🌱 Maryland Heights Job Fair + Photo ID Clinic + I-44 Delays

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First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around the p.m. High: 84 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories today in St. Louis:

1. There will be a job fair at Orlando's Event & Conference Center in Maryland Heights on Thursday, Sep. 15. The fair will feature over 50 different companies searching for individuals to fill hundreds of open positions. Participants are encouraged to dress professionally and to bring multiple copies of their resumes. Click to register for the job fair. (KMOV4)
2. The Ashrei Foundation is hosting a photo identification clinic today at the Hub in North St. Louis. The event is meant to allow low-income Missourians access to a photo ID. Volunteers at the clinic will be offering information on how to obtain proper state identification documentation. A photo ID is vital in applying for housing, employment, and voting. (St. Louis Public Radio)
3. An overturned semi-truck caused delays on Interstate 44 at Lafayette Avenue on Friday. It reportedly took some time for responding crews to clear the eastbound ramp. The driver of the semi-truck is expected to recover. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

Today in St. Louis:

• Adult Tie-Dye Pillowcases At The St Louis County Library (10:00 AM)
• Triton Family Kickoff At The University of Missouri-St. Louis (10:00 AM)
• Tiny Art Show Open House At The Webster Groves Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Spooky season is almost here and many haunted houses will soon be opening in the St. Louis area. Click for a complete list of haunted houses and opening dates. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
• The St. Louis Art Fair is a 3-day event that runs through Sunday in Clayton. There will be 182 artists' works on display. Click to watch a video detailing the event. (KSDK.com)
• St. Louis Taco Week is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 16. The app is currently available for download, however. Click to learn more. (Riverfront Times)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll be back in your inbox Monday with another update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.