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🌱 Patch AM: Why a giant ‘Godzilla’ lizard turned up in an Affton storm drain
Coming up: Julia Dent Grant Celebration Finale on the Affton Patch calendar
Hello again Affton! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a giant 'Godzilla' lizard turned up in an Affton storm drain
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Very hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 99 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Very hot and humid, temps: high: 98, low: 72.
- Thursday: Hot with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 95 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Did an Asian Monitor Lizard End up in Suburban Missouri? (a-z-animals.com) — A large Asian monitor lizard nicknamed Gojira was recently rescued from a storm drain along Niles Place in Affton, raising questions about exotic pets in the neighborhood. Officials say owning such lizards is legal under eight feet, but registration rules and the broader illegal reptile trade may explain how this unusual visitor ended up in a local storm drain. 
📸 Around Affton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Affton
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- Julia Dent Grant Celebration Finale
Ulysses S Grant National Park, 7400 Grant Road, Saint Louis
4:00 pm - Historic Weapons Demonstrations
Ulysses S Grant National Park, 7400 Grant Road, Saint Louis
11:00 am
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
📣 Affton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Parents as Teachers WonderWorks Playroom - Things That Go
Rogers Elementary School, 7700 Fine Rd, St. Louis
9:30 am - Volleyball Game (Away)
Wydown Middle School, 6500 Wydown Blvd, Clayton
4:15 pm - Communications Committee →
Brentwood Calendar, 2348 S. Brentwood Blvd City Hall Council Chambers, Brentwood
6:00 pm - AFC Open House
Ambrose Family Center
6:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
City of Webster Groves Calendar Webster Groves, MO 63119
6:30 pm - Mood Indigo Opening Reception →
Webster Arts, 2 Summit Avenue, Webster Groves
6:30 pm - Gemma Correll at Betty's Books! →
Betty's Books, 8772 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves - Crossroads Special Business District Advisory Commission Meeting →
City of Webster Groves Calendar, City Hall - Gordon Room 4 E Lockwood, Webster Groves
8:00 am - Yoga in the Gallery →
Webster Arts, 2 Summit Avenue, Webster Groves
9:30 am - Imaginative Storm Workshop →
Webster Arts, 2 Summit Avenue, Webster Groves
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I've been driving to and fro, wondering if I should stop along the way.
This time I looked at the map and realized the person I want to see lives just a few minutes off the freeway. It's your time. Live. (Nextdoor Marlborough)
🗞 Nearby News
Kirkwood
- Park Hill math teacher is the first active educator on Missouri's State Board of Education (kcur.org)
Clayton
- Olin Corporation $OLN Shares Acquired by Engineers Gate Manager LP (marketbeat.com)
Ok Affton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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