🌱 Patch AM: Kirkwood community remembers longtime resident and teacher Norma L. Bright

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In today's newsletter:

• Kirkwood community remembers longtime resident and teacher Norma L. Bright
• Kirkwood community remembers the life and legacy of John “Jack” Hoeman

Also on today's calendar: Saint Louis Chamber Chorus "Voices of Change, TRANSFORMATION: The Birth of Jesus Christ" and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Very cold with low clouds, with a high of 29 and low of 4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Sunday: Sunny, but frigid, temps: high: 15, low: 12.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 44 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Norma L. Bright (nee Ringhausen) (timesnewspapers.com) — Longtime Kirkwood resident Norma L. Bright, 94, is remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who spent decades teaching at St. Peter in Kirkwood and staying active at the Kirkwood YMCA. Her family recalls her quiet kindness, love of volunteering at St. Luke’s Hospital and the Saint Louis Zoo, and the many years she called Kirkwood home.
   

• John 'Jack' Hoeman (timesnewspapers.com) — Kirkwood is mourning the loss of John “Jack” Hoeman, a 76‑year‑old resident remembered for his devotion to family, community service, and volunteer work. A Webster Groves High and Bradley University graduate, he built a long career before dedicating retirement to Kiwanis and local causes. A celebration of his life will be held Dec. 28 in Webster Groves.
   

📸 Around Kirkwood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kirkwood

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Bach to the Future
  Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (KPAC), 210 E Monroe Ave, Kirkwood
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Paul & Mike- Mike Duffy’s Bar and Grill- Kirkwood, Mo
  Mike Duffy's Pub & Grill Kirkwood , 124 W Jefferson Ave , Kirkwood
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 21

• Saint Louis Chamber Chorus "Voices of Change, TRANSFORMATION: The Birth of Jesus Christ"
  Saint Louis Abbey Church/St. Anselm Parish , 500 S Mason Rd , Creve Coeur
  3:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• 2025-2026 1st Sunday
  Robert G. Reim Theater , 111 S Geyer Rd , Kirkwood
  2:00 pm

📣 Kirkwood Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Electronic Recycling Event
  Brentwood Calendar , Brentwood Community Center 2505 S Brentwood Blvd , Brentwood
  8:00 am
• Winterfest
  Ballwin Elem. Ballwin, MO 63021
  8:00 am
• Holiday Sweets & Treats in Old Webster
  City of Webster Groves Calendar Webster Groves, MO 63119
  10:00 am
• Total Wine Tasting — Switchgrass Spirits
  Total Wine & More , 13887 Manchester Rd , Manchester
  12:30 pm
• Santa Visits Brentwood
  Brentwood Calendar Brentwood, MO 63144
  1:00 pm
• SOD PM - Christina
  City of Des Peres Calendar Des Peres, MO 63131
  1:00 pm
• Santa Visits the Rink
  Brentwood Calendar , 2505 S Brentwood Blvd. , Brentwood
  1:30 pm
• Brentwood, MO Electronics Recycling Event — MRC Electronics Recycling
  2505 S Brentwood Blvd , Brentwood
  2:00 pm

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• 4 Hands Brewing Co kirkwood location
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Crash reported on I-70 westbound past MO 141.
  5:31PM on Dec 11: A stalled vehicle on I-70 westbound past MO 141 has closed the right shoulder, but all lanes are open. (Nextdoor )

🗞 Nearby News

Webster Groves

• Report: N.J. Nursing Home Owners Understaffed Facility, Filched Millions (kffhealthnews.org)
• ‘It's a lot different': Small businesses battle Amazon, tariffs and weather this holiday season (firstalert4.com)

Fenton

• Calendar of Events Dec. 11-18 (myleaderpaper.com)

Creve Coeur

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-- The Patch AM Team

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