GRIFFIN November 24

2 • CWEA GRIFFIN • November 2024 Hello again, neighbors! Autumn is here, the leaves are crunchy, and the holidays are just around the corner. It’s about time for turkey and holiday shopping madness. Thanks to everyone who at- tended the First Friday Hayride at Forest Park. It was fun to do some- thing different, enjoy the crisp weather, and make s’mores with you. We’ll be releasing info about December’s First Friday soon. The Annual CWEA Awards Party, held at the Maryland House on Oct. 10, was a triumph, thanks to your enthusiastic participation. The 2024 Polk Award Recipient, Frances Thompson, delivered a touching acceptance speech, and the event was a sell-out. We were honored to have esteemed guests, including 9th Ward Alderman Mi- chael Browning; Former St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson, Former St. Louis Alderman and 2020 Polk Award Recipient Joe Roddy and his wife, Lisa Roddy; former St. Louis Alderman Dan McGuire; Kate Haher, Executive Director of the CWE North Community Im- provement District and recipient of the 2020 Renaissance Award; 2012 Polk Award Recipient Nicki Dwyer; and 2019 Polk Award Recipient Jim Dwyer. Our heartfelt thanks go to our Gold Sponsors, the Saint Louis Chess Club and the World Chess Hall of Fame; Silver Sponsor Koplar Properties; Bronze Sponsors Rosati-Kain Academy, the CWE North CID, and Mar- lowe; Copper Sponsors Will Seyer State Farm Insurance and STL Programs; and In-Kind Sponsor Maryland House. Are you interested in becoming more involved with the neighbor- hood? Volunteering on the CWEA Board of Directors is a great way to meet new people, give back to the community, and have fun! Please connect with a fellow board mem- ber or me to learn more. We’re also interested in publishing your stories in The Griffin and sharing your pictures on our social media channels send us a note, and we’ll go from there. Here’s to a healthy and happy holiday season, and as always, thank you for your continued support! Warmly, Brian brian@thecwe.org TheCwe.org @CWEAssociation CWEA President Brian Flowers serves as emcee at the CWEA Awards as CWEA Director Lindsey Tsvetanov stands by. Things got spooky in the CWE on Oct. 26! Check out more photos on page 13. Letter from the CWEA President By Brian Flowers The Griffin is published by STL Programs for the Central West End Association (CWEA), 4 times a year in March, June, September and November. Circulation: 10,000. While we have endeavored to be as accurate and complete as possible, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. For editorial comments, contact Jeff Fister at JeffF@STLPrograms.com. For comments about the CWEA, please contact Brian Flowers at brian@thecwe.org. For advertising information and rates, contact sales representatives listed below. Copyright © 2024 Published by STL Programs P.O. Box 20586 St. Louis, MO 63139 Publisher: Jeff Fister, jefff@STLPrograms.com Editorial: Eileen P. Duggan Graphic Design: Ben Pierce Advertising Sales: Tammy Brownfield (314) 359-0316 tammyb@STLPrograms.com Advertising Sales: Vickie Gray, (314) 807-5461 vickieg@STLPrograms.com Ad Deadline for March, 2025 issue: February 21, 2025.