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
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Grandparents Day, Disability History, Baking, Homes Around the World and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Read to a friendly therapy dog from DUO Dogs, Inc. After the story, the dog's handler will answer any questions kids have about therapy dogs, pet care and more. For ages 3-11. Registration is required for this free program.
LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library is a free opportunity for kids to gather and have fun building with LEGO bricks. LEGOs are provided.