February 6, 2026

Wayside Garden: In March 2009, a dedicated group of gardeners started a gardens on Bermuda Road. The gardens continued to grown from 24 plots to nearly 100 with 40 families gardening at Wayside. After the years passed, the numbers of gardeners began to shrink with more and more maintenance falling to a small number of volunteers. The Citizens for Advancement of Normandy (CAN) is looking for a boost of ideas, energy, plans, etc. from you, your neighbors and area groups as they review the future plans and lease on the property. If you are interested in learning more, getting involved, or seeing how you can support this endeavor, please attend the meeting, aptly titled: The Future of Wayside on Saturday, February 7th at 10am at Normandy City Hall at 7700 Natural Bridge Road.

Pop-Up Parent Night: On Thursday, February 12th from 5:30-6:30 pm, Beyond Housing is hosting an evening of connection, conversation, and community. There will be family fun, giveaways, and prizes. There will also be a discussion on a parent engagement and signing up for the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The event will be held at 6506 Wright Way, St. Louis, MO 63121.

Upcoming Bel-Nor Events: Mark your calendar, the Beautification Committee is organizing some fun events for Spring!

• Saturday, March 28th: Easter Egg Hunt at Horatio Park

• Sunday, May 17th: Bel-Nor Garden Tour

Lunar Eclipse: On Tuesday, March 3rd, a total lunar eclipse will be visible in our area. This is the first total lunar eclipse since late 2024 and the last until 2028. For more information on this eclipse, check out more information from NASA.

For St. Louis, the eclipse will begin at 2:44 am and will be at the maximum at 5:33 am.

City Permits: Permits for various projects, including buildings, renovations, fences, and roofs, can be completed and paid for online via the portal on the Bel-Nor website. However, applications for electrical and plumbing permits must be submitted through St. Louis County.

Neighborhood Preservation: If you see water flowing on the street, from a hydrant, or on a property, feel free to report it to MO American Water. You can log in and report it on their website or call 1-800-272-1325.

Neighborhood Safety: Check-in on your neighbors during extreme cold and wintery conditions. It can be as simple as offering to pick up some food or a prescription when you are out.

Meetings & Reminders

Feb 16: Monthly BOA Meeting, 7:30 pm, City Hall

Feb 18: Tree Board Meeting

March 16: Monthly BOA Meeting, 7:30 pm, City Hall

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!