Old North Saint Louis Restoration Group

05/14/2026

Join the Blitz in Old North this Saturday! Neighborhood Foresters meet every third Saturday in Old North at the Old North 13th Street Community Garden from 10am to noon.

STL Neighborhood Foresters (STLNF) lead volunteer events in several STL neighborhoods - including Old North! They partner with resident volunteers to take care of critical care tasks like watering and mulching young trees.

05/14/2026

03/11/2026

We’re trying out a new location for this month’s neighborhood meeting!

Join us at the next Old North Neighborhood Meeting, next Wednesday, March 18th 6:30pm, at The Daily Drop Coffee Cafe, 2800 N 14th Street.

Are you interested in joining your neighbors to help shape the future of Old North? Join us! You can get involved in many ways - by becoming a board member, a Green Spaces, Real Estate or Events Committee member, help us take care of neighborhood trees, gardens, and green spaces, join us at events & meetings - and many other ways.

03/05/2026

ONSLRG invites all Old North friends, businesses, and neighbors to join us - however you can! Upcoming opportunities to get involved and work with neighbors in Old North:

If you are interested in gardening and green spaces, join the
Green Spaces Committee at the 13th Street Community Garden for the first work day of the season this Saturday March 7, 9am - 12pm & weather permitting. Want to grow your own? You can reserve a garden bed for the season, learn more here: https://www.onsl.org/13th-street-community-garden or contact Marie Oberkirsch at Central Print. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, we’d love to have you as part of our growing community!

We are always looking for help with annual Old North events; including Trivia Night, House Tour, and Photos w/ Santa! ONSLRG invites all Old North friends, businesses, and neighbors to join us this Saturday March 7, 1pm - 2pm at our office, 2609 N 14th. We will be setting the dates for all events and begin planning for a Trivia Night this Spring, and House Tour late Summer / Early Fall. We welcome any and all help in planning and preparation for these events - however you can help!

02/19/2026

On President’s Day, Old North St. Louis Restoration Group (ONSLRG) - Old North’s neighborhood association and community development corporation, held our annual meeting and potluck at My180. Neighbors shared pie and chili, ONSLRG shared updates, and we recognized some Good Neighbors.

ONSLRG Board President Aimee Dunlap; Vice President & Real Estate Chair Holston Black; Treasurer Dave Eisenbraun; and Green Spaces Chair & cofounder Gloria Bratkowski; shared updates about ONSLRG and the neighborhood.

We recognized Willie Johnson, Peter Sparks, Marion Evans, Barbara Manzara, Matt Fernandez, and Pastor David Battle with Good Neighbor Awards, celebrating our neighbors’ positive, ongoing contribution to the Old North Neighborhood. Every awardee also received donated gifts from Old North businesses The Daily Drip Coffee Cafe and House of Vision.

Lots of Thank Yous went around to all of our neighbors and board members who put in the work this year - THANK YOU! We appreciate any and all contributions towards our efforts in encouraging equitable development, fostering community growth, and celebrating our historic, urban, and cultural character in Old North.

And we want to extend an OPEN INVITATION to our neighbors and community partners, to get involved! Join your neighbors to help shape the future of Old North! You can get involved in many ways - by becoming an ONSLRG board member, a Green Spaces, Real Estate or Events Committee member or chair, work with us to take care of neighborhood trees, garden, or grow in your own plot at one of our many garden spaces, join us at events & meetings - and many other ways, however works for you!

[email protected]
314-696-0321
www.onsl.org

02/14/2026

Old North St Louis/ St Louis Place Chess Club is celebrating 10 years of weekly chess club in Old North!

Old North St Louis/ St Louis Place Chess Club is a US Chess affiliated club and an offshoot of the Treme Chess Club that originated in New Orleans.

The Treme Chess Club began with Jeffrey Vollmer and neighbors building outdoor chess tables in New Orleans, used for both casual and rated chess. When Jeffrey moved to St. Louis in the summer of 2016, he began a weekly outdoor club on Saturdays at the Chess Pocket Park on N 14th Street in Old North.
The club runs USCF rated tournaments weekly, from 8am to 12pm on Saturday mornings in the park. Game in 40 standard, cost $1. During inclement weather the club has been meeting inside at The Daily Drip Coffee Cafe - just across the street on 14th. All chess players welcome!

02/12/2026

On Monday February 16, 6pm - 8pm join Old North neighbors for a shared meal, updates about the neighborhood, Good Neighbor Awards, and socializing. All neighbors and friends of Old North are invited and welcome to attend - please bring food or drink to share, if you are able.

Annual Old North Neighborhood Meeting, Potluck & Good Neighbor Awards
https://www.facebook.com/share/1G6AMBCNpa/
February 16, 2026 6pm to 8pm
My180, 1428 Warren Ave. Second Floor Meeting Room (ADA Accessible / Elevator)

02/06/2026

Today at Zuka Arts Gallery and Urb Arts in Old North, a shared celebration of Black History, Art, Poetry, Film, and Community!

02/05/2026

The Daily Drip Coffee Cafe has new hours starting this week, 7am to 2:30pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Make sure to stop in and support local Old North business! You can find Marion and fam building community, pouring coffees and teas, preparing hot foods, and serving up baked goods.

02/03/2026

Do you know an individual, organization, or a business in Old North who has made a positive, ongoing contribution to the neighborhood?

Old North Good Neighbor Awards are a way to recognize our Old North neighbors who have gone above and beyond in service to community. Nominate a Good Neighbor today!
https://forms.gle/v3qwX7egZweoXJgd7

And join us on February 16 for the Annual Old North Neighborhood Meeting, Potluck & Good Neighbor Awards.

On February 16, Old North St. Louis Restoration Group (ONSLRG) will be hosting the Annual Old North Neighborhood Meeting & Potluck. Join neighbors for a shared meal, updates about the neighborhood, Good Neighbor Awards, and socializing. All neighbors and friends of Old North are invited and welcome....

02/01/2026

On February 7th, Old North will be lit with culture, community & creativity. Two venues. One vibrant corridor. A shared celebration of Black History Month, art, poetry, film, and community! More details on flyers.