Renaissance MAY 2024

2 - The Soulard Renaissance - MAY 2024 From the Editor Soulard Community Calendar Mardi Gras feels like a way to push through the doldrums of winter. The festivities of Christmas are over, but the skies are still gray and the air is still frigid. What better way to get through it than to keep partying? By the time AshWednesday rolls around, you might actually look forward to a period of ab- stention from your vices. When Easter arrives, trees and flowers are blooming, the days are longer, and (in theory) you feel better. The snow and ice have melted away, and the world feels fresh. Though New Year’s and Mardi Gras are well behind us, this season brings a sense of renewal, not just for the city in general, but for the SRG in particular. May brings the annual Membership Drive and Community Party, where we gather to celebrate all the good work all of our members have done to keep the organization running and the neigh- borhood vibrant. If you’re reading this article and have never joined, consider this your sign. You don’t have to serve on a committee if you don’t have time; it’s worth joining the SRG simply for the greater sense of community you find as Jay Gibbs and Allyson Whipple celebrating Mardi Gras. a member. In my short time living here, I’ve found the home and neighbors I’ve dreamed of having my whole life. I want to be able to share that good fortune with others. Allyson Whipple Renaissance Editor purchasing trees — planted by the Forestry Division — to fill those gaps. In 2023, 180 trees were planted. Neighbors will see another 100 trees going in the ground later this year. Forestry is planting a variety of trees including Blackgum, serviceberries, Kentucky coffeetrees, redbuds and English oaks. Trees were selected CID/SSBD From Page 1 by Forestry based on previous per- formance in urban areas. The CID has contracted with DJM Ecological Services for watering. Current trees are being monitored for success while additional plantings are planned. Learnmore at www.SoulardCID.org and www.Soulard-SBD.org. May 1 Membership Drive and Community Party SRG May 10 Movies in the Park Kickoff SRG May 18 Soulard Rummage Sale SRG and SBA May 18 Crawfish Boil SBA May 25 SRG Membership Fox Theatre Tour SRG June 1 Soulard Pride June 22 Summer Concert in the Park SRG June 25 Blood Drive with Impact Life SRG July 10 Monthly General Membership Meeting SRG July 20 Summer Concert in the Park SRG First Wednesday of Each Month General Membership Meeting SRG Third Wednesday of Each Month Board Meeting SRG Learn more: Soulard Restoration Group (SRG) www.soulard.org