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🌱 How a $9.2M plan could transform kids’ learning downtown
Coming up on the St. Joseph Patch calendar: "A Christmas Carol"
Coffee in hand, St. Joseph? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $9.2M plan could transform kids’ learning downtown
- Worried about back taxes? Help is coming to St. Joseph
Also on today's calendar: December Five-Course Wine Dinner with Chef Joshua Stahlheber and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Snow showers in the morning, with a high of 29 and low of 21 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 32, low: 14. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Very cold with a little snow, with a high of 18 and low of 14 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Curious Kids' Museum launches $9.2 million campaign to build new museum in St. Joseph (953mnc.com) — Families in St. Joseph can look forward to a larger, fully accessible Curious Kids’ Museum downtown as the organization launches a $9.2 million campaign to renovate the former Heritage Museum on Main Street. With $4.3 million already raised and a matching grant in place, renovations are slated for early 2026 while existing Lake Boulevard and Silver Beach locations continue serving visitors. 
• Berrien County Treasurer to talk payment plans in 11 communities as tax deadline nears (wsjm.com) — If you’re behind on property taxes in St. Joseph, the Berrien County treasurer will be coming to town between January and March to help set up payment plans and avoid foreclosure. She’ll visit 11 communities, including St. Joseph, to meet residents where they live and work out individualized arrangements to keep people in their homes.
📸 Around St. Joseph
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🗓 Upcoming Events in St. Joseph
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★ Featured events ★
- "A Christmas Carol"
Twin City Players, 600 W Glenlord Rd, St Joseph
7:30 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- December Five-Course Wine Dinner with Chef Joshua Stahlheber
Etre Farms , 472 W Glenlord Rd , St Joseph
6:00 pm - Bryan Lubeck Concert
Box Factory For the Arts , 1101 Broad St , St Joseph
7:00 pm - "A Christmas Carol"
Twin City Players , 600 W Glenlord Rd , St Joseph
7:30 pm - Brunch with Santa (Buffet)
Plank's Tavern on the Water , 800 Whitwam Dr , St Joseph
9:00 am - Free Community Workout
Cultivus Fitness , 2538 S Cleveland Ave , St Joseph
10:00 am - The Art of the Perfect Present: A Gift Wrapping Class
yours truly , Elizabeth , St Joseph
5:00 pm - HS Choir & Orchestra Holiday Concert
St. Joseph Public Schools , 2521 Stadium Dr , St Joseph
7:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
📣 St. Joseph Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Aerial with Emily - November+ 6-week Series
The Collective , 401 Klock Rd , Benton Harbor
5:45 pm - Vineyard 2121 Book Club
Vineyard 2121 , 4110 Red Arrow Hwy , Benton Harbor
6:30 pm - Comedy Night at Round Barn Brewery & Public House
Round Barn Brewery & Public House , 9151 1st St , Baroda
6:00 pm - Mike Struwin Band at The Livery
The Livery , 190 5th St , Benton Harbor
8:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- IDEX Corporation posted a job opening for Value Stream Supervisor in Benton Harbor. Apply here.
- The Wood Companies posted a job opening for Invoicing Clerk - $16/Hr - 1st Shift in Benton Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near St. Joseph here.
🗞 Nearby News
Benton Harbor
- Michigan grape grower meeting February 2026- Fruit Growers News (fruitgrowersnews.com)
- Judge lets 24% wholesale cannabis tax move forward; law stays on track for Jan. 1 rollout (moodyonthemarket.com)
- Toys with 90% discounts: Mosaic CCDA preparing its Wonderland Toy Store for families in need (wcsy.com)
Stevensville
- Area Agency on Aging to hold new events for those facing dementia (wsjm.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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