The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring temporary census takers to help conduct the 2010 Census.
Hours are flexible, with a maximum of 40 hours per week. Pay is $15.25 to $17.00 per hour, plus mileage. Full details, including a practice test, are found at: www.2010censusjobs.gov. Call the St. Louis Census Bureau at 314-800-0660 to sign [...]
Every year, the federal government allocates more than $400 billion to states and communities based, in part, on census data. Census data is used to determine locations for retail stores, schools, hospitals, new housing developments and other community facilities.
Census data determines boundaries for state and local legislative and congressional districts. With only 10 questions, the 2010 Census questionnaire takes [...]
Comptroller Darlene Green invites all SLPS high school students to win $100, $75 and $50 savings bonds by entering her annual Black History Essay Contest. Simply write a one to two page essay on the following topic:
What are the challenges facing African-American teenagers today and what would you do to address them?
Essays should be typed [...]
The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra is offering a free concert on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @7pm at Powell Hall (718 N. Grand, corner of Delmar).
The popular “On Stage at Powell” series gives audiences a musician’s eye-view of this fabulous hall, and provides an intimate setting for both informative discussions and incredible music-making. Bring your curiosity [...]
Marjorie Dove Kent has just started in a new position – the 25th Ward Liaison. She’ll be managing and coordinating ward-wide efforts related to building community, creating an active safety environment, and engaging neighborhood youth. She’ll be working directly with the 25th Alderman Shane Cohn, various City and State offices and the general public on [...]
St. Louis City Mayor, Francis Slay, has just issued a city wide proclamation declaring December 9, 2009 as “Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association Day” in honor of our one year anniversary and our accomplishments throughout the year!
The text of the proclamation states:
Whereas, the Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) officially formed as a Neighborhood Association [...]
Attention Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) Friends and Neighbors, we are looking for your feedback!
Could you please take a quick moment to complete a short online survey to give us your feedback on how you think the Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) is doing?
Your responses will remain anonymous and will help guide the direction of [...]
The City of St. Louis Department of Parks and Recreation and the YMCA of Greater St. Louis cordially invite you to celebrate the grand opening of the Carondelet Park Rec Plex on Thursday, November 19, 2009!
For More information contact:
Maribeth Boyle
Marketing Director, Carondelet Family YMCA
600 Loughborough Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63111
branch: 314-353-4960
fax: 314-353-3350
www.ymcastlouis.org/carondelet
Happy Halloween from the Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA)!
The St. Louis Food Bank just received a huge shipment (12,000 cases) of Gerber baby food today.
Some of the food has an expiration date of 10/30/09, but much of it does not expire till January or February of 2010, and even more have expiration dates of 2011. If you are interested in receiving some of [...]
The Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) is looking for a power point projector and a microphone and speakers for our monthly neighborhood meetings.
If you know of anyone that might be interested in donating this equipment or donating funds towards the purchase of this equipment, please contact us!
Congratulations to the newly elected Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) leadership!
The current leaders are all volunteers from the neighborhood and were elected on October 13, 2009. They will serve six months until April 8, 2010. Their contact information can be found here: http://www.dutchtownwest.org/about/leadership
The Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) is now on Facebook!
Just search for “DWNA” in groups and add us as a friend to get new neighborhood news and talk/network with other neighbors!
The Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) is looking to brand itself with an official logo! One idea that has been presented is pictured below:
The logo includes the St. Louis Fleur de Lis as well as the West point of a compass. We could add the Dutchtown colors of blue and orange, or even something else. [...]
South Grand from Arsenal to Utah will be reduced from 4-lanes to 3-lanes for a street department test begining September 8, 2009 for 30 days.
South Grand St. Louis Street Improvement Plan
Message from:
Terry Freeland
terry.freeland@ewgateway.org
Transportation Corridor Improvement Group
East-West Gateway Council of Governments
One Memorial Drive
St. Louis, MO 63102
314-421-4220 (Missouri line)
618-274-2750 (Illinois line)
I wanted to let you know about [...]
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Isom has recently announced plans to re-establish the FREE “Citizens Academy.” Citizens will have an opportunity learn about various aspects of the police department beginning with the fall course scheduled to begin on September 16th and meeting each Wednesday from 6pm-9pm at the Police Academy for 10 weeks.
To [...]
The St. Louis City Citizens’ Service Bureau (CSB) is a “one-stop-shop” for all your city service needs. Call 622-4800 or submit an electronic request anytime you observe a problem or need assistance with city services.
The CSB has created a handy guide and picture that helps describe what they do and when to contact them. View [...]
Youth In Need, a local non-profit, sent a letter thanking the Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association for our recent donations to their organization.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LETTER
Youth In Need Thanks again to all who donated items! If you have any school supplies or other donations, please call Youth In Need at 636-757-9345 or send an email to [...]
Per the authority of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Captain Joseph Spiess, DSN 3032, Commander District One:
CLICK HERE FOR SAFETY TIPS PROVIDED BY SLMPD
The First Bureau is investigating a series of incidents wherein the suspect is gaining entrance into the elderly victims’ home under the guise he is employed by Laclede Gas. The suspect then [...]
The 2009 26th Anniversary National Night Out Against Crime and Drugs for the City of St. Louis will be held on Tuesday, August 4th, 2009.
National Night Out is designed to:
Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;
Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
Send a message to criminals letting them [...]
