Security Focus of 2/10 WPLNA Meeting

Jim Whyte, director of the CWE’s Neighborhood Security Initiative, will be our guest speaker at the West Pine-Laclede Neighborhood Association meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7pm at Northwest Coffee,  4251 Laclede. Jim will give a brief presentation on the work of the NSI and take any and all questions about security concerns in our neighborhood.

Community Garden Plots Available

The Boyle/Laclede Community Garden is accepting applications for the 2015 growing season. The Community Garden is located at the intersection of Boyle and Laclede Avenues and has raised bed plots available.  Community Garden gardeners from last season have priority plot assignment through January 31st. Beginning February 1, plots will be assigned in the order in which applications are received.  Information on the garden’s guidelines, expectations, costs and application process is available at the Community Garden’s website. If Read More…

WPLNA Meeting on January 13 @ 7pm

Our first meeting of 2015 will be on Tuesday, January 13 at 7pm at Northwest Coffee, 4251 Laclede. All neighborhood residents are welcome!  **** All neighbors are invited to: The 2015 Winter Concert featuring musical performances by members of Washington University Medical Center community. When: Saturday January 17, 2014 at 4 pm, followed by a reception. Where: Lobby of the Center for Advanced Medicine (SW corner of Euclid and Forest Park Avenues, entrance at 4921 Parkview Place, 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: