Preparations for the 32nd Annual YMCA Book Fair are underway. The event, a St. Louis region summer favorite, draws book lovers from more than 20 states for rare finds. The event benefits the YMCA’s expansive youth and literacy programs.

Through the Washington University Campus YMCA and the YMCA’s three literacy programs, hundreds of adults and children in the St. Louis area have access to free books and reading tutors.

The YMCA Book Fair runs August 20-25, 2010 at the Kennedy Recreation Center near Meramec Bottom Road and I-55, 2 miles south of St. Anthony’s Hospital. All the books will be on one level, with handicap accessible access and air-conditioning.

Clear Channel Radio St. Louis and Majic 104.9(KMJM-FM) has been selected as a finalist for the coveted 2010 Marconi Award as Urban Station of the Year.

The winners will be announced on September 30th at the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C.

Majic 104.9 will be competeing for the award with legendary urban radio stations in Birmingham, New York City, Washington, D.C., and Altanta.

The Saint Louis Zoo’s Young Zoo Friends invite you to celebrate 100 years of the Saint Louis Zoo at their summer 21-and-up event, Jammin’ at the Zoo. On Wednesdays, July 28 and August 25, from 6 to 10 p.m., enjoy great live music while sipping your way through 200 different wines from more than 50 wineries.

The Tasting Package includes a wine tasting, available between 6 and 8 p.m., while supplies last. Wine by the glass and bottle, beer, soda and frozen specialty drinks will be available for purchase. No outside alcoholic beverages will be permitted at the event.

On July 28, enjoy live entertainment by Jake's Leg, Soul Alliance featuring CoCo Soul, Tiny Cows, DJ Needles, and Charles Glenn.

On August 25, Dawn Weber, DJ Andrew Mullins, Fat Pocket, Hudson & the HooDoo Cats, Kim Massie will perform.