Archive for February, 2010

DWNA Featured in “The Dutchtowner”

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

If you did not get a copy of the recent March/April 2010 Edition of ” The Dutchtowner” newsletter that is created and distributed by the Dutchtown South Community Corporation (DSCC), you can read a copy online by clicking here.

The Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) has the following article in this edition of the Dutchtowner:
DWNA Working [...]

Attention Parents of High School Youth! Looking for employment for your child this summer?

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Announcing the YOUTH C.H.A.N.G.E. (Community Health And Neighborhood Growth Effort) Youth Employment Program: June 14 – August 20, Monday – Friday
Participants will be building community gardens in the neighborhood, working on a community clean up project, and attending tons of great workshops and trainings on: reproductive health, creative writing, financial literacy, civics, conflict mediation, and [...]

DWNA Chili Cook-Off for Next Meeting Tuesday 3/9/10 @7pm!

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Mark your calendars and please join us for our INAUGURAL “CHILI BOWL 2010!” for our next Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Grbic Banquet Hall (4071 Keokuk).

Come and meet your neighbors and city officials and learn about what is going on in the neighborhood while supporting [...]

Job Openings in St. Louis!

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

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 [...]

Home Buyer Tax Credits!

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Are you looking to buy or sell? Don’t pass up a chance to take advantage of free money!

$8,000 First-Time Home-Buyer Tax Credit! $6,500 is Available for Long-Time Homeowners!
Homeowners who already own a home and have lived there for at least five (5) years would be eligible fora $6,500 tax credit.
Home purchases with accepted contract as [...]

United States Census 2010

Monday, February 8th, 2010

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 [...]

Black History Essay Contest

Monday, February 8th, 2010

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 [...]

DutchtownWest.org Sees Increase in Traffic!

Monday, February 8th, 2010

The Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) website, DutchtownWest.org has reached a visitor count of 6,000!

The DWNA website started in December of 2008 as a tool to communicate news and information to Dutchtown West neighbors as well as serve as an online resource for information that anyone can access 24/7. Additionally, the aim is [...]

DWNA Survey Results

Monday, February 8th, 2010

In November, 2009, we asked Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association Friends and Neighbors to take a brief online survey asking for feedback on how they think the Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) is doing.

The 23 online responses have been summarize after the break:

FREE Concerts: Music of Miles Davis, Scott Joplin and Friends

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

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 [...]

Police Department Citizens Academy: March 10

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Isom has recently announced plans to host the second FREE “Citizens Academy.” Citizens will have an opportunity learn about various aspects of the police department beginning with the spring course scheduled to begin on March 10, 2010 and meeting each Wednesday from 6pm-9pm at the Police Academy for 10 [...]

Two New Community Gardens to be Built in the 25th Ward!

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Dutchtown South Community Corporation is seeking input about two new community gardens to be built in the 25th Ward! Currently the two proposed locations are Amberg Park and the lot on the corner of Virginia, Liberty, and Alabama. HopeBuild, a St. Louis non-profit organization, will be supporting ward residents in the construction and upkeep of [...]

Next Meeting Tuesday 2/9/10 @7pm!

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Please join us for our next Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Grbic Banquet Hall (4071 Keokuk).
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE AGENDA

Please check this website, your mail, and your email for any potential changes.  Meetings are always held on the second Tuesday of every month at [...]