There is a lot to love about the St. Louis Public Library System,”St. Louis’ original search engine.” Established in 1865, SLPL’s mission is to “provide learning resources and information services that support and improve individual, family and community life through a variety of services, programs and initiatives.” The CWE facility, Schlafly Branch, is a place…
CWEnder Joe Schlafly’s Memories of Sportsman’s Park
After Joe Schalfly’s first contribution to this blog, Making Ends Meet, was greeted with such enthusiasm, I asked if he had additional remembrances to share about growing up in the Central West End. Not long after, Right Time, Right Place, showed up in my inbox, and I’m delighted to share it with all of you…
Snapshots from 2023’s July 4th CWE Parade
The Central West End Association’s 2023 4th of July Parade kicked off at 10 a.m. last Tuesday at the corner of Euclid and McPherson where approximately 350 participants gathered for the annual event. CWEA President Brian Flowers, above right, and CWEnders Mike and Katie Heaney are shown at the head of the parade carrying the…