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Shop for bargains at the BTC Garage Sale
This ornate 1920s dining room set is one of many treasures you'll find at the Blessed Teresa garage sale this weekend.
For weeks now, hundreds of families in Ferguson’s Blessed Teresa of Calcutta parish have been gathering items for the annual BTC garage sale. I’ve attended this event many times, and I can tell you one thing: there’s always something interesting to buy.
According to my neighbor & fellow junk hound Elaine Marsden, the list of goodies is pretty extensive this year, perhaps because Ferguson moved its citywide yard sale to the fall. Among the items available…
restaurant equipment, Pepsi machines, glass front cooler, restored cast iron wood burning stove, furniture, rugs, crystal, glassware, bar ware, china, jewelry, sportswear, patio and garden, plastic pond liner, sportswear, hardware, linens, fabric, toys, children’s clothing, baby accessories, kitchenware, Christmas & other holiday, cool vintage metal lockers, office equipment, televisions, electronics heaters, fans, automotive, lighting, pet supplies, books, church pews, and more!
The sale opens at 7am both Friday & Saturday, May 18 & 19, and runs all day. The location is the BTC Parish Center, 1050 Smith Avenue, 63135. Hope to see you there!
It’s almost time for Ferguson’s Twilight 5K…
What's it like to run through the streets with hundreds of people? Sign up for the Live Well Ferguson Twilight 5K and you'll find out!
This is my third year as a sponsor of the Live Well Ferguson 5K, and I couldn’t be more proud to support this awesome community event! The race will take place next Saturday, May 19, and there’s still plenty of room for YOU. Nez Savala has all the details…
Runners and walkers still have time to register for Live Well Ferguson 5K Twilight Run/Walk. The race is Saturday, May 19 in downtown Ferguson, Mo. Registration is $25 for the 5K and $10 for the one-mile distance. The goal is to reach 1,400 participants.
Registration is available online at LiveWellFerg5K.com or at the Ferguson Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The market is located at 20 S. Florissant Road in Victorian Plaza.
Race day registration is May 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Farmers’ Market and at 4:00 p.m. at Ferguson Streetcar Lofts.
Ferguson Twilight 5K is in its third year. It’s the only twilight run/walk event in North St. Louis County. Runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels will experience a USATF certified course. The 5K and one-mile races start and finish at Plaza at 501, an outdoor entertainment area at the intersection of Florissant Road and Suburban Avenue.
Ferguson Twilight 5K supports youth scholarships for summer programs at the Emerson Family YMCA in Ferguson. The race is sponsored by a host of regional businesses and organizations including Christian Hospital, Ferguson City Walk and Emerson.
Awards and prizes will be presented to top finishers; medals will be presented to the first 1,000 finishers. The course is timed by Big River Running. Post-race festivities include a concert with SMASH band, vendors and specials at local restaurants.
Ferguson Twilight 5K encourages participants and spectators to donate old, used or new shoes for the Shoeman Water Project. Shoes of any kind can be donated. The shoes are sold to exporters for resale in developing countries. The money from the sales buys equipment and supplies to provide clean, fresh water to those in need.
To register for the race or find out more about the event, visit the Live Well Ferguson 5K website.
It’s time to GET FRESH in Ferguson again!
Mast Amish Produce & Bakery is one of several dozen vendors who will return for the Ferguson Farmers Market's 10th season, kicking off this Saturday.
If you’re a regular reader here at NOCO, you know what I think of the Ferguson Farmers Market: It’s awesome! That’s why I’m super excited that opening day for the 2012 season is May 5th!
Swing by downtown Ferguson this Saturday and you’ll find 45 vendors selling local meat, cheese, produce, baked goods, plants and artisan crafts. The Maple Jam Band will also be on hand, playing live music from 9-11am. And don’t forget – the market sells breakfast too!
Among the fresh items available this week: greens, salad mix, spinach, bok choy, onions, cabbage, broccoli, pea shoots, baby brassica mix and lots of strawberries! Arrive early and you might even snag some baby arugula, Asian salad turnips, dandelion greens, burdock and new potatoes.
And when you’re done shopping, why not take a quick house tour?! Five beautiful historical homes in Old Ferguson will be open this Saturday morning from 10 to noon, including my listing at 117 Adelle…
Each of the houses is currently for sale, and the tour is totally free. If you want to participate, grab a map at the market’s info booth on Saturday.
The Ferguson Farmers Market is open Saturdays, 8am-noon, at 20 S. Florissant Road, 63135. Hope to see you there!
What would you do with this Ferguson building?
When people talk about Ferguson Citywalk, they usually think of the core section of downtown Ferguson, spanning roughly from Marley’s to the Corner Coffee House. But in truth, the business district actually runs all the way to Brotherton Lane, encompassing the license office, Ferguson Style & Spa and a handful of other establishments.
This has long been the “service business” stretch of S. Florissant Road, so you’ll find plenty of auto mechanics and used car dealers. But the city of Ferguson is hoping to breathe some new life into this area, and they’re starting with the property at #830.
The city purchased this 4,000-square-foot building (pictured above) in 2011, along with a smaller parcel next door. Now they’re asking the public: How should it be used?
On May 30, Ferguson will team with Washington University to host an “IdeaBounce,” during which 15 finalists will present their concept for the property. Finalists will be chosen based on online submissions, then a panel of judges will select three winners, each of whom will receive dinner, a special gift and business mentoring.
Ideally, anyone who submits an idea should be willing and able to implement it, so this is technically a call for businesses & developers rather than a call for general ideas. But that’s not going to stop me from floating three concepts, none of which I have any interest in exploring. I used to be the director of the Citywalk district, so I know it well, and I think three great uses for this property would be:
- a dog training/agility center with dog wash facilities and a retail pet store (similar to Pets in the City)
- a Kinko’s or other print/copy place
- a community office space for co-working, where independent professionals can rent a desk/conference room/printer/etc, and work in a collaborative space with others
The co-working movement is really taking off around the globe, probably because it allows communities to foster entrepreneurship at a reasonable cost to business owners. I think it would be a great fit for Ferguson. I also like the other two ideas because they would fill holes in our local retail market…..and generate tax revenue.
You see, Ferguson Citywalk is a TIF district, meaning that financial incentives may be available for new businesses that bring in sales tax. Downtown leaders are also striving to build an arts & entertainment destination, so a new retail store would definitely fit into the mix.
But that’s just my line of thinking. I’d love to hear what good ideas everyone else comes up with!
If you’re interested in submitting a concept, visit this website by May 16. And even if you don’t have an idea to present, you should still plan on attending the IdeaBounce on May 30. It starts at 7pm (with registration at 6) and all are welcome! Location is 830 S. Florissant Road.
By the way, I should probably tell you a little about the building…. It’s located in a high-traffic location about one mile from UMSL and Highway 70. It has tile floors, tall ceilings, a loading dock, parking in the front and rear, and green space on one end of the property. Inside, it’s basically a big open room with 4,000 square feet.
Are you getting ready for the big day? NOCO is a proud sponsor of the 3rd annual Live Well Ferguson 5K