Do you own or are you considering purchasing historic property in the Dutchtown neighborhood as an investment? Consider attending a free seminar  at Missouri Botanical Garden on Tuesday, June 14th.

Michael Allen of the Preservation Research Office will discuss state and federal historic tax credits, explain how to apply for them, and present case studies. Local bank representatives will be on hand with information about renovation loans.

This event is from 6:30—8:30 on Tuesday, June 14th, and is presented by the Tower Grove Neighborhoods CDC as part of their ongoing Landlord Training series. Check out this seminar and others to learn more about making your investment work for you, your tenants, and your neighborhood.

The 3rd annual Dutchtown Bazaar is just around the corner!

On Saturday, June 11th from 9am to 2pm dozens of vendors will be on the shady parking lot of St. Mary’s High School. There will be art, antiques, clothing, handcrafted jewelry, food, drink, and music.

For an updating list of vendors visit the Dutchtown Bazaar Facebook page. We’ll see you there!

The pool at Marquette Park opens on Saturday, June 4th. The City of St. Louis PIER Program (Prevention -Intervention-Enforcement-Reentry) will be there hosting a PIER Neighborhood Focus Fair.

The fair will offer free resources such as health screenings from Affinia and gun and fire safety education from the Police and Fire Departments. Citizens Service Bureau representatives will be available to discuss neighborhood concerns such as nuisance properties and broken streetlights. There will be drawings for prizes and free food and drinks while supplies last.

Come to Marquette Pool on Saturday June 4th from 10am — 2pm to take advantage of these free resources to improve your health and the health of the City!

Three meetings are scheduled around the neighborhood on Thursday, May 26th. Try to get out to at least one! Keep up with all the neighborhood happenings by visiting our calendar, and let us know if you have an event coming up.

Community Improvement District Meeting

Join the Downtown Dutchtown Business Association at Merb’s Candies (South Grand at Osage) from 6:00—8:00 to learn more about the proposed Dutchtown Community Improvement District.

If you are for beautification, safety, and an overall better Dutchtown, come learn what we can do about it together! DT2 will provide snacks and refreshments.

20th Ward Participatory Budgeting Assembly

20th Ward Residents, your neighborhood is about to embark on a process that will allow you to help decide how to spend $100,000, in city funds, for neighborhood improvements.

Come to Peace Tabernacle Church (3514 Oregon, off of Potomac) from 6:30—8:30 for the third of four May assemblies to learn more about participatory budgeting and how to get involved.

25th Ward Democrats Monthly Meeting

The 25th Ward Democrats meet at 7:00 every fourth Thursday at the Gretchen Inn at the Feasting Fox for their monthly meeting. Several August primary candidates will be on hand to speak at Thursday’s meeting, prior to the June endorsement meeting.

All are welcome! Learn how to get more involved in politics and getting out the vote locally, statewide, and nationally.

MSD’s Project Clear is offering small grants to encourage the use of simple rainscaping techniques to help the public understand how stormwater impacts the combined sewer system, and how they can help be a part of the solution through the use of rainscaping on their properties.

Much of Dutchtown, mostly the area east of Grand, falls in the qualifying area. Check the map to see if you can apply for a grant.

What is Rainscaping?

Rainscaping is any combination of plantings, water features, catch basins, permeable pavement and other activities that manage stormwater as close as possible to where it falls, rather than moving it someplace else.

Why Rainscape?

Impervious surfaces such as rooftops and driveways have replaced healthy soils and natural plant communities that once readily absorbed rainwater. The resulting runoff contributes to water pollution, health challenges and property damage. Additionally, St. Louis’s combined stormwater sewer system can be overwhelmed by excess runoff which leads to backups.

Where Do I Sign Up?

Visit MSD’s Project Clear website for more information on the grant program. Application forms and additional information are at the bottom of the page. Good luck and happy rainscaping!