Nicki's Central West End Guide
an urban news journal
Though last Saturday’s Boowood at Bowood party was the 9th year Bowood Farms hosted its annual pre-Halloween fete, the clever staff did a stellar job making the event seem as fresh and new as the first time. Creative decorations were sprinkled throughout the yard, and fun activities kept the kids, and their parents, happy and busy. Staff member Kathie Hoyer, above, built this year’s Boowood…
11 a.m. – Children’s Costume Parade (begins in parking lot at Walton & McPherson, ends at Maryland & Euclid) Noon – Trick or treating at neighborhood businesses. 1 p.m. – Pet parade (same route as above). Arrive about 15 minutes early to register if you want your pet’s costume to be judged, otherwise just show up and participate! 2…
Barrel through a stop sign on Euclid or Taylor Avenues—no problem. Treat Kingshighway as your own private speedway—go for it. But exceed the newly-posted speed limit of 25 mph on Lindell Boulevard west of Kingshighway, and around 8 a.m. on weekdays traffic cops will be all over you. Over the past month I have heard several…