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🌱 Patch AM: How a Florissant high school catcher finally reached the big leagues
Also, don't miss Fridays at the Spot! on the Florissant Patch calendar
Good day Florissant! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Florissant high school catcher finally reached the big leagues
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: Pleasant with sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• For Rays catcher Kenny Piper, a childhood dream becomes 'surreal' life (tampabay.com) — A former Hazelwood Central High student from Florissant has reached the majors as a catcher for the Tampa Bay Rays after years of NAIA ball and grinding through the minors. The story traces how his under-recruited high school days in Florissant led to Columbia College, a late draft pick, and finally a "surreal" shot to stick in the big leagues. 
📸 Around Florissant
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Florissant
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- Fridays at the Spot!
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce The Creative Spot 414 S. Florissant rd Ferguson, MO 63135
3:00 pm - Ask-A-Techie free one-on- one tech training
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Oasis at Northwest Plaza 500 Northwest Plaza, Suite 425 St. Ann, MO 63074
1:00 pm - Women's Nervous System Reset Yoga
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Florissant Meadows Shopping Center 580 N HWY 67 Suite 6, Florissant, Mo 63031
5:15 pm - Leads Group 3 Meeting
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce GNCC Office 420 W. Washington Florissant, MO 63031
8:30 am - Senior Citizen's Advisory Commission →
City of Florissant Florissant Senior Center
10:00 am - Leads Group 1 Meeting
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Greater North County Chamber Office 420 W. Washington St. Florissant, MO 63031
7:30 am - Fridays at the Spot!
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce The Creative Spot 414 S. Florissant rd Ferguson, MO 63135
3:00 pm - Labor Day - City Offices Closed
City of Florissant 955 St Francois St, Florissant, MO 63031
Friday August 28
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Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Leads Group 1 Meeting
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Greater North County Chamber Office 420 W. Washington St. Florissant, MO 63031
7:30 am - Matter of Balance
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Oasis Northwest Plaza 500 NW Plaza, Suite 425 in St. Ann, MO
12:00 pm - Leads Group 2
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Office 420 W. Washington Florissant, MO 63031
12:00 pm - Adult Swim - Session C
City of Hazelwood Parks and Rec White Birch Park > White Birch Bay Aquatic Center - 1186 Teson Roa
12:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We tried to go to Hendel's for my daughter's birthday, but it was Monday, so they were closed.
So Henke's Tavern is close by. So went there, and sat out on their patio with lots of other folks! They had fans going and it was lovely. The food… (Nextdoor St. Catherine)
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Specialist in Hazelwood. Apply here.
- MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries posted a job opening for Recycling & Warehouse Associate in Bridgeton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Florissant here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hazelwood
- Procurement Multi-fam Manager (Supply Management & Procurement Multi-Family) at Boeing (boeing.com)
Ferguson
- Jones Financial Companies Lllp Purchases 11,196 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG (marketbeat.com)
- Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment (truthdig.com)
Ok Florissant! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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