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Also, don't miss Saint Louis Chamber Chorus "Voices of Change, TRANSFORMATION: The Birth of Jesus Christ" on the St. Louis Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How St. Louis hunters can turn deer into meals for neighbors
  • How one former Shriners patient returned as a real-life superhero
  • How a new O’Fallon Park hub is feeding tornado survivors

Also on today's calendar: Saint Louis Chamber Chorus "Voices of Change, TRANSFORMATION: The Birth of Jesus Christ" and 6 more events.

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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 51 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rain, then a shower, temps: high: 54, low: 22.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and colder, with a high of 36 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hunters asked to spread the bounty of their success through Share the Harvest program (mycnews.com) — St. Louis–area hunters can now donate whole deer to help feed local families with little or no processing cost through Missouri’s Share the Harvest program. Operation Food Search and area meat processors are covering most fees so venison can be turned into high-demand protein for food pantries across St. Louis, St. Charles, and Jefferson counties.
   

2. Superheroes visit Shriners Children's St. Louis for holiday cheer (firstalert4.com) — Young patients at Shriners Children’s St. Louis got a surprise superhero visit, with volunteers dressed as Superman, Batman, and Catwoman spreading holiday cheer to families. The event was especially meaningful for organizer Lonnie Johnson, a former Shriners patient who now returns as both a deputy sheriff and costumed hero, inspiring staff and kids with his story of recovery and giving back.
   

3. 314 Oasis expands resources into O'Fallon Park neighborhood (firstalert4.com) — Residents in St. Louis’ O’Fallon Park neighborhood can now get regular hot meals, hygiene items, and a warm place to gather as 314 Oasis expands its tornado-relief hub there. Seven months after the May 16 storm, many north side families still lack heat, electricity, and basic supplies, and local restaurant owner Fallin Artis is partnering with volunteers to keep her neighbors supported through the winter.
   

4. St. Louis County unveils new Narcan vending machines amid carfentanil overdose rise (ksdk.com) — St. Louis County is installing 27 Narcan vending machines, with plans for 41 total, to give residents free, no-ID-needed access to overdose-reversing medication amid a rise in deadly carfentanil cases. Health officials say overall opioid deaths are down, but the drug supply is changing fast, prompting new surveillance and alert systems to protect local communities.
   

5. New exploration looks at I-44 changes downtown, future expansion of Gateway Arch National Park (firstalert4.com) — Regional leaders are launching early studies on how to redesign I-44 downtown to better connect St. Louis with the Gateway Arch grounds and the Mississippi riverfront, including options like expanded highway caps. MoDOT and the Gateway Arch Park Foundation plan coordinated traffic and economic impact studies in 2026, while also exploring a possible park expansion across the river into East St. Louis.
   

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    Wednesday December 17
  • Book Fair-Library
    Crestwood Elem. Saint Louis, MO 63126
    8:30 am
  • 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 - Canceled
    Brentwood Calendar , 2348 S. Brentwood Blvd City Hall Council Chambers , Brentwood
    5:30 pm

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