Crime alert – vehicle break-ins

Dear neighbors, There have been numerous reports of vehicle break-ins in our area over the past couple of months.  The most recent one happened in the owner’s driveway in the 4100 block of West Pine, where not only was the car broken into, but a bag from St. Joseph Academy was left in the truck by the thief.   Break-ins have been reported for vehicles parked on the street, in driveways and even in secured parking lots. Read More…

Volunteers Needed to help Maintain Public Spaces

For many years, volunteers have maintained the planters and cul-de-sacs in our neighborhood.  If you are interested in helping with planting, weeding, watering, etc. next year, please contact Laura Cohen, WPLNA Beautification Committee Co-Chair at lauratcohen@gmail.com or 314-704-0124. No experience necessary!!

Blooming Soon! Flower Sale – Order by 9/20

Have you ordered your Brightside flowers yet? Sales end September 20th so be sure to get yours before it’s too late. Proceeds raised will help support Brightside’s cleaning and greening initiatives. Order today at http://www.brightsidestl.org/donate/online-store/ or call 314-772-4646 to place your order by phone.

Security Items for Sale on 9/9/14

The CWE Neighborhood Security Initiative is sponsoring a Club Sale at the NSI office, 447 N. Euclid on Tuesday, September 9th, 4pm-7pm These items are offered at a discount – Supplies are limited: Auto Clubs $13 License Plate Covers $5 License Plate Fasteners $3 Portable Security Cases $20 CASH ONLY!

WPLNA Meeting on Tuesday 9/9 at 7pm

The monthly meeting of the West Pine-Laclede Neighborhood Association will be on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7pm at Northwest Coffee, 4251 Laclede. Special guest Regina Fowler from REJIS, will present her organization’s plan for an expansion of its parking lot on the northwest corner of West Pine and Boyle. Everyone is welcome to attend. Minutes from the August Meeting are included. WPLNA.08.14    

West Pine-Laclede Neighborhood Gets a New Pergola

Remember the deteriorating pergola and picnic table in the circle at 4301 Laclede? Thanks to funding from the West Pine Laclede Neighborhood Association and the Manhattan Townhouse Association and our neighbor Ervin Janko, the old structure has been replaced by a beautiful cedar pergola and picnic table. Almost single-handedly, Erv designed the pergola, removed the old structure, then built and installed the new pergola and picnic table. Be sure to thank Erv for his contribution which Read More…

March Meeting Elections and Last Month’s Minutes

It’s time for our monthly meeting again! Join us Tuesday April 8 at 7 PM at Northwest Coffee to hear all the latest information about our neighborhood. We’ll be having elections for all four officer positions (President, VP, Treasurer, and Secretary). There will be a slate of candidates but anyone and everyone is free to offer nominations  from the floor. March 2014 Meeting Minutes:    

Meeting Reminder and February Meeting Minutes

Don’t forget to join us for the West Pine Laclede Neighborhood Association meeting on Tuesday. As usual, the meeting will be held at 7 PM at Northwest Coffee. This month we have a special guest speaker. Steve Smith will be giving a presentation of The Lawrence Group’s plans to redevelop the former Housing Authority building on the southwest corner of Lindell and Sarah.  February 2014 Meeting Minutes: Highlights from the February Meeting: Deanna Venker from Missouri Read More…