December 12, 2025

Holiday Decorating Contest: Deck your halls, Bel-Nor is hosting a Holiday House Decorating Contest. Voting will open Monday, December 15th and close Sunday, December 21st. We encourage everyone to walk by and see the decorations in-person.

Voting will be open on Monday December 15th on the website under Residents.

Holiday Stroll: Join us at the Gazebo (Bellerive & Arlmont) on Wednesday, December 17th from 6 pm - 7pm. We will be serving cider and hot chocolate, feel free to bring something to spice it up or bring your own favorite drink.

We will be handing out maps for you and your friends to stroll the decorated houses to cast your vote or just enjoy the decorations. The forecast shows favorable temperatures for a night out!

Sounds of the Season: The Ambassadors of Harmony return to the Touhill Performing Arts Center with their annual "Sounds of the Season" concert, filling the stage with powerful harmonies and holiday spirit.This spectacular performance showcases world-class a cappella music and festive favorites that capture the joy and warmth of the season. Click here to learn more and to register. Dec. 12 to 14, 2025, Various performance times, UMSL Touhill Performing Arts Center

Winter Food Drive: Monday December 8 - Friday, January 30: Stop by your local library and donate to their winter food drive benefiting Operation Food Search. The most needed items are canned meats, fish, fruit, bean, soup, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and spaghetti sauce.

Public Safety Grant: The City of Bel-Nor is offering a $50 grant for a doorbell camera or a motion-detection light installed at any residence.

How do I qualify? Purchase a doorbell camera or motion-detection light and install it. Fill out the application on the website and send it to cityclerk@cityofbelnor.org with a copy of the receipt and the required photos (listed on the application). Once the application is processed and the check is cut, the city clerk will email you to pick up your check. 

April Elections: If you are interested in running for an elected position in the City of Bel-Nor, the first day of filing opened on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 8 am. Filing will close at 5 pm on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. A declaration of candidacy must be filed at the St. Louis County Board of Elections, 725 Northwest Plaza Drive, 63074. Candidates must be a qualified voter in the City of Bel-Nor, a resident of Bel-Nor for at least one year prior to election, and be current on all state and city taxes.

Neighborhood Preservation: Turn off the water supply to outdoor faucets, disconnect and drain hoses, and store them indoors.

Neighborhood Safety: From the Audubon Society: As the winter weather continues, consider alternatives to rock salt or synthetic ice melt. A brine solution can easily be made at home. A brine solution is a salted water and is used in the same manner as rock salt or ice melt. It is an effective way to melt ice and snow but uses a fraction of the salt, reducing the amount of harmful runoff entering waterways and impacting aquatic wildlife. To learn more brine solutions, click below:

SaltSmart.org

Meetings & Reminders

Dec 15: Monthly BOA meeting, 7:30 pm at City Hall

Dec 17: Holiday Stroll at the Gazebo

Dec 25 & 26: City Hall will be closed for the holiday

Jan 1 & 2: City Hall will be closed for the holiday

Jan 19: Monthly BOA meeting, 7:30 pm at City Hall

Don’t forget, building permits can be filled out and paid for on the BN website.

Thanks for reading and stay warm this weekend!