I wrote this bucket list last July and here's the update! Italicized items were achieved, bolded items have yet to happen. Who wants to make these dreams a reality with me, particularly #18 or #29? Find me on NextDoor, let's hang out! 1. Enjoy being able to get to Tower Grove Park without a car. 2. Check [...]

It’s a wonderful and exciting time in the Shaw Neighborhood! We’re about to embark on our 21st Historic Shaw Art Fair filled with excellent art, food, entertainment & fun... The Shaw Neighborhood began the year by joining with Botanical Heights, Tiffany, Forest Park Southeast and Southwest Garden in a collaborative response to the Kresge Arts [...]

Trailnet is bringing another program to Shaw - this time for kids! There will be a Bike Safety Rodeo in the parking lot of Sherman School at 3942 Flad on Sunday, June 2nd from 2-4pm. Bring your bike (but we'll have a few to borrow) and a helmet if you have one, to make sure it [...]

Save your money, get around by bike! Learn how to ride your bike safely and confidently in traffic. We’ll go over the basics of getting from point A to point B on your bike. Whether you’re headed to work, the grocery store, or riding with the kids to school in the morning, we’ll cover the [...]

I'll be honest, when the Tower Grove Farmer's Market closes for the season, I'm bummed. But today, I was elated to discover the wonderful St. Louis Community Farmer's Market, which is held once a month throughout the winter, just over on Arsenal! They are in St. John's Episcopal Church on 3664 Arsenal (just west of [...]

The St. Louis Cultural Resource Office is currently considering a revision of the standards for allowing installation of solar panels in "historical districts." The revisions will be on the agenda of the Preservation Board at its meeting on January 28, 2013. As the St. Louis Cultural Resource Office contemplates the revision of standards for solar [...]

For kind of the first time in my life, I have neighbors. And I like it. And sometimes, I can't stop thinking about it. No, I didn't grow up on a farm. But I did grow up slightly outside of town (Champaign, IL). And then I went to college, and had short-term temporary neighbors. And [...]

The second blog post of the Community Outreach Committee from our own awesome Emma Klues...   Hey folks! I'm back. It's now been 4 months and I am loving Shaw just as much as ever. I'm still getting to know the neighborhood and I would like your help in the process. Here's the start of [...]

You should know the first acronym in the headline as the Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association.  The second one is hopefully familiar to residents: Shaw Neighborhood Housing Corporation.  And, the third acronym is where we met a lot of current and future neighbors over the weekend - Tower Grove Farmers Market.  Sean Spencer, SNHC Executive Director [...]

Dorothy Garden (corner of Thurman and Shenandoah)Saturday, May 12, 11am-1pmThis has become a neighborhood event, a great way to meet neighbors, friends, and gardeners and get something new for your garden. It's the day before Mother's Day, so maybe you can get a plant for your mom. Here's how the swap/sale works:  1. Plant Swap - You bring a [...]