Historical September–October 2025 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
As I write this, the college students are returning to the neighborhood and my social media feeds are inundated with back-to-school photos for children embarking on their next adventure in school.
This time of year is surprisingly emotional for me, the ending of summer and freedom, and back to the structure of school and homework, even though I haven’t had a student in my house in many years.
However, I try to remind myself of the great benefit of the upcoming seasons, mainly less sweat for this menopausal body.
We have so many great activities coming up in the neighborhood and surrounding areas including the largest event hosted by the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council, Porchfest, which is a great opportunity for neighbors to meet new residents and let them know how lucky there are that they have landed in one of the best spots in St. Louis!
I am hopeful that this less busy season will allow for more outside time, more meeting up with friends, making new friends, more time to take care of the garden.
I have included in this issue just a small listing of upcoming events in the areas surrounding us.
I hope to see all of you out and enjoying what there is to offer.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 2025.
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Archival transcription note: How lucky there are printed error retained.
Original source: SD_Times2025_09.pdf, printed page(s) 2; PDF page(s) 2.
