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Shaw Neighborhood meetings resume in person with virtual option

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We are very excited to announce that as of June 6, 2022, the Wild Carrot at 3901 Shaw Blvd has graciously agreed to host the bi-monthly Shaw Neighborhood meetings! The meetings will be held every other month, starting in June, on the first Monday at 7:00 p.m. There will be a Zoom option for those who prefer to view the meeting from home. Please email snia@shawstlouis.org for the link to each meeting. Read More

2020 Halloween Safety Recommendations

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The Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association is recommending that Shaw residents follow CDC and St. Louis City guidelines for safe trick-or-treating this Halloween. These guidelines may be updated at any time due to changing circumstances, but here are the guidelines for neighborhood trick-or-treating from the City of St. Louis as of 10/7/2020. Parents or guardians who intend to take their child(ren) trick-or-treating need to practice social distancing, masking, and proper handwashing to protect everyone’s health and… Read More

2020 HISTORIC SHAW ART FAIR HAS GONE ONLINE!

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Though the onsite fair has been cancelled due to Covid-19, we are presenting the fair online with the ability to purchase work directly from our selected artists. There are many returning favorite artists as well as exciting newcomers who bring fresh ideas, styles and smiles. Extended Online Shopping Begins Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 9 am and runs until December 15 at 10 pm allowing time to shop for the holidays. But don’t wait if… Read More

2020 Historic Shaw Art Fair Cancelled

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After much consideration and communication with the Historic Shaw Art Fair Committee and the City of St. Louis, the Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association’s Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Historic Shaw Art Fair. We do not take this decision lightly; the Historic Shaw Art Fair has been hosted annually since 1993. While we would much prefer to enjoy a beautiful fall weekend with artists, volunteers,… Read More

COVID-19 Resources

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Hello Neighbors, We hope this message finds you well and in good health.  The SNIA Executive Committee wanted to let all our neighbors know that we are thinking of you and our entire Shaw Community at this difficult and unique time.  We understand that you are most likely bombarded with information via news, social media and emails. However, we wanted to make sure we were doing our part and providing you… Read More

Shaw Small Business Saturday

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Shop Shaw Small Business Saturday for Your Holiday Gifts This holiday season avoid the annoying traffic backups and those early morning long lines in the cold. Instead, “Shop Shaw Small Businesses Saturday” on November 30th from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm and show your support for our neighborhood and Shop Shaw as part of the National Small Business Saturday! One of the great things about living in Shaw are the many neighborhood-owned small businesses. You can… Read More

Proposed medical marijuana facility in Shaw

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At the October 7, 2019 Shaw neighborhood meeting, a company called Verano presented a proposal to open a medical marijuana retail location at 4100 Shaw Blvd (the former Imo’s building). They have applied for a license, but do not yet have one. If they receive one, they will be seeking neighborhood support for this retail store. There will be more opportunities to hear from Verano should the process move forward. Please find a copy of… Read More

The Green House Venture

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Please read the following announcement from the Green House Venture, a SNIA Helping Hands Grant recipient: We are happy to announce the new Facebook page for The Green House Venture. From its beginning in 2015, the program has been envisioned as a groundbreaking initiative, setting a nationwide standard for innovative elementary education in bioscience and urban agriculture. The core of The Green House Venture is the Urban Education Alliance, which consists of… Read More

The 2019 Historic Shaw Art Fair Will Celebrate Art, Music, Architecture and 27 Years of Vision

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When the first Historic Shaw Art Fair was held in the Fall of 1993, the Shaw Neighborhood was a very different place in many ways. Twenty-six years ago the urban neighborhood was struggling to recover from roughly 25 years of many of the things that had plagued urban neighborhoods around the country. Challenges were many, including migration of middle class families to the suburbs, absentee building owners, and the deterioration of… Read More

Women in Business: Small Business Night Program

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In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Woman’s Day, The Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association is sponsoring a Women in Business – Small Business Night on Thursday, March 21st at Fiddlehead Fern Cafe from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. This is an event where you can learn tactics such as hiring a Virtual Coworker. The program will be conducted by Regions Bank as part of their Next Step Financial Education Program. The… Read More