In the previous issue we celebrated the 50 Year Anniversary of the World Community Center (WCC) located at 438 N. Skinker by spotlighting the visionary work of its founders. They were laser focused on creating a space for activists that was low cost but most importantly nurtured collaboration. For this
As an historic neighborhood dating from the wake of the 1904 World’s Fair, Skinker DeBaliviere and Parkview are blessed with hundreds of beautiful residential buildings. This historic fabric is what knits us together and helps provide value to our neighborhood, aesthetically and financially. This is one reason many of us
April showers bring May flowers! On the next rainy day, take a craft break and create your own flowers. You will need: clay, Q-tips, craft paper, scissors, crayons and glue or a hot glue gun. Author Fei Powell
The Des Peres Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, which spans the MetroLink tracks on the south side of Forest Park Parkway, closed for rehabilitation in mid-April. Metro Transit is overseeing the project and expects the bridge to reopen in the fall. The recommended alternative north-south route for pedestrians is Skinker Boulevard using
Washington University hosted this year’s edition of Thurtene Carnival from April 17 through April 19. The event is billed as America’s oldest and largest student-run carnival. Founded in 1908, Thurtene Carnival is run by a student-led team overseen by 13 undergraduates. All of the carnival’s net proceeds are donated to
Something shifts in the St. Louis spring. The cardinals that have been here all winter are joined by robins, ready to build nests in the corners of your porch. Many other kinds of birds pass through on their way north to their breeding grounds. Especially in the spring, birds are
By Hawkeye Z Hoerr What item would inform people living in 2276 about what life is like today? That’s not an idle question (unlike most of those posed by Hawkeye). You see, a group overseeing the celebration of our country’s 250th anniversary is preparing a time capsule to be opened
I hate to admit this but I can be an impatient person, especially when it comes to watching a TV series or, occasionally, reading a book. Oh how I wish I could say I always read every single page before discovering what happens” in the end.” I can’t. I don’t.
This time has been a true time of contrasts for me. Spring is my favorite time of year, new growth, rebirth, sunshine, and birds singing. Looking forward to how our city and neighborhood come alive with activities during the summer months. Along with that has been the nostalgia of my
Editor’s Note: Meetings are held the second Monday every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Council office at 6008 Kingsbury Avenue. March and April meeting highlights appear below. Visit https://www.skinkerd.com/meeting-minutes for complete meeting minutes and announcements. Alder’s Report (Ald. Shameem Clark-Hubbard) An installation date for new 4-Corners playground equipment