Connections Opportunities
| Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| April 26th from 9am – 1pm | Operation Brightside Clean Up Day | We will be cleaning up and beautifying the neighborhood from 9am – 12pm and will then enjoy lunch from 12pm – 1pm. |
| June, 1st from 1pm – 3pm | Bethlehem Lutheran Church’s Annual Parade & Picnic | Come and join us as we parade around the neighborhood and celebrate the great things the Lord has done for this community. |
| July 4th from 7pm – 9:30pm | Safe Fireworks and picnic | We will provide a safe environment for children to display their fireworks and families in the community to get together for some family fun activities. |
| August 5th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm | National Night Out Celebration | We will be celebrating “Crime Prevention and Awareness” as a community with food, fun and fellowship. |
| September 6th from 9am – 1pm | Back to School Bash | We will have school supplies and fun activities. |
| If you are interested in participating for any of these events or have contacts for donations please contact Catherine Rodgers, Salisbury Park Community Coordinator, by phone at (314) 436-2603 office, (314) 397-4593 cell, or by e-mail at CBERodgers@AOL.com. | ||
News
This past year has been very eventful for Better Living Communities and Salisbury Park. Phase II of Salisbury park was completed on schedule and all 22 units were occupied by late fall. The development celebrated National Night Out once again in August of 2007, with over 200 participants from the community, Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Salisbury Park. Children enjoyed face painting, water play, a bounce house. Adults were able to receive information from area service organizations like Grace Hill Americore, Grace Hill Clean Air Program, St. Louis City Health Services, and the National Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse. All enjoyed free food and snow cones provided by donations from Better Living Communities, Community Asset Management Company, St. Louis Equity Fund, Absopure Water, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and Corner Stone Café.
On October 14, 2007 Better Living Communities, the residents or Salisbury Park I as well as long standing residents of Hyde Park celebrated the Grand Opening of Salisbury Park Phase II. The event was a great day of celebration and fulfillment with nearly 500 in attendance. The event was not just momentous for Better Living Communities, but for the city of St. Louis and the state of Missouri as well as the event was attended by many local and state wide political officials. We would like to thank Senator Kit Bond’s office, State Treasurer Sarah Steelman, & Alderman Freeman Bosley Sr. for their attendance at the celebration. The event included entertainment from the Lutheran North High School band, and the Bethlehem Lutheran Church choir as well as a color guard presentation from Boy Scout Troupe 26. All in attendance were treated to food prepared by Corner Stone Café and a catering service owned by Tony & Tracy Williams, residents of Salisbury Park I.
2008 presents Better Living Communities and Salisbury Park I & II with a new year of opportunity and community growth. We are hoping to plan community events that will allow the long standing residents of Hyde Park to interact with the residents of Salisbury Park and the potential residents of the Irving School Project. These events will be designed to assist us in reaching our ultimate goal of reestablishing the Hyde Park community and to create a community in which everyone can be vested and proud of.
With all of the wonderful things that are happening with Better Living Communities and Salisbury Park I & II the tragedy of our missing resident Kelly Allen is still with us. Kelly was reported missing on Tuesday, March 13th 2007 and we are quickly approaching the 1 year anniversary of her disappearance. Her family is still desperately seeking information that may result in safe return. If you have any information concerning her whereabouts please contact her family at (314-621-2557) or the St. Louis City Police Department.