June 6, 2025

Saturday, June 7: The annual neighborhood garage sale! The list of participating sellers is available on the Bel-Nor website. Greendale and St. John will also be hosting citywide garage sales on June 7th.

Saturday, June 7: 24:1 Fishing Derby at Gutknecht Arrowhead Park, 3112 Wheaton, Bel-Ridge, MO from 9 am - 1 pm, snacks and drinks provided. Beyond Housing, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, the City of Bel-Ridge, and the Pine Lawn Urban Fishing Program, is proud to host the first-ever 24:1 Fishing Derby!

Join us for a fun morning of fishing! The pond will be freshly stocked by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Experienced professionals and volunteers will be on hand to help you make your first cast. Loaner equipment and bait will be available to all participants. Please register yourself and anyone attending with you. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged. If you’d like to register as a volunteer angler, please indicate that on the registration form.

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/Dr4GYyqqbB

June 14: The City of Beverly Hills and the 24:1 Municipal Partnership are hosting a paper shredding and E-Recycling event from 9-11 am at North Oaks Plaza. Bring old documents that need to be shredded as well as factory reset cell phone, tablets, laptops, gaming consoles to be recycled.

June 16: The Board of Alderpersons will meet for their monthly meeting at 7:30pm at City Hall. The agenda will be posted at City Hall and on the website.

June 23: The Bel-Nor Tree Board will meet at 6:30 pm, location, TBD.

June 23: The Bel-Nor Board of Alderpersons will be meeting for a working session at 5:30 pm at City Hall. Agenda to be posted.

June 28: St. John will be hosting an paper shredding and E-Recycling event from 9 am -12 noon at 8920 Bristol Ave, 63114 (public works building behind St. John city hall). For more information, including what items can be recycled at this event, click below:

St. John Recycling Event

Engagement & Beautification Committee: If you are interested in being part of this committee, to lead or to help out, fill out the application on the 1st page of the Bel-Nor website. This committee will help the city plan events to engage the community, along with maintaining the islands. Applications due by tonight.

Newsletter update: Is your neighbor interested in staying updated with this must-read newsletter? Anyone can subscribe to receive it directly in their inbox. Simply visit the Bel-Nor website, scroll to the bottom of the homepage, enter the email address, and they'll be all set! If you have a neighbor who doesn't use email but is online, they can still access the newsletter on the Bel-Nor website by clicking on the "Newsletter" link at the top of the page.

Neighborhood Preservation: Strengthening our communities involves supporting local businesses. By dining, shopping, and utilizing nearby amenities, you contribute to a robust local economy and attract new businesses to the area. The 24:1 community has much to offer—take some time this summer to explore and discover something new!

Neighborhood Safety: Bike riding is a great way to get exercise and share time as a family. But before you and the kids start pedaling, be sure you are up to date on how to do it safely.

Here are some must-know safety tips:

• ALWAYS wear a helmet, no matter where you are or how short the ride.

• Stop at all stop signs and obey traffic lights just as cars do. Yield to pedestrians, stop at red lights, and be especially careful at intersections.

• Always ride in the same direction as cars do. Never ride against traffic.

• Older kids should try to use bike lanes or designated bike routes whenever they can — not the sidewalk! Kids younger than 10 should ride on the sidewalk.

• Never ride at dusk or in the dark.

• Watch traffic closely for turning cars or cars leaving driveways.

• Never share the seat with a friend or ride on the handlebars — only one person should be on a bike at a time. It's easy to lose balance or suddenly swerve into traffic when riding with a passenger.

• Never wear headphones while biking — it's very important to hear everyone else on the road at all times.

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!