🌱 Lifeguards Wanted + Women's History Month At MO History Museum

Hello, people of St. Louis! It's me again, Helen Eckhard, your host of the St. Louis Daily.

First, today's weather:

Chilly with periods of sun. High: 44 Low: 34.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in St. Louis:

1. An elderly man is recovering after being shot in the head early Monday morning. Police say the victim, who is in his 70s, was inside his home on Brenner Avenue when someone fired a shot into the house around 1:00 a.m. The man was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive his injuries. (KMOV4)
2. The City Of St. Louis is hiring lifeguards for the summer season. Duties will include checking the chemical balance of pool water, enforcing pool rules, providing swimming safety instructions, and more. Apply online today through the City Recreation Division. (Press Release Desk)
3. The Missouri History Museum is celebrating Women's History Month with a series of special programs. In addition to a Women's Suffragist exhibit, the museum will host a range of events including talks by Dr. Tanya Roth, Bev Shuetz, and Bridget Quinn. The next event, which features the history of women in the music industry, takes place this Thursday, Mar. 10, at 5:30 p.m. (FOX 2)

Today in St. Louis:

• Grab And Go After School Meals At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (3:30 PM)
• Shop For Good At Plaza Frontenac (4:30 PM)
• Spring 2022 Avian Migration At Sierra Club (Virtual) (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Limited spots are now open for Saint Louis-area small businesses in the Summer Experience Booklet. Apply today to secure your spot! (Instagram)
• A new lunation started on Mar. 2, so the moon will be found in the west after sunset. Learn more in this week's Night Sky Update from the Saint Louis Science Center. (Facebook)
• Do you know what to do when tornado sirens activate? St. Louis County Parks shared advice for reviewing safety protocols at work, at home, and while outdoors during severe weather. (Facebook)

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— 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.