Park Central Development and PGAV are conducting a survey about Chouteau Park.  Please take a few minutes to share your opinions about what you’d like to see happen in future developments.  Should we prioritize more trees and/or a water feature?  A basketball court and/or picnic tables?  We want to hear from you!  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/chouteaupark

For inspiration, here’s an old design that was created before the FPSE Dog Park.  This earlier plan called for large trees to form a shaded area called “The Grove.”  However, the shade tree saplings died and were replaced by crab apples, and then the dog park was added.

Some aspects of this earlier plan have remained the same, including the location of the sidewalks, multipurpose field, and hill.  Other aspects were changed or never happened, such as the cafe, wildflower garden, and water feature.

And what about the concrete mounds?  They are intended to be the beginning of an “adventure playscape.”  They never got the soft rubber coating that the initial plan intended.

Where should we go from here?  Please take a moment and share your ideas!

Hi neighbors,

Hope to see you soon,

Today is GIVE STL DAY!  Please consider the local organization VOW.  Below you will find info about their annual fundraiser:

Voices of Women is a community group dedicated to empowering women to make effective changes in their community for themselves and their families.  In order to meet our mission and provide services in our community, we rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses for support. Without the assistance of community-minded individuals just like you, we wouldn`t be able to serve those in our community each year.  We ask that you make a commitment to support our annual appeal by making a donation. Your generosity will make a difference in our community by allowing us to continue in our work.  Remember that every donation makes a difference, regardless of size.  Thank you in advance for your support.  

Mark your calendar for May 11, 2017, and bookmark this giving link:
https://www.givestlday.org/vowstl

Please make a donation to support us on Thursday, May 11, 2017

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vowstl/
Website: www.vowstl.org
Visit www.givestlday.org for additional details, and don’t forget to give on May 11!

(VOW) Voices Of Women
(314)896-3VOW (314)896-3869

All proceeds go to VOW to help the community take new directions.

1. The FPSE Clean Up event this weekend (May 7th) is cancelled and tentatively rescheduled for June 4th.  We will send out more details as the date approaches.

2. City Garden Montessori will host a block party on May 11th.  For more information:  https://www.facebook.com/events/214787255675619/

Tonight:  Wednesday, April 19 Mark Glenshaw is giving a talk in about the owls he studies in Forest Park. The talk, which will feature many photos and videos to illustrate the owls’ behaviors, is part of Gateway Greening’s Pints ‘n Plants lecture series. “Forest Park Owls – Hiding in Plain Sight” will be on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 6:30pm, $5.00 suggested donation. Location: Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, 4465 Manchester Avenue. (314) 588-9600 ext. 107

Saturday, April 22nd there will be a pub crawl in the Grove called “Taste of Haven.” This event is hosted by a local FPSE organization, Little Bit of Haven, and proceeds benefit their work. Visit six neighborhood bars and restaurants, receive specials on food and drinks!  When:  12:00 – 6:00pm Cost:  $20 in advance $25 at the door Contact Info:  314-479-6822, www.littlebitofhaven.org Purchase Tickets: goo.gl/c09Ens (Eventbrite.com)