🌱 Mimmika Ave. Hit-And-Run + Warming Shelter Opens Through March 2023

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 51 Low: 42.

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

1. Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred early Tuesday morning on Mimmika Avenue near West Florissant Avenue. Officials say the incident occurred shortly after 5:00 a.m. when an unidentified driver crashed a white Hyundai Sonata into a parked Chevy Suburban. The Sonata did not have license plates and had departed the scene by the time officers arrived. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. The St. Louis County warming shelter has opened for the winter season and will remain open 24 hours a day through Mar. 12, 2023. The shelter is located at the Salvation Army's Family Haven location at 10740 Page Avenue and will offer hot meals, laundry facilities, and management services. To access the warming shelter, call 314-423-7770 for additional information. (Call Newspapers)
3. A St. Louis chocolatier has opened a second location and expanded its production capacity just in time for the holidays. Bijoux is locally known for making artisanal bonbons in a variety of flavors, including salted caramel, tiramisu, and raspberry. Shoppers with a sweet tooth can visit the original location on Manchester Road in Des Peres or the new location on Big Bend Boulevard in Webster Groves to get a taste of Bijoux's chocolate bars, toffees, caramels, and more. (KSDK.com)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Book Bingo At Cliff Cave Branch Library (2:00 PM)
• A Christmas Carol At Loretto-Hilton Center For The Performing Arts (2:00 PM)
• After School Meals At Weber Road Branch Library (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the St. Louis area. (St. Louis Patch)
• The St. Louis County Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect in a Dec. 5 carjacking. Visit the link to view surveillance photos of the individual, and please contact the department at (636) 529-8210 if you have any information. (St. Louis County Police Department)
• Enjoy a magical evening in the warmth of your vehicle as you drive through a mile of large animated displays while listening to holiday music on your car radio! Winter Wonderland STL features over 100 themed displays and tons of twinkling trees. Click here to find hours and ticket information. (St. Louis County Parks)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.