Clayton Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner Thursday, February 13 at 6 p.m. Ritz-CarltonBob O’Loughlin of LHM has been named the 2013 Clayton Business Person of the Year. Timekeepers will be honored with the 2013 Excellence in Retail/Service award. The 2013 Cornerstone Award will go to the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership. Tickets are $125 and must be prepaid by February 5.  For more information and to make reservations, contact the Clayton Chamber at 726.3033. 02/09/2014

Second Wednesday Art Party Wednesday, February 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. Clayton Fine Art Gallery, 21 N. Bemiston The event is free and open to the public, and held the second Wednesday of each month. Complimentary wine, soft drinks and snacks will be available as well. Future art parties are currently scheduled for March 12, April 9, May 14, and June 11.  For details about the gallery, visit their website at  www.claytonfineartgallery.com Come, mingle and enjoy! 02/09/2014

Firehouse Movie Night - showing Brave Saturday, February 22 at 6 p.m. Clayton Fire Station, Bemiston and Forsyth Come early to see the fire trucks and meet the firefighters. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. You are welcome to bring refreshments (no alcohol allowed). Soda will be for sale, and free popcorn while supplies last. Please note that seating is on the concrete engine room floor, so bring heavy blankets to sit on. Lawn chairs will be allowed but limited. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The event is free, but please register at The Center or call 314.290.8500. 02/07/2014

Shaw Park Ice Rink Season EndingThe ice skating season is full of memories like the personal triumph you feel when you let go of the dasher boards and glide across the ice, feeling warm to the core even though it is freezing cold outside, and laughter from friends who fall when they try to show off. Shaw Park Ice Rink’s last day of the season is Friday, February 28. Don’t miss the chance to get one last memory at the rink this year. Visit www.claytonmo.gov/rink for hours and admission.   02/05/2014

Clayton Youth Baseball/Softball Team and individual registrations are being accepted for the Youth Baseball/Softball League through Friday, February 21. With the new team registration system, players can form a team with their friends and classmates more easily and coaches have more control of the number of players on a team. Individual registrations are welcome, but will not be able to choose their team. For more information, visit www.claytonmo.gov/youthsports.  Clayton Parks and Recreation & The Center of Clayton50 Gay Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105(p)314-290-8500  (f)314-290-8517 02/05/2014

Cupid’s Ball in Clayton     The annual father-daughter dance at the Ritz-Carlton will be held Monday, February 10 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Sign up now for this magical evening online, at The Center of Clayton or by calling 314-290-8500. Preregistration is required. The Ritz is located at:100 Carondelet Plaza, St Louis, MO 63105 314-863-6300 Ages: 3 Years and over Fees:- Resident $42.00- Non-Resident $48.00 Description: (Ages 3-12) Girls, ask your favorite guy (dad, uncle, grandfather, etc.) out on a special date. Join us at the beautiful Ritz Carlton Grand Ballroom. for a very enchanting evening. The event includes a buffet dinner, followed by dancing, a commemorative photo opportunity and a special gift for the girls!This is a Sell-Out event, so be sure to register early. Spots Available: ... 02/05/2014

ClaytonForward City seeks citizen feedback on long-range plans Clayton citizens are asked to visit www.claytonforward.com to provide thoughts and opinions, and to learn more about Clayton’s plans to sustain the quality of neighborhood streets, to make downtown Clayton more vibrant, to continue the quality of fire and ambulance services, and to create Shaw Park Square, a year-found hub for sports, events and gatherings. 01/13/2014

State of the City Thursday, January 23 at 4 p.m. Armstrong Teasdale offices at 7700 Forsyth (the Centene Center)The Clayton Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the City event. Mayor Harold Sanger will discuss current trends and future possibilities for the Clayton community. The Board of Aldermen and city staff will also be on hand. A networking/cocktail reception catered by Ruth’s Chris Steak House will begin at 4 p.m. The Mayor will begin his presentation at 5 p.m. $30 to register by January 17; $35 after that date. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling the Clayton Chamber of Commerce at 726-3033. 01/13/2014

Cyber Security (Chamber hosted event)Tuesday, January 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rubin Brown, One North Brentwood #1100Learn about the importance of cyber security and the precautions needed in the ever expanding world of cyberspace.  The cost of $25 includes a box lunch.  Advance reservations are required and may be made online at www.claytoncommerce.com or by calling the Chamber at 726-3033. 01/13/2014

Clayton Fitness Center Updates 2014Members will see some great cardio equipment improvements in the coming weeks. Plans include adding two additional treadmills and replacing several arc trainers. In addition, they recently added a Matrix treadmill, an additional Life Fitness elliptical, and an additional Octane elliptical to the fitness floor. The  cable conversion to a digital system has been completed, which has resulted in drastic improvement to TV’s in the main lobby, the fitness center lobby, and the main fitness floor. 01/01/2014

Firehouse Movie Night (see Wreck It Ralph) Saturday, January 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. Clayton Fire Station at Forsyth and Bemiston Join the Clayton Fire Department for Family Movie Night – on the 25th, Wreck It Ralph will be shown. Come early to see the fire trucks and meet the fire fighters - doors open at 5:30 p.m. You are welcome to bring refreshments (no alcohol allowed). Soda will be for sale, and free popcorn while supplies last. Please note that seating is on the concrete engine room floor, so bring heavy blankets to sit on. Limited space is available for lawn chairs. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration is required due to limited space. Call The Center of Clayton at 314.290.8500 to register. 12/30/2013

Clayton Restaurant Week January 20 - 26 Participating restaurants Starting Monday January 20, many Clayton restaurants will be participating in the 4th Annual Clayton Restaurant Week . . . no passes to buy, coupons to carry or cards to punch . . . simply visit the participating restaurant(s) of your choice between January 20 and 26, and select from a special 3-course dinner menu for $25.     12/30/2013

Try Zumba Free in Clayton Missouri Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends high-energy Latin beats with contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that keeps you excited, moving and unaware that you are burning so many calories! If you would like to try Zumba but are nervous because you don't know the steps, Clayton is hosting an Introductory Class on Saturday January 4 at 9:30am. This class will be 25 minutes long and take place right before our regular Saturday 10:00am class. If you don't know the difference between a salsa and a tango, then this class is for you! Only the first 24 to arrive can participate, so be sure to show up early! Located at The Center of Clayton 12/01/2013

Adult Volleyball League in Clayton Missouri Gather a group of your friends, family and coworkers together for indoor fun. The Coed Indoor Volleyball League runs on Tuesday nights starting January 7 for eight weeks plus playoffs. Each team plays three matches each night. Teams must be registered by December 27, so start rallying everyone together soon! For more information about adult leagues, visit www.claytonmo.gov/adultsports.  League Supervisor Tim Hohenstein 314-290-8519thohenstein@claytonmo.gov 12/01/2013

Clayton Parks and Recreation gift certificates Looking for the perfect gift this year? Consider a Clayton Parks and Recreation gift certificate! They will work with you individually to make the gift card the exact value you want it to be from membership to a program and even personal training. Certificates come ready in a holiday bag with fun Center goodies. The gift of health always sends the right message! For more information, visit the Welcome Desk at The Center of Clayton or call 314-290-8500. 12/01/2013

Downtown Clayton Mobile App Now available Apple iTunes App Store and Google Play Store The City of Clayton just launched the new Downtown Clayton mobile app available in the Apple iTunes App Store and Google Play Store. The app provides listings for all Clayton retail shops, restaurants and services. The listings include contact information, hours of operation, store description and social media links. Business locations are indicated on the directory map and business names appear on the list view. City maps, special event calendar and social media integration are also available.   search "Downtown Clayton" download the app and start browsing!   11/27/2013

All That Glitters Friday, December 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown Clayton and Shaw Park Ice Rink Looking for some December fun- please join in celebrating our Centennial with plenty of activites for all ages- bring your ice skates!Clayton ends its centennial year with a spectacular holiday celebration. All activities are free and open to the public. Besides the festivities at The Crescent from 6 to 9 p.m., guests are encouraged to Skate with Frosty from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Shaw Park Ice Rink, and watch the fabulous fireworks display at 8 p.m.  Map   11/27/2013

National Drug Take Back Event Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Avenue The Clayton Police Department, in cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will conduct a National Prescription Drug Take Back event on the parking lot of the Center of Clayton. Clayton police officers and DEA agents will accept expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutically controlled substances and other medications for disposal. The focus of the event is to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. The substances will be accepted with no questions asked. Drug Take Back events will be held in Clayton, throughout the St. Louis area and the country. All drugs collected will be destroyed under the DEA’s directio... 09/30/2013

Haunted Hanley House Friday, October 25 - tours begin at 5 p.m. and at 6 p.m. Hanley Park, 7600 Westmoreland The ghosts of the Historic Hanley House will come to life for one night. Bring the kids for these fun tours. The 5 p.m. tour is designed for younger kids. The 6 p.m. tour is designed for older kids and will include scary surprises. The night will be filled with a few tricks, and of course, some treats! Cost per child - $10. 09/30/2013

Party in the Patch Friday, October 18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Shaw Park Enjoy this funfilled night for the family co-hosted by the Cities of Clayton and Richmond Heights. Festivities will include hay rides, the money hunt, inflatables, crafts and special centennial activities. Please call 314.290.8500 to register. 09/30/2013