🌱 Teen Earns Over $1 Million In Scholarships + Heart Walk Returns

Happy Thursday, people of St. Louis! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower or two. High: 54 Low: 38.

Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in St. Louis. Click here to learn more.

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

1. A St. Louis teenager secured more than $1 million in scholarship offers from multiple universities this year. Mya Grimes is currently a senior at Metro Academic and Classical High School. She has committed to attend Jackson State University in the fall and will be a jumper on the college's track and field team. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. The Metro St. Louis Heart Walk is set to return in person next month. The event, sponsored by the American Heart Association, will take place at Busch Stadium on Saturday, May 21, at 9:00 a.m. So far, organizers have raised over $500,000 to support heart health. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. The St. Louis Recreation Division is holding a series of open house days this week for parents to learn more about the city's free summer camp offerings. Families can stop by the Wohl Recreation Center or Buder Recreation Center today to preview camp activities and meet recreation center staff. Free gun locks will also be available for pickup during the open house events to help promote responsible gun ownership. (Press Release Desk)

From our sponsor:

Today’s newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts?

To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security,” or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here.

Today in St. Louis:

• Intro To Computers At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (2:00 PM)
• Grab And Go After School Meals At Weber Road Branch Library (2:30 PM)
• Stories & Playtime At Richmond Heights Memorial Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A new sushi restaurant by iNDO chef Nick Bognar is slated to open on the Hill this fall. Read more about Sado in St. Louis Magazine. (Facebook)
• Join the St. Louis Public Library for Money Smart Month Storytime on Apr. 30! Thomas Dear will be at Walnut Park Library for a special reading of his book "Teddy Makes Cents." (Facebook)
• The first night of the Pride Idol Karaoke competition takes place tonight at Prism! Registration opens at 6:30 p.m. (Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Online Webinar with St. Louis roofers on roof replacement (April 8)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar (April 11)
• Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (April 16)
• Add your event

Loving the St. Louis Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business listed in front of readers

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow 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.