many unique areas the museum has to offer. To ensure this event is sensory-friendly, lighting and audio adjustments will be made where able, trained Easterseals staff will be on hand until 10:30 AM, and registration is limited. Complimentary parking will be available until 9:30 AM. After 9:30 AM, parking will be $15 per vehicle. Additional parking is available in the surrounding area. Registration is $1 for everyone three years and older: Register HERE

Freddie Ford Foundation Parent Autism Support Group Meeting (STL), Saturday, January 25: Join the Freddie Ford Family Foundation for their parent support group meeting January 25, 2025 from 2:30 p.m. at the Clark Family Branch of the St. Louis County Public Library located at 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131. Children are welcome to attend. There will be no formal childcare so please bring a favorite device or toy. Our speakers will be from St. Louis Arc, sharing information about their resources and programs. Register Here ~ Flyer
Miriam’s Next Steps Fair (STL), Tuesday, January 28 from 4pm – 5:30pm at Miriam High School, 1138 N. Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63132. Planning for the future can feel overwhelming. Visit with organizations showcasing programs, services, and opportunities to help students who learn differently take their next steps toward success. Whether your student is exploring college, careers, or other pathways, our fair has something for everyone including social development, recreation, and summer programs for high school students. Information

 

Free Events in the Community…

Art Tour—Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (STL) Fridays & Saturdays, January 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 & Feb 1, 2025 from 1–2 pm at MO Art Museum. The history of art is full of elaborate banquets and celebrations involving food. On this guided tour, keep the abundance of the holidays going and discover different representations of festive hospitality, tableware, guests, and decorations. FREE tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall on a first come, first served basis. Event Schedule

Third Friday at Third Degree Glass: January “Reignition” (STL), Friday, January 17 from 6-10pm at Third Degree, 5200 Delmar Blvd, St Louis, MO, 63108. Queen Elsa isn’t the only person who can let it go. Bring all of your bad habits, missed opportunities, and grudges to Third Degree in the new year and LET – THEM – GO. Write them down on paper, and participate in our annual ceremonial burning in the hot shop. Information

Magic House Free Family Night (STL), Friday, January 17 from 5-8pm. These special nights enable a family (up to two adults and four children) to visit the Museum at no cost. (This is not a sensory sensitive event.) Information

MLK Celebration at MO History Museum (STL), Jan 17, 18, & 20, 2025 beginning at 10am at MO History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112. Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the holiday weekend. Families are invited to join for youth, activism workshops, meaningful conversations on race and social justice, storytelling, movement, and craft workshops. Information

MLK Celebrations and Events – click here for a listing of more events happening in the St. Louis / St. Charles metro area.

Mardi Gras Family Winter Carnival & Shoebox Float Gallery (STL), Saturday, January 18 from 12noon-3pm at Lift For Life Elementary School, 1920 South 7th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104. This is a FREE kid-friendly, family event featuring face painters, making your own mask, cape, crown and noise makers, free popcorn, and more. See website for info on how to make your own Showebox Float. This is an alcohol-free event. Admission is FREE. Website

Family Sunday: Cards, Coins, and Other Magic (STL), Sunday, January 19, 2025 from 1–4 pm at the Art Museum in Forest Park, One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri 63110. Step into a world where art and magic collide. Artists of all ages are invited to explore the magical qualities of creativity through hands-on art making and dazzling performances of card and coin tricks. Information

Selections from Selma the Musical: The Untold Stories (STL), Sunday, January 19, 2025 from 2–3:30 pm at Art Museum in Forest Park, One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, MO 63110. A historical-fiction, musical theater presentation by Infecting Change Theatre Company will be performed in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. After the performance, there will be a conversation and Q&A with playwright J.P. Haynes, cast members, and political strategists. Information

Reminders…
Trivia Night in February:  Here’s an event from one of our very own Recreation Council participants raising funds for his school: Date: February 1, 2025; Cost: $250 table of 8 or $35 per person; Location: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, St. Louis, MO; FLYER HERE
East Missouri Autism Project (EMAP) and the Family Flexible Assistance Program Funding (FFAP) Announcement: Applications opened on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.  East Missouri Autism Project (EMAP) ~ Family Flexible Assistance Program ~ Camps and Community Classes are on the approved list of services but funding is not guaranteed. 
Online Summer Program Listing ~ Recreation Council Voucher Application

Bingo Fundraiser, Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Doors open at 5:30pm; Bingo begins at 6:15pm ~ RESERVE YOUR SEAT HERE

PERFORMERS NEEDED: Recreation Council Evening of Entertainment: A Competitive Spotlight on Abilities, Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Ladue Horton Watkins High School. This evening’s showcase includes music, dancing, poetry reading, magic, comedy, and more. Performers Apply HERE

Recreation Council’s Annual Meeting and Recognition Ceremony, Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lodge in Des Peres, MO. Nominate someone who deserves an award for outstanding recreation service to our community – Information

Websites to Search for more events around town…

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