52nd City

South Side Mouse Races

On Saturday, I found myself at a youth basketball game at Ephiphany Parish, that delightful complex over on Ivanhoe, just south of Arsenal and I-44. The place has everything for kid sports competition, including a small soccer field, a very functional gym (with concessions stand) and even a bowling alley. No wonder some South City parishes view them with a bit of non-Biblical envy.

Well, they're working for the money. On Saturday, Feb. 10, Epiphany's gym will host the Sixth Annual Night at the Races, a mouse race event that apparently draws quite the crowd. The ticket price is $12 in advance, $17 the night of the event. Admission includes beer, se-ups and snacks. Info: Don Ferguson, 314-644-0912.

The thought of securing a mouse racing track for the 52nd City "Sporty" issue release has now officially gone from back-burner status to the most important thing I need to think about between now and July. Beyond the above event, any leads?