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🌱 Patch AM: Kirkwood mourns longtime resident and teacher Norma L. Bright
And check out Bach to the Future on the Kirkwood Patch calendar
Good morning to you Kirkwood! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Kirkwood mourns 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.
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Find out what's happening in Kirkwoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Rather cloudy and chilly, with a high of 36 and low of 22 degrees.
- Saturday: Very cold with low clouds, temps: high: 27, low: 2. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Sunny, but frigid, with a high of 15 and low of 10 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Norma L. Bright (nee Ringhausen) (timesnewspapers.com) — Kirkwood residents are mourning Norma L. Bright, a 64-year community member who taught at St. Peter in Kirkwood and stayed active at the Kirkwood YMCA. Her family remembers a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose quiet kindness touched schools, local charities, and neighbors across generations. 
• John 'Jack' Hoeman (timesnewspapers.com) — A longtime Kirkwood resident, John “Jack” Hoeman, 76, passed away on December 2, leaving a legacy of family devotion, community service, and warm friendships. A Webster Groves High and Bradley University graduate, he worked in energy and local business before dedicating retirement to Kiwanis and volunteering. A celebration of his life is planned December 28 in Webster Groves.
📸 Around Kirkwood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kirkwood
★ Featured events ★
- Bach to the Future
Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (KPAC), 210 E Monroe Ave, Kirkwood
7:30 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Paul & Mike- Mike Duffy’s Bar and Grill- Kirkwood, Mo
Mike Duffy's Pub & Grill Kirkwood , 124 W Jefferson Ave , Kirkwood
7:30 pm - 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 - 2025-2026 1st Sunday
Robert G. Reim Theater , 111 S Geyer Rd , Kirkwood
2:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Saturday December 27
📣 Kirkwood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Superhero Breakfast N-Z
Kennerly Elem. Saint Louis, MO 63128
7:45 am - Last Days of 1st Semester
Center for Creative Learning , 265 Old State Rd , Ellisville
9:33 am - SOD PM - Alex
City of Des Peres Calendar Des Peres, MO 63131
1:00 pm - Santa Visits Brentwood
Brentwood Calendar Brentwood, MO 63144
4:30 pm - Westridge Movie Night
Westridge Elem. Ballwin, MO 63011
6:00 pm - HS:High School Treble Choir and Tenor/Bass Choir
Ladue Horton Watkins High Saint Louis, MO 63124
7:00 pm - Fall Play Production
Rogers Middle School Saint Louis, MO 63123
7:15 pm - TRIBUTE Rocks Sky Music Lounge
Sky Music Lounge , 930 Kehrs Mill Rd #201 , Ballwin
8:00 pm
Friday December 12
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- 4 Hands Brewing Co kirkwood location
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A crash in the left lanes northbound on I-170 at Natural Bridge and in a traffic lane westbound on I-70 before Hanley has been cleared, with all lanes now open.
5:07PM on Dec 10: A crash on I-170 northbound at Natural Bridge Road has closed the left two lanes and the left shoulder, with three lanes open. (Nextdoor ) - A stalled vehicle on I-270 Northbound at Tesson Ferry Road has closed the right shoulder, but all lanes are open.
3:20AM on Dec 11: A vehicle fire on I-270 South at I-44 has closed the right shoulder, but all lanes are open. (Nextdoor )
🗞 Nearby News
Crestwood
- Report: N.J. Nursing Home Owners Understaffed Facility, Filched Millions (kffhealthnews.org)
- Webster Groves Should Not Institute an Economic Development Sales Tax (showmeinstitute.org)
- Underclassman compete in Turkey Day Game (wgecho.org)
Ok Kirkwood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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