🌱 Zoo Job Fair Postponed + Snow Measured In Toasted Ravioli

Happy Friday, people of St. Louis! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and very cold. High: 28 Low: 2.

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

1. The Saint Louis Zoo postponed the job fair scheduled for today, Feb. 4, due to the inclement weather. The job fair will now be held next Friday, Feb. 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Applicants interested in working part-time for the Zoo are encouraged to attend the fair, which will take place in The Living World center. (Press Release Desk)
2. A Twitter account with local roots is measuring the snowfall this week in toasted ravioli. The account, called "Chew In The Lou," is sharing images of pieces of the beloved St. Louis treat stacked on top of each other to measure the accumulated snow. Just how many toasted raviolis high is the snow? At lunchtime yesterday, the account reported the snow was "solidly at three ravs." (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. The St. Louis Ferris Wheel is hosting a special limited promotion later this month. The promotion will take place on Feb. 14, which is both Valentine's Day and National Ferris Wheel Day. Anyone who visits during the promotion can purchase a special date night package, which includes two admissions to the Ferris wheel, two drinks from the Anheuser-Busch drink cart, and two souvenir photos for a total of $50. (fox2now.com)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Wellness Kits: Sensory Bottles At Central Branch Library (12:00 AM)
• Rockin The Runway: Unravel Exhibit At Central Branch Library (12:00 AM)
• Grab And Go After School Meals At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• A brand-new position just opened up at the City Museum! The museum is searching for an Engineering and Facilities Maintenance Manager. This is a full-time position with benefits. (Facebook)
• Start your Mardi Gras celebration early with Pride St. Louis at the Mardi Gras Trivia Fundraiser at Trops in the Grove. The event will include food, entertainment, a 50/50 drawing, and more. Trivia tables are going fast, so reserve yours today! (Facebook)
• Looking to add a little sledding into your snow day? Here's a roundup of the community's favorite sledding hills, including Mathilda Welmering Park and Endicott Park. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Friday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.