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Greetings Kirkwood! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new Chabad center could reshape Jewish life in Kirkwood
  • Will longer parking limits finally ease downtown Kirkwood frustrations?

Also on today's calendar: Karla Harris in Concert and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 94, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Shluchim Head Out to Kirkwood, Missouri To Establish A New Chabad Center (crownheights.info) — A new Chabad center is being launched right here in Kirkwood, bringing the first permanent Chabad presence to the city's nearly 1,000 Jewish residents. Rabbi Levi and Devora Leah Kesselman have just moved in, begun settling their family, and are inviting locals to help build a welcoming hub for Jewish life and community connection.
   

• Kirkwood considers extending downtown parking limits (kmov.com) — Downtown Kirkwood drivers could soon get more time and flexibility to park, as City Council considers extending two-hour limits to three hours and opening additional spaces on South Kirkwood Road. Local business owners say current rules hurt customers and staff, and they're backing changes that include a new 15-minute spot on Clay Avenue for quick errands.
   

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Ok Kirkwood! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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