Des Peres News

Is the Halloween Party, subdivision event, local high school graduation, or your child’s wedding fast approaching? If so, please take a brief moment to share the news with your neighbors! This is an excellent way to keep the entire community aware of current news and upcoming local events.

You may post any information regarding happenings in and around your neighborhood. If the news is specific to your subdivision, please be sure to let us know whether it is about Dougherty Lake, Dougherty Woods and/or Dougherty Ridge. Please make sure to check this section frequently for the most recent events!
  • Neighborhood Watch
    Posted on: 2004-12-29
    Neighborhood Watch - program among neighbors aimed at reducing crime/burglaries. The city informs us of risks & helps educate us on prevention strategies. Keep an eye out for suspicious activity & remember to call the Des Peres Police, they are more than happy to check out a concern, or even arrange for a personal home safety check. National Night Out Against Crime is held in August. Watch for information regarding block parties.
  • Easter Egg Hunt - Dougherty Ridge & Dougherty Woods
    Posted on: 2004-12-29
    Easter Egg Hunt - A n annual event. Dougherty Ridge & Dougherty Woods neighbors sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt on the common grounds. Date & Time to be advised.
  • Dougherty Woods Picnic
    Posted on: 2004-12-29
    An annual event. Fun for the kids & adults. Dougherty Woods provides meat, paper products, beer, soda; neighbors asked to bring a dessert or side dish to share. Usually held at Huntercreek Court. Contact the trustees for information.
  • 4th of July Parade
    Posted on: 2004-12-29
    4th of July Parade - Come join our neighbors in the Dougherty Ridge Subdivision for this annual parade. Des Peres Police, Fire & Paramedics lead the way as we parade from Huntercreek Ct. to end of Huntercreek Rd. At the end kids enjoy popsicles & treats. Watch for signs on the islands.
  • Dougherty Woods Halloween Block Party
    Posted on: 2004-12-29
    Halloween Block Party - weather pending. Meet at Huntercreek Court, bring your bowls/bags of candy for the trick or treaters & bring an appetizer/snack to share with the neighbors. Hot dogs for the kids before they head out for all that candy! Again, watch for signs & flyers. Date & Time to be advised.
  • Second Generationers
    Posted on: 2004-12-29
    In other words, we liked growing up in the subdivision so much we decided to stay around!

    Dougherty Woods
    Hank Studt - parents Hal & Liz Studt
  • Original Owners
    Posted on: 2004-12-29
    Want to know anything about the subdivision, you could probably ask these people and they would know!

    Dougherty Woods
    Tom & Nancy Greenman
    Jim & Dorcas Lahr
    Ralph Lindemann
    Virgil & Jame Pirtle
    Harlan & Patti Jo Tappmeyer
  • 2005 Trustees
    Posted on: 2004-12-29
    Dougherty Woods Trustees

    President - Randy Gratop
    Secretary - Ron McDaniel
    Treasurer - Jerry Cochran
    Landscape - Sue Poley
  • Website .....www.desperesnews.com
    Posted on: 2004-12-29
    Website exclusively designed for Des Peres residents in Dougherty Woods & Dougherty Ridge. Our friends in nearby neighborhoods are also welcome to use the website
    Sponsored by Doug Watson - Resident and former Trustee of Dougherty Woods
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