THIS DAY IN 1986

STATE SENATOR DIES

Gwen B. Giles, the Missouri Senate's first African-American woman senator, dies. She served the 4th District.

EVENTS

FITNESS WALK

When * 9-11 a.m. Wednesday

Where * Trailhead in Riverwoods Park in Bridgeton, on St. Charles Rock Road

How much * Free

More info * GreatRiversGreenway.org

Great Rivers Greenway is kicking off the opening of 3.15-mile Earth City Levee Trail with a fitness walk. All ages are welcome.

MARK TWAIN AUTHOR

When * 7 p.m. Thursday

Where * St. Louis County Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Boulevard

How much * Free

More info * 314-994-3300 or slcl.org

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