Mark your calendars, gather your reusable bags, and join us for a day of shopping, socializing, and sustainability at the Soulard Rummage Sale!

The sale encompasses alleys, garages, yards, sidewalks, and gangways — creating a sprawling, neighborhood-wide marketplace where hidden gems await discovery around every corner. Whether you're on the hunt for vintage clothing, one-of-a-kind home goods, or simply looking to connect with neighbors, this event has something for everyone. 

As you explore our historic alleyways and side streets, let the event map from SBD or use the one below as your guide. In addition to location and sale details for nearly 30 sellers, you will find specials from about a dozen local businesses. 

This inaugural event, presented by the Soulard Restoration Group (SRG) and Soulard Business Association (SBA), promises to be a highlight of springtime in St. Louis.

The 2024-2025 election candidate slate is here.

Candidate for SRG President-Elect

My qualifications:

• Passion for historic preservation. Currently working on the historic restoration of 1126 Sidney (the Lion House). I’ve trained on restoring wooden windows, lime mortar masonry restoration, and woodworking. Active member of the Landmarks STL.

• PlantVillage scientist working with American and East African scientists to develop new mobile tech solutions to diagnose crop diseases for farmers in East Africa.

• Mentor in Women in STEM activities including graduate student mentoring and local community events. 2020 Women in Data Science award recipient. Member of the review panel for Princeton Prize in Race Relations in Missouri and Princeton alumni interview volunteer.

My past/current volunteer service for the SRG:

• Currently Director on the Soulard Restoration Group and Liaison for the Planning and Review Team.

• Volunteer for the Parlor Tour 2022.

• Member of Code & Zoning Committee

Why I would like to serve in this SRG position:

I want to step up my involvement with the SRG, and support a community that has warmly welcomed me and my family. Through elevating my involvement in the SRG I will support the mission of this community group and continue to be a steward for the historic architecture and everything else that makes Soulard a great place to live.

Candidate for SRG Treasurer

My qualifications:

• Budget development in the Pentagon (Office of the Secretary of Defense): 1998-2001

• Fiduciary responsibilities in corporate industry: business development and contract

  proposal manager: 2009-2013

• Fiduciary responsibilities on the SRG Board of Directors: 2012-2022

My past/current volunteer service for the SRG:

• SRG Director: 2012-2019

• SRG President Elect/President/Immediate Past President: 2019-2022

• SRG committee member (various times): Beautification, Historical, Membership,

  Parlour Tour, Residential Promotions

Why I would like to serve in this SRG position:

• The SRG Treasurer position requires experience, commitment, and attention to detail

• I am prepared to continue to serve our neighborhood organization in this role

Other considerations:

• I would like to encourage all SRG members to step up and volunteer to serve our SRG

• We are better when everyone contributes their skills

Candidate for SRG Secretary

My qualifications:

• Reliable + punctual

• Strong organizational skills

• Keen attention to detail

• Proficient in record-keeping and documentation

• Commitment to community engagement and cooperation

• Dedicated to the goals and mission of the SRG

My past/current volunteer service for the SRG:

• Served as a Director on the SRG Board (2023–2024).

• Involved as an active member on two SRG committees: Communications and Community

  Involvement & Events (2023–2024).

• Volunteered as a house sitter for the 2023 Parlour Tour.

• Hosted the holiday party after the December 2022 SRG meeting.

• Participated in the 2022 Parlour Tour.

• Poured brews at the 2021 + 2023 SRG beer booth for Oktoberfest. Prost!

Why I would like to serve in this SRG position:

• I have enjoyed my time serving on the Board and I am dedicated to the continued success of our neighborhood initiatives. My goal in serving as Secretary is to record detailed, accurate minutes of our SRG meetings and distribute them promptly to ensure effective communication.

Other considerations:

• Shameless plug 😄 — The Soulard Rummage Sale (a neighborhood-wide yard, alley, and garage sale) is on Saturday, May 18! If you’re in the process of spring cleaning and have some items you’d like to sell, make sure you register by April 12! More information can be found here: soulard.org/sale

Candidate for SRG Director

My qualifications:

• I care about Soulard very much. I have lived here a long time and I intend on staying

My past/current volunteer service for the SRG:

• I served on the Board as a Director for 6 1/2 years.

• I have been on the following commitees:

  • Membership

  • Residential Promotion

  • Safety

  • I am curently on the Code and Zoning, Historical, and Beautification committees.

  • I had my house on the Parlour Tour and hosted numerous socials after meetings

Why I would like to serve in this SRG position:

• I care very much about Soulard and would like to have a say in the future of the neighborhood

Other considerations:

• I would like to encourage all SRG members to step up and volunteer to serve our SRG

• We are better when everyone contributes their skills

Candidate for SRG Director

My qualifications:

Alongside a lifelong radio career, Joy Grdnic Christensen spent over eight years restoring the Arzt House in Soulard, combining a strong work ethic with tenacity, creativity, courage, and in many cases, baptism-by-fire skill. Her abilities were acquired over 50 years of restoring, rehabbing and visually enhancing 6 residential and 3 commercial buildings. 8 of these 9 buildings were historic structures.In 2008 Joy opened The Fountain on Locust Restaurant, after 4 years of rehabbing the Stutz Building, that houses it. She retired in 2022 and served on the Midtown Alley Leadership Board, finally moving in to the Soulard Arzt house in May 2023.

My past/current volunteer service for the SRG:

• Over 4 years as tour guide for Soulard Holiday Parlor Tour

• 2 years safety walk committee volunteer

Why I would like to serve in this SRG position:

• Have strong passion for Soulard! Would like to find ways to bring solutions to identified problems and champion good ideas to improve equity, walkability, appearance and security. To increase momentum of our already good foundation, making sure all members voices are heard and considered, and to promote the greatness of SOULARD!

Candidate for SRG Director

About Me:

• I grew up in Iowa and attended the University of Norther Iowa where I earned my education degree.

• Upon graduation, my husband and I move to St. Charles, MO.

• After raising our son and daughter, my husband and I moved to Soulard in 2018.

• Still volunteers services a few hours a week as educator/tutor

My past/current volunteer service for the SRG:

• Past Parlour Tour Volunteer

• On the Garden Tour in 2019

• On the Parlour Tour in 2020 (during the pandemic)

Why I would like to serve in this SRG position:

• I am excited to run as an SRG Director as I want to stay involved in my community and offer my assistance to the board!

Candidate for SRG Director

My qualifications:

• I am a resident of Soulard, a member of the SRG, and I am above ground!

• I have served on Board Committees with our Homeowner’s Association when we were living in California

• I have been involved in committees at my various places of employment over the years

My past/current volunteer service for the SRG:

• I have volunteered at various fundraising events including pouring beers at Oktoberfest.

• I have previously been a part of the safety committee and have been involved with the safety walks.

• I have also participated with the membership committee.

• I have volunteered at the Parlor Tour – having our house on tour in 2014 and as a house-sitter this past year.

Why I would like to serve in this SRG position:

• I would like to serve as an SRG Director to allow me to be able to contribute back to the neighborhood. I have watched the SRG go through growing pains over the past ten years I have been living here and now I would like to throw my hat into the ring to help it continue.

Candidate for SRG Director

My qualifications:

• Past President of SRG (2016-2019)

• Former Board member and Executive Board member of the NW Chamber of Commerce.

• Long standing SRG member, committee members and volunteer

My past/current volunteer service for the SRG:

• Active Member of Residential Promotions 2014-2018

• Active Member of PRT 2016-present

• Co-chair on several SRG events (Vices and Virtues 2015-2017) Bastille Day Parade.

• Continually volunteer whenever possible: Bastille Day, Octoberfest, Beautification events, Halloween Parade, etc.

Why I would like to serve in this SRG position:

• I very proudly served the board for three years, and I really enjoyed the experience and all that we accomplished. I look forward to the opportunity to once again serve the neighborhood that has given so much to me over the years.

The Soulard Beautification Committee have coordinated with neighborhood volunteers to decorate our corner pots for winter. Vote on your favorite below, and make sure to thank our wonderful participants for this amazing neighborhood contribution!

Click or tap your favorite photo below to go to our voting form!

The city has launched an ideas portal to gather as much feedback and input regarding the Rams settlement funds.

Take the survey

Submit ideas

Additionally, three Committee of the Whole meetings will be held to hear from stakeholders, experts, and the entire Board on how best to move forward. The President of the BofA has also invited Mayor Tishaura Jones and Comptroller Darlene Green to participate in these meetings via their seat and voice powers outlined in the St. Louis City Charter. My office will follow up with details once meeting locations have been set.

• September 25th at 6:00 pm, 

• October 25th at 6:00 pm, and 

• December 2nd at 11:00 am

If you have any questions about this public engagement process, please reach out to my Policy Director, Cristina Garmendia (garmendiac@stlouis-mo.gov), with any questions you have.

The July SRG meeting will be on July 12 instead of the first Wednesday in order to accommodate the 4th of July holiday.

The remaining SRG meetings this year can also be found below!

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 7pm

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 7pm

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 7pm

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 7pm

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7pm

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 7pm

SRG membership meetings take place at Saints Peter & Paul Parish Hall in the Rose Room, located at 816 Allen Avenue. The Rose Room is a second-floor space accessible from the outdoor stairway in the parking lot, east of the door to The Franklin of Soulard. The Rose Room is wheelchair accessible via an elevator located in the parking lot

Don't miss the SRG Community Party!

The SRG membership drive will be taking place of the SRG general membership meeting next month. We will be hosting the party at the South Broadway Athletic Club at 2301 S 7th St to keep things weatherproof.

So come and enjoy music, games, food, and drinks!

Save time and get right into the party; pay annual dues below!

Questions? Contact the SRG Membership Committee at membership@soulard.org.

Please note: At this time, SRG has removed the requirement to show proof of COVID vaccination or a negative test in order to gain admittance to indoor events. This policy is consistent with the policy of other organizations and events in the St. Louis area.