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April 17, 2026

Garden Tour: The Bel-Nor Garden Tour is scheduled for Sunday, May 17th. Please encourage your neighbors with great gardens to sign-up for this fun event and show off their hard work. To sign-up or nominate a neighbor for us to reach out to, email: BelNorBE@gmail.com

EarthDance Organic Farm School is a 14-acre non-profit teaching farm in Ferguson, MO, dedicated to sustainable agriculture, food justice, and community education. It operates as an organic farm school, a pay-what-you-want-you-can produce stand, and provides training for aspiring farmers and hobby gardeners. Many Bel-Nor residents have volunteered and trained at EarthDance. It is a great place to connect to your food and your community. If you are interested in learning more, check out their website: https://earthdancefarms.org/

UMSL Psychology Services: The Community Psychological Service (CPS) is a not-for-profit outpatient mental health clinic at the University of Missouri-St. Louis that provides psychological services to the St. Louis area. They serve children, adolescents, adults and seniors on a sliding scale pay based on income. They offer a full spectrum of clinical interventions, including psychological testing, organizational consultation, and individual, group, couple, and family therapy. The offices are located in the Eye Center Building on Natural Bridge Road. For more information call 314.516.5771 of click here.

Touhill Performing Center: Check out the events at Touhill this Spring! They have a variety of options including free concerts. For a list of events, click here

Neighborhood Preservation: Trees not only filter air pollutants, lower hot temperatures, help with erosion, and help reduce flooding, they also help prevent crime and accidents.

Contrary to the belief that they provide hiding spots, trees are linked to lower crime rates. They foster stronger community ties, encourage more use of public spaces, and create a sense of ownership. Tree-lined streets encourage drivers to slow down, reducing the risk of traffic accidents. They create vertical “walls” that narrow the passage and encouraging drivers to slow down.

For more information, click on this link from Yale University

Neighborhood Safety: We are approaching the spring storm season. Here are some reminders:

Tornado Watch: conditions are favorable for severe storms and possible tornado.
Tornado Warning: Radar is indicating that a storm is capable of producing a tornado or one has been sighted.
STL County is now zoning tornado sirens. Sirens alarm in specific areas, not county-wide.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch area. Stay informed and be ready to act if a warning is issued. The watch area is typically large, covering numerous counties or even states.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe weather has been reported by spotters or indicated by radar. Warnings indicate imminent danger to life and property. Take shelter in a substantial building. Warnings typically encompass a much smaller area (around the size of a city or small county) that may be impacted by a large hail or damaging wind identified by an NWS forecaster on radar or by a trained spotter/law enforcement who is watching the storm.

Meetings & Reminders

April 18: Tree Planting Day with the Tree Board in honor of Arbor Day

April 20: Monthly BOA meeting at City Hall, 7:30 pm

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!

April 3, 2026

April Elections: Early voting is open. Any registered voter can vote at the UMSL Millennium Center now through election day on Tuesday, April 7th. To look up your ballot, check polling places & wait times, check out the St. Louis County Board of Elections’ website:

STL Co BOE

Voter ID: To vote, you must have a photo ID issued by the State of Missouri or the U.S. government that is current or have an expiration date after the date of the most recent general election. Examples include:

Missouri Driver or Non-Driver License
U.S. Passport or Passport Card
U.S. Military ID

STL County Offices: Beginning this spring, several County government buildings, including locations in Clayton, Northwest Crossing, and South County, will be closed to the public on Fridays as department heads work through a significant budget shortfall and rising operational costs.While offices are closed to the public, County staff will continue working to address critical needs, including a backlog of applications for programs like the Senior Property Tax Freeze, property tax refunds, and benefits under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.Residents are encouraged to plan ahead for in-person visits and to take advantage of online services whenever possible as the County works through these challenges.

Neighborhood Preservation: Callery pear trees, commonly know as Bradford pear trees, are considered invasive in Missouri. In 2025, the state of MO passed a law to prohibit plant nurseries from selling Japanese honeysuckle, sericea lespedeza, perilla mint, burning bush, and Callery pear. The law will go into effect on January 1, 2029.

For the benefit of yourself and your neighbors, please refrain from planting these species, including Bradford pears, as you plan your landscaping in the coming years.

Pear Buyback: If you remove a Bradford Pear from your property, you can receive a free native tree for your yard. This program runs March 16-April 16. For details on how to register and get your free tree, check out the details on the MO Invasive Plant Council’s website: HERE

Neighborhood Safety: Exterior lighting can enhance home security, increase safety by illuminating hazards, and boost curb appeal. It deters intruders by eliminating dark hiding spots, prevents trip and falls on pathways, and extends the usability of outdoor living spaces into the night.

Meetings & Reminders

April 20: Bel-Nor Board of Alderperson Meeting at 7:30 pm at City Hall

Have a great weekend and thanks for reading!

March 6, 2026

Spring Forward: Time change is Sunday, March 8th!

Hiring & Resource Fair: The Urban League and the St. Louis County Circuit Court Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is hosting a Hiring and Resource Fair to connect participants with 20+ employers and supportive service organizations. On Wednesday, March 13th from 9 am -12 noon. This event will be held at Ferguson Community Center located at 1050 Smith Ave, 63135. For more information: 314-528-5200 Ext 9

Easter Egg Hunt: Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt at Horatio Park on Saturday, March 28th, at 1-2 pm. This event is designed for children from toddlers to 12 years old, ensuring fun for the entire family.

Do you have plastic easter eggs that you no longer use? Donate them to the Easter Egg Hunt! We are compiling our supplies and resources as we bring back this tradition. If you have spare plastic eggs, feel free to drop them off at City Hall by March 16th.

Community Resource Fair 2026: On Sat, March 28, 2026, the Dellwood Recreation Center (10266 West Florissant Ave) from 11 am - 2 pm. The community is invited to a family-friendly Community Resource Fair offering free essentials and services from local organizations, including books, shoes and groceries while supplies last, youth activities, food, and health services such as screenings, vaccines, and insurance support, with a special giveaway for the first 50 registered attendees to receive a free grocery store gift card, redeemable in person at the event. Click here for more information.

Life Doesn't Frighten Me: Join the Lewis & Clark Branch for a play inspired by Dr. Maya Angelou’s powerful poem “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” on Thursday, March 19th at 6pm. This original play by multi-disciplinary hip-hop artist Paige Hernandez brings to life the everyday fears we all face and the courage within us to rise above them. Presented by Metro Theater Company. Recommended for ages 5 and up. No registration necessary.

Tornado Warnings: The St. Louis County Office of Emergency Management has enhanced its tornado warning system to activate sirens by specific zones. This improvement allows residents to clearly understand if they are in the path of a possible tornado, eliminating the uncertainty of determining which part of the county tornado conditions have been spotted.

Triton Toastmasters: First and Third Thursdays, Noon – 1:00 PM, Online. Looking to improve and become more confident with public speaking in 2025? The Triton Toastmasters club presents an opportunity for people to learn to communicate more effectively, improve confidence and develop their leadership skills to better serve their employers and their communities. The club is open to local community members. Visitors welcome! To learn more, click here.

County Use Tax: As part of the coming 2026 election cycle, St. Louis County voters are expected to decide whether to approve a countywide use tax when they go to the polls in the August primary. Originally considered for an earlier ballot, the proposal was delayed due to issues with how the measure was written, and County Council members are now aiming to place it before voters in August instead of April. A use tax functions much like a sales tax on purchases made outside of state or online that are brought into the county, capturing revenue that otherwise might not be collected at the point of sale. Residents interested in this issue should watch for more information on the ballot language and details as the August election approaches, and plan ahead to be informed before casting their votes on this local tax proposal.

Neighborhood Preservation: Maintain gutters and downspouts by cleaning them at least twice a year (spring and fall) to remove leaves, twigs, and muck, preventing water damage and foundation issues. Ensure proper drainage by directing water at least 5 feet from the foundation.

Neighborhood Safety: The days are warming and getting longer. Please slow down as more people are out walking, riding, running, and playing. Be aware of increased sun glare and drive with caution.

Meetings & Reminders

March 16: Monthly BOA meeting at 7:30 pm at City Hall

March 28: Easter Egg Hunt at 1 pm at Horatio Park.

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!