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And on the Kirkwood Patch calendar - Saint Louis Chamber Chorus "Voices of Change, TRANSFORMATION: The Birth of Jesus Christ"

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In today's newsletter:

  • What new KHS classes could change your student’s schedule next year?

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

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 52 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rain, then a shower, temps: high: 56, low: 21.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and colder, with a high of 36 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New course offerings at KHS (thekirkwoodcall.com) — Kirkwood High School students will see new options in 2026–27, including Walking for Fitness inspired by Kirkwood’s active walkers and a yoga class to boost strength and stress relief. The business department is also adding AP Business with Personal Finance, which can help seniors earn local scholarship support.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 17
  • Book Fair-Library
    Crestwood Elem. Saint Louis, MO 63126
    8:30 am
  • Yoga Flow
    Town and Country, MO Calendar St. Louis, MO 63131
    9:00 am
  • Salveo Yoga - Winter Solstice
    Town and Country, MO Calendar , 13525 Clayton Road , St. Louis
    9:00 am
  • Last Days of 1st Semester
    Center for Creative Learning , 265 Old State Rd , Ellisville
    9:33 am
  • SOD PM - Kayla
    City of Des Peres Calendar Des Peres, MO 63131
    1:00 pm
  • WOE Papa Johns Pizza Night
    Woerther Elem. Ballwin, MO 63021
    4:00 pm
  • Museum Night
    Mrh Elementary Saint Louis, MO 63117
    4:30 pm
  • Skate Park and Performance Park Open House
    City of Webster Groves Calendar , Benny Gordon Recreation Complex 33 East Glendale Road , Webster Groves
    5:00 pm
  • Public Safety Committee
    Brentwood Calendar , 2348 S. Brentwood Blvd City Hall Council Chambers , Brentwood
    5:30 pm
  • Public Safety Committee - Canceled
    Brentwood Calendar , 2348 S. Brentwood Blvd City Hall Council Chambers , Brentwood
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Vehicle fire reported on I-44 East past the rest area in Missouri.
    5:06PM on Dec 15: A vehicle fire on I-44 East past the rest area in Missouri has closed the right lane and shoulder, with one lane open. (Nextdoor )

🗞 Nearby News

Webster Groves

Fenton

  • Beckwood Press expands in Fenton, creating a minimum of 10 new jobs (mo.gov)
  • 11 very St. Louis gifts for the people who love it here (stlpr.org)
  • St. Louis Children's Hospital patients design cleats for Brady Cook (firstalert4.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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