Week Ahead in Town and Country, Manchester: Wings, Soda Water and Football

Back to school
While Parkway schools and Westminster Christian Academy headed back to classes last week, CBC, Kennedy, Whitfield and Visitation hit the books this week for the first day of school. Share your first day traditions, photos and videos right here.  

High school football
Parkway Central is hosting Parkway South and other area schools in a football jamboree this Friday at 7 p.m. Plus, Patch is planning to stop by football practices in the area to see what to expect this season. Want to share your photos and stories? Email bryanna.hampton@patch.com.

Stoecker Soda Water Company
Learn more about Manchester's historic soda water producer, the Stoecker Soda Water Company, this Wednesday at the West County EMS and Fire headquarters.

Wing Ding
Help out United Cerebral Palsy in Queeny Park this Thursday at their third annual Wing Ding. Find out how to get tickets here.

Upcoming Local Events:
Tuesday, Aug. 20: Back-to-School Cooking Class and Story Hour-Cauliflower Popcorn
Wednesday, Aug. 21: Summer Party Hosted by Life Skills' Young Professionals
Wednesday, Aug. 21: Missouri Fashion Week
Wednesday, Aug. 21: Fred Stoecker and the Stoecker Soda Water Company
Thursday, Aug. 22: UCP Heartland's 3rd Annual Wing Ding - St. Louis
Friday, Aug. 23: 2013-14 SLU Sports Season Kick Off
Friday, Aug. 23: Manchester 8th District Fire Dept's 64th Annual Peach Festival

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