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π± Patch AM: Meet the Florissant-born sister celebrating 80 years of religious service
Also, don't miss Missouri Mog Mile on the Florissant Patch calendar

Greetings Florissant! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the Florissant-born sister celebrating 80 years of religious service
Also on today's calendar: Battle Of The Decades Trivia Night and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cloudy with a shower, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
- Sunday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul (stlouisreview.com) — A local nun, Sister Loretto Gettemeier, was born in Florissant and is marking 80 years since entering the Daughters of Charity, after a lifetime of service in education, counseling, and parish ministry. She and several fellow sisters with deep St. Louis ties share how their faith and work with seniors, families, and the poor have shaped their lives and ongoing ministries.
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📸 Around Florissant
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Florissant
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★ Featured events ★
- Missouri Mog Mile →
F3 site name – Koch-A-Cabana, 315 Howdershell Road, Florissant
5:30 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Healthy Habits for Adults
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce 500 NW Plaza Suite 425 - 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 - Council Meeting →
City of Florissant Council Chambers
7:00 pm - Leads Group 3 Meeting
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce GNCC Office 420 W. Washington Florissant, MO 63031
8:30 am - Healthy Habits for Adults
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce 500 NW Plaza Suite 425 - FAB (Fit, Active, and Balanced)
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce 500 NW Plaza Suite 425
9:30 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 - Saving Claire : Documentary-Style Film & Discussion on Falls Prevention
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce 500 NW Plaza Suite 425
1:00 am - Fridays at the Spot!
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce The Creative Spot 414 S. Florissant rd Ferguson, MO 63135
3:00 pm - Battle Of The Decades Trivia Night →
The Machinist Hall, 12365 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton
5:30 pm
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
📣 Florissant Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This friendly Kitten came from somewhere and won't leave.
So if anyone wants a furry bestie, please please feel "FREE" … we gave it milk and cut up a rug for comfort! (Nextdoor Old Halls Ferry) - Found a lost dog.
Looks like a lab/Shepard mix. Very young and playful. Found behind Hazelwood Central high school. Neighbors calling animal control to see if chipped. (Nextdoor Greenway Chase)
- Save A Lot Food Stores, Ltd. posted a job opening for 30223 Meat Cutter II / FT - Florissant, MO in Florissant. Apply here.
- Circle K posted a job opening for Team Member in Florissant. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Florissant here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hazelwood
- Propulsion Engineer (Experienced or Senior) at Boeing (boeing.com)
Ferguson
- Ferguson residents launch petition to overturn development agreement for former Emerson campus (kmov.com)
- Fundraiser held for Ferguson officer who suffered brain injury in line of duty (kmov.com)
- No indictment for officer Darren Wilson (dailyegyptian.com)
Bridgeton
- School Sisters of Notre Dame (stlouisreview.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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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