The Week Ahead: Anti-Discrimination Laws, Readers Choice Voting & Cards Concessions For Charity

Welcome to another week of hot temperatures in around Creve Coeur Patch. We hope you're continuing to find new and creative ways to stay cool.

We're right out of the gate with some big initiatives.  We polled Democrats and asked how they feel about implications tied to Governor Nixon veto of a Senate bill which would have allowed health care providers among others, to refuse abortion and other contraceptive services under certain conditions.

. We're looking for you to help us decide which business is the best of the best, and there are several Creve Coeur outlets in contention, so show off your hometown spirit!

Monday night, Creve Coeur's City Council will have the official second reading on a move to add lesbian, gays, bisexuals and transgendered persons to city anti-discrimination laws. The item has been on the past two council agendas but hasn't been fully discussed.

While it is not on the agenda, the news which broke late last week regarding may also come up.

The Monarch Fire Protection District who showed heroism in the face of a March fire in Creve Coeur.

Later in the week, we'll have our regular looks at hiring in the area, along with the latest round of restaurant inspections.

Thursday night, Patch editors from around St. Louis will converge on Busch Stadium to do concession duty on behalf of a local charity. We asked for your suggestions and we're thrilled to be able to help out a great local organization which helps so many people from far and wide. We'll let you know where we'll be stationed, and which agency is netting the proceeds later this week.

Friday night the world celebrates the Opening Ceremonies for the London Olympics. Which sports are your can't-miss events at the Games? Fancy yourself an expert in one of them? Feel free to blog about what you're watching.

We look forward to your comments on stories, pictures in our gallery, and seeing you on Facebook and Twitter.