A number of marketing efforts are under way to promote the neighborhoods of the 17th Ward and encourage residents to get together and celebrate city life.
Committee
Marketing Committee members:
Rachel Kell (chair)
Maggy Malcolm
Susan Sauer
Sarah Thompson
Richelle White
Dean Wright
Communication
17thwardstl.org: Our website offers a wealth of information about the neighborhoods of the 17th Ward and the activities of the development corporations and neighborhood organizations working to improve our community.
Blog 17: Our blog offers updates on neighborhood events, organizations, development, and infrastructure improvements. Access our blog here.
17th Ward Report: Our print newsletter offers updates on the community. If you are interested in receiving a print copy, please contact Stephanie at stephanie@parkcentraldevelopment.org.
17th Ward e-News: Our monthly e-newsletter provides neighborhood project updates and other events. Sign up for our email list on the righthand side of the page to receive these monthly reports.
Facebook and Twitter: Follow 17th Ward updates through our Facebook page or through Twitter.
Events
The following events allow 17th Ward residents the chance to meet, learn about their community and honor the work of community volunteers and leaders.
17th Ward Town Hall Meeting
The 17th Ward Town Hall Meeting is your chance to hear from the development corporations about plans for improving 17th Ward neighborhoods and to participate in discussions about development in your community.
The 2011 meeting will take place Thursday, November 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stix Elementary School (647 Tower Grove).
The 2010 presentation can be accessed online in the links below.
2010 Town Hall Presentation Part 1
2010 Town Hall Presentation Part 2
2010 Town Hall Presentation Part 3
17th Ward Holiday Party & Awards Ceremony
The 2011 17th Ward Holiday Party & Awards Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, December 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Novak's Bar & Grill.
The 2010 17th Ward Holiday Party & Awards Ceremony took place on December 2 at The Gramophone (4243 Manchester) from 6 to 8 p.m.
Award recipients included:
Doug King - Service to the 17th Ward
Barb Featherston - Service to the board of Park Central Development
Barb Snell and Nancy Symeonoglou - Service to Botanical Heights
Elizabeth Wright, Monique Bruinsma, Barbara McElroy, Bruce Meadows, Erv Janko, Joanna Abrams, Justin Thacker - Service to Central West End
Dan Corbin and Layla Maines - Service to Forest Park Southeast
17th Ward City Talk
Get to know your neighbors and learn what's happening in the community at a new bar or restaurant in the 17th Ward.
The last City Talk featyred community gardens and their role in community building, repurposing vacant lots, providing healthy produce, and beautification in the neighborhoods of the 17th Ward. The event took place at Cafe Ventana (3919 West Pine) between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tour de Grove 2011
Tour de Grove took place Saturday, May 14. The day's events include cycling races of all levels and ages, a 5K, children's activities and helmet giveaways, yoga classes, BMX demonstrations, Bicycle Polo, a bicycle expo, a bicycle art poster show, and an evening pub crawl.
Grove Fest 2011
Grove Fest, an annual neighborhood street festival located in the Grove district on Manchester, took place on October 1, 2011. This year's event included a diverse array of vendors, music, activities, live art, and street performances. For more information, visit www.grovefeststl.com.