Sat., June 5, 9 a.m., 8th Annual HIV/AIDS Walk by the Federation of Block Units Area F Council, Dwight Davis Park, located at Lillian and Riverview. Free and private HIV/AIDS and Syphilis testing, along with health screenings, blood pressure checks, food, and live entertainment; free prizes and giveaways for the team or person to raise over $250. Walkers can register for $10. Vendors are welcome to showcase their products or information for $25. A portion of the proceeds raised from this event will benefit “Doorways.” For more information, call 314-825-0585.
Thurs., June 10, Dine Out for the Cure. More than 135 St. Louis area restaurants will donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to the Komen St. Louis affiliate toward the local fight for a cure for breast cancer. For a complete list of participating restaurants, go to www.komenstlouis.org.
Fri., June 11, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., 2nd Annual Zumbathon to raise money and breast cancer awareness the evening before the Susan B. Komen Race For the Cure in St. Louis. Registration is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Grant Gymnasium at Webster University. To register or for more information, go to zumbaforthecure.com.
Sat., June 12, 12th Annual Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure
Sponsor tents open at 6:30 a.m.; 7:25 a.m., survivors procession to the Main Stage located near 13th and Chestnut; the Race start line is at Olive and 14th beginning at 8:30 a.m. Awards ceremony is 9:45 a.m. on the Main Stage. For more information, go to www.komenstlouis.org.
Mon., June 14, 10 a.m. – Noon, Look Good, Feel Better – free makeover for cancer patients. Anyone currently undergoing or just finishing cancer treatment is invited to experience a free makeover from certified cosmetologists that includes demonstrations on the use of wigs, turbans and scarves, nail care and cosmetics use. Complimentary cosmetics and skin care products are provided. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Christian Hospital Cancer Resource Center, 11133 Dunn Road at the I-270/Hwy. 367.
Sat., June 19, 8 a.m. – Derrick O. Frye Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament and Fish Fry, The Grand Marais Golf Club, 5802 Lake Drive, Centerville, Illinois. Entry fee is $80 per person; four-person scramble with awards banquet following the tournament. The event is presented by the Mound City Dental Society and Gateway to Oral Health Foundation. Call 314-872-3930 for additional information.
Sat., June 19, 9th Annual St. Louis Kidney Walk, Laclede Park – Saint Louis University by the National Kidney Foundation. Teams and individual walkers can now register online at www.kidneywalk.org or at 314-961-2828 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, go to www.kidneywalk.org.
Sat., Jun. 19, Ronald McDonald House Charities will host a Ride to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities St. Louis in Forest Park. There will be four mileage options so that participants can pedal for a great cause; advance registration required. Call (31) 773-1100 or visit www.rmhcridestl.com
Sat., July 17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Healthy you, healthy planet festival. -Missouri Botanical Garden – 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. Admission is $8 for adults; $4 for St. Louis City and County residents. Admission is free for children ages 12 and under. For more information, go to ww3w.mobot.org or call 314-577-9400 or toll-free 1-800-642-8842.
Mondays, 7 p.m., “Tobacco Free for Life” support group – free weekly meetings at St. Peters Mo. City Hall. Supported by SSM Cancer Care; RSVP initial participation to 636-947-5304.
Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 meets in the 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital. This is an open meeting for alcoholics, drug addicts and their family and friends. Sundays, 10 a.m. Christian Hospital, 11133 Dunn Road at I-270/Hwy. 367.