MAY 9, 2025

MAY 9, 2025

Mark you calendars:

Saturday, May 10: Get ready to vibe, play, and chill at The Vibe Zone Block Party this Saturday at St. Vincent Park. St. Vincent Community Center is teaming up with the Violence Prevention Commission (VPC) to bring you a free afternoon packed with fun. Enjoy a live DJ, food, shaved ice, yard games, laser tag, and more. No registration needed.

Monday, May 12: Public Safety/Neighborhood Watch meeting at 7pm at City Hall. Join us as we discuss safety tips, crime prevention, and other helpful tidbits. All are welcome.

Wednesday, May 14: The Board of Alderpersons will be meeting for a working session on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30 pm at city hall. The agenda will be posted at city hall and on the website. A working session is for discussion of upcoming ordinances, resolutions, and general city business. The Board will not be voting on any ordinances or resolutions.

Saturday, May 17: Christine’s Coffee will be hosting their grand opening on Saturday, May 17, 2025. There will be activities for all ages and lots of coffee. Please stop by and show your support. Follow them on Facebook to find out more about daily features, live music and other special events at Christine’s Coffee.

Saturday, May 17: 24:1 Mayors on the Move Community Health Challenge will be held from 12 noon - 3pm on at 6701 St. Charles Rock Road. Join in to move and work towards better health. There will be snacks, giveaways, Zumba, line dancing, and more.

Sunday, May 18: Bel-Nor Garden Tour from 1-4pm. If you are interested in being on the tour, please contact Anna Vogel, mayor@cityofbelnor.org. If you are interested in touring, ticket information will be on the website.

Monday May 19: The Board of Alderpersons will have their monthly board meeting on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Agenda will be posted at City Hall and on the website.

Saturday, June 7: The annual neighborhood garage sale! If you are interested in having your name added to the list of houses in the area that will be selling. Please contact the city clerk at cityclerk@cityofbelnor.org by June 1st. Treasure hunters will be able to see the list of participating sellers on the website. Greendale and St. John will be having city-wide garage sales on June 7th also.

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

Trees are Life: Bel-Nor is pleased to announce that, with the assistance of Beyond Housing and the Missouri Department of Conservation's Community Forestry Cost Share Program, we successfully secured funding for vital tree-related initiatives. This collaborative effort helped to address potential hazards associated with trees, ensuring that our community continues to reap the numerous benefits they provide. From mitigating stormwater impacts to purifying our air and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of Bel-Nor, these initiatives underscore our commitment to creating a healthier and more beautiful place to live.

Light’s Out: As you navigate through St. Louis City in May, you might notice a slight dim. Iconic landmarks like the Arch and the Zoo sign will be turning off their lights for the month. The Mississippi Flyway, recognized as one of four major bird migration routes in North America by the American Bird Conservancy, serves as a crucial path. Many birds that winter in South and Central America utilize this route to return northward along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio rivers. The St. Louis Audubon Society projects that 60% of North American songbirds and 40% of waterfowl will migrate along this path this spring and fall. By turning off nighttime lights, we can help these birds migrate safely without the distractions of light pollution.

The St. Louis County Library will be celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May. Check out one of the 80+ programs they have planned including author events, book and film discussions, cooking demonstrations art programs and more. Check out the library website for more information.

Neighborhood Preservation: We are happy to report that all removals and trims have been completed for the year. Now, we start the process again. Starting in May, Beyond Housing’s Department of Forestry will be in Bel-Nor to evaluate the street trees. They will be tagging trees that potentially will be removed (orange) or trimmed (green).

It’s that time of year! Please remember to cut your grass and keep easement plantings under 24” and not impeding the sidewalk.

Neighborhood Safety: Whether it's day or night, rain or shine, our residents enjoy strolling through the neighborhoods. When walking after dark, keep these safety tips in mind:

• Wear bright clothing

• Walk against traffic or ideally, on the sidewalk

• Carry a flashlight

• Walk with a friend

• Choose well-lit areas

If you notice a streetlight that is out, please reach out to Ameren. You can find information on how to report streetlight outages on Bel-Nor’s website.

Meetings & Reminders

May 11: Mother’s Day

May 12: Neighborhood Watch Meeting, 7pm at City Hall

May 14: Working Session, 5:30pm at City Hall

May 19: City Board Meeting, 7:30pm at City Hall

May 26: Memorial Day

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!